ETI-12
Response
Accepted
Record Keeping Requirements
Recommendation
For transparency, Scottish Ministers should maintain minutes documenting: discussions and decisions between Ministers and civil servants regarding publicly-funded project involvement; discussions with local authorities and contractors; and negotiations, including mediation discussions.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
- In November 2023, the Scottish Government stated that "robust and enhanced procedures regarding minute-taking and documentation management have also been embedded within the Government and the Civil Service" (Transport Secretary Statement on Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report, Scottish Government, 2 November 2023).
- No independently published assessment of whether the enhanced documentation procedures are operating effectively in relation to publicly funded major projects has been identified to March 2026.
- No independently published assessment of whether the enhanced documentation procedures are operating effectively in relation to publicly funded major projects has been identified to March 2026.
Sources
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Jurisdiction
Scotland
Response
Accepted
Response
Accepted
Accepted
Scottish Government
02 Nov 2023
The Scottish Government stated that 'robust and enhanced procedures regarding minute-taking and documentation management have also been embedded within the Government and the Civil Service.' Source: Transport Secretary Statement, 2 November 2023.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
02 Nov 2023
Initial status based on Scottish Government and City of Edinburgh Council responses to the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report (September 2023).
Responsible Bodies
Scottish Government
Primary
Themes & Tags
Recommendation age
2.8 yrs
Last formal update
941 days ago