Unfortunately, it seems the Scottish Executive are failing to keep adequate records of what their elected representatives are eating for the most important meal of the day. I received this reply today from his Deputy Private Secretary Michael McElhinney:






15th November 2005



Thank you for your request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) of 9th November 2005.

You requested information about what the First Minister Jack McConnell had for breakfast on Wednesday 9th November 2005.

The information you have requested is not held by the Scottish Executive. I am sorry we are unable to assist with your enquiry. If you are unhappy with this response to your request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review, by writing to the Permanent Secretary, John Elvidge, St Andrews House, Regent Road, EH1 3DG. Your request should explain why you wish a review to be carried out, and should be made within 40 working days of receipt of this letter, and we will reply within 20 working days of receipt. The review will be undertaken by staff not involved with your original request. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to make a formal complaint to the Scottish Information Commissioner.



MICHAEL McELHINNEY
Deputy Private Secretary