Reasons restricted

Exempt information as described in paragraph(s) 8, 11 of Schedule 7A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973.

Explanation of Reasons

• By Virtue of Paragraph 8

  ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE ON CONTRACTS:

  The amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the authority under any perticular contract for the acquisition of property or the supply of goods or services provided that disclosure to the public of the amount there referred to would be likely to give an advantage to a person or organisation entering or seeking to enter a contract with this Council.

• By Virtue of Paragraph 11

  LABOUR RELATIONS:

  Information, if its disclosure to the public would prejudice the Council, relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations or negotiations, in connection with any labour relations matter arising between the authority or a Minister of the Crown and employees of or office-holders under the suthority. This is further qualified by reference to labour legislation and consultation should take place with the Department of Legal and Democratic Services.