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ANNEX A From: James Stewart [redacted@[email protected]] Sent: 24 September 2019 12:03 To: [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ [redacted] I’ve just given our lawyers another nudge and will hopefully catch them over the next few days. Regards, James Stewart Director of Finance [redacted]

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---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Sent: 03 September 2019 13:24 To: [[email protected]]; James Stewart [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ Many thanks [redacted], We will do. Barbara Barbara Smith Chief Executive Officer 0131 314 0304 [redacted]@rzss.org.uk

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---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 03 September 2019 10:07 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; James Stewart [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ Barbara, James – hope you are both well. Just to let you know I have nudged our lawyers (MacRoberts) this week for an update on discussions with your lawyers (Anderson Strathearn) about security options to progress the SG loan. It may also be helpful for you to nudge Anderson Strathearn. Hopefully our prompting will move things forward, allowing us to pick up again soon. Kind regards, [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 01 August 2019 20:27 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; James Stewart [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ Hi again Barbara, James I’m pleased to hear our respective lawyers are in touch on options for security in order to progress the loan. We will keep an eye on progress here, but please shout if you have any queries meantime. Best [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 16 July 2019 16:28 To: James Stewart [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ Thanks for this James and for coming back so quickly, I’ll let our lawyers know, [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: James Stewart [[email protected]] Sent: 16 July 2019 16:27


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To: [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ [Redacted], The lead partner acting on our behalf at Anderson Strathern is Gavin Thain. Regards, James Stewart Director of Finance 0131 314 [redacted] [[email protected]]


---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: James Stewart [[email protected]] Sent: 16 July 2019 11:39 To: [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ [redacted], I’ve contacted Anderson Strathern and will hopefully soon be able to provide a contact name. Regards, James Stewart Director of Finance 0131 314 [redacted] [[email protected]]


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From: [[email protected]] Sent: 15 July 2019 14:56 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; James Stewart [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ Barbara/James, I had a discussion with our external legal advisors MacRoberts today. In order to take the consideration of the loan offer forward they have asked RZSS to:

1. instruct Anderson Strathearn so that MacRoberts can speak with them 2. put forward your proposed security of the hotel income. For this we would also be looking

to see where SG would rank in the seniority if the security was to be enacted. Hope this makes sense and if you are able to initiate 1 as above, could you let me know so I can inform MacRoberts, Thanks for your help, [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]] Sent: 12 July 2019 09:31 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; James Stewart [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ Thanks [redacted], Have a great holiday and we will speak on your return. Kind regards, Barbara Barbara Smith Chief Executive Officer [redacted]

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From: [[email protected]] Sent: 11 July 2019 21:04 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; James Stewart [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: Giant Pandas at EZ Barbara, James Just to confirm I have contacted our external lawyers this week to initiate the drafting of the legal agreement for the loan. I am hoping we can get that meeting set up quite quickly after I am back from leave on 29th, but realistically it’ll be into August before I am back in touch with an update. With kind regards, [[email protected]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 09 July 2019 12:53 To: 'James Stewart' [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Subject: RE: call 8 July - Giant Pandas at EZ Thanks for this James, just confirming receipt of your document, [[email protected]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: James Stewart [[email protected]] Sent: 08 July 2019 17:07 To: [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: call 8 July - Giant Pandas at EZ [[email protected]], As discussed I’ve attached the paper [redacted] that went to our Board at its meeting of 27th June. Please give me a call if you need any further information or need to clarify any points. Regards, James Stewart Director of Finance [[email protected]]





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---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 08 July 2019 10:40 To: James Stewart [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: call 8 July - Giant Pandas at EZ Super, speak then M ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: James Stewart [[email protected]] Sent: 08 July 2019 09:46 To: [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: call 8 July - Giant Pandas at EZ [redacted], 2pm suits Barbara and I. Regards, James Stewart Director of Finance 0131 314 [redacted] [[email protected]]


---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 08 July 2019 09:31 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; James Stewart [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: call 8 July - Giant Pandas at EZ Morning Barbara, James Sorry for late request, can I ask if 2pm would work instead of 4pm today. If not could we possible start a little earlier - 345pm?






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Guest Passcode: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 04 July 2019 10:48 To: [[email protected]] Cc: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; Connal K (Keith) [email protected]; James Stewart [[email protected]] Subject: RE: follow up call - Giant Pandas at EZ Gillian – 4pm on Monday looks good, does that work for you? I’ll forward conference call details once we’re confirmed. [[email protected]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 02 July 2019 09:09 To: [[email protected]] Cc: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; Connal K (Keith) <[email protected]>; James Stewart [[email protected]] Subject: RE: follow up call - Giant Pandas at EZ Hi [[email protected]] Thanks for your e-mail, the afternoon of Monday 8th or the morning of Tuesday 9th would suit Barbara and James at this end. Kind regards [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 01 July 2019 18:54 To: [[email protected]] Cc: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; [email protected] Subject: follow up call - Giant Pandas at EZ Hi [[email protected]],

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I’m following up on our telephone call with Barbara and James last week. It would be helpful to touch base soon to hear feedback from the RZSS board meeting and following our discussions with lawyers here. A follow up call early next week suits us best, as I’m afraid I am out until Friday and my finance colleague [redacted] is not available towards the end of the week. I wonder, could you provide some suggested times for next week? It may be we can speak to James, rather than Barbara and James – if that helps with diaries. Whatever works best for you of course. With regards, [[email protected]]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 25 June 2019 12:10 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Meeting 25 June - Giant Pandas at EZ Super, thanks for setting up [redacted]. [[email protected]] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 25 June 2019 11:05 To: [[email protected]] Cc: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Meeting 25 June - Giant Pandas at EZ Thanks [redacted], that suits perfectly and Barbara and James look forward to speaking to you at 1:30. Kind regards [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 24 June 2019 14:59 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: Meeting 25 June - Giant Pandas at EZ [redacted], can we arrange the call for 130pm tomorrow if that suits at your end. Please use the conference call details below. Dial-in: Enter Participant Code: For our conversation, can I suggest we cover the following. Please let me know if there is anything else you’d like added.

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1. Outline and timeline for works, and loan requirements - RZSS 2. Explanation of SG loan scheme – SG (Elise Black) 3. Next steps (including RZSS board meeting on 27 June)

Many thanks – [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 24 June 2019 11:28 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ Hi [redacted] Thanks for your e-mail, this afternoon, tomorrow afternoon or Wednesday afternoon would all be suitable at this end. Kind regards [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [redacted] Sent: 24 June 2019 10:53 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ Hi [redacted], Thanks for getting in touch. I was just about to send you an email. From SG it will be myself, and hopefully Keith Connal and [redacted]. Would you be able to provide a few times that suit from your side over the next few days, and I’ll check diaries here. Best [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 24 June 2019 10:38 To: [[email protected]] Subject: FW: Giant Pandas at EZ Hi [redacted] With regards to the e-mail below, would it be possible to set up a call with RZSS CEO, Barbara Smith, FD, James Stewart and yourself. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Kind regards [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: 20 June 2019 16:37 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; [email protected] Subject: RE: Giant Pandas at EZ Dear [redacted] Thank you for your e-mail and for the proposal of an initial telephone call with your CEO, Barbara Smith. We would be happy to do this and my colleague [redacted], copied in to this e-mail, will be in touch soon to make arrangements. Kind regards [redacted] [redacted] | Environment and Forestry Directorate Support Unit | The Scottish Government | 3H South, Victoria Quay | Edinburgh EH6 6QQ | Tel: [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 20 June 2019 11:33 To: Director of Environment & Forestry <[email protected]> Subject: Giant Pandas at EZ To Whom it May Concern Jeremy Peat, RZSS Chair received the attached letter dated18 June from Roseanna Cunningham MSP regarding the panda enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo. Our CEO, Barbara Smith would like to discuss the low interest low option further with you and was wondering if we could set up an initial telephone call. We have a Board meeting on 27 June and hoped that there may be a possibility of discussing before this date. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards [redacted] [redacted] Executive Assistant [redacted]

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ANNEX B From: [[email protected]] Sent: 24 September 2019 11:06 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Pandas - experience of extension process [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Hi Barbara, Very happy to hear of the positive outcomes from the events for the habitat opening – I’m so glad it went well. Really keen to keep in touch and consider what more we can do – just let me know when suits (though you’ll remember that we’re expecting our new arrivals sometime soon, so I might not be as available as normal! ). Looking forward to more work together soon. Very best wishes, [redacted] [redacted] Counsellor - Head of the Scottish Government Office in China British Embassy I 11 Guanghua Lu I Beijing 100600 China

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Follow us on Face book, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo and Tencent Video ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Sent: 24 September 2019 15:54 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Pandas - experience of extension process [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Hi [redacted], Thanks for all your support in connecting me with the right people to assist with the recent opening of our new panda habitat at Edinburgh Zoo. [redacted], [redacted] and [redacted] were all very helpful and [redacted] also assisted with the Cab Sec’s visit on the day. Scott Wightman attended the evening banquet and the team also helped to secure a visit to the castle for the delegation of Chinese visitors. Whilst they didn’t manage to visit RBGE, I accompanied them on a visit to CNPA where Grant Moir, CEO hosted and gave a presentation which they were most interested in. Thanks for sharing link below and I will keep you posted on any discussions in relation to any future cooperation agreement.

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Let me know when would suit for a call sometime in October, subject to your availability. Best wishes, Barbara Barbara Smith Chief Executive Officer 0131 314 [redacted] [[email protected]]



------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 28 August 2019 04:20 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Pandas - experience of extension process [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Hi Barbara, Good question… I don’t have great contacts back with the London Desk in the FCO, but [redacted] [redacted] and [redacted] might be able to provide contacts for the China desk – it would be worth inviting them in any case. I’m not sure if you have already included officials in the Scotland Office, I not they could also be worth inviting. I know that you are linking in with [redacted] and the team in Edinburgh, and that they are looking at officials to attend the events as well as the Cabinet Secretary for the formal opening – I know they appreciate the welcome you are offering. I also discussed with them your wider programme, and the links to the trip to the Highland Wildlife Park – which sounds really interesting. Without knowing the full schedule, we also wondered if they would be visiting the Botanic Gardens on your work with them on bamboo and panda conservation? Finally, and entirely separately to your work – I’ve been hearing a bit on this - https://www.businessinsider.com.au/adelaide-zoos-plans-to-artificially-inseminate-a-giant-panda-fall-through-as-china-chooses-not-to-extend-contract-2019-8 . I’ll follow up with the group I mentioned to you previously for any insight… Panda Diplomacy, indeed! [redacted]






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Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo and Tencent Video ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Sent: 27 August 2019 20:40 To: [[email protected]] Subject: FW: Pandas - experience of extension process [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Hi [redacted], I just wanted to check if there was anyone else we should be inviting to the panda opening? eg Foreign and Commonwealth office? Grateful for any advice? Kind regards, Barbara Barbara Smith Chief Executive Officer 0131 314 [redacted] [[email protected]]


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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [redactedfco.gov.uk] Sent: 15 August 2019 04:37 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: FW: Pandas - experience of extension process [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Barbara, Good to speak with you earlier this week. I was glad also to see of the confirmation of Ms Cunningham to attend the opening event. [redacted – Out of Scope] I’d equally look to harvest ideas from others and will keep you posted on anything further I hear. Best wishes, [redacted] [redacted] Counsellor - Head of the Scottish Government Office in China British Embassy I 11 Guanghua Lu I Beijing 100600 China

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 19 June 2019 16:36 To: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Cc: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Subject: RZSS documents Importance: High Hello [redacted], [redacted] [redacted], Thank you for a useful conversation this morning. Please find attached some speaking points plus a 2-page summary of the background and some of the key points from the report. I can now also confirm that our representative in China, Professor Zhaoyuan Li, will be available to join you for this meeting. Can you provide details of the location asap please so that he can arrange his travel? Can you also confirm the attendees, as soon as you can, so that I can inform him. Many thanks for your continued support [redacted] [redacted] Director of Conservation and Living Collections 0131 314 [redacted] (EZ), [redacted] (HWP) [[email protected]]

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[EIR 02159 Document 1] [EIR 02159 Document 2] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 19 June 2019 10:31 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: China - Ministerial Visit - RZSS/CWCA Barbara, [redacted] Very good to speak to you again this morning. Very positive on the meeting with CWCA as part of the Minister’s visit. I said I’d send a short note of the actions – so colleagues know what we’ve agreed: Comms

Good to hear that Ben (sorry, I think that was the name) will catch up with [redacted] today on Comms around the visit and potential news stories coming from this work.

Attendees

I will share details of the Chinese partners we will meet, as soon as we hear. We expect a Vice Minister will meet with r McKee and will confirm soon. Officials from both the Grassland Administration and CWCA will attend the meeting.

You were going to decide on whether we should extend an invitation to the Zoo’s interlocutor here in China. Just let us know – we’ll follow your lead on this.

Briefing [redacted] will come back early tomorrow (the sooner the better tbh! ) with background on:

The zoos conservation work, particularly on the Giant Panda project, its inception, establishment and progress/challenges

The synopsis report to be shared with the CWCA during the visit

Additional background on the Zoo’s links with China – and the part played in Sino-Scottish links – the giant lantern festival etc

Other background the zoo would wish the Mister to be aware of





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Speaking Points Again, Charlotte will come back on speaking points for the meeting – what we wish the Minister to raise and questions he might want to put to colleagues I China. Delivering the report [redacted] – I’ve noted you as the person to bring the report from Scotland to China sop we have it for the Minster to hand over at the meeting. [redacted] has agreed to liaise with you to get it to you early next week. Invitation to event in September Another opportunity from the meeting, and so in the briefing and speaking points, will be to intimate an invitation from the Zoo to the Ministry for the event at the zoo in September. We can invite the contacts we meet on the Zoo’s behalf with formal invitation to follow – additional info on this would be helpful also. Thanks very much again. Please shout if I have missed anything. Best wishes, [redacted] [redacted] Counsellor - Head of the Scottish Government Office in China British Embassy I 11 Guanghua Lu I Beijing 100600 China

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Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo and Tencent Video ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [redacted: Out of Scope] [EIR 02159 Document 3] EIR 02159 Document 4] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 13 September 2019 09:19 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation visit to Edinburgh Castle - afternoon of 18 September Hi [redacted] Perfect, I’ll liaise with [redacted], thanks for your help. Kind regards






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[redacted] From: [redactedgov.scot] Sent: 13 September 2019 09:16 To: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation visit to Edinburgh Castle - afternoon of 18 September That is very much appreciated [redacted]. I’m connecting you with [redacted], our contact at the Zoo. [redacted] – the Castle are happy to organise a tour with the delegation 15:00 on the 18 September. Please can you liaise directly with [redacted] to finalise details. Best wishes [redacted]

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Hi [redacted] Apologies for the delay, have barely had time at my desk since returning to work yesterday! Not a problem, we will be able to provide a tour for the group. Happy for you to put me in touch with your contact at the zoo. I’m out of the office tomorrow but can pick up with them on Monday. Thanks [redacted]

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [redacted @gov.scot] Sent: 12 September 2019 13:48 To: [redacted @hes.scot] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation visit to Edinburgh Castle - afternoon of 18 September Hi [redacted] Sorry to hassle, but just wondering if you’ve had a change to consider this request? The zoo are keen to finalise the delegation’s itinerary. With best wishes and thanks [redacted]


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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 09 September 2019 11:01 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation visit to Edinburgh Castle - afternoon of 18 September

Hi [redacted] Apologies for the delay in getting this info to you. The delegation are hoping to have a tour at 15:00 on the 18 September. They don’t speak English but will have a translator with them. Delegation

1. Mr Chunliang LI, Vice Administrator of China National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA)

2. Mdm Guangcui DAI, Deputy director general, Department of International Cooperation, NFGA

3. Mr Kewen XIANG, Director General, Chengdu Commissioner Office, NFGA 4. Mr Yongchen TIAN, Deputy Director General, National Park Management Office, NFGA 5. Ms Wangxin XIAO, Division Director, Department of International Cooperation, NFGA 6. Mr Fang XIAO, Vice Director, General Office, NFGA 7. Mr Zhizhong ZHANG, Deputy Director General, Department of Wildlife Conservation, NFGA

& Deputy Director General, China Conservation and Research Centre for Giant Panda (CCRCGP)

8. Ms Ping SI, Director, Division of International Cooperation, China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA)

9. Mr Desheng LI, Director, Division of Party and Policy, CCRCGP. 10. Zhaoyuan Li, Translator

I’d be grateful if you can let me know if this would be possible? I can then link you directly to

Edinburgh Zoo, who are co-ordinating the delegation’s visit. (As context, the delegation are here to open the new Panda enclosure at

Edinburgh Zoo). Thanks for your help. Best wishes [redacted]


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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 08 September 2019 10:17 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation visit to Edinburgh Castle - afternoon of 18 September Hi [redacted] Thanks for your email. I will need more details as soon as possible before I can confirm if we can accommodate. I’m out of the office Monday and Tuesday but if you can send to me by Wednesday, it would be much appreciated. Kind regards [redacted] [redacted] | Events & Guiding Manager | Commercial & Tourism Historic Environment Scotland | Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba Edinburgh Castle, Crown Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG T: 0131 225 9846, ext. [redacted] M: [redacted] E: [[email protected]] www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk www.historicenvironment.scot

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Hi [redacted], We don’t have all the details yet, but will get these for you as soon as possible. They’ve suggested the afternoon of 18 September. Thanks, [redacted] [redacted]| Head of International Relations Team | Directorate for External Affairs | Scottish Government | 2H South, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | [[email protected]] | 0131 244 [redacted] | [redacted]

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Wightman S (Scott) <[email protected]> Sent: 23 September 2019 10:49 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: RE: CEA - Opening of Giant Panda Habitat at Edinburgh Zoo - Barbara Smith Dear Barbara Many thanks for the email and for the kind invitation to the dinner last week. It was a very enjoyable evening and I was very pleased to be able to represent the Scottish Government. It was a pleasure too for me to reconnect with [redacted]. Please keep me abreast of your thinking on the future cooperation agreement so we can see how we might be able to help. Best wishes Scott SCOTT WIGHTMAN Director for External Affairs Scottish Government, Victoria Quay (Area 2H South) Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ

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To: Central Enquiry Unit <[email protected]> Subject: Opening of Giant Panda Habitat at Edinburgh Zoo

Dear Scott

I am writing to thank you very much for joining us for dinner with our Chinese colleagues last night at Edinburgh Zoo.

It was lovely to meet you and I look forward to developing closer relationships with you in the negotiation process regarding the future co-operation agreement of the conservation breeding programme of giant pandas.

Kind regards

Barbara

Barbara Smith

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Sent: 14 August 2019 11:08 To: [[email protected]] Subject: FW: Letter from the Office of the First Minister of Scotland. Our ref: 2019/0021058 Hi [redacted], Following on from our recent phone conversation, I am delighted to confirm that Roseanna Cunningham, MSP will be attending the opening ceremony on 19th September. Kind regards, Barbara Barbara Smith Chief Executive Officer 0131 314 [redacted] [[email protected]]










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Tha am post-d seo (agus faidhle neo ceanglan còmhla ris) dhan neach neo luchd-ainmichte a-mhàin. Chan eil e ceadaichte a chleachdadh ann an dòigh sam bith, a’ toirt a-steach còraichean, foillseachadh neo sgaoileadh, gun chead. Ma ’s e is gun d’fhuair sibh seo gun fhiosd’, bu choir cur às dhan phost-d agus lethbhreac sam bith air an t-siostam agaibh agus fios a leigeil chun neach a sgaoil am post-d gun dàil. Dh’fhaodadh gum bi teachdaireachd sam bith bho Riaghaltas na h-Alba air a chlàradh neo air a sgrùdadh airson dearbhadh gu bheil an siostam ag obair gu h-èifeachdach neo airson adhbhar laghail eile. Dh’fhaodadh nach eil beachdan anns a’ phost-d seo co-ionann ri beachdan Riaghaltas na h-Alba. ********************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Sent: 31 July 2019 11:37 To: [[email protected]] Subject: Consul General in Edinburgh Hi [redacted], I hope you are well. Just to let you know that I was at Mr Pan’s leaving do last night, which was a lovely event. He has been a very special Consul General and has done so much to enhance the very special relationship between Scotland and China and RZSS have benefitted enormously from his support during his 5 year tenure. Do you happen to have a name of his successor so that I can personalise the invitation to the panda Opening. This may not as yet be known and I will await news when you have it. Best wishes, Barbara Barbara Smith Chief Executive Officer 0131 314 [redacted] [[email protected]]




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Cc: [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Ministerial meeting 1st July Thank you [redacted] Charlotte Dr. Charlotte Macdonald Director of Conservation and Living Collections 0131 314 [redacted] (EZ), [redacted] (HWP) [[email protected]]



------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [redacted]@fco.gov.uk Sent: 21 June 2019 03:45 To: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]; [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Ministerial meeting 1st July Dear [redacted], [redacted] I’m about confirming the name list of attendees from our side to the SFGA & CWCA as follows. Could you let me know if anyone is missing from the list? 09:30 – 10:15 State Forestry and China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA)[CHECK THIS]

Protocol sequence Full name Job Title 中文名（译）职位

1. Ivan McKee Minister For Trade, Investment And Innovation, Scottish Government

伊万-麦基苏格兰贸易、投资和创新大臣

2. [redacted] Counsellor And Head Of Scottish Government Office In China

孟华轩英国大使馆苏格兰政府驻华代表

3. [redacted] Team Leader – International Relations, Scottish Government

大卫-约翰斯顿苏格兰政府国际司主管

4. [redacted] Private Secretary To The Minister For Trade, Investment And Innovation

斯蒂文-戴苏格兰贸易、投资和创新大臣私人

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5. [redacted] Deputy Head Of Scottish Affairs Office 王安敬英国大使馆苏格兰事务办公室副主

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6. Prof. Li Zhaoyuan RZSS China Representative 李兆元爱丁堡动物园代表





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7. [redacted] Interpreter 费健博翻译

No confirmation on who from CWCA will be attending the meeting. I’ll keep you updated. Best regards, [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [redacted @rzss.org.uk] Sent: 20 June 2019 18:07 To: [redacted @rzss.org.uk] Cc: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]

Subject: 答复: Ministerial meeting 1st July Hi, [redacted],

Thanks for the information. Please find my biography attached.

Thank you for ccing ...

Best,

Zhaoyuan

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发送时间: 2019年6月20日 16:12

收件人: [redacted]

抄送: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith; [[email protected]]

主题: Ministerial meeting 1st July

Good morning [redacted] The details of the location of the Ministerial meeting are: Monday 1 July from 9:30-10:15 am. Venue:

国家林业和草原局/中国野生动物保护协会CWCA：

和平里东街18号 At the moment we are still waiting for CWCA to confirm who their representative will be but I attach the NFGA representative’s details for your information.

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I am cc’ing a number of people here so that you can exchange contact details in order for you to liaise on the day. Can you please send us a short biography of yourself that can be included in the Minister’s briefing pack? As soon as you can would be good [redacted]. Many thanks [redacted] Charlotte Dr. Charlotte Macdonald Director of Conservation and Living Collections 0131 314 [redacted] (EZ), [redacted ](HWP) [[email protected]]



This email is intended for the addressee(s) only. All messages sent and received by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office may be monitored in line with relevant UK legislation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Charlotte MacDonald [[email protected]] Sent: 07 June 2019 12:25 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]; [[email protected]]; Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; [[email protected]] Subject: briefing draft Hello [redacted] Gillian passed this on to me in Barbara’s absence. I have made some minor changes and included education, as our programme focusing on Chinese biodiversity has been a very successful initiative. Yes, as and when, our Comms team will be happy to liaise with you on how we promote it here in Scotland. Can you also confirm when you would like the actual report? Many thanks Charlotte Dr. Charlotte Macdonald Director of Conservation and Living Collections 0131 314 [redacted] (EZ), [redacted] (HWP) [[email protected]]




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[EIR 02159 Document 6]

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 05 June 2019 05:17 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: recent phone call Hi Barbara, Thanks again for sending this over, I just wanted to develop this slightly ahead of us putting calls in with Chinese Ministries for meetings, and to confirm the objectives and potential outcomes for the meeting. I’ve attached the start of our brief for the meeting, and want to confirm that it was on track with your expectations and that our focus was correct – happy to have comments back to help finalise this. More background etc will, of course, be added and happy for you to flag anything more we should be focussing on. From my perspective, this is an important meeting for the Minister. The links with RZSS and China are stand out in their value and having the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo important in terms of diplomatic relations etc – so keen to help take the relationship forward and show support. Grateful for your help to enable us to do that properly. Very happy to discuss, [redacted] [redacted] Counsellor - Head of the Scottish Government Office in China British Embassy I 11 Guanghua Lu I Beijing 100600 China

Tel: [redacted]I Fax: [redacted] FTN: [redacted] I Mobile: [redacted]

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo and Tencent Video ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Sent: 22 May 2019 19:02










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To: [[email protected]>] Subject: recent phone call Hi [redacted], As per our phone call – The report will be a synopsis of the significant research, conservation and education work relating to giant panda biology and ecology, that the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has carried out since receiving the giant pandas in 2011. It will summarise the exemplary husbandry and care that has been tendered to the pandas including the recent life-saving surgery on the male, Yang Guang. Furthermore, it will outline the important cultural connection the people of Scotland have developed with the biodiversity of China, which has been catalysed through RZSS hosting the giant pandas, Tian Tian and Yang Guang, who have become a notable part of Edinburgh life. In terms of contacts the most senior contact we have within the National Forestry and Grassland Administration is Mr XIE Chunhua, Division Director for the Department of International Cooperation, and he was here as part of the delegation who recently inspected the panda enclosure. I am unsure who the most senior person is at CWCA but hopefully you can find that out? Happy to discuss further. Barbara You may be aware of a press story in today’s Sun. Barbara Smith Chief Executive Officer 0131 314 [redacted] [[email protected]]




[EIR 02159 Document 7]

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To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: report for Ministerial visit Hi [redacted] The pdf is attached. Hope you have a productive trip [redacted] Best wishes Charlotte Dr. Charlotte Macdonald Director of Conservation and Living Collections 0131 314 [redacted] (EZ), [redacted] (HWP) [[email protected]]



------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 27 June 2019 13:39 To: Charlotte MacDonald [[email protected]] Subject: RE: report for Ministerial visit Hi again Charlotte – one last thing! Would it be possible to have the report electronically please, so colleagues in Beijing can see it this week before we all head over? Thanks, [redacted ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Charlotte MacDonald [[email protected]] Sent: 27 June 2019 12:07 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: report for Ministerial visit HI [redacted]





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It will not be available to the public but of course there are a number of points in the report which are in the public domain, but perhaps not with the same level of detail as the report. Charlotte Dr. Charlotte Macdonald Director of Conservation and Living Collections 0131 314 [redacted] (EZ), [redacted] (HWP) [[email protected]]



------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 27 June 2019 11:59 To: Charlotte MacDonald [[email protected]] Subject: RE: report for Ministerial visit Hi Charlotte, Thanks for getting the report down to me – I wanted to check whether it will be available to the public or not? Conscious the Chinese side may ask. Kind regards, [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Charlotte MacDonald [[email protected]] Sent: 25 June 2019 12:23 To: [[email protected]] Subject: report for Ministerial visit Hello [redacted] One of my colleagues will deliver the report to Victoria Quay this afternoon at around 3pm. It will be addressed to you and I will make sure they call your extension. Best wishes for a successful trip Charlotte Dr. Charlotte Macdonald Director of Conservation and Living Collections 0131 314 [redacted] (EZ), [redacted] (HWP) [[email protected]]





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Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted], Sorry – we’ve not heard back but will chase up now. [redacted](cc’d) is going to give them a call and come back to you. Thanks, [redacted] [redacted]| Head of International Relations Team | Directorate for External Affairs | Scottish Government | 2H South, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | :[[email protected]] | 0131 244 [redacted] | [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 12 September 2019 13:20 To: [[email protected]] Subject: FW: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted] I was just wondering if you had received any confirmation from the castle, as I’m just finalising the itinerary Kind regards [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 10 September 2019 09:30 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Thanks [redacted], it’ll be Barbara Smith, CEO that’s accompanying the delegation to the Castle. Kind regards [redacted] From: [[email protected]] Sent: 10 September 2019 09:23 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Thanks [redacted]. I understand Scott Wightman, the Scottish Government Director for External Affairs is available for the evening banquet. [redacted], cc’d, can take forward with you.

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I believe that [redacted], [redacted ] & [redacted] will attend the afternoon event with the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform. We’ve passed the details of the delegation to the Castle, could you let us know who will accompany from the Zoo? As soon as we get confirmation we’ll let you know. Best Wishes, [redacted] [redacted] | Head of International Relations Team | Directorate for External Affairs | Scottish Government | 2H South, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | :[[email protected]] | 0131 244 [redacted] | [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 09 September 2019 10:15 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Thanks for your help [redacted], look forward to hearing back from you soon. Kind regards [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 09 September 2019 08:12 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Sorry for the delay [redacted]. We’ve passed the delegation details to the castle, and they will come back to us to confirm whether they can accommodate the request. We’ve approached our Director for External Affairs to attend the dinner, he’s been out of the office so we should get a response early this week. Thanks, [redacted] [redacted]| Head of International Relations Team | Directorate for External Affairs | Scottish Government | 2H South, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | :[[email protected]] | 0131 244 [redacted] | [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 04 September 2019 12:04 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted]

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Thanks very much for your e-mail, I have set out below a list of the Chinese delegation for the private tour at the castle and they will be accompanied by a RZSS representative. 15:00 is the proposed time for the visit on the 18th, they do not speak English but Zhaoyuan Li will accompany them and can translate. Delegation Composition: (1) Mr Chunliang LI, vice administrator of China National Forestry and

Grassland Administration (NFGA); (2) Mdm Guangcui DAI, deputy director general, Department of International Cooperation, NFGA; (3) Mr Kewen XIANG, director general, Chengdu Commissioner Office, NFGA; (4) Mr Yongchen TIAN, deputy director general, National Park Management Office, NFGA; (5) Ms Wangxin XIAO, division director, Department of International Cooperation, NFGA; (6) Mr Fang XIAO, vice director, General Office, NFGA; (7) Mr Zhizhong ZHANG, deputy director general, Department of Wildlife Conservation, NFGA & deputy director general, China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda (CCRCGP); (8) Ms Ping SI, director, Division of International Cooperation, China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA); (9) Mr Desheng LI, director, Division of Party and Policy, CCRCGP.

Have you got any update on anyone from Scot Gov who may be able to attend the banquet at

Edinburgh Zoo on the evening of the 19th September? I am hoping to be able to send you a finalised itinerary for the trip by the end of this week. Kind regards [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 03 September 2019 18:15 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted], We can approach our contacts in Historic Environment Scotland to arrange that. We’ll just need names, their proposed arrival time, to know whether they speak English and to be aware of any mobility issues. Do you have an updated programme and delegation list you can share? Thanks, [redacted] [redacted] | Head of International Relations Team | Directorate for External Affairs | Scottish Government | 2H South, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | :[[email protected] | 0131 244 [redacted] | [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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From: [[email protected]] Sent: 02 September 2019 14:06 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted] The Chinese delegation have requested a visit to Edinburgh Castle on the afternoon of 18 September can you advise how I go about arranging this. Kind regards [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 30 August 2019 14:52 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Thanks [redacted], I’ll look into this and come back to you. Just to check, the evening event is also on 19th Sept and follows on from the afternoon opening? Thanks, [redacted] [redacted] | Head of International Relations Team | Directorate for External Affairs | Scottish Government | 2H South, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | :[[email protected]] | 0131 244 [redacted] | [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 30 August 2019 11:34 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted] Thanks for your e-mail, we too are very happy to host Ms Cunningham at the opening event. I am finalising the itinerary with our Chinese colleagues today so I will send you a finalised version. For the evening banquet at 18:00 at Edinburgh Zoo we would very much welcome Scottish Government attendance given the high level of Chinese delegation. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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From: [[email protected]] Sent: 30 August 2019 10:57 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Hi Gillian, I’m delighted that Ms Cunningham is able to attend the event on the 19 September. I was discussing the plans with [redacted] in our Beijing office and wanted to double-check on the programme. Could you send me a copy? When I spoke to Barbara she mentioned plans for an evening event. Could you let me know what your expectations are any Scottish Government attendance at that, I should say it unlikely that Ministers would be able to attend, but I wanted to check whether you’d appreciate an official presence. Many Thanks, [redacted] [redacted] | Head of International Relations Team | Directorate for External Affairs | Scottish Government | 2H South, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | :[[email protected] | 0131 244 [redacted] | [redacted ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 12 August 2019 11:43 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted] Thanks for the update and we appreciate you chasing this on our behalf. As you are aware the event is just over a month away. Kind regards Gillian ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 09 August 2019 13:27 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted], Sorry - I’ve asked my team to follow-up with FM office but not heard back. I’ll chase. Thanks, [redacted] [redacted] | Head of International Relations Team | Directorate for External Affairs | Scottish Government | 2H South, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | :[[email protected]] | 0131 244 [redacted] | [redacted]

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From: [[email protected]] Sent: 09 August 2019 13:25 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted] Hope you are well. Barbara is about this afternoon and was wondering if you had any update for our event on 19th September. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 05 August 2019 16:36 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Chinese Delegation Thanks for this Gillian, we’re waiting to hear back from FM’s office on her availability. I’ll be in touch later in the week when we hear something. [redacted] [redacted] | Head of International Relations Team | Directorate for External Affairs | Scottish Government | 2H South, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ | :[[email protected]] | 0131 244 [redacted] | [redacted] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: [[email protected]] Sent: 02 August 2019 15:23 To: [[email protected]] Subject: Chinese Delegation Hi [redacted] Barbara has asked me to send you the details of the Chinese delegation that will be invited by our Chair Jeremy Peat to attending Edinburgh Zoo on 19th September for the opening of the new panda enclosure.

Mr. Li Chunliang Vice Minister, National Forestry and Grassland Administra

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tion (NFGA)

Mdm. Dai Guangcui Deputy Director General, Department of International Cooperation, NFGA

Mr. Xiang Kewen Director General, Chengdu Commissioner Office, NFGA

Mr. Tian Yongchen Deputy Director General, National Park Management Office, NFGA

Ms. Xiao Wangxin Division Director, Department of International Cooperation, NFGA

Mr. Xiao Fang Program officer, General Office, NFGA

Mr. Zhang Zhizhong Deputy Director General, Department of Wildlife Conservation and Management, National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA); Deputy Director General of China Conservation and Research Center of Giant Panda (CCRCGP)

Ms. Si Ping Director, Division of International Cooperation, China Wildlife Conservation Association(CWCA).

Mr. Li Desheng Director, Division of Party and Policy, China Conservation and Research Center of Giant Panda(CCRCGP).

Kind regards

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[redacted]

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ANNEX C From: [[email protected]] Sent: 09 September 2019 16:07 To: [[email protected]] Subject: Panda Opening 19 September Hi [redacted] Biographies attached as requested. [redacted] [EIR 02159 Document 8] Kind regards [redacted] [redacted Executive Assistant 0131 314 redacted] [[email protected]]


Please consider your environment: Before printing this e-mail, ask yourself whether you need a hard copy ---------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 09 September 2019 09:23 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Opening of new Panda enclosures - Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform attendance Hi [redacted] Please see programme attached. Biographies to follow this morning. [EIR 02159 Document 9] Kind regards





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[redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 04 September 2019 07:11 To: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Opening of new Panda enclosures - Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform attendance

Thanks [redacted]

I’ll give you a call at 10:15 this morning.

Kind regards,

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It would be helpful to have a chat about the arrangements. I am not in the office today, but would you be available tomorrow (Wednesday) to discuss? Please let me know the best number to contact you on and an appropriate time.

Kind regards,

[redacted] Public Bodies EU Exit Co-ordinator| Environment & Forestry Directorate Sponsorship Hub | Scottish Government Area 3G South | Victoria Quay | Edinburgh | EH6 6QQ Tel: (0131 24) 4[redacted] |Mobile: [redacted] Please note my standard working pattern is Mon – Fri: 07:00 – 15:30

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water ---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Sent: 30 August 2019 07:32 To: [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Opening of new Panda enclosures - Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform attendance Dear [redacted], My Executive PA, [redacted] will be in touch regarding the arrangements for the day. Kind regards, Barbara ---------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 29 August 2019 09:37 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]] Subject: Opening of new Panda enclosures - Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform attendance Dear Ms Smith I refer to our letter of 13 August confirming the attendance of Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform to the opening of the new enclosures for Yang Guang and Tian Tian on 19 September 2019. I will be dealing with the arrangements for the Cabinet Secretary’s attendance and would appreciate if you would provide me with contact details for who in your organisation is handling the event. In particular, I am seeking information on the attendance at the event and running order, as well as any other background information and details that would be useful for Ms Cunningham.

Kind regards,

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Public Bodies EU Exit Co-ordinator| Environment & Forestry Directorate Sponsorship Hub | Scottish Government Area 3G South | Victoria Quay | Edinburgh | EH6 6QQ Tel: (0131 24) 4[redacted] |Mobile: Please note my standard working pattern is Mon – Fri: 07:00 – 15:30 ---------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 17 September 2019 13:51 To: [[email protected]] Cc: Communications Rural Economy & Environment <CommunicationsRuralEconomy&[email protected]>; [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Comms for Panda Enclosure Opening Hi [redacted] Thanks for the update. Filming won’t be an issue at all. Ok to say a film crew may be in attendance as part of filming for a documentary, just so we can provide a bit of early awareness for Private Office on the type of media likely to attend? Thanks [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 17 September 2019 13:38 To: [[email protected]] Cc: Communications Rural Economy & Environment <CommunicationsRuralEconomy&[email protected]>; [[email protected]] Subject: RE: Comms for Panda Enclosure Opening Hello again [redacted], I’ve just spoken to [redacted] over the phone and have copied her in as we have a tv series being filmed at the Zoo at the moment and the crew would like to film the panda opening as part of that. [redacted: Out of scope] I’ve spoken to the director responsible for filming the event and he is happy to approach filming in the same way as we did with a visit from our Royal patron, Princess Anne, last week, if necessary – that is filming from a relative distance and not recording sound. Happy to discuss over the phone if you or [redacted] have further questions! Thanks, [redacted] [redacted]

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---------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 16 September 2019 14:19 To: [[email protected]] Cc: CommunicationsRuralEconomy&[email protected] Subject: RE: Comms for Panda Enclosure Opening Hi [redacted], Apologies, I was out of the office on Friday. We’re not planning a media call or full media release for Friday so shouldn’t need a quote – though thank you for getting in touch! Our in-house photographer will be there so the plan is to send out short picture caption to press and on social media which I’d be happy to send over for your reference once finalised. Thanks, [redacted] [redacted] Communications Manager 0131 314 [redacted] [[email protected]]


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To: [[email protected]] Cc: CommunicationsRuralEconomy&[email protected] Subject: Comms for Panda Enclosure Opening Morning [redacted] Hope you’re well. I understand Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham will be heading along next Thursday to help cut the ribbon on the new panda enclosure. Are you planning to do a media call for the event, and would you be looking for a quote for a news release at all? We’re working to the Edinburgh holiday Monday here so would be good to know if you’ll need anything from us ahead of Thursday. Thanks [redacted] [redacted] Media Manager, Rural Economy & Environment Scottish Government, St Andrew’s House [[email protected]] | T: 0131 244 [redacted] | M: [redacted] ---------------------------------------------------------------- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 18 September 2019 15:54 To: [[email protected]] Subject: Attendance at tomorrow's opening Hi [redacted] A quick update on attendance at tomorrow’s opening of the new Giant Panda enclosures. I had previously mentioned that [redacted] and myself would be attending. In addition, [redacting], a colleague from our Internal Division will also be attending. We will be arriving before the Cabinet Secretary – who will arrive as discussed in the ministerial car to the Mansion House car park. She may have a member of her private office accompanying her in the car. Should [redacted], [redacted] and I ask for you at the entrance when we arrive? I am unfortunately just heading off for a dental appointment, but if you could email me, or alternatively call me (any time after 7:30 am) in the office tomorrow that would be helpful.

Kind regards,

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Public Bodies EU Exit Co-ordinator| Environment & Forestry Directorate Sponsorship Hub | Scottish Government Area 3G South | Victoria Quay | Edinburgh | EH6 6QQ Tel: (0131 24) 4[redacted] |Mobile: [redacted] Please note my standard working pattern is Mon – Fri: 07:00 – 15:30

ANNEX A From - Scottish Government...4 From: [[email protected]] Sent: 15 July 2019 14:56 To: Barbara Smith [[email protected]]; James Stewart [[email protected]] Cc: [[email protected]]

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