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Class 1.1	Information on current issues of significant interest
Brief description of contents	From time to time, projects that HIE is involved in become of significant interest to the general public. Where possible, information that can be published on these topics will be made initially available in this class of information. Examples of information that may appear in this class are press releases, published reports or summaries of projects of interest that HIE is currently involved with. Some of this information may contain exemptions for a variety of reasons, but where this is the case, it will be clearly marked within the documents made available. For more information on our exemption policy, please see class 2.5, policies. Once the information ceases to be of a high level of interest, it will be moved to the relevant class elsewhere in the scheme.
Sub-classes and information	Will be made available on a case by case basis.
Format and availability	HIE web site Available in hard copy on request to HIE. Please see section 8 of this scheme for HIE contact details.
Cost	Free when provided electronically, charging as detailed in section 9 for a hard copy.

Class 1.2	Grow your business and make global connections
Brief description of contents	High level, general information about developing your business. For more specific information on the services that HIE offers, please see classes 3.1 – 3.4.
Sub-classes and information	1.2.1. Business information factsheets 1.2.2. Assistance with e-business 1.2.3. Information on key sectors
Format and availability	HIE web site PDF documents available from the HIE web site or on request to HIE. Hard copy available on request to HIE. Please see section 8 of this scheme for HIE contact details. Any promotional material contained within the sub-classes above is also available from your LEC free of charge. See class 2.12 for contact details.
Cost	Free when provided electronically or if it is existing promotional material. Charging as detailed in section 9 for a hard copy.

Class 1.3	Develop your skills
Brief description of contents	High level, general information on ways in which you can develop your skills and plan your career. For further information on developing skills, please see classes 3.1 – 3.4.
Sub-classes and information	1.3.1. Modern Apprenticeships 1.3.2. Getting Into Work 1.3.3. Information for employers considering training programmes 1.3.4. Information on e-learning 1.3.5. Futureskills Scotland
Format and availability	HIE web site PDF documents available from the HIE web site or on request to HIE. Hard copy available on request to HIE. Please see section 8 of this scheme for HIE contact details. Any promotional material contained within the sub-classes above is also available from your LEC free of charge. See class 2.12 for contact details.
Cost	Free when provided electronically or if it is existing promotional material. Charging as detailed in section 9 for a hard copy

Class 1.4	Strengthen your community
Brief description of contents	General information about community initiatives and links to relevant web sites. For more specific information on how HIE can help strengthen your community, please see classes 3.1 – 3.4. Please note that some of the information in this class is not owned by HIE and therefore the availability of some of the information is subject to change.
Sub-classes and information	1.4.1. Links to Highlands and Islands community web sites 1.4.2. Information on the Land Reform Bill 1.4.3. Links to community land projects 1.4.4. Community land unit action framework 1.4.5. Community energy unit case studies 1.4.6. Scottish Land Fund
Format and availability	HIE web site PDF documents available from the HIE web site or on request to HIE. Hard copy available on request to HIE. Please see section 8 of this scheme for HIE contact details. Any promotional material contained within the sub-classes above is available from your LEC free of charge. Information in sub-class 1.4.6 is also available from the Scottish Land Fund. See class 2.12 for contact details.
Cost	Free when provided electronically or if it is existing promotional material. Charging as detailed in section 9 for a hard copy.