Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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128 matching releases

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications with Gillian Thompson (Moi Ali case): FOI release

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions between the Scottish Government & others, including Gillian Thompson, in relation to the release of material in response to an FOI request which disclosed comments from Gillian Thompson in relation to Moi Ali and allegations Ms Ali was the sourc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Changes to Land Registration and Public Services Acts: FOI release

"copies of all correspondence you or your office have made in respect of our concerns and complaint. Or please advise who to contact to make a Freedom of Information application to you".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector