Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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Correspondence relating to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development review: FOI release

All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education (including Officials of his office) with OECD relating to the OECD review of Scottish education. In particular, I would like to see all correspondence and information relating to the contract between the Scottish Government and OECD.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100175114
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government’s approach to trans inclusion: FOI review

All copies of information relating to a statement that "transgender women are to be treated as non-transgender women unless to do so would otherwise be prohibited by law” and a further statement that “transgender women are to be treated as non-transgender women unless to do so would otherwise be prohibited by law was n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.17(1) s.9(1) s.9(3) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-25
Reference: FOI/202100187801 Review of 202100163705
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Breakdown of Government Car Service (GCS): FOI release

1. Details of The Government Car Service in Scotland (GCS) from April 2017 to April 2021 showing a breakdown of when this service has been used to transport documents to people/addresses. I am looking for a breakdown showing the date of each GCS car trip, where each document was dropped off to and who the document was ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-24
Reference: FOI/202100184349
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security communication infrastructure: FOI release

1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? 3. When is your contract renewal date? 4. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 5. Please confirm the value of the initial project? 6. Please confirm the total ong...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.18 s.22 s.26 s.32

Published: 2021-05-17
Reference: FOI/202100185389
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 UK Four Nations meeting over Christmas period: FOI release

1. What medical advice were the SNP given in November when agreeing to Christmas mixing for all four nations? Did the SNP challenge the Conservative Government in Westminster on this plan? If so, what evidence is there? 2. Has the SNP made any challenge to the Westminster Conservative Government on the international tr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-13
Reference: FOI/202100145803
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Fireworks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: FOI release

The Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment states that the Scottish Government consulted with various stake holders in respect of this instrument. In light of the industry and public interest in this matter, we would request the following:- 1. Copies of correspondence (written and email) regarding this proposed legi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) s.20 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-27
Reference: FOI/202100163098
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence relating to 'herd immunity' surrounding COVID-19: FOI release

All email correspondence or written correspondence or minutes of meetings that mention the phrase 'herd immunity' sent from or to the National Clinical Director, Prof Jason Leitch, Dr Catherine Calderwood, Dr Gregor Smith, the First Minister or Health Secretary. I would like this information from the end of February th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 118 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-20
Reference: FOI/202000091244
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

European Union (EU) flags on Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

"Any information you hold on the recent reports that the Scottish Government will fly EU flags on Scottish Government buildings. In particular, i) any minutes of meetings with Ministers or officials where the above was discussed. ii) any emails relating to the issue above. iii) all advice to Ministers on the above i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-19
Reference: FOI/202100160401
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

COVID-19 emergency frontline responders: FOI release

1. Outline the definition of Frontline Emergency Responders. 2. Provide a breakdown regards all Emergency Services and how staff are prioritised throughout their respective organisations to receive a vaccine. e.g. Medical/Nursing staff operating in a COVID ward/ colleague providing back office functions with minimal co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.4 s.6 s.8 s.9 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-14
Reference: FOI/202100151824
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Fisheries protection around the island of Rockall: FOI release

1) All letters, emails and documents exchanged between the Scottish and Irish government relating to fishing rights for EU trawlers around the island of Rockall, dating from 1 January 2019 to the date of this request. 2) All briefing documents prepared in advance of meetings or telephone conversations between Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.17(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-08
Reference: FOI/202100133316
Directorate
Topic: International, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Advisory Committee for Chronic Pain (NACCP) appointees: FOI release

1. To request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act the following information, individually and separately, all electronic or other written communications, including telephone & conversation notes which detail all due diligence moves carried out and by whom, including which organisations and officials were co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100158660
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 comparison of shielded and non-shielded population report: FOI Review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: a) All information held - dating from 5/10/20 onwards inclusive - with regard to this study… https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.09.17.20196436v3.full.pdf …and any future iterations ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202100157910 review of 202100138399
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to Higher and Advance Higher exams 2021: FOI release

The Scottish Government has previously announced that National 5 exam diets would be cancelled but that Higher and Advanced Higher diets would go ahead. Education secretary John Swinney has since stated that alternate approaches have been developed and that a decision could be made as late as February to switch to thes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-17
Reference: FOI/202000114519
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Provision of Disability Student Allowance at University of Glasgow: FOI release

You asked for the following, regarding the validation of University of Glasgow in relation to provision of Disabled Student Allowance: All Annual Statements from UoG and mid-term or second Institution Annual Statements All mid-cycle Institution Self-Evaluation Questionnaires A copy of any Peer Review undertaken and su...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-11
Reference: FOI/202000108690
Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Park Inn Hotel knife attack in Glasgow: FOI release

1. Any and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Home Secretary, Priti Patel MP, in relation to the knife attack at the Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow on 26 June this year. 2. Any correspondence between the Home Secretary and any Scottish Government Minister in relation to the above event. 3. All correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-11
Reference: FOI/202000110341
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and the following organisations regarding the definition or terminology of 'variations of sex characteristics' or 'intersex' under the draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, prior to the Bill's introduction in the Scottish Parliament: Equality Network...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-10
Reference: FOI/202100132489
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Forestry spend and usage of COVID-19 PPE: FOI release

Q1 Please provide the contact details for the person responsible in procurement for PPE. i.e. name and email address. If unable to provide individual name, please provide a general email for Procurement. Q2 Can you confirm if hand gel / hand sanitiser is being procured to combat Covid-19 and if so, can you please provi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-08
Reference: FOI/202000107800
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Strategic review of Chief Science Officer (CSO) core funding units: FOI release

You asked for: 1. I am requesting under the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) that you provide me with all the minutes of meetings prior to the completion and publication of the report strategic review of CSO core funding units. 2. Please also provide copies or a link to the responses received from the consultatio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202000107193
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Definition of ‘transgender identity’ draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) bill: FOI release

You asked for: "All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and the following organisations about the definition of 'transgender identity' under the draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, prior to the Bill's introduction in the Scottish Parliament: Equality Network/Scottish Trans Alliance, LGBT...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000102849
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's full diary between specific dates: FOI release

"the First Minister’s full diary for the 20 and 21 November 2017. For any meetings that occurred on those days, please provide details and any notes/minutes regarding these meetings as well as any texts/instant messages from the First Minister regarding these meetings."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000109458
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Discussions concerning Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) interim report: FOI release

1. Details of all the discussions between Scottish Ministers and the OECD on the subject of its producing an interim report (including copies of all correspondence, documents, reports, minutes, letters and emails). 2. A copy of all the internal Scottish Government discussions (including with Scottish Government agencie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-19
Reference: FOI/202000120882
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 restrictions and mandatory face coverings: FOI release

1. Can you, the Govt provide the information which justifies under the Fraud Act 2006; the promotion or mandate to wear a mask? 2. Can you provide said article of law which allows a competent authority to order the wearing of a Mask as the necessary protective measures to prevent the spread of Covid19? 3. Can you, th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 72 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.15 s.7 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000105127
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Harassment Committee inquiry legal fees costs: FOI release

"£54,378 was the figure obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the Daily Telegraph. This was used on external assistance with regards to the Alex Salmond enquiry. I would like to know who the money was paid to and in what capacity. I would also like any internal Government correspondence regarding the tra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100137923
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister recuse from Harassment Complaints Committee interaction : FOI release

1. On what date did the First Minister recuse herself from any decision making in terms of the Scottish Government’s interaction with the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints? 2. Where was the decision first recorded and when was it first made public? 3. Please provide me with copies o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-12
Reference: FOI/202000099260
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funding received to support businesses: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Specifically with regards to the additional £700 million that has been received to support businesses, I would like to initiate a Freedom of Information Request to understand: How much has been physically paid out to businesses to date? How much has been allocated but not yet ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2020-12-04
Reference: FOI/202000102370
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector