Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Scottish International Development Fund: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government possess information outlining the lawful basis for the decision to establish a Scottish International Development Fund? 2. Does the Scottish Government possess information concerning the decision to cease the report on contributions to the International Development in 2019? 3. Does the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400407734
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Safeguarding & GDPR policy: FOI release

Request for information 1: Can I have a copy of your safeguarding policy? Request for information 2: Can I have a copy of your privacy/GDPR policy? Request for information 3: Who is responsible for ensuring your safeguarding policy in adhered too across all social security scotland employees? Request for information...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400398977
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Resignation of Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, minutes, notes and briefings held, about the resignation of Michael Matheson between January 15 2024 and the date of this FOI?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400397967
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Key terms in records of all Holyrood Ministers: FOI release

Searching for invitations with the related key terms: (Umar Tariq Shaikh OR Global Ethical Finance Initiative OR GEFI OR Islamic Finance Council UK OR Ethical Finance Hub OR EFH). In all records for all Holyrood Ministers. Does not seem too extensive...am I missing something or are the invitations too numerous? If it ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400401817
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Violence in schools, teacher numbers and international student costs: FOI release

1. Could you supply all discussions, documentation and correspondence held by the Scottish Government about violence in schools, including briefings, from the last two months? 2. Could you supply all analysis undertaken for or by the Scottish Government, including briefings and meeting minutes, about the inclusion at ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400416498
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Former First Minister meeting cancellations and resignation: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internally, briefings and notes about Humza Yousaf cancelling his appearance at the Colleges Scotland conference on Wednesday 24 April, and him being subsequently replaced by Jenny Gilruth, held from between April 22 until the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence, including internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400412001
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Under reporting of bullying in Scotland's schools: FOI release

I require a copy of all information that Education Scotland holds on the under reporting of bullying in Scotland's schools and what actions if any has it has taken or recommended to address this issue. My request only covers the period since 2022 until present to cover the period Education Scotland has been actively e...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400411245
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

James Hamilton's independent report into Former First Minister and a visit to Inverclyde to discuss economic challenges: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence between Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Government, including internally, minutes/notes from meetings and briefings, regarding the James Hamilton report into Nicola Sturgeon, from between January 1 2024 to the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply any legal advice received by the S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412650
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Former First Minister Bute House guests lists: FOI release

A list of every visitor/guest to Bute House since Humza Yousaf became First Minister and the number of times each guest has visited.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400409833
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

UK Government's Minimum Service Levels: FOI release

Regarding the UK Government's Minimum Service Levels. Please could I request a copy of the any assessments made by the Scottish Government of introducing this legislation on the Scottish constitution? I know the legislation affects health and education, for example, which are devolved. Please could I request copies o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414082
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Prescribing puberty hormone suppressants and cross-sex hormone medication to young people: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of the correspondence exchanged between you and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian, or both regarding the change in clinical policy on prescribing puberty hormone suppressants and cross-sex hormone medication to young people. Additionally, please provide a list of such correspondence, i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414588
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation: FOI release

Please provide copies of all e-mail correspondence (including any attachments) relating to Infected Blood Compensation sent to or by staff working in Blood Donation and Abortion Policy during the period 1st Jan 2024 - 19th Feb 2024. For the avoidance of doubt, the scope of this request does not include information abou...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400399949
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Discussions on UK police forces: FOI release

Please can you provide all discussions within the Scottish government between January 1st 2022 to 28th April 2024 which include the following: The British Transport Police (BTP) The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400411406
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding swimming pool funding: FOI release

1. All briefing notes prepared for ministers and internal communications between Officials and Ministers, held about the £6m of swimming pool funding received by the Scottish Government, between March 15 2023 and November 31 2021 and the date of this FOI, as mentioned here: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400392947
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FoI) requests for consideration by Special Advisers: FOI release

1) Since the start of 2024, please provide a list of the FOI's which have been subject to consideration by the FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot email address and/or Special Adviser emails. 2) Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot and the FOI Unit since January 1, 2024. 3) Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400406282
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondences around the Court of Session defeat for Gender Reforms: FOI release

Any correspondence between special advisers, senior civil servants within either the constitution or legal directorate, and ministers within the Scottish Government and SNP party officials around the court of session defeat for gender reforms. This should cover between September 1 2023 and December 31 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.35 s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400407156
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial overseas travel expenses: FOI release

1. Could you supply a full breakdown of expenses from Angus Robertson's trip to China from November 22 2023, including hotel costs, food costs, travel costs? -Include a breakdown of all money spent on this trip, including his officials spend as well, as well as full details of what hotels he stayed in, whether the fli...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400407525
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Prestwick Airport bids and Coul Links golf course plans: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal, notes and briefings held, about bids for Prestwick Airport, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. How much money has the Scottish Government given to Prestwick Airport in each of these years, with a breakdown of wha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400396646
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Consultation on Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) increase 2024: FOI release

1 - All consultation undertaken regarding MUP increase 2024? 2 - Proof that key stakeholders were consulted and there views were considered within this consultation? 3 - Evidence of where this increased stealth tax will go? 4 - Evidence behind the 30 percent increase despite inflation sitting at 4 percent? 5 - Evid...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400398097
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Centre for Teaching Excellence feedback: FOI release

Any feedback received by the Scottish Government on its plans for a Centre of Teaching Excellence, including any feedback from the Scottish Board for Teacher Education.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400398970
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing Census queries (following request 202400391660): FOI release

Question 1. You asked the wording of the FOI response is adjusted to make it clear whether it was rare to use an Ethics Peer Review because there are rarely projects that receive a Red – Highly Sensitive rating, or because even if projects receive that rating, normally they’re not escalated and, if so, why that is the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.3 s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400401232
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Briefing packs provided to the Cabinet Secretary of Health and Social Care on his appointment: FOI release

All briefing packs provided to the Cabinet Secretary of Health and Social Care on his appointment.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400401530
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding, delivery, reporting and outcomes of the fairdeliveries.scot website project: FOI release

All recorded information held by the Scottish Government on the funding, delivery, reporting and outcomes of the fairdeliveries.scot website project stating that this could include but need not be limited to: 1. Documentation that shows how much funding the provider was paid to deliver the project whilst it was online...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-28
Reference: FOI/202400391499
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Neonatal Intensive Care Plan and the Options Appraisal Report: FOI release

Relating to the 'Options Appraisal Report' and proposed new model of neonatal intensive care, as part of The Best Start plan for maternity and neonatal care, published by the Scottish Government on 25th July ‘23 you asked for: Please provide a copy of the Equality Impact Assessment, in alignment with the Scottish Gove...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300382300
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

House fund and New Deal for Business Group: EIR release

1. Out of the £60m fund to acquire empty and private sector homes announced by Humza Yousaf in July, how much of this money has been utilised or drawn out already, and breakdown of where it has gone; 2. For all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, and any briefings prepared for Ministers, regar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.25(1) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383018
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector