Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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2,550 matching releases

Scottish National Investment Bank and Scottish Enterprise correspondence: FOI release

Full correspondence between Kate Forbes during her tenure as Finance Minister and the Scottish National Investment Bank. This would entail - 1. All correspondence (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages etc) between Kate Forbes and the Scottish National Investment Bank, between 1st November 2020 and 28 March 2023. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300385487
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Global Ethical Finance Initiative, Ethical Finance Ltd and Islamic Finance Council UK payments: FOI release

You asked for details of specific payments which you would like a further breakdown of and more information about: Global Ethical Finance Initiative 120,000.00 07-Apr-21 COP26 Event Programme Directorate for International Trade & Investment 133,330.00 06-Sep-21 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Directorate for Internatio...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17 s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300385923
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Lochgelly Health and Wellbeing Centre: FOI release

'All the available information regarding Annabelle Ewing, MSP for Cowdenbeath, Fife and any representation she has made to the Scottish Government regarding the funding for a new Health and Wellbeing Centre to be built in Lochgelly, Fife. This information should cover the last 10 years and include all written or verbal...

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387669
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Freedom of Information Unit resourcing and staffing numbers: FOI release

(1) The staffing of the central FOI team; (2) The number of civil servants across the Scottish Government responsible for dealing with FOIs? specialist teams or staff devoted to this work? Central records of specialists kept? How many civil servants in Scottish Government have 'FOI' or 'Freedom of Information' or 'EIR...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.14(1) s.12(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300388436
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents that contain the word Branchform: FOI release

All the documents created or modified in the past year that contain the word branchform.

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

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387032
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Rent freeze analysis: FOI release

On 28th December 2023, The Scottish Daily Express published this article: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-analysed-rent-freeze-failures-31914905 int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target It included the following statement: “Now, ...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.38 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202400394735
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Former Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Northern Ireland Office meetings: FOI release

1. A list of all meetings held or attended by Mark Logan since he was appointed to the role of chief entrepreneur, and minutes/notes from these meetings. 2. How much money has he received since he took on the role, with a breakdown of these costs? 3. A list of all meetings held or attended by Ellis Watson since he wa...

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

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300378722
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Independent Scotland: FOI release

1.All meetings held or attended by Jamie Hepburn between July 1 2023 and the date of this FOI, including minutes/notes from them, and a list of attendees. 2. How many social media videos about independence have been created by the Scottish Government so far this year? List of these videos and the costs of creating the...

FOI not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.5T s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300377797
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cost of Living Act and those who leave joint tenancies: FOI release

Documentation which relates to the Scottish Government’s Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, specifically to what extent protections for those who leave joint tenancies resulting in the ability for landlords to bypass protections in the aforementioned Act. All stakeholders consulted on the legislat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300380821
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Potential electoral reform for Holyrood elections: FOI release

Any policy documents, statements, manifestos, meeting minutes, briefings or correspondence indicating the position of the Scottish Government and/or the SNP or Scottish Greens on potential electoral reform for Holyrood elections. Details of any internal review, analysis or research carried out by the Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.12 s.1(2) s.5 s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300381562
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Project Chestnut correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence on Project Chestnut since January 1, 2023, to date among Senior Civil Servants, Special Advisers or Ministers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300372636
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Confucius Institutes: FOI release

Please share any internal and external communications relating to concerns regarding the influence or actions of Chinese state actors in Scotland which have occurred since September 2022. Concerns may include – but not be limited to – risks posed by Confucius Institutes in Scottish universities, potential threats to S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.26 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300381825
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Residential rehabilitation bed statistics: FOI release

Please confirm how many residential rehabilitation beds there are currently in Scotland. Please break the number down into type ie. beds used for; stabilisation, detox, crisis and residential rehabilitation to treat dependence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300376595
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Interim Staff: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government's Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 April 2023 – 30 J...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300379803
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence mentioning Donald Trump: FOI release

All correspondence mentioning Donald Trump received and sent by the Scottish Government between June 1 2023 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.28 s.18(1) s.35 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300377498
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Health Improvement Scotland: FOI release

1. All communications between the First Minister, his office or Scottish Government personnel and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in regard to social listening and/or monitoring of organisations and/or individuals between January 2022 and the present day. 2. All communication between the First Minister, his office or Sc...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300371292
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ferguson Marine expenses: FOI release

1. For each financial year since the government took ownership of Ferguson Marine, the amount spent on external advice provision relating to the yard. a) This should include but not be limited to; due diligence work, legal advice, consultancy work, or other services for which external individuals or companies were hir...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300384823
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Addressing Depopulation Action Alan: FOI release

1. Could you supply all the actions the Scottish Government is taking to address depopulation? 2. Could you supply all documentation held about plans to curb depopulation, including policy proposals, correspondence sent and received, briefing notes, and minutes/notes from meetings, from the last three months? 3. What...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.12

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202400422727
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings with National Galleries Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date ? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwis...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328121
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gra...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328130
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) ...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328125
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gray exchan...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200327181
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Angu...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200327184
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence with former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development and Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Historic Environment Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328118
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland meetings and correspondence: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Historic Environment Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwi...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328117
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector