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

Engagement and correspondence with 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: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328118
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings and correspondence 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 otherwise)...

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

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328121
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development engagement 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 exchang...

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

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200327181
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture engagement 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 Angus...

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

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200327184
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture engagement 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) h...

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

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328125
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with National Galleries 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 Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gr...

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

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200328127
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information in relation to The Penrose Inquiry: FOI release

Information in relation to The Penrose Inquiry: E-Discovery/Document Review Requirements The volume of data (in GB and item count) disclosed into the inquiry from participants/interested parties. The volume of data (in GB and item count) deemed relevant by the inquiry following review and published into the public do...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202300345531
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

International offices running costs, staffing and pay bands: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s International Offices in Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, London, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC. Including: A breakdown of the yearly total spend on each of these offices, including office maintenance, expenditure on events and travel and salaries A breakdown of the ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202200333219
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Angus Robertson and Historic Environment 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 Historic Environment 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: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202200328117
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of all Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings held between 30th January 2020 to present: FOI release

Minutes of all Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings held between 30th January 2020 – present, and; a list of all those who attended these meetings, or at least the organisations/services they represented.

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300342186
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Consideration of alternatives to judicial review of section 35 Order: FOI release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice's statement to Channel 4 News on 12 April that "the Scottish Government has given due consideration to the other alternatives [to bringing legal action on the current Section 35 Order], to ensure that we didn't get into a place of having a judicial review" (see here: ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.35 s.36(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.3(2) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300351714
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Winter planning discussions: FOI release

1. Since 1 April 2023, On how many occasions has winter planning for the NHS been on an agenda for a Scottish Government cabinet meeting. 2. Since 1 April 2023, On how many occasions have Humza Yousaf or Michael Matheson met with NHS chief executives to discuss winter planning for the NHS?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: FOI/202300373016
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Lorna Slater correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government, Lorna Slater and outside emails about her trip to the Isle of Rum on May 12. Minutes from any meetings she held on the Isle of Rum and her itinerary from the trip? A full list of the times she has used the ministerial car service over the past six months, and what veh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300359776
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Health and Care Recovery (Winter Planning): FoI review

I am not happy with this response and request a review is conducted. No public interest test has been considered and the official has not applied the legislation correctly. I am well aware "Section 30(b)(ii) is an exemption that protects the free and frank provision of advice," however the official cannot simply resta...

FOI already published 80 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.25(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: FOI/202300360521 Review of 202300349319
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Income tax budget: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government done any modelling on behavioural change as a result of the income tax rises voted through at Holyrood? If so can it be supplied and if not, an explanation why not? What were the options discussed by ministers for changing the income tax for the 2023 budgets? All correspondence (including em...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300342976
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Sir John Grant: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Sir John Grant, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: FOI/202300367640
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Gifts received by First Minister: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of all gifts received by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over her term in office. Please tell me what the items are, when they were gifted and by whom. If possible, please include a value. Please also tell us whether Ms Sturgeon was able to keep these gifts or not.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.11 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300348626
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women in Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence including the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, relating to the decision to offer COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women in Scotland. The vaccine was originally advised NOT to be given to pregnant women, but the Government policy changed on this during summer 2021. Please provide any and a...

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300353467
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on the alcohol ban on ScotRail trains: FOI release

Please send me correspondence with the Scotrail on the alcohol ban on ScotRail trains. Please also send me the number antisocial behaviour incidents recorded each month since January 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 221 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-20
Reference: 202200313595
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Contact between constitutional future division and Professor Nicola McEwan: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Nicola McEwen , 1st May 2021 ‐ date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: FOI/202300367638
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence on Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Please could you provide copies of any information held recording any contact between the Scottish Government and the Chair of Scottish Human Rights Commission between 5 and 23 December 2022, relating to the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

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

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: 202300351967
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Teacher statistics request: FOI release

I am writing to you to request the following information. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further clarification or additional information. Who decides how many probationer teachers are to be recruited per local authority? How many primary school supply teachers are registered in Scotland? How many sec...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: 202200327440
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Nicola McEwen: FoI release

With respect to contact between Professor Nicola McEwen , 1st May 2021 ‐ date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All correspondence between the Constitu...

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

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: FoI/202300367638
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Resource Spending Review: FOI release

all communications (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages, phone calls, online meetings, in person meetings) between March 27th, 2023 and the present between Ministers(including the First Minister where applicable) officials working for Ministers and Special Advisors about the Resource Spending Review all communica...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.25 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-16
Reference: 202300362826
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Probationary teachers allocated to each local authority in Scotland between 2013-2024: FOI release

Could you please tell me how many probationary teachers were allocated to each local authority in Scotland for the following school years: 2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-16
Reference: 202300361715
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector