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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Materials for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting: FOI release

Full minutes/briefings written for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting on November 4.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442735
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Future of the Building a New Scotland papers briefing: FOI release

The Scottish Government today released correspondence with Business for Scotland under FoI. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202400435692/ In this release is a briefing for First Minister John Swinney dated 8 August 2024 which says the FM "is meeting officials following this meeting (16.15) to discuss the future...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441349
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

VAT exemption on private school fees consultation submission: FOI release

A copy of the Scottish Government's submission to the UK Government's consultation earlier this year on ending the VAT exemption on private school fees.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442217
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot: FOI Review

Original request: 202400440228 Correspondence between the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Transport (and/or the minister responsible for transport) since April 2024 concerning the peak fares removal trial. Correspondence between the Finance Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440228 Review of 202400436483
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and Mark Ruskell since 8 May 2024.

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

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440035
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Target Operating Model for the National Care Service: FOI release

1) Has the full TOM document been "completed" - in the sense implied by the Summary TOM slideshow - and if so when? 2) If complete, on what dates has the TOM been subsequently updated? 3) A copy of the TOM document, as it existed, on 24th June 2024 when the Scottish Government's proposed amendments to the NCS Bill, a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400442506
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence on Scottish Qualifications Auithority (SQA) budget position: FOI release

All communication between the SQA and the Scottish Government about the SQA’s financial situation from 1 March 2024 onwards – as well as any research/reports/presentations shared with the Scottish Government about the SQA’s financial position during this period. The response should include but not be limited to any ad...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.30C s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400438358
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding National Care Service: FOI release

1. Who took the decision to scrap it? Who had to give their say for the plans to be scrapped and when was ths decision taken? (time and date) 2. The latest estimated figure or calculation of how much the Scottish Government believed setting up the national care service would cost. There must be a bit of analysis or a ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440709
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Air Departure Tax, Air Passenger Duty and an exemption for the Highlands and Islands correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government relating to Air Departure Tax, Air Passenger Duty and an exemption for the Highlands and Islands since the 2021 Holyrood election. This correspondence should include but not be limited to emails, briefing notes, WhatsApp and text messages, minutes and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438718
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National Care Service and National Social Work Agency Summary Target Operating Models: FOI release

1) The latest version of the Summary Target Operating Model and supporting documents. 2) The full TOM for the NCS or, if this has not yet been finalised, an indication of when it is likely to be completed. 3) The latest version of the TOM that is in development for the NSWA.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438934
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Government Justice and Legal Directorates on Law Officers role report: FOI release

1. All correspondence between officials in the Scottish Government’s justice and legal directorates and Malcolm McMillan, including to Mr McMillan’s Hotmail account, on or after 29th May 2024; and 2. In particular, even if the content of a particular item of correspondence is exempt under Freedom of Information corres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438493
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group documentation: FOI release

Detailed information regarding the decision-making process and the evidence utilised by the Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group in determining the required number of teachers each year. Specifically, I am interested in understanding: The criteria and methodology used by the group to forecast teacher demand and s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29 s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400437826
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Petition PR1458 and Scottish Government's commitment to create a register of Judges interests: FOI Review

Original request - 202400433029 “This is a request for review of the redactions applied to the FOI disclosure in relation to my request dated 24 September 2024. Given the work undertaken by the Scottish Government since the 2021 'commitment' (and similar commitment announced by the ruling SNP) to create a register of ...

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

Published: 2024-12-19
Reference: FOI/202400436948 Review of 202400433029
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) on fare increase: FOI release

a) A copy of the Island Communities Impact Assessment regarding the upcoming fare increase of 10% on CalMac routes. b) All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Ministers regarding the fare increase. c) A list of all individuals and bodies who were consulted in order to prepare the ICIA regarding the fare inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437319
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding conversion therapy: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis and briefings about plans to ban conversion therapy, between July 10 and September 1 2024, excluding email correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202300364330
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Government business conducted by the Health Secretary at football matches: FOI release

Details of what business was conducted on behalf of the Scottish Government, with whom on each of the four occasions at which Mr Gray attended Aberdeen matches, and where this business was conducted at each venue? Could you also provide details of when these dates were arranged and by whom? Could you also provided de...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440286
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Health Secretary's visits to Hampden Park: FOI release

With regard to Neil Gray’s visits to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 4/11/23, 17/12/23 and 20/4/24: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions he had during the visits regarding sport and/or investment. 2. All details held regarding how Mr Gray’s visits were arranged and who accompanied him.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440060
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy ministerial visit 17 December 2023: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Rangers match on 17 December 2023: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440412
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Sporting engagements information for the Health Secretary: FOI release

Any briefings or visit notes produced for the cabinet secretary or officials Details of Scottish Government officials (including total number and job titles) who attended with the Cabinet Secretary Any minutes, notes or entries on the corporate record associated with the engagements For the following ministerial enga...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440250
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Health Secretary's visits and engagements to football matches: FOI release

All correspondence regarding the organisation of Neil Gray’s attendance at the following engagements: Scotland vs Poland, Hampden Park on 24 March 2022 Scotland vs Ukraine, Hampden Park on 21 September 2022 Scotland vs Georgia, Hampden Park on 20 June 2023 Hibernian vs Aberdeen, Hampden Park on 4 November 2023 Scotlan...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440980
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care ministerial visit 20 April 2024: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Celtic match on 20 April 2024: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440405
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care ministerial visit 15 May 2024: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Livingston match on 15 May 2024: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. Pl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440402
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Heath Secretary's attendance at the Aberdeen v Hibs football match: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Hibs match on 4 November 2023: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440398
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy ministerial visit 19 November 2023: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Scotland v Norway match on 19 November 2023: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. P...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440400
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care - Football Related Ministerial Engagements: FOI release

a. any briefing provided by civil servants to Mr Gray for the five games in question (detailed below). b. how many civil servants or government officials were in attendance for each of the five games in question, given that these were official ministerial engagements. c. any notes or meeting minutes recorded by civil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440809
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector