Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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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2,156 matching releases

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

Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy meetings: FOI release

1. A list of meetings attended by Ms Martin, along with all other attendees of these meetings. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) sent by the office of Ms Martin, or Ms Martin herself relating to meetings attended at COP 29. Infor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.38(1) s.39(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400442834
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Physician Associate (PA) and Anaesthetic Associate (AA) briefing packs: FOI release

Briefing packs about the increase in the number of physician associates (PA) and anaesthetic associates (AA) in the NHS.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438725
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

UK Government’s Household Support Fund consequentials: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether or not the Scottish Government and UK Government had any communication regarding consequentials that would come as a result of the UK Government’s Household Support Fund. If so, please provide a copy of that correspondence, and confirmation of the date that correspondence was had. 2. Confir...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.30

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438821
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence with Israeli embassy, Government and ambassadors: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence, including internal, between the Scottish Government and the Israeli embassy/Israeli Government/Israeli ambassadors, and minutes/notes from meetings, from between August 1 2024 and October 1 2024? 2. Could you supply all internal correspondence about redacting FOI requests about ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.32(1) s.25(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439668
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information regarding Calculation of Budget Figure: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the Minister for Public Finance’s comments on the BBC Sunday Show on 3 November 2024 that the consequentials from the UK Government budget would only be worth an additional £300 million for the upcoming year’s budget. Specifically, you asked for the following: Please provide the Pub...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439475
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding emergency spending controls: FOI release

On December 11, 2023, the then-Deputy First Minister wrote to each Cabinet Secretary with regards the Path to Balance and budget constraints. Could you please provide the response give from each Cabinet Secretary to the then-DFM, please? In September this year, Shona Robison wrote to each Cabinet Secretary outlining n...

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

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400438634
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Council of Jewish Communities documentation which references Gaza and Israel: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, all analysis, all minutes/notes from meetings, from/to or about the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities, between May 1 2024 and August 30 2024, which reference Gaza and Israel.

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

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400438591
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Estimated impact of Long Covid on Scotland's economy: FOI release

The following information specifically related to the economic impact of Long Covid on Scotland: 1. Copies of final, or draft, reports, assessments, or studies conducted by or for the Scottish Government that estimate the economic impact of Long Covid, including loss of productivity, workforce reduction, and healthcar...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-14
Reference: FOI/202400435107
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence on future viability of Young Enterprise Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all communications from October 2024 involving the economy secretary, and/or officials in the directorate she oversees, in which there is discussion about funding bids and/or future viability of Young Enterprise Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438490
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, 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

Granting of the title of Lord Provost to the Provost of Stirling Council: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the granting of the title of Lord Provost to the Provost of Stirling Council.

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

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438978
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Documentation provided to First Minister on specific dates: FOI Review

Original request - 202400435998 1. Copies of any briefings/briefing packs/documentation provided to the First Minister from start of 9 October 2024 to midday 10 October 2024. 2. Copies of any briefings/briefing packs/documentation provided to the First Minister for the purposes of preparation for First Minister’s Que...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-08
Reference: FOI/202400438730 Review of 202400435998
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland term of appointment: FOI release

“Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, I would like copies of all correspondence held by Scottish government about the Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland having their term of appointment, which was due to expire on 06 October 2024, extended.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-08
Reference: FOI/202400438045
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Former Chief Financial Officer WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

"The following individuals WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic. Gordon Wales".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-19
Reference: FOI/202400439454
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the First Minister's review into Creative Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy notes, about the review into Creative Scotland as announced by John Swinney in his programme for government, since September 1 2024 until this FOI?

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

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437153
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

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

Data Processor Agreements between the Scottish Government and Local Authorities: FOI release

Data Processing Agreements, Data Sharing Agreements and any other agreements or contracts between the Scottish Government and each of 16 named Local Authorities in relation to children's data gathered, transferred/shared and processed in the Health and Wellbeing Census that took place in schools in 2021/2022, including...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400436065
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Productivity Investigations in NHS Scotland: FOI release

1. Since 2021, what investigations have the Scottish Government undertaken in which the primary subject matter was productivity in NHS Scotland? 2. From 8 February 2024 to present, copies of all communication chains to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Health wherein the Cabinet Secretary for Health mentioned the ter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.27(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-28
Reference: FOI/202400436892
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Winter Preparedness Plan Drafting Process: FOI release

1. What personnel were involved in the drafting of the Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25? 2. What was the timeline for the drafting of the Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25? 3. What stakeholders did the Scottish Government consult with in the process of drawing up this plan? 4. Copies of all communications to and from...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436893
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest version of the Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities, which we understand was created in 2022. 2. Any correspondence relating to the decision not to make the 2022 Code of Practice available online 3. Any documents and correspondence relating to the evaluation of how the Code of Pra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.4 s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436488
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Chairs group meeting information: FOI release

Information relating to the NHS Chairs group including the agenda, meeting papers and any slides and accompanying notes presented in regards to the following meetings. The paper(s) and slides on reform presented to the NHS Chairs meeting in May The meeting papers in full for the most recent meeting of the NHS Scotland...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436629
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Scotland Chief Executives Group meeting papers: FOI release

The meeting papers in full for the most recent meeting of the NHS Scotland Chief Executives Group, as of the date of this request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436633
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Redactions in WhatsAPP/text message documents: FOI Appeal

1. Please add to the released document all the "out of scope" redactions as the overall information is impossible to digest without their inclusion (86 out of scope redactions in 106 pages) 2. There are about 900 redacted text sections in the 106 pages released. It is unclear how many words, sentences, etc have been u...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 114 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400410703 - Appeal
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector