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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423 matching releases

Correspondence relating to the Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (Scotland): FOI release

Copies of all correspondence, including in electronic format, between the Scottish Government and Mr Billy McAllister, Mr Paul McLaughlin, Mr Colin Grant and Mr Gregor Smith, relating to Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (Scotland), in the period 1 April 2019 to date.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.25 s.38(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/201900004799
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts - losses, special payments and gifts disclosures: FOI release

You asked for details regarding the 2018-19 losses, special payments and gifts disclosures on pages 57 and 58 of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2019.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.4 s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2019-10-28
Reference: FOI/19/02231
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

St. Abbs Eyemouth Area - various fishing vessel questions: FOI release

“We are concerned that there may be possible incursions into the St. Abbs Eyemouth Area, protected by the Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2004 (SI 276) by fishing vessels using mobile or active gears which are likely to have an adverse impact on the Site. In particular we a...

FOI not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.4

Published: 2019-09-30
Reference: FOI/19/01991
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Dualling of the A96 - de-selection of Q route option: EIR release

You asked for: “all and any information, minutes of meetings ,briefing packs, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc relating to… …the making of the decision leading to the initial de-selectio...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02009
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - audit and assurance committee minutes and agendas: FOI release

You asked for: All drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Audit and Assurance Committee minutes and agendas relating to the Tuesday 14 May 2019 meeting. This should include versions/drafts of the minutes and agendas not published at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/minutes-meetings-and-agendas, a...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2019-09-19
Reference: FOI/19/02057
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Various documents and correspondence between Marine Scotland and Envirocentre: EIR release

You asked for:- “a. Letter 024 attached to the email of 1.3.19 from EnviroCentre to MS-LOT b. The "Assessment" referred to in the 1st para of the email of 19.7.19 from Marine Scotland to Envirocentre, which was to be submitted by 16.8.19 c.The applicants' response to the request from MS in their email of 19.7.19 for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-17
Reference: FOI/19/02061
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various questions on case against Former First Minister: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Please specify the job description of Ms Katy Bowman, Special Adviser to the First Minister both at present and in 2014. 2. Please identify the line management responsibilities of Ms Liz Lloyd, First Minister’s chief of staff, to Ms Katy Bowman, Special Adviser to the First Minister. 3. Please iden...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.5 s.6 s.17(1) s.3 s.18(1) s.28 s.12 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1)

Published: 2019-09-13
Reference: FOI/19/01942
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme various questions: FOI release

1. Any briefings and/or memos to cabinet ministers regarding the Scottish Growth Scheme and its current status and future. I would like anything produced within the last 12 months. 2. Any briefings/memos or other correspondence that pertains to the future of the Scottish Growth Scheme when it’s initial three year perio...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-12
Reference: FOI/19/01921
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

Please could you supply me with all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc that you have in relation to the specific comparison of environmental constraints and impacts of online dualling of the A96 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 6 attachments

Published: 2019-09-03
Reference: FOI/19/01720
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Interim Report of Mental Health Services in Tayside and correspondence: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: 1. All draft versions of the Interim Report published by the Independent Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Tayside which had sent to the Scottish Government before publication...

FOI not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-23
Reference: FOI/19/01946
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland hotel bookings for AWPR purposes: EIR release

Please provide me with information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to expenses during construction of the AWPR – including and between 1 June 2014 and 28 February 2019. Please tell me how many time Transport Scotland staff claimed back expenses from hotel stays in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshir...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-21
Reference: FOI/19/01595
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Wilton Hill Hawick, road maintenance, complaints and accidents: EIR release

We are making a request under the above act for information relating to Wilton Hill, Hawick, TD9 8BA. In particular, we require the following information, including sight of any written or electronic communications, detailing:- 1. All maintenance and full service reports regarding the carriageway/footway at the above...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-07-10
Reference: FOI/19/01328
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meeting between Scottish Government officials and Mr Todd Warnock: EIR release

You asked for the following information: 1. Was the Scottish Government’s Ramsar policy discussed at that meeting [it being the meeting between Scottish Government officials and Mr Todd Warnock on 30 August 2017]? 2. If so, would you agree that any notes of that meeting should be released? 3. And should the records ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-02
Reference: FOI/19/01471
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence of devolved benefits and cold weather payments: FOI release

You asked for :- Any correspondence in the past 12 months detailing discussions on case transfers for devolved benefits between the DWP and the Scottish Government, the Social Security Directorate and the Housing and Social Justice Directorate”. Any correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Loc...

FOI not held 70 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-06-28
Reference: FOI/19/00750
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL): EIR release

- A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Government and Heathrow Airport, as referenced here https://news.gov.scot/news/support-for-heathrow-expansion - Any assessment the Scottish Government has undertaken of its ability to enforce the commitments made in that MOU. - Any assessments the Scottis...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-05-29
Reference: FOI/19/01055
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Judicial Review against the Scottish Government by former First Minister: FOI release

1. List and details of meetings and phone calls between Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government and senior civil servant James Hynd between 1 October 2017 and 31 December 2017. 2. Itemised list of meetings, phone calls, emails, letters and notes between Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary to the Sco...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.35(1) s.17(1) s.10 s.12 s.65 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-29
Reference: FOI/19/01156
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Investor dinner Cannes March 2019, costs and representatives attending: FOI release

You asked for the information below in relation to an Investor dinner held on the evening of Tuesday 12 March 2019 at the Hôtel Barrière Le Gray d'Albion in Cannes, specifically: 1. The total cost of the event, who paid for it and copies of the receipts or invoices itemising any expenditure. 2. The names of the publi...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-22
Reference: FOI/19/01118
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Department of Trade and Industry communications re: Saudi Arabia: FOI release

1 - Provide details of any correspondence - including emails/minutes of meetings etc - between the Scottish Government and the UK's Department of Trade and Industry regarding Saudi Arabia since 2nd October 2018 please? 2 - Provide details of any correspondence between Scottish Development International and the UK Gover...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-13
Reference: FOI/19/01010
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Programme Delivery Lead, interim professional/IT staff, Social Security Scotland : FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. Total value of the interim managers contract for this assignment 2. Duration of the contract award and any option to extend 3. Appointed supplier 4. Daily rate of the supplied resource (including and excluding any supplier markup) 5. Daily rate both excluding and including VA...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-10
Reference: FOI/19/00954
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - Balmedie to Tipperty traffic signs: EIR release

In relation to the AWPR/8-T Project, we request copies of all records including, but not limited to, files, note, memos, reports, letters, emails, faxes, applications, invoices, contractual documentation, whether in hard copy or stored electronically, and all other documents relating to and concerning those matters set...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00119
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Inspections, defects, and claims of carriageway A78: EIR release

I am now requesting the details of your appeal process as this was not conveyed in any the your response letters thus far. I also seek the following information as way of understanding how this decision was reached and in order for me to have all the facts correct before planning my next stage. I am thereby submittin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00624
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministers and Special Advisers roles responding to FOI requests: FOI review

Please provide the following: (A) any and all procedures, guidance, emails that set out the current role of Ministers and Special Advisers in responding to FOI requests and requests for internal review. (B) a risk assessment that sets out the data protection compliance considerations associated with (A).

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.1(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-09
Reference: FOI/19/00669 Review
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Abellio ScotRail modelling and outcomes - Transport Scotland, Cabinet Secretary correspondence: EIR release

1. Sufficient detail to allow access to all of the facts, modelling and decision outcomes (Abellio ScotRail undertook to reach the December 2018 timetable proposals) 2. Copies of all meetings/ discussions/ minutes in developing response and those received to date, including all correspondence between Transport Scotland...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-04
Reference: FOI/19/00742
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government switch from Ryde's Scale to quantum meruit basis: EIR release

We have been advised that Transport Scotland issued an instruction to the District Valuer’s Office to the effect that agents negotiating fees for any compensation claim relating to the AWPR received prior to 1 May 2014 were to be treated on the basis of Ryde’s Scale +25%. Any claims received after that date would be tr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-25
Reference: FOI/19/00483
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Colin Clark, communications regarding A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen: EIR release

Please provide all communications to and from MP Colin Clark on the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme, including the content of email attachments. Please also provide minutes of all meetings with this MP on the same subject.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-22
Reference: FOI/19/00452
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport