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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Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and education directors meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held yesterday (20 August) between the Education Secretary, Jenny Gilruth, education directors and others. I would also like to request any papers or communications – including emails – sent to participants ahead of the meeting, including any communication sent notifying participants the me...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400427742
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Strategy information: EIR release

May I please see all documents relating to your and other senior officials consideration of these other schemes (apart from the 3 mentioned by me) out of the 12 mentioned in the Scottish Government reportage. Can I also ask why you did not seek to prevent this scheme from operating in this way, which surely breaches t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400424956
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of XL bullies in the G84 area: EIR release

With ref. to above [EIR reference number 202400423090], you confirmed there were less than 10 XL bullies in the G84 area on 18th July. Since the final date for registration was 31st July, can you please now update the final number.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400427267
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Plans for road improvements around Fort William: EIR release

All information in relation to transport changes/road improvements/road infrastructure in and around the Fort William area. Specifically in regards to works/plans in the pipeline for bypass road and active travel. Please supply all information pertaining to this and also all communications with local councillors/msps...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425470
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stone of Destiny correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about or mentioning the Stone of Destiny, between February 1 2024 and May 1 2024? Can this include email correspondence, briefings, minutes from meetings etc?

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

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400425757
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Plans to curb depopulation: FOI release

Could you supply all policy proposals, briefing notes and policy analysis held about plans to curb depopulation, from the last three months? Can this include any reaction analysis undertaken following the publication of the report this year? https://www.gov.scot/publications/supporting-enabling-sustainable-communities...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400425838
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

WhatsApp/Text Messages related to Appeal 202100255908: FOI release

Regarding this FOI Appeal https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100255908/ Please release all the information not released or disclosed or that had a redaction applied in the above FOI request as it is now credible that exemptions applied may have being misapplied or misused, in order to not release some or all of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.26 s.30 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400426366
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Positive and negative impact of international relations with a feminist lens: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, excluding internal, all analysis and briefing notes, and minutes from meetings, about international relations with a feminist lens, specifically about the positive impact of this policy and the negative impact of it, and how it would be i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400426808
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Meetings with Dr Lyndsey Moon: FOI Review

Original request - 202400421460 Please confirm all meetings from 2021 - 2024 the Scottish Government has had with Dr Lyndsey Moon, on which dates they happened, who was involved, what was discussed, who initiated each meeting, and provide any emails, documents and reports relating to these meetings being planned, unde...

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

Published: 2024-09-26
Reference: FOI/202400424131 review of 202400421460
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

ClimateXChange report regarding green hydrogen production and international competitiveness: EIR release

In January 2024, ClimateXChange published a report - Green hydrogen production and international competitiveness - which was commissioned at the request of the Scottish Government. It can be found here: https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/green-hydrogen-production-and-international-competitiveness/ Please provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: EIR/202400423111
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and BBC Question Time producers: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400422148 “I'd like to request a review for the above FOI, specifically the second question: Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and BBC Question Time producers, including complaints and internal correspondence, from the last six months? -If too much, reduce the time...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: FOI/202400428258 Review of 202400422148
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Deputy First Minister, Kevin Stewart MSP and Dick Winchester correspondence: FOI release

Any notes or minutes of a meeting between Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, and Dick Winchester, which took place on 16th July 2024. Please also provide all correspondence between Dick Winchester and the Deputy First Minister (and/or her office) from 8th May 2024 - date. Finally, please provide all correspondence b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: FOI/202400423241
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

A96 corridor review: EIR release

All correspondence regarding the dualling of the A96 since January 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: EIR/202400423416
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Costs associated with commissioning the Harry Burns review: FOI release

1. What were the costs associated with commissioning the Harry Burns review, Targets and Indicators in Health and Social Care in Scotland: A Review?https://www.gov.scot/publications/review-targetsindicators-health-social-care-scotland/ 2. Referring to the document above, Point 81 (bottom of page 20) states: The 18 wee...

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

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: FOI/202400423435
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Current and Former First Minister specific meetings documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held about or from Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah, including email correspondence, briefing notes, internal correspondence, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, between March 1 2024 and July 1 2024? (British Palestinian plastic and reconstructive surgeon). 2. Could you supply all docu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: FOI/202400423666
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Planning submissions for offshore wind installations around Scotland: EIR release

My request concerns planning submissions for offshore wind installations around Scotland since January 1 2020. This includes associated infrastructure such as cabling and sub-stations. I would like a list of all the representations made by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) regarding offshore wind developments. Th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: EIR/202400425450
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rent Officer job vacancy 2024-9096: FOI release

In relation to job vacancy 2024-9096 Rent Officer, I would like to know: 1. How many candidates were interviewed? 2. How many people are on the reserve list for this role?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: FOI/202400423772
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Correspondence to Former Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth MSP regarding dualling of A9 or A96: EIR release

All documents containing advice to the Minister Gilruth regarding the dualling of the A9 and A96 including the section of the A96 from Inverness Smithton to Auldearn, which includes the Nairn by pass.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421993
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Consultation on the dualling of the A96: EIR release

All documents relating to the engagement of consultants for the purposes of the consultation on the dualling of the A96, carried out. In particular I seek sight of the documents comprising the terms of engagement of the consultants and the amount and calculation of the fees and payments for their advice; and whether i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421992
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advice provided to former Minister for Transport regarding the A96 and A9: EIR release

Documentary evidence of all advice provided to Minister Dey, during his tenure as Minister responsible, as regards the dualling of the A96 and A9.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421994
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advice provided to Cabinet Secretary for Transport in relation to the A96 and Nairn bypass: EIR release

Information regarding the advice provided to the Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop in relation to the A96 and Nairn by pass prior to the public meeting which she attended and addressed at Nairn on the 31st May, 2024. I wish to see the advice on these matters provided to the Cabinet Secretary, with particular regard to th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421995
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Datasets regarding commercial fisheries surveillance sightings: EIR Release

Access to any datasets regarding commercial fisheries surveillance sightings. I have contacted the MMO who were able to provide surveillance information. These datasets include information on vessel nationality and gear type between 2018-2022 for the English ICES rectangles. We can comply with any confidential require...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400422936
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communication with Scottish Water: EIR release

All communications between Scottish Government and Scottish Water representatives related to pay and the public sector pay policy, including but not limited to emails, minutes, conversations or discussions, between January 2023 and July 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400422424
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Reports regarding Ending Conversion Practices consultation: FOI release

A copy of each of the five reports from stakeholder roundtable events organised as part of the consultation entitled Ending Conversion Practices in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400422074
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Strategic Resourcing Support job vacancy data: FOI release

In relation to job vacancy 2024-8906 Strategic Resourcing Support I would like to know: Request for information 1: How many candidates were interviewed? Request for information 2: How many people are on the reserve list for this role? Request for information 3: Please provide me with a copy of the lead panel member ...

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

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400421379
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector