Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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2,662 matching releases

Preparation of the letter that Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands sent to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee: EIR release

All correspondence that relates to the preparation of the letter that Mairi Gougeon sent to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 24 September 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: EIR/202400433564
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Commonwealth Games correspondence with the UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and the office of the UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport regarding the 2026 Commonwealth games. Information s...

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

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: FOI/202400432545
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Plans to supply piped potable water to England: EIR release

Information on supplying piped potable water to England.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: EIR/202400433037
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Review undertaken by Social Security Scotland to identify saving options: FOI release

Request for information 1: The copy of communication received by Social Security Scotland from the Scottish Government that asked for the identification savings options. (Referred to by the Cabinet Secretary). Request for information 2: A copy of the initial reply to the Scottish Government by Social Security Scotland...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400431699
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Deputy Prime Minister regarding the Winter Fuel Payment: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400426988 All meeting agendas, notes and information referencing the Winter Fuel Payment from the meeting held between First Minister John Swinney and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on 15 August 2024 in Edinburgh.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.28 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400431924 Review of 202400426988
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister's visit to the Acorn Project and Peterhead Port: EIR release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, briefing notes and correspondence held relating to John Swinney's visit to the Acorn Project and Peterhead port on Monday July 22?

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: EIR/202400429343
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Emerita Professor Louise Hayward correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and Emerita Professor Louise Hayward from 22/06/2024 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433578
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Deputy First Minister correspondence with the National Strategy for Economic Transformation Delivery Board: FOI release

All of Kate Forbes’s (The Deputy First Minister) correspondence with the National Strategy for Economic Transformation Delivery Board since becoming Deputy First Minister in May 2024.

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400429509
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Education Scotland Digital Services Organogram: FOI release

Organisation chart for Digital/IT from CIO/Director down to management, including job titles and names.

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400434890
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding Edinburgh Jazz Bar: FOI release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions or is from/to the Edinburgh Jazz Bar, including email correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, briefings, from the last six months?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400432764
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with founder of HALO Urban Regeneration: FOI release

All documentation from Kate Forbes' meeting with Marie Macklin on August 9 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431283
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding multiple First Minister meetings and appearances: FOI release

All documentation from John Swinney's meeting with Andy Burnham on August 12, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI. All documentation from John Swinney's appearance taking the salute at the Edinbu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.39(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431387
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Commonwealth Games 2026: FOI release

Can I please request the following information under Freedom of Information legislation: Any correspondence (e-mails, letters notes,briefings, text, etc) between the UK Government and the Scottish Government regarding the Commonwealth Games 2026 between 5 July 2024 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431460
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Meetings with Alexander Dennis, NFI Group and NFI International Limited: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of Alexander Dennis and/or NFI Group and/or NFI International Limited between 1st March 2023 and 12th September 2024 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. 3. Any correspondence relating to the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431749
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Constitutional Futures Division and other organisations: FOI release

For the period 18th June 2023 – date, please provide a list of all meetings (in person or virtual) between civil servants working for the Constitutional Futures Division and persons or organisations outside the Scottish Government. Please include the dates on which each meeting took place.

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

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430631
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A725 central junction traffic light sequence: EIR release

The following in relation to the central junction on the A725 that has the A8 Eastbound on/off slip roads: how the traffic light sequence for the Right Signal in the Junction operates; and failing the above info being available, how the traffic light sequence for all lights in the Junction operate.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400432270
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Creative Scotland and Open Fund for Individuals applications: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what day the Scottish Government was informed by Creative Scotland that the Open Fund for Individuals would stop accepting applications on 30th August 2024. 2. Please provide a copy of all data the Scottish Government has relating to its receiving and subsequently handling of a) the announcement b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430256
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and UK monarchy: FOI release

Please share any communications exchanged between the government and the UK monarchy or their representatives from 21 February 2023 to the present date, which relate to: Laws and Legislation The Crown Estate Property or assets owned by the monarchy Crown consent Carbon emissions Deer Please include all communication ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400431736
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Risk Assessment for roadworks on the A92: EIR release

Sight of the Risk Assessment for the night works currently ongoing on the A92.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400433110
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former Minister for Public Health and Sport's WhatsApp messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI Review

Original request 202400427867 MSP Mairi Gougeon's What's App messages from her Ministerial position during the Covid 19 pandemic.

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

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400432336 Review of 202400427867
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

ScotWind drawdown funding meetings: EIR release

A list of all internal and external meetings where drawing down ScotWind funding was discussed since 23 January 2024. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings and this topic.

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

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: EIR/202400430251
Directorate
Topic: Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Overcrowding concerns at railway stations: FOI release

Any correspondence, including briefings for Scottish Ministers or Transport Scotland officials, about health and safety concerns resulting from overcrowding concerns at railway stations, since January 2024.

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

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400430600
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Head of New and Environmental Taxes Unit and Graeme McCormick: FOI release

All correspondence and notes of phone calls or meetings (in person or virtual), between the Scottish Government’s Head of New and Environmental Taxes Unit, Martin Davidson and Graeme McCormick, from 1st February 2022 - date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400429953
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Contract between Glendevon Energy and CARES/Local Energy Scotland: EIR Review

Original request - 202400413233 Contract document between Glendevon Energy and CARES/Local Energy Scotland for the provision of loan funding to facilitate the development of a Hydro Scheme at Loch a’ Bhraoin, Garve, IV23 2QN. I do not have the date of the contract but a planning application for the scheme was lodged w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: EIR/202400424306 review of 202400413233
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Junction A84, between the Loch Lubnaig South Car Park and Stank Road: EIR release

Information relating to the A84 between the junction with the Loch Lubnaig South Car Park and the junction with Stank Road from January 2023 to date. In particular, the following information: - 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the roads inspection regime, including d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400432700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport