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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Minister for Energy attendance at the Arctic Circle conference in Reykjavik in October 2023: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of Gillian Martin’s attendance at the Arctic Circle conference in Reykjavik in October 2023, and all transcripts/minutes/notes of speeches/meetings/panels which Gillian Martin participated in during the conference.

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

Published: 2024-03-13
Reference: FOI/202300381920
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 27 September 2023: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, in advance of her appear of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 27 September.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-12
Reference: FOI/202300378332
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Agricultural parish data: EIR release

(a) the number of farm holdings, (b) their size and (c) their farm type (general cropping, cereals, dairy, etc) in the following agricultural parishes: 394, 407, 409, 368, 366, 367, 844, 843, 845 and 581.

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

Published: 2024-03-12
Reference: FOI/202300381721
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): FOI release

Any correspondence between the First Minister and other parties regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) since 7 October 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.28(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-11
Reference: FOI/202400398300
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scotland’s prison population: FOI release

The full briefing provided to Angela Constance for her ministerial statement on Scotland’s prison population delivered on 3 October 2023. The Scottish Government or Scottish Prison Service’s most recent projection of Scotland’s prison population for the future (covering any time period beyond the current date – if a sp...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-11
Reference: FOI/202300380070
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Challenge Authority Programme and Pupil Equity Fund reports: FOI release

'Please can you provide copies of all reports submitted by North Lanarkshire Council to the Scottish Government relating to funding they received through the Challenge Authority Programme and Pupil Equity Fund and closing the poverty related attainment gap.'

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2024-03-05
Reference: FOI/202300391116
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Civil servants employed overseas: FOI release

How many civil servants are currently employed overseas, broken down by (a) directorate, (b) pay grade and (c) country in which they are employed? Can I also please have their job titles if possible?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202400392654
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Work and skills

Minister for Energy and Environment briefing notes for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Gillian Martin, Minister and the Environment, before she appeared before Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 1 November 2023.

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

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383426
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former First Minister meeting with Frazer McKinley, The Promise Scotland: FOI release

Details of the meeting that took place between the then First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Frazer McKinley, from the Promise Scotland, on the 14th November 2022. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the meeti...

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

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202300380840
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Promise Partnership and Corra Foundation funds: FOI release

Details of each meeting that has taken place between Scottish Government officials with representatives of the Corra Foundation between January 1st 2017 and October 13th 2023. Details of the decision makers panel for all funds related to, and distributed, the Promise. Also can you please provide details of the process ...

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

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202300380837
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Patient infections at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI Review

1. All communication between NHS GGC and Scottish Government on patient infections at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus between 2015 and 2019. 2. All communication between NHS GGC and Scottish Government relating to the risk of infection at the QEUH campus between 2015 and 2019. 3. All reports shared betwe...

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

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI 202300374371 review of 202300365435
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Education provision in the Dargavel area of Renfrewshire: FoI release

Copies of all correspondence between Renfrewshire Council and the Scottish Government on the issue of education provision in the Dargavel area of Renfrewshire since 1st October 2022 (inclusive). This to include all correspondence: Written correspondence (letters and emails) Telephone logs Meeting notes

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.34(1)

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202300373942
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government officials authorised to post on X/Twitter account: FOI release

A list of those persons authorised to tweet from the @scotgov X/Twitter account. If there is a person (or persons) who must approve any tweet from the account, please identify who those persons are.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300390046
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI release

Details of the meeting that took place between Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 9th June 2021. This should include an agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the DFM to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the meeting and the note/minute ta...

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

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300380852
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Late Payment Reports from DWP: FoI release

In a previous FOI response (ref 202300363385) Social Security Scotland stated: “We hold reports which are generated by the Department for Work and Pensions who process payments on our behalf. Social Security Scotland receive reports of payments which have been flagged as late and the number of days delayed” Based on th...

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

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300372953
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government international offices: FOI release

Is the Scottish Government still planning on opening an international office in Warsaw and if so when will it open, how many staff will it include and full cost of it broken down. In one of the international offices foi releases, officials say a report is being written on the effectiveness of the international offices....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.1 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300376045
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

First Minister meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28: FOI release

If you could provide copies of all correspondence and messages, including emails and WhatsApps, regarding the invitation and arrangements for the First Minister to meet President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28. Please also include any correspondence with the UK Government and any briefings prepared for the First Minis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.32(1)A s.38(1)B s.32 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300388013
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

A9 Perth to Inverness dualling programme: EIR release

Alex Neil, former Infrastructure Minister, told Holyrood's Citizen Participation Committee today: "On 28 May 2012 I received a detailed memorandum addressed to me and Keith Brown, who was my deputy as the minister for housing and transport. “Annex D gives the outline programme bit by bit for the completion of the A9.”...

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

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300379411
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Ardrossan Campus project: EIR release

Copies of all emails, letters and meeting notes between SFT and the Scottish Government (Ministers and Civil Servants) regarding the Ardrossan Campus project since 1st January 2019. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulat...

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

Published: 2024-02-16
Reference: 202200323297
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Home Energy Scotland loans halted for solar PV: EIR release

A copy of any correspondence or documentation received by the Scottish Government in response to its decision to halt loans given through Home Energy Scotland only for solar PV.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-16
Reference: FOI/202300373321
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity attendance at Rural Affairs and Islands Committee: FOI release

All briefing notes that were provided to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, prior to her appearance before the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 13 September.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300375984
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Closure of Battleby House: FOI release

A copy of the fully costed business case document relative to the decision to close and sell Battleby House and grounds, and associated relocation costs. And also any final report document to Ministers relative to the decision.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300376360
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Flooding and related problems with the Culvert in area of Carnbee Estate and Ellen Glens Road: EIR release

Please advise all reported information relating to flooding issues within the length of Ellen's Glen Road (off Lasswade Road) EH16 over the past 20 years. All reported incidents of flooding or damage reported and remedial work undertaken at the Culvert located between Carnbee Estate and Ellen Glens road off Lasswade Ro...

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

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300384839
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between John Stevenson and Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI review

You asked for a review of the Scottish Government response (dated 22 March 2023, reference 202300345249) to your Freedom of Information Request (dated 28 February 2023).

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

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300349141 Review of 202300345249
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Caledonian Maritime Assets correspondence, 30 June to 31 December 2017: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) and Kevin Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited on dates between 30th June 2017 and 31st December 2017, and emails including the word: “launch”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 117 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202200315069
Directorate
Topic: Public sector