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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426 matching releases

Correspondence relating to ear thermometers: FOI release

“My request follows a previous FOI response (202100258087) on correspondence relating to ear thermometers previously included in Baby Boxes, and the decision to replace them last year. 1. In the e-mail, copied below, which was sent to the Minister for Children and Young People on February 15, 2021, the second sentence ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-19
Reference: FOI/202200272862
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to the Into Headship Programme: FOI release

You asked Education Scotland for information relating to the Into Headship Programme. 1. Into Headship was first delivered in 2015, could you please tell me for every year the course has run how many participants embarked on the course and how many completed it? I would like the figures for each year of the programme (...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-03-30
Reference: FOI/202200280970
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

COVID-19 travel advice regarding PCR testing changes: FOI release

“Please provide by freedom of information emails and replies between the Clinical Director Jason Lietch and the First Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors discussing her covid travel update advice issued on or around the end of November beginning of December 2021. Where she stated that anyone return...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-08
Reference: FOI/202200270154
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of BrewDog funding and correspondence: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government paid to Brewdog since 2007? 2. Breakdown of each payment and the reasons for each payment and when each payment was made? 3. Any email or text correspondence between government ministers and James Watt or Brewdog representatives since 2007?

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-03-07
Reference: FOI/202200275787
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Recruitment of ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mrs Joanne Maguire as ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer 1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this. 2. How many candidates were considered for this position. 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to minis...

FOI not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100266556
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding ScotRail Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

I wish to make an FOI request. Scotrail has announced a new chief operating officer for when the train operator becomes a public body. The appointment was made for this public body which is controlled by the Scottish Government. I have a number of questions below which were not answered in the past week. ScotRail annou...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.60 s.8 s.3 s.17(1) s.5 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100267154
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Media campaign fronted by Janey Godley: FOI Review

With reference to the recent media campaign fronted by Janey Godley (JG), I am seeking the following information: (1) Who initially proposed JG to front the campaign? (2) All internal communications proposing and discussing the proposal for JG to front the campaign. (3) All communications with the creative services age...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.7 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100257829 Review of 202100248293
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with the developer of Covid certification: FOI Release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the developer of the Covid certification, (i.e vaccine passports) app, since September 1st 2021. This should include, but not be exclusive to, any discussions around launch dates, testing of the app, how ready it was for launch, and the likelihood of any technical ...

FOI not held 70 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-31
Reference: FOI/202100244244
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funding and grants provided to Relationships Scotland: FOI release

All funds and grants provided to Relationships Scotland, 18 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EP, and Family Mediation Highland, 46 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EH from the Scottish Government to be provided to me. I'm looking for the following (Detailed): Funds provided to Relationships Scotland from the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.7 s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-01-10
Reference: FOI/202100252824
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) regarding changes to appeals process: FOI Review

1. Please provide the minutes of any meeting of Scottish Government Ministers and employees of the SQA, from 2009 to the present, during which the meeting references or in any way discusses changes to the appeals process of the SQA. 2. To provide information relating to any consultation process the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-12-09
Reference: FOI/202100247961 Review of 202100210124
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Care home discharge data request submitted to Public Health Scotland: FOI release

You asked for information relating to FOI 2020000189 submitted to PHS. Specifically, you asked for: Emails from/to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social and their staff, and any email attachments; Internal meeting minutes, or reports; Media briefing notes prepared by the Cabinet Secretary and/or government press...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-30
Reference: FOI/202100244601
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding travelling show people fund run by Cora foundation: FOI release

Can you give me a list of who received the traveling show people fund run by the Cora foundation and what was the criteria needed to be awarded this fund. What roll did the showmens guild have in deciding the format for who would receive the fund. What was the roll of the showmens guild in vetting applicants and did th...

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

Published: 2021-11-22
Reference: FOI/202100245802
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to Alternative Certification Model (ACM): FOI release

1. How many teachers were (a) due to receive the £400 payment to support the delivery of the Alternative Certification Model (b) have still to receive the payment to date, and (c) received less than £400. 2. Please provide a copy of all the feedback received by the Scottish Government from teachers regarding the policy...

FOI not held 70 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100229612
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Official meeting with Alex Hynes on 17 November and 15 December 2020: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Mathieson and Alex Hynes on 17th November 2020 and 15 Dec 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI not held 70 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.30 s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-08
Reference: FOI/202100232184
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Legal agreement with Ernst & Young: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information request which was allocated reference number 202100227936. You submitted the following request: A copy of the signed legal agreement between the Scottish Government and Ernst & Young regarding due diligence on the Lochaber Guar...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-29
Reference: FOI/202100235635 Review of 202100227936
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Glasgow Prestwick Airport runway repair: FOI release

1. Internal management documents from period 2018-2021 relating to remedial maintenance work identified on Glasgow Prestwick Airport’s runway. 2. The Complete internal management report related to damages cause to Glasgow Prestwick airport’s runway by CargoLux B747 at 2pm on Wednesday July 7th 2021. 3. Initial damage a...

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

Published: 2021-10-25
Reference: FOI/202100238405
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minister for Justice and Police Scotland discussion regarding high risk data sharing: FOI review

1. Please provide all correspondence, between the Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials),The Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police authority regarding the meeting held for the legitimate and lawful justification and evidence’s for High Risk data sharing to be changed from consen...

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

Published: 2021-10-25
Reference: FOI/202100241159 review of 202100232466
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland recruitment of Project Lead post: FOI release

Information regarding recruitment for a particular post with Social Security Scotland. We have interpreted these requests for information on recruitment to relate to the Temporary Responsibility Supplement (TRS) Project Lead post, with three requests relating to the workforce in general. 1. How many people applied for ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.7 s.8

Published: 2021-10-25
Reference: FOI/202100239176
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Permanent Secretary blog post on internal intranet: FOI release

Under FoI could you please send me a blog post on Saltire written by Leslie Evans about the Black Lives Matter movement, and include all comments which were left by staff in response to this. The post I am referring to was referenced by Ms Evans in a Q&A session with staff on July 23. Ms Evans said: "I was equally thou...

FOI not held 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-20
Reference: FOI/202100226047
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Saltire comments regarding pronouns intranet poll: FOI release

I understand there was a poll run recently on the Scottish Government's Saltire intranet service about the use of pronouns on email signatures. The poll I am referring to is mentioned in this FOI response: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100210730/. Under FoI, could you please provide copies of all comments wh...

FOI not held 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-18
Reference: FOI/202100225976
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister meeting with The Hunter Foundation May 2017: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100175036 Please can you provide details of the following meeting? Nicola Sturgeon meeting and dinner The Hunter Foundation on the 26th May 2017 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda Attendees at meeting and minutes or notes from meeting List of attendees at dinner,...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.38(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2021-10-12
Reference: FOI/202100235298 review of 202100175036
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Meeting between Director of Rail and Professor Iain Docherty: FOI Review

I am requesting a review of case number 202100228760 for: A list of all meetings that have taken place between Director of Rail, Bill Reeve, and Professor Iain Docherty of Stirling University. From those meetings can you provide: · Pre meeting briefing(s) · Agenda · Venue and list of attendees · Minutes or notes from...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2021-10-05
Reference: FOI/202100231984 review of 202100228760
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information related to miscarriage of justice compensation: FOI release

1. Since January 1st 2016 to December 31st 2020 how many individuals applied to receive compensation after being wrongly convicted in Scotland? 2. Since January 1st 2016 to December 31st 2020 what was the total length of time individuals who were wrongly convicted in Scotland spent in prison? 3. Since January 1st 2016 ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1)

Published: 2021-09-29
Reference: FOI/202100230964
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government international offices: FOI release

Can you provide for each of the international offices ( Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, London, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC) the following information: 1. How many staff work for each office. 2. The title and job description for each member of staff. 3. The salary of each member of staff. 4. The costs of runnin...

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

Published: 2021-09-23
Reference: FOI/202100227934
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (MHTS) recruitment: FOI release

Information in relation to my application to the vacancy of legal member of the MHTS. Specifically: 1) Who were the two parties who sifted through the applications? 2) What were the criteria they used in assessing the applications? 3) How many of the 10 vacancies apply to Aberdeen and the North East; and how many ap...

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

Published: 2021-09-21
Reference: FOI/202100229987
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills