Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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3,968 matching releases

Communications relating to 2021 drug death statistics: FOI release

Email or written correspondence from the Scottish Government media department concerning the First Minister's official media statement on the latest NRC report on drug deaths 2021. Specifically the correspondence between the team or individuals who were responsible for helping put together Nicola Sturgeon's statement t...

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

Published: 2022-10-03
Reference: FOI/202200313479
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of staff numbers in Scotland House, Brussels: FOI release

1. How many Scot Gov staff work at the Brussels embassy? Breakdown of their roles. 2. How many staff overall work at the Brussels embassy and if they are not Scot Gov staff who pays for them? 3. How much has been spent on staff at the Brussels Embassy? Breakdown of this.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-09-22
Reference: FOI/202200313481
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ministers pay talks: FOI release

1. Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings, all party groups, and meetings of the whole Scottish...

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

Published: 2022-09-13
Reference: FOI/202200315611
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Road worker fatalities or serious injuries on the network: EIR release

A copy of the text of the case filed by the Lord Advocate in relation to the Reference to the Supreme Court made by her on 28 June 2022.

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

Published: 2022-08-31
Reference: FOI/202200314022
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The appointment of David Mowle to undertake the supervision of Professor Eljamel: FOI release

Who assigned or appointed David Mowle to undertake the supervision of Professor Eljamel? Is there any written instruction or action plan associated with this, and if so, could I please be provided with it?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-31
Reference: FOI/202200315428
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Orbital Energy: FOI release

Any correspondence from Lorna Slater or her ministerial office or any special advisers on the topic of Orbital Energy from the date she became a minister to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-30
Reference: FOI/202200311896
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Applications for legal aid: FOI release

1. The number of applications to the Scottish Ministers to make payment from the legal aid fund in terms of section 4(c) of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 2. Any policy documents, manuals, and decision-making documents in respect of applications in terms of that section. 3. Copies of any ministerial submissions or...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.4 s.4(2) s.17(1) s.36 s.38(1)

Published: 2022-08-30
Reference: FOI/202200308739
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) equality practices agreement: FOI release

The EHRC has today announced that the SQA has signed an agreement to improve its equality practices. Under FOISA, please release any material held by the Scottish Government (specifically ministers, the learning directorate, special advisers and media/press office staff) regarding this agreement and the SQA’s signing o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 228 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-30
Reference: FOI/202100244075
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Constitutional Futures Division: FOI release

A breakdown of the monthly headcount in the Constitutional Futures Division for each month from July 2020 to July 2022. For each month, please also confirm how many staff were employed in the division at each pay grade level and also what the total wage cost of the division was for each month.

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

Published: 2022-08-25
Reference: FOI/202200311928
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Multi-Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contracts: FOI release

“Information relating to the authority's current Multi-Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s). 1. What services are included in the contract(s)? (e.g. printing vs scanning etc) 2. Which supplier is delivering them? (If in-house, please confirm or if multiple provider please identify them) 3. H...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-08-24
Reference: FOI/202200310787
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Appropriate Adult Network: FOI release

The Scottish Appropriate Adult Network's Annual report from the last 2 years (19/20 and 20/21) 21/22 if that has been collated.

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

Published: 2022-08-24
Reference: FOI/202200311387
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to Orbital Energy: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish National Investment Bank on the topic of investing in Orbital Energy from May 7 to date.

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

Published: 2022-08-22
Reference: FOI/202200311897
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Lord Advocate regarding the Supreme Court: FOI release

1) Any correspondence, including meetings, notes, memos, agendas, ministerial briefings and minutes, between the Scottish Government and the office of the Lord Advocate on the topic of the Lord Advocate's reference to the Supreme Court between January 1, 2022 and June 28, 2022. This should include any emails, letters, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-22
Reference: FOI/202200312193
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SPS correspondence: FOI release

1) The correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service where SPS staff flagged an error with the LS/CMI system. The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans said this was first flagged to the Scottish Government on 24 January 2022. Please provide this correspondence and all related corr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 104 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-18
Reference: FOI/202200287009
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Winning bid for Provision of a Digital Strategic Partner for the Information Systems Division: FOI release

Information provided from the winning bid for: JUN451721 Scottish Government Provision of a Digital Strategic Partner for the Information Systems Division Please provide the scoring breakdown if possible too.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-18
Reference: FOI/202200309469
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland (SSS) verification policy and procedures: FOI release

For a copy of SSS Identity Verification policy, procedures & any training given to SSS staff.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.35(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2022-08-18
Reference: FOI/202200302825
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information provided to the Cabinet Secretary to answer S6T-00784: FOI release

A copy of information or briefing notes provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills in order to answer S6T-00784 asked by Willie Rennie MSP in the Chamber on 14th June 2022.

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

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200310397
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

UCI correspondence with Glasgow City Council: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council regarding the 2023 UCI Cycling Championships.

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

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200310369
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Dalzell Steelworks contracts: FOI release

A copy of information or briefing notes provided to the Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise in order to answer the 25 PQs on the sale of Dalzell Steelworks lodged by Willie Rennie MSP on 13th January 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200309713
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Work of Health and Nutrition Inspectors: FOI release

Your organisation manages school inspections including the deployment of Health and Nutrition Inspectors (HaNIs). These question relate to the work of HaNIs. 1. Have HaNIs resumed their roles since the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 2. What percentage of schools inspected since June 2021 have been inspected by HaNIs. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.1 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.20 s.9 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200311708
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding arrangements for UCI cycling championships: FOI release

A copy of all briefings prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, or the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development regarding funding arrangements for the 2023 UCI Cycling Championships.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200310374
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon St Andrews trip: FOI release

All the correspondence and any other messages - email, letter, WhatsApp, text and any other form of communication - between the Scottish Government, including the First Minister's office (including civil servants and special advisers) and The PGA Tour/European Tour/The Open or any other company or agency involved about...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200311419
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Tackling Prostitution: FOI release

I would like to request some information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Your webpage concerning ‘Progress on tackling prostitution’ (29 November 2021) mentions a reference group who will support the short life working group currently working to design the fundamental principles of a new model to ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200309334
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic

Scottish Police Federation: FOI release

A copy of any disclosable records which relate to the following: Copies of audited accounts for the Scottish Police Federation, with any explanatory notes, statements of opinion, reports, findings, cover letters, etc. covering financial year ending 31/3/2019 to present (these should have been provided to the Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.18 s.20 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: foi/202200311270
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic

Audit Scotland’s annual report: NHS in Scotland: FOI release

1. On what date did the Scottish Government first receive an embargoed copy of Audit Scotland’s annual report: NHS in Scotland? 2. Please can you provide all briefing and correspondence between officials and ministers (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, records of phone calls, minutes o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200283512
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector