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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Scottish Parliament legal correspondence regarding UNCRC Bill: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (letters, emails, texts or otherwise between Scottish Government Officials and Scottish Government Ministers on the subject of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill where "competency" or the Scottish Parliament's legal competence is discuss...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100257606
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Appointments to BBC Board Scotland Nation Member: FOI release

“Copies of all correspondence, digital and physical, record and notes of meetings regarding appointment to the position of the Scotland Nation Member on the Board of the BBC from August 1 2021 until today - involving at least, but not limited to, the Scottish Government, UK Government, BBC and the Commissioner for Publ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-17
Reference: FOI/202100267466
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill: FOI release

"Copies of any correspondence (emails, texts, letters or otherwise) between Scottish Government officials and Ministers, where the UK Supreme Court decision on the case 'REFERENCE by the Attorney General and the Advocate General for Scotland – United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-17
Reference: FOI/202100257512
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding COP26 COVID testing protocol: FOI Review

1. Any internal correspondence, handouts, reports, documents, memos which reference the COP26 testing protocol and the evidence of its efficacy between November 1 to date. 2. Any references to the COP26 testing protocol in discussions around the vaccine certification scheme from November 1 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200269688 Review of 202100257331
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings regarding age of obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate: FOI release

Since 1 April 2020, have Scottish Government Ministers and/or officials met with the following organisations to discuss proposals to reduce the age at which an individual can obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate and the implications for the use of single sex spaces in schools? 1. Teaching trades unions 2. Children a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-10
Reference: FOI/202200269367
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Preparations for referendum on Scottish independence: FOI release

What level of resource is the Scottish Government providing for referendum and independence planning, communications and public engagement during 2022 and 2023? Please include specific information on: Number of Scottish Government officials (full-time equivalent), job grades and cost; Freelance, Legal and Consultancy ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-03-09
Reference: FOI/202200278056
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details of preparations for Papal visit during COP26: FOI release

A copy of all preparations by the Scottish Government to have: welcomed the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Scotland, accommodated any attempt by the Holy Father to have communicated Divine Mercy to the government within the Scottish Parliament, and thanked the Pope upon departing Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-08
Reference: FOI/202200269217
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Recruitment of Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mr Chris Gibb as Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings: 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...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-08
Reference: FOI/202100266550
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications regarding teachers' class contact time: FOI release

Any communication between the Scottish Government (ministers, spads, learning directorate) and COSLA regarding the reduction of teachers' class contact time. This should include records of meetings, and attachments to emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-03
Reference: FOI/202200275188
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Details of Gender Recognition Unit: FOI release

I cannot find any official webpage about the Gender Recognition Unit on the Scottish Government website nor through a Google search. Please provide me with the following information as soon as possible: The web address for the Gender Recognition Unit. The remit for the Gender Recognition Unit. The latest budget for th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-03-03
Reference: FOI/202200276558
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Chief Statistician guidance to public bodies on sex and gender: FOI release

1. Details of any sessions ran by the Chief Statistician for those individuals in public bodies responsible for collecting, managing, publishing and sharing data related to sex and gender up to 25 January 2022, and details of any further sessions planned. 2. Copies of all presentations and other material used in those ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-03-02
Reference: FOI/202200275789
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication relating to 2021 SQA awards: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text or Whatsapp messages) on the subject of the 2021 SQA Awards. Any communications between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the 2021 SQA Awards. In both cases I would like this information between 28 June 2021 and 12 Jul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 127 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100226849
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Lord Advocate meetings: FOI release

“1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) The Lord Advocate's meetings wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202200273192
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Preparations for a second independence referendum: FOI release

Please may you provide me with: The name of the unit within the Scottish Government working on preparations for a second independence referendum. The budget allocated to the unit for the rest of the parliamentary term, and if possible, could this be broken down by year. The date on which the unit was established. How ...

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

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202200275282
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Remuneration package for Turnaround Director of Ferguson Marine: FOI release

To ask Scottish Ministers to provide all correspondence, emails and reports that specifically relate to the remuneration package to Mr Hair, via his management company, that culminated in his appointment as Turnaround Director on 14th August 2019 by Scottish Ministers. Given Mr Hair's significant remuneration package f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-28
Reference: FOI/202100265968
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Advisory sub-group on Education and Children’s issues: FOI release

On 5th October 2021, the Advisory Sub-Group on Education and Children’s Issues met and subsequently recommended that children in secondary schools could remove masks while seated in class. I understand that draft guidance to that effect was subsequently drawn up by the Scottish Government and this draft guidance was th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-28
Reference: FOI/202100253392
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Total cost associated with the International Office Network: FOI release

Annual total operating costs for each international office The number of staff who work at each office What performance measures there are in each office to (a) monitor their effective, (b) ensure they are achieving their objectives and (c) provide value for money Actions which have been carried out by each office that...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-23
Reference: FOI/202100250152
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Details of the Scottish Government Dalzell agreement: FOI release

Details on the Scottish Government's Dalzell agreement, specifically: On what date concerns regarding the indemnity were first raised with Ministers. What (i) legal, and (ii) external advice has the Scottish Government taken on the effect or legality of the indemnity. What, if any, assessments it has made on financial ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29

Published: 2022-02-21
Reference: FOI/202100267443
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communication with SQA from May 2021: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Qualifications Authority from 17 May to 23 June 2021, broken down by 6 separate timeframes (Micase refs: 239803, 239817, 239833, 239841, 239847, 239858). Clarification was provided on 27 September 2021, that the request related to the 'future of the SQA in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 86 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-21
Reference: FOI/202100239833
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ernst & Young LLP communications regarding Just Transition Review of Scottish Energy Sector: FOI release

1) All internal correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ernst & Young LLP around the Just Transition Review of the Scottish Energy Sector awarded to the firm earlier this year. 2) All copies of the contract, specification of work, agreement, or further details about the work being undertaken by Ernst & Young...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100262356
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

First Minister visit to Longannet power station demolition: 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 Scottish Power, or any other company or agency involved, on the First Minister's ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100262808
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence with IOD PARC as consultancy support ahead of COP26: FOI release

1. All internal correspondence between the Scottish Government and IOD PARC or its employees as part of the firm's work as consultancy support ahead of COP26 to develop a strategy for how the Scottish Government could reach its aims for the Under 2 Coalition and COP26. 2. All copies of the contract, specification of wo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100262390
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scotland specific aspect of HS2: FOI release

The following information:- I wish to request, under FoI, correspondence during 2021 between Transport Scotland and its UK Government counterparts over a Scotland specific aspect of HS2.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.27(1) s.27 s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100261368
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI release

A series of questions, and for information, with regards to the Health and Wellbeing Census. These are dealt with below. What age children are targeted by the census? You also asked for: 1) A full copy of the census. 2) A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. 3) A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100260600
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Professor Niamh Fitzgerald: FOI release

"Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Stirling with officials from the Population Health Directorate covering the period November 2020 to January 2021. Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Sterling with the Cabinet Secre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100261824
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector