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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Details of the Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group: FOI review

Could you provide me with copies of all information including, but not limited to, minutes, correspondence, notes of telephone calls and emails held by Scottish Government on: 1. A copy of the Terms of Reference of the “Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group” 2. Details of funding of the “Misogyny and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-24
Reference: FOI/202100182640 review of 202100156907
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

National Advisory Committee on Chronic Pain (NACCP) patients: FOI review

1. To ask, under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, individually and separately, for all electronic or other written communications and information, including notes, between Scottish Government officials and appointees and anyone involved with the National Advisory Committee on Chronic Pain (NACCP) dealing with...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-24
Reference: FOI/202100187441 review of 202100158622
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the consultation on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Equality Network and Scottish Trans Alliance about the consultation on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill since 17 March 2020.

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

Published: 2021-05-21
Reference: FOI/202100187091
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Draft independence referendum correspondence: FOI release

Copies of the correspondence and/or set of correspondence (emails, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, letters and/or otherwise relevant) where the draft independence bill, published 22 March, was signed off by a member of the Scottish Government Cabinet.

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

Published: 2021-05-21
Reference: FOI/202100186137
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Introduction of a national tutoring scheme internal communication: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, texts or WhatsApp messages) on the subject of the introduction of a national tutoring scheme for school pupils. I would like this information from 15 February 2021 to 29 March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202100187582
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Conservatives policy to end rough sleeping: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (briefing, emails, letters, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/or otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers regarding the Scottish Conservatives policy to end rough sleeping by 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202100189881
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 Correspondence concerning mass population testing: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government relating to any internal correspondence and documentation circulated to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Health between November 2 and November 17 2020 that references the UK Mass Population Testing Plan for COVID-19.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 111 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202000112355
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish international offices: FOI release

Details for each of the international offices maintained by the Scottish Government for the most recent (12 months) period: a) headcount, FTE and total costs; b) most recent annual report or equivalent.

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

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202100181623
Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security communication infrastructure: FOI release

1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? 3. When is your contract renewal date? 4. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 5. Please confirm the value of the initial project? 6. Please confirm the total ong...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.18 s.22 s.26 s.32

Published: 2021-05-17
Reference: FOI/202100185389
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services: FOI review

1. In correspondence 202100/158515, you asked for copies of all correspondence between NHS Tayside, NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government on the matters pertaining to the commissioning of the 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services. 2. In correspondence 202100/168460, you asked “Why did the Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-05-17
Reference: FOI/202100180085 review of 202100158515
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 UK Four Nations meeting over Christmas period: FOI release

1. What medical advice were the SNP given in November when agreeing to Christmas mixing for all four nations? Did the SNP challenge the Conservative Government in Westminster on this plan? If so, what evidence is there? 2. Has the SNP made any challenge to the Westminster Conservative Government on the international tr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-13
Reference: FOI/202100145803
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meeting between Health Homes and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport: FOI release

1) Any minutes, handouts, shared documents, agendas, notes, briefing papers, follow-up emails, notes taken by attendees from the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport and care home groups in the week commencing Feb 15 referenced by Jason Leitch at the daily coronavirus briefing on February 24. 2) A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-13
Reference: FOI/202100164833
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 return to school: FOI review

Further to my acknowledgement letter of 16 March, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). You said: “The government is already in breach of the law and is now asking me to allow it to go to 150% of the stated time limit , wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-05-12
Reference: FOI/202100176220 review of 202100149409
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Official meeting with Homes for Scotland 18 January 2018: FOI release

Minister for Housing and Local Government, Kevin Stewart meeting with Ken Gillespie, Homes for Scotland, 18 January 2018. Details being sought include: 1, Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Venue and list of attendees 4. Minutes or notes from meeting 5. Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-11
Reference: FOI/202100175071
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information regarding the Tied Pubs Bill: FOI release

A copy of advice ministers received from civil servants regarding Tied Pubs before the Stage 1 debate of the Tied Pubs Bill in the Scottish Parliament. A copy of correspondence (written and digital) between ministers and civil servants regarding the Tied Pubs Bill before and after the Stage 1 debate. You clarified you ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-11
Reference: FOI/202100183693
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Official meeting with Homes for Scotland 31 October 2019: FOI release

Derek McKay meeting with Homes For Scotland Nicola Barclay on 31 October 2019. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Venue and list of attendees 4. Minutes or notes from meeting 5. Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-10
Reference: FOI/202100175100
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Official meeting with Springfield Properties 29 October 2019: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek McKay meeting with Innes Smith of Springfield Properties on 29 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

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

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100167515
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) independent review: FOI release

Details of all meetings, virtual or in person, held from the point at which Scottish Government officials or representatives received a draft form of the OECD Independent Review of Curriculum for Excellence in which this report was discussed. Please include details of the meeting scheduled for Monday 15 February, as re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100166439
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Analysis relating to the inclusion of sex/gender within Hate Crime Bill: FOI release

Analysis provided by officials which led to the Scottish Government’s initial decision to reject Lord Bracadale’s recommendation to include what he termed “gender” as a protected characteristic in the Bill, and any subsequent analysis which was used to confirm this position. Any further detailed analysis undertaken by ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202100165382
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications 2021: FOI release

All correspondence between John Swinney, Special Advisers or government officials and the SQA regarding plans / options for the awarding of National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications in 2021. The time frame for this request is Jan 1 2021 - Jan 31 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202100162263
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications relating to vaccine rollout: FOI release

Correspondence (emails, notes, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) from the Scottish Government Communications Team regarding the poll undertaken by Savanta ComRes by The Scotsman on 11 February 2021 between the period of 9 February 2021 to 23 February 2021.

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

Published: 2021-05-05
Reference: FOI/202100164031
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details of Movers and Shakers Build to Rent forum dinner 2017: FOI release

The then Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, Derek MacKay, at Movers and Shakers Build to Rent Forum, pre-conference dinner, 11 October 2017. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Copy of any speech delivered 4. List of all attendees 5. Minutes or notes from any meeting 6...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-04-29
Reference: FOI/202100167551
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Fireworks (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: FOI release

The Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment states that the Scottish Government consulted with various stake holders in respect of this instrument. In light of the industry and public interest in this matter, we would request the following:- 1. Copies of correspondence (written and email) regarding this proposed legi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) s.20 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-27
Reference: FOI/202100163098
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Documents pertaining to teachers one off payment of £400: FOI release

All documentation regarding the decision to offer a single payment to teachersand lecturers rather than paying an amount determined by student numbers. All documentation regarding the decision to offer £400, including how this specific amount was calculated.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-27
Reference: FOI/202100163050
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair work meeting with Miller Homes: FOI release

Derek McKay meeting with Chris Endsor, Chief Executive of Miller Homes on 1 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-27
Reference: FOI/202100167507
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector