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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Correspondence relating to the Referendum Scotland Bill: FOI review

Copies of all emails that include the phrase ‘Referendums Scotland Bill Team’ (including in the message, email signature or an attachment).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000129218 review of 202000106129
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence from hospitality industry business owners and employees: FOI release

Between 7 October and 9 October 2020 how many letters, emails or other forms of correspondence were received by the Scottish Government and/or Scottish Government Ministers (Including Nicola Sturgeon) from anyone identifying as an business owner or employee in the hospitality industry? Please provide copies of this cor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000103835
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the draft bill for an independence referendum: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, hand-written notes, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, briefings and/or otherwise) between civil servants, Special Advisors and/or the Cabinet Secretary Mike Russell regarding the publishing of the draft bill for an independence referendum outlined in the Scottish Gove...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000122177
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Programme for Government, Public sector

Correspondence from business owners or employees in hospitality industry: FOI release

Between 21 October and 22 October 2020 how many letters, emails or other forms of correspondence were received by the Scottish Government and/or Scottish Government Ministers (Including Nicola Sturgeon) from anyone identifying as an business owner or employee in the hospitality industry? Please provide copies of this c...

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

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000103849
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, +1 more … Public sector

First Minister's full diary between specific dates: FOI release

"the First Minister’s full diary for the 20 and 21 November 2017. For any meetings that occurred on those days, please provide details and any notes/minutes regarding these meetings as well as any texts/instant messages from the First Minister regarding these meetings."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000109458
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Discussions concerning Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) interim report: FOI release

1. Details of all the discussions between Scottish Ministers and the OECD on the subject of its producing an interim report (including copies of all correspondence, documents, reports, minutes, letters and emails). 2. A copy of all the internal Scottish Government discussions (including with Scottish Government agencie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-19
Reference: FOI/202000120882
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

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

1. A copy of any submissions (evidence, reports, opinions or similar) received to date by the Scottish Government or National Coordinator, sent to them for the purposes of being passed to the OECD, which were returned to the sender without being considered by the OECD (either not referred to the OECD, or referred to th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-19
Reference: FOI/202000120876
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Former Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing drug deaths statistics communications: FOI release

"All emails, letters, minutes of meetings, briefings, hand written notes, records of phone conversations and messages on encrypted phone apps between The Public Health Minister, The Cabinet Secretary for health, the First Minister and the Chair of the Drugs death task force or anyone in their private office or Minister...

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

Published: 2021-02-19
Reference: FOI/202100134969
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Equality and Human Rights Commission: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government Justice Directorate and the Equality and Human Rights Commission from the months of May, June, July and August 2020. 2. Meeting minutes or other documents mentioning the Equality and Human Rights Commission from the months of May, June, July and August 2020 held by the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.36 s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-02-18
Reference: FOI/202000092321
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government Justice Directorate and Stonewall Scotland from the months of May, June, July and August 2020. 2. Meeting minutes or other documents mentioning Stonewall Scotland from the months of May, June, July and August 2020 held by the Scottish Government Justice Directorate.

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

Published: 2021-02-18
Reference: FOI/202000089694
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications to Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills regarding National 5 exams: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, regarding the decision to cancel National 5 exams in 2021. I would like this information from 08 October 2020 to 16 October 2020.

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

Published: 2021-02-18
Reference: FOI/202000099391
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Teacher correspondence regarding 2021 Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

Correspondence (including letters or emails) from members of the public, who are identifying as teachers, to the Scottish Government, on the subject of 2021 SQA qualifications. I would like this information from 01 September 2020 to 05 November 2020.

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

Published: 2021-02-18
Reference: FOI/202000108210
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to discharges from NHS hospitals to care homes: FOI release

You asked for all internal and external correspondence and communications held by Scottish Government and dated between August 16 2020 and October 6 2020 which refers to the report ‘Discharges from NHS hospitals to care homes between 1 March and 31 May 2020’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000095771
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Fearless Femme CIC Fearlessly CIC The Ampersand Project: FOI Review

All possible documentation between November 2018 and March 2020 relating to the successful transfers of funding, financial reporting and CEO/Board restructuring & ownership from the company previously known as Fearless Femme CIC, which then became Fearlessly CIC, and is now known as The Ampersand Project, situated on C...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 95 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000059603 Review of 202000028403
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communications with Children's Hearings Scotland regarding panel member numbers: FOI release

“Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of Children's Hearings Scotland. I would like this to include letters, emails, phone calls, and typed or hand-written notes. I would like this information from 01 October 2020 to 07 November 2020.” You subsequently provided clarification that this should b...

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

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000110456
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Harassment Committee inquiry legal fees costs: FOI release

"£54,378 was the figure obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the Daily Telegraph. This was used on external assistance with regards to the Alex Salmond enquiry. I would like to know who the money was paid to and in what capacity. I would also like any internal Government correspondence regarding the tra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100137923
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

James Hamilton QC investigation remit correspondence: FOI release

- All communication between John Swinney and James Hamilton QC in relation to the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code. -All communication between the Scottish Government and James Hamilton QC in relation to the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code.

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

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100139181
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 testing for university students: FOI release

Any briefing papers or advice to ministers concerning COVID-19 testing for university students,and any communications between Scottish Government officials regarding these briefings or advice. I would like this information from 15 September 2020 to 30 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-15
Reference: FOI/202000113889
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence on the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Review: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, typed or hand-written notes, text messages otherwise) on the subject of the SFC Review of Coherent Provision and Sustainability. I would like this information from 20 September 2020 to 20 November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-12
Reference: FOI/202000115504
Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Internal communication relating to alternative college awards 2020: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1. Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls) regarding the alternative 2020 awards model for the college awards (including HN Qualifications, NC, NPA, and NQ freestanding units). 2. Any communication...

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

Published: 2021-02-11
Reference: FOI/202000095872
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Government Audit and Assurance Committee (SGAAC): FOI release

"The minutes (and associated materials, such as, but not limited to agendas, papers, reports or presentations) for any meetings held between senior Scottish Government staff and nonexecutive directors and deputy directors of the Scottish Government. I am interested in records relating to any meetings that have taken pl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) s.38(1)B s.34(1)

Published: 2021-02-11
Reference: FOI/202100134076
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19: Public health impact on university students: FOI release

Any analysis carried out, and any briefings produced for Ministers in relation to this analysis, concerning the public health impact of students either starting university or returning to university. I would like this information from 15 August 2020 to 15 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-11
Reference: FOI/202000113893
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government Justice Directorate and LGBT Youth Scotland from the months of May, June, July and August 2020. 2. Meeting minutes or other documents mentioning LGBT Youth Scotland from the months of May, June, July and August 2020 held by the Scottish Government Justice Directorate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-02-10
Reference: FOI/202000089697
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Equality Network: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government Justice Directorate and the Equality Network from the months of May, June, July and August 2020. 2. Meeting minutes or other documents mentioning the Equality Network from the months of May, June, July and August 2020 held by the Scottish Government Justice Directorate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-02-10
Reference: FOI/202000089701
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland and Network Rail CP6 operations: FOI release

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Network Rail regarding CP6 operations, maintenance and renewals funding for the dates between December 2019 and July 2020.

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

Published: 2021-02-10
Reference: FOI/202000089813
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport