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

Correspondence with Professor Joseph Stiglitz: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Professor Joseph Stiglitz since January 2017

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-03
Reference: FOI/202000063523
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Disability Assistance Assessments providers TUPE to ATOS correspondence: FOI release

Papers and correspondence relating to the preparation of, and discussion relating to, planned Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 actions relating to staff who currently work variously for IAS (formerly Atos) and/or Maximus/CHDA for the purposes of: 1. delivering disability assistance a...

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

Published: 2020-08-31
Reference: FOI/202000061219
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Air bridges and travel corridors: FOI release

Evidence used by the Scottish Government, Ministers and Advisers that led to the "travel corridors" only applying in England (those arriving in England) and not in Scotland up to Friday 3/7/20.

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

Published: 2020-08-27
Reference: FOI/202000056660
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Private Rented Sector Resilience Group meetings: FOI release

Details of all meetings of the Scottish Government’s Private Rented Sector Resilience Group, including dates, those in attendance, and the minutes and agenda of those meetings. Furthermore, you asked that this information be broken down by and that the information be in electronic form, preferably as a CSV file or word...

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

Published: 2020-08-27
Reference: FOI/202000056868
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Communications with Scottish Property Federation and Homes for Scotland: FOI release

All communications received from the following organisations, with regards to the three key policy decisions described below. Scottish Property Federation Homes for Scotland 1/ The decision to extend the Help-to-buy scheme: https://www.gov.scot/policies/homeowners/help-tobuy/ 2/ The decision to raise the threshold fo...

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

Published: 2020-08-26
Reference: FOI/202000060033
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Irish Presidential visit June 2016: FOI release

All internal correspondence and communications regarding Irish President Michael Higgins' visit to Scotland in June 2016 all internal correspondence and communications regarding Irish President Michael Higgins' visit to Scotland in June 2016

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

Published: 2020-08-25
Reference: FOI/202000059394
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Coronavirus Business Support Scheme criteria for Local Authorities: FOI release

A copy of the instructions/guidance/criteria sent to Local Authorities in respect of the Coronavirus Business Support Scheme which Local Authorities use to make their decisions.

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

Published: 2020-08-20
Reference: FOI/202000054934
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

£10 billion COVID-19 support for Scotland from UK Government: FOI release

information related the attached article: https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news/scotland/uk-government-has-spent-more-than-10bn-inscotland-during-crisis-tories-say/ • Any internal emails, or any other form of correspondence including whatsapp messages, texts, phone calls and meetings in which the figures in the attache...

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

Published: 2020-08-19
Reference: FOI/202000054046
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund: FOI release

a) Why was the Pivotal Economic Resilience Fund (PERF) paused and then reopened and then refunded? b) What advice was provided to Fiona Hyslop with regard to pausing the PERF? c) Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and external agencies about the pausing and resumption of the PERF?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-08-19
Reference: FOI/202000044131
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) draft report: FOI release

1) The date on which EKOS Ltd first supplied a draft of its report analysing responses to the 2019 consultation on the Gender Representation On Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, 2) Copies of any correspondence or records of discussion with EKOS Ltd or any individual representing EKOS Ltd about the content of this or ...

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

Published: 2020-08-18
Reference: FOI/202000043397
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) records: FOI release

"any records you hold, including any records made of meetings or conversations, of exchanges between officials about the content of any material submitted by EKOS Ltd under its contract to undertake an analysis of the 2019 consultation on the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, and any documents...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-18
Reference: FOI/202000043402
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Statutory Guidance: FOI release

"Please provide the following information in relation to the Statutory Guidance to the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018: All drafts of the guidance document Any external exchanges about changes made between versions"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2020-08-18
Reference: FOI/202000044344
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) further guidance: FOI release

All records of any discussions about the guidance that should be given when applying the definition of "Woman" in Section 2.

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

Published: 2020-08-18
Reference: FOI/202000044349
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Climate Justice: Water Futures Programme: FOI release

This request relates specifically to the Climate Justice: Water Futures Programme, funded by the Scottish Government. Please provide the following: Amount of money awarded to Strathclyde University through this fund (in GBP). If money has been awarded on more than one occasion, please provide each amount separately. T...

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

Published: 2020-08-18
Reference: FOI/202000053614
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Deloitte report 2019: FOI release

A full copy of the commissioned Deloitte Report 2019 in relation to the current SG Estates, Facilities and Security Services Delivery Structure. You also asked to see all correspondence between Scottish Government and Deloitte on this matter.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-08-17
Reference: FOI/202000050911
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) consultation analysis: FOI release

"A copy of any summary or description provided to Ministers by Scottish Government civil servants of the responses to the consultation undertaken in 2019 on the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, including any summary of the content of the report from the external analysis of responses, and any...

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

Published: 2020-08-17
Reference: FOI/202000043385
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Private Rented Sector Resilience Group: FOI release

Copies of all meeting materials consumed by members of the Private rented sector resilience group to date. This should include, but may not be limited to: 1. Minutes and meeting notes from the meetings. 2. PowerPoint presentations. 3. Reports, and datasets supplied to group members in relation to the work of the group....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-08-14
Reference: FOI/202000050327
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Reopening of schools: FOI release

“the content of all correspondence to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister sent by members of the public since June 1 regarding plans to reopen schools. Please include the content of all letters and emails”.

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

Published: 2020-08-12
Reference: FOI/202000049069
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit agency agreement: FOI release

The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Agency Agreement

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29 s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-12
Reference: FOI/202000053135
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Shielding consultation: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government email dated 5 June 2020 with the subject ‘Shielding -next steps-question set for stakeholder organisations’. 2. Responses to this email, including attachments, from the stakeholder organisations contacted.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2020-08-12
Reference: FOI/202000048569
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Reopening of schools and blended learning arrangements: FOI release

“Letters or emails from members of the public sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, on the subject of the reopening of schools on 11 August 2020, and the proposed blended learning arrangements to be implemented following the reopening of schools.  Letters or emails from members of the...

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

Published: 2020-08-11
Reference: FOI/202000048525
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Cancellation of the 2020 exam diet: FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the SQA regarding the cancellation of the 2020 exam diet. I would like this i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-10
Reference: FOI/202000034452
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Beer garden reopening complaints: FOI release

Case Reference: 202000054122 How many items of external correspondence have been received by Ministers in the Scottish Government from 19 June (inclusive) to date that include complaints about the failure to reopen beer gardens and similar outdoor spaces on 19 June as proposed. Please provide copies of this external c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-10
Reference: FOI/202000054122
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops: FOI release

The following documents, reports and policy logs regarding First Ministers declaration that face masks are to be mandatory in shops announced 2nd July 2020. 1. Copies of scientific reports name, authors and recommendations. 2. Minutes of cabinet meetings or other meetings relating to same 3. Copies of who voted and ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-10
Reference: FOI/202000056858 FOI/202000055985
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

GP Contract disputes: FOI release

a list of GP Contract disputes where; 1. applications were submitted prior to 1st August 2018 2. submissions and observations lodged in 2018 3. the NHS failed to respond, submit or observe on the GP Contractors dispute (following invitations to do so by Ministers) 4. the dispute is still outstanding and no determinatio...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1)

Published: 2020-08-04
Reference: FOI/202000052831
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector