Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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 961 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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3,967 matching releases

Information concerning Options Appraisal Report: FOI release

Relating to the 'Options Appraisal Report' and proposed new model of neonatal intensive care, as part of The Best Start plan for maternity and neonatal care, published by the Scottish Government on 25th July ‘23 you asked for: Please provide a copy of the Equality Impact Assessment, in alignment with the Scottish Gove...

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

Published: 2024-01-16
Reference: FOI/202300382317
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Independent evaluation of how schools are recording and monitoring incidents of bullying: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with some modifications which I have set out below. You raised the following: I am surprised by the lack of emails. I would hav...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-01-16
Reference: FOI/202300348699 Review of 202300344303
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Direct Award and Procurement of Ferries: FOI review

I have completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications. You asked: Can you advise what sections have been redacted and why? Can you confirm no business case was submit...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.33(1)

Published: 2024-01-16
Reference: FOI/202300351851 Review of 202300342383
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessels 801 and 802 Audit Scotland report correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence regarding corrections/edits to the Audit Scotland Report "New vessels for the Clyde and Hebrides: Arrangements to deliver vessels 801 and 802" sent between the Scottish Government and Audit Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200301013
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding strike action by University of Edinburgh employees: FOI release

All correspondence between any employee or Minister of the Scottish Government and anybody with a University of Edinburgh email address (@ed.ac.uk) in relation to strike action by University of Edinburgh employees, from within the last 60 days.

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

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: FOI/202300376358
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ian Wood meetings: FOI release

According to public records, Sir Ian Wood met with the following members of the Scottish Parliament over the past 19 months. Date Minister Meeting details Meeting subject 19/03/2021 Fergus Ewing Sir Ian Wood, Opportunity North East Fisheries, Food and Drink, Brexit, Covid-19 03/04/2021 Kate Forbes Sir Ian Wood & Jenni...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.33(1) s.01 18 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200323814
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Project Sakura: FOI release

What ‘public commercial asset’ does this contract notice refer to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485383 It specifically says ‘a’ public commercial asset so please tell me which one it relates to. Additionally, please list the public commercial assets that Project Sakura...

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

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: FOI/202300375166
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence on policing candidates: FOI release

I am looking for information on communication, correspondence, held and between Scotgov and Westminster, Home Office and Foreign Office in relation to policing candidates for Europol, Interpol, the Met commisioner role and head of the NCA? We have interpreted this to mean that you have asked for communications relatin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.28(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202300360219
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers meetings with Heathrow Airport: FOI release

On what dates have ministers met Heathrow Airport since 15 December 2022? Please provide a copy of the minutes of these and any other documents or correspondence since that date relating to Heathrow Airport, including internal discussions.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202300364700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

money spent on (POLAAR) literacy assessment: FOI release

You asked for details on the amount of money spent on the development of the Primary One Literacy Assessment and Action Resource (POLAAR) literacy assessment system for pre-school children and who was provided with the funding.

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

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200309214
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic

Karen Meechan and Building a New Scotland: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Karen Meechan of ScotlandIS relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

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

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200331377
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Damage to the telecommunication cable between Scottish mainland and Shetland, October 2022: FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence (Scottish Government Reference: 202200327584, dated 16th November 2022) relating to the damage on the primary telecommunications cable between the Scottish mainland and Shetland (via Orkney) which caused a telecommunications outage on Thursday 20th October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200331574
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence held in relation to investigation against former chief officer of Scottish Fire and Rescue: FOI release

Please provide me with all correspondence, briefing notes and information held by the Scottish Government in relation to a formal investigation into conduct allegations against the former chief officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.36(2) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202300337927
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation relating to 'Oversight Group' meeting held on 6 December 2022: FOI release

Any minutes, agendas, handouts, attachments, or memos or other documentation relating the meeting of the 'Oversight Group' on December 6, at 3pm, referenced in the letter from Christina McKelvie to Police Scotland on October 26, 2022, disclosed in FOI 202200331304. Related to the same meeting, any follow-up corresponde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202300336635
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence of Neil Gray meetings with the Fringe Society and Historic Scotland: FOI release

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: a) Neil Gray's meeting with the Fringe ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202300338441
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Co-design processes of National Care Service Bill: FOI release

Information in relation to the groups/subgroups/committees/workstreams/projects/boards/forums/panels involved in the National Care Service Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202300338569
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

David Eiser and Mairi Spowage of the Fraser of Allander Institute: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and David Eiser and Mairi Spowage of the Fraser of Allander Institute, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202200331351
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SG and Anna Ritchie Allan: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Anna Ritchie Allan of Close the Gap relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

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

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202200331375
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Seamus Leheny of Logistics UK: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Seamus Leheny of Logistics UK relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

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

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202200331381
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total costs to the Scottish Government of the recent referendum ruling in the UK Supreme Court: FOI release

Can you please send me a breakdown of the total costs to the Scottish Government of the recent referendum ruling in the UK Supreme Court. I would like this to be as inclusive as possible. I am interested in knowing all costs including but not restricted to: a calculation of the cost of all Scottish Government office...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202200331617
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting between Minister Ivan McKee and Minister Hubert Aiwanger of Bavaria: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of the meeting between Minister Ivan McKee and Minister Hubert Aiwanger of Bavaria on 13 June 2022, and all minutes/notes/letters of intent arising from the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202200329873
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Jamie Hepburn's meetings: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202300338456
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Education Scotland Management Information Reports: FOI release

In relation to these minutes below – regarding the advisory board meeting on March 8, 2023 – can you please supply me with the management information report for quarter 3 as mentioned at point 11 on p.5? Please also provide the previous management reports for quarters 1 & 2. https://education.gov.scot/media/fd2fruwu/...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.9 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-11
Reference: FOI/202300371803
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence on Interpol Glasgow Conference: FOI release

Emails, notes, emails, discussions and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Westminster on the Interpol Glasgow Conference. We have interpreted this to mean that you have asked for communications between Scottish Government and the UK Government on the INTERPOL General Assembly in 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-11
Reference: 202300360218
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Closure of the New School, Butterstone: FOI release

Attached is a redacted memo [dated 2 November 2018] which now needs to be unredacted. I am making a formal request that this information which is in the public interest (as deemed necessary by the Scottish Government) should now be released.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-11
Reference: 202300366583
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector