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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5,151 matching releases

Meetings between lobbyists and ministers: FOI release

Scottish Government to provide all preparatory documents as well as minutes or any other record of what was discussed of the following meetings: 03/10/2022 between Nicola Sturgeon and Blackrock 09/12/2021 between Drax Group plc and Michael Matheson 16/12/2021 between EDF Energy Holdings Limited and Michael Matheson 04...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202300344500
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information pertaining to the Equally Safe Scotland strategy: FOI review

1. Up to date membership of the Equally Safe Joint Strategic Board. 2. Any public consultation papers, responses, and analysis of responses related to/informing the creation of the Equally Safe Scotland strategy in 2014. (By public, I mean consultation of the public, as opposed to published). 3. Could you please conf...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.6 s.2 s.38(1) s.12 s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-02-07
Reference: 202200303580
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal correspondence request: FOI review

Copies of all internal Scottish Government email correspondence (including Marine Scotland, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) discussing the responses to these two previous FOI requests: FOI/202100132049 and FOI/202200292407.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 122 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-07
Reference: FOI/202300337459 Review of 202200313781
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kevin Stewart Meetings July 2022: FOI review

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) Kevin Stewart's meeting with IJB Ch...

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

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: 202200331290
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to handling of FOI request 202200283593: FOI release

All the information originally requested under case number 202200283593 to be provided. I would also like to request copies of all government correspondence relating to handling of freedom of information request number 202200283593. The information requested under FOI 202200283593 was: A copy of all (a) correspondenc...

FOI cost limit 70 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.12 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: 202200305631
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents from 2022 that consider the capital upgrades required to make Ferguson Marine competitive: FOI release

The content of all documents produced this year that consider the nature and cost of the capital upgrades required to bring the Ferguson Marine yard to a position of competitiveness. Please include any emails or reports held by the Scottish Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 145 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.33 s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: 202200330019
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence for auditor of GFG Lochaber smelter and Dalzell steelworks: FOI review

You asked for a review of our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200328214. You submitted the following request: Please can you send me the correspondence set out in FOI 202200321971 "information released" unredacted. I am seeking disclosure of all reda...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2) s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202200332486 Review of 202200328214
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial Briefing - Dalzell Steel on 14/12/2022: FOI release

Any briefing notes prepared for Minister Ivan McKee ahead of answering Willie Rennie MSPs question on Dalzell Steel on 14/12/22. A copy of any correspondence between ministers, officials and civil servants relating to the preparation of materials to support the minister in answering this question.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202200335536
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting with TATA steel 5 Dec 22: FOI release

A copy of the minutes of the meeting between the Scottish Government and TATA Steel on 5th December 2022. A copy of all correspondence, including those which involve ministers, Special Advisors and the media office, around the setting up of this meeting.

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.59 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300345908
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors: FOI review

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors, Deloitte and/or Teneo, since May 1, 2022 to date. I am writing to you to request an int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: FOI/202300337599 Review of 202200332035
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details for contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Professional Frameworks: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Government's Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services, details for all contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Professional Frameworks: Job role or placement name Start Date End date.

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

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300350459
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications relating to petition PE1458: FOI review

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications and discussions and any private chat groups or messenger services - within, and between – the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation including the Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Serv...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: FOI/202300348435 Review of 202300345955
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North & South], details for all contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: Job role or placement name Start Date End date.

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

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300350466
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Regarding Humza Yousaf's meeting with Pakistan Consulate: FOI review

You asked for a review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: All correspondence (either written in letters or in emails presumably) between Humza Yousaf, his ministerial office at the time and the Pakistan Consul General regarding this meeting. Including corr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: FOI/202300348980 Review of 202300344949
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with CEO of Business for Scotland and Believe in Scotland: FOI release

Please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil servants, and Special Advisers) and Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, CEO of Business for Scotland and Believe in Scotland, 1st May 2021 - date.

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300373212
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Tesco CEO: FOI release

"The detailed minutes of the First Minister Humza Yousaf’s meeting with Tesco CEO Ken Murphy on the 25th April".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300372744
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Aberdeen To Central Belt Stakeholders Group Meetings: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the Aberdeen to Central Belt Key Stakeholders Group meetings covering the past 12 months.

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

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: 202300358666
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication with SQA regarding grading of 2022 exams: FOI review

The release of all communication between the Scottish Government (Ministers, special advisers, staff from education-focused directorates) and the SQA regarding the grading of 2022 exams. This should include information on grade boundaries, pass rates and attainment gaps including any likely public/media response to any...

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

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200319510 Review of 202200315060
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

OEUK, Shell, and Equinor correspondence with Ministers: FOI release

Details of all communication, (including emails), as well as details of all meetings (government briefing papers, talking points, agendas, minutes, agreed points of action) between Kate Forbes MSP (and or her private secretary), Ivan McKee (and or his private secretary), and/or Roy Brannen and/or Kersti Berge; with the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200323958
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Progressive Stroke Pathway remit and purpose: FOI release

The remit that was provided to Professor Dennis to commission the report “Progressive Stroke Pathway”. Copies of all correspondence and emails relating to the construction of that remit. Any document(s) that explain why you requested the report and its intended purpose. Any documents (including emails) that refer to re...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200325717
Directorate
Topic

Engagements with David Tydeman and Alistair MacKenzie: FOI release

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

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200321999
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication regarding deal made with Tata Steel and Liberty Steel: FOI release

Has there ever been any discussions between a) HM Treasury, b) The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, c) The Cabinet Office or d) any other UK Government department and the Scottish Government in i)2015, ii) 2016, iii)2021 and iv) 2022, in regards to the deal made with Tata Steel and Liberty Steel,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.28 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200320851
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and Zero Tolerance: FOI release

Question 1. All correspondence (including Whatsapp, emails, texts) between Nicola Sturgeon, her office, her special advisers, civil servants and the Zero Tolerance charity over the past year, including about her invite to their anniversary event. Question 2: Who invited Nicola Sturgeon to speak at their anniversary ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp s.12 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200332895
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Reports on GFG Alliance/Lochaber: FOI review

Any reports, briefings, or notes submitted to the deputy first minister on GFG Alliance/Lochaber since March 1, 2022 to date. Specifically, any note setting out the justification for the public interest aspect of the government's approach to GFG Alliance/Lochaber.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200334296 Review of 202200328957
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents held on FOI202200273210 around a meeting held on June 10 with Deloitte that were not already disclosed: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200307647. You submitted the following statement/request: “I am writing to request an internal review of this decision. I believe the exemptions applied either do not apply...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.25 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200312275 Review of 202200307647
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector