Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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5,225 matching releases

Edinburgh university protest about the film 'Adult Human Female': FOI release

All correspondence (including WhatsApp’s, emails, texts) dating between December 14 and 21 2022 between Nicola Sturgeon, her advisers, her civil servants, press officers and the media about the Edinburgh university protest on Wednesday December 14 about the film Adult Human Female.

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

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: 202200335549
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the answer to S6W-11155: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful if I could receive all correspondence and briefings to the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Culture and External Affairs with regarding the answer to S6W-11155.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-27
Reference: FOI/202200325272
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Arran Groups: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Scottish Government Ministers and business and community groups in the island of Arran regarding the Ardrossan to Brodick ferry fr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-26
Reference: FOI/202200305697
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Discussions regarding the judicial review: FOI release

All notes, correspondence, actions to be taken from the meetings on November 2 and 13 between the First Minister, the permanent secretary and external legal advisers to discuss the judicial review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-26
Reference: FOI/202100173910
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lord Advocate meeting with Deputy First Minister: FOI release

1) Minutes of any meeting between the Deputy First Minister John Swinney and the Lord Advocate on February 23, 2021; 2) Emails, texts and records of phone calls between the Deputy First Minister and the Lord Advocate, with necessary redactions of personal information, on 23 February 2021; and 3) Any follow-up contacts ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 96 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-26
Reference: FOI/202100210688
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Purchase of the MV Nordic Sea by Orkney Islands Council: FOI release

I would like all reports, information, correspondence and communications relating to the purchase of the mv Nordic Sea by Orkney Islands Council, for the years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, that Transport Scotland holds.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 70 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-25
Reference: FOI/202200309689
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Visits to the Strathmartine Centre: FOI release

A copy of all reports, letters, emails and other documentation created in respect of the visits to the Strathmartine Centre, this year, by the representatives including those forwarded or shared with NHS Tayside.

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

Published: 2023-01-24
Reference: FOI/202200319570
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme risk register: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme risk register.

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

Published: 2023-01-24
Reference: FOI/202200316121
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Communications regarding prototype electric fire engine: FOI release

All communications between Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Transport Scotland and Scottish Government relating to this electric vehicle. A breakdown of the costs of the saltire livery for the engine and the costs of changing the livery to SFRS branding. Any communications between Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Tra...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33 s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-01-24
Reference: FOI/202200328382
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Scottish International Offices: FOI release

1. Confirmation on the number of staff working in the Scottish Government's international offices 2. The pay grades for each staff member in each international office 3. If staff employed at each of the international offices are taxed in the UK or in the country where the office is based

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200335634
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Reem Alsalem: FOI release

Provide copies of any correspondence, or any records of any meetings or discussions, held by the Scottish Government related to the letter sent to Reem Alsalem, the UN rapporteur on violence against women and girls, by a series of Scottish women's groups. The letter I am referring to was sent to Ms Alsalem on November ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200332901
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID-19 Communications between Scottish Government and Lady Poole: FOI release

All documents and record of communications between the Scottish Government and Lady Poole, the chairwoman of Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry. This can relate to any letters, emails, any electronic communication such as text and WhatsApp messages, and minutes of any meetings or phone calls Lady Poole had with ministers or o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-18
Reference: FOI/202200323026
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence on withdrawal of chair of COVID-19 inquiry: FOI release

"All information on Lady Poole's decision to withdraw as head of the Scottish Government's Covid-19 Inquiry. This should include all correspondence between her, the Scottish Government, the Scottish Courts Service and ministers. Any responses as a result of this communication would also be appreciated."

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

Published: 2023-01-18
Reference: FOI/202200323158
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding chair of COVID-19 inquiry resignation from role: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Covid-19 inquiry staff or Chair to or from the Scottish Government on the topic of Lady Poole's resignation from her role.

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

Published: 2023-01-18
Reference: FOI/202200322924
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding independence paper: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding the recent paper "A Stronger Economy with Independence", published by the Scottish Government. This includes any analysis provided by the Scottish Fiscal Commission and any analysis requested by the Scottish Government on th...

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

Published: 2023-01-12
Reference: FOI/202200329337
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any internal or external correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 sent between September 2021 to March 28, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200324638
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on Audit Scotland report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any ministerial briefings on the subject of Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 between March 1 and July 1, 2022. 2) Any correspondence between ministers, special advisers, senior civil servants - including WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps - on how the handle th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200324642
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Rail fare freeze and cost of living funding discussions: FOI release

1. ‘Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the rail fare freeze to March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers and the media office and correspondence with ScotRail or Transport Scotland. 2. Please provide a copy of all documents in the last six months which discuss the Youth Music Initia...

FOI cost limit 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-04
Reference: FOI/202200320901
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Mayor of Greater Manchester correspondence between specific dates - FoI release

"copies of all emails, letters, text and any other communication between the Scottish Government (including the First Minister, her office and all government officials) and Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, his team and that local authority. The time frame would be from the first such communication in 2022...

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

Published: 2022-12-28
Reference: FOI/202200317025
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Referendums Scotland Bill Team staffing details: FOI release

“How many civil servants does the Scottish Government use for work towards a second independence referendum please? Can this number be provided from 2014 to 2022 too please? In which Scottish Government buildings are the civil servants working towards an independence referendum based please? Ie, Bute House, for example...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-12-15
Reference: FOI/202200319524
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meeting with Amazon: FOI release

1. 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. Lorna Slater's meeting with Jonat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-12-12
Reference: FOI/202200325489
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council: FOI release

Request 1: All correspondence (including emails, text messages and any other method of communication) between Education Scotland and office of the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland on the issue of child protection, safeguarding and/or children's rights concerns in Scotland, between 01/01/2020 and the da...

FOI already published 80 score 10 working days correspondence whatsapp s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200329532
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Discussion held regarding Edinburgh Festival: FOI release

All briefings sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Culture and External Affairs and the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development on the Edinburgh Festivals between January 2022 and the present day. A list of meetings held, and any notes of these meeting, which included either the Cabinet Se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200322587
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pausing of the Super Sponsor Scheme: FOI release

1) 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) Ivan McKee's meeting with Adrian ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200317018
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Child protection and safeguarding: FOI release

1) How referrals to GTCS had not been appropriately dealt with before the Children's Commissioner challenged this aspect (inappropriateness of policy, not practice) and Scot Gov CP team intervened. 1b) What specifically was not appropriate in the way GTCS handled child protection and safeguarding concerns raised in rel...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.17 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200327461
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector