Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 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 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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5,215 matching releases

Hamilton report materials: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings and minutes/notes from meetings between Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Government regarding the James Hamilton report into Nicola Sturgeon, from the last 12 months.

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

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500477960
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

UK Government correspondence and minutes regarding the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: FOI Review

Original request 202500471339 Copies of all correspondence and minutes of meetings between and involving the UK Government and Scottish Government Ministers regarding the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478134 Review of 202500471339
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Supreme Court ruling information: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about pro-trans rights protests due to the Supreme Court ruling defining a woman, between April 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? 2. ....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500466070
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS): FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS), from the last month (May 26 to June 26). Coul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

East Calder Medical Centre materials: FOI release

Request 1: Ministerial Briefings I am requesting copies of any ministerial briefings, including but not limited to briefing notes, summaries, internal memos or background papers, provided to any Scottish Government Minister between 1 January 2024 and 30 July 2025 regarding East Calder Medical Centre. This includes doc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478023
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Appointment of new Chief Executive of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) information: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government regarding the appointment of new Chief Executive of the SQA, which was confirmed last month: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/114227.html. The response should include all communication, briefing, analysis, decision-making and other materials related to the appointment process, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500474984
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ministerial Diaries relating to internal meetings, parliamentary business and events: FOI release

“I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2000 to request the full diaries of the Ministers outlined below, accounting for the past three months (15/04/2025-15/07/2025). Please outline what type of engagement it is, alongside where/with whom the engagement took place, and broadly what the theme of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500476126
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Mothballing of nurseries and schools review information: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500471247 On what date was the review of mothballing guidance confirmed? (eg on which date was it decided to go ahead with the review, not on which date was the review first mentioned in parliament) On what date did work on the review of mothballing guidance commence? How many staff are currently ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477128 - Review of 202500471247
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

CONTEST Health Check information: FOI release

In response to an FOI request (reference 202500472337) , asking for “correspondence since 7 October 2023 referring to the protest group Palestine Action” you supplied papers including – “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025” Which reads “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025. Police Scotland CT Intelligence cont...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478676
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Subscriptions to paid Artificial Intelligence (AI) services: FOI Review

Original Request 202500472238 1.Whether any Scottish Government departments or agencies (or Scottish Parliament, if sending to them) currently hold or have previously held subscriptions to paid AI services, including but not limited to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus, ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot, or comparable generat...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477145 Review of 202500472238
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Briefing documents prepared for the Finance Secretary for the Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) interviews: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared for Finance Secretary Shona Robison relating to GERS ahead of her media interviews on August 13, 2025.

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

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500480386
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Salmon Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the domain ‘@salmonscotland.co.uk’, regardless of subject, between 16 April 2025 to 15 July 2025. Including internal and external correspondence. 2. Minutes from a meeting between Salmon Scotland and Emily Mackintosh on 16 April 2025. 3. Copies of an...

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

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500475438
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS): FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister and or the First Ministers Office with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the GTCS's responses since the 1 January 2025. To cover emails, their attachments and or letters sent by normal post.

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

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477560
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government and UK Government's meeting regarding the Baroness Casey audit: FOI release

1. Details of the meeting between Scottish Government and UK Government officials regarding Baroness Casey's audit of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse, including the date of the meeting and a list of attendees. 2. A copy of the briefing pack prepared for the Scottish Government side for this meeting. 3...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.29(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477556
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

First Minister meeting with US President: FOI release

All briefing materials, briefing packs and documents related to John Swinney’s planned meeting with US President Donald Trump in late July. All communications, including but not limited to emails, text messages, and internal memos, concerning the planning, discussion or coordination of this upcoming meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500475982
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cost of producing the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment: FOI release

The total cost of producing the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment? Please include all costs including staffing, publication, and admin fees.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500479218
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Overseas trips conducted by the First Minister: FOI release

1. Overseas trips conducted by the first minister since 01 January 2024 including all countries visited on each trip. 2. The number of officials who accompanied the first minister on each trip. 3. The total cost of flights and accommodation for each trip, including for officials. 4. The class of flight tickets purch...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.4 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Former Chief of Staff to the Former First Minister: FOI release

For the period 1st January 2024 to 30 June 2025, please provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government (including ministers, civil servants, press officers, and special advisers) and Liz Lloyd, former Chief of Staff to Nicola Sturgeon. In addition, and over the same period, please provide a list ...

FOI already published 80 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25 s.30 s.36(1) s.36 s.37 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) s.37(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500473602
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funding for Nexo Championship 2025: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and any official within the Trump Administration regarding funding for the 2025 Nexo Championship. Information should include but not be limited to a detai...

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

Published: 2025-10-30
Reference: FOI/202500477783
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and Cabinet Secretary for Housing ministerial diaries: FOI release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2000 to request the full diaries of the Ministers outlined below, accounting for the past three months (15/04/2025-15/07/2025). Please outline what type of engagement it is, alongside where/with whom the engagement took place, and broadly what the theme of th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476124
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

NHS communications employee data: FOI release

1. The total amount spent on NHS communications staff employed by the Health and Social Care Directorate - broken down by the financial years 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 (most recent). 2. The total number of staff currently employed in a communications role, broken down by role and...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.40(2) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476274
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care engagements: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476128
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Football Association (SFA) Extra Time Partnership: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, about the Extra Time Partnership with the SFA, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476607
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment independent review: FOI release

“The Scottish Government has published an independent review of Adult Disability Payment. 1. The report states there are five Scottish Government staff members listed as working as the secretariat for this report. Who were the members of the secretariat and how much has the Scottish Government spent on salary costs f...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500477905
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe Environment in Schools guidance: FOI release

You asked for copies of all correspondence sent to the Scottish Government in response to the publication of its "Fostering a positive, inclusive and safe environment" in schools guidance, and accompanying papers, on June 17. This should include, for example, any emails or letters send to the first minister or educati...

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

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500474283
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector