Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care ministerial visit 20 April 2024: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Celtic match on 20 April 2024: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. Plea...

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

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440405
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Heath Secretary's attendance at the Scotland v Georgia football match: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Scotland v Georgia football match on 20 June 2023: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the eve...

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

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440396
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care ministerial visit 15 May 2024: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Livingston match on 15 May 2024: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. Pl...

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

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440402
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Vehicles used by the Health Secretary to travel to Football matches: FOI

Information concerning the use of government vehicles by Neil Gray to travel to football matches. 1. How many times did he use government vehicles to travel to such matches? 2. Who supplied the tickets on each occasion? 3. What was his declared reason for attending each match? 4. Who did he declare he met at each m...

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

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440917
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector, Transport

Heath Secretary's attendance at the Aberdeen v Hibs football match: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Hibs match on 4 November 2023: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. Plea...

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

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440398
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy ministerial visit 19 November 2023: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Scotland v Norway match on 19 November 2023: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. P...

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

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440400
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Minutes from Health Secretary's football engagements: FOI release

The full minutes/notes taken from Neil Gray's ministerial engagements at these events: Viaplay Cup Semi Final at Hampden Park November 4 Viaplay Cup Final at Hampden Park on 17th December 2023 Scottish Cup Semi-final at Hampden Park on 20th April 2024 Football match at Pittodrie, Aberdeen on 15 May 2024 as a guest ...

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

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440807
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care - Football Related Ministerial Engagements: FOI release

a. any briefing provided by civil servants to Mr Gray for the five games in question (detailed below). b. how many civil servants or government officials were in attendance for each of the five games in question, given that these were official ministerial engagements. c. any notes or meeting minutes recorded by civil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440809
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy sporting events: FOI release

All notes/records/minutes held by the Scottish Government detailing discussions involving Neil Gray whilst he was in attendance at sporting events from 8 February 2023.

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

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440762
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Ministerial engagements by Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray at sporting events: FOI release

1. All briefings or visit notes produced for the cabinet secretary or officials 2. Details of Scottish Government officials (including total number and job titles) who attended with the Cabinet Secretary 3. Any minutes, notes or entries on the corporate record associated with the engagements For the following minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 16 attachments

Published: 2024-12-09
Reference: FOI/202400440250
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Productivity Investigations in NHS Scotland: FOI release

1. Since 2021, what investigations have the Scottish Government undertaken in which the primary subject matter was productivity in NHS Scotland? 2. From 8 February 2024 to present, copies of all communication chains to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Health wherein the Cabinet Secretary for Health mentioned the ter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.27(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-28
Reference: FOI/202400436892
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic declined requests for comment: FOI release

1. From 1 January 2023 to present, copies of all reports which the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic had discretion over publication, was given the option of publication, and declined to publish. a. Along with this, please provide communications relating to this decline to publish. 2. From 1 January 2023 to pr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-28
Reference: FOI/202400437559
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to Planned Care Funding: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence sent by senior civil servants/NHS Scotland officials and health boards regarding the £300m announced to reduce waiting times. Please could you provide the original timescale for how the £300m is to be distributed in the current year, 2024-25, 25-26 and 26-27, as well as any subsequent...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400436686
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Attendance of Scottish Government Officials at HMS Formidable Steel Cutting Ceremony: FOI release

1. Specifically, were any Scottish Government officials invited to attend the recent steel cutting ceremony for the new frigate HMS Formidable at Rosyth? If any officials were invited and declined to attend, could you provide the reasons for their refusal? 2. If any refusals occurred - copies of any emails or correspo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400437077
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Offensive Behaviour at Football Act: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, including internally, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and policy documents about or mention the offensive behaviour at football act, from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all documentation ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-26
Reference: FOI/202400422615
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Winter Preparedness Plan Drafting Process: FOI release

1. What personnel were involved in the drafting of the Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25? 2. What was the timeline for the drafting of the Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25? 3. What stakeholders did the Scottish Government consult with in the process of drawing up this plan? 4. Copies of all communications to and from...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436893
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Dundee Economic Summit: FOI release

All correspondents between John Alexander, now SSEN and previously SNP Councillor and leader of Dundee City Council and the Scottish Government since the 1st August 2024.

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436425
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Closure of Creative Scotland’s Open Fund for Individuals correspondence: FOI release

1. A copy of all the feedback that the Scottish Government received on the temporary closure of Creative Scotland’s Open Fund earlier this year. 2. A copy of all the feedback that the Scottish Government has received on the current delay to Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Fund.

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436296
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Independence referendum speeches prepared for former First Minister: FOI release

Please provide any communication, drafts and information relating to speeches prepared for former FM Alex Salmond for the outcome of the independence referendum in 2014. Please include information on potential speeches prepared for the outcome of independence.

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436354
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with Glasgow City Parents: FOI release

“On the 16/5/24, Minister for Equalities Kaukab Stewart met Glasgow City Parents. I’d like to ask for the minutes from that meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436605
Directorate
Topic

Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest version of the Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities, which we understand was created in 2022. 2. Any correspondence relating to the decision not to make the 2022 Code of Practice available online 3. Any documents and correspondence relating to the evaluation of how the Code of Pra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.4 s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436488
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Chairs group meeting information: FOI release

Information relating to the NHS Chairs group including the agenda, meeting papers and any slides and accompanying notes presented in regards to the following meetings. The paper(s) and slides on reform presented to the NHS Chairs meeting in May The meeting papers in full for the most recent meeting of the NHS Scotland...

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436629
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Scotland Chief Executives Group meeting papers: FOI release

The meeting papers in full for the most recent meeting of the NHS Scotland Chief Executives Group, as of the date of this request.

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

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: FOI/202400436633
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Adoption of a formal definition of Islamophobia: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s actions in relation to the adoption of a formal definition of Islamophobia, as recommended in the "Report of the Inquiry into Islamophobia in Scotland" by the Cross-Party Group on Tackling Islamophobia (2021). Specifically, I request the following: 1. Has the Scottish Go...

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

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436493
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Health Secretary briefings on Accident & Emergency performance and Investment: FOI release

1. All briefings and documentation provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, from 8 February 2024 to present, regarding: a. A&E performance b. Investment into NHS capital projects c. The investment freeze announced earlier this year d. Assessments of the current state of care services 2. All communications to and...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436087
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector