Scottish Government FOI Index

22,641releases indexed

40,480attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 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) 5150 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 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 2 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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5,150 matching releases

Correspondence regarding Establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence: FOI release

All materials held by the Scottish Government regarding FOI 202300381669 between 8 December and 19 December 2023. This would include case files, internal communication, external communication, personal notes and any other materials.

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

Published: 2024-05-14
Reference: FOI/202300390491
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Creative Scotland decision to fund Rein: FOI release

Supply any ministerial or first ministerial correspondence, or any other official correspondence from government to Creative Scotland on the subject of Rein, in the form of memos, emails, whatsapp or any other written or digital media in the period after March 10. Also I would be obliged if you supply any internal gov...

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

Published: 2024-05-13
Reference: FOI/202400406856
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs’ meeting with Howard League Scotland: FOI release

The minutes of the Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs’ meeting with Howard League Scotland on 16 August 2023. Please provide all minutes, notes, list of attendees and any actions taken by the Scottish Government as a result of the meeting.

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

Published: 2024-05-13
Reference: FOI/202300386936
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence related to Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill, from 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2023: FOI release

All correspondence received by Ministers and officials, and responses issued, related to and about the Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill, from 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2023”. Please note, we have interpreted the date range for this request to be 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202400393147
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Stone of Destiny: FOI release

“Q) This month (Jan), Scottish Cabinet papers from 2008 disclosed that Alex Salmond was given a fragment of the Stone of Destiny / Stone of Scone by Prof Sir Neil MacCormick in 2008. Minutes dated Sept 16, 2008, said: "The First Minister said that he had met with Professor Sir Neil MacCormick who had presented him wit...

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

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202400391875
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings attended by the Housing Minister - December 2023: FOI release

A list of all the meetings the Housing Minister had and with whom he met on 20 December 2023 All briefings provided to the Housing Minister in advance of his meetings on 20 December 2023 Copies of all notes, handwritten or digital, take by all officials present at the meetings the Housing Minister had on 20 December 20...

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

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202300390791
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to possible extradition of Sam Eljamel back to Scotland: FOI release

Whether officials have had any correspondence, legal or otherwise, over the possibility of extraditing Libyan doctor Sam Eljamel to Scotland ahead of the public inquiry into the scandal? Additionally, I would like to request any documentation of discussions between the Scottish and UK Governments over the possibility o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300385326
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Email correspondence between Scottish government ministers or special advisers and Sir Brian Souter: FOI release

(1) Email correspondence between Scottish government ministers or special advisers and Sir Brian Souter, or anyone on his behalf, since June 2023. (2) The minutes of any meetings between Scottish government ministers or special advisers and Sir Brian Souter since June 2023.

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

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300385453
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Governments Gold Command meetings minutes which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s Gold Command meetings minutes which took place during the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.26 s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202400394258
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Jason Leitch resignation and United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) funding: FOI release

The following questions regarding Clinical Director Jason Leitch and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about the resignation of Jason Leitch, between...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-05-08
Reference: FOI/202400405222
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Former First Minister bilateral meeting with Maroš Šefčovič European Commission Vice President: FOI release

Please provide me with meeting minutes and any internal correspondence relating to this meeting had by the FM: 03/12/2024 Meeting Bilateral with Maroš Šefčovič European Commission Vice President.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-04-30
Reference: FOI/202400406337
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information relating to Prestwick Airport: FOI Release

1. Correspondence between Scottish Government communications officers and officials relating to Prestwick Airport and/or the newspaper The National on Friday, March 15. 2. Correspondence between Scottish Government officials and Prestwick Airport between Friday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 19. 3. Correspondence between...

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

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: FOI/202400405184
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

The Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

All emails, text messages, WhatsApp's, minutes and other forms of communications of/between Ministers, SPADs, civil servants and other Scottish Government officials regarding/referencing/discussing the court case known as The Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner (case reference number XA10/23) up ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: FOI/202300388336
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff reducing the harms associated alcohol and drugs: FOI release

How many whole time equivalent civil servants are currently working on activities to reduce the harms associated with (a) alcohol and (b) other drugs? What is their pay grades? The most up to date list of current pay grades

FOI partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38 s.24(1) s.15 s.45(1)

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: FOI/202400392665
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings between Engender and any Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries since 01 April 2023: FOI release

Please provide the dates and attendees of all meetings between Engender and any Ministers/Cabinet Secretaries since 01 April 2023. This should include emails about the meetings, who requested the meetings and all agendas, minutes or notes of the meetings.

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

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202300385680
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Management of Transgender People in Custody policy: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence and meeting details between Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service in relation to the most recent version of the Management of Transgender People in Custody policy (2023). Please also provide any correspondence and meeting details the Scottish government has had with Engen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202300389198
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's family moving into Bute House: FOI release

Please provide me with any correspondence, briefing notes and memos concerning Humza Yousaf’s family moving into Bute House.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202300384069
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the resignation of Professor Jason Leitch: FOI release

Please provide me with any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence, relating to the resignation of Jason Leitch.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-04-15
Reference: FOI/202400404239
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Brain Tumour Research Funding: FOI release

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month. On Thursday the 14th March, during First Minister’s Question Time, Humza Yousaf was asked by Beatrice Wishart MSP (Shetland Islands –LD), ‘What can the First Minister say about increasing funding to fund improved treatments and ultimately, cures?' Please provide the briefing infor...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-04-15
Reference: FOI/202400404760
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Housing Development and Planning Policy: FOI release

1. A breakdown of all current housing development projects approved by your office within the last two years, including their locations, sizes, and intended purposes. 2. Copies of any correspondence, reports, or memos exchanged between your office and private developers or housing associations regarding potential deve...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400399227
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government email exchanges with Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre: FOI release

All email exchanges between Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre and the Scottish Government between 1 January 2023 to the 20 January 2024.

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

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400394716
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Donations to UNRWA for Gaza: FOI release

All documents (inc emails and minutes) available from the decision making process which led to mak[ing] the two individual donations (to the UNRWA). Any documentation which proves UNRWA and/or Gaza are suitable recipients for any grants/donations from the International Development Fund

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400396149
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Subject Access Request statistics: FOI release

Can I see a record of the people who have requested subject access request and outline of reasons they have given to be able to do this?

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

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400400465
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister and Net Zero Secretary attendance at Cop28 in the United Arab Emirates: FOI release

You asked for "all minutes, details and briefing notes of meetings held by First Minister Humza Yousaf and Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan while at Cop28 in the United Arab Emirates", noting that these should include "who was met, which companies or organisations the First Minister and Net Zero Secretary met with and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400401966
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meeting with Edinburgh University Principal: FOI release

On 17 January, Jenny Gilruth told the education committee: “I met with the Edinburgh University principal only last week.” Please send me the minutes of this meeting and all accompanying documentation supplied by SG and Edinburgh University to inform the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400394068
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector