Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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House of Commons boundaries, Scotch Whisky export duty and recall petition: FOI release

Q1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, all briefings and notes/minutes from meetings, about the Boundary Commission's 2023 review of House of Commons boundaries, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI [2 April 2024]? Q2. Could...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.17 s.14 s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400407175
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

GDP figures, Industrial Injuries Bill, Scottish Budget and Ambassador Berger correspondence: FOI release

1. All briefings prepared for Ministers, correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, plus notes and minutes, held about August 2023 GDP figures in Scotland, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All estimations and analysis done by the Scottish Government about t...

FOI already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.29 s.25 s.17(1) s.32(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.32 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400393765
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Economy, Health and social care, International, +1 more … Public sector

Minutes and papers for Curriculum and Assessment Board meetings: FOI release

The minutes and the papers for any Curriculum and Assessment Board meetings that have taken place since 1 October 2023.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400399030
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Public health supplement, Edinburgh Castle's Redcoat Cafe and Monklands hospital: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all minutes, notes and analysis done, including minutes from meetings, about plans for a public health supplement, as evidence here: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/snp-ministers-consider-tax-shopping-31806386 31806386...

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

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400400998
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish and UK Government Engagement on Section 35: FOI release

1. A record of each time a Cabinet Secretary has written to the UK Government to seek dialogue on the Gender Recognition Bill since the UK Government used the section 35. Please show a record of the date each piece of correspondence was written and sent. Or if phone calls, zoom calls or teams meetings were had, a recor...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.35 s.3(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-26
Reference: FOI/202300351430
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Copies of multiple Scottish housing, Social Security and pension reports: FOI release

I am looking for some Scottish reports but I am unable to find them online. Please can you help?

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.86A s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300384337
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Housing, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Plans to reduce MSP age and trade negotiations between the US and UK Government: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, about plans to reduce MSP ages to 16, between January 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefing notes prepared for Ministers and correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal, held about t...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383239
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

Short-term lets, rent freeze and Association of Scotland's Self Caterers meeting requests: FOI release

1. What is the current sign-up rate for short-term lets in Scotland, i.e how many have been received in each region compared to how many are registered in each region? 2. What is the rejection rate like in terms of applicants? Can you include how many applied and how many have been rejected? 3. How much money has the...

FOI already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300381853
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Lochgelly Health and Wellbeing Centre: FOI release

'All the available information regarding Annabelle Ewing, MSP for Cowdenbeath, Fife and any representation she has made to the Scottish Government regarding the funding for a new Health and Wellbeing Centre to be built in Lochgelly, Fife. This information should cover the last 10 years and include all written or verbal...

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387669
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Rent freeze analysis: FOI release

On 28th December 2023, The Scottish Daily Express published this article: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-analysed-rent-freeze-failures-31914905 int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target It included the following statement: “Now, ...

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

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202400394735
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Rural business inspections data: EIR release

Data relating to inspections made for businesses in receipt of rural payments, referred to on this page. In particular you asked for data for the last five years, detailing the number of inspections and including the following criteria - Date of inspection Name/address of business inspected Name/address/coordinates of...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1) 24 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: EIR/202300377826
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings with National Galleries Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date ? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwis...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328121
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gra...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328130
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) ...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328125
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gray exchan...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200327181
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Angu...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200327184
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence with former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development and Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Historic Environment Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328118
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland meetings and correspondence: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Historic Environment Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwi...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328117
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with National Galleries Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil G...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328127
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Various meetings and correspondence relating to former First Ministers: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government to Back Off Scotland and all briefings written for ministers about the group between March 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. Did Humza Yousaf issue an instruction to his cabinet to support Nicola Sturgeon in June after her arrest and all written minist...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300374275
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Teneo and GFG Alliance: FOI Review

Original request - 202200269706 “1) Any contract, specification of work, or correspondence with Teneo around its work with the Scottish Government looking at GFG Alliance. 2) Any internal and external correspondence involving or referencing Teneo's work examining GFG Alliance and its subsidiaries..”

FOI already published 80 score 493 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-08
Reference: FOI/202200301933 Review of 202200269706
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Communication relating to handling of BBC Disclosure documentary 'The Great Ferries Scandal': FOI release

Any internal correspondence relating to the communications handling of the BBC Disclosure documentary 'The Great Ferries Scandal'. To include, but not be limited to, any emails discussing how to respond to the allegations aired in the documentary, and any discussions with external individuals on the same topic.

FOI already published 80 score 179 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.33 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-24
Reference: FOI/202200322232
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings with Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS in the last 12 months. 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25 s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400409653
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Expenditure on religious groups and representatives: FOI release

"Historically, Christianity has been the religion of Great Britain, upon which laws and societal standards are based, as too in Scotland where, as per the Census of 2011, 53.8% of the population confirmed Christianity as their religion. In the same Census, the following religions recorded, as a percentage of Scotland'...

FOI already published 55 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12

Published: 2024-06-20
Reference: FOI/202400392049
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Rural Support Draft Plan: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between Scottish Government Officials within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate regarding a draft Rural Support Plan. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timelin...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.27T s.3

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: EIR/202400406979
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector