Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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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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

Closure of Glasgow Caledonian University Advanced Higher Hub: FOI release

In your clarified request, you asked for: Please release any material held by the Scottish Government (no matter the source) analysing and/or evaluating the success (or otherwise) of the Advanced Higher Hub at Glasgow Caledonian University The time frame for this request is 1 Aug 2015 - present

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: 202400395571
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

20mph speed limits: FOI release

All briefings, notes, and analysis undertaken by Transport Scotland about the implementation of the 20mph speed limit initiative, from between August 2023 until the date of this FOI. All briefings, notes, and analysis undertaken by Transport Scotland, about deterring Scots from driving to work, including options to hel...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.25 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-27
Reference: FOI/202400394802
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications regarding Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA): EIR release

“Please provide any communications which relate to decision making around the scrapping of Highly Protected Marine Areas, which was first announced in June 2023, and officially confirmed by the government in November. Please ensure all types of communications are included – including Whatsapp – and please share any at...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-21
Reference: FOI/202300387073
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, 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

Wood burning stoves, solid fuel, oil and gas burning appliances: EIR release

Precise details on the Highlands and Islands' organisations and individuals consulted on during the development of the New Build Heat Standard, referred to in your enquiry as the 'decision to restrict the installation of wood burning stoves, solid fuel, oil and gas burning appliances

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-05-02
Reference: EIR/202400408772
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

The Scottish Governments funding to Muslim and Christian organisations and countries: FOI release

How much financial aid, donations and grants have been approved by Humza Yousaf (or others in the Scottish Parliament/Government) to Muslim &/or Christian Religious Organisations and/or Countries since he took the office of First Minister of Scotland? How much was paid? To whom? When? From what budget? The reason for w...

FOI already published 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: FOI/202300390816
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Convictions for causing death by careless driving 2020-2023: FOI release

Regarding convictions for causing death by careless driving in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023: 1. The number of prosecutions in each of the above years. 2. The sentences imposed by the court in each of those years.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-04-23
Reference: FOI/202400406307
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Budget allocated for roads including repairs, resurfacing, traffic lights: FOI release

1. Please provide (a) the budget allocated for roads in general (including repairs, resurfacing and traffic lights and (b) the budget allocated specifically for pothole and road repairs for each of the following financial years: 2018/2019; 2019/2020; 2020/2021; 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. 2. For each of these ...

FOI already published 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.4 s.25(1) s.17

Published: 2024-04-19
Reference: FOI/202400407287
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Civil servant wages: FOI release

1. How much is the Scottish Government spending on wages of civil servants now, and in each of the following years: 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022? Breakdown of these costs and how many there are employed? 2. How much is the Scottish Government spending on special advisers and press officers now, including how many of each...

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.30

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: FOI/202300389550
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Justice reforms: FOI release

How many meetings has the government held with representatives or experts of other countries about the age of criminal responsibility between January 2023 and the date of this FOI? List of all these meetings and any minutes/notes held from them. Full costs to the Scottish Government of running the Scottish Advisory Pan...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-17
Reference: FOI/202300379031
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

NHS funding: FOI release

You asked for a request for information in relation to NHS funding.

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300390411
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Payments and funding made to Muslim organisations: FOI release

Question regarding grants, donations, cash advances, loans or any other transfer of cash by ScotGov to Muslim organisations, religious or otherwise based in Scotland. Please can you confirm the number and size/magnitude of payments made by ScotGov to Muslim organisations from 2020 to date.

FOI already published 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.20

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300389892
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Highly Protected Marine Areas spend: EIR release

How much has been spent to date since the Scottish Government announced plans for Highly Protected Marine Areas. Could this be broken down by the amount spent on consultants and on the consultation itself as well as anything else where costs were incurred. Please can you also provide me with any ministerial correspond...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202300384088
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence on Legislative Consent Motion for Electronic Trade Documents Bill: FOI release

"I understand that the Scottish Government recommended that the Scottish Parliament pass a Legislative Consent Motion for the UK Parliament to make the Electronic Trade Documents Act extend to Scotland. Can you please supply all internal correspondence, memos, minutes of meetings and advice given in reaching this deci...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300387684
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the merging of the emergency services: FOI release

All communications to and from the Scottish Government relating to the merging of the emergency services on an administrative basis.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.33(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-14
Reference: FOI/202300379637
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture trip to Iceland: FOI release

Angus Robertson flew to Iceland on 12 October 2022 and returned 15 October 2022: 1. On 12 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Iceland did he fly to? 2. On 15 October 2022, from what airport in Iceland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300388494
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Exam appeals in 2022: FOI release

Regarding the 2022 exam appeals, all briefings and analysis held by the government. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, ministerial briefing papers, options papers, documents discussing appeal outcomes / public response etc. The time frame for this request is 1 January 2022 to the present.

FOI already published 80 score 141 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202200328849
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding land at Hunter Road and Old Mains Farm: EIR release

Land at Hunter Road - Site S16: Please can we receive a copy of the response from the promoters of the site (643). In particular, we are interested to learn about what the promoters think are inaccuracies in the council's assessment of this site. Land at Old Mains Farm - Site S25: Please can we receive a copy of the su...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202200293333
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector