Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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671 matching releases

Fair Work Convention - correspondence, briefings, notes: FOI release

You asked for: 1. "Any correspondence between Derek Mackay, Ivan McKee and/or Kate Forbes and civil servants regarding a visit to the Fair Work Convention on 19/09/2019." 2. "Any briefings/memos or other material prepared in advance of Derek Mackay's visit to the Fair Work Convention on 19/09/2019." 3. "Any notes ta...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 8 attachments

Published: 2019-10-18
Reference: FOI/201900004351
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Energy Consents Unit cases WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4 correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence between the Scottish Government/Ministers and Energy Consents Unit in respect of 2 cases, referenced WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-17
Reference: FOI/19/02189
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Updated guidance to support transgender pupils in schools information: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the decision to produce updated guidance to support transgender pupils in schools including any evidence held that supports the claim that girls would be excluded by the existing LGBT Youth Scotland transgender guidance.

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-09-19
Reference: FOI/201900003278
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

School name, seed code, and inspection rating: FOI release

You asked for the following information: A csv with the following information for all schools in Scotland School name School Seed Code Latest inspection rating for all schools, regardless of how far back that goes. Just the rating for "Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion".

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

Published: 2019-09-17
Reference: FOI/19/02030
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Delay to R100 airship - Correspondence with Paul Wheelhouse: FOI release

You asked for “Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) (a) received and (b) sent by Paul Wheelhouse regarding the delay to R100”.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/19/01680
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Delay to R100 airship - Correspondence with Kate Forbes: FOI release

You asked for “Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) (a) received and (b) sent by Kate Forbes regarding the delay to R100”.

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/19/01678
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independent Review of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments - drafts, correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the Independent Review of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments at Primary 1 (the independent review) under FOISA: • Any draft copies/versions of the independent review • All communication between the Scottish Government and David Reedy (including staff wo...

FOI already published 80 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-31
Reference: FOI/201900002056
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Independent Review of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments at Primary 1 information: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the Independent Review of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments at Primary 1 (the independent review) under FOISA: Any draft copies/versions of the Scottish Government’s response to the independent review All internal communication regarding the independe...

FOI already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 18 attachments

Published: 2019-07-26
Reference: FOI/201900002062
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence of Health Secretary and Chief Medical Officer - transvaginal mesh implants: FOI release

All correspondence, emails, and letters, between Health Secretary Shona Robison and Chief Medical Officer Catherine Calderwood in which there is any mention of transvaginal mesh implants.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-09
Reference: FOI/19/01439
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Material relating to FOI Appeal on request FOI/201900000117: FOI release

You asked for; all correspondence, information contained in discussions and all material supplied by Scottish Government to the Scottish Information Commissioner in relation to his relating to request “Independent Scrutiny of Inter Agency Decision Ref 092/2019.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.47(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-04
Reference: FOI/201900001987
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

“Supporting transgender young people, guidance for schools in Scotland” document: FOI review

Further to my letter of 30 May 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information regarding the publication Supporting Transgender Young People: Guidance for Schools in Scotland. I have concluded that the original decision s...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.36(1) s.5 s.29(1)

Published: 2019-06-27
Reference: FOI/19/00998
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Legal agreements with Ferguson Marine Engineering/Clyde Blowers Capital: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to provide; a copy of all legal agreements between Scottish Ministers and any of: Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited Ferguson Marine Engineering (Holdings) Limited Clyde Blowers Capital.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-06-11
Reference: FOI/19/01262
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence in relation to request FOI/19/00022: FOI release

In relation to Freedom of Information request FOI/19/00022, please provide: A copy of all correspondence (excluding any to myself) during the period 23 January 2019 to 23 February 2019 (inclusive of both dates).

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

Published: 2019-06-04
Reference: FOI/19/01202
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - DWP case transfer strategy correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: Any documents relating to plans for recruiting Social Security Scotland staff to carry out face-to-face assessments on the agency's behalf. Any documents relating to the training program for these in-house staff. Any documents outlining the strategy for the local delivery of Social Security Scotland's...

FOI already published 80 score 77 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-06-03
Reference: FOI/19/00456
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessments, correspondence with Professor Sue Ellis: FOI review

Further to my letter of 30 April 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for any correspondence the Scottish Government has (a) sent to or (b) received from Professor Sue Ellis, in relation to Scottish National Standardised Assess...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-30
Reference: FOI/201900001392
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Paul Wheelhouse regarding Fracking: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Paul Wheelhouse on the Scottish Government’s position on fracking between (a) 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018 (b) 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2019. We interpreted your request to mean correspondence from outside of the Scottish Government i.e. from external...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 22 attachments

Published: 2019-05-30
Reference: FOI/19/01019
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

The Penrose Inquiry, correspondence between Population Health Improvement Directorate/Nicola Sturgeon: FOI review

All correspondence between the Population Health Improvement Directorate and Nicola Sturgeon regarding The Penrose Inquiry during the period 21st March 2015 - 31st December 2015.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-15
Reference: FOI/19/00901 Review
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessments, correspondence with Professor Sue Ellis: FOI release

Any correspondence the Scottish Government has (a) sent to or (b) received from Professor Sue Ellis, in relation to Scottish National Standardised Assessments from May 2015.

FOI already published 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-13
Reference: FOI/201900000649
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between health secretary Jeane Freeman and the Chief Executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and/or any other board members in the last four months (between 5 December 2018, and 5 April 2019) pertaining to issues around the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. In particular, I would...

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

Published: 2019-05-08
Reference: FOI/19/01008
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Unannounced inspections of marine cage fish farms: EIR release

1. A copy of any legal opinion/advice Marine Scotland has received (or is aware or in possession of), in reference to Marine Scotland's(& Scottish Government) obligations under the aforementioned regulations to conduct unannounced inspections of Marine Cage Fish Farms (MCFF). This could include, but not be limited brie...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.4 s.5 s.10(4) s.6 s.10(5) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-08
Reference: FOI/19/00881
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Natural Heritage correspondence: FOI review

In addition to internal Scottish Government records, you asked specifically for any correspondence in this connection between the SG and: 1. the UK Government, 2. Scottish Natural Heritage, and/or 3. any other persons or organisations external to the SG irrespective of whether such parties may or may not have sought to...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.16(3) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-05-07
Reference: FOI/19/00577 REVIEW
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to meeting of ICEA and statements from Council member: FOI release

 All a) minutes and b) drafts that led to the statement contained in evidence from the Scottish Government on SNSAs (available here), that “Dr Allison Skerrett (from the University of Texas, Austin) speaking on behalf of the Council said that Scotland had carefully designed the assessments, their modes of delivery and...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00661
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister’s correspondence regarding Sustainable Growth Commission: FOI release

Any correspondence received or sent by the First Minister regarding the SNP’s ‘Sustainable Growth Commission’ since May 2018.

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-05
Reference: FOI/19/00753
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Workings and recommendations of International Council of Education Advisers (ICEA): FOI release

Further to my FOI request 18/00753 it would be appreciated if you would provide an update on activity since April 18. 1. Has the Panel had further meetings? 2. Were there any further recommendations? 3. Were any recommendations implemented? 4. What improvement in Education performance was noticed? 5. Is the panel ...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2019-04-02
Reference: FOI/201900000578
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Peer reviews for specific funded health research grant awards/projects: FOI release

Please could you send all the peer reviews for all the projects in the spreadsheet Data 07 that you sent on 17 January. It would be helpful if the peer review scores were added as new columns in the spreadsheet with the result of funding if modifications were requested.

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30

Published: 2019-03-29
Reference: FOI/19/00572
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector