Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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712 matching releases

COP26 climate summit correspondence: FOI release

“Could you please provide copies of any correspondence since 1 January 2019 between the UK and Scottish governments or their representatives relating to the holding and organisation of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, along with any emails, memos, report, or other recorded information between officials or ministers...

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.25 s.32(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-05-26
Reference: FOI/202000012689
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Peel Ports: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Peel Ports regarding: a) The Hunterston PARC site in North Ayrshire, and/or b) Liquid Natural Gas import or storage and requesting dates, minutes, and a summary of the issue discussed of any meetings involving the Scottish Government and Peel Ports at which these t...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.42 s.11(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2020-05-13
Reference: FOI/202000017765
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland Key Delivery and Performance Indicators: FOI Review

a. A list of the reports produced relating to the Fair Start Scotland Key Delivery (KDI) and Performance Indicators (KPI). b. The most recent Fair Start Scotland Delivery and Performance indicators reports. c. If possible to provide older KDI and KPI reports relating to all lots under the £600 limit, the last two repor...

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.25 s.27(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2020-04-03
Reference: FOI/202000019294 Review
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Measuring Climate Change tree planting targets: EIR release

How many trees have been planted in Scotland since 5 May 2016, broken down by year? How are the Climate Change Plan tree planting targets being measured?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2020-03-17
Reference: FOI/247789
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

QI Consulting contract with Scottish Government for independent operational expert advice: FOI release

Your request is noted below: “To ask Scottish Ministers to provide the contract that was drawn up and agreed between both parties that enabled Commodore van Beek to commence his review. In addition, Mr van Beek states in his letter above that the review would be carried out with a colleague, Bert Niven, a director of ...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38 s.33 s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-03-12
Reference: FOI/202000017467
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Questions concerning LGBTI inclusive education: FOI release

1. An update on the parental withdrawal advice within the relationships, sexual health and parenthood education teaching guidance; and 2. Confirmation of who has been involved from which faith organisations in the delivery of the LGBT inclusive education recommendations. When and where they meet and how else did they ...

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

Published: 2020-03-06
Reference: FOI/202000015416
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

23 October 2019 meeting Education Scotland and ADES: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 3 February, 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 23 October 2019 meeting involving the Scottish Government (including Deputy First Minister), Education Scotland and ADES".

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.25(1) s.29 s.29(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2020-02-26
Reference: FOI/202000016380
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence of meetings with Marine Biopolymers Ltd: EIR release

Details of all meetings Scottish Government Ministers and officials have attended with Marine Biopolymers Ltd, or their representatives, regarding proposals for Wild Seaweed Harvesting, including date, venue, attendees and meeting minutes and also provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.6 4 attachments

Published: 2020-02-25
Reference: FOI/18/02318
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd & Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd relationship: FOI release

"the amount of money the Scottish Government (SG) has paid in respect of the contract for the two ferries 601 and 602 (including monies paid by CMAL and SG loans to FM) and also since nationalisation and including the costs of satisfying the various charges over assets of Ferguson Marine.”

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33 s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2020-02-21
Reference: FOI/20/00102
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Board 01 October 2019 minutes and agenda: FOI release

Please provide all drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas relating to the Tuesday 01 October 2019 meeting. This should include versions of the minutes and agendas not published at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/minutes-meetings-and-agendas, and drafts p...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.30 8 attachments

Published: 2020-01-08
Reference: FOI/19/02569
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Scottish Business Pledge: FOI release

1. The number of private sector businesses operating in Scotland that have signed up to the Scottish Business Pledge since its inception? (please do not include any public sector organisations in this figure) 2. A breakdown of private sector businesses that have signed up to the Scottish Businesses Pledge in each of t...

FOI already published 55 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.25 s.27 s.27(1)

Published: 2019-12-11
Reference: FOI/201900007053
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence relating to behavioural analysis on income tax: FOI release

You asked for any civil servant briefings or documents that include behavioral analysis on income tax in 2019.

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2)

Published: 2019-12-09
Reference: FOI/19/02488
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

2019 Higher and National 5 results breakdown and correspondence: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: Any briefings, analysis, breakdowns etc regarding the 2019 Higher and National 5 results created by or provided to the Scottish Government All internal communications involving Learning Dire...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.12(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2019-11-21
Reference: FOI/201900004088
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic

Smarter Workplaces initiative impact on employee sick leave: FOI release

Since the introduction of Smarter Workplaces, how much sick leave has been taken by employees working in Victoria Quay; The number of sick days taken by Victoria Quay employees for the previous three years, before the introduction of Smarter Workplaces; and What impact assessments have been done on Smarter Workplaces i...

FOI already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2019-11-18
Reference: FOI/201900005504
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Supporting transgender pupils in schools - correspondence and guidance: FOI release

All information relating to Scottish Government’s guidance on supporting transgender pupils in schools and correspondence with LGBT Youth Scotland that relates to their transgender guidance for schools.

FOI already published 80 score 3 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-11-15
Reference: FOI/201900005131
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

A breakdown of the Scottish Government's use of temporary staff: FOI Release

1. A refresh to current data of a spreadsheet entitled “Temporary Workers 2012-2019”, which summarised numbers of Fixed Term Appointments (FTAs) and Temporary Agency Workers from 2012 to 2019. 2. The number of temporary workers supplied by each agency, broken down by year from 2012 to 2019.

FOI already published 75 score 13 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-23
Reference: FOI/19/02241
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

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