Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 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) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 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 3 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 962 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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8,387 matching releases

First Minister visit to Longannet power station demolition: FOI release

All the correspondence and any other messages - email, letter, WhatsApp, text and any other form of communication - between the Scottish Government, including the First Minister's office (including civil servants and special advisers) and Scottish Power, or any other company or agency involved, on the First Minister's ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100262808
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence with IOD PARC as consultancy support ahead of COP26: FOI release

1. All internal correspondence between the Scottish Government and IOD PARC or its employees as part of the firm's work as consultancy support ahead of COP26 to develop a strategy for how the Scottish Government could reach its aims for the Under 2 Coalition and COP26. 2. All copies of the contract, specification of wo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100262390
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scotland specific aspect of HS2: FOI release

The following information:- I wish to request, under FoI, correspondence during 2021 between Transport Scotland and its UK Government counterparts over a Scotland specific aspect of HS2.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.27(1) s.27 s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100261368
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Revocation of grounds for salmon farmers applying for seal licences: EIR release

"I am specifically seeking to understand the information available to Marine Scotland when they recommended the revocation of the relevant sections of the Marine Scotland Act as they related to salmon farmers ability to apply for last resort seal licences".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100261135
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI release

A series of questions, and for information, with regards to the Health and Wellbeing Census. These are dealt with below. What age children are targeted by the census? You also asked for: 1) A full copy of the census. 2) A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. 3) A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100260600
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Correspondence held concerning infected blood compensation framework study: FOI release

Copies of all e-mail correspondence held by the Director General for Health and Social Care concerning the infected blood compensation framework study being undertaken by Sir Robert Francis QC during the period 1st May 2021 - 8th Jan 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200270556
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Professor Niamh Fitzgerald: FOI release

"Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Stirling with officials from the Population Health Directorate covering the period November 2020 to January 2021. Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Sterling with the Cabinet Secre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100261824
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Military contribution to Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions: EIR release

You asked for the most recent percentage contribution that the military makes to Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions and separately to transport emissions categorised by air, land and sea.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.1

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200274616
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Incorporation of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal into Scottish tribunal system: FOI release

“All recorded information held which sets out the current position in respect of the project to incorporate the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal into the Scottish tribunal system following the power to do so being granted in the Scotland Act 2016, to include correspondence with the SCTS, Scottish judi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100261905
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications with Lorna Slater MSP regarding workload and duties during COP26: FOI release

Please provide any communications between minister Lorna Slater and officials in October/November where Ms Slater raises: The scope and nature of her workload/duties; The number of engagements she will have to undertake per day; Her preferences about any limits of numbers of engagements carried out during COP26;

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100262420
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Red rocks flapper skate Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR release

1. Please list the legislation and other commitments which Marine Scotland is taking account of in deciding its permanent proposals for the protection of flapper skate within and around the MPA. 2. Please provide the scientific information which Marine Scotland have used to base their current view that it is “precautio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100259749
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands fish farming and aquaculture meetings: EIR release

“All documents relating to meetings with regards to fish farming/ aquaculture that Ms Gougeon has taken part in since her appointment to this position. This should include, face to face meetings as well as remote or telephone meetings.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100258228
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Covid-19 bereaved families: FOI review

Further to my letter of 17 January I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for copies of all correspondence, notes, text messages or other records in respect of Correspondence sent to the Cabinet Secretary, Humza Yousaf on 25 May and 1...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1)

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200270020 review of 202100247071
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

M8 tunnels at Charing Cross Glasgow: EIR release

1. When was the last structural survey carried out on the M8 tunnels at Charing Cross in Glasgow? 2. What were the findings of this survey? 3. How often are structural surveys carried out on the tunnels?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200276249
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Debt Payment Programmes under the Debt Arrangement Scheme statistics: FOI release

The following information for the period between 30th November 2020 and 30th November 2021: 1. How many Debt Payment Programmes were provided by agency under the Debt Arrangement Scheme? 2. How many Debt Payment Programmes were provided by agency under the Debt Arrangement Scheme nationally by Citizen Advice Bureaux? 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100260680
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications with GFG Alliance regarding first annual guarantee fee review: FOI release

“This is a formal request for information under FOISA. Please provide a copy of all communications between the Scottish Government and the GFG Alliance on the subject of the first annual guarantee fee review. I am aware that some redacted correspondence is already in the public domain. However, this information is inco...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100259480
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence with SEPA regarding Depositional Zone Regulation and fish farming: EIR release

Correspondence etc between SEPA and SG policy functions & departments in respect to the Depositional Zone Regulation from June 2016 to March 2017. And in respect to the completion and introduction of SEPAs new regulatory framework for fish farming from August 2018 to end of June 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100258011
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Restrictions to large events: FOI release

I am contacting you to ask for a freedom of information request to provide evidence as to why large events have been targeted in latest restrictions. I would like to know why football is constantly being targeted by government restrictions, when it is played outside in a safe environment, and an environment where covid...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100268070
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Data relating to foreign fishing vessels: EIR release

Foreign fishing vessels that have landed fish into Scrabster, Lochinver and Ullapool for the following information order the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). 1. How many vessels catches were physically inspected? 2. How much Tonnages of fish we’re landed? 3. How many fish species were recorded? 4. H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.7

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200269251
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government Press Office correspondence regarding UNCRC: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (emails, texts, letters or otherwise) that took place within the Scottish Government Press Office, where the UK Supreme Court decision on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill was discussed.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100257532
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Baby Box ear thermometer safety aspects: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence involving Scottish Government ministers and/or officials in 2020 and 2021 in which there is discussion of the safety aspects relating to the provision of ear thermometers in the Baby Box, and a decision to replace them, providing under-arm thermometers instead.

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

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202100258087
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Barrhead to Larkfield to East Kilbride enhancement: EIR release

Geotechnical reports are mentioned in the above referenced letter between the Transport Minister Graeme Dey MSP and Collette Stevenson MSP. The following was quoted “The geotechnical conditions between Busby and Hairmyres are challenging, and double-tracking would require significant earthworks to be undertaken, carryi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-11
Reference: FOI/202100252085
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Private sector housing rent controls: FOI Review

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of the introduction private sector housing rent controls. Any briefings produced, or analysis carried out, in relation to the subject of private sector housing rent controls. Between 10 July 2021 and 19 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100243692 Review of 202100233226
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland remit of A720 and M8 motorway junction: EIR release

"Using the Freedom of Information act, I would like to understand the precise stretches of road which fall under the remit of Transport Scotland on the enclosed section of map (covering parts of the A720 (Edinburgh City Bypass) and M8 motorway). Ideally I would like to get both a written and visual understanding of you...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100267106
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rural exemption to Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012: EIR release

"Information on the decision that was made to retain the Rural exemption to the Waste Scotland Regulations (2012), which I believe was recently reconsidered." After a request for clarification from myself, you also requested information on the landfill ban.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score 8 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2022-02-09
Reference: FOI/202100263337
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector