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

Clear

8,387 matching releases

Categorisation and reporting of road defect further to FOI/18/02274:FOI release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

List of Screening Directions issued related to extractive industry:FOI release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

A75 road defect reporting, definition, monitoring and timescale for repair: FOI release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.8 6 attachments

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to complaints about the conduct of a former first minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sustainable Growth Commission: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Information relating to the Queensferry Crossing. : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Local Government Minister regarding PPA-390-2043: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Loan to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI review

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.33 s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Information in relation to marine licence application reference 05964: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 50 attachments

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of leaving EU and any contingency plans for no-deal Brexit: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Trade Unions regarding the conduct of the First Minister since 2007

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Misconduct allegations against former First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between First minister and Permanant Secretary regarding allegations against Former First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers whatsapp s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of times the former First minister and the current First Minister discussed the ongoing investigation: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of contact/meetings between the former First Minister and the current First Minister/Permanant Secretary: FOI Release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes/notes of meeting between former First Minister and current First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of all meetings and all digital contact between the former and the current First Ministers in 2018: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of the 3 publicly stated meetings between the former and current First Ministers: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between First Minister/Permanant Secretary and SNP CE regarding alleged misconduct of former First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers whatsapp s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Date First Minister was informed of the allegations against the former First Minister and the action she took: FOI Release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between former First Minister and Ministers/Special Advisors/Senior Civil Service staff: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and any other Minister/Civil servant regarding the allegations against the former First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers whatsapp s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Outcomes/action points of any meeting between the former and current First Ministers regarding recent allegations: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fairness at Work meetings and complaints regarding Ministers: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Instances of Informal resolutions sought from Ministers to staff complaints: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector