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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8,386 matching releases

Deputy Director of Deposit Return Scheme WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

David McPhee's WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400436401
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Director General for Net Zero WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

Roy Brannen's Covid 19 WhatsApp messages.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400436386
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former Minister for Mental Health WhatsApp messages from February 2020 to February 2021: FOI release

1. Requesting Clare Haughey's WhatsApp messages from February 2020 to February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400438990
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Director of Economic Development WhatsApp messages during the Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Director, Colin Cook, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400439455
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Deputy Director of Future Environment WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

"I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the following individuals WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic. Tim Elllis."

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400439464
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former Director General for Education and Justice WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the following individuals WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic. Paul Johnston.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400439469
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Mairi McAllan's WhatsApp messages during the Covid-19 pandemic: FOI Review

Original request: 202400435281 You asked for Mairi McAllan's WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400436608 Review of 202400435281
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry communications with James Jones and Sons: EIR release

Please share any communications exchanged over the last year with representatives from James Jones and Sons. Please include all communications channels used, including WhatsApp, and please include any attachments, including images.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500452022
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister phone call with Taoiseach documentation: FOI release

All documentation held surrounding John Swinney's phone call with Micheal Martin, the Taoiseach, on February 4, including email correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the call and briefings relating to it.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: FOI/202500452337
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Road maintenance records and road fault reports for the A1: EIR release

Road Maintenance records and road fault reports. I request the maintenance checks carried out on the section of road mentioned. The section is governed by these two markers : What three words ///entire.renew.neon and ///trick.worker.term On the dates between 4th July 2024 and the 31st October 2024. Road surface chec...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500453668
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Consultation comments reported as hate crime incidents: FOI release

The following for consultations from 2021 onwards relating to the guiding principles for screening as given in Section 5.5 of the Consultation Good Practice Handbook. 1) The number of comments considered for reporting as hate crime incident. 2) The number of comments reported as hate crime incidents. 3) Which depart...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.5 s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451935
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Forest Stewardship Council and National Risk Assessment Review: EIR release

How does Scottish Forestry assess the legal requirements of forest management activities and related operational requirements under UKFS in relation to felling licence agreements? For example, how often are site visits made before and/or after felling licences are approved to ensure that works carried out meet any sti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.54 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500453032
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Anti-Racism Community Engagement Fund information: FOI release

1. The total amount of funding the Scottish Government made available under the Anti-Racism Community Engagement Fund. 2. The total number of events the Anti-Racism Community Engagement Fund supported. 3. A copy of the Event Reporting from each event, as submitted to the Design Advisory Group.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451681
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care's use of ministerial cars: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about Neil Gray's use of ministerial cars, including correspondence sent to and by the government, including internal correspondence, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, between January 6 2024 and the date of this FOI, that being 5th February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29 s.30 s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451287
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Visitor Levy correspondence with Highland Council: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence relating to the new Visitor Levy between Scot Gov offices and Highland Council and in particular, any correspondence between Scot Gov offices and Skye Councillors.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451636
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Men’s Sheds documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about Men's Sheds, including correspondence sent and received, including internal, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, between November 1 1 2024 and February 1 2025.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500451542
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review costs and responses: EIR release

Please could you tell me how many responses have been received so far to the Scottish Government's A96 Corridor Review, launched on November 28? https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/a96-corridor-review-published/ Please could you tell me how much has been spent on the review itself and the consultation to date, broken...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500454917
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Strict climate change test specifications: EIR release

Appearing on the BBC Question Time programme on 6th February 2024, the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, said the Scottish Government’s position is that new oil & gas licences in the North Sea should only be granted if they are compatible with a strict climate change test. Please provide the specifications of the st...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500451996
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Summit of health and social care leaders information: FOI release

With regard to the summit of health and social care leaders held at Bute House on Monday, 3 February 2025, chaired by the First Minister, I request: 1. Any minutes, notes, or official records taken during the meeting, including direct or paraphrased comments made by the First Minister, particularly any reference to ha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.5 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: FOI/202500452061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social media information from the Accountant in Bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Do you use a social media management platform? 2. If so, what tools do you use? 3. What is your annual spend on a Social media management tool? 4. What dates does your contract with your current supplier end (in the format of [month/year])? 5. Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? 6. If so,...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1)

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451126
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) correspondence regarding the First Minister's visit to the H100 project: FOI release

Any correspondence between SGN and Scottish Government officials and meetings in the lead up to John Swinney's visit to the H100 project on 04/02/2025. This should include emails, text messages, whatsapps, letters and minutes of any meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.39(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451356
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Closure of the Queensferry Crossing documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent/received and internally, briefings, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings, about the Queensferry Crossing shutting due to ice, between November 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451602
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Liquid sprayed on A96 at Keith during winter months: EIR release

1. What was the liquid being sprayed from the pavement tractor on 4.1.25 on Moss St, Keith? 2. Can I view the COSHH risk assessment for the liquid? 3. What streets are sprayed/treated in Keith over the winter months (November-March)? 4. What is cost of the liquid per square meter vs rock salt?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500454809
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Eid Mubarak celebration at Edinburgh Castle: FOI release

Correspondence held by the Scottish Government, including all sent/received and internal, briefing notes, minutes/notes from meetings, about the Eid Mubarak celebration at Edinburgh Castle, funded by the government, between April 1 and May 1 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 120 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202400432000
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Payments and support to Scotland's salmon farming industry: EIR release

The following information regarding payments and support to Scotland's salmon farming industry: 1. For the period 2019-2024, please provide: - A detailed breakdown of all financial support, grants, and payments made to salmon farming companies - The total value of payments made under each support scheme or program - T...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500450923
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector