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

Communications exchanged with various organisations: FOI release

Any communications exchanged over the last five years with representatives of the following companies: SpaceX Neuralink xAI The Boring Company X Corp. Tesla

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451701
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Briefing materials provided to Ministers for appearances at Scottish Parliament portfolio questions sessions: FOI release

All briefing materials provided to Ministers for appearances at Scottish Parliament portfolio questions sessions on 5 February 2025. I mean to refer to briefing materials compiled or given at any time in the current Scottish Parliamentary term, but to narrow down these materials to just those provided for Portfolio Que...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451876
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Springfield Group housing development correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence, notes or minutes, including any attachments, relating to the opening of the Springfield Group housing development at Ferrylea in Forres on 29 August; and Any correspondence, including any attachments, regarding the Springfield Group properly developers from April to October 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451593
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Sectoral Marine Plan and offshore windfarm development: EIR release

The Scottish Government’s Sectoral Marine Plan, published on 28th October 2020, said this: Nationally and at the individual PO level, the effects of consented and licensed offshore windfarm development under this cycle of leasing should not exceed the assumed physical footprint for 10GW of generation as assessed in th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451988
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Class 222 trains on ScotRail services: EIR release

Correspondence referring to the potential use of Class 222 trains on ScotRail services, since January 2023.

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450828
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meeting between Special Adviser and Shell UK Limited: FOI release

Information regarding the meeting between Davie Hutchison and Shell U.K. Limited at the Scottish Parliament on the 5th of September 2024. A full list of attendees, including full names and titles as well as those who the attendee represents A copy of the meeting agenda Meeting notes/minutes taken during the meeting, a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence special advisers briefings meetings s.17

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: FOI/202500451632
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Guernsey Financial Services Commission forestry grant: EIR release

Scottish Forestry has paid lots of taxpayer's money into offshore tax havens (such as in Guernsey) to subsidise forestry schemes that are often environmentally destructive and used for further tax avoidance schemes, such as helping high worth individuals avoid inheritance tax. According to the Department for Environme...

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450951
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Delivery of 19 climate action policies: EIR release

On 18th April 2024, Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, announced a package of 19 climate action measures in the Scottish Parliament. Details of the 19 policies were published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-change-action-policy-package/ For each of the 19 clim...

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450850
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

WAVE Trust 70/30 campaign: FOI release

1. Can you confirm when the Scottish Government gave its formal backing to the commission of inquiry into the delivery of 70/30? 2. What discussions or engagements has the Scottish Government had with WAVE Trust regarding the commission of inquiry into the delivery of 70/30 and wherever it would be possible to disclos...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-11
Reference: FOI/202400403349
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation referring to former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internally), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, which is from/to or mentions Michael Matheson, in the last month. As this was received on the 27/01/25, the date range for this FOI is 27/12/24 to ...

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449851
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Freedom of Information requests regarding Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care's trip to Hampden Park: FOI release

All internal correspondence surrounding the release of FOI requests regarding notes written for Neil Gray's trip to watch Aberdeen play Rangers in the League Cup final on December 17.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449854
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation relating to early prisoner release scheme; Solicitors Bar Association correspondence and information on reimbursement of remuneration to a former Sheriff: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about the prisoner early release scheme, including correspondence sent to and from the government, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from the last month (Dec 19 to Jan 19)? 2. Is the Scottish Government seeking...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449152
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Flu vaccination documentation with Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS): FOI release

All notes/minutes from meetings and correspondence and briefings for meetings held by Jenni Minto and/or the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer with Community Pharmacy Scotland, from the last six months about flu jabs.

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449853
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information on the proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1) Please provide the following, in relation to Dr John Reynolds-Wright Minutes of any meetings between Scottish Government ministers and officials with Dr Reynolds-Wright Correspondence by email or letter between Scottish Government ministers and officials and Dr Reynolds-Wright 2) Please provide, in relation to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449935
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Balhyme Woodland creation scheme information: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could send me all of the information held by Scottish Forestry which relates to the Balhyme Woodland creation scheme, including but not limited to: 1. Copies of all correspondence regarding the scheme; 2. Copies of any reports, surveys or other documents relating to the scheme; and 3. Copi...

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450042
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Alcohol ban at Scottish football grounds: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about the booze ban at football, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500452333
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Green Jobs Fund information: EIR release

Details of all the firms that have received funding from the Scottish Government's £100m Green Jobs Fund to date. This should include the name of the company that received the money, the amount each company received and a brief description of what they were given the money for. This should include any money given out b...

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500449977
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meeting between First Minister and advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

In terms of the First Minister’s lunch meeting on 13 January 2025: Please supply all items of information in all briefings prepared for the First Minister and other participants in the lunch meeting held at Bute House on 13 January 2025 between the First Minister and his three advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500453128
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Land and Nature Apprenticeships correspondence: EIR Review

Original request: 202400445710 1. “Notes of the Meeting between the Minister for Climate Action and the Minister for Further and Higher Education and Veterans on 11 December 2024.” 2. “All briefings given to Scottish Ministers on Land and Nature Apprenticeships since the election of John Swinney as First Minister.” ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450037 Review of 202400445710
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documents relating to Glen of Rothes Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

Please could you send me copies of all documents relating to case reference 23FGS75494.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450693
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Consultant costs for the A83 Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

The total amount that has spent to date on consultants on the A83 Rest and be Thankful, broken down into a table that lists each consultancy firm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500451605
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Spend on the Housing (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

The total spent developing the Housing (Scotland) Bill so far.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450440
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) contracts: EIR release

Please could you provide all FGS contracts either signed or pending being signed, with the Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund, the Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund 2, or any other entity associated with Apex Fund Administration (Guernsey) Limited, MJ Hudson Fund Services Guernsey Limited, Saffery Champness Fund Servi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500451428
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish International Development Association Head of Policy and Communications appointment: FOI Review

Original request 202500446733 1. When the Scottish Government first became aware of the Scottish International Development Association’s appointment of Patrick Grady to the role of Head of Policy and Communications. 2. The initial response the Scottish Government drafted up for responding to press queries about this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450926 Review of 202500446733
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Defect data for the A78: EIR release

I’m contacting you to obtain a freedom of information report, into know reported defects on the A78 road that maintained by Amey. Unfortunately my car has suffered pot hole damage on the same section of carriageway twice now in a two year period. Areas of concern I’m looking for reported defects is from Kilwinning head...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500454231
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport