Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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7,200 matching releases

Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party trip to France: FOI release

Keith Brown flew to France on 30 June 2022 and returned 3 July 2022: 1. On 30 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in France Islands did he fly to? 2. On 3 July 2022, from what airport in France Islands did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389515
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to Egypt: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Egypt on 5 November 2022 and returned 11 November 2022: 1. On 5 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Egypt did she fly to? 2. On 11 November 2022, from what airport in Egypt did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389482
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Germany: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Germany on 25 September 2022 and returned 28 September 2022: 1. On 25 September 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 28 September 2022, from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389533
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release

I'd like to access the information requested in FOI 202200269272 (Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)) Due to the size of the files, I note that it wasn't possible to upload the documents to the FOI page so would be grateful if you could provide the information through an a...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: 202300339196
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Trans Inclusion Guidance: FOI release

All written communications, and dates and minutes/notes from meetings that mention Scottish Government guidance related to ensuring policy makers and service providers being able to collectively realise trans and women's rights. You also asked for any draft copies of this guidance, and any communication regarding the ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38 s.29 s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300377504
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

School dashboards: FOI release

All the underlying data behind the primary and secondary school dashboards.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: 202200331116
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trips to Indonesia and Singapore: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Indonesia and Singapore on 11 February 2022 and returned 19 February 2022: 1. What airports did he fly from and fly into during this trip?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388521
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Belgium: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Brussels on 6 June 2023 and returned 8 June 2023: 1. On 6 June 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Brussels did she fly to? 2. On 8 June 2023, from what airport in Brussels did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388532
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Norway: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Norway on 20 August 2023 and returned 23 August 2023: 1. On 20 August 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Norway did she fly to? 2. On 23 August 2023, from what airport in Norway did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.23

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388533
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Portugal: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Portugal on 27 February 2023 and returned 2 March 2023: 1. On 27 February 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Portugal did she fly to? 2. On 2 March 2023, from what airport in Portugal did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388535
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to UAE: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to UAE on 21 March 2022 and returned 26 March 2022: 1. On 21 March 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in UAE did he fly to? 2. On 26 March 2022, from what airport in UAE did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388557
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Ireland: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Ireland on 30 November 2022 and returned 1 December 2022: 1. On 30 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Ireland did he fly to? 2. On 1 December 2022, from what airport in Ireland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388562
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to UAE on dates specified: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to UAE on 31 October 2022 and returned 4 November 2022: 1. On 31 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in UAE did he fly to? 2. On 4 November 2022, from what airport in UAE did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388563
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Canada and USA on dates specified: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Canada and USA on 15 October 2022 and returned 22 October 2022: 1. What airports did he fly from and fly into during this trip?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388564
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Norway: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Norway on 9 June 2022 and returned 10 June 2022: 1. On 9 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Norway did he fly to? 2. On 10 June 2022, from what airport in Norway did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300388565
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Referral to the independent advisers by First Minister: FOI release

Has the First Minister made any referrals to the independent advisers on the ministerial code since his appointment? If so, can you provide any details?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202400392691
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Belgium: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Belgium on 28 November 2022 and returned 1 December 2022: 1. On 28 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Belgium did he fly to? 2. On 1 December 2022 from what airport in Belgium did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389501
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Small Business, Trade and Innovation trip to Norway: FOI release

Richard Lochhead flew to Norway on 9 May 2022 and returned 11 May 2022: 1. On 9 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Norway did he fly to? 2. On 11 May 2022, from what airport in Norway did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389510
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister trip to Italy: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Italy on 20 June 2022 and returned 22 June 2022: 1. On 20 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Italy did she fly to? 2. On 22 June 2022, from what airport in Italy did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389476
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Expenses incurred in maintaining and updating the Common Financial statement: FOI release

Provide a total annual cost for running and up-dating the common financial tool, and who pays this?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389026
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to India: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to India on 3 December 2022 and returned 8 December 2022: 1. On 3 December 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in India did he fly to? 2. On 8 December 2022, from what airport in India did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389503
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Ireland: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Ireland on 20 October 2022 and returned 21 October 2022: 1. On 20 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Ireland did he fly to? 2. On 21 October 2022 from what airport in Ireland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389499
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Former Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Netherlands: FOI release

Michael Matheson flew to Netherlands on 9 May 2022 and returned 10 May 2022: 1. On 9 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Netherlands did he fly to? 2. On 10 May 2022, from what airport in Netherlands did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389511
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Former Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Belgium: FOI release

Michael Matheson flew to Belgium on 24 October 2022 and returned 25 October 2022: 1. On 24 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Belgium did he fly to? 2. On 25 October 2022, from what airport in Belgium did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389509
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Japan: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Japan on 15 April 2023 and returned 30 April 2023: 1. What airports did he fly from and fly into for the duration of his trip, including return flights?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300389483
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector, Transport