Scottish Government FOI Index

21,877releases indexed

39,512attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,123partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,123 unclear 7,200 not held 3,071 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4941 s.20 4283 s.34(1) 3599 s.39(2) 3484 s.30 2885 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2383 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1573 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 13 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 924 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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21,877 matching releases

Caledonian Maritime Assets correspondence, 30 June to 31 December 2017: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) and Kevin Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited on dates between 30th June 2017 and 31st December 2017, and emails including the word: “launch”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 117 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202200315069
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Forest plan and grant for An Suidhe, Dunachton Estate: EIR release

The approved forest plan and the total amount of grant awarded for An Suidhe pinewood on the Dunachton Estate by Kingussie Reference 21FGS57683. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202300345100
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Data protection in the Scottish Government: FOI release

A copy of the Scottish Government's Records of Processing Activity (ROPA) as defined in Article 30 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). A copy of all legitimate interest assessments conducted by the Scottish Government where you rely on Article 6(1)(f) legitimate interests as your lawful basis for pr...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202300362265
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between lobbyists and ministers: FOI release

Scottish Government to provide all preparatory documents as well as minutes or any other record of what was discussed of the following meetings: 03/10/2022 between Nicola Sturgeon and Blackrock 09/12/2021 between Drax Group plc and Michael Matheson 16/12/2021 between EDF Energy Holdings Limited and Michael Matheson 04...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202300344500
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity correspondence with Circularity Scotland: EIR release

Please provide me with a copy of emails sent between the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity's office and Circularity Scotland from August 2021 until January 2022 Please provide me with a copy of minutes taken during physical/telephone/virtual meetings between the Minister for Green Skills, Cir...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 236 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.5(2) s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202200275672
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) presentation levels: FoI release

An electronic copy of the letter sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills to all Directors of Education on approximately 23/1/24. The letter was in relation to SQA presentation levels.

FOI released 95 score 10 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: FoI/202400395854
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Landlords struck off from the Scottish Landlord Register since 2012: FOI release

Broken down by calendar year, please provide the number of landlords struck off from the Scottish Landlord Register since 2012. Please, if possible, break this down by reason for the striking off Please also provide a geographical breakdown by council area. Please also provide this information in an Excel format.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202300337911
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence from Tata to the Government on Dalzell steelworks: FOI release

Since August 2021 to date, any correspondence from Tata to the Government on Dalzell steelworks. During the same time period, any Rapid Response Unit or other briefings to ministers regarding contact from Tata.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 111 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: 202200328970
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A83 Landslip and Landslide Clear up data: FoI release

A breakdown of how much has been spent each year since 2012 on clearing the A83 Road of debris from landslips and landslides, if possible I would like the data broken down into months or quarters for the time period.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: FOI/202300380710
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Humanitarian relief in Gaza: FOI release

What ministerial or other discussions were held prior to this donation being made Who made the decision to make the donation Which government budget provided the funds To which organisation was the donation made What assurances were given that the funds would be used for humanitarian purposes, has there been any follow...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: FOI/202300388758
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Breakdown of bail orders: FOI release

A breakdown of bail orders.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: FOI/202300387638
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Energy Efficient Scotland: area based schemes: EIR release

The budget allocation per area/local authority for area based scheme activity in 2021/22. How much of those budgets was an accrual of agreed budget from 2020/21 per local authority area. The level of accrual of budget allocated for 2021/22 carried forward into 2022/23 per local authority area. The actual underspend/ove...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: 202200322270
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to Scottish ferries costs and upgrades: EIR release

1. What is the current timetable for finishing upgrading Ardrossan Harbour and what are the current and estimated costs of the development, with a breakdown of these costs? - Could you supply the cost/benefits analysis of the decision to upgrade the harbour? 2. All correspondence (including internal), minutes and bri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4)

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: FOI/202300386171
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Evidence for transmissibility behind lockdown decision: FOI release

The empirical (ie, NOT modelling) scientific or medical study or studies/articles, etc, on transmissibility of vaccinated vs unvaccinated that were carried out and /or referenced in order for the First Minister to arrive at this decision. The foundational evidence of Nicola Sturgeon's authority to make such a decree (i...

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2024-02-08
Reference: 202200269569
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Income tax in ministerial correspondence February and March 2022: FOI release

Any correspondence received by Cabinet Secretary Kate Forbes MSP, Minister Richard Lochhead MSP, Minister Ivan McKee MSP, Minister Tom Arthur MSP regarding ‘income tax’ and the ‘reduction in income tax’ between 28 February 2022 and 22 March 2022 including, emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes. Any corresponden...

FOI already published 80 score 285 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-07
Reference: 202200297569
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Public sector

GFG Alliance net worth certificates: FOI release

Under the terms of the Lochaber Guarantee & Reimbursement Agreement, member companies of the GFG Alliance are required to provide "Net Worth Certificates" to Scottish Ministers. For each year since the commencement of the agreement, please provide all due dates and dates actually received for each "net worth certificat...

FOI unclear 75 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-07
Reference: 202200314218
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Wildlife crime investigations: EIR release

Information as to all monies paid to Scottish SPCA from Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies to assist wildlife crime investigations operations over the past 10 years and what these monies were paid out for. Information on all sums paid by Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies to RSPB Scotl...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-02-07
Reference: 202300354427
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information pertaining to the Equally Safe Scotland strategy: FOI review

1. Up to date membership of the Equally Safe Joint Strategic Board. 2. Any public consultation papers, responses, and analysis of responses related to/informing the creation of the Equally Safe Scotland strategy in 2014. (By public, I mean consultation of the public, as opposed to published). 3. Could you please conf...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.6 s.2 s.38(1) s.12 s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-02-07
Reference: 202200303580
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

VMS data for vessels over 12 metres long: EIR release

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for UK registered commercial fishing vessels operating in Scottish territorial waters (inside 12MN) for vessels 12m and over in length, indicating: gear type; hours fished; first sales value; year (for a five year period for the most recent data available e.g., 2016-2020 or 2017-202...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-02-07
Reference: 202200319885
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal correspondence request: FOI review

Copies of all internal Scottish Government email correspondence (including Marine Scotland, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) discussing the responses to these two previous FOI requests: FOI/202100132049 and FOI/202200292407.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 122 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-07
Reference: FOI/202300337459 Review of 202200313781
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Green Jobs Fund briefings: EIR release

A copy of all briefings sent to (a) the First Minister, (b) the Deputy First Minister, (c) the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition and (d) the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the Scottish Government's Green Jobs Fund. I would the period of this request to cover ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: FOI/202400391658
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Confucius Institutes funding: FOI release

The funding Confucius Institutes received from the Scottish Government in 2022/23 and 2023/24.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: FOI/202300388825
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information relating to the recruitment of the chairperson of the National Appeals Panel: FOI release

The following information regarding the work of the previous chairperson of the National Appeals Panel and the recruitment of their replacement: 1. The remuneration paid to J M D Graham for provision of services as Chair to the National Appeal Panel for the periods: 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2022 1st October...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.1S s.3

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: FOI/202300386781
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Egg and sperm donation campaign: FOI release

What impact assessment was carried out before the campaign was signed off? Which organisations were consulted with before the campaign was launched? Whether women undergoing egg retrieval following the campaign will receive up to £750 in "compensation" What considerations the Scottish Government made as to the impact o...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.4

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: FOI/202300385991
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Kevin Stewart Meetings July 2022: FOI review

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Kevin Stewart's meeting with IJB Ch...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: 202200331290
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector