Scottish Government FOI Index

22,647releases indexed

40,488attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,388partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-30newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,388 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 703 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 2996 s.17(1) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1223 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-09 8 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

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22,647 matching releases

NHS Resilience meeting Jan 6 2023: FOI release

Who attended the Scottish Government’s resilience NHS meeting held on January 6? All minutes from the meeting. Whose idea was it to hold the meeting in the first place? All correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon, her advisers/office, Humza Yousaf, his advisers/office and NHS Scotland relating to the meeting in January ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300336978
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government special adviser Jeanette Campbell and Angela Constance: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between Scottish Government special adviser Jeanette Campbell and Angela Constance from 31 March 2023 until present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300359276
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Money spent and allocated to A96: FOI release

How much has been spent on the A96 consultation and A96 Corridor Review and how many responses were gathered? How much money has been allocated to the A96 dualling Inverness to Nairn over the next 5 years? As all of the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300359713
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ivan McKee's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

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 Ivan McKee's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta on October 7, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338445
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lorna Slater's visit to Rum 12 May 2023: FOI release

Any correspondence, attachments, briefing notes, memos and relevant information concerning Lorna Slater's visit to the Isle of Rum on 12 May. Please include the information on travel arrangements, including the cost of boat hire.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300356316
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings with Fiona Robertson: FOI release

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 Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings with ...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338467
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Zero Tolerance: FOI release

All communication between Zero Tolerance and Scottish government ministers, special advisers and civil servants relating to the first minister's speech on 29/11/22 to mark Zero Tolerance's 30th anniversary. This should include emails, text, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Messenger or any other electronic messages, as well...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202200332441
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business rates relief to retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in Scotland: FOI release

Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in England and Wales are receiving 75% business rates relief in the year 2023/24 up to a maximum of £110,000 of relief per business. This was announced in the UK budget in November, and in December by the Welsh Government. How much additional funding was or is to be allocated...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.34(1) s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300339424
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lorna Slater IMA exemption briefings: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive a copy of all briefings received by the First Minister and/or the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the process and application for an internal market act exemption between January 2022 and the present day. As the inf...

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

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300358559
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary briefing Rural Affairs and Islands Committee: FOI release

The briefing prepared for the Cabinet Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, for her appearance before the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 24 May 2023.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300358875
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Formalin (formalydehyde) use in Scottish aquaculture: EIR release

Please provide information on the use of formalin (formaldehyde) in salmon and trout farming - tarpaulins, tank treatments and any other methods - since 1 January 2015. Please include Excel spreadsheets, data, emails, letters, reports and any other information related to the use of formalin (formaldehyde) in salmon an...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300356675
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Currency Group correspondence, January 2019 to February 2023: FOI release

You asked for copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, civil servants, and Special Advisers) and Dr Tim Rideout, Convener of the Scottish Currency Group, 1 January 2019 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300342981
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Mull and Iona Ferry Committee: FOI release

All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Mull and Iona Ferry Committee since May 1 2021 until the present date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.00 30 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300349075
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Invite/attendance at HMS Birmingham steel cutting at BAE Systems, Govan: FOI release

Did Scottish Government officials/ministers get invited to the steel cutting of the HMS Birmingham at BAE Systems in Govan on Tuesday April 4 and if so did they send anyone? If you did, who attended and what is their job? Who was invited? Was Humza Yousaf invited and if so, why did he not attend? All correspondence bet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300350567
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Solar farm and battery storage development in South Ayrshire associated with Loch Fergus: EIR release

In relation to a solar farm and battery storage development in South Ayrshire associated with the names ‘Loch Fergus Solar Farm’, ‘Loch Fergus Farm’, Loch Fergus Solar Limited’ ‘Loch Fergus Solar’, for the following information: Copies of all documentation, messages, emails, meeting minutes and notes regarding submiss...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300341092
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT and Professional Frameworks: FOI release

Details for all contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Professional Frameworks in respect of job role or placement name, start date and end date.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300350823
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Tartan Week: FOI release

Can you share any briefings prepared for Angus Robertson for his attendance? Can you release the names and job titles of all ministers, civil servants, special advisers and others who attended events? Can you detail the cost of the travel and accommodation for each individual? Can you release their itineraries? Can you...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.27(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300352137
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Winter Heating Payments and data sharing: FOI release

Any correspondence with the Department for Work and Pensions relating to the devolved Winter Heating Payment (formerly Cold Weather Payments) in relation to the transfer of appropriate data and securing a data sharing arrangement Any minutes of meetings with Department for Work and Pensions relating to the devolved Win...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1 48 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300347113
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on Operation Branchform (Jan-Apr): FOI release

Any correspondence sent to, sent by, or internally held by the Scottish Government on the topic of Operation Branchform from January 1 to February 15. Any correspondence sent to, sent by, or internally held by the Scottish Government on the topic of Operation Branchform from March 25 to April 5. Any correspondence betw...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300350348
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Cloud Framework contracts: FOI release

With regards to the Scottish Cloud Framework reference SP-18-02: A list of all contracts placed under this framework including buying organisation, contract value, contract title, scope of services procured and awarded supplier details.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300352070
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Resignation of chairman of Redress Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, phone calls and whatsapps) between the Scottish Government, Redress Scotland and Johnny Gwynne regarding his resignation as chairman of Redress Scotland. How much money has Mr Gwynne been paid so far for his role as chairman? Is he expected to get compensation/severance payment for...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300347330
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme meetings with First Minister: EIR release

A copy of notes of all meetings attended by the First Minister and/or the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the Deposit Return Scheme between 29 March 2023 and 20 April 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300353086
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish razor clam electrofishing trial communications: EIR release

All communications between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Razor Clam Association since the commencement of the trial, to include all communications to group members. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300353503
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Waiting times for ADP: FOI release

Request 1: From January 2023 onwards, what was the average length of time from the submission of part 2 to a decision being (made)? Request 2: From January 2023 onwards, what was the average length of time from the submission of part 2 to a decision being made when no further evidence or information was required from ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300348866
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A78 Largs to Skelmorlie speed limit: EIR release

All communications and papers relating to the decision to put in place a temporary 40mph speed limit on this stretch of road, including any evidence regarding the claim this is to improve road safety, and what consultations were made locally before going ahead. As the information you have requested is 'environmental i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 18 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300355981
Directorate
Topic: Public sector