Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Covid 19 variants: FOI release

1. Any briefings prepared since February 2021 for Scottish ministers or officials on vaccine escaping Covid-19 variants 2. Any contingency plans held by the Scottish Government for a vaccine escaping Covid-19 variant.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2021-08-23
Reference: FOI/202100225504
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Covid-19 outbreak following Nike conference held in Edinburgh: FOI Review

1) You made at least 45 redactions of text, of unspecified length, in the FOI release responded to on 5th June 21 and published on 14th June 2021 (202000038482), due to an assessment of the information as being "out of scope" Please provide all the information for all of these redactions listed in this FOI release sta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-18
Reference: FOI/202100222971 review of 202000038482
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding gender representation on Public Boards from 2017 onwards: FOI release

A copy of all communications with Stonewall or Equality Network/Scottish Trans Alliance from 2017 to the present date that reference the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 (or the Bill as it passed through Parliament)" and "dates of any meetings (face-to-face, video or telephone conferencing) wi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100218160
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Annual social care costs: FOI release

You asked for: a) What is the anticipated annual increase in social care spending for each individual year of the new Parliament to cover the costs of implementing the Feeley review recommendations? b) Is the £840m additional spending over the course of the full parliament or an annual increase? c)If the £840m is ove...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2021-07-26
Reference: FOI/202100218597
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Communication between Scottish Government Minister and officials: FOI release

1. Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers and officials and a) Progress Scotland Limited ; b) Mark Diffley Consultancy and Research Limited; c) Invicta Public Affairs Limited: d) Charlotte Street Partners Limited and e) Halogen Communications Limited. 2. Any payments from the Scottish Governme...

FOI not held 70 score 191 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.12 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-07-26
Reference: FOI/202000104296
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government application to Stonewall Workplace Equality Index: FOI release

I am emailing you to request all emails/any other form of written communication or document, between the Scottish Govt and Stonewall, regarding any and all social media posts by SNP Government Ministers, which were cited as part of, or in relation to, the Scottish Government's application to be part of Stonewall's Work...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.8 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-26
Reference: FOI/202100218117
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

NHS Scotland Pride Badge Initiative: FOI release

You asked for the following information related to the NHS Scotland Pride Badge Initiative: 1. The cost of manufacturing badges? 2. Who manufactured them? 3. Was the contract put out to tender? 4. How many were manufacture? 5. What is actually in the pledge to be signed? A copy of said pledge? 6. What happens to staff ...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.5 s.9 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-16
Reference: FOI/202100215136
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland policy on handling media requests: FOI release

1) Please send me all policy documents which inform/ govern/ guide the way your organisation handles media requests and the publication of information. Please include all such documents which mention the Scottish Government, ministers or Scottish Government departments. 2) Please also send me any emails. minutes, memos...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-14
Reference: FOI/202100219839
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Public Health Scotland Communication Framework: FOI release

You asked for the following documents within the context of a Communications Framework between the Scottish Government and bodies including Public Health Scotland (PHS) and COSLA with reference to the Times article on 11 June 2021 - ‘Watchdog’s remit is to shield SNP Ministers’: Electronic copies of any document(s) ou...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-09
Reference: FOI/202100213128
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Procurement framework for the supply of IT equipment: FOI release

1. A copy of emails sent since March 2020 between officials in the Scottish Government Procurement Division discussing the readiness and/or ability of the Scottish Procurement framework to make home deliveries of office equipment/supplies to public sector workers. 2. A copy of any correspondence since March 2020 betwee...

FOI unclear 55 score 177 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-07-02
Reference: FOI/202000103529
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Government communications during lockdown: FOI release

1. For the period of lockdown (between March 23rd – 4th July), please answer the following questions regarding the staff in (XXXX government department) – if a question isn’t possible to answer in the time allowed, please let us know: a) What is the total number of civil servants (excluding third party contractors suc...

FOI unclear 80 score 240 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-02
Reference: FOI/202000068466
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meeting held regarding hate crime vandalism: FOI release

1. Information on how many times James Dornan MSP has met with the Irish voice and in what capacity. 2. The same information for [James Dornan MSP] interactions with the call it out group. 3. Any information on any Scottish Government attempts or meetings with unionist/protestant groups regarding sectarian abuse aimed ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-30
Reference: FOI/202100207828
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

1. All correspondence, dates, memos, emails, letters and unofficial notes between Infrantil and the Scottish Government about the £1 sale of Prestwick Airport between 2012-13 and were these meetings minuted official meetings? 2. All correspondence, dates, memos, emails, letters and unofficial notes between Infrantil an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17T s.18T s.19T s.20T s.2 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-29
Reference: FOI/202100207486
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minutes of meetings with other parties following 2021 Scottish Parliament election: FOI release

1) Minutes of meetings between Scottish Government officials (including the First Minister) and Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and/or Lorna Slater following the 2021 election. 2) Minutes of a meeting between the First Minister and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar following the 2021 election.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-28
Reference: FOI/202100207108
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to data sharing: FOI release

1, All correspondence, between the ICO, The Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials), The Scottish Parliament, The Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police authority regarding the meeting held for the legitimate and lawful justification and evidence’s for High Risk data sharing to be...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-18
Reference: FOI/202100205560
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Total amount of grants awarded to National Trust of Scotland: FOI release

Total amount of grants paid to the National Trust of Scotland in the last 5 years by Scottish Government departments including by SNH – now NatureScot, and Forest & Land Scotland.

FOI already published 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2021-06-15
Reference: FOI/202100196614
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Covid-19 briefings relating to restrictions: FOI release

1. Minutes from any formal four nations discussions with Michael Gove and other representatives from UK, Welsh Governments and Northern Ireland executive between October 1 and January 15 on the topic of Covid-19 and four nations alignment on restrictions/measures. 2. Notes taken by Scottish Government staff or minister...

FOI not held 70 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.1 s.17(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-15
Reference: FOI/202100164644 review of 202100140372
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Police Scotland hierarchy and accountability details: FOI release

In 2016 who were Police Scotland accountable to? Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? In 2017 and in 2021. Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? Which department oversees the 4,000 complaints about Police Scotland each year?

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.2

Published: 2021-06-14
Reference: FOI/202100208327
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Informal requests received from 31 October 2018 onwards: FOI release

FOI202100191813 “Thanks for you work on my behalf. I apologise for my carelessness in this foi. In fact Clegg says that the Record (so not just Clegg) made requests (so not formal foi’s necessarily). Can I ask whether there were any informal requests from 31 October. Maybe you considered this, but if not, can you accep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100191813, 202100194412 and 202100195519
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

Communications between Scottish Government and others on the subject the Nike conference held in Edinburgh late February 2020. This would include but not only with, Edinburgh City Council, Carlton Hilton Hotel, North Bridge. Also any communications on the subject of the Nike conference from any source

FOI already published 80 score 257 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100134831
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to current Chief Inspector of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

Information relating to the current Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Robert Scott. The request related to Mr Scott's previous employment by HM Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland as an Associate Inspector. The specific questions were: Confirm the dates of the employment The terms and ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100201140
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Pay disputes with Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service and the Scottish Government regarding pay disputes. Please limit to between 1 January 2020 and the pres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 124 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-07
Reference: FOI/202000117780
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance business engagement dinner November 2019: FOI release

Derek Mackay attending a Scottish Government business engagement dinner on 06 November 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at the meeting Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points A copy of any speech/ pre-prepared words delivered to attendees Venue, cost o...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-07
Reference: FOI/202100190455
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Meeting held with Police Scotland on 15 July 2019: FOI release

As a Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request please provide the following recorded information relating to the Monday 15 July 2019 meeting between Police Scotland and the Scottish Government where Public Task being the lawful basis for data sharing (including SC and CO data) with 3rd Sector Partners and Advo...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-04
Reference: FOI/202100198712
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development review: FOI release

All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education (including Officials of his office) with OECD relating to the OECD review of Scottish education. In particular, I would like to see all correspondence and information relating to the contract between the Scottish Government and OECD.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100175114
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector