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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Former First Minister Bute House guests lists: FOI release

A list of every visitor/guest to Bute House since Humza Yousaf became First Minister and the number of times each guest has visited.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400409833
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) status and Stonewall statistics: FOI release

1. Stonewall attempted to have EHRC stripped of its A status. Does the Scottish Government support Stonewall's challenge of the EHRCs A status? 2. I would like to know how much money the Scottish Government paid to Stonewall in 2021, 2022 and 2023? 3. I would like to know who took the decision for it to be appropriat...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400413319
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

UK Government's Minimum Service Levels: FOI release

Regarding the UK Government's Minimum Service Levels. Please could I request a copy of the any assessments made by the Scottish Government of introducing this legislation on the Scottish constitution? I know the legislation affects health and education, for example, which are devolved. Please could I request copies o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414082
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Nuclear Weapons and the Scottish Security and Intelligence Agency: FOI release

1. Could you supply all briefings, analysis and correspondence, including internal, held by the Scottish Government regarding nuclear power, from 2024? 2. In the Building a New Scotland paper about defence, it is claimed "This Scottish Government would seek NATO membership for an independent Scotland via NATO 's 'open...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400413946
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence on Homelessness and President of Iceland's Scotland Visit: FOI release

1. Could you supply all briefings prepared for Ministers, all analysis undertaken and all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, about homelessness in the last three months? Can this include any minutes/notes from meetings about this topic in the same timeframe? 2. How many...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.28 s.28(1) s.32 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400413604
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, International, Public sector

Rape Crisis centre funding from 2014-2024: FOI release

You asked for how much funding the Scottish Government has given (per location) to rape crisis centres from 2014-2024.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.16B

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400420335
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Economy, Equality and rights, Public sector

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training hours, expense and materials: FOI release

1. In your response to FOI request 202400410027, you showed that inclusive culture training was introduced in June 2021, and that after 2021-22, the number of hours spent on inclusive culture training and expense on inclusive culture training decreased significantly to 2023-24. Please account for and explain this decre...

FOI withheld 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414331
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Gender Recognition Reform: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, minutes/notes from meetings and all briefings about the Gender Reform Recognition Act court defeat, between January 15 and April 15 2024? 2. Could you supply the full up-to-date costs of the court battle for the ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.35 s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414828
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects: FOI release

A list of PFI projects that the Scottish Parliament ended early since the creation of the Scottish Parliament, and if possible, the cost of ending the contract.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412519
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Various health related requests: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefings, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, about the Scottish Drugs Forum, from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including intern...

FOI already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.12 s.1A s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.25 s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415820
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social housing provider grants to facilitate housing adaptions: FOI release

In regard to FOI reference FOI/202200317191, could you provide me with the most current information available? For reference, FOI 202200317191, asked for: 1. How much have the Scottish Government invested in grants to social housing providers to facilitate housing adaptions (an adaption can be understood as a ramp, h...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400421178
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Prescribing puberty hormone suppressants and cross-sex hormone medication to young people: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of the correspondence exchanged between you and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian, or both regarding the change in clinical policy on prescribing puberty hormone suppressants and cross-sex hormone medication to young people. Additionally, please provide a list of such correspondence, i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414588
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government and Parliament definitions: FOI release

1. What is the Scottish Government ? 2. How many elected individuals form part of the Scottish Government? 3. What is the difference between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament?

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400418666
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Conversion therapy, puberty blockers and the Cass Review: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence between Scottish Greens, including its MSPs and staffers and the Scottish Government about the Gender Reform Recognition Act, from the last six months? 2. a) Could you provide a list of those who were consulted for the banning conversion therapy bill and who advised on the creati...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.12

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415048
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation: FOI release

Please provide copies of all e-mail correspondence (including any attachments) relating to Infected Blood Compensation sent to or by staff working in Blood Donation and Abortion Policy during the period 1st Jan 2024 - 19th Feb 2024. For the avoidance of doubt, the scope of this request does not include information abou...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400399949
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Discussions on UK police forces: FOI release

Please can you provide all discussions within the Scottish government between January 1st 2022 to 28th April 2024 which include the following: The British Transport Police (BTP) The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400411406
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding swimming pool funding: FOI release

1. All briefing notes prepared for ministers and internal communications between Officials and Ministers, held about the £6m of swimming pool funding received by the Scottish Government, between March 15 2023 and November 31 2021 and the date of this FOI, as mentioned here: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400392947
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing notes and communications relating to Professor Sam Eljamel: FOI release

You asked for "Between June 2023 and December 2023: Briefings notes and other materials prepared for the First Minister and other ministers which relate to former NHS Tayside neurosurgeon Professor Sam Eljamel. Communications, including meeting notes, emails, letters, between the health secretary or Scottish Governmen...

FOI not held 70 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400392472
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 Pandemic Additional Funding: FOI release

1. Detailed information on the extra funding the Scottish Government received to manage and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic during the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. 2. Details of how this extra funding was allocated. Specifically, you requested information on: The percentage of extra funding that wa...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400399951
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Minutes for the Neurological Conditions Team covering years 2018-2024: FOI release

Minutes pertaining to the Neurological Conditions Team (DIRECTORATE FOR HEALTHCARE QUALITY AND IMPROVEMENT, DHQI : Healthcare Planning and Quality) covering years 2018-2024, and documentation to evidence work/planning for ME/CFS.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.1 s.25(1) s.38 s.12 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400408922
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

National Improvement Framework Interactive Evidence Report: FOI release

The local authority data from the National Improvement Framework Interactive Evidence Report measures on Assessment of children’s progress, Parental engagement, and School improvement.

FOI released 100 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400408455
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Freedom of Information guidance, monitoring the social media profiles of journalists and sex offender name changing: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full internal guidance/guidebook for dealing with FOIs which the Scottish Government abide by, including whether Special Advisers are given first look at them, and what details they are provided with? 2. Could you supply details about whether the Scottish Government monitor the social media pro...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400408156
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

National Treatment Centre data: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 November 2023 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI already published 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400405174
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank employees and lack of advisory board: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, notes and minutes from meetings, and briefings written about the Scottish National Investment Bank and its lack of advisory board and its profit and losses, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400409594
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), and Turkish President Erdogan: FOI release

1. Can you supply all emails and correspondence received or sent by the Scottish Government which mentions Nadia El-Nakla, between February 1 2024 and May 10 2024? 2. Can you supply all emails and correspondence received or sent by the Scottish Government which mentions Turkish President Erdogan, dated between Februar...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27 s.30 s.32(1) s.41 s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400418004
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector