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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2,381 matching releases

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

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

Communications between First Minister and investment firm Baillie Gifford: FOI release

Any emails, texts, WhatsApp’s, minutes of meetings or other communications received or sent by the first minister, Rt Hon Humza Yousaf MSP, which mention the investment firm, Baillie Gifford from the start of July this year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: FOI/202300385292
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information on the CivTech programme: FOI Review

Information on the CivTech programme. Please provide a list of all participants and sponsoring organisations since the programme started. Please include: 1. name of the applicant organisation 2. their registration number (such as Companies House number) 3. their business address 4. CivTech round 5. challenge sponsor ...

FOI unclear 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: FOI 202300364443 - review of 202300359863
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting with TATA steel 5 Dec 22: FOI release

A copy of the minutes of the meeting between the Scottish Government and TATA Steel on 5th December 2022. A copy of all correspondence, including those which involve ministers, Special Advisors and the media office, around the setting up of this meeting.

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.59 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300345908
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Progressive Stroke Pathway remit and purpose: FOI release

The remit that was provided to Professor Dennis to commission the report “Progressive Stroke Pathway”. Copies of all correspondence and emails relating to the construction of that remit. Any document(s) that explain why you requested the report and its intended purpose. Any documents (including emails) that refer to re...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200325717
Directorate
Topic

Programme to eliminate domestic abuse: FOI release

A summary of the work being undertaken to eliminate domestic abuse over the last 5 years and the amount of funding which has been made available by government to support it, with particular reference to work in Schools, Colleges and Universities, and a comparison with the amount of funding provided to Scottish Women’s ...

FOI unclear 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202300382211
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Framework for the provision of Interim IT Staff and Interim Professional Staff Services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to Scottish Governments Framework for the provision of Interim IT Staff Services and provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Quality scores for successful suppliers. 2. Quality submission for the highest scored quality for both lots.

FOI already published 80 score 9 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.1 s.2 s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300373603
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Documents held on FOI202200273210 around a meeting held on June 10 with Deloitte that were not already disclosed: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200307647. You submitted the following statement/request: “I am writing to request an internal review of this decision. I believe the exemptions applied either do not apply...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.25 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200312275 Review of 202200307647
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Handling of freedom of information request number 202200290584: FOI release

All the data the Scottish Government has relating to the handling of the FOI request referenced 202200290584, including all internal correspondence, phone calls, handwritten notes or other such documentation). Please also include all data relating to the involvement of ministers and special advisers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200303308
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

MS Victoria Ferry being used to house Ukrainian refugees: FOI release

Q1 - Q27 below, in respect to the Estonian Victoria Ferry currently being used to house Ukrainian refugees in Leith docks. Was there a debate in Parliament to acquire the Estonian Victoria Ferry and / or to provide a safe haven for Ukrainian refugees, if not, how was the decision taken to acquire it and by whom? Was t...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200324591
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication with SQA regarding grading of 2022 exams: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government (ministers, special advisers, staff from education-focused directorates) and the SQA regarding the grading of 2022 exams. To be clear, this would include discussions / information related to grade boundaries, pass rates, attainment gaps, and likely public/media response...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200315060
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Michael Matheson expenses in his capacity as a Government Minister: FOI release

A full list of expenses accrued by Michael Matheson and members of his staff in relation to his duties as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport and Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care. Could this data please be provided for the period 20 May 2021 to 16 November 2023.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300385475
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government cards for Christmas and St Andrew's Day: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on Christmas cards this year? Breakdown of these costs. Who were the recipients of the Christmas cards and could you supply what the cards look like? How much has the Scottish Government spent on St Andrews Day cards/greeting cards this year? Breakdown of these costs. Who were...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200333306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy visit to University of Glasgow: FOI release

To mark the publication of the 30th Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) statistics, the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Neil Gray, visited the University of Glasgow's Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (August 16th). Please provide the briefing notes associated with thi...

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300372362
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Costs for external support and expertise in delivering employment equality: FOI release

For the period covered by the last 5 full financial years, can you please provide the names of the organisations government has paid [including Stonewall where applicable in paying the fees involved to enter their Workplace Equality Index] to provide advice, insight and expertise in making sure that the government’s wo...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300385114
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Referendum Plans: FOI review

Does the Scottish Government have a planning date in 2023 on which it intends that a referendum will be held? If there is a planning date, what is that date? (Please note: I am asking for a specific date, not a deadline; but if at this stage this has only been planned as a month rather than a specific day, please let m...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.25(1) s.30

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202200309934 Review of 202200302128
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All communications with SPS regarding Isla Bryson: FOI review

You asked for a review of our failure to respond to your request dated 27 January 2023 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: A copy of any written communication or records of verbal communication between ministers relating to Adam Graham/Isla Bryson, the minutes of any meetings where they w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI 202300350955 Review of 202300340371
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information about aspects of gender ideology: FOI release

You raised concerns about aspects of gender ideology and asked the following. Please outline the framework Education Scotland has used to assess how schools have delivered the curriculum regarding LGBTQ+ issues. Please provide information explaining how Education Scotland has determined which schools have been viewed ...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300385639
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Tax sites under Green Freeports: FOI release

1. Can you confirm that the undernoted tax sites shown below and taken from SG press release (28 July 2023) of successful Green Freeport bids will be Tax Sites under the Green Freeport definition? 2. Can you confirm whether the Port of Ardersier has now been added as another Tax Site under the Green Freeport definition...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300384834
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Eco system Fund: FOI release

A list of all the companies awarded funding via the Ecosystem Fund since 2021 and the amount each was allocated. (I note that the Awards from the Oct 2023 round have been published and are already readily available online) A list of companies that have received funding via the Ecosystem Fund, that have also received ad...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.12 s.30

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202300383750
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2022 census: FOI release

'All correspondence, briefings and notes held by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, about the Census 2022, from between July 2023 and September 30 2023.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202300389869
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Justice Minister And Scottish Prison Service Isla Bryson Correspondence: FOI Review

"All communications (i.e. letters, emails, texts) between Justice Minister Keith Brown and the Scottish Prison Service concerning Isla Bryson, who was convicted of rape."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202300353307 Review of 202300346242
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Isla Bryson discussions and advice: FOI Review

Details of all discussions, emails and advice given to or including Scottish Ministers in relation to the Isla Bryson case when Scottish Ministers first became aware of the Isla Bryson case

FOI partially withheld 90 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: FOI/202300351316 Review of 202300340507 and 202300347230
Directorate
Topic