Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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2,557 matching releases

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings with National Galleries Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date ? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwis...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328121
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gra...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328130
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) ...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328125
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gray exchan...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200327181
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Angu...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200327184
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence with former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development and Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Historic Environment Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328118
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland meetings and correspondence: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Historic Environment Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwi...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328117
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with National Galleries Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil G...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328127
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Council Tax consultation data: FOI release

1. Under FOISA, please provide all calculations, modelling and statistical information which supported the production of the joint consultation with COSLA is seeking views on plans to increase the amount paid by people in bands E, F, G and H referred to here: https://www.gov.scot/news/council-tax-consultation/. 2. Ple...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300376332
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Teneo and GFG Alliance: FOI Review

Original request - 202200269706 “1) Any contract, specification of work, or correspondence with Teneo around its work with the Scottish Government looking at GFG Alliance. 2) Any internal and external correspondence involving or referencing Teneo's work examining GFG Alliance and its subsidiaries..”

FOI already published 80 score 493 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-08
Reference: FOI/202200301933 Review of 202200269706
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Salaries and number of ministers, special advisors and civil servants in 2003, 2013 and 2023: FOI release

For each of the years 2003, 2013 and 2023 can you provide please the following information: 1. The total number of Ministers in post at The Scottish Government/The Scottish Executive. 2. The total salaries for these Ministers for the year in question. 3. The total number of civil servants dedicated to the Private Of...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2024-08-01
Reference: FOI/202400421758
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public Sector

Funding for the Scottish Government’s overseas offices and Burns Night events spend: FOI release

1. All briefings prepared for Angus Robertson's topical questions at the Scottish Parliament on January 10? 2. How many complaints were made about his comments during this session and can you supply the details of the complaints? -Could you supply all the correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government re...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400398829
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Communication relating to handling of BBC Disclosure documentary 'The Great Ferries Scandal': FOI release

Any internal correspondence relating to the communications handling of the BBC Disclosure documentary 'The Great Ferries Scandal'. To include, but not be limited to, any emails discussing how to respond to the allegations aired in the documentary, and any discussions with external individuals on the same topic.

FOI already published 80 score 179 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.33 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-24
Reference: FOI/202200322232
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Education reform board meeting minutes: FOI release

All agendas, papers and minutes for the meetings of the Education Reform Programme Board; the Education Reform Inspectorate and Agency Delivery Boards; the Education Reform Qualifications Body Delivery Board and the Education Reform Policy and Legislation Delivery Board.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-07-23
Reference: FOI/202300343383
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Mediation on abortion protests: FOI release

The outcomes of a contract awarded on 26 August 2022 to Civic Mediation Services with the intention to “support dialogue between parties who hold vigils and protests outside of abortion clinics, and those who are affected by them”. The value of the contract, which is published here, was £10,000. Please can you share ...

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

Published: 2024-07-22
Reference: FOI/202300350835
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

International trips and correspondence relating to specific celebrities: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence, mentioning Brian Cox, and between Brian Cox and the Scottish Government between January 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefing notes, minutes and notes prepared for and after Angus Robertson's British Irish Council meetings this year, including a full...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.32(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-07-17
Reference: FOI/202300381800
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

National Smart Ticket Advisory Board minutes and correspondence regarding finance of the SPT Zone Card: FOI release

1. A copy of the minutes from National Smart Ticket Advisory Board that took place on 26th March 2024. 2. Any correspondence or meeting minutes between Transport Scotland (TS) and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) covering any aspect relating to finance of the SPT ZoneCard (including the price of the product...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-17
Reference: FOI/202400419247
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) data: FOI release

Copies of all data held pertaining to your arrangements with TIE Scotland including the contract for services, their tender bid, copies of their surveys used in schools for teachers and pupils and the anonymised responses to those surveys.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-11
Reference: FOI/202300375696
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Water Industry Commission Scotland training expenses: FOI release

Information related to the Water Industry Commission for Scotland's training expenses. 1. Am looking for all correspondence, including internal correspondence between WICS, Audit Scotland and/or the Scottish Government about the costs of training built up by WICS since 2016 amounting to nearly £500,000 that were not c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-11
Reference: FOI/202400418787
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Numbers of Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination under the Equalities Act 2010: FOI release

To provide you with information about the number of formal grievances raised where the main cause was cited as bullying or harassment, or one of the protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act (2010). You also requested information on the number of FTE staff employed by the Scottish Government, as well as inf...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400406273
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

James Hamilton correspondence, WhatsApp review, Covid inquiry and Hugh Pennington Correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal, notes from any meetings, minutes and briefings about the chief nursing officer retiring, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400403162
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Waspi women correspondence, State Pension age and life expectancy: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, analysis, briefings and minutes/notes held about life expectancy in Glasgow, from the last 12 months? 2. What is the current Scottish Government position on the state pensions age, and all analysis undertaken on this? 3. ...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400417753
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Economy, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Health and Wellbeing Census – retaining data where information wasn’t provided: FOI release

You asked a range of questions on the use of SCN as an email address in 2022, the Scottish Government response to this, and the impact on ethics, data quality and the processing and sharing of the health and Wellbeing Census 2022 data by Scottish Government.

FOI transferred 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.1(1) s.17(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400398313
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland funding: FOI release

1. Is Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation fo...

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413456
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Dundee Alcohol and Drug Partnership funding: FOI release

1. Is Dundee Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each yea...

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400413480
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector