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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Cancellation of the 2020 exam diet: FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the SQA regarding the cancellation of the 2020 exam diet. I would like this i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-10
Reference: FOI/202000034452
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Education concerns: FOI release

'Reopening of schools and provision of education to children during the coronavirus outbreak, you indicated: I’d like to make a freedom of information request about whether the government has actually done a gender equality assessment relating to this policy in Scotland and in East Dunbartonshire.'

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2020-08-06
Reference: FOI/202000053550
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Correspondence concerning meetings with Homes for Scotland: FOI release

From 1 May 2020 to present details of the meetings that the Scottish Government have had with Homes for Scotland, outlining the dates of the meetings, who was in attendance and any records of the meetings (this could include minutes, notes/records of meetings, internal briefings prior to or after the meeting and/or oth...

FOI cost limit 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.34(1) s.25(1) s.12 10 attachments

Published: 2020-08-04
Reference: FOI/202000045945
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI Review

1. dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff 2. at whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish ...

FOI already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2020-08-03
Reference: FOI/202000059000
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 Pandemic various questions: FOI release

The answers to 15 questions relating to the Scottish Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000045218
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd (FMEL) additional funding & forecasted capital: FOI release

1. How much additional funding has Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited (FMEL) received from the Scottish Government since its acquisition by the Scottish Government? What additional capital is forecast to be provided to FMEL on a monthly basis for the next 36 months? 2. Have the two ferry’s (vessels 801 and 802) engine...

FOI transferred 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000046115
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Hate Crime & Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any written records which contain or record discussions by Ministers or Civil Servants, of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill in relation to, or in comparison with, the now repealed, Offensive Behaviour and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act, 2012.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000046860
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Publications related to inclusive education: FOI release

All FoIs, complaints and letters, completed and outstanding, in the areas of inclusive education, LGBT, bullying and hate crime; querying content, substance and status of output sponsored and endorsed by the Scottish Government.

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000044381
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding school reopening dates concerning 3 specific local authorities: FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (dated from 1st May 2020 till 1st June 2020) on the subject of the date that schools will reopen in Scotland between the Scottish Government and three local authorities (Shetland Islands Council, Orkney Islands Council and Western Isles Council).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2020-07-23
Reference: FOI/202000044331
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between Kevin Stewart and/or any special advisers who work alongside the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning and the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) between 1st March 2020 and 1st June 2020. This should include minutes, agendas or notes (including handwritten notes) of any mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-13
Reference: FOI/202000043559
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cost and economic viability of implementing a Universal Income Basic Income : FOI release

"Any internal correspondence in the Scottish Government regarding a Universal Basic Income. (This might take the form of emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes, briefings or other). Specifically, but not limited to, the cost and economi...

FOI already published 80 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-09
Reference: FOI/202000034467
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Local authorities’ postponement of funded childcare hours: FOI release

All internal correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) relating to the postponement of the August 2020 deadline for local authorities' to deliver 1140 funded c...

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

Published: 2020-07-07
Reference: FOI/202000040340
Directorate: Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Scottish Welfare Fund: FOI release

Details of the number of applications for the Scottish Welfare Fund, the number of successful claimants, the number who unsuccessfully claimed and the average money a successful claim received, broken down by month, from 1 March 2020 to the present.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2020-07-02
Reference: FOI/202000044323
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Stonewall funding: FOI release

Details of the person responsible, their superior, and their department as it relates to FOI/18/00320 Please provide documentation clarifying this funding for “reporting hate crime”, specifically what laws were specified and definitions, the reasoning associating hate crime with ‘inclusion in public life’, specifics on...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.25(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-02
Reference: FOI/202000039717
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

St Andrews House flags: FOI release

The equivalent documents to "DAYS FOR HOISTING FLAGS ON BUILDINGS OF THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT 2019" for each year from 2014? Also, please could you supply information on any requests made for flags to fly originating from outside Scottish government since January 2015, except ones to do with royal births, birthdays or m...

FOI released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-02
Reference: FOI/202000044551
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Publication of exam analysis - correspondence and drafts: FOI review

All communications between Ministers, Special Advisers and communication staff regarding the publication of exam analysis by the Scottish Government (see here: https://news.gov.scot/news/publication-of-exam-analysis ) Any drafts of pages 1-3 of the exam analysis (see here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/examresults-...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-06-29
Reference: FOI/202000024838
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Early prisoner release: FOI release

-How many prisoners are released early in total, including the ones scheduled to be released in the coming days; -age groups (in the increments of 5 years per group) of those released; -types of crimes they were imprisonment for (ie hate crime, theft, driving offences, possession of drugs etc). Should you be unable to ...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2020-06-26
Reference: FOI/202000038530
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Funding for National Arts bodies: FOI release

What funding has been given to the RSNO, Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet & National Theatre of Scotland by the Sottish Government since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. The amount of funding given to each body since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. The reasoning behind any funding given to these bodies since the Covid-...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2020-06-25
Reference: FOI/202000040909
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI release

1. Dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff. 2. At whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish...

FOI withheld 55 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.6 s.7 s.25(1) s.26 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2020-06-19
Reference: FOI/202000022790
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Changes to FOI in Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill – meetings: FOI release

This is an FOI request in relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill. I would like to request the following material: 1. Details (dates, attendees etc) of all meetings where proposed changes to Freedom of Information rules were discussed 2. Any associated documents from the above meetings (NB this should include minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-06-17
Reference: FOI/202000025364
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Complaints against former First Minister investigation: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of the memo or memos in which it is alleged that Ms Evans stated “We may lose the battle, but we will win the war.” Including details of whom the memo(s) were addressed and/or circulated. 2. Please confirm the total of fees and costs incurred by the Scottish Government in relation to the court ...

FOI not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2020-06-10
Reference: FOI/202000032184
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Gender Recognition Act 2004 public consultation response analysis: FOI release

(a) What is the status of the analysis of the responses to the most recent public consultation on GRA reform and self id? (b) When will this be published? (c) I have read today that the contract for the analysis has been cancelled, is this true? (d) If true, then please explain and provide copies of related documentati...

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

Published: 2020-06-10
Reference: FOI/202000035101
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Equality and rights, Public sector

Chief Digital Officer Division: FOI release

The Chief Digital Officer Division, Social Security Directorate could you please provide me with: 1. An organogram featuring job holders and job titles for Chief Digital Officer Division 2. A list of teams/functions/business units within Chief Digital Officer Division 3. A list of governance, steering groups, managemen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-06-10
Reference: FOI/202000035694
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Questions concerning the Sturrock report: FOI Review

With ref. to the FOI response referenced above I do not believe that the response provided properly addressed the questions asked. I have noted below some specific points for your consideration. Q1 It is noted that the answer to this question was ‘Yes’. The additional comment does not appear to either enhance or qualif...

FOI not held 70 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-06-09
Reference: FOI/202000024268 Review
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd funding: FOI release

“Please advise what the procedures and thresholds/limits are applicable to the Scottish Cabinet, and specifically provide details of the transaction that granted Ferguson Marine 45MM cash, with copies of the paper trail, the recommendation and the sign off for releasing the funds. Also please provide the paper trail an...

FOI already published 80 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.3(3) s.33(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-06-04
Reference: FOI/202000018506
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector