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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Appointment of Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

1. Following the appointment of new independent ministerial code advisers, whether the Scottish Government opened up applications to the public for the position of independent adviser on the ministerial code. If so, how many applicants were there for the position? 2. If not, how many people were interviewed for the po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445249
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Institute for Fiscal Studies: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, to/from Institute for Fiscal Studies or about this organisation, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400437469
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Air departure tax (ADT) meeting information: FOI release

Following on from FOI reference 202400439000, you asked that we: 1) Augment the table of meetings with a list of those invited to each meeting. In cases where you have a record of one or more individuals attending a particular meeting who were not included on the meeting invite, please can you also provide this inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445224
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Greek Ambassador: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about Angus Robertson's meeting with Greek ambassador Yannis Tsaousis on October 31, from the last four months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444465
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Rent control analysis and rent tribunals data: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis undertaken on the creation of new rent controls, plus briefings and correspondence sent and received by the government about them, between November 1 2024 and the date of this FOI? 2. How much has The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) rent tribunals cost a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444421
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) child protection and safeguarding correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence, agendas and meeting minutes of Jenny Gilruth, Education Minister, and her office, with GTCS apropos child protection and safeguarding. Please also share all correspondence on this matter shared internally by her civil servants and SPADs.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.36 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400443517
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government materials regarding inward immigration: FOI release

All reports/analysis/briefings held by the Scottish Government about inward immigration and Scots attitudes to immigration, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443406
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Supporting documents to the Target Operating Model (TOM) supplied by KPMG: FOI release

The final version of all the "supporting documents" to the TOM which were supplied by KPMG to the Scottish Government as part of the contract.

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442263
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation held by Scottish Government regarding juryless rape trials: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about juryless rape trials between September 30 2024 and November 5 2024.

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442003
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Materials for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting: FOI release

Full minutes/briefings written for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting on November 4.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442735
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Future of the Building a New Scotland papers briefing: FOI release

The Scottish Government today released correspondence with Business for Scotland under FoI. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202400435692/ In this release is a briefing for First Minister John Swinney dated 8 August 2024 which says the FM "is meeting officials following this meeting (16.15) to discuss the future...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441349
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

VAT exemption on private school fees consultation submission: FOI release

A copy of the Scottish Government's submission to the UK Government's consultation earlier this year on ending the VAT exemption on private school fees.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442217
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot: FOI Review

Original request: 202400440228 Correspondence between the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Transport (and/or the minister responsible for transport) since April 2024 concerning the peak fares removal trial. Correspondence between the Finance Secretary and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for ...

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

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440228 Review of 202400436483
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and Mark Ruskell since 8 May 2024.

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

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440035
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Target Operating Model for the National Care Service: FOI release

1) Has the full TOM document been "completed" - in the sense implied by the Summary TOM slideshow - and if so when? 2) If complete, on what dates has the TOM been subsequently updated? 3) A copy of the TOM document, as it existed, on 24th June 2024 when the Scottish Government's proposed amendments to the NCS Bill, a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400442506
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence on Scottish Qualifications Auithority (SQA) budget position: FOI release

All communication between the SQA and the Scottish Government about the SQA’s financial situation from 1 March 2024 onwards – as well as any research/reports/presentations shared with the Scottish Government about the SQA’s financial position during this period. The response should include but not be limited to any ad...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.30C s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400438358
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding National Care Service: FOI release

1. Who took the decision to scrap it? Who had to give their say for the plans to be scrapped and when was ths decision taken? (time and date) 2. The latest estimated figure or calculation of how much the Scottish Government believed setting up the national care service would cost. There must be a bit of analysis or a ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440709
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Air Departure Tax, Air Passenger Duty and an exemption for the Highlands and Islands correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government relating to Air Departure Tax, Air Passenger Duty and an exemption for the Highlands and Islands since the 2021 Holyrood election. This correspondence should include but not be limited to emails, briefing notes, WhatsApp and text messages, minutes and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438718
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National Care Service and National Social Work Agency Summary Target Operating Models: FOI release

1) The latest version of the Summary Target Operating Model and supporting documents. 2) The full TOM for the NCS or, if this has not yet been finalised, an indication of when it is likely to be completed. 3) The latest version of the TOM that is in development for the NSWA.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438934
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Government Justice and Legal Directorates on Law Officers role report: FOI release

1. All correspondence between officials in the Scottish Government’s justice and legal directorates and Malcolm McMillan, including to Mr McMillan’s Hotmail account, on or after 29th May 2024; and 2. In particular, even if the content of a particular item of correspondence is exempt under Freedom of Information corres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438493
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group documentation: FOI release

Detailed information regarding the decision-making process and the evidence utilised by the Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group in determining the required number of teachers each year. Specifically, I am interested in understanding: The criteria and methodology used by the group to forecast teacher demand and s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29 s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400437826
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Petition PR1458 and Scottish Government's commitment to create a register of Judges interests: FOI Review

Original request - 202400433029 “This is a request for review of the redactions applied to the FOI disclosure in relation to my request dated 24 September 2024. Given the work undertaken by the Scottish Government since the 2021 'commitment' (and similar commitment announced by the ruling SNP) to create a register of ...

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

Published: 2024-12-19
Reference: FOI/202400436948 Review of 202400433029
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) on fare increase: FOI release

a) A copy of the Island Communities Impact Assessment regarding the upcoming fare increase of 10% on CalMac routes. b) All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Ministers regarding the fare increase. c) A list of all individuals and bodies who were consulted in order to prepare the ICIA regarding the fare inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437319
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding conversion therapy: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis and briefings about plans to ban conversion therapy, between July 10 and September 1 2024, excluding email correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202300364330
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Government business conducted by the Health Secretary at football matches: FOI release

Details of what business was conducted on behalf of the Scottish Government, with whom on each of the four occasions at which Mr Gray attended Aberdeen matches, and where this business was conducted at each venue? Could you also provide details of when these dates were arranged and by whom? Could you also provided de...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400440286
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector