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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1,007 matching releases

The potential impact on Scots from the cost-of-living crisis: FOI release

Any reports, briefings, presentations, or other documents or information such as polling and analysis, on the potential impact on Scots from the cost-of-living crisis, received by the deputy first minister in May, June and July 2022'. Following correspondence with yourself, the request was changed to 'Any reports, brie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-08
Reference: FOI/202200331389
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with Universities Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Universities Scotland between Monday 3rd of October and Friday 7 October.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-08
Reference: FOI/202200324937
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence on Sustainable Growth Commission report informing contents of Building a New Scotland publication: FOI release

Please provide all Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) correspondence and documents discussing how the SNP’s Sustainable Growth Commission report (published in 2018) would inform the contents of Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence – published by the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-07
Reference: FOI/202200333877
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland costs and Ministerial Papers: FOI release

A breakdown of the costs associated with organising and conducting Citizens assemblies in Scotland; any papers provided to Mike Russell MSP, Angus Robertson, George Adam MSP or any other relevant Minister regarding Citizens Assemblies and; any briefings, minutes, pre agenda papers, policy papers, notes, emails etc. rel...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.35(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-06
Reference: FOI/202200334314
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Lord Advocate meeting with Deputy First Minister: FOI release

1) Minutes of any meeting between the Deputy First Minister John Swinney and the Lord Advocate on February 23, 2021; 2) Emails, texts and records of phone calls between the Deputy First Minister and the Lord Advocate, with necessary redactions of personal information, on 23 February 2021; and 3) Any follow-up contacts ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 96 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-26
Reference: FOI/202100210688
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Visits to the Strathmartine Centre: FOI release

A copy of all reports, letters, emails and other documentation created in respect of the visits to the Strathmartine Centre, this year, by the representatives including those forwarded or shared with NHS Tayside.

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

Published: 2023-01-24
Reference: FOI/202200319570
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Rail fare freeze and cost of living funding discussions: FOI release

1. ‘Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the rail fare freeze to March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers and the media office and correspondence with ScotRail or Transport Scotland. 2. Please provide a copy of all documents in the last six months which discuss the Youth Music Initia...

FOI cost limit 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-04
Reference: FOI/202200320901
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Independence - EU membership discussions: FOI release

Information you have regarding discussions with the European Commission with regard to the EU accepting a membership request made by Scotland should the Scottish government achieve independence. In particular have discussions been held regarding the above? If discussions have been held what is the current position on t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200325019
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Discussions with Universities Scotland on Scottish independence: FOI release

Please send me the minutes of the discussions with Universities Scotland mentioned here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202200313382/ Please also send me any emails exchanged between the Scottish government and Universities Scotland discussing Scottish independence, a referendum and its implications.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200325639
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Civil Service briefings produced on the UNCRC prior to the bill being introduced: FOI release

Copies of any briefings or memos or other analysis on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, produced by the Civil Service prior to the Bill being introduced to the Scottish Parliament.

FOI already published 80 score 235 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202100257620
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Visit of Michelle O'Neill to Bute House and meeting with First Minister: FOI release

On May 20 this year, Michelle O'Neill MLA visited the First Minister at Bute House. https://www.gov.scot/news/first-minister-meets-michelle-oneill-mla/ Please supply all items of information generated by the First Minister, her officials and special advisers in relation to the arranging of this meeting, its conduct and...

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

Published: 2022-10-19
Reference: FOI/202200312323
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Patient Safety Commissioner role: FOI release

Documents and correspondence from 2022 relating to the remit of the new Patient Safety Commissioner role.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-11
Reference: FOI/202200318168
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Ross Greer MSP: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP since January 1, 2022, including emails, phone calls (including minutes of these), in-person meetings, Whatsapp messages, Twitter messages, Signal messages and any other smartphone communication. 2. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and John Swinn...

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

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200315607
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Health Secretary visits: FOI release

(1) The minutes or official record of what was discussed by the Health Secretary and staff of both hospitals during the visits. 2) The outcome of the meetings and visits, what was agreed and what decisions would be acted upon. 3) Correspondence between the Scottish Government and each hospital that prepared and set up ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200314663
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Island Bonds Fund: FOI release

“Internal and external correspondence regarding the ‘Island Bonds Fund’ received by Mairi Gougeon MSP in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day.”

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2022-09-22
Reference: FOI/202200315342
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Ministers pay talks: FOI release

1. Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings, all party groups, and meetings of the whole Scottish...

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

Published: 2022-09-13
Reference: FOI/202200315611
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SPS correspondence: FOI release

1) The correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service where SPS staff flagged an error with the LS/CMI system. The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans said this was first flagged to the Scottish Government on 24 January 2022. Please provide this correspondence and all related corr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 104 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-18
Reference: FOI/202200287009
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communication regarding the reform of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Education Scotland: FOI release

"All communications between ministers and/or special advisers and/or PR/comms staff” and that the request “related to internal communications regarding the recently published report by Professor Ken Muir into the reform of the SQA and Education Scotland”. You noted that the request “would include attachments to relevan...

FOI clarification 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1)

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200300655
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Prospectus for Independence: FOI release

In September 2021, the First Minister announced that Scottish Government civil servants would start work on a detailed prospectus for independence (as reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-58478187). On 21st May this year, the First Minister stated: 'we will shortly begin publishing an...

FOI withheld 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.29(1)

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200302125
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Professor Mark Blyth between January 2020 and June 2022: FOI release

Copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil servants, and Special Advisers) and Professor Mark Blyth, Director of the William R. Rhodes Centre for International Economics and Finance at Brown University. Please restrict the search to dates between 1st January 2020 and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200303677
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Blue Hydrogen: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between Ministers of the Scottish Government and members of the Scottish Green Party regarding blue hydrogen from 6 May 2021 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-08
Reference: FOI/202200298051
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings referred to in PQ S5W-36077: FOI release

All materials (prepared in advance of or following) held by the Scottish Government with regard to each meeting referred to in response to the Parliamentary Question S5W-36077. Please include briefings (including ministerial briefings), notes of attendees and internal correspondence.

FOI not held 70 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-08
Reference: FOI/202100209869
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Serious Organised Crime Strategy: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, or otherwise) regarding the Serious and Organised Crime Strategy published by the Scottish Government on 23 February 2022. Please provide all...

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

Published: 2022-08-04
Reference: FOI/202200283322
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Vaccination status app: FOI release

1. How much was paid for the creation of the Covid Status app? 2. Any reports produced during the testing of the app by the developer before it was released. 3. Correspondence sent to and from the Deputy First Minister, Health Secretary and First Minister regarding the app between Tuesday September 28 and Tuesday 5 Oct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 105 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202100248440
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Sinn Fein visit to Bute House: FOI release

I would like to see any email correspondence sent from May 6 2022 to May 20 from Bute House staff relating to the Sinn Fein visit to Bute House on May 20.

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

Published: 2022-07-28
Reference: FOI/202200302139
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector