Scottish Government FOI Index

21,829releases indexed

39,404attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,094partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,094 unclear 7,198 not held 3,060 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4920 s.20 4265 s.34(1) 3577 s.39(2) 3466 s.30 2876 s.17(1) 2768 s.25(1) 2375 s.10(4) 1978 s.11(2) 1565 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1155 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 376 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 920 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 728 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,154 matching releases

First Minister at Edinburgh Book Festival and Edinburgh Fringe Festival: FOI release

All briefing papers, emails and notes from all and any Scottish Government official, civil servant or anyone else being paid by the public purse to the First Minister relating about her various appearances at the Edinburgh Book Festival and Edinburgh Festival or Fringe. The information I request is to include the summ...

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

Published: 2019-09-20
Reference: FOI/201900003434
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Throughcare Service suspension: FOI release

Please disclose all communications between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, their civil servants and the Scottish Prison Service regarding the suspension of the Throughcare Service in Scottish Prisons. The period this should cover is 25/07/2018 until the present day (ie 26/07/2019).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-09-19
Reference: FOI/201900002886
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of the legal and court costs in Former First Minister case: FOI release

You asked for “A full breakdown of the legal and court costs paid by the Scottish Government to Alex Salmond. Please provide as much detail as possible with specific costs and how the cost was incurred e.g. legal advice, travel costs, food expenses or otherwise. ”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.2

Published: 2019-09-11
Reference: FOI/19/01941
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Firewall, anti-virus and Microsoft Enterprise questions: FOI review

1. Standard Firewall (Network) - Firewall service protects your corporate Network from unauthorised access and other Internet security threats 2. Anti-virus Software Application - Anti-virus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and othe...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.9 s.30 s.33(1) s.2 s.4 s.5 s.3

Published: 2019-09-09
Reference: FOI/19/01485
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Best Start Grant Early Learning Payments - lessons learned papers: FOI release

You asked for the lessons learned papers relating to the delivery of the Best Start Grant Early Learning Payments.

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

Published: 2019-09-03
Reference: FOI/19/01871
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Rural Finance (Scotland) Bill and 'No Deal' correspondence regarding agriculture: FOI release

You asked for: i) All correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), briefings since 1 January 2018 between the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Scottish Government officials in specific relation to the Rural ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-28
Reference: FOI/19/01577
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Internal audit work summary: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) dated 20 May 2019 which you clarified as being for “a summary of the audit activity that has been completed or ongoing or requested - listing areas being audited and what they are being audited fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-23
Reference: FOI/19/01293
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Changes to State Pension age for women and WASPI Campaign correspondence: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence from the past year between the First Minister, Scottish Government officials, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People concerning changes to State Pension age for women and WASPI Campaign.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 91 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-21
Reference: FOI/19/00929
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Delivery Board 23 on 16 October 2018 papers: FOI release

You asked for all items of information in Paper 23.11 and Paper 23.12, as presented and discussed at Social Security Delivery Board 23 on 16 October 2018, plus all minutes, actions and roadmaps related to this item presented to Social Security Delivery Board 24 on 30 October 2018.

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

Published: 2019-08-21
Reference: FOI/19/01771
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) correspondence and future structure: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) Documentation outlining plans for the future structure and funding of the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme Timeframe: since September 2018...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01661
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) minutes: FOI release

You asked for: Minutes of meetings where the LFASS scheme was discussed by Scottish Government officials.

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

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01662
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Future plans and farm payment model - post Brexit: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to a plan outlining a future farm payment model post-Brexit Documentation outlining plans for a future farm payment model post Brexit Timeframe: since September 2018. FOI/19-01664: Documentation outlining ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01663
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

Edinburgh Airport correspondence with Scottish Government: FOI release

Please provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Edinburgh Airport in May and June 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/19/01712
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Loan to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI appeal

All information held regarding the loan of £30 million made by the Scottish Government in June 2018 to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited, including but not limited to: 1. All minutes and notes of meetings held between FME Limited and the Scottish Government. 2. The loan agreement including interest terms and basis ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 129 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.25(1) 36 attachments

Published: 2019-08-13
Reference: FOI/18/01835
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Consultation on Disability Assistance - drafting plan and timeline: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for the drafting plan and timeline used to devise the Consultation on Disability Assistance. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/00779
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund correspondence: FOI release

You asked copies of all correspondence made from the Scottish Government including staff and members, both internally and externally on the Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI19/01669
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

National Audit Office report in overpayments of Carer’s Allowance: FOI review

Further to my letter of 25 June 2019 I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I apologise for the time this has taken which was as a result of your request relating to information provided by another government department, and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.21(4) s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01333
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - IT Health Check reports: FOI release

You asked for: Under FOISA please provide all IT Health Check reports supplied under the IT Health Checks for Social Security Scotland contract.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.30 s.33(1)

Published: 2019-08-05
Reference: FOI/19/01731
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland and Gemini Rail Group correspondence - Glasgow Railway Works: FOI release

Any communications since January 2018 between the Transport Scotland and Gemini Rail Group, Mutares or Knorr-Bremse regarding the Glasgow Railway Works (also known as St Rollox, the "Caley", the Caledonian Railway Works and the Springburn Works). Any communications since January 2018 between Transport Scotland and the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-29
Reference: FOI/19/01472
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence on national default 20 mph speed limit: FOI release

You asked for any communications between the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, his department and officials and Local Authorities in relation to a national default 20mph speed limit in Scotland from 2017 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-29
Reference: FOI/19/01544
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Notes and correspondence with North Lanarkshire Council - St Ambrose school campus, Coatbridge: FOI release

You asked for: • "Any briefing documents provided to Scottish Ministers on St Ambrose school campus in Coatbridge within the last year (prior to 20 June 2019)" (Fol/19/10503) • "Any correspondence (emails, letters, phone calls or otherwise) between Scottish Government ministers, senior civil servants or special advis...

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

Published: 2019-07-29
Reference: FOI/19/01503, FOI/19/01504
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas: FOI review

Further to my email of 28/06/2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request dated 30 May 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) which asked: Under FOISA, please provide all drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agend...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-07-25
Reference: FOI/19/01363
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister’s trip to the United States - correspondence and details: FOI release

1. Could you please provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office about the First Minister’s trip to the United States, which took place from 4-8 February 2019. 2. Please also provide any correspondence between Scottish ministers and the Foreign Secretary or Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-23
Reference: FOI/19/01543
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

D F Barnes Services Limited correspondence - sale of Burntisland Fabrications: FOI release

You asked for all communications between the Scottish Government and representatives of DF Barnes regarding the sale of BiFab. This should include any emails, telephone conversations, minutes, agendas, notes (written or recorded), and any action points taken from meetings pertaining to the aforementioned. The period th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-22
Reference: FOI/19/01452
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence with Miscarriages Of Justice Organisation (MOJO) Scotland: FOI release

In your e-mail of 26 June you asked for: What was the information you had requested from MOJO Scotland with a deadline of 21 June and have you received it? In your e-mail of 3 July you asked for: Have you received the information from Mojo that you gave them to the 21st June, if so what was their response?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-19
Reference: FOI/201900002428
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector