Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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2,995 matching releases

Scottish National Standardised Assessments, correspondence with Professor Sue Ellis: FOI release

Any correspondence the Scottish Government has (a) sent to or (b) received from Professor Sue Ellis, in relation to Scottish National Standardised Assessments from May 2015.

FOI already published 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-13
Reference: FOI/201900000649
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

UK Vertical Launch (UKVL) Project Board meetings minutes: FOI release

Copies of minutes taken at any meetings of the UK Vertical Launch (UKVL) Project Board in February, March and April.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.33 4 attachments

Published: 2019-05-13
Reference: FOI/19/01025
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Review of FOI-201900000203 EU Exit Civil Contingencies Portfolio: FOI review

Electronic copies of all weekly “EU Exit Civil Contingencies Portfolio” sitreps between 26 November 2018 and 7 February 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-13
Reference: FOI/201900000654
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Public sector

Students applying for and being successfully granted independent student status: FOI release

The number of students who applied for independent student status and the number of students who were successfully granted independent student status, for 2014-2015 to 2018-2019.

FOI cost limit 45 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.30

Published: 2019-05-10
Reference: FOI/19/01072
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety: FOI release

All the information related to Paul Wheelhouse’s discussions with the Oil and Gas Authority on whether there is a need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety. This should include any correspondence both written and electronic, as well as minutes from any meetings. All information related to Michael Matheson’s ...

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

Published: 2019-05-07
Reference: FOI/19/01007
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy email correspondence regarding Healthcare Environmental Services: FOI release

All email correspondence to and from the Accountant in Bankruptcy in relation to Healthcare Environmental Services between December and 3 April 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.36 s.38(1) s.38(2) s.35(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-07
Reference: FOI/19/00947
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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

You asked for: The drafting plan and timeline used to devise Consultation on Disability Assistance.

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

Published: 2019-05-01
Reference: FOI/19/00779
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Risks Register Artefact papers submitted to Social Security Programme Board: FOI release

You requested the Programme Risks Register Artefact papers submitted to the Social Security Programme Board since November 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-30
Reference: FOI/19/00960
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security Industry Leadership Group, Defence Sub-group: FOI release

You asked for copies of documents held by the Scottish Government which refer to the Defence Sub-group of the Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security Industry Leadership Group dated from January 2016 onwards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) s.33 s.36 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-30
Reference: FOI/19/00921
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Infection control breaches, face fit testing and training, NHS Greater Glasgow/Clyde: FOI review

1. All correspondences sent from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to the Scottish Government in relation to infection control breaches within the health board from 2015 to present - including any contraventions to health and safety laws within the health board 2. Correspondences relating to face fit testing / mask fittin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.30 s.17 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-29
Reference: FOI/19/00588 Review
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government - cyber security and social media: FOI release

FOI cost limit 15 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.16 s.30 s.12

Published: 2019-04-23
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Request for a review of medical research funding: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information and correspondence relating to Carrbridge Hotel and Fergus Ewing: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-23
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Government and the American Scottish Foundation correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the American Scottish Foundation between Jan 1 2018 to 18 March 2019.

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

Published: 2019-04-16
Reference: FOI/19/00795
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice meeting with Call It Out: FOI release

1) All briefing documents created in advance of Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf’s meeting with ‘Call It Out’ on or around 13/03/2019. 2) A list of everyone present at the meeting and its location. 3) Any notes taken at the meeting. 4) Any minutes created of the meeting. 5) Any action points created afte...

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

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00808
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to meeting of ICEA and statements from Council member: FOI release

 All a) minutes and b) drafts that led to the statement contained in evidence from the Scottish Government on SNSAs (available here), that “Dr Allison Skerrett (from the University of Texas, Austin) speaking on behalf of the Council said that Scotland had carefully designed the assessments, their modes of delivery and...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00661
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Teaching in a Diverse Scotland Report publication: FOI appeal

1) Copies of all correspondence and communication between the Scottish Government (including the Working Group and members of the Working Group) tasked with drafting this report) and the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights, including minutes or notes of meetings/discussions, records of phone conversations, evidenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/18/03373 Appeal
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Details of IR35 tax status of social security programme contractors: FOI release

Details of the IR35 status of social security programme delivery manager provided by the supplier 2i Testing. Copies of any correspondence between Scottish Government staff regarding the status of or queries around the IR35 assessment of the social security programme delivery manager role. Copies of any IR35 assessme...

FOI clarification 80 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00447
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Appointment of the Chair of the State Hospital, correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information: All correspondence, memos or notes including meetings and phone calls relating to the appointment of Kenny MacAskill as Chair of the State Hospital whether from by or to officials, special advisers and Ministers; All notes or diary entries for meetings between officials, specia...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-09
Reference: FOI/19/00649
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland and ScotRail correspondence - adjustments of performance benchmarks: FOI appeal

A copy of all correspondence between Transport Scotland and ScotRail, TS officials and SG regarding adjustments to the performance benchmarks set out in the ScotRail franchise; and other documentation TS hold regarding the decision.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-08
Reference: FOI/18/02719
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Creel Fishermen's Federation meetings information: FOI release

Details of any dates times and minutes relating to meetings between Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation in the years: • 2016 • 2017 • 2018

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

Published: 2019-04-08
Reference: FOI/19/00704
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings or communications regarding currency: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (letters, emails, minutes, call logs or otherwise) to/from Derek Mackay, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance that contain the terms: ‘new currency’; ‘Scottish pound’; ‘euro’; ‘currency union’, over a period from September 2018 to present. 2. Any correspondence (letters, emails, minutes, call logs o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-05
Reference: FOI/19/00752
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister’s correspondence regarding Sustainable Growth Commission: FOI release

Any correspondence received or sent by the First Minister regarding the SNP’s ‘Sustainable Growth Commission’ since May 2018.

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-05
Reference: FOI/19/00753
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Non-religious bodies - requests prescribed under Marriage (Scotland) Act correspondence: FOI release

You asked for copies of all correspondence since 22 January 2018 between bodies other than religious bodies and civil servants, relating to requests to become prescribed under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977, as amended by the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-05
Reference: FOI/201900000708
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Draft Financial Report to Social Security Audit and Assurance Committee: FOI review

You asked for a copy of the Draft Financial Report presented to the Social Security Scotland Audit and Assurance Committee on 13 November 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-04
Reference: FOI/19/00367 Review
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector