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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2,878 matching releases

Sunday Post's request for notes of Health Secretary's meetings at football games: FOI release

All correspondence around the Sunday Post's FOI request for notes of Neil Gray's meetings at football games as referenced in the newspaper article on 19 January 2025 and all correspondence around the Sunday Post's request for a comment for that article.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449193
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Funding provided to Police Scotland for enforcement of firework control zones: FOI release

1) The total level of funding provided to Police Scotland and other enforcement partners for the enforcement of firework control zones in 2024. 2) Internal correspondence, briefings, reports, and analysis on how this level of funding for the police was agreed upon. This should be from the onset of the firework control...

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

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449165
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Energy social tariff documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including email correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about an energy social tariff, between November 1 2024 and the date of this FOI (21 January 2025).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500448771
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Councils correspondence regarding funding issues: FOI release

1. All documentation held about the Verity House Agreement including all correspondence sent and received, including internal, briefings, notes/minutes from meetings, between December 1 and December 15 2024, from the finance and local government department. 2. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Gover...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: FOI/202500448633
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with the Scottish Hospitality Group: FOI release

All the documentation held from the following event, including email correspondence, internal correspondence, briefings, minutes/notes from the events and analysis: October 3 2024: Kate Forbes meeting with the Scottish Hospitality Group.

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

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: FOI/202500449159
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

NHS performace correspondence: FOI release

All emails and messages between John Swinney and Neil Gray in relation to the NHS and its performance over the 2024-2025 winter period sent between 1 November 2024 and the present date (as of 14 January 2025).

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

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500447915
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Musselburgh Brunton Theatre and Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre: FOI release

Scottish Government correspondence and meeting minutes between June 1 2024 and January 15 2025 relating to the closure, proposed demolition, and possible replacement of Musselburgh Brunton Theatre and Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre. Including any correspondence between officials and Brunton Theatre Trust.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448013
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence with office of President of the United States: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and Donald Trump, or agents acting for him, since November 5, 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448146
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Briefing packs and outcomes for the drugs consumption room at the Thistle facility: FOI release

1. Briefing packs on drugs consumption rooms in reference to the opening of the Thistle facility on 13 January 2025. 2. What specific outcomes (KPIs) will be measured to determine the success of the Thistle DCR? How will these be measured in particular? 3. How will data be collected, when will the data first be evalu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448512
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government employment policies: FOI release

Copies of the following: Annual leave policy Maternity leave policy Travel, subsistence and expenses policy (including limits for accommodation and subsistence) Pay policy Working outside UK / International remote working policy.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448493
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Royal College of Nursing report briefing materials: FOI release

1. A copy of any briefing material that was prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the Royal College of Nursing report regarding instances of corridor care. 2. A copy of any briefing material produced for the First Minister ahead of First Minister's Questions on the 16th January regarding the...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448357
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Donald and Eric Trump: FOI release

Emails sent by Scottish Government ministers, or on their behalf, about or mentioning Donald or Eric Trump between November 19 and November 22, 2024. Any emails sent by Scottish Government officials about or mentioning Donald or Eric Trump between November 19 and November 22, 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.32(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500446995
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Employment Injury Assistance Steering Group: FOI release

1. A copy of the terms of reference for the Employment Injury Assistance Steering Group. 2. A list of the invited members of the Employment Injury Assistance Steering Group. 3. Copies of any other correspondence held by the Scottish Government relating to the planning of, rationale for, and briefing for government mi...

FOI already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500448327
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Publication of Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice letter: FOI release

On the 9th January a letter was published on the Scottish Government publication site that was written by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice to the UK Government to ask about enabling payments to mitigate the two child cap to be by April 2025. Shortly after the letter was published, the link to the letter was no...

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447346
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding First Minister phone call with Office of President-Elect Trump: FOI Review

Original request : 202400445153 Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the phone call. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this phone call between the office of the First Minister and the Office ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500448306 Review of 202400445153
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice correspondence mentioning gendered law: FOI release

All written material to/from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice since 01 Sept 2024 which mentions who is to be covered by gendered law.

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447597
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Climate Change Committee Scotland Report investigation: FOI release

On 18th April 2024, Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, gave a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the Climate Change Committee Scotland Report. Before delivering the statement, she said this: “Please allow me to begin by setting out my regret and my apology to you, Presid...

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500450809
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Review of Creative Scotland: FOI release

(1) Can you release all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Creative Scotland in 2024 and 2025 regarding the Scottish Government’s review of Creative Scotland? (2) Can you release any internal correspondence regarding the Scottish Government’s review of Creative Scotland?

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447984
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs attendance at Premier Sports Cup Final: FOI release

All briefings written, all minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence relation to Angela Constance's trip to watch the Scottish League Cup Final on December 15.

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

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202400446434
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Documentation regarding homeless deaths in Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding the winter fuel payment, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, between November 15 2024 and December 15 2024? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish...

FOI cost limit 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500447098
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Drugs Forum and treatment time guarantee correspondence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefings, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, about the Scottish Drugs Forum and specifically drug deaths, from the last two months? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202400445434
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Elon Musk: FOI release

Any emails sent by Scottish government special advisers which mention Elon Musk between January 1st and today, January 7th. Any emails sent by Scottish government media officers (press officers) which mention Elon Musk between January 1st and today, January 7th. Any emails sent by, or on behalf of, Scottish government ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446991
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish International Development Association Head of Policy and Communications appointment: FOI release

1. When the Scottish Government first became aware of the Scottish International Development Association’s appointment of Patrick Grady to the role of Head of Policy and Communications. 2. The initial response the Scottish Government drafted up for responding to press queries about this story and all subsequent change...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446733
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation containing the name Elon Musk: FOI release

Any correspondence or briefing, meeting minute, or agenda which includes the name "Elon Musk" since September 1, 2024

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.39(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446982
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation and correspondence from David Davis MP: FOI release

All documentation held about or from David Davis MP, including correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, between July 1 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202400443239
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector