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

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government letter: FOI release

All correspondence - including letters, emails or any other electronic communications as well as the minutes of any minutes - between the cabinet secretary for finance and any other ministers regarding her letter of August 9 on the Scottish Government's financial position: updated actions required for resource and capi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400435900
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Statistics on cyber attacks on Scottish public bodies: FOI release

A breakdown of the number of cyberattacks against the Scottish Government and its agencies in each of the past five years showing: 1. The cost of dealing with the attack. 2. If data was breached/stolen. 3. Any ransom amounts paid to retrieve data. 4. The origin of each attack if known.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436576
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary of Finance letter referencing Resource and Capital Budgets: FOI release

1. A copy of the letter the Cabinet Secretary of Finance sent on 9th August, which the Cabinet Secretary for Transport refers to. 2. A copy of each letter the Cabinet Secretary for Finance received from each Cabinet Secretary in reply to the original letter. Please include each response from each Cabinet Secretary an...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436178
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence on the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond: FOI release

1. A copy of all emails of staff members of the First Minister’s office that refer to the news of Alex Salmond’s death. The time range of this request is Saturday 12th October to Monday 14th October. Staff members refers to all workers recognised as working directly for the First Minister. All emails means emails se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.39(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436164
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications with Scottish Prison Service regarding HMP Addiewell: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government currently have any plans to nationalise HMP Addiewell? 2. HMP Addiewell is currently operated by Sodexo Justice Services and that contract is expected to run until 2034. Has the Scottish Government sought to end that early? 3. If possible, can you share any correspondence between the S...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.30 s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400435492
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Labour leader comments on Housing Minister: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails) since 24 September in relation to the topic of Labour leader Anas Sarwar calling for Paul McLennan to be sacked from his role as Housing Minister.

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

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436871
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Discussions regarding Scottish Fiscal Commission's August Fiscal Update: FOI Review

Orginal Rquest 202400430336 I would be grateful if you could include the content of all discussions between Scottish Government civil servants and / or ministers regarding the Scottish Fiscal Commission's August Fiscal Update, prior to its publication on August 27. Please include all emails, WhatsApps and any other fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435629 Review of 202400430336
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding August Fiscal Update: FOI Review

Original request: 202400430333 Provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its August Fiscal Update, which was published on August 27. Please include the content of all electronic communications and any requests for changes or corrections that were made to t...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435434 Review of 202400430333
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation relating to poverty wording definitions: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government on the distinction between lifting children out of poverty and keeping children out of poverty from the last two months.

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436040
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Business for Scotland: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Scottish Government and Business for Scotland (or its sister organisation, Believe in Scotland), 1st January 2023 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435692
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communications regarding publication of updated independence prospectus papers: FOI Review

Original request - 202200301428 (2) Any internal correspondence discussing the plans to publish the prospectus, and any comms handling documents or discussions around the prospectus.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 619 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202200309607 Review of 202200301428
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications regarding publication of updated independence prospectus papers: FOI Appeal

Original request - 202200309607 1) In an essay for The National, the First Minister states "we will shortly begin publishing an updated prospectus on the opportunities that independence can offer Scotland". Please provide the publication timetable for this prospectus.

FOI released 100 score 608 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202200309607 Appeal of 202200301428
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence discussing J.K. Rowling's criticism of the Scottish Government: FOI release

Copies of all internal Scottish Government email correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) discussing the response to this previous FOI request: FOI/202400424984

FOI already published 80 score 149 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435503
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the proposed withdrawal of Royal Mail postal rail services: FOI release

‘Any correspondence between ministers and other parties regarding the proposed withdrawal of Royal Mail postal rail services’. Upon clarification, you confirmed that we were looking to receive: ‘all correspondence to/from ministers, including with officials (…) since January 2024’.

FOI clarification 80 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400428906
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documents on cancellation of First Minister’s trip to Malawi and Zambia: FOI release

"All documentation held by the Scottish Government about the cancellation of John Swinney's trip to Malawi and Zambia in August, including correspondence, internal included, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, policy notes".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436042
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Allocation of funding to Long COVID Support Fund: FOI release

1. Methodology and Decision-Making: A) Any documentation, reports, or correspondence that detail the methodology used to determine the allocation of £10 million to the Long COVID Support Fund and its subsequent extension over five years. B) Information on who was involved in the decision-making process and which indiv...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435489
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence and queries relating to HMP Glasgow: FOI release

1) Any and all correspondence relating to the design of the new HMP Glasgow. 2) Actions logged on internal Scottish Government systems in relation to HMP Glasgow. 3) The Scottish Government's risk register for HMP Glasgow. For clarity, correspondence includes, but is not limited to, emails, meeting minutes, WhatsApp ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending whatsapp s.12 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435077
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meeting between First Minister and Economics of Innovation and Public Value professor: FOI release

“All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, all analysis and all minutes/notes from the meeting between John Swinney with Mariana Mazzucato on September 16?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400435086
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre communications: FOI release

All emails and communications to and from Chief Executive, Mridul Wadwha, and the ERCC board since 1 May 2024 until 18 September 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400432505
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Briefings and materials prepared for meeting of Education Secretary and Scottish Qualifications Authority officials: FOI release

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth recently met with SQA officials to discuss problems with the marking of Higher history. Please release under FOISA: Copies of all briefings, background or other materials prepared in advance of this meeting Confirmation of all attendees, including whether a separate minute taker was p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400430985
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: FOI release

"On 19th August Scottish Minister for Equalities, Kaukab Stewart, attended an event at the University of Glasgow to celebrate the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: Delivery Plan 2024-2026. Based on this, please provide the following information: 1. A copy of the full speech the Minister for Equalities delivered...

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400432251
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Rocket Factory Ltd and SaxaVord Spaceport: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy analysis, about or from RFA UK (Rocket Factory Ltd) and SaxaVord Spaceport, between February 1 2024 and August 1 2024

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400432956
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Current Operating Model (COM) and Target Operating Model (TOM) for National Care Service (NCS): FOI Review

Original request 202400428840 1) The final outputs/products of the work KPMG undertook under the contract it was awarded by the Scottish Government to look at the Current Operating Model and Target Operating Model for care provision, including the business case. 2) The total amount that the Scottish Government actual...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400433752 Review of 202400428840
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) funding: FOI Review

Original request 202400426621 All information, notes, calculations and communications since 29 July 2024 that references how the Scottish Government determined its funding for the replacement benefit Pension Age Winter Heating Payment would be cut by up to £160 million.* *The £160m figure has been taken from a Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17 s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400432217 Review of 202400426621
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Speeches on the economic case for independence: FOI release

2. Could you tell me what is the current plan for the "series of speeches to be delivered this year that will expand on the economic case for independence." -https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-independence-industrial-policy/ 3. Could you supply all documentation held about these speeches, including corresponde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433495
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector