Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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 961 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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Head of Infections Service and Strategic Incident Director at Public Health Scotland WhatsApp messages during Covid: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Jim McMenamin during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report’, to 30 April 2022, the date on which remaining Covid-19 restriction...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.37(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-01
Reference: FOI/202400425747
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Former Chief Medical Officer for Scotland WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Catherine Calderwood, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019- nCoV) Situation Report’, up to and including 5...

FOI withheld 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-01
Reference: FOI/202400425753
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ken Thomson's WhatsApp messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI release

Ken Thomson's What's App messages during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI already published 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-01
Reference: FOI/202400425744
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Director-General Corporate WhatsApp messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of the current Director General Corporate, Lesley Fraser, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-01
Reference: FOI/202400427870
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland that mentions Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland which mentions Rape Crisis Scotland, Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre or the review of that centre by Vicky Ling, from from 1 April 2024 to the current date (24 September 2024).

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

Published: 2024-10-31
Reference: FOI/202400433219
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Council tax freeze and refuse worker strikes: FOI release

"Could you provide all correspondence/minutes and notes from meetings, between John Swinney, Shona Robison and Humza Yousaf, about the council tax freeze? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy ana...

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

Published: 2024-10-31
Reference: FOI/202400432957
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding ‘Leaving Certificate’ educational standard: FOI release

“All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Government of Ireland on the introduction of a ‘Leaving Certificate’ educational standard into Scotland.”

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-31
Reference: FOI/202400432831
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meetings where universal free school meals were discussed: FOI release

A list of all internal and external meetings where universal free school meals were discussed since 1 May 2024. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings and this topic.

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.7 s.30 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400430398
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

First Minister’s meeting with French Ambassador and with Deputy Ambassador of Israel: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation from John Swinney's meeting with the French Ambassadors on August 7, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOi? Could you supply all documentation from Angus Robertson...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.38 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400431279
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Petition PR1458 and Scottish Government's commitment to create a register of Judges interests: FOI release

Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law Society of Scotland, Faculty o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400433029
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Union communications regarding pay for council staff and teachers: FOI release

Minutes, agendas, handouts, attachments or briefings from any meeting involving the Scottish Government with unions over pay for council staff and teachers between July 1, 2024 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432045
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers regarding children in poverty figures: FOI release

Information relating to the use of the estimate that 100,000 children will be kept out of poverty in 2024-25 as a result of Scottish Government policies.

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

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432525
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Delivery of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: FOI release

Request for information 1: Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Social Security Scotland regarding the decision to delay the delivery of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. Specifically, the correspondence that explains why the delay will occur and what the implications of the delay are. Also all co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400431807
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence mentioning the Edinburgh Film House: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government and/or Angus Robertson, including internally, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings which mentions or is from Edinburgh Film House, between January 1 2024 and April 30 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432980
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence relating to polyamory in education materials: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendices or other correspondence, relating to polyamory in education materials.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432661
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minutes and briefings regarding the 24/7 care at Portree Hospital: FOI release

1) All minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and policy analysis regarding 24/7 care at Portree Hospital, between May 1 2024 and July 1 2024. 2) You also asked whether 24/7 care been returned to Portree Hospital yet, and if not, why? and to supply all documentation surrounding this decision?

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

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432908
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister's meeting with Kingdom of Bahrain Ambassador: FOI release

First Minister Humza Yousaf met with the Kingdom of Bahrain Ambassador on 11 March 2024. Can I please have the details of what was discussed in this meeting (notes, etc). Specifically, if Scottish independence was discussed during this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.32 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432862
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2026 Commonwealth Games: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and Glasgow City Council regarding the 2026 Commonwealth games. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed time...

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

Published: 2024-10-28
Reference: FOI/202400432710
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment correspondence: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Social Security Scotland regarding the decision to delay the delivery of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. Specifically, the correspondence that explains why the delay will occur and what the implications of the delay are. Also all correspondence that discusse...

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

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: FOI/202400432128
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence from senior civil servants including specified phrases: FOI release

‘Between 23 April and 1 June 2024, any e-mails or correspondence from senior civil servants including the phrase “SNP leadership contest”, “SNP leadership”, “leadership contest” or “leadership race”.’

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

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: FOI/202400432062
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Policy analysis about impact of visitor levy: FOI release

“Could you provide all policy analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government or on behalf of the Scottish Government, about the impact a tourist tax/visitor levy would have on tourists I.e visitor numbers - and their spend in cities/regions? Could you also include any analysis of the negative impact of a tourist tax/v...

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

Published: 2024-10-23
Reference: FOI/202400431926
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Review undertaken by Social Security Scotland to identify saving options: FOI release

Request for information 1: The copy of communication received by Social Security Scotland from the Scottish Government that asked for the identification savings options. (Referred to by the Cabinet Secretary). Request for information 2: A copy of the initial reply to the Scottish Government by Social Security Scotland...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400431699
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Deputy Prime Minister regarding the Winter Fuel Payment: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400426988 All meeting agendas, notes and information referencing the Winter Fuel Payment from the meeting held between First Minister John Swinney and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on 15 August 2024 in Edinburgh.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.28 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400431924 Review of 202400426988
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland and adult disability payment process review: FOI release

On June 27, 2023, Shirley-Anne Somerville in the Scottish Parliament (https://www.theyworkforyou.com/sp/?id=2023-06-27.3.0) said: “There is an end-to-end process review being undertaken, and some procedures have already been put in place” with regards Social Security Scotland and adult disability payment. Request for...

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431413
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Clydebank vaccine clinic documentation: FOI release

All documentation from John Swinney's visit to a vaccine clinic in Clydebank on August 11 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.36 s.29 s.30 s.33 s.2 s.39 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431385
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector