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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2,272 matching releases

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) budges and funding: FOI release

Between August 1, 2023 and to date, any correspondence from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to the Scottish Government on the topic of the upcoming budget process. Any minutes, agendas, ministerial submissions, or advice papers submitted to the Justice Secretary related to fire service funding in the 2024/2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300384800
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

First Minister and Net Zero Secretary attendance at Cop28 in the United Arab Emirates: FOI release

You asked for "all minutes, details and briefing notes of meetings held by First Minister Humza Yousaf and Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan while at Cop28 in the United Arab Emirates", noting that these should include "who was met, which companies or organisations the First Minister and Net Zero Secretary met with and ...

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

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400401966
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meeting with Edinburgh University Principal: FOI release

On 17 January, Jenny Gilruth told the education committee: “I met with the Edinburgh University principal only last week.” Please send me the minutes of this meeting and all accompanying documentation supplied by SG and Edinburgh University to inform the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400394068
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Prison Service levels of remand (November 1st 2023 and December 20th 2023) FOI release

All written and/or electronic correspondence and/or minutes between the Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials) and the Scottish Prison Service pertaining to levels of remand (between November 1st 2023 and December 20th 2023)?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202400391793
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Timetabling of the consultation on Employment Injuries Assistance: FOI release

“Under FOISA, I am looking for internal communications dated since 1 September 2023, including messages and briefings notes to managers and Ministers, relating to the timetabling of the consultation on Employment Injuries Assistance”.

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

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400395478
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding 14th December 2023 Parliamentary statement: FOI release

"Any correspondence or records of world leaders approaching the Scottish Government for advice of any such topics. This could be email, letters, text or WhatsApp messages, I am sure any correspondence with world leaders on these topics would be recorded officially and I would like to see these. As well as the correspo...

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

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: FOI/202300390011
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Anti-Social Behaviour Independent Working Group: FOI release

The number of times this group has met, with the dates. The next date it is scheduled to meet. The organisations who are members of the group. The agenda and papers for the meetings.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: FOI/202400396375
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

NHS funding social media message correspondence: FOI release

This request concerns the following tweet/post on Twitter/X: https://x.com/scotgov/status/1736370730051195272?s=46&t=y9v1mXDn2DQJqjCpgZcKXg Please answer the following questions. In answers where the person or persons concerned cannot be named, please state their positions. 1. Who composed the post/tweet? And who pr...

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

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390033
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence on Legislative Consent Motion for Electronic Trade Documents Bill: FOI release

"I understand that the Scottish Government recommended that the Scottish Parliament pass a Legislative Consent Motion for the UK Parliament to make the Electronic Trade Documents Act extend to Scotland. Can you please supply all internal correspondence, memos, minutes of meetings and advice given in reaching this deci...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300387684
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Leadership change meeting: FOI Release

For the meeting held on 22/2/2023 between Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery, John Swinney MSP, and Business Organisations - CBI, FSB, SCC, SRC, SCDI, SFD, SFE, IoD and STA with the subject Leadership Change could you please provide the following information: • A full list of attendees, inc...

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

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300372850
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Meetings with Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Fire Brigades Union: FOI release

1. A list of all meeting requests from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Fire Brigades Union over the last year, and whether they were accepted or rejected by ministers. Can you include whether the request was accepted or rejected, who it was with, the topic and reasons for rejection? 2. A list of all meeti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.27 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300387845
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Programme for government/FM and perm sec: FOI Review

All correspondence between the permanent secretary and/or his office and the first minister and/or his private office or special advisers relating to the 2023 programme for government. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include all emails or other electronic communications of any other kind (WhatsApp, Teams, Signa...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.33(2) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202400401266
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes for meetings held since 18 August 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-18
Reference: FOI/202300386087
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information pertaining to WhatsApp messages: FOI Appeal

Request 1: I am writing to you to request the following information. For the month of August 2021, any WhatsApp messages or text messages sent or received by any government minister on government business. Request 2: I am writing to you to request the following information. For the entire month of March, 2021 (inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17 s.26 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.19 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: FOI Appeal of 202100255908 / 202100255912
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications between Ministers and officials regarding Gaza/Israel: FOI release

Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers and officials regarding Gaza/Israel for the past 2 months. Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers or their officials and the UK Government regarding Gaza/Israel for the past 2 months. Any and all communications from or to the Fir...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.29 s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-14
Reference: FOI/202300381931
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Analysis on scrapping of the two-child cap: FOI release

I refer to FOI 202300379478 on the scrapping of the two-child cap. I would like to see any discussion or analysis relating to the drafts and final reply to this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-14
Reference: FOI/202300382618
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Minister for Energy attendance at the Arctic Circle conference in Reykjavik in October 2023: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of Gillian Martin’s attendance at the Arctic Circle conference in Reykjavik in October 2023, and all transcripts/minutes/notes of speeches/meetings/panels which Gillian Martin participated in during the conference.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-13
Reference: FOI/202300381920
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to council tax freezes: FOI release

On the 18th October 2023, the Finance Minister Shona Robison made the claim that the decision to freeze Council Tax rates was made less than 48 hours before Humza Yousaf’s announcement and that the decision was made without following the normal consultation and communication methods. I would like to make a Freedom of I...

FOI not held 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-12
Reference: FOI/202300381631
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): FOI release

Any correspondence between the First Minister and other parties regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) since 7 October 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.28(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-11
Reference: FOI/202400398300
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scotland’s prison population: FOI release

The full briefing provided to Angela Constance for her ministerial statement on Scotland’s prison population delivered on 3 October 2023. The Scottish Government or Scottish Prison Service’s most recent projection of Scotland’s prison population for the future (covering any time period beyond the current date – if a sp...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-11
Reference: FOI/202300380070
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the UK Government's AI safety summit: FOI release

Any correspondence, including email or any other form of messaging, with UK Government ministers or officials relating to the Prime Minister's AI safety summit held in London. Any internal correspondence relating to the UK Government's AI safety summit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300383965
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial Roundtable on Spiking: FOI release

The dates of all the meetings of the ministerial roundtable on spiking. Who attended these meetings. The agenda, minutes and any supporting papers discussed at the meeting. Please can you also provide any ministerial briefings on spiking for the last three years. Please can you provide the internal correspondence that ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300384168
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence: FOI release

Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding to your request. You asked for a range of information relating to the recent announcement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills of a Centre for Teaching Excellence, including: consideration of the policy, decisionmaking, engagement/consultation, costi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-06
Reference: FOI/202300381669
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Visit by Neil Gray to North Lanarkshire tower blocks October 2022: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his visit to the North Lanarkshire tower blocks on 24 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: 202300339770
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Promise Board Review of its Chair: FOI release

At the first meeting of the Promise Board there was a reference to item 4 of that meeting about the responsibilities of the chair which said "The Scottish Government intends to review the current responsibilities of the Chair of The Promise Scotland and ‘take a decision on the future of the role’ before the secondment ...

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

Published: 2024-02-27
Reference: FOI/202300380839
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector