Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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454 matching releases

Communications regarding Long Covid: FOI release

1. Any record of communication (WhatsApps, emails, etc) sent and received by Jenni Minto (Minister for Public Health) on the topic of long covid between 29 March 2023 and the current date. 2. How many complaints has Ms Minto received from long COVID sufferers during this time frame?

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400418983
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Spring Budget communications campaign: FOI release

You recently engaged in a communications campaign, e.g. https://x.com/scotgov/status/1766116922909692407 The text reads: “The UK Spring Budget has failed to deliver the funding Scotland needs for public services. National Insurance cuts in the Spring Budget and Autumn Statement have cost £20 billion. This means Scotl...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400403341
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Retention of correspondence relating to UK Covid Inquiry: FOI release

Could you supply all emails received by the Scottish Government from the UK Covid Inquiry and the UK Government about retaining all correspondence for the inquiry? Could you supply all internal discussions, notes and briefings about Scottish Government ministers using private emails for government business, between Oct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.28(1) s.36(1) s.37(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400401815
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Sacking of the Chief Executive of Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. The full response to that email by (i) the Cabinet Secretary and her office and then (ii) the First Minister and his office. If it was an email response then include the whole chain for context. Whatever format the reply came in please provide it. 2. A copy of each email, letter or message sent by McAllan and her ...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.17 s.10 s.38 s.3(2) s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400415595
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Euro Fund irregularities, wage rises for Civil Servants and VisitScotland correspondence: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government lost over Euro Fund irregularities? Could you break this down by year and why the money was lost? -As shown here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23947210.scotgov-loses-50m-public-moneyeuro-fund-irregularities/ 2. How much is the Scottish Government set to spend on wag...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2A s.17(1) s.12 s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400415749
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Lord Advocate and legal advice: FOI release

Question 1 1. You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, internal correspondence, analysis, briefings and minutes/notes, about splitting the job of Scotland's Lord Advocate into two, from the last three months? Question 2 2. How much money has the Sco...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.12 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400418250
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

UK Government's Minimum Service Levels: FOI release

Regarding the UK Government's Minimum Service Levels. Please could I request a copy of the any assessments made by the Scottish Government of introducing this legislation on the Scottish constitution? I know the legislation affects health and education, for example, which are devolved. Please could I request copies o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414082
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, greyhound ban, holiday homes council tax, alcohol levy and Middle East Eye interview: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent about Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, including internally, briefings and minutes from any meetings about the company, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and analysis produced by or for the Scottish Government about the ban on greyhound ra...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 73 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400402718
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Economy, Housing, International, +1 more … Public sector

Gender Recognition Reform: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, minutes/notes from meetings and all briefings about the Gender Reform Recognition Act court defeat, between January 15 and April 15 2024? 2. Could you supply the full up-to-date costs of the court battle for the ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.35 s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414828
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Freedom of Information guidance, monitoring the social media profiles of journalists and sex offender name changing: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full internal guidance/guidebook for dealing with FOIs which the Scottish Government abide by, including whether Special Advisers are given first look at them, and what details they are provided with? 2. Could you supply details about whether the Scottish Government monitor the social media pro...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400408156
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank employees and lack of advisory board: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, notes and minutes from meetings, and briefings written about the Scottish National Investment Bank and its lack of advisory board and its profit and losses, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400409594
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding E.coli outbreaks, Cabinet event costs, and Rwanda immigration bill: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about the UK Government farming court case (as discussed in Telegraph article published 26 September 2023) between June 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 92 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2(2) s.10(5) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400401942
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Training and support for witnesses at the UK Covid Inquiry: FOI release

1. Please supply a breakdown of Scottish Government spending and agreed spending with outside providers on supporting and preparing witnesses for the UK Covid Inquiry, including performance coaching and media training. This should include the name of the provider(s), the name of each person receiving the support and tr...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.17 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400403578
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Roll out of paperless prescriptions and baby box costs: FOI release

1. How much does it cost to offer free prescriptions to all Scots in each of these years, with a breakdown of costs: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024? 2. Could you supply all discussions, analysis and correspondence surrounding any plans to roll out paperless prescriptions in Scotland since January 2023, and any estima...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1) s.43(2) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400403386
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Resignation from the Chairman of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

All correspondence (including letters, email and other electronic/digital messaging) in relation to Scottish Ministers being informed of Forsyth Black's resignation from his role as the chairman of Prestwick Airport. I would also like any responses from ministers to the resignation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400406360
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Transport

Communications on Ministerial Code investigation into former First Minister: FOI release

Communications between the Scottish Government (Ministers, Civil Servants, SPADs and all other SG employees) and all individuals who gave evidence to James Hamilton's Ministerial Code investigation into Nicola Sturgeon (e.g. Geoff Aberdein, Alex Salmond, Liz Lloyd, Nicola Sturgeon, David Hamilton etc) referencing/regar...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400406010
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial code investigation: FOI release

1) Did the SG communication with Mr Hamilton after the date at which I submitted FOI 202400400853, if so I request those communications? 2) Whether as a matter of historical fact did Mr Hamilton during his ministerial code investigation create any written, audio or electronic notes? 3) If Mr Hamilton did during his i...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400405887
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondences around the Court of Session defeat for Gender Reforms: FOI release

Any correspondence between special advisers, senior civil servants within either the constitution or legal directorate, and ministers within the Scottish Government and SNP party officials around the court of session defeat for gender reforms. This should cover between September 1 2023 and December 31 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.35 s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400407156
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Caledonian MacBrayne resignation and Ferguson Marine dismissal: FOI release

A copy of the first notification the Scottish Government were given by CalMac that their Chief Executive was going to resign, (whenever you were first told it could happen) to include the date and time of that notification and who it was sent from and to. A copy of the first notification the Scottish Government were gi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38 s.3(2) s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400407562
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

1. What was the reason Humza Yousaf gave to overrule officials to give money to UNRWA as reported here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/03/08/humza-yousaf-gave-250k-gaza-despite-officialadvice/ -Could you supply any analysis done on this decision and why it was overruled? 2. Could you supply all internal c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.36 s.30 s.38(1) s.38 s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400403608
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Artificial Intelligence (AI) register, National Strategy for Economic Transformation and the Hate Hurts video: FOI release

1. All discussions and analysis written by the Scottish Government about the decision to become the first part of the UK to make it mandatory to register any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the public sector. -The full cost of creating the Scottish AI register, with full breakdown of this. 2. All discussion...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.12 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.28 s.38 s.36(1) s.34(1) s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400408520
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Communities and third sector, Economy, +1 more … Public sector

Alex Salmond and Lesley Evans correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence, notes and minutes mentioning Alex Salmond, or from Alex Salmond, received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal, between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence, notes and minutes mentioning Lesley Evans, or from Lesley Evans, received and sent by the Sc...

FOI withheld 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-28
Reference: FOI/202300391377
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow and First Marine International/Royal: FOI release

I'd like to follow up on an FOI response you have given to FOI reference 202300354048 The correspondence provided seem to end rather abruptly with an email from David Tydeman back to the Scottish Government officials in which he says he will try and find out about the previous NDA but that it was before his time, Were ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-28
Reference: FOI/202400393741
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence about Sandstone Press Limited: FOI release

1. All correspondence about Sandstone Press received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, between January 2020 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings prepared for ministers about Sandstone Press between the same time period.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383725
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) information: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into the reform of the public sector equality duty over the last ten years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? 2. How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on reform of t...

FOI cost limit 70 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1) s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387210
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector