Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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Director of Economic Development WhatsApp messages during the Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Director, Colin Cook, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400439455
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Mairi McAllan's WhatsApp messages during the Covid-19 pandemic: FOI Review

Original request: 202400435281 You asked for Mairi McAllan's WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-25
Reference: FOI/202400436608 Review of 202400435281
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) correspondence regarding the First Minister's visit to the H100 project: FOI release

Any correspondence between SGN and Scottish Government officials and meetings in the lead up to John Swinney's visit to the H100 project on 04/02/2025. This should include emails, text messages, whatsapps, letters and minutes of any meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.39(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451356
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Closure of the Queensferry Crossing documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent/received and internally, briefings, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings, about the Queensferry Crossing shutting due to ice, between November 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451602
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Liquid sprayed on A96 at Keith during winter months: EIR release

1. What was the liquid being sprayed from the pavement tractor on 4.1.25 on Moss St, Keith? 2. Can I view the COSHH risk assessment for the liquid? 3. What streets are sprayed/treated in Keith over the winter months (November-March)? 4. What is cost of the liquid per square meter vs rock salt?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500454809
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications exchanged with various organisations: FOI release

Any communications exchanged over the last five years with representatives of the following companies: SpaceX Neuralink xAI The Boring Company X Corp. Tesla

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

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451701
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Briefing materials provided to Ministers for appearances at Scottish Parliament portfolio questions sessions: FOI release

All briefing materials provided to Ministers for appearances at Scottish Parliament portfolio questions sessions on 5 February 2025. I mean to refer to briefing materials compiled or given at any time in the current Scottish Parliamentary term, but to narrow down these materials to just those provided for Portfolio Que...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451876
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Springfield Group housing development correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence, notes or minutes, including any attachments, relating to the opening of the Springfield Group housing development at Ferrylea in Forres on 29 August; and Any correspondence, including any attachments, regarding the Springfield Group properly developers from April to October 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451593
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Class 222 trains on ScotRail services: EIR release

Correspondence referring to the potential use of Class 222 trains on ScotRail services, since January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450828
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Delivery of 19 climate action policies: EIR release

On 18th April 2024, Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, announced a package of 19 climate action measures in the Scottish Parliament. Details of the 19 policies were published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-change-action-policy-package/ For each of the 19 clim...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450850
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information on the proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1) Please provide the following, in relation to Dr John Reynolds-Wright Minutes of any meetings between Scottish Government ministers and officials with Dr Reynolds-Wright Correspondence by email or letter between Scottish Government ministers and officials and Dr Reynolds-Wright 2) Please provide, in relation to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449935
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Balhyme Woodland creation scheme information: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could send me all of the information held by Scottish Forestry which relates to the Balhyme Woodland creation scheme, including but not limited to: 1. Copies of all correspondence regarding the scheme; 2. Copies of any reports, surveys or other documents relating to the scheme; and 3. Copi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450042
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meeting between First Minister and advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

In terms of the First Minister’s lunch meeting on 13 January 2025: Please supply all items of information in all briefings prepared for the First Minister and other participants in the lunch meeting held at Bute House on 13 January 2025 between the First Minister and his three advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500453128
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documents relating to Glen of Rothes Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

Please could you send me copies of all documents relating to case reference 23FGS75494.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450693
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) contracts: EIR release

Please could you provide all FGS contracts either signed or pending being signed, with the Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund, the Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund 2, or any other entity associated with Apex Fund Administration (Guernsey) Limited, MJ Hudson Fund Services Guernsey Limited, Saffery Champness Fund Servi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500451428
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with SSE energy company: EIR release

Any correspondence between the energy company, SSE, and either Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, or Gillian Martin, Minister for Energy, since they took up those posts last year. This should include any correspondence with aides of either of the Ministers.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.10(5) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202400396791
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Land Commission Chair Appointment: FOI release

Information regarding correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and officials with reference to the proposed appointment of Michael Russell as Chair of the Scottish Land Commission. You requested disclosure of any emails, letters or messages sent between Scottish Government Ministers or officials, including ...

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

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400395590
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between the Chief Economist and Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 12th May 2024 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Scottish Government’s Chief Economist, Gary Gillespie, and William Thomson or Kairin van Sweeden, both of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings between Gary Gillespie and William Thomson...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500450680
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Former Minister for Health and Social Care meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300380848 Details of the meeting that took place between Humza Yousaf, then Minister for Health and Social Care and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 1st November 2021. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202300385806 Review of 202300380848
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Meeting between Minister for Housing, True North and Avant Homes: FOI release

Minutes of the meeting between Housing Minister Paul McLennan, True North and Avant Homes on 24/01/24. See this entry in the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/52330 Please also provide details of any correspondence between the parties before and after the ...

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

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449202
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Post Office Horizon redress scheme documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including email correspondence to and from the government (including internal), briefings, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, about the post office redress scheme from the last three months (which is 25 October 2024 to 24 January 2025).

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

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449681
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Council communications regarding plans to increase teacher numbers: FOI release

On 10 December, the Scottish Government sent a letter to councils regarding plans to increase teacher numbers. At the bottom of the letter the following paragraphs were included: "We will contact you again shortly to begin more detailed discussions on the practicalities of delivering the commitments outlined in this l...

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

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: FOI/202500448748
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minutes of meetings of flood risk management working group: EIR Review

Original request 202400445508 All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group from September 2024 to today’s date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: EIR/202500449438 Review of 202400445508
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, 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

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity correspondence regarding withdrawn whole farm plan regulations: EIR release

1. Correspondence between Jim Fairlie and his officials relating to the withdrawn whole farm plan regulations? 2. Correspondence between Jim Fairlie and/or his officials and clerks of the Scottish Parliament relating to the withdrawn whole farm plan regulations? 3. Correspondence between Jim Fairlie and/or his offici...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: EIR/202500448379
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector