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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Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy engagement: FOI release

Scottish Government Minister, Kate Forbes meeting and dinner with Angus McPherson of Noble and Co on 5 September 2019. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at all meetings Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points Venue, cost of, and details of who paid for dinner

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100167416
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence received by Permanent Secretary regarding independence: FOI release

Copies of correspondence (emails, briefings, attachments, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) from and/or to Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans regarding Scottish independence and/or a second independence referendum.

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

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100164057
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications between Coul Links and the Chief Reporter: EIR release

All emails about Coul Links to and from Paul Cackette (Chief Reporter) between 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100154266
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Communications concerning exams for Higher and Advanced Higher SQA National Qualifications: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, letters, text or WhatsApp messages, phone calls) concerning exams for Higher and Advanced Higher SQA National Qualifications in the academic year 2020-21. I would like this information from 17 November 2020 to 09 December 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202000121887
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communication relating to teachers availability of work: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public identifying either as teachers or supply teachers, to the Scottish Government, that are on the topic of availability of work. I would like this information from 4 January 2021 to 15 February 2021.

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

Published: 2021-04-13
Reference: FOI/202100160966
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence from landlords to Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning: FOI release

Copies of all emails to Housing Minister Kevin Stewart from Landlords. Please could I request the following under the freedom of information legislation. From 1 November 2020 to present: (the date of the request 7 January 2021) Copies of all emails to Housing Minister Kevin Stewart from landlords. I would be looking fo...

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

Published: 2021-04-08
Reference: FOI/202100133477
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 testing of students in Scottish universities: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) between the Scottish Government and any Scottish university regarding the funding and costs of the mass testing of students. I would like this information from 11 November 2020 to 23 December 2020.

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

Published: 2021-04-08
Reference: FOI/202100139299
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Fisheries protection around the island of Rockall: FOI release

1) All letters, emails and documents exchanged between the Scottish and Irish government relating to fishing rights for EU trawlers around the island of Rockall, dating from 1 January 2019 to the date of this request. 2) All briefing documents prepared in advance of meetings or telephone conversations between Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.17(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-08
Reference: FOI/202100133316
Directorate
Topic: International, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

NHS use of private sector hospitals during COVID-19: FOI release

In reference to this parliamentary answer, please could I request the following information about the Scottish Government’s national use of private sector hospitals during the pandemic. I accept that NHS boards procure some activity independently but I am only interested in the national programme overseen by the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-08
Reference: FOI/202000089703
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Details of dualling programmes for A9 and A96 roads: EIR release

1) Copies of all correspondence from January and February 2021, sent to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, in which there is discussion of the timetable and funding arrangements for the dualling programmes for the A9 and A96 roads.

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

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100157108
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) review submissions: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters and emails) concerning stakeholder submissions to the OECD Review of the Curriculum for Excellence. I would like this information from 13 December 2020 to 10 January 2020.

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

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100137221
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Covid-19 restrictions on public worship: FOI release

Correspondence sent or received by the chief medical officer or his deputies on Covid-19 restrictions on public worship.

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

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100132550
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Number of prisons visited by Cabinet Secretary for Justice in last 12 months: FOI release

How many prisons has the Cabinet Secretary for Justice visited in the last 12 months and specifically which prisons in Scotland the Justice Secretary has visited in person and time spent visiting prisoner accommodation, work, activity and/or recreation areas between 3rd February 2020 and 31 January 2021?

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

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100159023
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to independence referendum: FOI release

From 1 April 2020 to 1 July 2020: Copies of correspondence (emails, briefings, attachments, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) from and/or to Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans regarding Scottish independence and/or a second independence referendum.

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

Published: 2021-04-06
Reference: FOI/202100155174
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Teachers use of Track & Trace mobile app: FOI release

All material held by the government regarding teachers' use of the Track and Trace mobile phone app from 1 June 2020 to present date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-06
Reference: FOI/202000110215
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Planning permission River and East of Woodilee Road Lenzie: EIR release

All Information in respect of the response provided, on Subject: TP/ED/20/0904 Application for Planning Permission (including changes of use and surface mineral working) Site South Of River and East Of Woodilee Road Lenzie East Dunbartonshire.

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

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202100167827
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information relating to backdating business support grants: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls or otherwise) between Ministers (including the First Minister), Special Advisors and civil servants in the Scottish Government Press Office since 1 September 2020 concerning proposals to backdate the value of business support grants (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000129444
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Resilience Room minutes from February and March 2020: FOI appeal

The minutes of the Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings held in February and March 2020. In addition I would like to have lists of all those who attended those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000047153 - appeal
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence regarding US mesh surgeon’s trip to Scotland: FOI release

1. A copy of the correspondence sent to Dr Veronikis inviting him to Scotland to help mesh injured women. 2. A copy of Dr Veronikis’ replies. 3. Details of who sent the correspondence to Dr Veronikis.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 108 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000062501
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, International, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

COVID-19 comparison of shielded and non-shielded population report: FOI Review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: a) All information held - dating from 5/10/20 onwards inclusive - with regard to this study… https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.09.17.20196436v3.full.pdf …and any future iterations ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202100157910 review of 202100138399
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Development information regarding former Cockenzie power station site: EIR release

Recorded information held by your organisation that relates to the development of the former Cockenzie power station site with regard to early proposals from the organisations named in this news report: https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/18881072.green-energy-project-proposed-former-cockenzie-power-station-site/ T...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202000113641
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to decision of Garden District application: EIR release

Explanation for the reasoning behind the decision on the Garden District application and also for a copy of all correspondence between the Planning and Architecture Division, the appellant and DPEA relating to the determination of the called in application.

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

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100152322
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Strategic investment in zero or low emission buses: EIR release

The Scottish Government stated in its programme for government on 1 September that in the lead up to the Scottish National Investment Bank launch, engagement is underway with bus operators on options to support the net-zero transition. I would like to request all information that the government holds relating to this e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 92 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202000094606
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Christmas card sent from First Minister 2019-2020: FOI release

You asked for all information on the First Minister's Christmas card this year and 2019. This should include the full list of recipients for each year and any standard message within.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202000130010
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning cladding information: EIR release

From 1 June 2020 to present: Copies of all correspondence (emails, texts, briefings, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) between civil servants, Special Advisors and Housing Minister Kevin Stewart regarding a cladding fund and/or banning combustible cladding.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100145113
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector