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Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

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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

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Correspondence relating to the Scottish Currency Group: FOI release

Please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) and Tim Rideout, Robbie Mochrie, Ian Stewart, or Cathryn Jones (who are all representatives of the Scottish Currency Group), 1st January 2023 - date.

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300387857
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

The Minister for Housing appearance on The Sunday Show on 05/11/23: FOI Review

Original request 202300383734 'The briefings and documents provided to the Minister for Housing in preparation for his appearance on The Sunday Show on 05/11/23. Please also include all notes and correspondence to and from the Minister relating to preparations'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300388177 Review of 202300383734
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence: FOI Review

Original request 202300381669 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, costings and role: and for communications related to these (bo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.29 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-10
Reference
FOI/202300389692 Review of 202300381669
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications regarding cancer strategy: FOI Review

Original Request 202300360122 All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2022 to present (1 June 2023) relating to the Scottish Government's next cancer strategy/plan.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300373742 Review of 202300360122
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers: FOI Review

Original request - 202300364187 Please provide me with all recorded information of correspondence - including but not limited to minutes of meetings, presentations and emails - between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers between 1 January 2019 and 30 june 2023 relating to the following A9 dualling sections: A9 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300377919 review of 202300364187
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Domestic Abuse Leavers Fund- Scottish Women’s Aid: FOI Review

Original request (202300372279) a list of all meetings held with Scottish Women’s Aid on the topic of a leavers fund to support victims of domestic abuse to leave abusive relationships. all correspondence related to these meetings including the minutes of the meeting, any briefing notes provided to ministers related t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI 202300377738 Review of 202300372279
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Lorna Slater IMA exemption correspondence 2022: EIR Review

Original request 202300358575 A copy of all correspondence received by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity from her officials on the process and application for an Internal Market Act exemption between January 2022 and December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
EIR/202300374935 Review of 202300358575
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposal for a safe consumption facility in Glasgow: FOI Review

Original request 202300373662 All correspondence between Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service since June 2022 relating to Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership's proposal for a safe consumption facility in the city.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300383795 Review of 202300373662
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request - 202300380841 Details of the meeting that took place between the then First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Fiona Duncan, from the Promise Scotland, on the 6th March 2023. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the First Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers use...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300385821 review of 202300380841
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300380852 Details of the meeting that took place between Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 9th June 2021. This should include an agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the DFM to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300385830 Review of 202300380852
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

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

All meetings held between the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland and Ministers: FOI Review

Original request - 202400406133 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person, telephone or virtual between Maree Todd MSP, then Minister for Children and Young People, and the Chief Executive and Chair of Children's Hearings Scotland from 07 November 2017 to 01 July 2021. 2. All correspondence (including emails, lett...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400410908 Review of 202400406133
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Cosmetics Interspecialty Expert Group (SCIEG) High Quality Care information: FOI Review

Original Request 202400410194 Copies of reports, SCIEG HQC (14) 1 to 16 and SCIEG IEP (14) 1 to 9, mentioned in the FOI response FOI/19/01299.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400410196 Review of 202400410194
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Costs relating to John Swinney's trip to Germany: FOI release

A breakdown of costs relating to John Siwnney's [sic] trip to Germany in June 2024. A full list of SG staff in attendance and associated costs. Any correspondence held by the Government in relation to the trip. Notes of the meeting that took place between Mr Swinney and the Bavarian Minister of State for Europe and ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.39(1) s.12 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400419227
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Angela Constance's Oslo trip and Angus Robertson's Tartan Week trip: FOI release

The full costs of Angela Constance's trip to Oslo in March, including how many officials she took with her, their expenses, and cost of hotels/travel there, including the name of the hotel she stayed in. The full itinerary from her time in Oslo, and all minutes/notes from meetings she held there. All correspondence sen...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400412095
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Former Health Secretary's resignation and the Former Deputy First Minister's attendance at tax advisory meeting: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, briefings and notes, about Michael Matheson's resignation, and whether he will take his severance payment, between February 5 2024 and March 5 2024. 2. The reason behind Shona Robison missing the Scottish Government ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400404652
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

Festivals and cultural funding: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefing notes, minutes from meetings, about Lammermuir Festival, from July 1 2023 until the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefing notes, minutes from...

FOI already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400400844
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, 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

UK Spring Budget post on Twitter/X: FOI release

This request concerns the following tweet/post on Twitter/X: https://x.com/scotgov/status/1766116922909692407?s=48&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? (2.) Who...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400403346
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Contact with foreign Governments: FOI release

1. The last time any Scottish Government minister or official made contact with the Russian Government. Please provide the exact date of this contact and the details of the correspondence, including notes, minutes etc. taken of any meeting and who attended. 2. The last time any Scottish Government minister or official...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400402670
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

HS2 remarks made by Chief Economist: FOI release

On 19th February 2024, the Scottish Daily Express published a story on inaccurate remarks about HS2 made by Scottish Government’s Chief Economist, Gary Gillespie, the Scotonomics Festival of Economics in 2023. That story can be found here: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-government-adviser-fue...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400402645
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae: EIR release

Copies of correspondence between Katy Clark MSP and Scottish Government Ministers regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae. I seek seeking correspondence from 6 May 2021 onwards. Please contact me if you need me to clarify my request. If this request is determined to exceed the costs limit I would be grateful for a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
EIR/202400402694
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Evacuation of 500 homes due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the announcement made by Aberdeen City Council that it would have to evacuate 500 homes due to the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete on 29th February 2024. Disclosure to include all internal correspondence involving Ministers, Special Advisors, the media office an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
EIR/202400402826
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Ecocide & fish farm briefing packs provided to Ministers: EIR release

All briefing packs provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Minister for Energy and the Environment concerning Ecocide Fish farms I sought further clarification from you on 7 March 2024, which you kindly provided in...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
EIR/202400401569
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former First Minister meetings with oil and gas companies/lobbyists: EIR release

Please can you provide minutes for all of the below entries in the lobbying register, which show meetings between Humza Yousaf and oil and gas companies/lobbyists. https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/49127 https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturn...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
EIR/202400403284
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector