Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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105 matching releases

Ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: FOI release

You asked for any ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440508

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.29(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200289724
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal: FOI release

All recorded information, from 8 December 2021 until the date of this request, held which sets out the current position in respect of the project to incorporate the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal into the Scottish Tribunals following the power to do so being granted in the Scotland Act 2016, to incl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300351972
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting and correspondence with newly appointed CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank, Al Denholm: FOI release

Could you tell me if the First Minister has had any meetings with the newly appointed CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank, Al Denholm, since his appointment. Could you also provide copies of any briefing notes the First Minister received in advance of such a meeting. Could you also provide me with any written...

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

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300357675
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division: FOI review

Further to my letter of 3 November 2021 acknowledging your request for a review and Robert Spratt’s letter of 29 November 2021 explaining the delay in responding due to volume and complexity of the information covered, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 278 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-15
Reference: 202100251822 Review of 202100244389
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Parentzone and the School Information Dashboards: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. When was this change made? 2. Who took the decision - specifically was it taken by officials at Education Scotland, a committee or specific leadership team? 3. What consultation was undertaken with relevant stakeholders, in particular to seek the opinions of parents, exter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300366164
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Imports, disease and biosecurity in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming: EIR release

Information relating to the subject area of ‘imports, disease and biosecurity’ in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming. The questions posed and information requested covered a number of areas including, import notifications, refusals to allow imports, authorisations associated with Aquaculture Production Busi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.3 s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200279510
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 and A96 Dualling Programmes Correspondence: EIR release

“1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the secretary of state for net zero, energy and transport, and/or correspondence sent to or from the transport minister, between June 1 and December 9 2022, in which there is discussion of the timetable and/or financing and/or affordability of the A9 and/or A96 dualling ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-02-07
Reference: FOI/202200334072
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the implementation of Covid-19 passports: FOI Review

a) ‘Any scientific, medical, immunological or epidemiological evidence provided to Scottish Ministers that underpins or supports their decision to require vaccine passports for events consisting of more than 10,000 people at open air events such as football matches;’ b) ‘Advice/recommendations on how such a scheme woul...

FOI already published 80 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.12 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202100255294 Review of 202100240234
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank investment statistics and correspondence: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government invested in the Scottish National Investment Bank since its founding in 2020, broken down by each payment. 2. How much money has been invested in Scottish firms, broken down by date and including name of business and how much money they received. 3. Any emails and correspon...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-05-11
Reference: FOI/202200285485
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding COP26 COVID testing protocol: FOI Review

1. Any internal correspondence, handouts, reports, documents, memos which reference the COP26 testing protocol and the evidence of its efficacy between November 1 to date. 2. Any references to the COP26 testing protocol in discussions around the vaccine certification scheme from November 1 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200269688 Review of 202100257331
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Ramsar sites: EIR release

Please supply and publish on www.gov.scot the following information: 1. Any final submission for approval (by Ministers or otherwise), since and including 9 September 2021 and pursuant to the Briefing Document (as per items a and d above), relating to planning policy protection for Ramsar sites and/or features. 2. Docu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100266916
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Incorporation of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal into Scottish tribunal system: FOI release

“All recorded information held which sets out the current position in respect of the project to incorporate the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal into the Scottish tribunal system following the power to do so being granted in the Scotland Act 2016, to include correspondence with the SCTS, Scottish judi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100261905
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Private sector housing rent controls: FOI Review

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of the introduction private sector housing rent controls. Any briefings produced, or analysis carried out, in relation to the subject of private sector housing rent controls. Between 10 July 2021 and 19 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-10
Reference: FOI/202100243692 Review of 202100233226
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing notes and communications around Homes for Scotland event: EIR Review

Your request, reference 202100240001: “In relation to the Homes for Scotland (HfS) virtual event on the 15 September 2021: 1. Copies of all briefing notes and advice provided to the Minister for Public Finance, Planning & Community Wealth by Special Advisors and Civil Servants; 2. Copies of all communications between H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.11(2) s.4 s.7 s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2022-01-24
Reference: FOI/202100254655 Review of 202100240001
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

I wish to request the following under freedom of information legislation. 1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the Cabinet secretary for net zero,energy and transport, and/or the minister for transport, relating to the dualling of the A9 and/or the A96, in August, September and/or October.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100251442
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Lord Advocate correspondence relating to publication of Alex Salmond’s submission: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) received or sent by the Lord Advocate (or his office) on 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 February 2021 regarding the publication of Alex Salmond’s Ministerial Code subm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.11 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100166329
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence involving First Minister regarding place of worship: FOI release

1. Correspondence sent or received by Ms Sturgeon or her private office in relation to Covid-19 restrictions on public worship. 2. Briefing notes given to Ms Sturgeon for her statement on 04/01/2020 in relation to new Covid-19 restrictions. Following your initial request, in your email of 19 January 2021 you confirmed ...

FOI withheld 80 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-03
Reference: FOI/202100135656
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information held in relation to A96 dualling project: EIR release

1. Any internal Scottish Government emails which include references relating to i) the estimated costs ii) timetable iii) delays iv) downsizing v) financial risks vi) policy reviews associated with the A96 dualling project. I would like this information for the period November 2020 to January 2021. 2. Any a) briefings ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-12
Reference: FOI/202100154186
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Community Justice Scotland regarding unpaid work hours: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and Community Justice Scotland regarding the reduction of outstanding unpaid work hours issued as ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-02
Reference: FOI/202000107025
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the launch of Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB): 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 concerning the official launch of the Scottish National Investment Bank on 23 November 2020. 2...

FOI transferred 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-11
Reference: FOI/202000129473
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to Sexual Harassment Complaints Committee between specific dates: FOI release

1) Correspondence between written by civil servants on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints between July 1 and August 12. 2) Correspondence written by ministers on written submissions to the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-01-14
Reference: FOI/202000074369
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Coronavirus testing: FOI release

Any agendas, briefings, minutes or notes (including handwritten notes), pertaining to any meetings involving any of the below individuals in relation to Coronavirus testing between 1st February 2020 and 1st April 2020. Individuals: Nicola Sturgeon, Jeane Freeman, Jason Leitch, Catherine Calderwood

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/2020000024736
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd funding: FOI release

“Please advise what the procedures and thresholds/limits are applicable to the Scottish Cabinet, and specifically provide details of the transaction that granted Ferguson Marine 45MM cash, with copies of the paper trail, the recommendation and the sign off for releasing the funds. Also please provide the paper trail an...

FOI already published 80 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.3(3) s.33(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-06-04
Reference: FOI/202000018506
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

National qualifications results day meeting - briefings, minutes, correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Please release the following material in relation to the meeting on 1 /8/19 referred to in the attached screenshot (which has come from a Scottish Government FOi response). Briefings provided to staff in advance of the meeting Minutes (if no minutes have been taken please make this cle...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-11-22
Reference: FOI/201900004090
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) attainment results meeting - briefings, minutes, correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Please release the following material in relation to the meeting on 1/8/19 referred to in the attached screenshot (which has come from a Scottish Government FOI response). Briefings provided to staff in advance of the meeting Minutes (if no minutes have been taken please make this clear...

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

Published: 2019-11-22
Reference: FOI/201900004091
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector