Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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3,727 matching releases

Transport Scotland - ScotRail correspondence: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government promised £200m to cut rail times between north east Scotland and Edinburgh in 2016. How much of this money has been spent and can you supply the latest briefings, correspondence and policy analysis about this from the last year? 2. Could you supply all correspondence between Transport Scotla...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440114
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

XL bully exemption certificate data: EIR release

Data on the approved applications for certificates of exemption to keep an XL bully. The Spectator has mapped the number of exemptions in England by postcode and we were hoping to do the same. What I'm asking for is a breakdown of the number of approved exemption certificates for XL bullies by area.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: EIR/202400440291
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Salmon farming briefing notes provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands: EIR release

Full briefing notes provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands in preparation for her appearance at the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee follow-up inquiry into salmon farming on Wednesday 13 November 2024.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: EIR/202400440742
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Fuel Insecurity Fund and Housing Emergency Debate: FOI release

1. The latest briefing document provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice that mentions the Fuel Insecurity Fund. 2. The latest email sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice that mentions the Fuel Insecurity Fund. 3. The latest email received by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and her off...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440711
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Economy, Housing, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) communications regarding Higher History marking: FOI release

In your request, you asked for: A copy of all communication between the Scottish Government and the SQA regarding the recent SQA review into Higher History marking. The time frame for this request is 1 Nov 2024 - present. This request includes files attached to emails, which should be included in the release. This req...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440961
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Welsh Joint Education Committee (WJEC) communications regarding Higher History marking: FOI release

Please release: A copy of all communication between the Scottish Government and the WJEC regarding the recent SQA review into Higher History marking. The time frame for this request is 1 Nov 2024 - present. This request includes files attached to emails, which should be included in the release. This request also inclu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400440958
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding repatriation of former First Minister: FOI release

Please provide all emails, correspondence and briefing notes from Scottish Government staff and ministers concerning the repatriation of former first minister Alex Salmond from North Macedonia, and the costs involved. Please share all correspondence between the Scottish Government, Ministry of Defence and the Foreign,...

FOI cost limit 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28 s.36(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400436677
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the death of former First Minister: FOI release

I would like to request all the following information relating to the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond 1. All emails, texts, WhatsApps and minutes between officials and ministers discussing the death of Mr Salmond. 2. All correspondence on email, text, WhatsApp or Teams of the discussions between UK Govt a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.3 s.28(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400436889
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on Scottish Qualifications Auithority (SQA) budget position: FOI release

All communication between the SQA and the Scottish Government about the SQA’s financial situation from 1 March 2024 onwards – as well as any research/reports/presentations shared with the Scottish Government about the SQA’s financial position during this period. The response should include but not be limited to any ad...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.30C s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400438358
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy meetings: FOI release

1. A list of meetings attended by Ms Martin, along with all other attendees of these meetings. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) sent by the office of Ms Martin, or Ms Martin herself relating to meetings attended at COP 29. Infor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.38(1) s.39(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400442834
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Private Purpose Trusts documentation: FOI release

“Any documents, reports, briefings of other materials held by the Scottish Government which relate to Private Purpose Trusts. Please also share any communications which occurred over the last year which relate to Private Purpose Trusts. Please ensure any communications are dated and displayed in chronological order, th...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438908
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Civil servants seconded to Scottish COVID inquiry: FOI release

1. In relation to the Scottish COVID inquiry was a Scottish secretariat/civil servant seconded to this inquiry and when 2. Did the same Scottish secretariat/civil servant continue to correspondent with Scottish Ministers. If yes, can you please send all information which pertains to this.

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

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438720
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Briefings provided to former First Minister regarding tax avoidance: FOI release

All briefings Nicola Sturgeon received or requested whilst First Minister between 1 May 2021 and 25 March 2023 about tax avoidance. Please provide all briefing documents given to Nicola Sturgeon by Scottish Government officials during this time that were primarily on the subject of tax avoidance. This should include an...

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

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438948
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Just Transition Fund data: EIR release

Q1 - Please share the latest progress reports submitted to the Scottish Government by recipients of funding from the Just Transition Fund. Q2 - Please share the monitoring and evaluation framework for the Just Transition Fund and the reports on the Fund which have been prepared using it. Q3 - Please provide the annua...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: EIR/202400439312
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills emails regarding teacher employment: FOI Review

Orginal Request - 202400434647 I would like to request access to email communications involving Jenny Gilruth (Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills) regarding teacher employment in Scotland. Please provide the following: 1. Email Communications: Copies of email correspondence between Jenny Gilruth and senior S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439085 - Review of 202400434647
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Application for licences to take seals from Scotland's rivers to protect salmon: EIR release

Scottish Government's response to the application for licences to take Seals from Scotland's rivers to protect Salmon. I am interested in the following years, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1)

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: EIR/202400439721
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

German Hydrogen Import Strategy correspondence: EIR release

Could you supply all briefings, analysis prepared for or by the Scottish Government, all minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the government, including internally, about Scotland supplying hydrogen to Germany, between August 15 2024 and September 20 2024?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: EIR/202400439089
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Nuclear power correspondence: EIR release

Copies of all briefings, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence, including internal, held by the Scottish Government regarding nuclear power, from 1 August 2024 and 15 October 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: EIR/202400439742
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Diversion of A75 traffic onto local roads during roadworks at night: EIR release

All information related to the assessment of the effect on the safety and amenity of local communities during the night from the diversion of trunk road traffic off the A75 and in particular to the A747, the B7085, the A714 and the B7005 through Auchenmalg, Port William, Whauphill and Bladnoch. I have directed this to ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438956
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme: EIR Review

Original request: 202400435124 I would like to make a Freedom of Information Request to the Scottish Government linked to the Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme. In November 2023 the Scottish Government while fulfilling its duties under The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and in particular its duties un...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438326 review of 202400435124
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on the cancellation of former First Minister's speech: FOI release

How much did it cost to cancel Humza Yousaf's independence speech on April 26 and could you supply all email correspondence and briefings held surrounding this cancellation, as well as a breakdown of costs?

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438810
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Data collected from Caledonian Oyster Company survey: EIR release

i) I would require the data for the whole survey, not just two days of it. ii) Please could you also provide the raw data for all surveys that have been carried out at the farm since 2015. iii) I would also request all raw data for all surveys that pertain to or have found dvex carried out in Scotland since the first...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.7 s.6(1) s.9

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400435166
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence on future viability of Young Enterprise Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all communications from October 2024 involving the economy secretary, and/or officials in the directorate she oversees, in which there is discussion about funding bids and/or future viability of Young Enterprise Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438490
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot documentation: FOI release

1. Confirmation of who took the decision to reintroduce peak rail fares. Who was present at the meeting and who had to agree for the decision to become official. 2. The date the decision was taken to reintroduce peak rail fares. 3. A copy of the information that was put before the Ministers who made the decision to r...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438588
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Electricity Infrastructure Consenting in Scotland consultation correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the offices of ministers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the office of the cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy regarding the consultation on Electricity Infras...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: EIR/202400438996
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector