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

Proposed friendship arrangement with the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung: FOI release

All electronic and paper records the Scottish Government holds regarding the proposed friendship arrangement with the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung that was due to be considered at a full council meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council on 26 June 2024, before being withdrawn from the full council meeting agenda. The di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400420617
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence from Minister for Public Finance regarding Winter Fuel Payment: FOI release

Emails, texts, WhatsApp’s, minutes of meetings or other communications received or sent by the finance minister Ivan McKee which mention the Winter Fuel Payment from the 4 July 2024 to the present date.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400425387
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Meetings held with Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) regarding leavers fund: FOI release

A list of all meetings held with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) on the topic of a leavers fund to support victims of domestic abuse to leave abusive relationships since 12 August 2023 to the present date (12 August 2024). All correspondence related to these meetings including the minutes of the me...

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

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400426163
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Russia, Israel & Hamas correspondence and cancelled visit to Whitevale surgery: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government from the Russian Government or Russian embassies or from a Russian email address, between January 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All the correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence and briefings p...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.29 s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202300385780
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

National Treatment Centres (NTC) Programme Group Stocktake Reports: FOI release

A copy of all the latest available National Treatment Centres (NTC) Programme Group Stocktake Reports for each of the NTCs which have not fully opened yet. Here is an example of a stocktake report you have previously released https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/foi-eirrelease/2023/12/c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202300391384
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland Planning Application 13/02723/PP: EIR release

"The following. Planning Application 13/02723/PP of both Transport Scotland and the Above Authorities. Requesting all details including Planning Application and Permission Approved work or Non Compliance too Standards. . In associated with Primary Planning Permission of 13/00479/PP. And similarly 18/01348/PP NCN78ROUTE...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400395550
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to XL Bully Dog Ban decision: EIR release

A copy of the minutes of the meeting in which the First Minister and the Scottish Government cabinet decided to ban the dogs. As well as including the minutes, confirm who was present at the decision and who agreed to it. Also tell me the time and date. A copy of any emails in the inbox of Shona Robison and Humza Yousa...

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

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400393372
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Evidence to support Independent Scotland claim: FOI release

In reference to a media broadcast by Humza Yousaf in reference to Resolution Foundation report issued 4th December 2023, titled "Britain needs a new economic strategy to end its stagnation and close its £8,300 living standards gap with its peers". Daily Mail URL on MSM for reference https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/othe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400394008
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Contaminated bathing waters: EIR release

• All briefings prepared for Ministers, correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government and minutes/notes held, about sewage in beach waters between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. • All briefings prepared for Ministers, correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government and minutes/notes h...

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) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400394009
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme: EIR release

I am interested in the contamination of wildlife by poisons and have been made aware of the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme. I understand that SASA is responsible for these investigations in Scotland and will have access to the final analytical (chemical) reports for each suspected poisoning incident. I am there...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400395226
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Former First Minister's briefing notes on Friday January 5: FOI release

Humza Yousaf's briefing notes on Friday January 5, prepared ahead of a round of broadcast interviews.

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

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400393895
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister meetings with international leaders concerning human rights: FOI release

A list of all the occasions on which First Minister Humza Yousaf has met with international leaders or senior foreign representatives; whether the First Minister raised human rights concerns at these meetings; and for copies of any briefing notes prepared for the First Minister before meetings with international leader...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400394434
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, International, Public sector

Former First Minister's speech to the SNP conference: FOI release

All correspondence between the Permanent Secretary and/or his office and the First Minister and/or his private office or Special Advisers relating to the First Minister's speech to the SNP conference on 17/10/23. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include all emails or other electronic communications of any other ...

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

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400396121
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

The Global Dialogues project: EIR release

1. How much has it cost the Scottish Government to help run/organise the Scottish Global Dialogues project, what was the government's role in it and breakdown of these costs? 2. All correspondence, including internal, between the Scottish Government and John Kerry/his office/his representatives, about his appearances ...

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

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400396010
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of times Former First Minister has taken his children on official visits: FOI release

Since becoming First Minister, how many times has Humza Yousaf taken his children on official visits, press events etc. Please provide all documents, emails, briefings, text messages, whatsapps relating to the First Minister bringing his children to work events, visits etc and their provision of care.

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

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400396167
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Glasgow Blood Donation Centre, meetings with Offshore Energies UK and Stop Climate Chaos campaigners: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government that mentions Andy Burnham, or is from/to Andy Burnham, plus minutes or briefings which mention him, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all not...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400396875
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Health and social care, Public sector

Resignation of Mr Matheson as Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care: FOI release

The exact time and format in which Michael Matheson first informed Humza Yousaf of his resignation as Health Secretary and please provide the documentary evidence of this (the original email/WhatsApp/text) as well as Humza Yousaf's response). All discussions from the Scottish Government planning press lines or media r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400398386
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister and President of the Republic of Zambia meeting: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the meeting between the First Minister and Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, held on 9 May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400397881
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise correspondence relating to Amnesty International and due diligence policy: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government mentioning or relating to Scottish Enterprise’s “customer due diligence procedure (human rights)” from November 1, 2023 to today (February 14, 2023) Correspondence between Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government mentioning or relating to Amn...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400399079
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Health briefing packs ahead of Scottish Parliament health committee: FOI release

Copies of all briefing facts/materials that, between the start of October 2023 and present date, were any of: Given to someone for preparation in appearing before the Scottish Parliament’s health committee; Requested to be created for the purpose of preparation for/reference in an appearance before the Scottish Parlia...

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400392694
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland committee visit: FOI release

In a previous FOI you provided me with a copy of all emails sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Equalities by Social Security Scotland regarding the Social Justice and Social Security Committee visit to the Dundee Headquarters. Based on this information I am requesting the following. Request for Inf...

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

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400420071
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Removal of litter, refuse and detritus from roads: EIR release

In the following calendar years, how many bags (or KGs) of litter, refuse and detritus was removed from highways for which you are responsible across Scotland. 2021 2022 2023 In the following calendar years, how much did you spend (inc staff costs) on litter picking along the strategic road network in Scotland 2021 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400404682
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications with former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees: FOI release

All communication between the Minister, Emma Roddick, and officials regarding her meeting with Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly to discuss her campaign for an apology for children trafficked to the colonies and the Tinker Experiments in general. More specifically, the content of communications which advised her not to meet to d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400404916
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Investigation carried out by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS reference IESS.23.016): EIR release

All the information you hold relating to Environmental Standards Scotland’s (ESS) investigation (ESS reference IESS.23.016) into the failure of the Scottish Government to publish an assessment of the climate impact of their Infrastructure Investment Plan, contrary to the duty established in S94A(2) of the Climate Chang...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.23 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400404544
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the decision to reduce Single Species Threshold: EIR release

Please can you provide all correspondence between Scottish Forestry officials and officials from the Forestry Commission relating to the decision in the new five-year forestry standard to reduce the maximum percentage for a single species in a new forest from 75 to 65 per cent. I am particularly interested to see disc...

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

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400408157
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector