Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

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

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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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1,991 matching releases

Rural GPs and rural communities in the Highlands and Islands: FOI appeal

Copies of all electronic correspondence involving ministers and/or officials, and other stakeholders, from the last six months in which there is discussion about the impact of the GP contract on rural GPs and rural communities in the Highlands and Islands.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-12-17
Reference: FOI/19/01413
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Bed bugs at schools - First Minister correspondence: FOI review

For the contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) in 2019 on the topic of bed bugs at schools.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-12-16
Reference: FOI/201900006881
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Delivery Progress Report correspondence: FOI review

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) involving Scottish Government ministers and/or senior civil servants and/or special advisors regarding the following publication prior to its release date, including the original draft of the publi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-12-16
Reference: FOI/201900004763
Directorate: Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social Security Delivery Board - Delivery Confidence Reports: FOI review

Thank you for your request, dated 17 October 2019, for a review of the response FOI/19/02124 provided under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). That request was for: “Under FOISA, please provided the Delivery Confidence Reports provided/presented to the Social Security Delivery Board on 7 May 2019...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-12-06
Reference: FOI/19/02124
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence concerning what question should be used in a future independence referendum: FOI release

You asked for: A copy of all evidence and internal Scottish Government and Ministerial communications relating to the research and evidence that has been used to support the Cabinet Secretary's claim that the majority of people agree the same question should be used in a future independence referendum.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-12-06
Reference: FOI/201900006184
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Transformation project correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all meetings and correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) in 2019 involving John Swinney, or another Cabinet Secretary, and any of the following: the Chief Executive of Disclosure Scotland, Transformation Director of Disclosure ...

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

Published: 2019-12-04
Reference: FOI/19/02416
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Penrose Inquiry correspondence with Head of Health Protection in 2015: FOI release

You asked for ‘all e-mails sent or received by the then Head of Health Protection in the Public Health Division at Population Health Improvement Directorate Scottish Government - which concern the Penrose Inquiry, during the period 1st March 2015 - 31st March 2015. This includes any attachments to such emails.’

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-12-03
Reference: FOI/19/02466
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Housing Minister, the Housing Minister's staff and Gladmans: EIR release

“…correspondence between the housing minister & his staff and a land agent called Gladman regarding a planning appeal for housing in Strathblane that is currently being considered.” I clarified your request, and ascertained that the case referred to was PPA-390-2060-1, and that you would like records of correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-12-02
Reference: FOI/19/02449
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

Timing of Scotland’s budget process correspondence with Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Derek Mackay, and Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid between July 2019 and 1 November 2019. Any correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Derek Mackay, and civil servants relating to the timing of Scotland’s budget process, betwe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-12-02
Reference: FOI/201900005878
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Scottish Budget

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

SQA and the First Minister: FOI release

“The contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) from parents or teachers in 2019 on the topic of: the 2019 SQA results and/or subject choice and/or the attainment gap and/or multi-level classes.”

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

Published: 2019-11-22
Reference: FOI/201900005374
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

2019 Higher and National 5 results breakdown and correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Any briefings, analysis, breakdowns etc regarding the 2019 Higher and National 5 results created by or provided to the Scottish Government All internal communications involving Learning Directorate staff, ministers or special advisers regarding the 2019 exam results Any communication be...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-11-21
Reference: FOI/201900003157
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Glasgow City Council provost correspondence: FOI release

Your asked for: the contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) in the last month on the topic of the Glasgow City Council provost.

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

Published: 2019-11-18
Reference: FOI/201900005384
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Supporting transgender pupils in schools - correspondence and guidance: FOI release

All information relating to Scottish Government’s guidance on supporting transgender pupils in schools and correspondence with LGBT Youth Scotland that relates to their transgender guidance for schools.

FOI already published 80 score 3 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-11-15
Reference: FOI/201900005131
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Bed bugs at schools - First Minister correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: "The contents of any emails or letters to Nicola Sturgeon (including emails to either the First Minister or SNP account) in 2019 on the topic of bed bugs at schools."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-11-15
Reference: FOI/201900005399
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Carlisle Road, Lanark - ownership and maintanence: EIR release

You asked for: i. "Please confirm that ownership of the subjects at Carlisle Road, Lesmahagow, Lanark is held by Scottish Ministers, as per the enclosed Title Sheet and Plan ii. Please confirm whether or not there is a duty to inspect the area at Carlisle Road. iii. Please confirm how often the inspections are under...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-11-15
Reference: FOI/19/02250
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme – various questions: FOI release

You asked for recorded information held by the Scottish Government that relates to the operation of the Help to Buy scheme, specifically: 1. Copies of all meeting notes, agendas, power point presentations or other materials produced / consumed by members of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Working group since August 23 2017....

FOI clarification 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2019-11-13
Reference: FOI/201900004933
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish parliament's lobbying register: FOI release

Information relating to seven instances of lobbying of ministers, as disclosed in the Scottish Parliament's Lobbying Register. These meetings are: 1) GFG Alliance and Jamie Hepburn on 8/2/19 2) GFG Alliance and Jamie Hepburn on 31/10/18 3) GFG Alliance and Derek Mackay on 13/9/18 4) GFG Alliance and Keith Brown on 29/...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2019-11-13
Reference: FOI/201900005015
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disciplinary action process – various questions: FOI release

I'd be grateful for the following information from your records from January 2017 to present: My questions relate to permanent members of staff employed in SG MAIN. how many disciplinary penalties were issued to members of staff? how many disciplinary penalties were issued for breaches of security? how many disciplina...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)

Published: 2019-11-12
Reference: FOI/19/02276
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Marine Scotland (MS) rights under Fisheries Act documentation: FOI release

all information and documentation pertaining to your [Marine Scotland’s] rights under the Fisheries Act (this refers to the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003); a copy of all correspondence between you [Marine Scotland] and the Cabinet Secretary relating to access at Gualin; and details...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-11-01
Reference: FOI/19/02312
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts - losses, special payments and gifts disclosures: FOI release

You asked for details regarding the 2018-19 losses, special payments and gifts disclosures on pages 57 and 58 of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2019.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.4 s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2019-10-28
Reference: FOI/19/02231
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Interactions with CJC Media: FOI release

You asked for the following information: any contracts entered into between the Scottish Government and three named entities any communications between the Scottish Government and three named entities any payments made by the Scottish Government to three named entities, between October 2013 and 17 September 2019 (the...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.33(1) 28 attachments

Published: 2019-10-25
Reference: FOI/19/02130
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666: FOI review

All correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666, and its subsequent request for review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-25
Reference: FOI/19/01622
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Operators of the Mossmorran plant in Fife correspondence: FOI release

You asked for “all emails, minutes, notes of telephone conversations and other documents pertaining to any meeting between representatives of ExxonMobil and/or Shell, the operators of the Mossmorran plant in Fife and representatives of the Scottish Government, whether officers or ministers, since July 2017.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1B) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-23
Reference: FOI/19/02181
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector