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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Teachers use of Track & Trace mobile app: FOI release

All material held by the government regarding teachers' use of the Track and Trace mobile phone app from 1 June 2020 to present date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-06
Reference: FOI/202000110215
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to backdating business support grants: 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 since 1 September 2020 concerning proposals to backdate the value of business support grants (...

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

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000129444
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Resilience Room minutes from February and March 2020: FOI appeal

The minutes of the Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings held in February and March 2020. In addition I would like to have lists of all those who attended those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000047153 - appeal
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence regarding US mesh surgeon’s trip to Scotland: FOI release

1. A copy of the correspondence sent to Dr Veronikis inviting him to Scotland to help mesh injured women. 2. A copy of Dr Veronikis’ replies. 3. Details of who sent the correspondence to Dr Veronikis.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 108 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000062501
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, International, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

COVID-19 comparison of shielded and non-shielded population report: FOI Review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: a) All information held - dating from 5/10/20 onwards inclusive - with regard to this study… https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.09.17.20196436v3.full.pdf …and any future iterations ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202100157910 review of 202100138399
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Published homelessness statistics August 2020 communication: FOI release

Correspondence (emails, letters, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, whatsapp messages, texts and/or otherwise) between civil servants, special advisors and/or Kevin Stewart regarding the homelessness statistics published in August 2020.

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

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202000126243
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Christmas card sent from First Minister 2019-2020: FOI release

You asked for all information on the First Minister's Christmas card this year and 2019. This should include the full list of recipients for each year and any standard message within.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202000130010
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) revision of appeal process: FOI release

Ministerial direction SQA refer to and any information, paperwork, correspondence etc between SG and SQA and also more generally which explains the thinking behind the revision of the appeals process (please treat as an FOI). I am not sure whether you can also explain where responsibility lies for the design of the app...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-26
Reference: FOI/202000108636
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Margaret Ferrier between September and October 2020: FOI release

Any communications, correspondence, be it email, text message, whatsapp or of any kind available relating to Margaret Ferrier MP between the Scottish Government Ministers/Special Advisors and people external to the Scottish Government between September 14th and October 14th.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-26
Reference: FOI/202000118037
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Qualification Authority exam 2020-21 communication from teachers: FOI release

Communications (including letters and emails) to the Scottish Government from members of the public identifying as teachers or former teachers, that are on the subject of SQA qualifications in 2020/21. I would like this information from 04 January 2021 to 10 February 2021.

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

Published: 2021-03-25
Reference: FOI/202100154002
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Future of Justice Social Work correspondence: FOI release

The report of the review of adults social care published today has several references to work being undertaken on the future of justice social work. Can you please provide any documents or meeting minutes held by the Scottish Government in reference to future development or changes to justice social work.

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

Published: 2021-03-25
Reference: FOI/202100150261
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Number of civil servants to monitor EU law making: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (briefings, emails, memos, minutes of calls, letters and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or Special Advisors that outline the projected number of civil servants that will be needed to monitor EU law making so the keeping pace law outlined in the UK Withdrawal from the European Unio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2021-03-25
Reference: FOI/202000115177
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Seminars regarding Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC): FOI release

Information on regional leadership seminars relating to GIRFEC, specifically: The dates of the seminars, the participants and the presentations delivered Provisional dates of postponed seminars, intended participants and any changes to the seminar presentations.

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

Published: 2021-03-25
Reference: FOI/202000116631
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

COVID-19: Evidence against stopping cross-border travel: FOI release

Evidence against stopping cross-border travel to prevent transmission of Covid-19 1. Could you please provide the evidence considered by UK governments, including the Scottish Government, used to determine that it was *not* necessary to stop international cross-border passenger travel, or implement quarantine measures?...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.3(2) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-25
Reference: FOI/202000120344
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 communication: FOI release

Copies of all communication between the Scottish Government (including SG Legal Dept) and Equality Network and/or Scottish Trans Alliance that pertain to the Judicial Review by For Women Scotland on the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202000116326
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Communication with local authorities relating to Protect Scotland app: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) between the Scottish Government and local authorities regarding the Protect Scotland mobile app. I would like this information between 01 November 2020 and 20 November 2020. I clarified with on 2 December that to help narrow down this request you were: Specifically look...

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

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202000116356
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Equality Network regarding ILGA Europe Rainbow Map: FOI release

All the correspondence your officials have had with the Equality Network regarding ILGA Europe's Rainbow Map and Index since 2018.

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

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100150744
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 correspondence: FOI release

Information/discussions/minutes you hold on the repealing of Parts 4 & 5 of Children Young People Scotland Act 2014 since John Swinney’s statement in Sept. 2019. Please also provide me with its current status, and plans for when the repealing will take place.

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

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100145467
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to 50,000 affordable homes target: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: Copies of briefings prepared by civil servants regarding the 50,000 affordable homes target.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000118539
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Submitted application by Link Group for Ravenscraig Hospital site: FOI release

Copy of the formal application for grant through the affordable housing programme submitted by Link Group for the Ravenscraig Hospital site in 2019.

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

Published: 2021-03-18
Reference: FOI/202100140993
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Communication relating to funding for outdoor education centres: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, text or Whatsapp messages or phone calls) between civil servants and Ministers on the subject of funding for outdoor education centres. I would like this information from 20 August 2020 to 23 October 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38 s.33 s.29 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-18
Reference: FOI/202000113897
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to Higher and Advance Higher exams 2021: FOI release

The Scottish Government has previously announced that National 5 exam diets would be cancelled but that Higher and Advanced Higher diets would go ahead. Education secretary John Swinney has since stated that alternate approaches have been developed and that a decision could be made as late as February to switch to thes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-17
Reference: FOI/202000114519
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Briefings in reference to disability unemployment rates: FOI release

Copies of any civil servant briefings prepared on disability unemployment rates, or that reference disability unemployment rates.

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

Published: 2021-03-17
Reference: FOI/202100140775
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Equality and rights, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Correspondence received by Housing Minister relating to affordable housing: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, memos, hand-written notes, briefings and/or otherwise) from or received by Housing Minister Kevin Stewart that refer to Audit Scotland’s ‘Affordable housing: The Scottish Government’s affordable housing supply target’ publication.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-03-15
Reference: FOI/202000108023
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Police Federation communication relating to public inquiry: FOI release

Please provide all communications from the Scottish Police Federation on the remit of the public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh.

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

Published: 2021-03-15
Reference: FOI/202000111735
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector