Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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4,025 matching releases

People sent 2018 Christmas card from Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sexual harassment and sexist bullying in 'Respect For All' anti-bullying approach: FOI review

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.17(1) s.2 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Internal communications in relation to the processing of the freedom of information response ref. FoI/18/02218: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence from firefighters to First Minister on excessive workload and staff cuts: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-18
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence to and from the Infected Blood Inquiry: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.25(1) s.37(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2018-12-18
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Metadata request for log and correspondence in relation to FOI/18/03284: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-12-18
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence from doctors to First Minister on excessive workload and staff cuts: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-17
Reference
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Group, papers produced and examined: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-12-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Housing, Public sector

Correspondence from non-medical hospital staff to Nicola Sturgeon: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-17
Reference
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes of meetings between Richard Lochhead and Royal Historical Society: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Briefing provided in advance of interview with Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-14
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Israel-Palestine learning resources: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Amount paid to employees who were suspended: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2018-12-11
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence from college lecturers to First Minister on excessive workload, staff cuts, and poor workforce planning: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Number of children taken into care by age and region: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to FoI/18/02354: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-07
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Merging the British Transport Police into Police Scotland: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-07
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Projects included in the Glasgow City Region Deal: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2018-12-07
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Internal communications in relation to the freedom of information response ref. 18/02467: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, correspondence and media activity: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25 s.33 s.33(1) s.33(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-12-06
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Documentation relating to the handling of the freedom of information response ref. FoI/18/02582: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-05
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information held that relates to extraditions from Pakistan: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.32(1) s.35(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-12-05
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: International, Law and order, Public sector

Documentation relating to the handling of the freedom of information response ref. FoI/18/02355: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-04
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Current or retired police officers correspondence to Michael Matheson 2018: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-04
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Loans made to third parties for amounts in excess of £1.5m: FOI appeal

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-04
Reference
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector