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

Freedom of Information Act and Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

You asked for civil servant briefings and correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) on the FOI Act to Scottish Government Ministers and special advisers in December 2017, January 2018 and February 2018 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications with the email address foi@spa.pnn.police.uk: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between the email address 'foi@spa.pnn.police.uk' and any of: special advisers (including the special adviser FOI email account), communications staff, civil servants, Ministers, and/or Scottish Gover...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with HM Government of Gibraltar: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) in 2017 or 2018 between Scottish Government Ministers and HM Government of Gibraltar.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Communications with special advisors regarding Mark McDonald MSP: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) involving Scottish Government special advisers discussing Mark McDonald in October and November 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence special advisers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fast-track route into teaching for high-quality graduates: FOI release

The number of bids the Scottish Government received for its tender for a new fast-track route into teaching for high-quality graduates, who the bids came from, and copies of each of the proposals (including all documents related to the winning bid).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Handling of a Freedom of Information response: FOI release

You asked for all internal communications and information prepared relating to the freedom of information request: FOI/18/00091.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

UK university applications rates report published by UCAS: FOI release

Any communications relating to Scottish Government response to UK applications rates by the January deadline published by UCAS, including discussion and drafting of the specific press release published on the Scottish Government website on 5 February 2018, and any other wider communication plan, messaging documents, co...

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

Published: 2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Saltire posts from the Permanent Secretary: FOI release

Saltire posts from the Permanent Secretary and any online responses from staff which may have been posted online since 6 May 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Changes to the Ministerial Code in 2018: FOI release

"Any correspondence within the last six months (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) on the topic of changes to the Ministerial Code in 2018. Information should include any direction from Scottish Government ministers and special advisers; and correspondenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI review

Any advice or other material (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or proposed replacement of the GTCS Any communication (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or the proposed replacement of the GTCS Details - including all supporting documents - of any meetings at...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Flag flying guidance 2010-2017: FOI release

Any internal communications or guidance sent to Scottish Government buildings and agencies between 2010 and 2017 in relation to flag flying protocols. In particular, has the Scottish Government including any of its ministers or civil servants, ever instructed civil servants working at Scottish Government buildings and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17 18 attachments

Published: 2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ward 15 Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley: FOI release

What communications were there between the Health Secretary and/or the Scottish Government and local representatives Mhairi Black MP, George Adam MSP and Tom Arthur MSP in relation to ward 15 of Royal Alexandra Hospital Paisley since September 2015? Please provide a copy of all correspondence, and details of what actio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland: FOI release

Any advice or other material (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCS and/or proposed replacement of the GTCS Any communication (whether internal or external) regarding the role of the GTCSand/or the proposed replacement of the GTCS Details - including all supporting documents - of any meetings at ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meeting with representatives from ExxonMobil: FOI release

(a) A copy of any pre-meeting briefing; confirmation of all people in attendance at all meetings; agendas for all meetings; notes or minutes taken and/or action points decided during all meetings; and any post meeting briefings in relation to all meetings between any Scottish Government Minister(s) and any representati...

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

Published: 2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence and any records of that correspondence (including minutes, records of phone calls, agendas, meetings, emails, letters, handwritten notes etc.) between (i) Kenneth Hogg and (ii) Paul Johnston or anyone in Michael Matheson's private office (including the minister himself) on the subject of the Scottish...

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

Published: 2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Belief bodies prescribed under Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977: FOI release

Information relating to requests from belief bodies to become prescribed under the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977, as amended by the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014. Specifically you asked for all correspondence between belief bodies and civil servants relating to requests to become prescribed as above...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ferries procurement review stakeholder engagement: FOI release

Only 2 locations, Stornoway and Benbecula are CHFS specific. TS would appear to assume, that meetings in Oban and Glasgow would cover the rest of the CHFS network…Please forward a copy of, (alt link to) the minutes of these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meetings with leader of Glasgow City Council: FOI release

A list of meetings, the attendance and minutes of any meetings between the leader of Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and/or the First Minister of Scotland between May 2017 and the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications with Scottish Council for Independent Schools: FOI release

Copies of any communication between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools from January 2015 – present and excluding materials related to Scottish Government working groups unless those groups relate specifically to the operations of private schools (so, for example, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 20 attachments

Published: 2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics: FOI release

Any correspondence between any minister or staff member of Culture, Tourism and Major Events Directorate and Creative Scotland regarding Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics (FREIGHT DESIGN (SCOTLAND) LIMITED of 49 Virginia Street, Glasgow, G1 1TS) between July, 2010 and September 2017'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

Any analysis or advice (internal or external) provided to the Scottish Government regarding the reliability/statistical robustness of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) Any analysis or advice (internal or external) provided to the Scottish Government regarding the reliability/statistical robustness ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Discussions around charitable status of private schools: FOI release

All material held regarding any discussions around the charitable status of private schools in Scotland (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any other relevant documents) from January 2016 – present All material held regarding any di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 12 attachments

Published: 2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Land Value Tax: FOI release

Email correspondence between Scottish Ministers on the possible introduction of land value tax Documentation outlining evidence and assessments of the feasibility of land value tax

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

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

NHS in Scotland 2017 Audit Scotland report: FOI release

All draft copies of the Audit Scotland report NHS in Scotland 2017 sent to the Scottish Government and correspondence relating to those drafts (FoI/17/02497) and all correspondence between the Scottish Ministers, civil servants and special advisers and Audit Scotland about the report NHS in Scotland 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector