Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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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3,808 matching releases

Correspondence with Blackford Consultancy Ltd and Ministers or Special Advisers: FOI release

You asked for all information in all briefings prepared for ministers, their offices and special advisers for meetings with former SNP MP Ian Blackford or the Blackford Consultancy Ltd (SC823029), since 6 May 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500479473
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance information: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance, published on 17 June 2025: 1. A list of all organisations, individuals, or stakeholder groups consulted during the drafting of this guidance. 2. Copies of any consultation responses or feed...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.11 s.19 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.24 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500471346
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Abertay University: FOI release

The language used below, including references to a “bailout”, are the precise words used by the requester, and not the Scottish Government You asked for the following recorded information held by the Scottish Government and/or the Ministerial Private Office of Graeme Dey, Minister for Higher and Further Education: Mi...

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

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500479357
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Corporate spend savings correspondence and calculations: FOI Review

Original request: 202500472708 1. How the Scottish Government calculated that a 20% reduction in public body corporate costs would result in a £1 billion in annualised savings as per its Public Service Reform Strategy published on 19 June 2025. Please set out the total costs that the Scottish Government currently esti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500477100 review of 202500472708
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Minister discussions relating to Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERs): FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am requesting the following information for the month of August 2025: 1.Dates and details of any meetings of the Scottish Cabinet or Cabinet sub-committees at which the 2024-25 Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERs) report, or matters relating to it, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-10
Reference: FOI/202500480327
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

First Minister visit to Kishorn Port: FOI release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about/from John Swinney's trip to Kishorn Port on March 1 2025?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: FOI/202500478043
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Strategic Futures Groups (SFG) meeting minutes: FOI Review

Please can you send me all minutes from the ‘strategic futures group’ from 2010 until now. Please can you send a membership list of this group also? I understand this is made up of SG, Universities Scotland and SFC, but I would like to know the positions/titles of the members.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: FOI/202500460156
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister and President of the United States meeting and gift information: FOI release

Any briefing notes provided to the First Minister ahead of his meetings with Donald Trump during his visit to Scotland. Invoices for the cost of the gifts given to President Trump by the First Minister. Minutes of the meeting between the First Minister and President Trump during his visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: FOI/202500479223
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Education Scotland Chief Executive and HM Chief Inspector of Education recruitment information: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the recruitment exercises carried out by Scottish Government for the Chief Executive, Education Scotland and HM Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland. When the post of chief inspector was advertised in 2024, how many applications were received? When the post of chief inspector...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1)

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: FOI/202500476218
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Land at Garrygall materials: EIR release

All correspondence, meeting minutes, meeting notes, meeting transcripts, communications, papers and equivalent documentation regarding the land at Garrygall since 1/1/2022 to the present date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11 s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: EIR/202500476447
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the UK Government spending review in July 2025: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about the UK Government's latest spending review, from the last month to be supplied.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478727
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Queries and correspondence relating to Scottish Swimming: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which are to/from or mention swimmer Duncan Scott, from the last three months? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500477953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Flamingo Land development review and appeal process information: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500467127 Please provide any conflict of interest declarations, gift/hospitality registers, recusal statements, or financial interest disclosures submitted by Scottish Government staff, Ministers, or planning officials involved in the Flamingo Land development review or appeal process. This includ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478514 Review of 202500467127
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Excel Assemblies and Greenfold Systems information: FOI release

All information held regarding Ivan McKee and/or Ewa McKee’s involvement with Excel Assemblies Ltd, Excel Assemblies Holdings Ltd and Greenfold Systems Ltd.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500479114
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Bias and fairness assessments regarding the AI Document Understanding system used by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Information regarding the AI Document Understanding system used by Social Security Scotland: Your request for information 1: Any fairness assessments, algorithmic impact assessments, or equality impact assessments conducted in relation to this system, including any documentation on potential bias by protected characte...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478600
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

AI performance evaluation and system impact: FOI release

Please can Social Security Scotland provide: Your request for information 1: Any internal evaluation reports or assessments of the AI Document Understanding and Client Advisor Knowledge Assist systems, including performance metrics like accuracy rates, staff time saved or cost savings, and impacts on service delivery ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478412
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

AI complaints, errors and incident logs: FOI release

Your request for information 1: A copy of any incident logs, error reports, or internal reviews involving the AI Document Understanding or Client Advisor Knowledge Assist systems used by Social Security Scotland. Your request for information 2: A summary or anonymised list of complaints or concerns raised by staff or ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478402
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Misogyny Bill documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about the misogyny bill and/or adding misogyny to the hate crime bill, from the last month.

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

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478574
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Materials regarding the Oasis concert at Murrayfield: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence, relating to the band Oasis and their upcoming concerts in Edinburgh.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500477487
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hamilton report materials: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings and minutes/notes from meetings between Fergus Ewing and the Scottish Government regarding the James Hamilton report into Nicola Sturgeon, from the last 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500477960
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

UK Government correspondence and minutes regarding the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: FOI Review

Original request 202500471339 Copies of all correspondence and minutes of meetings between and involving the UK Government and Scottish Government Ministers regarding the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478134 Review of 202500471339
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Supreme Court ruling information: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about pro-trans rights protests due to the Supreme Court ruling defining a woman, between April 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? 2. ....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500466070
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS): FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS), from the last month (May 26 to June 26). Coul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Appointment of new Chief Executive of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) information: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government regarding the appointment of new Chief Executive of the SQA, which was confirmed last month: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/114227.html. The response should include all communication, briefing, analysis, decision-making and other materials related to the appointment process, ...

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

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500474984
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ministerial Diaries relating to internal meetings, parliamentary business and events: FOI release

“I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2000 to request the full diaries of the Ministers outlined below, accounting for the past three months (15/04/2025-15/07/2025). Please outline what type of engagement it is, alongside where/with whom the engagement took place, and broadly what the theme of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500476126
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector