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

Documentation containing the name Elon Musk: FOI release

Any correspondence or briefing, meeting minute, or agenda which includes the name "Elon Musk" since September 1, 2024

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.39(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446982
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Abolition of the two child cap in Scotland: Discussion and Analysis: FOI Review

Original request: You asked for any discussion and analysis of the ability of the Scottish Government to abolish, mitigate or end the child cap in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.24 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202400446349 Review of 202400443758
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

New Ministerial code queries: FOI release

1) In regards to 2.6 within the new ministerial code, can the Government please provide any guidance or information provided to the new independent advisers on the ministerial code on how they should go about their role. This should include but not be limited to introductory guides after joining the government, briefin...

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

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500447009
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

James Hamilton QC's correspondence and meetings: FOI release

1. Which parliamentary question John Swinney cleared an answer for that was sent by a member of the secretariat working for James Hamilton. Please state which parliamentary question this was, provide the original draft of the question answer that was sent to John Swinney and any comments, suggested changes or feedback ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-05
Reference: FOI/202400438445
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

I would like to request the following information: 1. A copy of the minutes of the meeting that took place on Thursday 5th December. 2. A copy of any WhatsApp or Text messages sent to the FM or written by the FM that relates to Health checks since 15th November 2024 to 20th December 2024. 3. A copy of any emails sen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-05
Reference: FOI/202500446735
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs ministerial discussions at Hampden Park: FOI release

Information on what discussions Angela Constance had at the cup final between Rangers and Celtic and where possible can any minutes be published or details of discussions made.

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

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: FOI/202400445784
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

National Tennis Centre closure correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about the National Tennis Academy in Scotland shutting down, from the last six months. All correspondence, including minutes from meetings and briefings, between Celtic and Rangers...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: FOI/202500446528
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Communication regarding child protection and safeguarding concerns: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails and text messages) between the Scottish Government and the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC Scotland) on the issue of child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland, between 01/01/2020 and the date of this request. All correspondence (including emails and text messa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: 202200287715
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Housing Tender Return analysis: FOI release

Any additional information or documents that were provided to potential tenders at the time of the tender opportunity for the Housing Tender Return (HTR) analysis and production of the quarterly Scottish Social Housing Tender Price Index (SSHTPI), referenced as CASE/612867.

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

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: FOI/202500448727
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Appointment of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) board directors documentation: FOI release

On 25th October, per the attached Scottish Government press release of that date, the appointment of two directors to the CMAL board was announced. One was Stuart Cresswell and the other Mark Tarry. My FOI request relates to their appointment and the process of appointment and nature and basis of the decisions for the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445389
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial visits to Cairngorm Mountain regarding the funicular railway: FOI release

A list of official ministerial visits to Cairngorm Mountain pertaining to the funicular between 2018 - when it broke down - to the present day and the minutes from any meetings held involving ministers during or surrounding visits.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445753
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland staff dismissal statistics: FOI release

In the Statistical bulletin – Civil Service Statistics: 2024, column G (“Headcount of all leavers from the Civil Service for the following cause: Dismissal”) of Table 42 (“Civil Service leavers by government department and leaving cause, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024”) notes that 30 civil servants were dismissed f...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500446892
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence, minutes, notes, briefings and internal correspondence, received, sent and written by the Scottish Government about funding the UNRWA, from between July 10 2024 and September 10 2024. 2. How much money has the Scottish Government given to UNRWA in last year, with a breakdown of how much, when and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445616
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding First Minister phone call with Office of President-Elect Trump: FOI release

Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the phone call. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this phone call between the office of the First Minister and the Office of the President-Elect. Informati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445153
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Fiscal Commission correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, all briefings and analysis written by/about and all minutes/notes from meetings, about or from the Scottish Fiscal Commission, between November 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445350
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Tobacco and Vapes Bill: FOI release

1. Could you supply minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish and UK Governments about the plans for banning smoking in public places in Scotland, from between September 15 and the date of this FOI October 15? Note: We interpret your request to mean for question one ‘between September 15 and the date of this FO...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.28(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445285
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Operation Branchform: FOI release

1. A copy of any briefing for the First Minister that relates to Operation Branchform. 2. The last email or message sent by the First Minister’s office or the man himself that mentions Operation Branchform. 3. Any Scottish Government document sent to First Minister that refers to ‘Operation Branchform top lines’. 4....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445252
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Appointment of Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

1. Following the appointment of new independent ministerial code advisers, whether the Scottish Government opened up applications to the public for the position of independent adviser on the ministerial code. If so, how many applicants were there for the position? 2. If not, how many people were interviewed for the po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445249
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities: FOI Review

Original request: 202400436488 1. A copy of the latest version of the Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities, which we understand was created in 2022. 2. Any correspondence relating to the decision not to make the 2022 Code of Practice available online 3. Any documents and correspondence relating to the e...

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

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445985 Review of 202400436488
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Development and introduction of Coding Framework: FOI release

In relation to the Coding Framework, published on 16 October 2024, as part of the Chief Statistician's guidance on 'Sex, gender identity, trans status - data collection and publication': 1. Please provide all information about the development and introduction of the Coding Framework. This is to include copies of all c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400437283
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Institute for Fiscal Studies: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, to/from Institute for Fiscal Studies or about this organisation, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2(1) s.2(2) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400437469
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Acting Minister for Climate Action's visit to the Scottish Open: FOI release

The attendance list, guest list, meeting minutes, agenda, and any briefing or civil service submission to Dr Alasdair Allan linked to his visit to the Scottish Open on July 14.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445145
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Air departure tax (ADT) meeting information: FOI release

Following on from FOI reference 202400439000, you asked that we: 1) Augment the table of meetings with a list of those invited to each meeting. In cases where you have a record of one or more individuals attending a particular meeting who were not included on the meeting invite, please can you also provide this inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445224
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Complaints received regarding Higher History exams marking: FOI release

1. The total number of complaints received from parents, students, or pupils regarding the marking of Higher History exams in the most recent exam cycle. 2. Copies or summaries of these complaints, redacted as necessary to comply with data protection laws.

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

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444254
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meetings regarding Higher History exams: FOI release

1. Whether any meetings were held between Jenny Gilruth MSP and SQA Chief Executive Fiona Robertson before or prior to the recent Education Committee session regarding Higher History. 2. For any such meetings, I request: The date and location of the meeting. A list of attendees. Copies of minutes, notes, or any other...

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

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444236
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector