Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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3,967 matching releases

Mandatory calorie labelling costs: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into Mandatory calorie labelling for out of home sector over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on Mandatory ca...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387168
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Fraud and Error Resolution spend: FOI release

In a previous response (reference: 202300384042), what you called, a “report with an extract of the spends for Fraud and Error Resolution for January and February 2019”. Based on the fact you were able to provide me with this, I am now requesting the following information: 1. A copy of all spends for Fraud and Error ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202400392401
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence related to Children’s Hearings Scotland: FOI release

1. All email correspondence, memos, reports of phone calls, briefing notes, details of meetings and minutes sent to and from Maree Todd, then Children and Young People’s Minister, relating to disciplinary and complaints procedures at Children’s Hearings Scotland between June 27, 2018, and May 20, 2021, both dates inclu...

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

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300379752
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the East Calder Medical Centre: FOI release

1. Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government (including its departments and executive agencies) and NHS Lothian and West Lothian IJB that reference East Calder Medical Centre, its reprovisioning/rebuild and funding/capital bids for this since 1 January 2016. 2. Copies of initial agreements, outline ...

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

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300379027
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence referring to Confucius Institutes funding: FOI release

You asked for information about funding to Confucius Institutes from the Scottish Government and emails between the Scottish Government referring to Confucius Institutes or with a Confucius Institute.

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

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300380340
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cost of Living Act and those who leave joint tenancies: FOI release

Documentation which relates to the Scottish Government’s Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, specifically to what extent protections for those who leave joint tenancies resulting in the ability for landlords to bypass protections in the aforementioned Act. All stakeholders consulted on the legislat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300380821
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Potential electoral reform for Holyrood elections: FOI release

Any policy documents, statements, manifestos, meeting minutes, briefings or correspondence indicating the position of the Scottish Government and/or the SNP or Scottish Greens on potential electoral reform for Holyrood elections. Details of any internal review, analysis or research carried out by the Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.12 s.1(2) s.5 s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300381562
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding written questions S6W-20124, S6W-20134 and S6W-20125: FOI release

1. Please provide copies of correspondence Scottish Government staff and Ministers had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding written questions S6W-20124, S6W-20134 and S6W-20125. 2. Please provide information on what amendments, if any, were made to written question answer questions S6W-20124, S6W-20134 and S6W...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300382367
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Orkney Ferry Replacement Taskforce notes: FOI release

I would like to request the following information in the form of a FOI request: Please provide any notes from officials' meetings of the Orkney Ferry Replacement Taskforce, that have taken place since the previous meeting on June 13. If any notes/records were taken from the August 17 meeting of the full taskforce — be...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300381711
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Barnett consequential funding: FOI release

All briefings prepared for the meetings listed in the attached document. All minutes and notes taken during the meetings listed in the attached document. Where the attached document you refer to is a list of meetings provided in response to your previous request (ref: 202300377441) which was for: A list of all meetin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300381859
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Former First Minister's meetings and the Fan Bank program: FOI release

1. Full minutes, notes and briefings for ministers from Humza Yousaf's Clyde Mission meeting on August 28. 2. What is the current progress with the Fan Bank, how many loans have been applied for and how many have been accepted? How much money has been earmarked for this program? 3. A full list of where Humza Yousaf h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.5 s.38(1) s.27(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300381798
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Business, industry and innovation, International, +2 more … Law and order, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy payments to external suppliers: FOI release

Information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300378708
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board meetings: FOI release

Minutes of all meetings between Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board since June 1st 2023.

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

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300376767
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Coordination Group minutes for meetings held since 15 March 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300376063
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Barnett consequentials and the UK Treasury swimming pool fund: FOI release

All speaking notes, correspondence, texts and WhatsApp messages held by the Scottish Government pertaining to Barnett consequentials and the UK Treasury swimming pool fund: a/ for Minister Siobhan Brown on June 29 2023 b/ and for Minister Joe FitzPatrick on September 27 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300378368
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Ferguson Marine meetings and correspondence: FOI release

1. Minutes of all meetings between Scottish Ministers and Ferguson Marine between January 1st 2023 and 12th September 2023, in date order. 2. Copies of all correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Ferguson Marine between January 1st 2023 and 12th September 2023, in date order.

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

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300375770
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland external suppliers for purchases of goods and services payment data: FOI release

Information that related to payment data. Request for information: All payments made to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between the dates 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31. This information to be presented as a list, ideally in Microsoft Excel format, containing the following information: Supplier na...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300378592
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Sale of NatureScot’s premises at Battleby: FOI release

1. All correspondence between NatureScot and the Scottish Government relating to the decision to put Battleby House and grounds on the market. 2. All information provided to the Scottish Government by NatureScot to demonstrate to Ministers that full consideration has been given as to how the natural and historic impor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300380868
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Treatment of complications due to foreign trips for cosmetic surgery: FOI release

How many patients are treated for complications on the NHS after returning from foreign trips for cosmetic surgery, particularly in the NHSGGC area.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300386577
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOI) training materials: FOI release

Documentation provided to Government employees for the purpose of training to deal with FOI requests.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300374455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial visit briefings and expenses: FOI release

1. All minutes and briefings/notes taken during Neil Gray's visit to Iceland in June 2023, including his itinerary for the trip. 2. All minutes and briefings/notes, including copies of speeches, taken during Humza Yousaf's visit to Brussels, including his itinerary for the trip. 3. All discussion briefings/notes and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300374237
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) value for money assessments: FOI release

Please provide copies of all Affordable Housing Supply Programme detailed value for money assessments conducted in the period 1 April 2023 to 31 August 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300374394
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Implementation of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

All correspondence between Police Scotland team and the Scottish Government regarding the implementation of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 – henceforth referred to as the Act . This should include emails, phone calls, zoom/teams meetings WhatsApp and/or instant messages and in-person meetings. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300374816
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Education Scotland payments to external suppliers: FOI release

You asked for information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31 to include: Supplier name Amount paid, excluding VAT Payment date (or some other relevant transaction date) A unique invoice-id or a transaction-id number for each payment Some descript...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300378608
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Tax advisory group meetings, income tax and council tax increases: FOI release

1. All minutes and notes taken from Tax Advisory Group meetings between June 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received by the Scottish Government which is about income tax hikes and council tax increases between June 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 3. All correspondence between the Scottish Gov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300376340
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector