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

First Minister meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28: FOI release

If you could provide copies of all correspondence and messages, including emails and WhatsApps, regarding the invitation and arrangements for the First Minister to meet President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28. Please also include any correspondence with the UK Government and any briefings prepared for the First Minis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.32(1)A s.38(1)B s.32 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300388013
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence between Health Boards and Scottish Government: FOI release

A copy of any correspondence between the Scottish Government’s Director of Heath and Social Care Finance and Governance, Richard McCallum and health board chief executives that relates to expenditure for the period between 1 December 2023 and 18 January 2024.

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

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202400394481
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes: FOI release

Information relating to Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy on 17, 25 and 27 August 2021. Who attended these meetings? What were they about? What was discussed? In the meeting on 27 August 2021, did they discuss the resignation of Hair and Mackenzie?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: 202200275543
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Huawei: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Huawei from February 15 2022 to the present' (04 October 2023.

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

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300379322
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

National Treatment Centres Programme Gateway Reviews: FOI release

1. Under FOISA please provide all gateway review/ assurance reports produced since the last one, the Assurance of Action Plan, was authored in August 2022.

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

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300376692
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding funding for developing the young workforce: FOI release

All correspondence between the government and developing the young workforce regarding future budget funding since May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202300361577
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Organisation's ICT and corporate procurement documents: FOI release

The following departmental documents around ICT and corporate procurement. Many organisations within your region have different document title names: 2023/24 IT Department Documents - these types of documents have detailed information on the department's future plans and strategies. These documents could include: ICT...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202300343289
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Baby Box tender documentation and associated communications: FOI release

The Baby Box tender documentation and associated communications. The communication, i.e. the clarifying questions that were asked. We have obtained the tender invitation and all the tender details, so that would not be needed. A copy of the successful tender application.

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

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202200308368
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity attendance at Rural Affairs and Islands Committee: FOI release

All briefing notes that were provided to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, prior to her appearance before the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 13 September.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300375984
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Closure of Battleby House: FOI release

A copy of the fully costed business case document relative to the decision to close and sell Battleby House and grounds, and associated relocation costs. And also any final report document to Ministers relative to the decision.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300376360
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Promise Partnership Fund: FOI release

Details of and/or a copy of the agreement between the Scottish Government and the Corra Foundation re the Promise Partnership Fund and the Corra Foundation role in distributing all funds, on behalf of the Scottish Government, connected to the Promise. Details of the tendering process to be the organisation charged wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300380835
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between John Stevenson and Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI review

You asked for a review of the Scottish Government response (dated 22 March 2023, reference 202300345249) to your Freedom of Information Request (dated 28 February 2023).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300349141 Review of 202300345249
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Caledonian Maritime Assets correspondence, 30 June to 31 December 2017: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) and Kevin Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited on dates between 30th June 2017 and 31st December 2017, and emails including the word: “launch”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 117 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202200315069
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between lobbyists and ministers: FOI release

Scottish Government to provide all preparatory documents as well as minutes or any other record of what was discussed of the following meetings: 03/10/2022 between Nicola Sturgeon and Blackrock 09/12/2021 between Drax Group plc and Michael Matheson 16/12/2021 between EDF Energy Holdings Limited and Michael Matheson 04...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202300344500
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kevin Stewart Meetings July 2022: FOI review

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Kevin Stewart's meeting with IJB Ch...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: 202200331290
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

Documents from 2022 that consider the capital upgrades required to make Ferguson Marine competitive: FOI release

The content of all documents produced this year that consider the nature and cost of the capital upgrades required to bring the Ferguson Marine yard to a position of competitiveness. Please include any emails or reports held by the Scottish Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 145 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.33 s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: 202200330019
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence for auditor of GFG Lochaber smelter and Dalzell steelworks: FOI review

You asked for a review of our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200328214. You submitted the following request: Please can you send me the correspondence set out in FOI 202200321971 "information released" unredacted. I am seeking disclosure of all reda...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2) s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202200332486 Review of 202200328214
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial Briefing - Dalzell Steel on 14/12/2022: FOI release

Any briefing notes prepared for Minister Ivan McKee ahead of answering Willie Rennie MSPs question on Dalzell Steel on 14/12/22. A copy of any correspondence between ministers, officials and civil servants relating to the preparation of materials to support the minister in answering this question.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202200335536
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors: FOI review

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors, Deloitte and/or Teneo, since May 1, 2022 to date. I am writing to you to request an int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: FOI/202300337599 Review of 202200332035
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details for contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Professional Frameworks: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Government's Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services, details for all contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Professional Frameworks: Job role or placement name Start Date End date.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300350459
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications relating to petition PE1458: FOI review

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications and discussions and any private chat groups or messenger services - within, and between – the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation including the Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Serv...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: FOI/202300348435 Review of 202300345955
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North & South], details for all contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: Job role or placement name Start Date End date.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300350466
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Regarding Humza Yousaf's meeting with Pakistan Consulate: FOI review

You asked for a review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: All correspondence (either written in letters or in emails presumably) between Humza Yousaf, his ministerial office at the time and the Pakistan Consul General regarding this meeting. Including corr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: FOI/202300348980 Review of 202300344949
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister meeting with Tesco CEO: FOI release

"The detailed minutes of the First Minister Humza Yousaf’s meeting with Tesco CEO Ken Murphy on the 25th April".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300372744
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Aberdeen To Central Belt Stakeholders Group Meetings: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the Aberdeen to Central Belt Key Stakeholders Group meetings covering the past 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: 202300358666
Directorate
Topic: Public sector