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

Communication with SQA regarding grading of 2022 exams: FOI review

The release of all communication between the Scottish Government (Ministers, special advisers, staff from education-focused directorates) and the SQA regarding the grading of 2022 exams. This should include information on grade boundaries, pass rates and attainment gaps including any likely public/media response to any...

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

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200319510 Review of 202200315060
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

OEUK, Shell, and Equinor correspondence with Ministers: FOI release

Details of all communication, (including emails), as well as details of all meetings (government briefing papers, talking points, agendas, minutes, agreed points of action) between Kate Forbes MSP (and or her private secretary), Ivan McKee (and or his private secretary), and/or Roy Brannen and/or Kersti Berge; with the...

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

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200323958
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Engagements with David Tydeman and Alistair MacKenzie: FOI release

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: Ivan McKee's meeting with David Tydeman...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200321999
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication regarding deal made with Tata Steel and Liberty Steel: FOI release

Has there ever been any discussions between a) HM Treasury, b) The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, c) The Cabinet Office or d) any other UK Government department and the Scottish Government in i)2015, ii) 2016, iii)2021 and iv) 2022, in regards to the deal made with Tata Steel and Liberty Steel,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.28 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: 202200320851
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Reports on GFG Alliance/Lochaber: FOI review

Any reports, briefings, or notes submitted to the deputy first minister on GFG Alliance/Lochaber since March 1, 2022 to date. Specifically, any note setting out the justification for the public interest aspect of the government's approach to GFG Alliance/Lochaber.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200334296 Review of 202200328957
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents held on FOI202200273210 around a meeting held on June 10 with Deloitte that were not already disclosed: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200307647. You submitted the following statement/request: “I am writing to request an internal review of this decision. I believe the exemptions applied either do not apply...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.25 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200312275 Review of 202200307647
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Anti-Racism in Education Programme sub-group minutes: FOI release

“The minutes to the sub-groups of the Anti-Racism in Education Programme from 2021 to the present day? That is: a) Curriculum Reform. b) Racism and Racist Incidents. c) Education Leadership and Professional Learning. d) Diversity in the teaching profession and education workforce.”

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

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300372644
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

SpacePort proposal at Scolpaig Farm North Uist: FOI release

Copies of all communications between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Scottish Ministers including letters emails and notes of any meetings and telephone conversations between the two concerning the proposal for the SpacePort proposal at Scolpaig Farm North Uist now subject to the current planning application ref Appl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200307219
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant: correspondence between Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance: FOI review

Please provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance on the subject of the Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant. The correspondence can be limited to that to / from Ministers and that to/ from the Economic Development directorate. Upon receipt of the response to this req...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200320778 Review of 202200315653
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Emergency Budget Review policy forecasts: FOI release

Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the forecast reduction in patronage numbers and fare levels for concessionary travel. Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the reduction in employability spend and take up of Phase 2 of No One Left Behind. Please provide a copy of all documents which ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200320877
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

CMAL report on replacement ferries and infrastructure post Orkney trip: FOI release

A copy of the report prepared by CMAL following a visit to Orkney, which included an assessment of the expected cost of replacement ferries and infrastructure which has been provided to the OIC.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300372242
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Uig Triangle Calmac service correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Ministers of the Scottish Government and business and community groups from the Outer Hebrides regarding CalMac's ferry services o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200305839
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Handling of freedom of information request number 202200290584: FOI release

All the data the Scottish Government has relating to the handling of the FOI request referenced 202200290584, including all internal correspondence, phone calls, handwritten notes or other such documentation). Please also include all data relating to the involvement of ministers and special advisers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200303308
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spending review: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review. Ple...

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

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200303696
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents monitoring grid connection since May 2021: FOI review

Please provide all Scottish Government records relating to monitoring progress on the grid connection of the Lochaber hydro plant. Please review the response to the above referenced FOI on the following grounds: The public interest test has been misapplied There is significant public interest in the Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202200303745 Review of 202200298378
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independent review into the Closure of The New School Buterstone (the Report): FOI release

As regards the independent review into the closure of the New School Butterstone ("the Report"), published July 2020: All individuals, organisations (including media), and third parties sent either a hard copy of the report or a link to the on-line copy The number of occasions on which the Government’s web page contai...

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

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200324814
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Copy of the text with reference to the Supreme Court made by the Lord Advocate on 28 June 2022: FOI release

Can you please supply a copy of the text of the Reference to the Supreme Court made by the Lord Advocate on 28 June 2022.

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

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200309178
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding for Primary One Literacy Assessment and Action Resource (POLAAR) assessment: FOI release

Details on the amount of money spent on the development of the Primary One Literacy Assessment and Action Resource (POLAAR) literacy assessment system for pre-school children and who was provided with the funding.

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

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200309214
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Legal advice and counsel exceeding £50,000, 2017-23: FOI release

In the last five financial years (inclusive of 2022/23), please provide the details of which matters counsel or legal advice was sought for any cumulative cost of legal fees of more than £50,000. This should include live and closed matters, with "matters" taken to be a general description of the action, not the legal s...

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202300340493
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Aggregates Levy correspondence 2022: FOI release

Correspondence between SG and the Minerals Products Association (Scotland) and British Aggregates Association relating to the Scottish Aggregates Levy from January 2022 to the date of this request.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1)

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200332572
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Innovative Finance Steering Group: FOI release

Minutes, agendas and papers relating to the Innovative Finance Steering Group since convened at the end of 2022.

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: FOI/202300376700
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Recorded police warnings correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent between Police Scotland, Crown Office and Scottish Government regarding the proportional response to crime pilot being launched in the north-east of Scotland between April 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. In Scottish Parliament on September 13, Angela Constance said “operational guidelines ...

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: FOI/202300376197
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between the COPFS and the Scottish Government on the topic of Operation Koper: FOI release

Any correspondence between the COPFS and the Scottish Government on the topic of Operation Koper since January 1, 2022 to date.

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200321978
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Resource Spending Review, Capital Spending Review and Medium Term Financial Strategy: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) between 1 April 2022 and 6 June 2022 regarding the Resource Spending Review, Capital Spending Review and Medium Term Financial Strategy.

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200303698
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Summit on Recording and Monitoring Incidents in Schools: FOI release

In May the Scottish Government committed to holding a summit on tackling violence in schools; the summit took place yesterday on Tuesday 5 September. Could you please provide me with any information held in terms of the list of attendees; the minutes from the summit; any papers provided to attendees ahead of the summi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: FOI/202300374706
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector