Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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3,968 matching releases

Correspondence regarding review and update of gender reassignment protocol: FOI release

"Copies of any emails or letters sent to the chief medical officer, or the deputy chief medical officer, regarding the review and update of Scotland's gender reassignment protocol received in November and December 2022.", and "any replies to these sent by the CMO/deputy CMO, even if these were sent later than December ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300372782
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021-3rd June 2021: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, officials and special advisors), with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021 - 3rd June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 228 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 s.25 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202100208945
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Records of all calls and/or meetings between John Swinney and SQA: FOI release

Records of all calls and/or meetings (including video calls) between John Swinney (including his staff or any special advisers) and Fiona Robertson of the SQA. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, dates, times, attendees, personal notes, minutes The time frame for this request is 01/01/2020 - 31/8/2020 Rec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 260 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202100211591
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance’s meeting with Ross Greer MSP: 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 Shona Robison's meeting with Ross Greer on April 12 All internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300369457
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) guidance: FOI release

1. Please provide me with a copy of the Scottish Government guidance on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) provided to local authorities via the Scottish Heads of Property Services and the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland. 2. Please provide me with a) a copy of any papers on RAAC that were ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29 s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300369593
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Park Of Keir Tennis Centre Proposal: FOI release

The following information covering the period 8th December 2015 to 1st March 2022, in relation to the ‘Murray Legacy’ and the proposal by Park of Keir Partnership and Mrs Judy Murray to build a tennis centre at Park of Keir near Stirling: all information contained in correspondence (emails or hard copy letters), meetin...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200291320
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

BBC Scotland 'Disclosure': FOI release

Details of any meetings between the First Minister OR Cabinet Secretaries OR any Ministers with responsibility for sexual health AND any persons or organisations (including third party representatives) wishing to discuss so-called “buffer zones” around sexual health clinics and any other facilities where abortions are ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200301765
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between ScotRail officials and Scottish government regarding new timetables: FOI release

All correspondence between ScotRail officials and Ministers or officials in the Scottish government regarding new timetables sent or received since 10th August 2022 What discussions have taken place between Scotrail and Scottish government relating to new timetables. You then clarified your request and I have concluded...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300371095
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Modelling for class contact reduction: FOI release

Any planning / modelling data around the reduction in teachers' class contact time by 90 mins, including local authority and, in the case of secondary schools, subject-specific breakdowns Any information regarding meetings held to discuss this policy. This would include notice of attendees, briefing documents, personal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.14(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200301620
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information pertaining to the suspension of the Chief Fire Officer: FOI release

I request all correspondence between Scottish Fire and Rescue service and the SFRS Board to the Scottish Government ministers, civil servants and SPAD'S concerning the suspension of the Chief Fire Officer Martin Blunden’. ‘I also require copies of all Scottish Government internal communications about the suspension of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.36(2) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200303390
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and employees of the Bank of England: FOI release

Please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including ministers, civil servants, and special advisers) and employees of the Bank of England (ie anyone with an @bankofengland.co.uk email address). Please restrict the search to dates between 1st January 2021 and 3rd June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200303686
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Update on what researchers have said regarding the establishment of a Peace Institute: FOI release

A further update on what the researchers have said regarding the establishment of a Peace Institute" in relation to Parliamentary Question S6W-08830 which was answered by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans on the 8 June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200318448
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's Christmas card list: FOI release

A full list of recipients receiving a Christmas card from the First Minister in 2022. Total number of Christmas cards sent in 2022. Total cost of the Christmas cards in 2022. The standard message within the Christmas card in 2022.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200334984
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business cases and briefings submitted for four settlement agreements: FOI release

The business case and any briefing submitted to ministers to sign off the four settlement agreements detailed as exceeding the £95,000 cap in the "SG Annual Report on the Use of Settlement Agreements" document. The business case and any briefing submitted to ministers to sign off any settlement agreements since the rep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200335285
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on Scottish Government's Lived Experience Advisory Panel for the Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill: FOI release

A list of disabilities that the Scottish Government includes in the definition of neurodiversity. The breakdown of disabled/non-disabled people on the Lived Experience Advisory Panel for the proposed Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill, the disabilities that are represented, the gender breakdown in male...

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300344704
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Question testing for proposed independence referendum: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) and meetings between the Scottish Government and the Electoral Commission regarding the testing of a referendum question for a proposed Scottish independence...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 24 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200304293
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Labour conference and the Labour Party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in September or October 2021 on Labour conference or Labour generally.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200291468
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister's meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagem...

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300338350
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Health Visitor Leads Records: FOI release

Copies of all agendas, meeting notes, reports and internal communications with all parties, including committee members and trade unions regarding: 1. the Health Visitor Leads Network meetings of December 2021, February 2022 and April 2022; and 2. all meetings and communications between trade unions and the Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200298993
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications correspondence on Greensill Capital and others: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence between the Communications department, senior civil servants, ministers, and/or Special Advisers discussing media requests for comment or interview around issues relating to GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta, Dalzell steelworks, or Greensill Capital, from April 1, 2022, to date.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200321975
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Non-disclosure agreements signed by former Ferguson Marine workers: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government communications staff, government ministers and special advisers in February 2020 on media enquiries regarding non-disclosure agreements signed by former workers at the Ferguson Marine shipyard.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200298010
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings with John Swinney in September and October 2022: 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: John Swinney's meeting with Simon Clark...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300338428
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government probe into leaked budget: FOI release

1a.) Have/did the Scottish Government launch a probe into the leaked budget proposals which were reported by BBC Scotland on December 15 last year? 1b.) If not, why and if you did explain the process of the investigation? 1c.) What was the final outcome of the investigation? 1d.) Any correspondence (including emails...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.1C s.1D s.38(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300344253
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between Humza Yousaf and Pakistan Consulate: FOI release

Any, and all, correspondence between Scottish Government officials etc held relating to the FOI request reference number 202300345029 regarding Humza Yousaf's meetings with the Pakistan Consulate.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300350349
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication regarding NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway: FOI release

Copies of any communication to/from the Chief Medical Officer or office thereof within the Scottish Government in relation to the document "NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway" submitted to the Chief Medical Officer by NHS National Services Scotland, and any communication with NHS National Services Scotland from/to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202300359040
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector