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

External legal advice: FOI release

Request for Information 1: The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (I.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date). Request for Information 2: Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. Request for Informa...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202200332507
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland grievances raised: FOI release

Information on the number of grievances that have been raised within Social Security Scotland. You asked for cases relating specifically to racism, bullying and harassment. You asked for this information from 2020–2021, 2021–2022 and 2023 - now.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: FOI/202300376034
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Dorothy Bain KC’s and Ruth Charteris KC's full current register of interests: FOI release

Dorothy Bain KC’s full current register of interests and any amendments or previous versions of the register of interests the Scottish Government possesses. Ruth Charteris KC’s full current register of interests and any amendments or previous versions of the register of interests the Scottish Government possesses.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300358743
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Glasgow’s plan to enforce a Low Emission Zone (LEZ): FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government relating to Glasgow’s plan to enforce a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for most vehicles. Including any and all internal and external communication and documents for the entire week commencing Monday 29 May. All information about the plan for minister Mairi McAllan to attend an ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300359413
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence received around currency of a independent Scotland: FOI release

What correspondence (meetings and e-mails) has Nicola Sturgeon, John Swinney, Angus Robertson and Kate Forbes had with Scottish Green MSPs regarding the currency of an independent Scotland?

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

Published: 2023-11-20
Reference: 202200327196
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to the organisation's total spend on external legal advice since 1 April 2020: FOI release

The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (I.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date) Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. If possible, please provide the final settlement or damages or other court man...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-20
Reference: 202200332491
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications on the availability and operation of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders: FOI release

Copies of all information provided from 1 October 2022 onwards to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, and the First Minister on the availability and operation of: Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.8E s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202300351739
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine passport scheme: FOI release

How much money did the Scot Gov spend overall on the Covid vaccine passport scheme? Breakdown of these costs. Any correspondence between Scot Gov ministers/civil servants and members of the hospitality industry mentioning the Covid vaccine passports from 2021/22. How many users downloaded the app?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202200283900
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and LGB Alliance Feb-March 2022: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and LGB Alliance between 1st February 2022 and 17th March 2022. In particular, any communication on the reforms to the Gender Recognition Act.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202200288999
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Mermaids charity: 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) regarding the Mermaids Charity from 25 September 2022 onwards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202200329739
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence of discussion relating to domestic abuse: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails, notes, minutes of meetings, discussions or otherwise) between senior civil servants, special advisers, or the First Minister on the topic of domestic abuse between 30 March 2022 and the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202300339894
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Answer given by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on 15 November 2022: FOI release

A copy of any information, briefing notes and top lines provided to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity in order to answer S6T-00960 asked by Liam Kerr MSP in the Chamber on 15th November 2022. A copy of all documents, including all correspondence involving ministers, Special Advisors and t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 288 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30B s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-15
Reference: 202200330327
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Coronation of King Charles: FOI release

All correspondence, notes and information relating to the coronation of King Charles in May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2023-11-15
Reference: 202200332147
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disposal of productions used in prosecution of Luke Mitchell: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government legal directorate (e.g., correspondence with Police Scotland, the Crown Office, or the Scottish Police Authority) related to the disposal/potential disposal of productions used in the prosecution of Luke Mitchell (HMA v Luke Mitchell, 2005). This request relates to the ti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-15
Reference: 202300337062
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Communications between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and World Economic Forum etc between 1 January 2020 and 22 December 2021: FOI release

All communications (electronic or otherwise) during the period 1 January 2020 and 22 December 2021 between The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, and the following: The World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates The Open Society Foundations George Soros

FOI partially withheld 90 score 72 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202100267432
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Leslie Evans pre-retirement leave start and end dates: FOI release

Details of the start and end dates of the former Permanent Secretary's (Leslie Evans) pre-retirement leave and documentation showing when and by whom it was authorised.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200287678
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Russia-bound flight from Inverness after introduction of flight restrictions to Russia: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence sent to or from government ministers and/or civil servants, since 1st May 2020, in which there is discussion of a Russia-bound flight which took off from Inverness Airport on February 26, 2022, one day after restrictions were introduced flights linked to Russia.

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

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200328814
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Screening of Adult Human Female film at University of Edinburgh: FOI release

Any information in the form of emails, briefing notes, situation reports, confirmation of verbal updates between civil servants, special advisers or any other Scottish Government employees and the First Minister about the film Adult Human Female and the filming of it that was cancelled at Edinburgh University.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200334823
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's IWD 2022 speech and pardons for witchcraft: FOI release

Internal Scottish Government correspondence regarding the First Minister’s International Women’s Day Speech which she gave to Parliament on the 8 March 2022. Please provide all correspondence related to that speech between the dates of 22 February 2022 and 8 March 2022 inclusive. An email search of the term “Witchcraft...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 14 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200287654
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

External review carried out by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: FOI release

Information contained in all communications, discussions, documents and meetings within the Scottish Government and with any other public authority or person in relation to the external review to be carried out by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (of allegations and disclosures and material in relation to actions carried ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200334659
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication regarding National Treatment Centres: FOI release

I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2022 to present (1 May 2023) relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

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

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202300354928
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with Icelandic minister for foreign affairs (October 2022): FOI release

Information held in relation to the briefings prepared for Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and the notes made for his meeting with the Icelandic Foreign Minister on 13 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202300339811
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Keith Brown's meeting with Ian Duddy, Unison reps, Criag Naylor, and Jim Savege: 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: Keith Brown's meeting with Ian Duddy on...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202300338452
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SQA equalities judgement: FOI release

Any correspondence relating to the SQA equalities judgement.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 428 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25 s.30 s.30C s.23 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202100246964
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to Professor Lindsay Paterson from 1 January 2021 to 12 November 2021: FOI release

All correspondence relating to Professor Lindsay Paterson from 1 January 2021 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202100254881
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector