Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,981 matching releases

Vale of Leven Hospital out of hours services: FOI release

Copies of all internal and external communications regarding the review of GP out-of-hours services at the Vale of Leven Hospital, including but not limited to emails, meeting notes, minutes, notes of telephone calls and briefings etc.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-04
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Science Festival Funding and Caithness Festival correspondence: FOI release

You asked for a range of information around science festival funding and communication between officials in the Scottish Government, the Chief Scientific Adviser and Scottish Government Ministers as it related to Caithness International Science Festival funding issues.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.25 s.38(1)

Published: 2017-10-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Education, Public sector

Standardised testing system for Schools: FOI release

The following information regarding the new standardised testing system introduced in Scottish schools: 1. What data will the Scottish Government receive from the test provider and when will this information be received? (NB: In July 2016 a Scottish Government official confirmed to me that: The Scottish Government wil...

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

Published: 2017-10-02
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Science Festival Grants: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Government and University of Highlands and Islands in relation to administration of Science Festival grants over the last 2 years Copies of reports from Scottish Government funded Science Festivals from 2016 and 2017 Copies of the minutes of meetings including with Ministers and decision...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2017-09-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

List of procurement cards including issue dates: FOI release

A list of all Ministers and Officials issued with Government Procurement Cards and the date on which the card was issued.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independent Advisor on Poverty and Inequality: FOI release

You asked in relation to the Independent Advisor on Poverty and Inequality, Naomi Eisenstadt; "Why did Naomi Eisenstadt quit her job as Poverty Advisor?" "What contract to work with the Scottish government was she given when she took this position, and what was her salary and pension rights?".

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1)

Published: 2017-09-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister meeting John McFarlane, Barclays' Chairman, 2016: FOI release

Information relating to the First Minister's meeting with John McFarlane, Chairman of Barclays, on December 1, 2016. To include all briefing papers prepared for the meeting. All communications (emails, letters etc.) regarding the organisation of the meeting and after the meeting. Any notes, minutes or action points tak...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Briefings for Fiona Hyslop's meetings in Japan: FOI release

All briefings prepared for Fiona Hyslop for meetings in Japan between February 11, 2017 and February 18, 2017. All minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

FM attendance at the Hunter Charity Foundation event: FOI release

You have requested whether the First Minister or indeed any other members of the ministerial team or Scottish Government staff were in attendance at the Hunter Foundation Charity event? If so, who attended? Furthermore, if they attended as the guests of other attendees, please confirm which people or organisations pro...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Conversation between FM and EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier:FOI release

The text of the conversation between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP and the European Union's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier during their meeting in Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Crown Estate : FOI release

You asked for the content of all correspondence between Scottish Government and UK Government, and Scottish Government and Royal Family, relating to the Crown Estate within the last 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.41 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

FM meeting Strathclyde University's Advanced Forming Research Centre: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to Scottish Ministers in advance of meetings with repres entatives of Strathclyde University's Advanced Forming Research Centre in the past year. In addition, you have requested a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-08-29
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform: FOI release

All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 within the Local Government and Communities directorate regarding the Scottish Government's proposals for council tax reform; All internal communications between 1 December 2015 and 2 March 2016 between the Local Government and Communities directorate...

FOI already published 55 score correspondence ministers s.25 s.1(1) s.29 s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1)

Published: 2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications between First Minister and Russian Government: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications between the First Minster and the Russian Government since June 2016. All correspondence between the First Minister and the Russian Government since June 2016. All minutes and notes taken of telephone communications between the First Minister and the Russian Government since June 2016.

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

Published: 2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Giant Panda Programme at Edinburgh Zoo: FOI release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Chinese government in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for the information for dates starting June 10th 2017 up until today's date (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence from Donald Trump since 2007: FOI release

The content of all correspondence from Donald Trump since 2007. I am thinking of correspondence to the First Minister, but if there is other correspondence addressed to the government or another Minister I would also be grateful for this. I am requesting correspondence from him as an individual and businessman, and fro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Meeting between FM and EU agricultural commissioner-Phil Hogan: FOI release

Ministerial (Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing) and senior servant correspondence relating to the meeting between the EU agricultural commissioner Phil Hogan and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh on 20th May, with reference to Scottish Government delays to EU farming subsidy payments from between 13th M...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications between FM and Chinese Government since 2016: FOI release

1) A breakdown of all communications between the First Minister and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 2) All correspondence between the First Minister and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 3) All minutes and notes taken of telephone communications between the First Minister and the Chinese Government sinc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Meeting of Medical Undergraduate Group 15 May 2017: FOI release

The details of the discussions held by the Medical Undergraduate Group regarding medical undergraduate numbers at its meeting held on 15 May 2017 and the minutes taken at the meeting of the Medical Undergraduate Group on 15 May 2017.

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

Published: 2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Health and social care, Public sector

Data about George Watson's College: FOI release

All data from any source or discovered by any means about George Watson's College that is held in any form by Education Scotland, including by HMIE, the Registrar for Independent Schools, Education Ministers and their office or any other internal division, agency, or representatives of any kind.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minutes of meetings around High Hedges Scotland Act: FOI release

Any legal advice offered by Scottish Government lawyers on the High Hedges Scotland Act that impacts on how the Act is applied in relation to "hedges" and the minutes of meetings around the Act both before and after coming into law. On 13 July 2017, you asked to limit the FOI request to 'what the Minister knows and th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Atos Healthcare: FOI release

Correspondence the Social Security Directorate (including ministers and/or officials) has received from 'Atos Healthcare' since 27 March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence related to Child abuse inquiry: FOI release

Information contained in correspondence, meetings, communications and discussions in relation to and including information which has been communicated with core participants and those with leave to appear between organisations and their legal representatives and the Scottish Government in relation to the Child abuse in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.37 2 attachments

Published: 2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Life Chances of Young People in Scotland report: FOI release

"All drafts of the report 'The Life Chances of Young People in Scotland' presented to the Scottish Government, and all correspondence relating to the preparation of the report and drafts between: the independent poverty adviser, Scottish ministers, civil servants and special advisers from 1 May 2017 to 3 July 2017 incl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Meetings of Israel-Palestine Learning and Teaching Resource: FOI Release

A copy of the minutes were requested, including any agreed actions, in relation to the following meetings regarding the Israel-Palestine Learning and Teaching Resource:  19 November 2015  14 January 2016  9 May 2017  11 May 2017

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

Published: 2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector