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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5,151 matching releases

Cabinet Secretary for Justice on cutting unpaid work hours: FOI release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice's office and any other stakeholder, either external or internal, regarding the topic of cutting unpaid work hours issue...

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

Published: 2021-06-01
Reference: FOI/202100187501
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Sir David Murray takeover proposal of Tata Steel plant: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information request for documents relating to discussions between Sir David Murray and Scottish ministers in 2015 regarding Murray's proposal to take over the Tata Steel plants Cambuslang and Motherwell in 2015.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-01
Reference: FOI/202100194570
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

COVID-19 public health controls in the hospitality sector: FOI review

The release of personal information/data relating to the subject case reference ( FOI - 202100146009).

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

Published: 2021-05-27
Reference: FOI/202100197735 review of 202100146009
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government communications with LGB Alliance: FOI release

Communications between the Scottish Government and a group titled LGB Alliance (directors: Malcolm Clark, Katharine Harris, Beverley Jackson and Ann Sinnott) from October 2019 to the date of this request.

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

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100190232
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency ICT information: FOI release

1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that presents the structure of the IT department, please include name and job titles. If this cannot be sent, please work towards a structure with job titles. 3. ICT Annual o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100190394
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Official meeting with Build to Rent 16 January 2018: FOI review

Then Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, Derek McKay, Build to Rent Dinner (‘To encourage build to rent’), 16 January 2018. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Copy of any speech delivered 4. List of all attendees 5. Minutes or notes from any meeting 6. Action points fr...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100189869 review of 202100167558
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Heat Networks (Scotland) bill: FOI release

Copies of the correspondence received, the response sent (including any further follow up correspondence) and any discussions surrounding this (including internal discussions) between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Crown regarding Queen's Consent and the Heat Networks Bill. Please also include copie...

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.25 s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-25
Reference: FOI/202100181726
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 allowing visitors to care home residence: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government, health boards and private care home providers, on the subject of allowing visitors to c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 203 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-25
Reference: FOI/202000062650
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Details of the Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group: FOI review

Could you provide me with copies of all information including, but not limited to, minutes, correspondence, notes of telephone calls and emails held by Scottish Government on: 1. A copy of the Terms of Reference of the “Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group” 2. Details of funding of the “Misogyny and ...

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

Published: 2021-05-24
Reference: FOI/202100182640 review of 202100156907
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

National Advisory Committee on Chronic Pain (NACCP) patients: FOI review

1. To ask, under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, individually and separately, for all electronic or other written communications and information, including notes, between Scottish Government officials and appointees and anyone involved with the National Advisory Committee on Chronic Pain (NACCP) dealing with...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-24
Reference: FOI/202100187441 review of 202100158622
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the consultation on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Equality Network and Scottish Trans Alliance about the consultation on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill since 17 March 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-21
Reference: FOI/202100187091
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Draft independence referendum correspondence: FOI release

Copies of the correspondence and/or set of correspondence (emails, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, letters and/or otherwise relevant) where the draft independence bill, published 22 March, was signed off by a member of the Scottish Government Cabinet.

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

Published: 2021-05-21
Reference: FOI/202100186137
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Introduction of a national tutoring scheme internal communication: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, texts or WhatsApp messages) on the subject of the introduction of a national tutoring scheme for school pupils. I would like this information from 15 February 2021 to 29 March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202100187582
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Conservatives policy to end rough sleeping: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (briefing, emails, letters, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/or otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers regarding the Scottish Conservatives policy to end rough sleeping by 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202100189881
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 Correspondence concerning mass population testing: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government relating to any internal correspondence and documentation circulated to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Health between November 2 and November 17 2020 that references the UK Mass Population Testing Plan for COVID-19.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 111 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202000112355
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish international offices: FOI release

Details for each of the international offices maintained by the Scottish Government for the most recent (12 months) period: a) headcount, FTE and total costs; b) most recent annual report or equivalent.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202100181623
Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security communication infrastructure: FOI release

1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? 3. When is your contract renewal date? 4. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 5. Please confirm the value of the initial project? 6. Please confirm the total ong...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.18 s.22 s.26 s.32

Published: 2021-05-17
Reference: FOI/202100185389
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services: FOI review

1. In correspondence 202100/158515, you asked for copies of all correspondence between NHS Tayside, NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government on the matters pertaining to the commissioning of the 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services. 2. In correspondence 202100/168460, you asked “Why did the Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-05-17
Reference: FOI/202100180085 review of 202100158515
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland gender balance: FOI release

1. How many women are now on the board of your organisation and how many people of other genders are there? 2. Is the current Chairperson (or person with an equivalent role) a woman or someone of another gender? 3. What is the current median FTE pay for men and women in the organisation? 4: In relation to Board Members...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-17
Reference: FOI/202100181722
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 UK Four Nations meeting over Christmas period: FOI release

1. What medical advice were the SNP given in November when agreeing to Christmas mixing for all four nations? Did the SNP challenge the Conservative Government in Westminster on this plan? If so, what evidence is there? 2. Has the SNP made any challenge to the Westminster Conservative Government on the international tr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-13
Reference: FOI/202100145803
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meeting between Health Homes and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport: FOI release

1) Any minutes, handouts, shared documents, agendas, notes, briefing papers, follow-up emails, notes taken by attendees from the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport and care home groups in the week commencing Feb 15 referenced by Jason Leitch at the daily coronavirus briefing on February 24. 2) A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-13
Reference: FOI/202100164833
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 return to school: FOI review

Further to my acknowledgement letter of 16 March, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). You said: “The government is already in breach of the law and is now asking me to allow it to go to 150% of the stated time limit , wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-05-12
Reference: FOI/202100176220 review of 202100149409
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

First Ministers' meeting with business leaders: FOI release

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon met business leaders on 25 October 2018, can you please provide the information below: • Pre meeting briefing(s) • Any agenda • List of attendees at the meeting • Any minutes or notes • Any post meeting action points • A copy of any speech/ pre-prepared words delivered to attendees • Ven...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-12
Reference: FOI/202100190464
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Official meeting with Homes for Scotland 18 January 2018: FOI release

Minister for Housing and Local Government, Kevin Stewart meeting with Ken Gillespie, Homes for Scotland, 18 January 2018. Details being sought include: 1, Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Venue and list of attendees 4. Minutes or notes from meeting 5. Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-11
Reference: FOI/202100175071
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information regarding the Tied Pubs Bill: FOI release

A copy of advice ministers received from civil servants regarding Tied Pubs before the Stage 1 debate of the Tied Pubs Bill in the Scottish Parliament. A copy of correspondence (written and digital) between ministers and civil servants regarding the Tied Pubs Bill before and after the Stage 1 debate. You clarified you ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-11
Reference: FOI/202100183693
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector