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

Access to Information Rights in Scotland: FOI release

You set your request in context by referencing the Scottish Government’s response to the Access to Information Rights in Scotland consultation: Access to Information Rights in Scotland Response to analysis of consultation responses published in November 2023, noting the following commitments made by the Scottish Govern...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.6 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.36(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500450915
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Briefing materials provided to Ministers for appearances at Scottish Parliament portfolio questions sessions: FOI release

All briefing materials provided to Ministers for appearances at Scottish Parliament portfolio questions sessions on 5 February 2025. I mean to refer to briefing materials compiled or given at any time in the current Scottish Parliamentary term, but to narrow down these materials to just those provided for Portfolio Que...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: FOI/202500451876
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to "The Rural Development (Continuation of Operation) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024": FOI Review

Original request 202400445448 Correspondence pertaining to "The Rural Development (Continuation of Operation) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024".

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.21(4) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: FOI/202500450636 Review of 202400445448
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Specific Scottish Government electronic purchasing cards (ePC) charges: FOI Review

Original request: 202400437794 1) All the purchases on the Scottish Government electronic purchasing cards from September 2023 onwards which relates to expenditure directly for Scottish Ministers. For example, expenditure related to their personal travel, accommodation, food, items for their ministerial office etc. Pl...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.21(4) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-12
Reference: FOI/202500450004 Review of 202400437795
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

WAVE Trust 70/30 campaign: FOI release

1. Can you confirm when the Scottish Government gave its formal backing to the commission of inquiry into the delivery of 70/30? 2. What discussions or engagements has the Scottish Government had with WAVE Trust regarding the commission of inquiry into the delivery of 70/30 and wherever it would be possible to disclos...

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

Published: 2025-03-11
Reference: FOI/202400403349
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation relating to early prisoner release scheme; Solicitors Bar Association correspondence and information on reimbursement of remuneration to a former Sheriff: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about the prisoner early release scheme, including correspondence sent to and from the government, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from the last month (Dec 19 to Jan 19)? 2. Is the Scottish Government seeking...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449152
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Flu vaccination documentation with Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS): FOI release

All notes/minutes from meetings and correspondence and briefings for meetings held by Jenni Minto and/or the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer with Community Pharmacy Scotland, from the last six months about flu jabs.

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449853
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information on the proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1) Please provide the following, in relation to Dr John Reynolds-Wright Minutes of any meetings between Scottish Government ministers and officials with Dr Reynolds-Wright Correspondence by email or letter between Scottish Government ministers and officials and Dr Reynolds-Wright 2) Please provide, in relation to the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500449935
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting between First Minister and advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

In terms of the First Minister’s lunch meeting on 13 January 2025: Please supply all items of information in all briefings prepared for the First Minister and other participants in the lunch meeting held at Bute House on 13 January 2025 between the First Minister and his three advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500453128
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish International Development Association Head of Policy and Communications appointment: FOI Review

Original request 202500446733 1. When the Scottish Government first became aware of the Scottish International Development Association’s appointment of Patrick Grady to the role of Head of Policy and Communications. 2. The initial response the Scottish Government drafted up for responding to press queries about this ...

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450926 Review of 202500446733
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Land Commission Chair Appointment: FOI release

Information regarding correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and officials with reference to the proposed appointment of Michael Russell as Chair of the Scottish Land Commission. You requested disclosure of any emails, letters or messages sent between Scottish Government Ministers or officials, including ...

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

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400395590
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Former Minister for Health and Social Care meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300380848 Details of the meeting that took place between Humza Yousaf, then Minister for Health and Social Care and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 1st November 2021. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers...

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

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202300385806 Review of 202300380848
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport's care home visit: FOI release

All the documentation held from Ms Todd’s visit to Parklands care home, including email correspondence, internal correspondence, briefings, minutes/notes from the events and analysis.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449158
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting between Minister for Housing, True North and Avant Homes: FOI release

Minutes of the meeting between Housing Minister Paul McLennan, True North and Avant Homes on 24/01/24. See this entry in the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/52330 Please also provide details of any correspondence between the parties before and after the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449202
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

First Minister, Minister for Agriculture and NFUS President meeting minutes: FOI release

Any minutes from the meeting involving the First Minister, Jim Fairlie and Martin Kennedy during the week commencing 20 January 2025.

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449860
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Documentation for Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport's trip to see Skerryvore: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes and analysis, about Maree Todd's ministerial trip to see Skerryvore on July 20 2024, between March 1 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449707
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Energy social tariff documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including email correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about an energy social tariff, between November 1 2024 and the date of this FOI (21 January 2025).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500448771
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Universal Credit two-child limit: FOI release

All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish and UK Government about the two child cap from between December 1 2024 and the date of this FOI (21 January).

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: FOI/202500448778
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with the Scottish Hospitality Group: FOI release

All the documentation held from the following event, including email correspondence, internal correspondence, briefings, minutes/notes from the events and analysis: October 3 2024: Kate Forbes meeting with the Scottish Hospitality Group.

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

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: FOI/202500449159
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Brand Scotland campaign approval documentation: FOI release

All correspondence and documentation held by the Scottish Government concerning the approval of the script for this particular video.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: FOI/202500450393
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

NHS performace correspondence: FOI release

All emails and messages between John Swinney and Neil Gray in relation to the NHS and its performance over the 2024-2025 winter period sent between 1 November 2024 and the present date (as of 14 January 2025).

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

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500447915
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Musselburgh Brunton Theatre and Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre: FOI release

Scottish Government correspondence and meeting minutes between June 1 2024 and January 15 2025 relating to the closure, proposed demolition, and possible replacement of Musselburgh Brunton Theatre and Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre. Including any correspondence between officials and Brunton Theatre Trust.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448013
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

New national targets to tackle long waits for planned care communications: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2024 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government's national targets for ending long waits for planned care.

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

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448617
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing packs and outcomes for the drugs consumption room at the Thistle facility: FOI release

1. Briefing packs on drugs consumption rooms in reference to the opening of the Thistle facility on 13 January 2025. 2. What specific outcomes (KPIs) will be measured to determine the success of the Thistle DCR? How will these be measured in particular? 3. How will data be collected, when will the data first be evalu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448512
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Royal College of Nursing report briefing materials: FOI release

1. A copy of any briefing material that was prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the Royal College of Nursing report regarding instances of corridor care. 2. A copy of any briefing material produced for the First Minister ahead of First Minister's Questions on the 16th January regarding the...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448357
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector