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

Engagements attended by Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity: FOI release

A list of Jim Fairlie’s engagements as Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity from 1 November 2024 and the minutes of those engagements.

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.28 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444866
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Health Secretary's visits to Hampden Park: FOI Review

Original Request: 202400440060 ‘With regard to Neil Gray’s visits to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 4/11/23, 17/12/23 and 20/4/24 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions he had during the visits regarding sport and/or investment. 2. All details held regarding how Mr Gray’s visits were arranged and who accompanied hi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-23
Reference: FOI/202400444808 Review of 202400440060
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Former Data Commissioner investigation into the use of government messaging services: FOI release

All briefings and correspondence held by the Scottish Government about the investigation launched by Emma Martins into the use of government WhatsApps and messaging services between July 1 and August 1 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400443100
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Briefings and analysis prepared for the First Minister regarding Israel: FOI release

All briefings and analysis prepared for the First Minister about Israel in the last month.

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

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400443723
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government materials regarding inward immigration: FOI release

All reports/analysis/briefings held by the Scottish Government about inward immigration and Scots attitudes to immigration, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443406
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government attendees at HMS Sheffield steel cutting ceremony: FOI release

Were any Scottish Government officials or Ministers invited to attend the steel cutting ceremony for HMS Sheffield? If any officials or Ministers were invited and declined to attend, could you provide the reasons for their refusal? If any refusals occurred or if anyone aiming to attend was unable to, could you provide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443050
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland term of appointment: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400438045 Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, I would like copies of all correspondence held by Scottish Government about the Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland having their term of appointment, which was due to expire on 06 October 2024, extended.

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442239 Review of 202400438045
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's attendance at the Cameo cinema, Edinburgh: FOI release

How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Robertson to this ministerial engagement? Did Mr Robertson's wife, partner or other guest accompany him during the engagement or on the car journeys either side of it? If so, why? Please supply all information in the itinerary for the engagements at the Cameo cin...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442650
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Supporting documents to the Target Operating Model (TOM) supplied by KPMG: FOI release

The final version of all the "supporting documents" to the TOM which were supplied by KPMG to the Scottish Government as part of the contract.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442263
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Minister's attendance at Edinburgh Pride 2024: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent/received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about John Swinney leading Edinburgh Pride on June 22, between May 1 2024 and July 15 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443405
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation held by Scottish Government regarding juryless rape trials: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about juryless rape trials between September 30 2024 and November 5 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442003
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government correspondence regarding emergency spending controls: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by Shona Robison/her office about emergency spending controls, including internal, and also minutes/meetings held by her about the same topic, between August 5 2024 and September 5 2024.

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400440954
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care correspondence regarding Audit Scotland Report: FOI release

All communications (emails, texts) from 1 December 2024 and 4 December 2024 between Neil Gray and his staff relating to the Audit Scotland report published on 3 December.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443456
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care ministerial visit to Cameo cinema: FOI release

How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Did Mr Gray's wife Karlie Gray accompany him during the engagement or on the car journeys either side of it? If so, why? Please supply all information in the itinerary for the engagements at the Cameo cinema and Central Hall a...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442408
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister visit to Sumitomo’s site in Nigg correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held about John Swinney’s visit to Sumitomo’s site in Nigg on November 18, including correspondence sent and received setting it up, including internal, minutes/notes from the day, briefings prepared for it and afterwards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442416
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Materials for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting: FOI release

Full minutes/briefings written for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting on November 4.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442735
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Operational Reference Group: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Information relating to Agency Operations Reference Group. I would like a full list of all the experts and practitioners and their area of expertise and experience. Request for Information 2: I would also like a copy of the select committee consultation and the Scottish Ministers involved in...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442266
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Meetings held by Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy: FOI release

In June 2024, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, Christina McKelvie, met with several groups. I’d like to ask for the minutes from these meetings, if not included please also provide who attended and how long the meetings lasted.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440194
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) review into Higher History marking: FOI release

A copy of all internal communication regarding the recent SQA review into Higher History marking. The time frame for this request is 1 Nov 2024 - present. This request includes files attached to emails, which should be included in the release. This request also includes records of any non-written communication such as ...

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440962
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ministerial statement on Winter Fuel Payment replacement: FOI release

1. The original draft of Shirley-Anne Somerville's ministerial statement delivered on 28 November 2024 regarding the Scottish Government’s announcement replacing the Winter Fuel Payment and all subsequent drafts of that ministerial statement, including feedback, edits, comments or changes suggested by Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443264
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

1. The last piece of correspondence the Scottish Government has had with each health board regarding the delivery of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities. Please include the full correspondence. Including replies from either relevant Scottish Government department or the health board. 2. A copy o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.5 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442024
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Attendance at committee sessions relating to Higher History exams: FOI release

Information related to recent discussions and correspondence (e-mails, letters, meeting notes or minutes, briefing papers, memos, etc) about attendance at the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee to give evidence on the topic of Higher History SQA exams. I am looking for: 1. All corresp...

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443018
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Foreign aid provided during April 2024: FOI release

1. How many times has Scottish Government officials/ministers visited the East Kilbride FCDO office in the last three years? -Could you supply details from these meetings, including minutes/notes from meetings? 2. How much foreign aid was released by the Scottish Government during April 2024 and could you supply detai...

FOI cost limit 70 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443116
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation related to tackling child poverty: FOI release

1. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings and all briefings about combating child poverty between September 1 2024 and September 2024? 2. Could you supply all briefings and internal correspondence held by the Scottish Government about the Winter Fuel Payment being axed, between September 10 2024 and Septembe...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441728
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Welsh and Irish Government leader documentation and Former First Minister meeting with Palestinian community correspondence: FOI release

2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (internal included), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mention Mark Drakeford, between December 10 2023 and March 15 2024? 3. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, includi...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 8 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400439557
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector