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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1,509 matching releases

Former First Minister correspondence in 2017: FOI release

-All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Alex Salmond in 2017. Please provide all emails, documents, written letters/notes, texts and Whatsapp messages exchanged between Mr Salmond and Scottish Government ministers and officials. This should include any private email accounts - for example, linked to the...

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

Published: 2020-09-28
Reference: FOI/202000077960
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) correspondence: FOI release

Whether any briefings or memos were produced for Scottish Government ministers and/or officials about reducing the rates of LBTT in Scotland from 1 June 2020 to date. Please provide copies of any material where it exists. Details and minutes of any meetings where Scottish Government Ministers and/or their special advis...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-24
Reference: FOI/202000067990
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update: FOI release

1. Whether any briefings/memos or other work was undertaken for Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisors in relation to the Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update on 8 July 2020. Please provide copies of this material where it exists. 2. Details and minutes of any meetings (virtual or otherwise) held between ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-16
Reference: FOI/202000067984
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Asylum seeker transfers: FOI release

1. All correspondence – including reports, documents, papers, emails and letters sent between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council in relation to the transfer of asylum seekers in Glasgow from dispersed accommodation to hotels. 2. All records related to the meetings (including video conference and telephone...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.4 s.6 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28 4 attachments

Published: 2020-09-14
Reference: FOI/202000057641
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

Meetings with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA): FOI release

In your request, you asked: Details of any meetings (including typed or hand-written notes, any minutes or briefings produced for these meetings) between the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, and the SQA. I would like this information between 01 June 2020 and 30 June 2020, and for 30 July 2020...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-09
Reference: FOI/202000074442
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minutes and correspondence pertaining to Health and Social Care Management Board: FOI release

Minutes, reports, agendas and other meeting papers for the Health and Social Care Management Board, relating to consideration whether or not to escalate a board. For clarity, this would include discussions about escalating a board that did not result in an escalation decision. You also indicated that you were intereste...

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

Published: 2020-09-03
Reference: FOI/202000064447
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications) meetings prior to 6 April 2020: FOI release

The last ten sets of minutes of meetings dated before the first one you sent me in foi 2020 00045872, relating to Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications).

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-01
Reference: FOI/202000058749
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

COVID-19 testing scientific advice: FOI release

Specific scientific advice regarding COVID-19 testing that the Scottish Government received prior to 1 February 2020. Please disclose the expert health protection and public health advice from the following: The Chief Medical Officer Public Health Scotland The Scottish Health Protection Network NERVTAG The Advisory Co...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-27
Reference: FOI/202000045001
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Private Rented Sector Resilience Group meetings: FOI release

Details of all meetings of the Scottish Government’s Private Rented Sector Resilience Group, including dates, those in attendance, and the minutes and agenda of those meetings. Furthermore, you asked that this information be broken down by and that the information be in electronic form, preferably as a CSV file or word...

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

Published: 2020-08-27
Reference: FOI/202000056868
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Private Rented Sector Resilience Group: FOI release

Copies of all meeting materials consumed by members of the Private rented sector resilience group to date. This should include, but may not be limited to: 1. Minutes and meeting notes from the meetings. 2. PowerPoint presentations. 3. Reports, and datasets supplied to group members in relation to the work of the group....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-08-14
Reference: FOI/202000050327
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cancellation of the 2020 exam diet: FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (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 and the SQA regarding the cancellation of the 2020 exam diet. I would like this i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-10
Reference: FOI/202000034452
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops: FOI release

The following documents, reports and policy logs regarding First Ministers declaration that face masks are to be mandatory in shops announced 2nd July 2020. 1. Copies of scientific reports name, authors and recommendations. 2. Minutes of cabinet meetings or other meetings relating to same 3. Copies of who voted and ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-10
Reference: FOI/202000056858 FOI/202000055985
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Documentation relating to FOI 201900009513 & subsequent review : FOI release

Written information held by the Scottish Government relating to FOI 201900009513. All case handling files regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) All communication, internal and external, regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) Any other...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-04
Reference: FOI/202000049606
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI Review

1. dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff 2. at whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish ...

FOI already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2020-08-03
Reference: FOI/202000059000
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications) meetings prior to 6 May 2020: FOI release

The last ten sets of minutes of meetings, held prior to 6 May 2020, relating to Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications).

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000045872
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Coronavirus testing: FOI release

Any agendas, briefings, minutes or notes (including handwritten notes), pertaining to any meetings involving any of the below individuals in relation to Coronavirus testing between 1st February 2020 and 1st April 2020. Individuals: Nicola Sturgeon, Jeane Freeman, Jason Leitch, Catherine Calderwood

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/2020000024736
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Private Sector Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): FOI release

What meetings have the Scottish Government held with private sector business leaders about the availability of Personal Protective Equipment. Please provide details of attendance and minutes. Has the Scottish Government offered to provide any PPE to private sector businesses from existing NHS stockpiles?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-27
Reference: FOI/202000041381
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Justice Minister communications with Orange Order and Police Scotland: FOI release

In the period between 1 March 2020 and 21 June 2020: Any minutes or notes kept of meetings or calls between the Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf and any representative of the Orange Order and/or Jim McHarg. Any written documents, such as a briefing, prepared for the Justice Secretary relating to any meetings/calls he has...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.35 s.38(1) s.35(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-07-21
Reference: FOI/202000049857
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

First Minister diary entries, briefings and meetings on specified dates: FOI Release

Any and all diary entries for the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, for the 28, 29 and 30 March 2018. Any and all diary entries for Ms Elizabeth Lloyd, Chief of Staff to the First Minister, for the 28, 29 and 30 March 2018. Any minutes or briefings produced in relation to any meetings that took place on the 28, 29 or 30...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-21
Reference: FOI/202000041894
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Records of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations: FOI release

Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Scottish Government ministers, whether proved or disproved. Please limit to the time period 3 May 2007 to present. · Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Director-Generals or Directors, whether proved or disproved. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-13
Reference: FOI/202000018100
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between Kevin Stewart and/or any special advisers who work alongside the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning and the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) between 1st March 2020 and 1st June 2020. This should include minutes, agendas or notes (including handwritten notes) of any mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-13
Reference: FOI/202000043559
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland programme meetings with Momentum Scotland: FOI release

"minutes of all meetings (face-to-face and electronic) between representatives of Momentum Scotland and/or the Rehab Group (MS parent company) and Scottish Government civil servants in the period 1st May 2019 to 25th May 2020 concerning Momentum Scotland’s contract with the Scottish Government to help deliver the Fair ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-07-06
Reference: FOI/202000039805
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Former First Minister complaints: FOI release

1. Dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff. 2. At whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish...

FOI withheld 55 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.6 s.7 s.25(1) s.26 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2020-06-19
Reference: FOI/202000022790
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Changes to FOI in Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill – meetings: FOI release

This is an FOI request in relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill. I would like to request the following material: 1. Details (dates, attendees etc) of all meetings where proposed changes to Freedom of Information rules were discussed 2. Any associated documents from the above meetings (NB this should include minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-06-17
Reference: FOI/202000025364
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Coordination and distribution of the Standard Grocery Pack: FOI release

I require full details of who is responsible for the coordination and distribution of the "Standard Grocery Pack" within the Scottish Dewvolved Administration? For the avoidance of doubt, and to prevent unecessary clarification by Civil Servants, I seek the person's job description and not their personal details. I alr...

FOI clarification 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-06-10
Reference: FOI/202000030117
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector