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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Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland costs and Ministerial Papers: FOI release

A breakdown of the costs associated with organising and conducting Citizens assemblies in Scotland; any papers provided to Mike Russell MSP, Angus Robertson, George Adam MSP or any other relevant Minister regarding Citizens Assemblies and; any briefings, minutes, pre agenda papers, policy papers, notes, emails etc. rel...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.35(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-06
Reference: FOI/202200334314
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the answer to S6W-11155: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful if I could receive all correspondence and briefings to the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Culture and External Affairs with regarding the answer to S6W-11155.

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

Published: 2023-01-27
Reference: FOI/202200325272
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Arran Groups: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Scottish Government Ministers and business and community groups in the island of Arran regarding the Ardrossan to Brodick ferry fr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-26
Reference: FOI/202200305697
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Discussions regarding the judicial review: FOI release

All notes, correspondence, actions to be taken from the meetings on November 2 and 13 between the First Minister, the permanent secretary and external legal advisers to discuss the judicial review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-26
Reference: FOI/202100173910
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lord Advocate meeting with Deputy First Minister: FOI release

1) Minutes of any meeting between the Deputy First Minister John Swinney and the Lord Advocate on February 23, 2021; 2) Emails, texts and records of phone calls between the Deputy First Minister and the Lord Advocate, with necessary redactions of personal information, on 23 February 2021; and 3) Any follow-up contacts ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 96 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-26
Reference: FOI/202100210688
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Visits to the Strathmartine Centre: FOI release

A copy of all reports, letters, emails and other documentation created in respect of the visits to the Strathmartine Centre, this year, by the representatives including those forwarded or shared with NHS Tayside.

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

Published: 2023-01-24
Reference: FOI/202200319570
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID-19 Communications between Scottish Government and Lady Poole: FOI release

All documents and record of communications between the Scottish Government and Lady Poole, the chairwoman of Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry. This can relate to any letters, emails, any electronic communication such as text and WhatsApp messages, and minutes of any meetings or phone calls Lady Poole had with ministers or o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-18
Reference: FOI/202200323026
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence on withdrawal of chair of COVID-19 inquiry: FOI release

"All information on Lady Poole's decision to withdraw as head of the Scottish Government's Covid-19 Inquiry. This should include all correspondence between her, the Scottish Government, the Scottish Courts Service and ministers. Any responses as a result of this communication would also be appreciated."

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

Published: 2023-01-18
Reference: FOI/202200323158
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on Audit Scotland report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any ministerial briefings on the subject of Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 between March 1 and July 1, 2022. 2) Any correspondence between ministers, special advisers, senior civil servants - including WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps - on how the handle th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200324642
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Rail fare freeze and cost of living funding discussions: FOI release

1. ‘Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the rail fare freeze to March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers and the media office and correspondence with ScotRail or Transport Scotland. 2. Please provide a copy of all documents in the last six months which discuss the Youth Music Initia...

FOI cost limit 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-04
Reference: FOI/202200320901
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Mayor of Greater Manchester correspondence between specific dates - FoI release

"copies of all emails, letters, text and any other communication between the Scottish Government (including the First Minister, her office and all government officials) and Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, his team and that local authority. The time frame would be from the first such communication in 2022...

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

Published: 2022-12-28
Reference: FOI/202200317025
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meeting with Amazon: FOI release

1. All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a. Lorna Slater's meeting with Jonat...

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

Published: 2022-12-12
Reference: FOI/202200325489
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Discussion held regarding Edinburgh Festival: FOI release

All briefings sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Culture and External Affairs and the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development on the Edinburgh Festivals between January 2022 and the present day. A list of meetings held, and any notes of these meeting, which included either the Cabinet Se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200322587
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pausing of the Super Sponsor Scheme: FOI release

1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Ivan McKee's meeting with Adrian ...

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

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200317018
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Discussions with Universities Scotland on Scottish independence: FOI release

Please send me the minutes of the discussions with Universities Scotland mentioned here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202200313382/ Please also send me any emails exchanged between the Scottish government and Universities Scotland discussing Scottish independence, a referendum and its implications.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200325639
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Money spent on staff bonuses and staff pay offs: FOI release

How much money has been spent on staff bonuses in the last five years, from the beginning of 2017 to the beginning of October 2022? How much money has been spent on paying off staff in the last five years, from the beginning of 2017 to the beginning of October 2022? I would like this information broken down into how mu...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1)

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200326909
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications regarding Mermaids charity since May 2021: FOI release

Information about any Scottish Government communications with or about the charity Mermaids since 1 May 2021. Please details of any meetings, including any dates, agendas and minutes, and any records created in that period relating to past, present or possible future funding.

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

Published: 2022-11-14
Reference: FOI/202200323251
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Investment activity at Lochaber from 01/01/2022 to date: FOI Review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200307645: 1) Any internal or external correspondence between the Scottish Government and LibertySteel or the GFG Alliance on the topic of the company's "investment activity"...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-14
Reference: FOI/202200312306 Review of 202200307645
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Mayor of Greater Manchester and local authority: FOI release

Copies of all emails, letters, text and any other communication between the Scottish Government (including the First Minister, her office and all government officials) and Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, his team and that local authority. The time frame would be from the first such communication in 2022 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-11-03
Reference: FOI/202200317066
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP’s MS Victoria visit: FOI release

"All ministerial and official correspondence on Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP’s planned visit to MS Victoria on 17th August 2022."

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

Published: 2022-11-03
Reference: FOI/202200316104
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine

Civil Service briefings produced on the UNCRC prior to the bill being introduced: FOI release

Copies of any briefings or memos or other analysis on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, produced by the Civil Service prior to the Bill being introduced to the Scottish Parliament.

FOI already published 80 score 235 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202100257620
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Visit of Michelle O'Neill to Bute House and meeting with First Minister: FOI release

On May 20 this year, Michelle O'Neill MLA visited the First Minister at Bute House. https://www.gov.scot/news/first-minister-meets-michelle-oneill-mla/ Please supply all items of information generated by the First Minister, her officials and special advisers in relation to the arranging of this meeting, its conduct and...

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

Published: 2022-10-19
Reference: FOI/202200312323
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Health Board operation of Workforce Policies: FOI Review

Thank you for your review request dated 15 September 2022 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). You have requested a review of point 3 of your original request (ref 202200316244) which is as follows: When was the last meeting held between the Cabinet Secretary and appropriate representation from...

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

Published: 2022-10-18
Reference: FOI/202200320792 Review of 202200316244
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Trade Union Congress correspondence: FOI release

Email correspondence between the Scottish Trade Union Congress and the Scottish Government pertaining to meetings between these two bodies on the 21st of June 2022 and 20th July 2022. Any physical notes that were taken in the meetings between the Scottish Trade Union Congress and Scottish Government officials on the 21...

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

Published: 2022-10-12
Reference: FOI/202200318786
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Patient Safety Commissioner role: FOI release

Documents and correspondence from 2022 relating to the remit of the new Patient Safety Commissioner role.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-11
Reference: FOI/202200318168
Directorate
Topic: Public sector