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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Teachers use of Track & Trace mobile app: FOI release

All material held by the government regarding teachers' use of the Track and Trace mobile phone app from 1 June 2020 to present date.

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

Published: 2021-04-06
Reference: FOI/202000110215
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes of meeting between First Minister and Bill Gates 2018: FOI release

The minutes of the meeting between Nicola Sturgeon and Bill Gates in January 2018. I would also like to know how much money Bill Gates, The Bill and Melinda Foundation and ANY of his affiiated companies, charities etc have given the Scottish Government/SNP, and what this money has been used for? I would also like to kn...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202100156917
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Programme for Government, Public sector

Information relating to backdating business support grants: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls or otherwise) between Ministers (including the First Minister), Special Advisors and civil servants in the Scottish Government Press Office since 1 September 2020 concerning proposals to backdate the value of business support grants (...

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

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000129444
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Resilience Room minutes from February and March 2020: FOI appeal

The minutes of the Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings held in February and March 2020. In addition I would like to have lists of all those who attended those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000047153 - appeal
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence in regard to freedom of information requests: FOI release

Please could you supply me with any recorded information held by the Scottish Government that relates to advice provided to Scottish local authorities, and indeed, any other Scottish public body.

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.60 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000125338
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding US mesh surgeon’s trip to Scotland: FOI release

1. A copy of the correspondence sent to Dr Veronikis inviting him to Scotland to help mesh injured women. 2. A copy of Dr Veronikis’ replies. 3. Details of who sent the correspondence to Dr Veronikis.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 108 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202000062501
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, International, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Details of meeting with representatives from the Scottish taxi and private hire trade: FOI release

“I’d like to request details of a meeting that took place on January 15/01/2021 between Kate Forbes MSP (Finance Secretary) & Representatives from the Scottish Taxi & Private Hire Trade to discuss the structure of of the financial support to be offered to the industry. On 14/1/2021 tweeted “there is a meeting tomorrow ...

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

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202100158950
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics: FOI release

1. At Scottish Government Cabinet, the number of times the Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics have been on the agenda for discussion. Please limit the time period to 1 August 2018 to the present date. 2. Records of any discussions, correspondence or policy ideas from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice aimed at tackli...

FOI already published 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202000114911
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Published homelessness statistics August 2020 communication: FOI release

Correspondence (emails, letters, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, whatsapp messages, texts and/or otherwise) between civil servants, special advisors and/or Kevin Stewart regarding the homelessness statistics published in August 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202000126243
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Christmas card sent from First Minister 2019-2020: FOI release

You asked for all information on the First Minister's Christmas card this year and 2019. This should include the full list of recipients for each year and any standard message within.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202000130010
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) revision of appeal process: FOI release

Ministerial direction SQA refer to and any information, paperwork, correspondence etc between SG and SQA and also more generally which explains the thinking behind the revision of the appeals process (please treat as an FOI). I am not sure whether you can also explain where responsibility lies for the design of the app...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-26
Reference: FOI/202000108636
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Margaret Ferrier between September and October 2020: FOI release

Any communications, correspondence, be it email, text message, whatsapp or of any kind available relating to Margaret Ferrier MP between the Scottish Government Ministers/Special Advisors and people external to the Scottish Government between September 14th and October 14th.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-26
Reference: FOI/202000118037
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Number of civil servants to monitor EU law making: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (briefings, emails, memos, minutes of calls, letters and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or Special Advisors that outline the projected number of civil servants that will be needed to monitor EU law making so the keeping pace law outlined in the UK Withdrawal from the European Unio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2021-03-25
Reference: FOI/202000115177
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 communication: FOI release

Copies of all communication between the Scottish Government (including SG Legal Dept) and Equality Network and/or Scottish Trans Alliance that pertain to the Judicial Review by For Women Scotland on the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act.

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

Published: 2021-03-24
Reference: FOI/202000116326
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Equality Network regarding ILGA Europe Rainbow Map: FOI release

All the correspondence your officials have had with the Equality Network regarding ILGA Europe's Rainbow Map and Index since 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100150744
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to 50,000 affordable homes target: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: Copies of briefings prepared by civil servants regarding the 50,000 affordable homes target.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000118539
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

COVID-19: Closure of places of worship: FOI release

1) I would be extremely grateful if you could email me a full copy of the Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment - as well as a full copy of all the evidence underpinning the same Equality and Human Rights Impact Assessment - specifically pertaining to worshippers and Places of Worship that the Scottish Minister(s...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202100133792
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +2 more … Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Communication relating to funding for outdoor education centres: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, text or Whatsapp messages or phone calls) between civil servants and Ministers on the subject of funding for outdoor education centres. I would like this information from 20 August 2020 to 23 October 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38 s.33 s.29 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-18
Reference: FOI/202000113897
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to Higher and Advance Higher exams 2021: FOI release

The Scottish Government has previously announced that National 5 exam diets would be cancelled but that Higher and Advanced Higher diets would go ahead. Education secretary John Swinney has since stated that alternate approaches have been developed and that a decision could be made as late as February to switch to thes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-17
Reference: FOI/202000114519
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Briefings in reference to disability unemployment rates: FOI release

Copies of any civil servant briefings prepared on disability unemployment rates, or that reference disability unemployment rates.

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

Published: 2021-03-17
Reference: FOI/202100140775
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Equality and rights, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

First Minister interview with James Hamilton QC: FOI release

In a recent FOI response, with the reference number: 202100150391 an annex was attached which contained an email from the First Minister’s office that stated the afternoon of 1 February 2021 would be held for a video interview between the First Minister and James Hamilton regarding the Ministerial Code investigation. P...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-16
Reference: FOI/202100159382
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence received by Housing Minister relating to affordable housing: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, memos, hand-written notes, briefings and/or otherwise) from or received by Housing Minister Kevin Stewart that refer to Audit Scotland’s ‘Affordable housing: The Scottish Government’s affordable housing supply target’ publication.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-03-15
Reference: FOI/202000108023
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence to First Minister on support for businesses: FOI release

Copies of any emails, letters or other forms of correspondence received by Nicola Sturgeon from Scottish National Party MSPs in the past three months on the topic of support for businesses and the economy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-12
Reference: FOI/202000103860
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 correspondence: FOI release

You asked for "copies of correspondence received by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon regarding the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 between 01 August 2019 and 25 December 2019".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-11
Reference: FOI/202000110169
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Park Inn Hotel knife attack in Glasgow: FOI release

1. Any and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Home Secretary, Priti Patel MP, in relation to the knife attack at the Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow on 26 June this year. 2. Any correspondence between the Home Secretary and any Scottish Government Minister in relation to the above event. 3. All correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-11
Reference: FOI/202000110341
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector