Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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700 matching releases

Correspondence regarding EU state aid rules: FOI release

Any correspondence or briefings (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) received by transport minister Jenny Gilruth or Kate Forbes regarding ‘EU state aid rules’ in the period 1 January 2022 to 11...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-21
Reference: 202200299753
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Evidence of where surgical masks provided to staff and patients protect against viruses: FOI release

After a recent hospital visit there were requests to wear masks. I understand that the surgical masks provided are fluid resistant and provide protection from bodily fluids during surgeries and some procedures. Please can you provide evidence of where these surgical masks provided to staff and patients protect against ...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-18
Reference: 202300344888
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Conservatives Winter Recovery Plan: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (briefing, letters, emails, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/or otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers and/or Scottish Government MSPs regarding the Scottish Conservatives Winter Recovery Plan.

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

Published: 2023-12-17
Reference: 202300361915
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 4 August, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for correspondence, records or minutes of any meetings regarding discussions over protests at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, including discu...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.25 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-15
Reference: FOI - 202300369630 review of 202300365029
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister questions 5 October 2023 relating to Police Scotland: FOI release

At First Minister’s Questions on 5th October 2023, Humza Yousaf said this in answering a question from Douglas Ross. “… his post-truth and his lies about the police service simply will not wash here in Scotland.” Asked by the Presiding Officer to apologise for his accusation that Douglas Ross had lied about the police ...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.2

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300379821
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Consultation responses for Onshore Wind Policy Statement 2022: EIR release

I request publication of the documents listed below (if any) held by the Scottish Ministers from the following aviation stakeholders: Glasgow Prestwick Airport Limited or TS Prestwick Holdco Limited Highlands and Islands Airports Limited ASG Airports Holdings Limited, Glasgow Airport Limited or Aberdeen Airport Limite...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300374537
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government Properties: FOI release

A breakdown of all properties owned or leased by The Scottish Government, the functions based at said properties, whether it is owned or leased, and the headcount based there. In addition you asked for details of locations where our employees are co-located with other agencies, and the reason for co-location, details o...

FOI already published 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300373761
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland: FOI release

With regards to the FOI response (202200329532) and the one cited in the link: Child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) (202200287758) please provide details of: How many other local authorities were affected by this 'vault' error' or was it just Education Scotland c...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300344039
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Drugs Deaths Task Force women-only services: FOI release

The following information about work undertaken by the Scottish Government's 'Drug's Death Task Force': https://www.gov.scot/groups/drugdeaths- task-force/ The Drug's Death Task Force recently published their 'Women's Report': https://drugdeathstaskforce.scot/news-information/publications/reports/womens-report/ The r...

FOI already published 75 score 70 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200276062
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Engagement relating to UNCRC and analysis of Baby Box: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence, about the UNCRC, between the UK and Scottish Government between April 2023 and the date of his FOI. 2. All analysis undertaken by the Scottish government on the success of the Baby Box done so far in 2023, including internal briefings about this?

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.28 s.25 s.36

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379302
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Peel Ports payments and correspondence regarding Ardrossan Ferry Service transfer: FOI release

Please find below two requests which I wish to be treated as two separate Freedom of Information Requests under the relevant act: An Itemised breakdown of payments made to Peel Ports between 2017 and the date of this request All communication between Transport Scotland and Associated British Ports in relation to the t...

FOI already published 75 score 17 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300373584
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Financial impact of the mini-budget in relation to the emergency budget review: FOI release

Did the Deputy First Minister request any updated analysis around the financial impact of the minibudget following the mini-budget, in relation to the emergency budget review. Any updated analysis or calculations undertaken by the finance directorate following the mini-budget to the emergency budget review between the ...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200325277
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Resource Spending, Capital Spending and Medium-Term Financial Strategy : FOI release

1. All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service regarding the Scottish Government’s Resource Spendin...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200303701
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Education Strategic Reform Programme Board: FOI release

All correspondence mentioning the Education Reform Strategic Programme Board, including its currently agreed members, candidates for membership, and discussions on its remit. Include emails from external parties commenting on the board.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.25 s.29(1)A s.30(1)B s.38(1)B 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200316464
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the appointment of a Women's Health Champion: FOI release

Any and all correspondence, emails and minutes from August 2021 until 15 September 2022 in relation to the appointment of a Women’s Health Champion as part of the Women’s Health Plan published in August 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200320730
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding free school meals and parental transition fund: FOI release

"1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government, Social Security Scotland and the UK Government regarding the payment of the adult disability allowance between November 2022 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and correspondence received and prepared for ministers, including internal correspondence, rega...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: FOI/202300381634
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Humza Yousaf's meetings: FOI release

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: Humza Yousaf's meetings with David McCo...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300338463
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding for various organisations since 2018/19: FOI release

How much money the Scottish Government has provided for the following organisations in every financial year since 2018/19: Blue Marine Foundation Community of Arran Seabed Trust Fidra Marine Concern Marine Conservation Society National Trust for Scotland Open Seas Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotl...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300364742
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks cost at Bute House: FOI release

How much money has been spent on alcohol for Bute House in the last five years? Breakdown of costs by year and what the money was spent on. How many bottles of sparkling wine/champagne/beer have been purchased for Bute House in the last five years? Breakdown by year, cost and brand. How much money has been spent on non...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2023-12-04
Reference: 202300343590
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Referendums Scotland Bill Team staffing: FOI release

"The most recent number of civil servants that are/were in the Scottish Government’s Referendums Scotland Bill Team. What are/were their pay grades? The general Scottish Government pay grades of the time that these civil servants were employed."

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: FOI/202300377174
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Mull and Iona Ferry Committee and Routes to and from Mull: FOI release

I would like to request all correspondence, in any form including meetings and reports, between Transport Scotland and the Mull and Iona Ferry Committee on the subject of the Mull and Iona Ferry Committee operating any of the ferry routes to and from Mull. It should also include information relating to running the port...

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-20
Reference: 202200328758
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SQA exam results for 2021: FOI release

Any correspondence including but not limited to emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages or internal messaging apps such as Gchat and details of meetings including agendas, minutes, notes, handouts, attendance lists, location, and purpose, on the topic of the SQA exam results for 2021 to and from the Scottish Governme...

FOI already published 80 score 471 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202100230956
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: FOI release

You asked for any ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440508

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.29(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200289724
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cashback for Communities (CfC) programme: FOI release

You made six specific requests for information relating to the Cashback for Communities (CfC) programme.

FOI already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.27(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.21

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: 202300336532
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Court cases the Scottish Government has been involved in recent years: FOI release

You asked for How many court cases has the Scottish Government been involved in due to legislation they have drafted in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022? Breakdown of each case and what was the outcome and cost of these cases. If too much just do 2019-2022.' How much did the Alex Salmond prosecution case cost the...

FOI already published 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.2

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202300338707
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector