Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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342 matching releases

South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE) documentation: FOI release

Grant Award Information: Could you clarify what information the Sponsor Team and the Scottish Government (SG) received from SOSE regarding the £200,000 grant award to Laggan Outdoor Ltd? I would appreciate sight of the relevant documents and audit trail. Meeting Papers: Please provide access to the meeting papers share...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-16
Reference: FOI/202500454174
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and Petroineos: EIR release

A list of every meeting held between Petroineos and Scottish Government Ministers on the Biofuel Production Options Review in Grangemouth. A list of every meeting held between Petroineos and Scottish Government Ministers on Decarbonisation Interventions in Grangemouth. A list of every meeting held between Petroineos ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-04-16
Reference: EIR/202500453291
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minutes of PetroIneos meetings: EIR release

Minutes from the meetings held between PetroIneos and Scottish Government Ministers on the Biofuels Productions Options Review. Minutes from the meetings held between PetroIneos and Scottish Government Ministers on Decarbonisation Interventions. Minutes from the meetings held between PetroIneos and Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-09
Reference: EIR/202500453292
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Minister for Public Finance and Scotonomics documentation: FOI release

For the period 9th May 2024 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Minister for Public Finance Ivan McKee (or his office) and William Thomson or Kairin van Sweeden, both of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings between Ivan McKee and William Thomson or K...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-28
Reference: FOI/202500453113
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

HM Fire Service Inspectorate information on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity staff training: FOI release

1) The number of roles across all components of your operations, directorates and management structures, expressed in numbers of full-time employees (FTE), that are mainly or exclusively focussed on issues of equality, diversity, or inclusivity. This information should encompass all roles based in central offices, as w...

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.4 s.5 s.2

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: FOI/202500456654
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Health and Wellbeing Census sexual experience questions: FOI release

Information on the source of the Health and Wellbeing Census sexual experience question and response options.

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: FOI/202500452605
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council Barriers to Deployment Group agendas and minutes: EIR release

For the period 1st January 2022 - date, please provide all agendas and minutes for meetings of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) Barriers to Deployment Group.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500451992
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding income tax changes: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal, notes from meetings held and minutes from meetings, and briefings, about income tax changes and the impact on businesses announced in the 2024/25 budget between February 1 and March 1 2024? 2. All correspondence, including internal, notes from meetings held and minutes from m...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400412241
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ending conversion practices in Scotland consultation questions: FOI release

1) Minutes of all meetings which took place during 2023 with anyone outwith the Scottish Government which informed the content of the consultation document. 2) Details of any written communication during 2023 with anyone outwith the Scottish Government which informed the content of the consultation document. 3) Detai...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.28 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400394755
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding closure of 218 service: FOI release

In relation to the closure of the 218 Centre Bath St. 1. A copy of the last review of the centre received by the government with a date. 2. The dates of any discussions with the Scottish Government about the 218 centre in the past 14 months. 3. Copies of any emails or minutes or cotemporaneous notes of any discussio...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.3 s.6 s.14(2) s.14V s.12 s.17(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400401064
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

National Care Service data and correspondence: FOI release

- The total monetary value of time spent on the National Care Service up to and including January 23 2025. - The total amount of staff hours spent on the National Care Service up to and including January 23 2025. - Any and all correspondence sent to and by Health Secretary Neil Gray and his office and social care min...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: FOI/202500449497
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme queries: EIR release

1. Could you supply all correspondence, including emails, minutes/notes from meetings/briefings between the UK Government and the Scottish Government about the deposit return scheme from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all correspondence, including emails, minutes/notes from meetings/briefings between Biffa a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: EIR/202500448011
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Musselburgh Brunton Theatre and Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre: FOI release

Scottish Government correspondence and meeting minutes between June 1 2024 and January 15 2025 relating to the closure, proposed demolition, and possible replacement of Musselburgh Brunton Theatre and Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre. Including any correspondence between officials and Brunton Theatre Trust.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448013
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Leveson Inquiry documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government which mentions the Leveson Inquiry, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, from the last three months? 2. How many times has the Scottish Government been accused of breachin...

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447097
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish International Development Association Head of Policy and Communications appointment: FOI release

1. When the Scottish Government first became aware of the Scottish International Development Association’s appointment of Patrick Grady to the role of Head of Policy and Communications. 2. The initial response the Scottish Government drafted up for responding to press queries about this story and all subsequent change...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446733
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Low Emission Zone correspondence and statistics: FOI release

1. How much in total has Transport Scotland/Scottish Government spent on installing Low Emission Zones in Scotland, with a breakdown of costs? 2. On May 9, Fiona Hyslop told the Scottish Parliament: "The number of licensed Glasgow City Council taxis reduced from 1,390 in May 2023 to 1,347 in January 2024. However, tha...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings spending s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445382
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Inspiring Scotland meeting attendee list: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting where FM John Swinney met with Inspiring Scotland on the 27/08/24, along with who attended and how long the meeting lasted.

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

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445515
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport correspondence on A96 Environmental Impact Report: EIR release

A record of meetings involving Scottish Government officials and any internal or external parties (such as individuals, campaign organisations, Transport Scotland representatives, other elected officials) on the topic of the A96 Environmental Impact Report since December 1st, 2022. I'd like to know the date of each me...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400444991
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Sewage spills in Scotland's waters: EIR release

1. Could you supply all correspondence held between the Scottish Government and SEPA about sewage in Scottish waters, specifically about the negative press surrounding this, from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes fro...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400441154
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Development and implementation of long covid services in Scotland: FOI release

1. Gap Analysis of Proposed vs Delivered Services A detailed analysis comparing what was proposed for Long Covid services in the documents referenced in FOI Reference 202400435489 (specifically Documents 15, 16 and Document 20 Annex D) with what has been delivered to date. This should include a breakdown of specific c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441615
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings relating to Air Departure Tax and Air Passenger Duty: FOI release

The date and time, meeting title, meeting agenda(s) and meeting minutes relating to meetings during the current Scottish Parliament session attended by a member of the Scottish Government’s Tax Directorate, and/or a Minister with responsibility for taxation policy, and/or Revenue Scotland where the meeting includes the...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439000
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting between Minister for Public Finance and Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy: FOI release

“All information held regarding the meeting/video conference involving Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee, Neil Gray MSP and the latter’s constituent on 20/6/24, including – though not limited to: 1. how the meeting was arranged 2. minutes of the meeting, and 3. what actions were subsequently taken by the minister.”

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.6 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400442649
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between COSLA and the Flood Risk Management Working Group: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group from April 2024 to today’s date.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438444
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot documentation: FOI release

1. Confirmation of who took the decision to reintroduce peak rail fares. Who was present at the meeting and who had to agree for the decision to become official. 2. The date the decision was taken to reintroduce peak rail fares. 3. A copy of the information that was put before the Ministers who made the decision to r...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438588
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport