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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1,848 matching releases

Scottish Animal Welfare Commission correspondence and meeting information: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission, as well as direct correspondence between the SAWC and Ministers, from the last month.

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

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482756
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence and documentation regarding Programme for Government: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence and minutes/notes of meetings between JP Marks or Joe Griffin and Scottish Government officials, about the programme for government, between March 1 2025 and June 1 2025? 2. Could you supply all documentation held about the programme for government which includes the words "affor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500481404
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Council of Brittany meeting documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about/from John Swinney's meeting with the President of the Regional Council of Brittany, Loïg Chesnais-Girard, on 11 November 2024 (covering 15 Octobe...

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

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482853
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Nexo Scottish Championship golf event funding: FOI release

You asked for: ‘Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 that the Scottish Government disclose all information it holds relating to the decision to award £180,000 in public funding towards the Nexo Scottish Championship golf event taking place at Trump International Scotland in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, in ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500478124
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Eid Al-Fitr reception correspondence and hosting costs: FOI release

“Could you supply the full costs of John Swinney hosting the Eid Al-Fitr gathering on April 14, with a breakdown of costs? Could you also supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government surrounding this event, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefi...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500481337
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Equality Network and Scottish Trans correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Equality Network and Scottish Trans since 16 April 2025, and notes or minutes of meetings and phonecalls.

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

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500481842
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill information: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill. from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482282
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Single-sex facilities documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about single-sex facilities within the government, from the last month, restricted to the Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights directorate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482329
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Meeting between Deputy First Minister and EnBW Generation UK: EIR Review

Original request 202500475509 All information held regarding the meeting between Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and EnBW on 6/3/25.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: EIR/202500482260 Review of 202500475509
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government ministers and ADS Group Ltd: FOI Review

Original request 202500478677 Minutes for all meetings between Scottish Government ministers and ADS Group Ltd, since 7 October 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482617 Review of 202500478677
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

City of London Corporation documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis which mentions or is to/from the City of London Corporation, from the last month.

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

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482402
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence and meetings relating to Sheku Bayoh: FOI release

Meetings a) The total number of meetings - formal or informal - held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Aamer Anwar at which the death of Mr Sheku Bayoh, the investigation into it, or the possibility or establishment of a Public Inquiry were discussed. b) The dates, times, and locations of each such meeting. Records / Minu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.29 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500491784
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

River City cancellation documentation and correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, about the River City cancellation, between March 10 2025 and May 10 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-04
Reference: FOI/202500481832
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meeting materials referencing UK Supreme Court judgement: FOI release

I understand that the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, Jenny Gilruth, referenced the UK Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers at a meeting on 11 June 2025. Please provide the minutes and any other written material regarding this meeting.

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

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500481466
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Humanitarian spend on Democratic Republic Of Congo crisis documentation: FOI release

You asked for "all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about £250k of funding going to Congo, between June 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? https://www.gov.scot/news/helping-crisis-hit-commu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500482900
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information from meetings between Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and various companies: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1st May, 2023 to the present date and each of the following companies: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Dist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: EIR/202500482639
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

President of the United States and NEXO golf tournament correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, etc) to or from the office of John Swinney relating to the decision to spend £180k on the NEXO golf tournament, between 1 June and 29 July, 2025. Any correspondence (emails, etc) to/from the office of John Swinney and the United States Government pertaining to President Trump's visit and hi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500478041
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Consideration of Section 5 FOISA Designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and other bodies: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government considered, since 1 January 2020, the designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) as a Scottish public authority under section 5 of FOISA? Please provide any internal or external legal advice, ministerial submissions, policy papers, or correspondence on this subje...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.3 6 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481032
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

British Steel assistance meeting and briefing materials: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings and briefings about the UK Government stepping in to help British Steel, between April 5 2025 and April 17 2025.

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

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481512
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Documents relating to the Nexo Championship golf tournament at Trump International: FOI release

1. Copies of all correspondence relating to the award of £180,000 to hold the Nexo Championship golf tournament at Trump International in Aberdeenshire. This could include, but not be limited to, copies of internal emails and text messages. 2. Records of any meetings where the £180,000 award was discussed. 3. Minutes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500479220
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

UK Government employment rights bill documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the UK Government employment rights bill, specifically about banning zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practices from the last month.

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

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480312
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government meetings with SSE: EIR Review

Original request: 202500459262 Please provide me with any documentation relevant to the following meetings, including but not limited to: a list of attendees and their affiliations what topics were discussed any briefings or other information provided to attendees or officials minutes, and any agreed actions On 12/7...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: EIR/202500468577 Review of 202500459262
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

NHS Fife correspondence and meeting materials: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and NHS Fife, plus all minutes/notes from meetings between both entities, as well as briefings written about NHS Fife, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: FOI/202500478722
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

JR Withers Advisory Ltd and Excel Assemblies Ltd correspondence and spend: FOI release

1. All money that the Scottish Government (or any of its executive non-departmental public bodies or agencies) has provided to JR Withers Advisory Ltd and Excel Assemblies Ltd in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and so far in 2025-26, providing the amounts given by the Scottish Government or its agencies to each comp...

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

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: FOI/202500479444
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Mitsubishi Electric Management documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Mitsubishi Electric Management, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: FOI/202500479380
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector