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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3,887 matching releases

Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence and any records of that correspondence (including minutes, records of phone calls, agendas, meetings, emails, letters, handwritten notes etc.) between (i) Kenneth Hogg and (ii) Paul Johnston or anyone in Michael Matheson's private office (including the minister himself) on the subject of the Scottish...

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

Published: 2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, River Don bridge: EIR release

Can you please tell me the latest estimated opening date of the AWPR. Please send me a copy of the highest level project plan with major milestones, including the completion of the River Don bridge. Will it be opened in sections?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

LED lighting spend and High Mast Lighting replacement: EIR release

Information on an FOI basis on Scotland Transerv and how they are procuring their Street Lighting LED Lanterns as I believe they are not getting best value and not carrying out an open tender process whilst spending Public Money given to them by Transport Scotland. Question – 1. Please provide details on all Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.5 s.10(4)

Published: 2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Acid attacks data: FOI release

You asked for information on correspondence between Michael Matheson and his officials on acid attacks, what plans are there for gathering data on the number of acid attacks, and any briefings prepared for Michael Matheson on the issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meetings with leader of Glasgow City Council: FOI release

A list of meetings, the attendance and minutes of any meetings between the leader of Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance and/or the First Minister of Scotland between May 2017 and the present day.

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

Published: 2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Invitations to Tender for ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper: FOI release

1. i. any or all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Serco Caledonian Sleeper Ltd (SCSL) relating to the withdrawal of the shared sleeper cabin option for single travellers; ii. any or all correspondence held in Transport Scotland relating to this change including but not limited to the initial request, int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics: FOI release

Any correspondence between any minister or staff member of Culture, Tourism and Major Events Directorate and Creative Scotland regarding Freight Publishing or Freight Graphics (FREIGHT DESIGN (SCOTLAND) LIMITED of 49 Virginia Street, Glasgow, G1 1TS) between July, 2010 and September 2017'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Energy Strategy, decarbonising gas network using hydrogen: EIR release

Documentation/Email correspondence detailing research into the feasibility of the potential of decarbonising the gas network using hydrogen, in Scotland, and Documentation/Email correspondence detailing the cost implications of decarbonising the gas network using hydrogen.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Changes to Dignity at Work policy in 2010: FOI release

The exchange of correspondence between trade union and Scottish government officials relating to changes made to the government's Dignity at Work policy in 2010. This should include minutes of meetings of the Partnership Board conducted in 2009 and 2010.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments

Published: 2018-02-09
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations: EIR release

You asked for 'a breakdown of the meetings that the Minister for Transport and the Islands has had with all stakeholders regarding the potential re-opening of Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Discussions around charitable status of private schools: FOI release

All material held regarding any discussions around the charitable status of private schools in Scotland (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any other relevant documents) from January 2016 – present All material held regarding any di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 12 attachments

Published: 2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Names of special advisers involved in FOI responses: FOI appeal

1. The name and role (preferably job title + department) of all senior civil servants, special advisers, press/communication officers, ministers and parliamentary liaison officers involved in answering the following FOI requests: FOI/15/01557, FOI/15/01791, FOI/15/01977, FOI/16/01644, FOI/16/02008, FOI/16/02132, FOI/17...

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ban on use of electric shock dog collars: EIR release

Agendas, minutes, notes, correspondence relating to, and associated papers of meetings held by the Scottish Government where the meeting related to the sale, regulation or possibility of a ban on the use of electric collars (sometimes known as 'e-collars' or 'shock collars') dated between 1 January 2016 and 10 January ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Land Value Tax: FOI release

Email correspondence between Scottish Ministers on the possible introduction of land value tax Documentation outlining evidence and assessments of the feasibility of land value tax

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

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Reports submitted by approved tenancy deposit schemes: FOI release

Copies of the annual reports and quarterly performance reports submitted to the Scottish Government by each of the three approved tenancy deposit schemes in Scotland since their inception.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.45 s.1 s.2 s.33 18 attachments

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Back to Work Allowance: FOI release

Can I see all correspondence and analysis relating to the Scottish Government's conclusion that it did not have the necessary vires to legislate for the Grant in its current form.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28 s.29 s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

NHS in Scotland 2017 Audit Scotland report: FOI release

All draft copies of the Audit Scotland report NHS in Scotland 2017 sent to the Scottish Government and correspondence relating to those drafts (FoI/17/02497) and all correspondence between the Scottish Ministers, civil servants and special advisers and Audit Scotland about the report NHS in Scotland 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Planning Decisions taken by Ministers: EIR release

You asked for information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Non-invasive Prenatal Testing: FOI release

You asked for documentation relating to NIPT assessment, including, but not limited to: Initial project stages: Strategic Case Economic Case (1st draft) SWOT Analysis PRINCE2 Project Initiation Document

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with representatives of the Scottish Police Federation: FOI release

For information contained in documents, meetings, communications & discussions between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Scottish Police Federation (and the identities of those present at these meetings, including any legal representation of the SPF) from December 2016 to the date of this FOI request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Innovation & Investment Hubs: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI for the original business case and later amendments and any other documentation on the decision to set up a network of Innovation and Investment Hubs. I would also like to ask for the budget of SDI in each year from 2015/16 with projected spending in 2018/19 and 2019/20.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Membership of Scottish Advisory Panel for Offender Rehabilitation: FOI release

1. Current Membership of the Scottish Advisory Panel for Offender Rehabilitation (the Panel). 2. All Annual Reports since the inception of the Panel. 3. Description of the role of the Panel, including the enabling legislation if established on a statutory basis. 4. All rehabilitative programmes accredited by the pan...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.4 s.3 s.35 s.17

Published: 2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Planning decisions taken by Ministers and their training: EIR release

Information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had. On 4 January after receiving original response you indicated that this did not answer your enquiry so you asked for an analysis of the data you created. This is detailed in the format you requested below: Total D...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Justice Directorate and Ministerial Portfolio expenses over £500: FOI release

You asked for more details (emails, notes, correspondence, invoices, receipts) and an explanatory narrative for two electronic Purchasing Card (ePC) transactions over £500 for the month of October 2017: Directorate for Justice, Funeral Services Limited for £1188.00 and Ministerial Portfolios, www.johnlewis.com for £679...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1)

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Strategic Framework for Fish Health Working Group: FOI release

Information relating to meetings, draft framework, timetable and any other details relating to the Strategic Framework for Fish Health Working Group. Correspondence with the SSPO, Marine Harvest and other salmon farming companies and lobby groups as well as internal Scottish Government discussions and correspondence w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector