Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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8,507 matching releases

Gaps in the data and if any actions were raised to fill these gaps and more closely monitor and report charging in the future: EIR release

Copy of the data provided in a previous FOI request 202100253412. You also asked about gaps in the data and if any actions were raised to fill these gaps and more closely monitor and report charging in the future.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202200313580
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Dr Robbie Mochrie: FOI release

Please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil servants, and Special Advisers) and Dr Robbie Mochrie of Heriot-Watt University. Please restrict the search to dates between 1st January 2021 and 24th June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202200307868
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd (Now Mowi) - Thermolicer funding: EIR release

Under a previous FOI request I read that you awarded Marine Harvest (now MOWI) £725192 for Thermolicer (Ref SCO1661). My information request is simple; was this money a gift from the SG or a grant. If it was a grant has the money been returned?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: FOI/202300375336
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence: FOI release

On 17th October, the Scottish Government published Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence. It included this statement: "Given the uncertainty over the outlook for the global, UK, and Scottish economies, and future fiscal and economic policy decisions by the UK and Scottish governments prior to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202200325262
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Provision for or appointment of speechwriters for the First Minister: FOI release

All correspondence about the provision or appointment of speechwriters for the First Minister which has taken place between the Permanent Secretary and the following: Liz Lloyd, political adviser to the First Minister Julie Grant, head of news at the Scottish Government Dominic Munro, director of strategy at the Scott...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202200333883
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between ministers and Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group: FOI release

Have Scottish Government ministers had any correspondence with members of the CDPRG (Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group) or any other pro cannabis campaign or lobby group? My request, while general, clearly falls within scope as I am merely seeking a yes or no answer. If a timescale is absolutely essential then sin...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300338295
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Slides used for Fiscal policy meeting 30 May 22: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202200333877 Annex A in the above referenced FOI response mentions “slides used for a Fiscal policy meeting within the Fiscal policy team on 30 May 2022”. Please provide the above mentioned slides.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300338310
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Lorna Slater's meetings: EIR 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: Lorna Slater's meeting with Anthie Zacha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300338440
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and NHS Grampian: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between NHS Grampian and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisers about FOI request FOI/2022/807 regarding the response to that FOI request. Information should include but not be limi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300339767
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Parking Standards Group minutes and action points: FOI release

All minutes and action points from the Parking Standards Group for the last 2 years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300359795
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scotonomic podcast or Scotonomic Live festival: FOI release

Copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil servants, and Special Advisers) and anyone representing the Scotonomics podcast or Scotonomics Live festival, 1st January 2021 - date." You further clarified on 21 February 2023 that you were interested in correspondence "bet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300342984
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Quality assurance related to the handling of previous FOI requests: FOI release

Any correspondence or communications, including but not limited to case handling and the application of "quality assurance" processes, relating to my Freedom of Information request first made on December 17 2022, and subsequent requests for responses on March 12 and March 28 (your ref: 202200334750).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.27 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300352737
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meetings with Crofting Commission: EIR release

1. The number of times that Lorna Slater has met with the Crofting Commission since 29 March 2023. 2. The minutes of Lorna Slater’s meeting with the Crofting Commission since 29 March 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: FOI/202300377241
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

The possible resignation of the First Minister: FOI release

Please provide copies of all emails and other communication between Scottish ministers, officials and staff between Saturday 11 February and Wednesday 15 February 2023 on the subject of the possible resignation of the First Minister and the setting up of a press conference which took place at Bute House at 11am on 15 F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)O s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300344558
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Forestry and Lost Forest Ltd in connection with Kinrara Estate: EIR release

Please could Scottish Forestry provide details of all correspondence between Scottish Forestry and Lost Forest Ltd, its land management agents, solicitors and any other representatives, both before and after the land was purchased by Lost Forest Ltd. Did Scottish Forestry provide (either before or after the sale) Lost ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300344976
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Request about tree guards: EIR release

Forestry in Scotland appears to be tightly regulated in Scotland, such as felling approvals, proposed planting schemes, compliance to qualify for forestry grants and environmental impacts. All over Scotland plastic tree/hedge guards are left on trees and hedges when the trees and hedges are sufficiently established to ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.34

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300344981
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence prospectus meetings, minutes, notes and diary entries: FOI release

A list of any meetings held by the Minister for Independence regarding the independence prospectus papers, since his appointment on March 29. Any minutes or briefing notes on the above. Diary entries for the minister's first week in office.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.23 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300358434
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of consultations and meetings concerning teachers pay claim dispute: FOI release

Minutes (in any format) from consultations/meetings between the Scottish Government and COSLA and EIS regarding the pay claim for teachers/teachers pay dispute. The dates in question are from April 2022 to the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300343616
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Safety inspection of Kingston Bridge M8: EIR release

I am currently in dialogue with Amey OW Ltd, regarding damage sustained to my vehicle whilst driving on the Kingston Bridge M8, Westbound on 2/11/22 around 19:00. As part of the investigation into the damage of my vehicle, Amey has stated that an inspection of that section of the M8 was undertaken on the 31/10/22 and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300345993
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Shirley-Anne Somerville meetings Sept/Oct 2022: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 99 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300338462
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

External legal advice: FOI release

Request for Information 1: The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (I.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date). Request for Information 2: Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. Request for Informa...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202200332507
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Mr Logan and Scottish Government ministers: FOI release

Could you please provide me with a list of all engagements undertaken by Mark Logan since he was appointed as Scotland's chief entrepreneur in July this year. Can you provide all details of correspondence Mr Logan has had with Scottish Government ministers since his appointment. Can you also provide a list of his month...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202200332575
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government agreement with Institute for Healthcare Improvement: FOI release

Dates [start-end] and value of each separate agreed tender, 'partner' award' to : A] IHI and B] IHO from 01.01.2013 to present day. [ ie first and any renewed ] Please include, agreed end date of a tendered partnership with either company, which is still current in 2023. A year by year, breakdown total, of how much the...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300338050
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sea lice sampling data for 2021/22: EIR release

Marine Scotland Science fund local fisheries trusts to conduct sea lice sampling of sea trout. The results to 2019 have been published on a spreadsheet available on the Scottish Government website. Results after 2019 are published by Fisheries Management Scotland on their website but as a PDF. Requests to FMS for a co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9 s.10(5) s.21 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300337272
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland grievances raised: FOI release

Information on the number of grievances that have been raised within Social Security Scotland. You asked for cases relating specifically to racism, bullying and harassment. You asked for this information from 2020–2021, 2021–2022 and 2023 - now.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: FOI/202300376034
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills