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

ERDM folder dedicated to FOI 202100233415: FOI Release

You asked for “1) The contents of the one ERDM folder dedicated to FOI 202100233415 which includes 53 items detailed in the response to FOI 202300363650.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.47(1) s.49(3) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: FOI/202300368165
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence sent by Scottish Government Special Advisers, mentioning “Humza Yousaf” or just “Humza”, between 15th February 2023 and 1st March 2023: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence sent by Scottish Government Special Advisers, and mentioning “Humza Yousaf” or just “Humza”, between 15th February 2023 and 1st March 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: 202300345536
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence about the Proposed Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 02 August 2023, I have now completed my review of our response to your original request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for "...All correspondence received by Ministers and officials, and responses issued, related to and about the Proposed Scottish Employment Injurie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: FOI/202300369732
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Graeme Roy: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Graeme Roy, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367633
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Drew Scott: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Drew Scott, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367629
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Alan Miller: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Alan Miller , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367626
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Institute for Public Policy Research: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and the Institute for Public Policy Research, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or bri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367609
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Equality and Human Rights Commission: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and the Equality and Human Rights Commission , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367606
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Scottish Trade Union Congress: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and the Scottish Trades Union Congress, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367599
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Money spent on promoting awareness to the National Test Programme: EIR release

How much money has been spent by the Scottish Government or non-departmental public bodies on promoting awareness and or uptake for the National Test Programme. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: 202300345817
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Neil Gray meeting with the Prime Minister of Iceland: FOI release

How did Neil Gray travel to Iceland? What date did he leave for Iceland and the date that he returned to Scotland? What was the cost of travel and accommodation, as well as any other costs? [If flown by plane] What was the total air miles of the trip? The minutes of Neil Gray’s meeting with the Prime Minister of Icelan...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.27(1) s.32(1)

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: 202300361993
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Council's implementation of the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework 4: EIR release

You asked a series of questions regarding the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulati...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.13

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: 202300346654
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Grants relating to fencing repair: EIR release

All information on grants relating to fencing repair for the apportionment associated to croft 2 Badcaul, Registration Number: R2485. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: 202300360755
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Costs associated with the work at the RABT: EIR release

I would like to understand the costs associated with the work at the RABT because there have been a number of conflicting reports about costs. I would like to know the following costs, but I am happy to be provided with sub totals if the specific breakdown of costs are summarised differently as long as they include all...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200327472
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Maintenance costs of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful (2018-2022): EIR release

A breakdown from 2018 to 2022 showing how much has been spent on management and maintenance of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your reque...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200329424
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Document regarding Ferguson Marine contract offering for the building of new ferries: EIR release

With regard to the document confirming which Scottish minister agreed to proceed with offering Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited a contract for the building of new ferries in October 2015 has been located and provided to Parliament". You asked for the following information: 1) Where the document was found, specifica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200303955
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independent Assurance events for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide a list of all Independent Assurance events (i.e. specific review documents) for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. Please also provide the two most recent assurance review reports.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300345849
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: December 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: December 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2016 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2016 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346461
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2017 publication (published 6th March 2023): FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2017 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346486
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346466
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: February 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: February 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346470
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346477
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346484
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence referencing Long Covid to and from special advisers: FOI release

A copy of any correspondence from 2 August 2021 - 29 September 2021 to and from Special advisors referencing Long Covid in any context (including emails, word documents and meeting minutes).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300336977
Directorate
Topic: Public sector