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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8,113 matching releases

Aberdeen Western Periphery Route: EIR release

For "the following documents for the Aberdeen Western Periphery Route: The Interpretive Reports provided by the Company for the environmental monitoring of Hydrological and Hydrogeological Sensitive Environment Sites (groundwater, surface waters, private and public water supplies) during construction and post construc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200302698
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Vaccination status app: FOI release

1. How much was paid for the creation of the Covid Status app? 2. Any reports produced during the testing of the app by the developer before it was released. 3. Correspondence sent to and from the Deputy First Minister, Health Secretary and First Minister regarding the app between Tuesday September 28 and Tuesday 5 Oct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 105 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202100248440
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Heathrow Airport and Prestwick Airport: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of any extracts of documents which refer to the Scottish Government’s relationship with Heathrow Airport and which the Scottish Government has made available to either (a) advertise the sale of Prestwick Airport or (b) progress the sale of Prestwick Airport with companies that are subsequently ...

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

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200280819
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Appeals received against planning decisions: EIR release

The number of appeals received by the Scottish Government appealing local authority planning decisions, broken down by council area. Please provide this information for the financial years of 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and so far in 2021-22. The number of appeals against local authority planning decisions which...

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

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200286373
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

KPMG fine by an industry tribunal: FOI Review

1) Any correspondence between August 2021 and to date between the Scottish Government and KPMG around the latter's £13m fine by an industry tribunal for serious misconduct in August 2021 and their later decision to voluntarily withdraw from Scottish Government bidding processes. 2) Any internal Scottish Government corr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.33 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200285303 Review of 202200276942
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

CalMac appointments procedure: FOI release

1. To provide all correspondence, e-mails and records of telephone conversations regarding the formulation of a panel to interview and short-list candidates for the position of chairman of David MacBrayne Limited in 2021. 2. To provide all correspondence, e-mails and records of telephone conversations between officials...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.4 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200281231
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Lochaber smelter: FOI release

1. The marketing presentation 'Project Boots Long Dated Secured Financing Guaranteed by the Scottish Government', prepared by Morgan Stanley and dated November 2016. 2. Any / all other marketing material held by the Scottish Government in connection with Project Boots bonds (e.g. prospectus, listing particulars, inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200279844
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications on the subject of antisemitism: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of antisemitism between 10 September 2021 and 17 October 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202100262502
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding constructing a bridge between Gourock and Dunoon: EIR release

Any correspondence, advice or papers held by the Scottish Government relating to the construction of a bridge between Gourock and Dunoon between 1 January 2017 and present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200279914
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial Statement on strengthened Fire Alarm Standards: FOI Review

The briefing to the Cabinet Secretary SJHLG relating to the Ministerial Statement on Strengthened Fire Alarm Standards on 19/01/2022 Please also provide the documents relating to (summarising, briefing, or demonstrating work undertaken): The details of the discussions with the ABI about the practises in the insurance ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200282869 Review of 202200274325
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications regarding lead teachers: FOI Review

Copies of all communication involving the Scottish Government (ministers, advisers, learning directorate staff) regarding lead teachers (NB this includes attachments such as briefings, reports etc).

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

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200281593 Review of 202200269303
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications regarding Sinn Fein visit to Bute House: FOI release

I would like to see any email correspondence sent from May 6 2022 to May 20 from Bute House staff relating to the Sinn Fein visit to Bute House on May 20.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-28
Reference: FOI/202200302139
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications between Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Network Rail Chairman: FOI release

"I'm looking to obtain the meeting minutes between Michael Matheson and Sir Peter Hendy on November 26, 2020 and March 9 2021. I would like a copy of the minutes, briefings and unofficial notes of the meeting which took place on November 26, 2020 and March 9 2021 between Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Transport Mic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200275524
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Payments Transformation Project: FOI release

A number of questions detailed below relating to the Payments Project: Who prepared, reviewed and then signed off the Payments Transformation project? Could you please advise the date when this project started? What were the project phases? When were the proper first payments made? (actual not test payments)? Who were...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.33(1)

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200305540
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal communications regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release any internal communication between the Scottish government members and staff (first minister, education secretary, special advisers, learning direct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 234 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202100231959
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Differences in figures between the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review and the Scottish Government catch data: EIR release

For “an explanation why the catch of salmon for the 34 fishery districts reported in the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review (29,016 fish) totals 1,110 fish more than in the official Scottish Government catch data (27,906 fish)".

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

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200308703
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI release

The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release details of any meetings (dates, attendees, whether it was in person/online/telephone) and associated documents (emails, minutes, briefing documents,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 239 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202100231963
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) regarding exam support materials: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government (specifically ministers, special advisers, communications/PR staff and staff from the learning directorate) and the SQA regarding or relating to the exam support materials. The time frame for this request is 1 Jan 2022 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200290542
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia: EIR release

information concerning notifications of Infectious Salmon Anaemia virus (ISAv) in Scottish salmon, particularly with respect to the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health), Defra, and also in relation to some specific stakeholders, all since the 1 January 2021. In addition, you asked for information relating to the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200280263
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Homes for Scotland communications about energy efficiency standards in buildings: FOI release

The Scottish Government has been consulting on energy efficiency standards in buildings. Homes for Scotland are actively lobbying MSPs on this issue and therefore I would be grateful if you could send me all records held by the Scottish Government of communications between ministers, special advisers or senior civil se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200278380
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Derek McKay and the decision to award the contract for ferries to Ferguson: EIR release

Today in Parliament the First Minister said that Derek Mckay made the decision to award the contract for ferries to Ferguson in October 2015 when he was Minister for Transport. 1. Can I see the documentary evidence on which that statement is presumably based ? 2. In general what written evidence is kept of ministeria...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200290335
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Information on the £97m contract to build two CalMac ferries: EIR release

1/ Who signed off on the 97M fixed price contract in the Scottish government? 2/ What due diligence was taken prior to the signing of the contract? 3/ Who made the decision to carry on with the project after they were told to put the contract back out to tender?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2022-07-26
Reference: FOI/202200290017
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Ferguson Marine and CMAL: EIR release

(a) CMAL's concerns about the awarding of the contract to build ferries 801 and 802 to Ferguson Marine and its preference to start the procurement process again. (b) The decision by Scottish ministers to press ahead with awarding the contract to Ferguson Marine.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 77 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.6(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200291837
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government accounting provisions regarding Lochaber Smelter: FOI Review

Please can you send me a copy of the working papers showing the calculations of the Scottish Government's provisions for the Lochaber Smelter Guarantee Agreement with the GFG Alliance. The two years I would like to look at are 2019/20 when the provision totalled £37m and 2020/21 when the provision totalled £161m. If yo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200277464 Review of 202100265659
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Contract award to Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd: EIR request

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), I would like to request the following information concerning the briefing paper, Contract award to FMEL and the associated risks, which was emailed to Transport Scotland and the CMAL Board on 30 September 2015; and the email titled, CMAL contract award to Fe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.3 s.6 s.6(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200291187
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport