Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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3,886 matching releases

Communications and documents regarding mothballing of education settings: FOI release

The advice document sent to Jenny Gilruth on 9 May 2025 regarding mothballing of education settings. All communication held by the Scottish Government regarding the above document.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500477089
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government communications regarding Water Bill: EIR release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails / letters) concerning a 'Water Bill'. Any Scottish Government briefings produced on the subject of a 'Water Bill', and the minutes of any meetings in which this subject was discussed. In both cases, you would like this information from the beginning of...

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

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: EIR/202500469446
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Modelling work for class contact time reduction in Scottish schools: FOI release

I would like to receive any work undertaken by Education Scotland to understand how the Scottish Government’s pledge to reduce class contact time by 90 minutes a week could be realised in Scottish schools. Specifically, I understand modelling work has been undertaken by Andrew Creamer through the timetabling group at ...

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

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500466946
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Material dredged from Ardersier Port, Hopeman Harbour and Burghead Harbour: EIR release

We've noticed two Hopper vessels the Bengel and Pallieter operating just off the Burghead coastline. Could you please confirm what they are dropping into the seabed off the Burghead harbour coastline, and confirm there are no pollutants or heavy metal contaminants if it is silt dredged from the Invergordon or Ardersie...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.21 s.9

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: EIR/202500470951
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government officials and Founder of Tax Policy Associates: FOI release

“For the period 1st January 2023 - date, please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including ministers, civil servants, and special advisers) and Dan Neidle, Founder of Tax Policy Associates.”

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

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500468632
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation about Green Volt floating offshore wind farm project: EIR 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 Green Volt floating offshore wind farm project, from the last three months?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500467023
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Material regarding UK Industrial Strategy Advisory Council: 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 UK Industrial Strategy Advisory Council, from the last three months? -Could you also supply who from the government attends th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500466871
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Prime Minister of Bangladesh visit in November 2021: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the visit of Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, in November 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500468809
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding peak rail fares: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including correspondence, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, surrounding the decision to end peak rail fares in Scotland? You then clarified that you were looking for all correspondence, including internal and from the public between April 15...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500468008
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Teacher class contact time reduction: FOI release

The education secretary Jenny Gilruth has said on several occasions that she would like to move “at pace” to deliver on the government’s promise to reduce teacher class contact time by 1.5 hours a week. I would like to request any information held by the government – papers, emails, correspondence with council umbrella...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 101 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500452258
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence related to small-scale hydro power and the Subsidy Control Act: EIR release

1. Copies of all correspondence between ministers, government officials and non-domestic rates assessors related to small-scale hydro power and the Subsidy Control Act. 2. All correspondence with the Department for Business and Trade relating to the Subsidy Control Act and how it is applied or otherwise to small-scale...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500469533
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Agricultural support payments IT system correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence sent to or from Mairi Gougeon between 1 August 2022 and 30 July 2024 relating to the IT system which helps provide agricultural support payments in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.38 s.39(1) s.30 s.31(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.31 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500462392
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Construction of HMP Glasgow: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence seen and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about the construction of HMP Glasgow, from the last month. 2. The latest timeline for finishing it and also a list of all the previous completion dat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500469370
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence between HM Treasury and Scottish Government regarding Winter Fuel Payments: FOI release

Any correspondence sent from officials or Ministers at HM Treasury to Ministers or officials in the Scottish Government (or vice versa) relating to the winter fuel payment since 1 January 2025. For clarity, this should include but not be limited to all emails with the phrases “winter fuel payment”, “WFP”, “Pension Age ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500469899
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Materials regarding Kneecap music group: 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 music group Kneecap, between April 20 2025 and the date of this FOI?"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500466783
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and SP Energy Networks on Cross-Border Electricity Transmission Proposals: EIR release

Please provide copies of all correspondence (including emails, letters, meeting notes, and briefing papers) between the Scottish Government (including ministers, special advisers, and civil servants) and SP Energy Networks (SPEN) regarding proposals for cross-border electricity transmission infrastructure affecting the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500467677
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Terms and Conditions of Appointment document of new Independent Advisors on the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

The Terms and Conditions of Appointment document and associated annexes of the three new Independent Advisors on the Scottish Ministerial Code.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500469364
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Meeting details between First Minister and the CEO of Scottish Water : FOI release

Details of all meetings between First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Water CEO from 1 June 2024 up to date of this request The information should contain; date and time of each meeting, agenda of each meeting and agreed minutes of each meeting

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500467978
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Convention of Highlands and Islands invitation and apologies list: FOI release

You asked for the Scottish Government to provide a list of individuals who received invitations (including details of by whom they were invited) for the Convention of the Highlands and Islands at Strathpeffer Pavilion on 12th May, and a list of those who sent apologies.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500469021
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the safety and policing of TRNSMT Music Festival: FOI release

(i) Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland relating to the safety and policing of TRNSMT 2025. (ii) Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and any other police force or policing organisation, including counter-terrorism police, relating to the safety and policing of TRNSMT 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468282
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence relating to music group Kneecap: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and any Scottish Government Official with a rank of Deputy Director or higher regarding the rap group “kneecap” Information should include but not be limited...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468572
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Fiscal Framework review: FOI release

Appearing before the Finance and Public Administration Committee on 20th May 2025, Shona Robison said this: “We’ve asked for a proper review of the fiscal framework beyond just around the margins and we’ve asked Treasury to have a more fundamental review of the fiscal framework. As yet we’ve not had any indication tha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468195
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Money and tax

Road Safety Strategic Partnership Board Conference: FOI release

Under the FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW I look to request details regarding the road safety conference in Marrakech which I found in the link https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/road-safety strategic-partnership-board-meeting-minutes-6-march-2025/ How many attended at what cost? The purpose of the event? why is s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468147
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) remediation scheme: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries with the UK Government on the subject of setting up a RAAC remediation scheme which took place a) between July 4th, 2024 and today, and b) between May 2019 and July 2024.

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

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468525
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding grooming gangs: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about grooming gangs in Scotland, from the last three months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468582
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector