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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Correspondence with Greensill Capital: FOI release

1. Please provide copies of all interactions with Greensill Capital since 1 January 2015 up to the date of this request. This includes, but is not limited to, all electronic communications (including emails), letters, minutes and notes of meetings. 2. Please provide copies of all interactions with GAM Investments since...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200278381
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Police Negotiation Board: FOI release

Information on the Police Negotiation Board (PNB). Can you advise on then the last 2 meeting occurred and who was in attendance representing each of the following: Scottish Government Minsters Scottish Police Authority Police Scotland I want a breakdown for each meeting. Particularly I am looking for those involved i...

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

Published: 2022-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200305392
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs trip to Brussels: FOI release

"- The fullest possible meeting minutes from the trip to Brussels undertaken by the Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs Angus Robertson, on the dates 31/05/22 - 02/05/22 - The Cabinet Secretary's diary of engagements from that trip"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.30 s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2022-07-22
Reference: FOI/202200305848
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication regarding Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act: FOI release

(a) Copies of correspondence between The Scottish Government and Social Work Scotland concerning the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act, from 25 November 2021 to 08 March 2022 - including letters, emails and circulars (b) Copies of internal documents relating to the Children (Equal Protection from ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-20
Reference: FOI/202200286329
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Costing options & meetings regarding A82 from Tarbet to Inverarnan: EIR release

All technical papers leading to the costing of the options for Tarbet-Inverarnan, alternatively; The minutes/records of all research guidance (or steering group) meetings between Transport Scotland and the consultants.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-06
Reference: FOI/202200276096
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communication regarding UK Shared Prosperity Fund: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government correspondence or briefings (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages (or otherwise) received by Cabinet Secretary Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP, Minister...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200300529
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to carbon capture, utilisation and storage: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between Ministers of the Scottish Government and members of the Scottish Green Party regarding carbon capture, utilisation and storage from 6 May 2021 to dat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200298054
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to specific meetings June & August 2021: FoI 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: 1a) Kate Forbes' meeting with BAE System...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.18(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-20
Reference: FOI/202200273228
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Evidence surrounding quotes in relation to vigils at clinics: FOI release

‘I note that Scottish Government "are aware that vigils are sometimes held and are aware of patients and occasionally local residents who have raised concerns about these" I also note you have "heard from NHS Board staff about the vigils". I would like to see all the evidence you hold relating to the 2 quotes, above. F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-14
Reference: FOI/202200282675
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding meetings between the Scottish Government UK Government Ministers: FOI release

1. (a) Dates of meetings in 2021 between the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government and the Department for Work and Pensions Ministers or Senior Officials and (b) Scottish Government minutes of these meetings. 2. (a) Dates of meetings in 2021 between the Minister for Social Justice and the D...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.28(1)

Published: 2022-05-23
Reference: FOI/ 202200296450
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Housing, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank CEO resignation correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers, special advisers and civil servants relating to the resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart from the Scottish National Investment Bank between January 25 2022 and March 16 2022. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Government civil servants, special advisers and m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-05-11
Reference: FOI/202200288213
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure between 1st October 2021 and 18th January 2022: EIR release

All correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, Minister Mairi McAllan MSP, Minister Lorna Slater MSP and civil servants regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure between 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 including, emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-21
Reference: FOI/202200273687
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of creeling removal within Clyde cod spawning closure: EIR release

Can you please supply copies of the assessments you have made as to the relative likelihood of creeling, dredging and trawling on impacting the sites objectives? Can you please supply copies of correspondence and copies of all minutes of meetings internal and external that would assist us in understanding the rational ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-21
Reference: FOI/202200272637
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure: EIR release

Correspondence with all stakeholders / pressure groups / industry representatives regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure. This can be any Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries, Ministers or civil servants in the period 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 and include emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

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

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200273744
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. Any analysis conducted by the Scottish Government of the Victims, Criminal Justice and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Scotland) Bill consultation. Please provide any analysis conducted after 14 December 2021 to the present date. 2. Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-11
Reference: FOI/202200284394
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Engagements relating to non-domestic rates on small-scale hydro schemes: FOI release

all information held by the Scottish Government regarding a meeting held between Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, as well as briefing in advance of his meeting, on 2nd September 2021 with the British Hydropower Association amongst others – a meeting relating to non-domestic ra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.3 s.30 s.5 4 attachments

Published: 2022-03-25
Reference: FOI/202200281537
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Health and Social Care Review business case regarding transfer of child services: FOI release

The business case for the health and social care review particularly around transfer of child services. All correspondence on the business case (or similar document containing a business case). Any options appraisal or confirm there isn’t one; and Correspondence from Nicola Sturgeon and Kevin Stewart on the review from...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1)

Published: 2022-03-23
Reference: FOI/202200280009
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Interactions with Greensill Capital (UK) Limited regarding Lochaber Smelter Guarantee & Reimbursement Agreement: FOI Appeal

Information requested 202100217297 - Review “Please supply a copy of all interactions with Greensill Capital (UK) Limited in connection with the Lochaber Smelter - Guarantee & Reimbursement Agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, all letters, emails, minutes and notes of meetings." "I am requesting an internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 166 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100217297 - Appeal
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding potential participation in UK Government scheme ‘Project Adder’: FOI release

1. Any internal Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) regarding the Scottish Government’s potential participation in the UK Government scheme ‘Project Adder’. Please provide corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.28 s.29(1)A s.30 s.38(1)B 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-14
Reference: FOI/202100253357
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings regarding age of obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate: FOI release

Since 1 April 2020, have Scottish Government Ministers and/or officials met with the following organisations to discuss proposals to reduce the age at which an individual can obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate and the implications for the use of single sex spaces in schools? 1. Teaching trades unions 2. Children a...

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

Published: 2022-03-10
Reference: FOI/202200269367
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Lord Advocate meetings: FOI release

“1) 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: 1a) The Lord Advocate's meetings wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202200273192
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Advisory sub-group on Education and Children’s issues: FOI release

On 5th October 2021, the Advisory Sub-Group on Education and Children’s Issues met and subsequently recommended that children in secondary schools could remove masks while seated in class. I understand that draft guidance to that effect was subsequently drawn up by the Scottish Government and this draft guidance was th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-28
Reference: FOI/202100253392
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Details of meetings with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): EIR release

Please disclose all correspondence, agendas from meetings, minutes and details and attendees of meetings between the Scottish Government (including Marine Scotland, civil servants, ministers and special advisors) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), in relation to the following consultation: ‘Proposal...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-24
Reference: FOI/202100265693
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Incorporation of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal into Scottish tribunal system: FOI release

“All recorded information held which sets out the current position in respect of the project to incorporate the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal into the Scottish tribunal system following the power to do so being granted in the Scotland Act 2016, to include correspondence with the SCTS, Scottish judi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100261905
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Justice Secretary correspondence with SPS regarding prison drug use: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice (or his ministerial office), and the Scottish Prison Service regarding the use of drugs in priso...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-08
Reference: FOI/202100254626
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector