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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Communications with former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees: FOI release

All communication between the Minister, Emma Roddick, and officials regarding her meeting with Dr Lynne Tammi-Connelly to discuss her campaign for an apology for children trafficked to the colonies and the Tinker Experiments in general. More specifically, the content of communications which advised her not to meet to d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400404916
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Big Noise programme: FOI release

External correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s discussion of Big Noise / Sistema Scotland projects that relates to the setting of local authority budgets for 2024/25. Internal correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s discussion of Big Noise / Sistema Scotland projects that relates to the sett...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400403333
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Health Board Funding Allocation: FOI release

How health board funding allocation is decided upon before being put into the government’s planned budget, in general. The methodology used by officials in recommending to ministers how much funding should be allocated to different health boards, and how much each should be changed annually, in general. The answers to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400403844
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing packs given to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to the School Milk Scheme: FOI Review

Original Request 202400401451 -All briefing packs given to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to the School Milk Scheme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400407535 Review of 202400401451
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Extra Time program funding: FOI release

On 10th June 2024 the Scottish Government announced £2 million of extra funding for the 'Extra Time' program. Please show all communications and meeting minutes between Ministers and/or the SFA relating to the extra funding, when was the funding agreed and where did the funds come from, as we are told there is no mone...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400419234
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme official decision document: EIR release

The official decision document detailing what is included in the scheme…I specifically request an official document outlining the decision made by the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliament, duly signed by the appropriate authorities.

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

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400419383
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Attendance at the summit for national leaders’ partners in Istanbul: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings or any documents relating to Nadia El-Nakla's attendance at the summit for national leaders’ spouses in Istanbul in November.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400393320
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cost of First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's trip to Germany for the Euros: FOI release

How much of taxpayers money was used by John Swinney, Angus Robertson et all to go to Germany for the Euros.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.39(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400422831
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister's trip to Germany and Euro 2024: FOI release

So what official business was he there for? Very strange that a failed First Minister of devolved assembly happened to be in Germany at the same time as a football game!!! But attending a Scotland football match so who paid for that ticket? Also you spelled something rong###.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400423100
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Data costs incurred by Former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care of Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300384550 Correspondence (including WhatsApps, phone calls, text messages, emails and meetings) related to roaming charges racked up by Michael Matheson.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300389191 Review of 202300384550
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Potential purchase from Sealease Ltd of Hong Kong: FOI Review

Original request 202300362586 Copies of all emails and other communication relating to the potential purchase of a 60m catamaran from Sealease Ltd of Hong Kong, through 2020 and 2021. This should include all internal Transport Scotland communications, as well as those to and from Transport Scotland and its partner age...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.5 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300375309 Review of 202300362586
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Draft Climate Change Plan correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence covering the period January 2023 to December 2023 between ministers, advisers, civil servants and external parties that mentions a delay to the Scottish Government's upcoming Draft Climate Change Plan."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400393479
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Draft Climate Change Plan correspondence: EIR Review

Original Request 202400393479 “A copy of all correspondence covering the period January 2023 to December 2023 between ministers, advisers, civil servants and external parties that mentions a delay to the Scottish Government's upcoming Draft Climate Change Plan.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400399120 Review of 202400393479
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Calls for a public inquiry into child abuse in Scottish football: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence, sent and received by the Scottish Government regarding calls for a public inquiry into child abuse in Scottish football between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. All briefings and notes prepared for ministers regarding calls for a public inquiry into ch...

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

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300379483
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Muckrach Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR Release

All information of the Muckrach Woodland Creation Scheme since April 27th 2024. This includes all emails, phone calls or any meetings with Savills, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Scottish Government Ministers, NatureScot and RSPB (sent or received).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400422902
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Health capital investment correspondence and briefing packs: FOI release

1. All correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers from January 1st 2023 to present date relating in any way to health capital investment. 2. All correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers from January 1st 2023 to present date relating in any way to the Sportscotland budget and/or the Active, Healthy Lives budget...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300389339
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COP28 conference meetings and Former First Minister meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey: FOI release

Documents containing all internal and external correspondence concerning the meetings of Scottish Government officials, representatives and ministers with the officials, representatives and ministers of foreign countries during the period of the COP28 conference in the United Arab Emirates, which took place from 30th N...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.32 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300389881
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Valuation of the main Lochaber Smelter security asset: FOI Review

Original request 202300385648 “1. The figure for the financial difference in the valuation of the main Lochaber smelter security asset held by the Scottish Government between 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial years (i.e. -£30m) 2.Any internal correspondence amongst those within the Strategic Commercial Assets Division, i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300391456 Review of 202300385648
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: FOI release

the identity of the employee/minister responsible for signing-off the project and who authorised the launch a summary of the project, including costings, outcomes set for success, data gathering and handling arrangements, overall timetable, and plans for project evaluation a copy of the circular distributed to all Heal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400424571
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise meeting with The Promise Scotland: FOI review

Original request - 202300380844 Details of the meeting that took place between Natalie Don Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise, and Fiona Duncan and Frazer McKinley, the Promise Scotland, on the 11th May 2023. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-10
Reference: FOI/202300385797 Review of 202300380844
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Police and Ministerial appointment/resignation letters: FOI release

You initially asked for: "Andrew Flanagan – September 2015 - December 2017 Susan Deacon – December 2017 – December 2019 Submitted resignation letters to Scottish Government Martyn Evans – February 2021 - currently holds the position of SPA Please provide copies of appointment letters … related to positions whereby a ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-10
Reference: FOI/202300378861
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Project Sakura: FOI Review

Original request 202300370018 Any reports or briefings issued or submitted to Ministers that would fall within 'Project Sakura' since July 1, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-10
Reference: FOI/202300378363 Review of 202300370018
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Valuation of the main Lochaber smelter security asset: FOI release

“1. The figure for the financial difference in the valuation of the main Lochaber smelter security asset held by the Scottish Government between 2021/22 and 2022/23 financial years (i.e. -£30m). 2. Any internal correspondence amongst those within the Strategic Commercial Assets Division, including any reports or submi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-10
Reference: FOI/202300385648
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scotland offshore wind potential: EIR Review

Original request - 202300356373 In November 2022 the Scottish Government announced that it would be updating the discredited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe’s offshore wind potential. Please provide: 1. All internal Scottish Government correspondence (8th November 2022 - date) related to the updating of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 181 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.20 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-10
Reference: FOI/202300387044 review of 202300356373
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scotland’s prison population: FOI Review

Original request 202300380070 1. The full briefing provided to Angela Constance for her ministerial statement on Scotland’s prison population delivered on 3 October 2023. 2. The Scottish Government or Scottish Prison Service’s most recent projection of Scotland’s prison population for the future (covering any time pe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-10
Reference: FOI/202300386669 Review of 202300380070
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector