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

Clear

1,856 matching releases

Advice provided relating to Flapper Skate protection: EIR release

Copy of the advice that was sent to the minister as well as copies of any advice Marine Scotland received that influenced your position, especially minutes from the key stakeholder meetings”, in reference to recent work to provide interim protection to a flapper skate nursery area in the Inner Sound.

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

Published: 2021-05-10
Reference: FOI/202100174055
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Official meeting with Homes for Scotland 31 October 2019: FOI release

Derek McKay meeting with Homes For Scotland Nicola Barclay on 31 October 2019. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Venue and list of attendees 4. Minutes or notes from meeting 5. Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-10
Reference: FOI/202100175100
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Official meeting with Springfield Properties 29 October 2019: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek McKay meeting with Innes Smith of Springfield Properties on 29 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

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

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100167515
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) independent review: FOI release

Details of all meetings, virtual or in person, held from the point at which Scottish Government officials or representatives received a draft form of the OECD Independent Review of Curriculum for Excellence in which this report was discussed. Please include details of the meeting scheduled for Monday 15 February, as re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100166439
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Annual Build to Rent dinner October 2018: FOI release

Scottish Government Minister, Kate Forbes, Speech at Build to Rent Forum (BTR) Scotland and Pre-event Private Dinner on 10 October 2018 Details being sought include 1. Pre meeting briefing(s). 2. Agenda. 3. List of all attendees, including at dinner. 4. Any minutes or notes. 5. Post meeting action points. 6. Copy of t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.5 s.6 s.7 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202100167567
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Annual Build to Rent conference October 2019: FOI release

You asked for information linked to the event: Kevin Stewart - Build to Rent Conference on 9 October 2019. Details being sought include 1. Pre meeting briefing(s). 2. Any agenda. 3. List of attendees. 4. Any minutes or notes. 5. Any post meeting action points. 6. A copy of the speech/pre-prepared words delivered to att...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 6 attachments

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202100167561
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Details of discussions with Sigma Capital regarding Build to Rent proposals: FOI release

Details of the following meeting:- Scottish Government Minister Kevin Stewart meeting with Graham Barnet, Chief Executive, Sigma Capital on 20 September 2018. Details being sought include, · Pre meeting briefing(s) · Agenda · List of all attendees · Minutes or notes from the meeting · Any action points from the meeting

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202100167383
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Arran Ferry Ardrossan harbour report: EIR release

The most recent Arran Ferry, Ardrossan Harbour report which recommended the Troon Harbour option. Would you also send me the recent Arran residents survey which was carried out with the details of the methodology.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202100163580
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning meeting with Springfield Properties: FOI release

Scottish Government Minister Kevin Stewart meetings with representatives of Springfield Properties on 19th February 2019 and 15th April 2019. Details being sought include 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Minutes or notes from meeting 4. Post meeting action points

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

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202100167518
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Fisheries protection around the island of Rockall: EIR review

With apologies for the slight delay, further to my letter of 8th March 2021, I have now completed my review of our response to your request for: 1. All letters, emails and documents exchanged between the Scottish and Irish government relating to fishing rights for EU trawlers around the island of Rockall, dating from 1...

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

Published: 2021-05-05
Reference: FOI202100152931 review of 202100133316
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Build to Rent forum speech and dinner details 2019: FOI release

Scottish Government Minister, Kate Forbes Build to Rent forum speech and dinner on 8 October 2019. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s). 2. Any agenda. 3. List of attendees. 4. Any minutes or notes. 5. Any post meeting action points. 6. A copy of the speech/pre-prepared words delivered to attendees....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-05
Reference: FOI/202100167548
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Details of Movers and Shakers Build to Rent forum dinner 2017: FOI release

The then Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, Derek MacKay, at Movers and Shakers Build to Rent Forum, pre-conference dinner, 11 October 2017. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Copy of any speech delivered 4. List of all attendees 5. Minutes or notes from any meeting 6...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-04-29
Reference: FOI/202100167551
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Details of meeting with representatives from Build to Rent sector 2018: FOI release

Scottish Government Ministers Kate Forbes and Derek Mackay attending a ‘Private rented sector meet/dinner’ on 11 September 2018. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda(s) 3. List of attendees 4. Minutes or notes from meeting(s) 5. Post meeting action points 6. Venue, cost of, and details of ...

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

Published: 2021-04-28
Reference: FOI/202100167544
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair work meeting with Miller Homes: FOI release

Derek McKay meeting with Chris Endsor, Chief Executive of Miller Homes on 1 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-27
Reference: FOI/202100167507
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Former Minister for Transport and Islands meeting with Springfield Properties: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek McKay meeting with Innes Smith of Springfield Properties on 29 October 2019. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

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

Published: 2021-04-22
Reference: FOI/202100167515
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Membership and minutes of Scottish Government Sodium Valproate Advisory Group: FOI release

1. A list of members of the Scottish Government Sodium Valproate Advisory Group. 2. Copies of minutes of meetings of the Scottish Government Sodium Valproate Advisory Group held in the past 3 years. 3. Copies of any reports or documents produced by the Scottish Government Sodium Valproate Advisory Group over the past 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.36(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-22
Reference: FOI/202100158802
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Appointment of HM Fire Service Inspector in Scotland (HMFSI): FOI release

1. Did Robert Scott declare that he is a Director of the USA based National Fire Protection Association? 2. Did Robert Scott declare that he is a Director of his personal consultancy company Ribband Star Consultancy Ltd? 3. When the new HMIFSI position will he be permitted to continue his Directorship role in the above...

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

Published: 2021-04-21
Reference: FOI/202100157648
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to 'herd immunity' surrounding COVID-19: FOI release

All email correspondence or written correspondence or minutes of meetings that mention the phrase 'herd immunity' sent from or to the National Clinical Director, Prof Jason Leitch, Dr Catherine Calderwood, Dr Gregor Smith, the First Minister or Health Secretary. I would like this information from the end of February th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 118 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-20
Reference: FOI/202000091244
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination of prisoners: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) with the S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-20
Reference: FOI/202100148353
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

European Union (EU) flags on Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

"Any information you hold on the recent reports that the Scottish Government will fly EU flags on Scottish Government buildings. In particular, i) any minutes of meetings with Ministers or officials where the above was discussed. ii) any emails relating to the issue above. iii) all advice to Ministers on the above i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-19
Reference: FOI/202100160401
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Rail Recovery Task minutes from October 2020 - January 2021: FOI release

Copies of the minutes of the Rail Recovery Task Force covering the period from 1st October 2020 to 31st January 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-04-19
Reference: FOI/202100152247
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Briefing papers on the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

All notes, records or minutes of meetings/calls between Scottish Government officials and individuals/organisations to discuss amendments on freedom of expression to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill which took place between 1 December 2020 and 2 February 2021.

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

Published: 2021-04-19
Reference: FOI/202100150513
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence received by Permanent Secretary relating to second referendum: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: Copies of correspondence (emails, briefings, attachments, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) from and/or to Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans regarding Scottish independence and/or a second independence referendum.

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

Published: 2021-04-16
Reference: FOI/202100164037
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy engagement: FOI release

Scottish Government Minister, Kate Forbes meeting and dinner with Angus McPherson of Noble and Co on 5 September 2019. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at all meetings Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points Venue, cost of, and details of who paid for dinner

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

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100167416
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Government Business and Constitutional Relations Policy budget allocation: FOI release

From 1 December 2020 to present: Copies of any correspondence (emails, memos, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, briefings and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or Special Advisors regarding the budget allocation for 2021-22 for Government Business and Constitutional Relations Policy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100148496
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector, Scottish Budget