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

Scottish International Development Association Head of Policy and Communications appointment: FOI Review

Original request 202500446733 1. When the Scottish Government first became aware of the Scottish International Development Association’s appointment of Patrick Grady to the role of Head of Policy and Communications. 2. The initial response the Scottish Government drafted up for responding to press queries about this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450926 Review of 202500446733
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Defect data for the A78: EIR release

I’m contacting you to obtain a freedom of information report, into know reported defects on the A78 road that maintained by Amey. Unfortunately my car has suffered pot hole damage on the same section of carriageway twice now in a two year period. Areas of concern I’m looking for reported defects is from Kilwinning head...

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500454231
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Transport meetings with Peel Ports regarding Ardrossan Harbour: EIR release

Details, including minutes and briefing packs, of all of Fiona Hyslop’s meetings with Peel Ports over Ardrossan Harbour since September 2024 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500449595
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Briefings on Type 26 Frigates: FOI release

1. Copies of internal correspondence (e.g., emails or memos) from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2024 that discuss or mention the Type 26 frigates. 2. Copies of any briefings, presentations, or reports prepared for meetings involving Ministers, Civil Servants, or stakeholders that reference the Type 26 frigates during ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500449491
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Ministerial statement on Winter Fuel Payment replacement: FOI Review

Original request 202400443264 1. The original draft of Shirley-Anne Somerville's ministerial statement delivered on 28 November 2024 regarding the Scottish Government’s announcement replacing the Winter Fuel Payment and all subsequent drafts of that ministerial statement, including feedback, edits, comments or changes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500450294 Review of 202400443264
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding gender-neutral toilets in schools: FOI release

Every letter received by the Cabinet Secretary for Education from parents on the issue of unisex or gender-neutral toilets in primary and secondary schools, received since January 1, 2023.

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

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500449600
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding answer to Parliamentary Question S6W-33595: EIR release

All internal Scottish Government correspondence, involving Civil Servants and/or Special Advisers, discussing the drafting of this answer provided by Gillian Martin to a written question asked in the Scottish Parliament: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/questions-and-answers/question?ref=S6W-33595

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500450327
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Road surface inspections for A85 Tyndrum to Oban: EIR release

Record of road surface inspections from the village of Dalmally to Taynuilt between 1st November 2024 and 16th February 2025. Please include any defects recorded and repaired. Please provide location of each repair and defect. Please also confirm how these inspections were carried out. Please clarify from previous rep...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500452987
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation that mentions council strikes: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, etc, mention council strikes from the past three months.

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

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500449178
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Options appraisal for the mitigation of the two-child cap: FOI release

A copy of an options appraisal that was referenced to by The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government at the Finance and Public Administration Committee relating to the Scottish Government’s announcement in the Draft Budget 2025-26 that it intended to mitigate the two-child cap.

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

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500449984
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Reduction in car kilometres target: EIR release

On Thursday 18th April the Scottish Government said it had a target of reducing car use in Scotland by 20%. 1. What information did the Scottish Government rely on to justify this figure? 2. What date does the Scottish Government intend to achieve this reduction by? 3. What was the total mileage driven using ministe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202400410223
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A83 'Rest and Be Thankful' road maintenance costs: EIR release

A breakdown from 2007 to now showing how much has been spent whether directly or indirectly by the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland or the maintenance agency Bear Scotland on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful firstly on: 1. Normal day-to-day maintenance. 2. Clear ups as a result of landslips on the road or ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202400399691
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

International network report costs and correspondence: FOI release

1. All drafts written for the conclusion of the report into Scotland's international networks, including all notes written by civil servants and Scot Gov staff, as here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scotlands-international-network-annual-report-2022-23/pages/8/ 2. All costs related to the creation of the internat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400398626
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence with SSE energy company: EIR release

Any correspondence between the energy company, SSE, and either Neil Gray, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, or Gillian Martin, Minister for Energy, since they took up those posts last year. This should include any correspondence with aides of either of the Ministers.

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

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202400396791
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Land Commission Chair Appointment: FOI release

Information regarding correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and officials with reference to the proposed appointment of Michael Russell as Chair of the Scottish Land Commission. You requested disclosure of any emails, letters or messages sent between Scottish Government Ministers or officials, including ...

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

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400395590
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Levelling Up Fund Round 3 correspondence: FOI release

All discussions between the Scottish and UK Government regarding Levelling Up Fund Round 3 including correspondence between both governments, internal correspondence and briefings, from between September 2023 to December 1 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400396109
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour correspondence: FOI release

All information the Scottish Government and specifically, the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition has received regarding Ardrossan Harbour since 1st January 2024 including all correspondence – electronic and written, minutes of meetings, records of telephone calls and any other relevant information.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400398062
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications regarding Building a New Scotland papers: FOI release

All correspondence, including emails, and minutes of meetings between the Scottish Government's international offices and foreign governments / institutions such as the EU with regards to the Building a New Scotland papers and their content.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38 s.32(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400393717
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Building a new Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence between the Chief Economist and Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 12th May 2024 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Scottish Government’s Chief Economist, Gary Gillespie, and William Thomson or Kairin van Sweeden, both of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings between Gary Gillespie and William Thomson...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500450680
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Former Minister for Health and Social Care meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202300380848 Details of the meeting that took place between Humza Yousaf, then Minister for Health and Social Care and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 1st November 2021. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202300385806 Review of 202300380848
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Dialogue with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) about known issues: FOI release

All the information held by the Scottish Government with regard to the regular dialogue with the GTCS about the known issues the Scottish Government has had since the Parliamentary Question answer was provided to Oliver Mundell MSP.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500448641
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport's care home visit: FOI release

All the documentation held from Ms Todd’s visit to Parklands care home, including email correspondence, internal correspondence, briefings, minutes/notes from the events and analysis.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449158
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government office usage: FOI release

Request for a breakdown of government office usage over the past five years. For example this would include the office name, total capacity, average daily number of people in, and used capacity, for the given year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449335
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting between Minister for Housing, True North and Avant Homes: FOI release

Minutes of the meeting between Housing Minister Paul McLennan, True North and Avant Homes on 24/01/24. See this entry in the lobbying register: https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/52330 Please also provide details of any correspondence between the parties before and after the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449202
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Sunday Post's request for notes of Health Secretary's meetings at football games: FOI release

All correspondence around the Sunday Post's FOI request for notes of Neil Gray's meetings at football games as referenced in the newspaper article on 19 January 2025 and all correspondence around the Sunday Post's request for a comment for that article.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449193
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector