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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3,887 matching releases

Paul Wheelhouse speech for Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan: EIR release

On 15th October 2020, Paul Wheelhouse, then the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, gave a pre-recorded speech to a webinar on Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan. Please provide: The text of Paul Wheelhouse’s speech as delivered. The final draft of the speaking note prepared ahead of the recor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202200330494
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development introductory briefings: FOI release

“Details, including any documents, of any introductory briefings provided to Christina McKelvie when she assumed her new role as Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, up until 30 June 2023.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300371688
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector, Work and skills

Communication around housing Ukrainian refugees on MS Victoria: FOI release

All documents, meeting minutes and details of communication by the Scottish Government, ministers and special advisors about housing Ukrainian refugees on a ship in Edinburgh. Please provide any details about the communication, including but not limited to emails, letters, text/whatsapp messages, and minutes of meetin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202200332251
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Tom Arthur's meeting with Leigh Sparks: 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: Tom Arthur’s meeting with Leigh Sparks ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202300338434
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to Nicola Sturgeon's trip to Italy: FOI release

Any correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon, her office, special advisers and MSPs in the week leading up to her trip to Bellagio in Italy about the trip. - if this costs too much, lessen the timeframe to five days before the trip and the day of the trip or take the MSPs out. Briefing notes prepared from any meetings th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200311801
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings with representatives of the gambling industry: FOI release

How many meetings have Scottish Government Ministers and Officials had with representatives of the gambling industry since a) Humza Yousaf became First Minister b) 1 January 2023? The minutes of all those aforementioned meetings, including a full list of participants. All correspondence relating to those meetings, befo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300356395
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Engagement with True North (Scotland) LTD: EIR release

1. What was discussed at the meeting between True North (Scotland) Ltd and Scottish Government officials on Wednesday 3rd May 2023. 2. What was discussed at the meeting between True North (Scotland) Ltd and Scottish Government officials on Wednesday 6th September 2023. 3. What was the subject of the event that took pla...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379627
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021-3rd June 2021: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, officials and special advisors), with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021 - 3rd June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 228 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 s.25 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202100208945
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Records of all calls and/or meetings between John Swinney and SQA: FOI release

Records of all calls and/or meetings (including video calls) between John Swinney (including his staff or any special advisers) and Fiona Robertson of the SQA. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, dates, times, attendees, personal notes, minutes The time frame for this request is 01/01/2020 - 31/8/2020 Rec...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 260 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202100211591
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance’s meeting with Ross Greer MSP: 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 Shona Robison's meeting with Ross Greer on April 12 All internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300369457
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) guidance: FOI release

1. Please provide me with a copy of the Scottish Government guidance on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) provided to local authorities via the Scottish Heads of Property Services and the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland. 2. Please provide me with a) a copy of any papers on RAAC that were ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29 s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300369593
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

A96 dualling between Inverness and Nairn: EIR release

All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, texts, minutes of meetings, any other records) provided to Scottish Government ministers - including the minister for transport, the cabinet secretary for net zero and just transition, the cabinet secretary for finance and the first minister - relating to the procedures and p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300369829
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

BBC Scotland 'Disclosure': FOI release

Details of any meetings between the First Minister OR Cabinet Secretaries OR any Ministers with responsibility for sexual health AND any persons or organisations (including third party representatives) wishing to discuss so-called “buffer zones” around sexual health clinics and any other facilities where abortions are ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200301765
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between ScotRail officials and Scottish government regarding new timetables: FOI release

All correspondence between ScotRail officials and Ministers or officials in the Scottish government regarding new timetables sent or received since 10th August 2022 What discussions have taken place between Scotrail and Scottish government relating to new timetables. You then clarified your request and I have concluded...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300371095
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round: EIR release

On 19th January 2022, Scottish Government Ministers met with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round. Please provide the minutes of this meeting and/or any notes/communications about the meeting. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purpose...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200298011
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Modelling for class contact reduction: FOI release

Any planning / modelling data around the reduction in teachers' class contact time by 90 mins, including local authority and, in the case of secondary schools, subject-specific breakdowns Any information regarding meetings held to discuss this policy. This would include notice of attendees, briefing documents, personal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.14(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200301620
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information pertaining to the suspension of the Chief Fire Officer: FOI release

I request all correspondence between Scottish Fire and Rescue service and the SFRS Board to the Scottish Government ministers, civil servants and SPAD'S concerning the suspension of the Chief Fire Officer Martin Blunden’. ‘I also require copies of all Scottish Government internal communications about the suspension of ...

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200303390
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and employees of the Bank of England: FOI release

Please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including ministers, civil servants, and special advisers) and employees of the Bank of England (ie anyone with an @bankofengland.co.uk email address). Please restrict the search to dates between 1st January 2021 and 3rd June 2022.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200303686
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Update on what researchers have said regarding the establishment of a Peace Institute: FOI release

A further update on what the researchers have said regarding the establishment of a Peace Institute" in relation to Parliamentary Question S6W-08830 which was answered by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans on the 8 June 2022.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200318448
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's Christmas card list: FOI release

A full list of recipients receiving a Christmas card from the First Minister in 2022. Total number of Christmas cards sent in 2022. Total cost of the Christmas cards in 2022. The standard message within the Christmas card in 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200334984
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business cases and briefings submitted for four settlement agreements: FOI release

The business case and any briefing submitted to ministers to sign off the four settlement agreements detailed as exceeding the £95,000 cap in the "SG Annual Report on the Use of Settlement Agreements" document. The business case and any briefing submitted to ministers to sign off any settlement agreements since the rep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200335285
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence Referendum Bill Supreme Court Correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between special advisers, senior civil servants within either the constitution or legal directorate, and ministers within the Scottish Government and SNP party officials around the Supreme Court reference of the independence referendum bill. This should cover the calendar year of 2022 and exclude MSP...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200332044
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Labour conference and the Labour Party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in September or October 2021 on Labour conference or Labour generally.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200291468
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister's meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagem...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300338350
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications correspondence on Greensill Capital and others: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence between the Communications department, senior civil servants, ministers, and/or Special Advisers discussing media requests for comment or interview around issues relating to GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta, Dalzell steelworks, or Greensill Capital, from April 1, 2022, to date.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200321975
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic