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

Meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS between 28th March 2024 and 12th September 2024 - information prior to 28th March has already been published as request FOI/202400409653 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. ...

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

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400431748
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry Provision of an HR, Payroll and Learning Management Service contract publication: FOI release

Scottish Forestry - Provision of an HR, Payroll and Learning Management Service: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506905 The details we require are: 1. What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? 2. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/co...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400432238
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Deputy Prime Minister regarding the Winter Fuel Payment: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400426988 All meeting agendas, notes and information referencing the Winter Fuel Payment from the meeting held between First Minister John Swinney and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on 15 August 2024 in Edinburgh.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.28 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400431924 Review of 202400426988
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Offshore Oil & Gas licensing: EIR release

"Please provide details of the steps included in the Scottish Government proposed assessment including, the assessment methodology, how long the assessment would take? Who would undertake the assessment and what criteria would be used to determine whether it met the 'journey to NetZero' conditions that he mentioned.".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: EIR/202400419849
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister's visit to the Acorn Project and Peterhead Port: EIR release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, briefing notes and correspondence held relating to John Swinney's visit to the Acorn Project and Peterhead port on Monday July 22?

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: EIR/202400429343
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Keir Starmer and Scottish Government correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Keir Starmer, including minutes/notes from meetings and briefings notes, plus emails, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431930
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Emerita Professor Louise Hayward correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and Emerita Professor Louise Hayward from 22/06/2024 to present.

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400433578
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland and adult disability payment process review: FOI release

On June 27, 2023, Shirley-Anne Somerville in the Scottish Parliament (https://www.theyworkforyou.com/sp/?id=2023-06-27.3.0) said: “There is an end-to-end process review being undertaken, and some procedures have already been put in place” with regards Social Security Scotland and adult disability payment. Request for...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.30

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431413
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Clydebank vaccine clinic documentation: FOI release

All documentation from John Swinney's visit to a vaccine clinic in Clydebank on August 11 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.36 s.29 s.30 s.33 s.2 s.39 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431385
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme Long Term Forest Plan and consultee response documentation: EIR release

The approved LTFP’s and consultee response documentation associated with the following approved FGS LTFP’s: 19FGS39743 – Achentoul (Date Approved: October 2020) 20FGS54087 – Achlachan (Date Approved: November 2021) 21FGS61085 – Strathmore (Date Approved: August 2023) I am also looking for information on the following...

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: EIR/202400432261
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deputy First Minister correspondence with the National Strategy for Economic Transformation Delivery Board: FOI release

All of Kate Forbes’s (The Deputy First Minister) correspondence with the National Strategy for Economic Transformation Delivery Board since becoming Deputy First Minister in May 2024.

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400429509
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Education Scotland Digital Services Organogram: FOI release

Organisation chart for Digital/IT from CIO/Director down to management, including job titles and names.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400434890
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Discussions on the care needs and/or provision for carers of infected blood victims: FOI release

Any minutes and correspondence relating to any discussion on the care needs and or provision for carers of Infected Blood Victims since 2017 between the Scottish Government and the UK Government.

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431696
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Services supporting men who are victims of rape and domestic abuse: FOI release

The SNP 2021 manifesto stated "We will fund resources for services that support men who are victims of rape and domestic abuse, and we will establish a national strategy on ending intimate and sexual violence against men and boys, which will sit in parallel with and complement the work of Equally Safe." Can you please...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431287
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Media bids for Minister for Veterans and the Minister for Higher and Further Education: FOI release

Details of all the media bids for Graeme Dey since his appointment Minister for Higher and Further Education and Minister for Veterans; Can you indicate if those media bids were successful or unsuccessful? Can you also release all correspondence about media bids?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.29 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431940
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Costings to implement the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment: FOI release

“Please could I request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act. Please provide any costings that the Scottish Government received from March 2023 to date on the cost to implement the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment.”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400432826
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding Edinburgh Jazz Bar: FOI release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions or is from/to the Edinburgh Jazz Bar, including email correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, briefings, from the last six months?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400432764
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence relating to provision for carers of infected blood victims: FOI release

“Minutes and any correspondence or internal emails relating to any discussion on the care needs and or provision for carers of infected blood victims within the Scottish Government since 2017 including discussion around bereavement and funeral grants”. You subsequently confirmed that you did not wish us to include corr...

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

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400431039
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with founder of HALO Urban Regeneration: FOI release

All documentation from Kate Forbes' meeting with Marie Macklin on August 9 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431283
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Meeting between Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence of Ireland: FOI release

The briefing back that was provided to Angus Robertson ahead of his recent meeting with Michéal Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence of the Republic of Ireland. The minutes of the recent meeting between Angus Robertson and Michéal Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs an...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431100
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding multiple First Minister meetings and appearances: FOI release

All documentation from John Swinney's meeting with Andy Burnham on August 12, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI. All documentation from John Swinney's appearance taking the salute at the Edinbu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.39(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431387
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Aviation Statement and Air Departure tax materials: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, policy notes, analysis, about the Scottish Government's Aviation statement, from the last three months? - How much did this statement cost and breakdown of these costs? 2. Could you supply all docum...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431156
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Spend on producing the Rural Support Plan: EIR release

Total amount that the Scottish Government has spent to date on producing the Rural Support Plan.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400432713
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Commonwealth Games 2026: FOI release

Can I please request the following information under Freedom of Information legislation: Any correspondence (e-mails, letters notes,briefings, text, etc) between the UK Government and the Scottish Government regarding the Commonwealth Games 2026 between 5 July 2024 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431460
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Meetings with Alexander Dennis, NFI Group and NFI International Limited: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of Alexander Dennis and/or NFI Group and/or NFI International Limited between 1st March 2023 and 12th September 2024 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. 3. Any correspondence relating to the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431749
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport