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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7,795 matching releases

Inspection reports for St Columba's School: FOI release

A) Can we have copies of any School Inspection reports for St Columba’s for the period in which our daughter was a pupil [August 2015-August 2020]? B) Why have Inspection Reports for St Columba’s not been posted on the Education Scotland website? Was that decision related to the reasons listed above for why we were den...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.66(1)

Published: 2023-01-05
Reference: FOI/202200332230
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Ministers flight to Denmark: FOI release

With regards to the First Ministers travel to Denmark between 25/08/2022 and 27/08/2022. What kind of flight was this and what are the breakdowns of the £810.05?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-01-05
Reference: FOI/202200332503
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care trips to Orkney and Commonwealth Games: FOI release

1. How much did Humza Yousaf's trip to the Commonwealth Games cost and breakdown of these costs and how long was he there for (exact date/s)? 2. Itinerary for Mr Yousaf's trip to the Commonwealth Games and how did he get there and back and costs of this? 3. How much did Humza Yousaf's trip to Orkney and Shetland cost d...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27

Published: 2023-01-05
Reference: FOI/202200317696
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Transport

European Protected Species (EPS) licences and Acoustic Deterrent Device (ADD) use: EIR release

1. MS currently accept that ADDs cause disturbance and can cause hearing injury. Why did MS not act on the SNH advice in 2017, as per below? 2. MS have extended the deadline for fish farm applications to 15th January. (i) Will MS agree to publish the applications on the website? (ii) If not, could MS explain their reas...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.11(1) s.9 s.45 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-04
Reference: FOI/202200324154
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rail fare freeze and cost of living funding discussions: FOI release

1. ‘Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the rail fare freeze to March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers and the media office and correspondence with ScotRail or Transport Scotland. 2. Please provide a copy of all documents in the last six months which discuss the Youth Music Initia...

FOI cost limit 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-04
Reference: FOI/202200320901
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Mayor of Greater Manchester correspondence between specific dates - FoI release

"copies of all emails, letters, text and any other communication between the Scottish Government (including the First Minister, her office and all government officials) and Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, his team and that local authority. The time frame would be from the first such communication in 2022...

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

Published: 2022-12-28
Reference: FOI/202200317025
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Office of Mayor of Greater Manchester correspondence - FoI Release

"Electronic copies of all communication from within the Scottish Government between ministers, special advisors, civil servants, government officials – including the First Minister’s email account, her office, and her chief of staff Colin McAllister - regarding meeting Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, and...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2022-12-28
Reference: FOI/202200320940
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Grant money to businesses for tree planting and securities over planted land: EIR release

1. How many applicants have received grant money from the Scottish Government for the planting of trees? 2. Of the applicants that have received grant money, how many of them were required to provide a security over the planted land to the Scottish Government? I would like the requested information from the date of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-21
Reference: FOI/202200330094
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Unlicensed tree fellings and prosecutions: EIR release

The number of incidences of tree fellings without a licence between 2012-13 and 2021-22. If possible, the number of trees damaged and or felled/destroyed in each incident. The number of successful prosecutions for each illegal felling. The resulting fine for each case.

FOI/EIR transferred 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-21
Reference: FOI/202200331895
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture overseas trips: FOI release

The total air mileage of overseas trips carried out by the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture since he was appointed to his post. The total air mileage of overseas trips carried out by the Cabinet Secretary for the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development since he was...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-12-20
Reference: FOI/202200332590
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Working from home and government buildings: FOI release

A. The proportion of government workspace currently sitting unused due to staff working from home (WFH) Please provide this in both sq. floor space and Percentage of overall floor space. B. How many rooms are empty due to council staff working from home? C. How many buildings are empty due to council staff working from...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2022-12-19
Reference: FOI/202200330542
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Speed Activated Traffic Lights - A75, Springholm: EIR release

An update on the current status of the speed activated lights at Springholm on the A75 and have a few questions relating to the matter. In a letter dated August 4th 2021 I was informed by Alasdair Sim that evidence was still being gathered to pursue a change in the Traffic Signs Regulation and General Directions (TSRGD...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.64 s.13 s.5

Published: 2022-12-19
Reference: FOI/202200330286
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Flights taken by Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie: FOI release

1. The total number of flights Lorna Slater has taken since becoming a Scottish Government Minister in 2021, please separate these out into domestic and international flights. 2. The total cost of these flights, please separate these out into domestic and international flights. 3. The total distance of these flights, p...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2022-12-15
Reference: FOI/202200323652
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Recruitment budget: FOI release

Advise on the following questions for the period 1st April 2022 - 31st March 2023: 1. What is the total recruitment budget for this period? 2. Who is the senior responsible officer/board member(s) responsible for dispensing this budget? 3. What is the organisational structure within your recruitment and HR teams at the...

FOI cost limit 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12

Published: 2022-12-15
Reference: FOI/202200323346
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meeting with Amazon: FOI release

1. 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: 1a. Lorna Slater's meeting with Jonat...

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

Published: 2022-12-12
Reference: FOI/202200325489
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial EU Law Meetings: FOI release

How many meetings (both in person and virtual) has Angus Robertson had with UK Government Ministers regarding the Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill since its introduction by the UK Government. How many of these meetings have been indicated by Angus Robertson? How many of these meetings have been initiated by...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330160
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funds provided to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. What funds were provided by CMAL under the contract for 801 and 802 prior to administration? 2. What loans were provided by Scottish Ministers (SM) prior to administration including the £30m and £15m? 3. What funds were provided by SM during administration? 4. What funds have been provided by SM since nationalisatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25 s.9 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200323192
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Collaborative messaging apps and non-work / social spaces: FOI release

Please see the notes at the bottom for clarification on these requests. 1. Do you use one or more collaborative messaging apps? ** If no to Q1, Q2-4 do not apply to you and I do not need a response to them. ** 2. Please supply: 2.1. a list of names of those apps, and 2.2. the total number of your employees and workers ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-12-05
Reference: FOI/202200328528
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Chief Medical Officer collaborative messaging apps: FOI release

1. Do you use one or more collaborative messaging apps? ** If no to Q1, Q2-4 do not apply to you and I do not need a response to them. ** 2. Please supply: 2.1. a list of names of those apps, and 2.2. the total number of your employees and workers who are registered for each app. 3. Please provide a list names of publ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-12-05
Reference: FOI/202200328549
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Approved shooting clubs in Scotland: EIR release

1) How many approved shooting clubs are there in Scotland? 2) Can I have a list of the names of all approved Scottish clubs? 3) Of that list can you tell me which of these were granted approval in the last five years? (Can these be listed by year please) 4) How many applications for approval for Scottish clubs were rej...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.15 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200328272
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Discussion held regarding Edinburgh Festival: FOI release

All briefings sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Culture and External Affairs and the Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development on the Edinburgh Festivals between January 2022 and the present day. A list of meetings held, and any notes of these meeting, which included either the Cabinet Se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200322587
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

Any internal correspondence between Deloitte (or Teneo staff working under the Deloitte name) and the Scottish Government on the topic of reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta. This should include any correspondence requesting changes/alterations/clarifications to rep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200322226
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pausing of the Super Sponsor Scheme: FOI release

1) 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: 1a) Ivan McKee's meeting with Adrian ...

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

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200317018
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence - EU membership discussions: FOI release

Information you have regarding discussions with the European Commission with regard to the EU accepting a membership request made by Scotland should the Scottish government achieve independence. In particular have discussions been held regarding the above? If discussions have been held what is the current position on t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200325019
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Discussions with Universities Scotland on Scottish independence: FOI release

Please send me the minutes of the discussions with Universities Scotland mentioned here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202200313382/ Please also send me any emails exchanged between the Scottish government and Universities Scotland discussing Scottish independence, a referendum and its implications.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200325639
Directorate
Topic: Public sector