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

7,795 matching releases

Carbon levy contributions from Ministerial travel: EIR release

1) An account of how much money has been raised by the carbon levy offsetting fund on Scottish Ministerial travel since it began. 2) A full account of the money made available and what has been spent from the carbon offsetting levy fund and where this has been used within the Scottish Government.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(4)

Published: 2022-10-25
Reference: FOI/202200314903
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Progress that has been made since September 2021 in designing a National Towns of Culture Scheme: FOI release

As of 7 September 2021, what progress has the Scottish Government had with designing a National Towns of Culture scheme?

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-10-21
Reference: FOI/202200315283
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Programme for Government, Public sector

Visit of Michelle O'Neill to Bute House and meeting with First Minister: FOI release

On May 20 this year, Michelle O'Neill MLA visited the First Minister at Bute House. https://www.gov.scot/news/first-minister-meets-michelle-oneill-mla/ Please supply all items of information generated by the First Minister, her officials and special advisers in relation to the arranging of this meeting, its conduct and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-19
Reference: FOI/202200312323
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Health Board operation of Workforce Policies: FOI Review

Thank you for your review request dated 15 September 2022 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). You have requested a review of point 3 of your original request (ref 202200316244) which is as follows: When was the last meeting held between the Cabinet Secretary and appropriate representation from...

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

Published: 2022-10-18
Reference: FOI/202200320792 Review of 202200316244
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The inspection of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS): FOI release

It has been made public that HM Fire Service Inspectorate (HMFSI) Scotland has been commissioned by the NI Health Minister Northern Ireland, to undertake an independent inspection of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). As a result of the above announcement, the following matters are requested under the F...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.8 s.9 s.10

Published: 2022-10-18
Reference: FOI/202200317405
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

A Rural Visa Pilot: FOI release

The following information: As of 7 September 2021, has the Scottish Government developed and submitted a joint proposal to take forward a Rural Visa pilot. If not, can you please provide an update on this?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-10-18
Reference: FOI/202200315281
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Trade Union Congress correspondence: FOI release

Email correspondence between the Scottish Trade Union Congress and the Scottish Government pertaining to meetings between these two bodies on the 21st of June 2022 and 20th July 2022. Any physical notes that were taken in the meetings between the Scottish Trade Union Congress and Scottish Government officials on the 21...

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

Published: 2022-10-12
Reference: FOI/202200318786
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Statutory Offences of Causing Death by Driving: FOI release

Scottish Ministers’ correspondence (including emails, letters, attachments to emails, meetings and records of phone calls) with the Scottish Sentencing Council regarding their consultation on Statutory Offences of Causing Death by Driving. You requested all correspondence including any meetings with Scottish Ministers ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-12
Reference: FOI/202200318672
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sandstone Press correspondence: FOI release

Scottish Government correspondence and documents that mention Sandstone Press, Bob Davidson, Jenny Todd or the book Women Hold Up Half The Sky. to include Scottish ministers’ (including First Minister’s) correspondence and documents.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-11
Reference: FOI/202200316941
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Patient Safety Commissioner role: FOI release

Documents and correspondence from 2022 relating to the remit of the new Patient Safety Commissioner role.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-11
Reference: FOI/202200318168
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deposit return emails to/from the First Minister: EIR release

A copy of emails and attachments received and sent by the First Minister's office regarding the forthcoming deposit return scheme from the period 1st October 2021 to 31st December 2021 and a copy of minutes of meetings held with the First Minister or her staff to discuss the forthcoming deposit return system during the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-11
Reference: FOI/202200318741
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost to tax payers to cover the energy expenses of MP/MSPs: FOI release

Request 1: The number and type of flights taken by ScotGov Ministers and MSP's including Nicola Sturgeon and The Greens since 2020 and also the Westminster MPs including Ian Blackford. Please include whether private or public, airline, the destination/reason for the flight and class of travel ticket and the cost to tax...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-10
Reference: FOI/202200319290
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings regarding the Scottish Education Exchange programme: FOI release

1. Please provide details of what meetings (a) Scottish Government officials and (b) Scottish ministers specifically have held since May 2021 regarding the proposed Scottish Education Exchange programme. Please provide a copy of all the agendas, supporting papers and minutes of these meetings. 2. Please provide details...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-10
Reference: FOI/202200317468
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Gender Recognition and transgender inmates: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Ministers of the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison service regarding the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) and transgender in...

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

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200313388
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

The total government spend on speechwriters for the last five financial years: FOI release

Information about the total government spend on speechwriters for the last five financial years. You also asked for information broken down by whether these writers are Scottish Government employees or contractors and the split of the spend on these, and specified that "if they are employees please provide details of t...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200313656
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult Social Care Reform: FOI release

1. A copy of the discussion paper on Adult Social Care Reform. 2. A list of meeting dates for both the Leadership Alliance and People-Led Policy Panel and confirmation about whether they still exist. 3. The membership of the People-Led Policy Panel, both names and organisations. 4. Any policy papers which were agreed b...

FOI withheld 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200311272
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Ross Greer MSP: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP since January 1, 2022, including emails, phone calls (including minutes of these), in-person meetings, Whatsapp messages, Twitter messages, Signal messages and any other smartphone communication. 2. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and John Swinn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200315607
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ukraine Scottish Refugee Council correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) and Scottish Government (SG) regarding: Q1. The suggestion and introduction of any expanded service or funding related to Ukraine. Q2. The First Minister's visit to SRC on 16 March. Q3. The use of temporary accommodation - including hotels, tower blocks and cruise l...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200315249
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine

Health Secretary visits: FOI release

(1) The minutes or official record of what was discussed by the Health Secretary and staff of both hospitals during the visits. 2) The outcome of the meetings and visits, what was agreed and what decisions would be acted upon. 3) Correspondence between the Scottish Government and each hospital that prepared and set up ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200314663
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Land at Crookbridge, Stirling - EIR release

A copy of the Planners Assessment Report or similar in respect of the called-in planning application for mixed use development on Land at Crookbridge, Muirton Road, Stirling, FK7 7LJ.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200316305
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

‘Deer management’ and ‘Deer control’ correspondence received by Minister Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

Internal and external correspondence received by Minister Lorna Slater MSP regarding ‘deer management’ and ‘deer control’ between 1 September 2021 and the present day.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200315354
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications relating to 2021 drug death statistics: FOI release

Email or written correspondence from the Scottish Government media department concerning the First Minister's official media statement on the latest NRC report on drug deaths 2021. Specifically the correspondence between the team or individuals who were responsible for helping put together Nicola Sturgeon's statement t...

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

Published: 2022-10-03
Reference: FOI/202200313479
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The number of Cabinet meetings attended by Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater since their appointment as Ministers to the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of Cabinet meetings attended by Patrick Harvie since his appointment as a Minister of the Scottish Government. Please provide the dates and reasons for his attendance. 2. The number of Cabinet meetings attended by Lorna Slater since her appointment as a Minister of the Scottish Government. Please provide...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2022-10-03
Reference: FOI/202200316256
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details of response to current monkeypox outbreak: FOI release

1. What preparations have the Scottish Government made to deal with monkey pox in the country and exact schedule of things they have done? 2. Any correspondence between Nicola sturgeon, Humza Yousaf and medical chiefs like Jason Leitch and Gregor Smith regarding the monkey pox disease over the last three month? If this...

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

Published: 2022-09-27
Reference: FOI/202200314027
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Preparation of independence prospectus papers: FOI release

I would like to request the following information please in relation to the Independence in the Modern wide world white paper along with any other documents produced to coincide with it. I understand 1 Senior official and 19 others worked on the project. Can you provide the following please. 1) The total accumulative a...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.6

Published: 2022-09-27
Reference: FOI/202200311764
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector