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

Advisory Group on Economic Recovery: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100223479 1. All the incurred costs by the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery, ranging from the council’s initiation to the present date with a full breakdown of those costs. 2. A full membership list for any members of AGER between its initiation and the present date. 3. A list of all engag...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-09-21
Reference: FOI/202100230301 review of 202100223479
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Minutes between First Minister and education officials: FOI release

Last week it was revealed that the First Minister has met with education officials to discuss the SQA’s new alternative accreditation model, as reported in TES (see here: https://www.tes.com/news/SQA-sturgeon-we-wont-have-another-qualifications-fiasco) I would like (a) copy of the minutes taken at the meetings between ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-21
Reference: FOI/202100206212
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Discussions held regarding implementation of NHS website: FOI release

Emails between the Scottish Government and its civil servants regarding the design and implementation of the NHS Scotland Website vacs.nhs.scot and emails of any change to the facility to download a vaccination status certificate between the Scottish Government, the NHS and the developer.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1)B s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2021-09-21
Reference: FOI/202100221596
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Communications relating to the Tinker Experiment: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100200656 All government emails , letters or memos or internal notes or transcripted telephone calls regarding The Tinker Experiment and any reference to an apology- with a particular interest on any documentation between the Government and its lawyers on the matter ( any communication to our...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-16
Reference: FOI/202100228699 review of 202100200656
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse forum information: FOI release

How many people were interviewed by the Scottish Child Abuse forum? The age groups of the victims who had been interviewed: as in how many 50-year-old 55-year-olds etc? How many of those victims originally interviewed have passed away since being interviewed including taking their own lives, drug overdoses or being kil...

FOI not held 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2021-09-16
Reference: FOI/202100225510
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

King’s Theatre, Edinburgh Redevelopment Project: FOI release

Further to today’s announcement from Culture Minister Jenny Gilruth that £6.5m worth of Government funding has been allocated to the King’s Theatre Edinburgh Redevelopment Project, can you please confirm what Government fund this has been allocated from and confirm that this has not been allocated from funds given to t...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2021-09-15
Reference: FOI/202100227649
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding cervical screening: FOI release

1. Copies of all documents relating to the contact in which the Scottish Government were first notified of the Serious Adverse Event regarding cervical screening, shared with parliament on 24 June 2021. To include detail such as dates and times, and include information such as phone calls, emails, reports, briefings an...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2021-09-15
Reference: FOI/202100226110
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Discussion held with UK Government regarding Cambo oil field: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish and UK government relating to the new Cambo Oil Field. This should include emails, letters, minutes of meetings, consultation responses and any other documents related to the proposed project.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-15
Reference: FOI/202100226595
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to housing concerns within local authority area: FOI release

Copies of correspondence to and from the Convenor of the City of Edinburgh Council Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee sent to the former Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, in the past 2 years, and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government since May 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-14
Reference: FOI/202100225623
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government IT code of conduct: FOI release

I wish to make a Subject Access Request for the Health Ministers I.T Code of Conduct.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-14
Reference: FOI/202100228044
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding contract with Corporate Travel Management (CTM): FOI release

1. Which Minister took the decision or signed off on the decision to make passengers buy test kits from CTM? 2. Does the Scottish Government get any financial compensation from CTM or any partner companies for kits purchased from them. 3. Was any lobbying activity recorded by CTM representatives with the Scottish Gover...

FOI not held 40 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2021-09-14
Reference: FOI/202100225507
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Minutes of meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle: EIR release

Full minutes of the meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-13
Reference: FOI/202100225719
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands meeting with SPPO: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100218180 I understand that Mr Tavish Scott, representing Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, held a meeting with Ms Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands on 10th June 2021. I would like to request a copy of the Minutes of this meeting please. Your request for rev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-10
Reference: FOI/202100227775 review of 202100218180
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Physical distancing rules on Caledonian MacBrayne ferries: FOI release

1. What is the medical and scientific justification for the maintenance of this rule on CalMac ferries, given that other forms of transport in Scotland cannot enforce the same restrictions? Your website confirms this as follows : “You should also adhere to physical distancing whilst on public transport, at stations, te...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2021-09-08
Reference: FOI/202100225329
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

PVG considerations for listing on Children's List: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100217619 How many individuals (only the number) have been placed on the Children's List as the result of 'allegation(s)' made - please supply the number for each of the previous 5 calendar years (2016 to present)? (Please note - 'allegation' is where a criminal case was started but the Crimi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.12

Published: 2021-09-06
Reference: FOI/202100225434 review of 202100217619
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Bus Partnership Fund application criteria: FOI release

All correspondence and meeting minutes, from 1/1/20 to 9/11/20, relating to the application criteria for the Bus Partnership Fund. If this information is not available or would exceed the allowable expense for a Freedom of Information request, please provide all correspondence between ministers and Transport Scotland ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 6 attachments

Published: 2021-09-06
Reference: FOI/202100224549
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communication between Kenny MacAskill MP and Neale Hanvey MP: FOI release

Any email/whatsapp communications or meetings between Kenny MacAskill MP and Neale Hanvey MP and Scottish Government Ministers from Feburary 27th 2021 to March 28th 2021.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38 s.38(1)

Published: 2021-08-26
Reference: FOI/202100224533
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID 19 hotel quarantine: FOI release

1. Is there a defined list of what qualifies as compassionate exemption from Hotel Quarantine? 2. How many compassionate requests for exemption have been received since the start of hotel quarantine in February 2021? 3. How many compassionate requests have been successful? 4. What criteria is used for compassionate ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.20 s.6C s.36(1)

Published: 2021-08-24
Reference: FOI/202100224014
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Dunoon to Gourock crossing: EIR release

1. What target for reliable operation is being set for any new vessels on the crossing e.g. in comparison with the former Streaker Service which was the baseline for the MVA report. 2. Will any penalties be applied for failure to meet reliability targets due to weather conditions. 3. What modelling was carried out, w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.10(4)

Published: 2021-08-24
Reference: FOI/202100224025
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Covid 19 managed isolation and quarantine: FOI release

1. The number of individuals who have applied for exceptional arrangements to be made on compassionate grounds under Regulation 6D(2)(xi) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 since 15th February 2021. 2. The number of individuals who have been granted exceptional ar...

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.6D s.20 s.6C s.12 s.7 s.17

Published: 2021-08-24
Reference: FOI/202100224407
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Imports of salmon smolts: EIR release

Information on the import of salmon smolts since 1 January 2018 including any health certificates, import/export documentation, emails, letters and other information. Please include correspondence with Mowi, the SSPO, Grieg Seafood, other salmon farming interests, EFTA Irish government agencies and other parties in rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5(2)

Published: 2021-08-24
Reference: FOI/202100221565
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Property Federation event: FOI request

Please provide details of the Scottish Property Federation event attended by Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, Kate Forbes on March 4 March 2020. Specifically: 1) · Pre meeting briefing(s) 2) · Any speech or pre-prepared words 3) · Agenda 4) · Venue and list of attendees 5) · Minutes or notes from meeting 6) ...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-08-23
Reference: FOI/202100228806
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise funding: FOI release

1) What steps the Scottish Government takes to ensure that any firms exporting overseas, which receive funding through Scottish Enterprise, conduct business in a way that is compatible with its framework for ethical international policy. 2) What consideration the Scottish Government has given to ensuring that any Scot...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3

Published: 2021-08-23
Reference: FOI/202100223987
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Covid 19 variants: FOI release

1. Any briefings prepared since February 2021 for Scottish ministers or officials on vaccine escaping Covid-19 variants 2. Any contingency plans held by the Scottish Government for a vaccine escaping Covid-19 variant.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2021-08-23
Reference: FOI/202100225504
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Covid-19 outbreak following Nike conference held in Edinburgh: FOI Review

1) You made at least 45 redactions of text, of unspecified length, in the FOI release responded to on 5th June 21 and published on 14th June 2021 (202000038482), due to an assessment of the information as being "out of scope" Please provide all the information for all of these redactions listed in this FOI release sta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-18
Reference: FOI/202100222971 review of 202000038482
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector