Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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22,922 matching releases

Correspondence on the potential buyer of Grangemouth Refinery: EIR release

(1.) The date on which this and any subsequent meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson took place, on the subject of the potential purchaser of the Grangemouth refinery. (2.) Any documentation relating to meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson on the subject of the potential...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436109
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary of Finance letter referencing Resource and Capital Budgets: FOI release

1. A copy of the letter the Cabinet Secretary of Finance sent on 9th August, which the Cabinet Secretary for Transport refers to. 2. A copy of each letter the Cabinet Secretary for Finance received from each Cabinet Secretary in reply to the original letter. Please include each response from each Cabinet Secretary an...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436178
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence on the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond: FOI release

1. A copy of all emails of staff members of the First Minister’s office that refer to the news of Alex Salmond’s death. The time range of this request is Saturday 12th October to Monday 14th October. Staff members refers to all workers recognised as working directly for the First Minister. All emails means emails se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.39(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436164
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications with Scottish Prison Service regarding HMP Addiewell: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government currently have any plans to nationalise HMP Addiewell? 2. HMP Addiewell is currently operated by Sodexo Justice Services and that contract is expected to run until 2034. Has the Scottish Government sought to end that early? 3. If possible, can you share any correspondence between the S...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.30 s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400435492
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Whiteshore Cockles on North Uist: EIR release

Please share any communications, documents or other material which relates to Whiteshore Cockles on North Uist, spanning from 1 January 2024 to the present date. Please ensure any communications are dated and displayed in chronological order, that media such as images and video are included, and all forms of communica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436602
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Heating and energy usage of Scottish Government estate buildings: EIR release

1) As of the most recent estimate, how is each government building heated? Please give as much detail as possible and break this down by building. E.g., x number of heat pumps, number of zerocarbon district heat networks etc. 2) As of the most recent estimate, from what source is the electricity used in each governmen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436673
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Scottish Labour leader comments on Housing Minister: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails) since 24 September in relation to the topic of Labour leader Anas Sarwar calling for Paul McLennan to be sacked from his role as Housing Minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436871
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland payments made to Ardrossan-Brodick Ferry Service: FOI release

“An itemised breakdown of all payments made to Peel Ports Ltd by Transport Scotland in relation to Ardrossan Harbour in the last decade. I would like this information to include: 1. All payments related to the operation of the Ardrossan-Brodick ferry service, including harbour fees. 2. Payments made to maintain or i...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436814
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Constitutional Futures Division documents that include the phrase "starting fiscal position": FOI release

For the period 17th October 2022 - date, please provide all documentation and correspondence involving the Constitutional Futures Division which includes the phrase "starting fiscal position".

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

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400435999
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

List of Freedom of Information requests submitted: FOI release

In FOI Request Number 202400432136, it was disclosed that 'Journalist A' of the Daily Express, has submitted 353 FOI/EIR Requests so far in 2024. I would like to request, under the FOI Scotland Act, the following information: A list of the text of all FOI requests made by this requester. With requests that were refus...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436151
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Public Bodies Statutory Functions: FOI release

Of the 131 Public Bodies listed in the FOI response 202400431071, which of the bodies carry out functions which are set out in statute? Please state the bodies that have functions conferred on them via legislation and if possible please state the legislation which confers these functions.

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400434135
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government analysis on labour market participation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis undertaken for or by the Scottish Government about a potential brain drain of talent from Scotland to elsewhere in the UK/world due to high taxation and/or negative behavioural changes, written in the last two months ? If this analysis has not been done, why not? In addition to this, an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400435833
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB 2): FOI release

Information relating to the second phase of the Scottish Zero Emission Challenge Fund, including: 1. How many bus operators have been awarded funding? Please provide the names of these companies. 2. How much has been claimed by these operators? Please provide a breakdown of how much has been awarded to each operator....

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400436252
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government alcohol spend each year: FOI release

1. How much does the Scottish Government spend each year on alcohol (for events etc). Please provide data for each year since 2022/23, including the current year to date. 2. Please provide detail on the total volume of alcohol purchased by the Scottish Government. e.g 300 bottles of vodka, 400 bottles of gin etc. Plea...

FOI cost limit 40 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400435768
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Dwellings Occupied by Students with Council Tax Exemptions, by Local Authority (2014-2024): FOI release

“The number of properties that used an exemption from Council Tax because they: A: Were students' halls of residence B: Were occupied only by students or students and their non-British spouses, civil partners or dependants …for each Scottish local authority for the past ten years.”

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400435931
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Discussions regarding Scottish Fiscal Commission's August Fiscal Update: FOI Review

Orginal Rquest 202400430336 I would be grateful if you could include the content of all discussions between Scottish Government civil servants and / or ministers regarding the Scottish Fiscal Commission's August Fiscal Update, prior to its publication on August 27. Please include all emails, WhatsApps and any other fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435629 Review of 202400430336
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding August Fiscal Update: FOI Review

Original request: 202400430333 Provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its August Fiscal Update, which was published on August 27. Please include the content of all electronic communications and any requests for changes or corrections that were made to t...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435434 Review of 202400430333
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance meetings information: EIR Review

Original request: 202400429639 A list of all internal meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since July 2023. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435268 Review of 202400429639
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Greenhouse gas emissions, farming funding and First Minister Perthshire visit: EIR release

Q1 request: Are oil and gas emissions included in the 2045 net zero plans? Q2 request: In the House of Commons on May 9, SNP MP Steven Bonnar said: "The SNP Government have guaranteed Scottish farmers the level of funding that was available pre-Brexit, unlike the Tories here in England or indeed the Labour party in Wa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 4 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436036
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the A737 Dalgarven road works: EIR release

On 16/09/24 worked commenced on the A737 Dalgarven for the installation of a new filter drain and footpath construction. I wish to request all information held by Transport Scotland in relation to this work. This should include, but not limited to, - all emails and similar correspondence relating to the work - all det...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6 s.7 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400437612
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cycle path design documents between Shawhead and EuroCentral: EIR release

A copy of any Design Documents in relation to the cycle path that runs between Shawhead and EuroCentral.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436810
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minister for Equalities meeting with Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 21 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities and Stonewall and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436607
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 22 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities and LGBT Youth Scotland and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436610
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with Time for Inclusive Education: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 22 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities and Time for Inclusive Education and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436611
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with Leap Sports: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 23 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities and LEAP Sports and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436614
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector