Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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22,642 matching releases

International bond markets: FOI release

On the 17th of October the First Minister announced that the Scottish Government were in the process of considering the issuance to the international bond markets. 1. I would like to see any analysis or discussion by the Scottish Government with respect to likely interest rates which the bonds would carry and in parti...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300381383
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government modelling: FOI release

This request relates to the “Scottish Government modelling” mentioned in this publication: https://www.gov.scot/news/bad-brexit-deal-for-scotland-1/. Please provide the mentioned modelling, including the full spreadsheets, and all correspondence, minutes, notes, and any other relevant documents surrounding the process...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300385628
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Treatment of complications due to foreign trips for cosmetic surgery: FOI release

How many patients are treated for complications on the NHS after returning from foreign trips for cosmetic surgery, particularly in the NHSGGC area.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300386577
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ferguson Marine expenses: FOI release

1. For each financial year since the government took ownership of Ferguson Marine, the amount spent on external advice provision relating to the yard. a) This should include but not be limited to; due diligence work, legal advice, consultancy work, or other services for which external individuals or companies were hir...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: FOI/202300384823
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Addressing Depopulation Action Alan: FOI release

1. Could you supply all the actions the Scottish Government is taking to address depopulation? 2. Could you supply all documentation held about plans to curb depopulation, including policy proposals, correspondence sent and received, briefing notes, and minutes/notes from meetings, from the last three months? 3. What...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.12

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202400422727
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Skills delivery landscape independent review: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the skills delivery landscape independent review, specifically: 1. Was a compliant procurement process carried out to award the review to James Withers? 2. What was the total value paid to James Withers to carry out his review? 3. If a compliant procurement process was carried out...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.5 s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300366150
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A95 Gaich to Craggan consultancy costs: EIR release

“1. The total fees and costs incurred to Jacobs in respect of work carried out on the A95 Gaich to Craggan Scheme, to the point at which work ceased. 2. Confirmation of the basis upon which the contract was awarded to Jacobs and information around any global arrangement in place with them in respect of other projects ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.10(4)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202400407325
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

South City Way in Glasgow and Connecting Woodside infrastructure projects: FOI release

1. Could you detail the current progress on a number of major new segregation infrastructure projects, and how much they have cost so far, and the original budget and deadlines for them: South City Way in Glasgow Connecting Woodside

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202400422998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Service payments to specific organisations: FOI release

Whether the Scottish Government or affiliated bodies have engaged the services of or made payments to the following organisations. Where this has occurred please provide electronic copies of associated documentation. BELLADRUM WIND LIMITED (SC491255) ENERGY UNLIMITED LLP (SO304583) REN231 LLP (SO304584) GREEN ENGINEE...

FOI unclear 50 score 99 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200301263
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings with National Galleries Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date ? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwis...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328121
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gra...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328130
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Various questions relating to Independence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government this year, along with any briefings or correspondence, about how much it would cost to set up a new defence force, as well as a new security agency in the event of independence? 2. Could you supply all analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.12 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202400414173
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) ...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328125
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gray exchan...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200327181
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings with Creative Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Creative Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Angu...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200327184
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Transport Scotland social media management tool data: FOI release

1. Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? 2. Start date & duration of framework/contract with the supplier. 3. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date. 4. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible f...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200327299
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development and Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of Historic Environment Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328118
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland meetings and correspondence: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Historic Environment Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwi...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328117
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Former Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development engagement with National Galleries Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Galleries Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil G...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200328127
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited contract for the building of new ferries: EIR release

With regard to the document confirming which Scottish minister agreed to proceed with offering Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited a contract for the building of new ferries in October 2015 has been located and provided to Parliament". 1) Where the document was found, specifically where it had been located; 2) Who in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200303955
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy spend on external legal advice: FOI release

The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (i.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date) 1a) Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. 1b) If possible, please provide the final settlement or damages or other...

FOI cost limit 45 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12 s.20 s.26 s.21 s.33(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202200332510
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Balgowan Woodland creation: EIR release

I submitted a series of concerns (as advised, by email to [Name Redacted]) with regards to the above development [Balygowan Woodland Creation]. This is enclosed as an attachment - for reference. This information was submitted on Tuesday 18th April 2023. We have never received any response to the concerns raised. We ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: EIR/202300372937
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Regulation 14 of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009: EIR release

Copies of all requests for action and review made under regulation 14 of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009 which have been received by the Scottish Ministers, or as much information about each request as you can disclose; An explanation as to what steps, if any, were taken by the Scottish Minister...

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

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: EIR/202300372651
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Community Link Workers: FOI release

A copy of all briefing and correspondence, since the 31 March 2023, between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) relat...

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

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300374008
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOI) training materials: FOI release

Documentation provided to Government employees for the purpose of training to deal with FOI requests.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300374455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector