Scottish Government FOI Index

21,866releases indexed

39,490attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,114partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,114 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4932 s.20 4281 s.34(1) 3591 s.39(2) 3482 s.30 2879 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1988 s.11(2) 1572 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-07 2 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 924 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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21,866 matching releases

Removal of non-residential social care charging: FOI release

With regards to the removal of non-residential social care charging, you asked for information regarding: why the plan for implementation as set out in the timetable for April 2023 implementation has not been met what the current status of the timetable for implementation is what current work is being undertaken towar...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202300387766
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

XL Bully Dogs ban in UK: FOI release

To enquire about the ban on XL Bully dog breeds throughout the UK due to an alleged increased in attacks. I also wanted to ask why the ban is not being applied to Scottish legislation and solely Wales and England, and if it might apply in the future. SNP community safety minister, Siobhian Brown wrote to the SNP about...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 16 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202300387170
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ukrainian refugee accommodation: FOI release

"how many vacant hotel rooms and other types of accommodation units have been held by the Scottish Government for Ukrainian refugees from 24 February 2022 to the present". "the cost of these vacant rooms to the taxpayer per day" and "whether this changed over time". "the total amount of money spent on accommodation for...

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

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202300386179
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine

Correspondence for auditor of GFG Lochaber smelter and Dalzell steelworks: FOI review

You asked for a review of our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200328214. You submitted the following request: Please can you send me the correspondence set out in FOI 202200321971 "information released" unredacted. I am seeking disclosure of all reda...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2) s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202200332486 Review of 202200328214
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial Briefing - Dalzell Steel on 14/12/2022: FOI release

Any briefing notes prepared for Minister Ivan McKee ahead of answering Willie Rennie MSPs question on Dalzell Steel on 14/12/22. A copy of any correspondence between ministers, officials and civil servants relating to the preparation of materials to support the minister in answering this question.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202200335536
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of FTE staff working on processing ADP payments: FOI release

The number of FTE staff working on processing ADP payments. The number of applications for ADP for the last 6 months, broken down by month.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300345027
Directorate
Topic

Excess deaths in Scotland: FOI review

Due to the large amount of excess deaths in Scotland over the past 2 years, are the Scottish Government looking into the causes, and if not, why not?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300340041
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting with TATA steel 5 Dec 22: FOI release

A copy of the minutes of the meeting between the Scottish Government and TATA Steel on 5th December 2022. A copy of all correspondence, including those which involve ministers, Special Advisors and the media office, around the setting up of this meeting.

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.59 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300345908
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Policy on the retention of WhatsApp messages: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s policy on the retention of WhatsApp messages in its records management system. The Scottish Government’s policy on whether the term “correspondence” in a Freedom of Information request is taken to include WhatsApp messages. The number of WhatsApp messages retained by the Scottish Government’s ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending whatsapp s.12

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300348653
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors: FOI review

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors, Deloitte and/or Teneo, since May 1, 2022 to date. I am writing to you to request an int...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: FOI/202300337599 Review of 202200332035
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details for contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Professional Frameworks: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Government's Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services, details for all contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Professional Frameworks: Job role or placement name Start Date End date.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300350459
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications relating to petition PE1458: FOI review

Information contained in documents, meetings, communications and discussions and any private chat groups or messenger services - within, and between – the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation including the Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Serv...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: FOI/202300348435 Review of 202300345955
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North & South], details for all contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: Job role or placement name Start Date End date.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300350466
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Offences under The Shellfish (Restrictions on Taking by Unlicensed Fishing Boats) (Scotland) Order 2017: EIR release

Has Marine Scotland taken any enforcement or other action in relation to offences under The Shellfish (Restrictions on Taking by Unlicensed Fishing Boats) (Scotland) Order 2017? If so please provide statistics, broken down either into Sheriff Court districts, or Fishery Office boundaries. As the information you have r...

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

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202300351431
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Regarding Humza Yousaf's meeting with Pakistan Consulate: FOI review

You asked for a review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: All correspondence (either written in letters or in emails presumably) between Humza Yousaf, his ministerial office at the time and the Pakistan Consul General regarding this meeting. Including corr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: FOI/202300348980 Review of 202300344949
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 801 stage payment 7: EIR release

With reference to the Stage 7 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 20/10/2016, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: What evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the seventh milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. What checks were carrie...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202200291919
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with CEO of Business for Scotland and Believe in Scotland: FOI release

Please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil servants, and Special Advisers) and Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, CEO of Business for Scotland and Believe in Scotland, 1st May 2021 - date.

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300373212
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Cladding Stakeholder Group information: EIR review

Documents relating to the Cladding Stakeholder Group (formed in June 2021 all monthly agendas and minutes, since the Group was formed the full membership list of the Group, including any historical membership lists where members have left/joined the terms of reference for the group any documents produced by the Scotti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: EIR/202200320481 Review of FOI/202200313906
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister meeting with Tesco CEO: FOI release

"The detailed minutes of the First Minister Humza Yousaf’s meeting with Tesco CEO Ken Murphy on the 25th April".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300372744
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data request: EIR release

I require all VMS data of vessels that transited through the following area between 15th September 2022 12:00 and 16th September 2022 06:00. P1 60°57.0' N, 002°18.0' W P2 60°57.0' N, 003°48.0' W P3 60°15.0' N, 002°18.0' W P4 60°15.0' N, 003°48.0' W Please provide details of the VMS reports received from vessels du...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: 202300363935
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Women's Health Plan and Endometriosis Advisory Group meetings: FOI release

1. To request all information held regarding the Women’s Health Plan and how this has been implemented and advised upon using a Quality Improvement (QI) method. 2. To request all information held specifically regarding endometriosis within the Women’s Health Plan and thus what steps have been taken to improve women’s ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300372711
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Aberdeen To Central Belt Stakeholders Group Meetings: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the Aberdeen to Central Belt Key Stakeholders Group meetings covering the past 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: 202300358666
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Anonymised VMS data September and October 2022: EIR release

Further to EIR/202300351843, and noting that you rely on the exception under regulation 11 (2) of EIR, the following vessel information on a non-identifiable basis (i.e., disclosing the presence of any vessels within the coordinates and timeframes requested, but not disclosing the name of any such vessels). All vessel...

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

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: 202300356656
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Declined invitation to meet Pentlands farmers 1 February 2023: FOI release

With regards to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity and for the period 21 October 2021 to 21 April 2023: how many meetings requests the Minister received from representative bodies for business (and of those, how many were declined or accepted) how many meetings requests the Mini...

FOI unclear 75 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: 202300352855
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Rural payments made in the last ten years to particular organisations managing or owning Millden Estate in Angus: FOI review

Please could you provide details of all rural payments to all the organisations that were or are managing and/or owning the Millden Estate, Angus over the last ten years. Please could you state which of these organisations received rural payments and provide a complete breakdown of these payments, including individual...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: FOI/202200318320 Review of 202200316570
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector