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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3,064 matching releases

Correspondence regarding social media misinformation: FOI release

All the documentation received or sent by John Swinney/his office including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and policy notes, about social media misinformation and what can be done, between August 1 2024 and August 15 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446556
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Meeting with senior figures in offshore wind and hydrogen industries: EIR release

According to media reports, Kate Forbes met with senior figures in the offshore wind and hydrogen industries on 18th November 2024. Please provide all briefing materials prepared ahead of this meeting, and any notes/minutes recording who attended the meeting and what was discussed.

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

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: EIR/202500446798
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation and correspondence from David Davis MP: FOI release

All documentation held about or from David Davis MP, including correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, between July 1 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202400443239
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Levelling Up: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about levelling up cash from the UK Government, including correspondence sent and received, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, between October 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500447289
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

New Ministerial code queries: FOI release

1) In regards to 2.6 within the new ministerial code, can the Government please provide any guidance or information provided to the new independent advisers on the ministerial code on how they should go about their role. This should include but not be limited to introductory guides after joining the government, briefin...

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

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500447009
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

James Hamilton QC's correspondence and meetings: FOI release

1. Which parliamentary question John Swinney cleared an answer for that was sent by a member of the secretariat working for James Hamilton. Please state which parliamentary question this was, provide the original draft of the question answer that was sent to John Swinney and any comments, suggested changes or feedback ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-05
Reference: FOI/202400438445
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

I would like to request the following information: 1. A copy of the minutes of the meeting that took place on Thursday 5th December. 2. A copy of any WhatsApp or Text messages sent to the FM or written by the FM that relates to Health checks since 15th November 2024 to 20th December 2024. 3. A copy of any emails sen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-05
Reference: FOI/202500446735
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes of meetings of flood risk management working group: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group from September 2024 to today’s date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: EIR/202400445508
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

ScotWind leasing round correspondence: EIR release

For the period 26th May 2020 to 17th January 2022, please provide a list of all meetings (in person or virtual) involving Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries which discussed the ScotWind leasing round. For each meeting, please provide the date of the meeting, a list of participants, and the minutes of the meeting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: EIR/202400442008
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

National Tennis Centre closure correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about the National Tennis Academy in Scotland shutting down, from the last six months. All correspondence, including minutes from meetings and briefings, between Celtic and Rangers...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: FOI/202500446528
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial visits to Cairngorm Mountain regarding the funicular railway: FOI release

A list of official ministerial visits to Cairngorm Mountain pertaining to the funicular between 2018 - when it broke down - to the present day and the minutes from any meetings held involving ministers during or surrounding visits.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445753
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Low Emission Zone correspondence and statistics: FOI release

1. How much in total has Transport Scotland/Scottish Government spent on installing Low Emission Zones in Scotland, with a breakdown of costs? 2. On May 9, Fiona Hyslop told the Scottish Parliament: "The number of licensed Glasgow City Council taxis reduced from 1,390 in May 2023 to 1,347 in January 2024. However, tha...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence meetings spending s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445382
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between the First Minister and newspaper editors: FOI release

The number and list of meetings the First Minister has had with newspaper editors since taking office, and for the minutes/notes from these meetings.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500447632
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Inspiring Scotland meeting attendee list: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting where FM John Swinney met with Inspiring Scotland on the 27/08/24, along with who attended and how long the meeting lasted.

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445515
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Fiscal Commission correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, all briefings and analysis written by/about and all minutes/notes from meetings, about or from the Scottish Fiscal Commission, between November 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445350
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Tobacco and Vapes Bill: FOI release

1. Could you supply minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish and UK Governments about the plans for banning smoking in public places in Scotland, from between September 15 and the date of this FOI October 15? Note: We interpret your request to mean for question one ‘between September 15 and the date of this FO...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.28(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445285
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Institute for Fiscal Studies: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, to/from Institute for Fiscal Studies or about this organisation, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400437469
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Acting Minister for Climate Action's visit to the Scottish Open: FOI release

The attendance list, guest list, meeting minutes, agenda, and any briefing or civil service submission to Dr Alasdair Allan linked to his visit to the Scottish Open on July 14.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445145
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Air departure tax (ADT) meeting information: FOI release

Following on from FOI reference 202400439000, you asked that we: 1) Augment the table of meetings with a list of those invited to each meeting. In cases where you have a record of one or more individuals attending a particular meeting who were not included on the meeting invite, please can you also provide this inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445224
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Conservatives proposal for tax cuts documentation: FOI release

1. Copies of any briefing material, meeting details, or correspondence prepared or shared by the Scottish Government regarding Scottish Conservative proposals for tax cuts. 2. A list of attendees for any meetings on this topic, along with dates and minutes, if available.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.29 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444260
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy meetings with Centrica: FOI release

1. Did Ms Martin attend a meeting with Mr O Shea, or any other Centrica board members at COP29? 2. If so, what was discussed at this meeting? Please share any relevant information like agendas, minutes, briefing notes etc.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400445580
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meetings regarding Higher History exams: FOI release

1. Whether any meetings were held between Jenny Gilruth MSP and SQA Chief Executive Fiona Robertson before or prior to the recent Education Committee session regarding Higher History. 2. For any such meetings, I request: The date and location of the meeting. A list of attendees. Copies of minutes, notes, or any other...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444236
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Greek Ambassador: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about Angus Robertson's meeting with Greek ambassador Yannis Tsaousis on October 31, from the last four months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444465
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Teachers Remedy statement statistics: FOI release

1) Please send me the number of teachers waiting for remedy statements as of December, 21, 2024. 2) Please send me the number of teachers waiting for the resolution of revoked, early retirement buyout reduction, ERRBO payments. 3) Please send me the minutes of the pension scheme advisory board meeting on 18th Decembe...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400446241
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Alcohol Focus Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis written for or by the Scottish Government about the price of alcohol due to a supermarket levy and minimum unit pricing increase? 2. Could you all briefings and documentation held about minimum unit pricing targeting dependent drinkers? 3. Could you supply all correspondence sent betw...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.12 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444638
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector