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

Correspondences around the Court of Session defeat for Gender Reforms: FOI release

Any correspondence between special advisers, senior civil servants within either the constitution or legal directorate, and ministers within the Scottish Government and SNP party officials around the court of session defeat for gender reforms. This should cover between September 1 2023 and December 31 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.35 s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400407156
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Falkirk Council in regards to flood prevention schemes: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government - this includes Scottish Ministers and Scottish Government civil servants/officials - and the minutes of any meetings with Falkirk Council in regards to flood prevention schemes. For a time frame I am interested in all of the above over the last six months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400406727
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

All meetings attended by the Cabinet Secretary for Health: FOI release

1. All briefings provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Health from the time of the appointment of Neil Gray to the role to present day. 2. The minutes for all meetings attended by the Cabinet Secretary for Health from a week before the appointment of Neil Gray to the role to present day.

FOI already published 55 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400400527
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

House of Commons boundaries, Scotch Whisky export duty and recall petition: FOI release

Q1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, all briefings and notes/minutes from meetings, about the Boundary Commission's 2023 review of House of Commons boundaries, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI [2 April 2024]? Q2. Could...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.17 s.14 s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400407175
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Interlinked fire and smoke alarms and military planes landing at Prestwick airport: FOI release

1. How many Scottish properties have interlinked fire and smoke alarms, as needed through new regulations from February 2022? - How many do not have interlinked fire and smoke alarms, and how many properties have an unknown status? 2. All correspondence, including internal, sent and received by the Scottish Government...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.5 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400407618
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Housing, Public sector

Minimum unit pricing uprate: FOI release

1. Could you supply all the evidence utilised by the Scottish Government to announce the minimum unit pricing uprate, including details and minutes of meetings held between officials and ministers to decide on the uprate as well as correspondence between officials, ministers and special advisers on the same topic? -Can...

FOI cost limit 70 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.12 s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400398860
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting of Former First Minister and Chinese Consul General in Scotland: FOI release

Minutes of the meeting on 16 January between the First Minister and Zhang Biao, Chinese Consul General in Scotland. All internal and external correspondence relating to this meeting. This should include email, WhatsApp or any other form of electroniccommunication as well as any handwritten notes or notes taken from ve...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400409335
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence concerning United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): FOI release

1. What was the reason Humza Yousaf gave to overrule officials to give money to UNRWA as reported here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/03/08/humza-yousaf-gave-250k-gaza-despite-officialadvice/ -Could you supply any analysis done on this decision and why it was overruled? 2. Could you supply all internal c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.36 s.30 s.38(1) s.38 s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400403608
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Tay Forest National Park bid: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence conducted between Ms Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (including all staff in her department), and Provost Xander McDade from Perth & Kinross Council (including all staff in Perth & Kinross Council involved in the Tay Forest Bid) in respect of the p...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400408122
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Storm Gerrit damage and Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association briefing: EIR release

1. All briefings, correspondence, including internal, minutes and notes from meetings, held by the Scottish Government regarding £61m being deferred from the agriculture and rural budget, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23957605.anger-scots-farmers-hit-vital-fun...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405639
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Former Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance's meetings with Accountant in Bankruptcy Staff: FOI release

1. Copies of all written communications, including emails and electronic messages, and minutes of meetings between the Accountant in Bankruptcy Staff, Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament staff and the Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance, Tom Arthur MSP and any other external stakeholders, including...

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400405634
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Hate Crime Bill discussions and costs: FOI release

1. Could you supply a full list of stakeholders the Scottish Government discussed the hate crime with between the time it was passed at Holyrood in 2021 (April 23 2021 until April 1 2024)? 2. How much has been spent on the hate crime bill since 2023, including a breakdown of costs, i.e. on advertising campaign, etc? ...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.4 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400408748
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Artificial Intelligence (AI) register, National Strategy for Economic Transformation and the Hate Hurts video: FOI release

1. All discussions and analysis written by the Scottish Government about the decision to become the first part of the UK to make it mandatory to register any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the public sector. -The full cost of creating the Scottish AI register, with full breakdown of this. 2. All discussion...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.12 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.28 s.38 s.36(1) s.34(1) s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400408520
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Communities and third sector, Economy, +1 more … Public sector

Celtic and Rangers correspondence with the Former First Minister and Not for EU labelling on products: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Rangers and Humza Yousaf, or mentioning Rangers and Humza Yousaf, from between January 1 2024 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence between Rangers and Humza Yousaf, or mentioning Celtic and Humza Yousaf, from between January 1 2024 and the date of this FOI. 3. All corresponden...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400408644
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Brexit, Public sector

Single Species Threshold in UK Forestry Standards: EIR release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act to request information pertaining to the deliberations behind the single species threshold in the UK Forestry Standard 2023 (UKFS). Specifically, I seek access to all relevant correspondence and communications involving Scottish Forestry, including but not limited to em...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400393864
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Post Office Horizon IT system concerns: FOI release

Any documentation in any form which details when any official or politician was first made aware of any concerns around the Post Office Horizon IT system.

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

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400393280
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government’s negotiations with Local Government and NHS: FOI release

Maree Todd’s letter to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on 6th December (available here) refers to the “Scottish Government’s tripartite negotiations with Local Government and NHS”. In relation to these negotiations, please could you provide: A) Agendas, minutes, papers and all other documents and meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202300389478
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

XL Bully ban evidence and analysis: EIR release

1. Could you supply all analysis done by the Scottish Government on how many XL Bullies are now in Scotland following the ban in England and Wales. 2. Humza Yousaf said in an interview on January 5 that "We have a very controlled and quite tight regime when it comes to the management of animals, control of dogs, and t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400394658
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding members of the Former First Minister's family and human rights concerns: FOI release

1. Could you supply an average employment contract for a Scottish Government civil servant? 2. Could you supply the rules surrounding whether the spouse or family member of the First Minister is allowed to hold interviews with the media in Bute House? 3. Could you supply any correspondence, briefings, minutes or note...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17 s.27 s.29 s.30 s.25(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400394712
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Freedom of Information (FOI) meeting: FOI release

As part of the response to Freedom of Information request 202400392901, a copy of an email sent to James Wallace was released. A portion of that email read: "If it is to be kept in, I will reach back out to Comms for lines. [Redacted] made me aware that this was touched on at Friday’s FOI meeting with yourself & David”...

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

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400395438
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

GDP figures, Industrial Injuries Bill, Scottish Budget and Ambassador Berger correspondence: FOI release

1. All briefings prepared for Ministers, correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, plus notes and minutes, held about August 2023 GDP figures in Scotland, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All estimations and analysis done by the Scottish Government about t...

FOI already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.29 s.25 s.17(1) s.32(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.32 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400393765
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Economy, Health and social care, International, +1 more … Public sector

Policy on WhatsApp and other mobile messaging apps: FOI release

Part 1] Could you please send me all internal communications - including, but not limited to, emails, messages, minutes from meetings, communications between officials and between Ministers and officials - relating to the Scottish Government's policy on WhatsApp and other mobile messaging apps such as Telegram and Sign...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.12 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400395064
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Energy Consents Unit and Wardell Armstrong correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence between the Energy Consents Unit and Wardell Armstrong regarding the Rogerhill Solar and BESS pre-application, ECU reference ECU00004823. You also requested details of any meetings that have taken place between ECU and Wardell Armstrong, and any minutes taken, and what was discussed and/or agreed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400395989
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Meeting between Humza Yousaf and Police Scotland Chief Constable: FOI release

Any notes or minutes taken from discussions held between Humza Yousaf and Police Scotland Chief Constable Iain Livingstone on June 18 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400395616
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

National Clinical Director of Healthcare Quality and Strategy and council tax rises: FOI release

1. All minutes from meetings Jason Leitch has held in the last three years (2021-24) where he mentions the words "open and honest" together. 2. All correspondence received (including internal) and sent, including minutes from phone calls and meetings, between councils and the Scottish Government which mentions council...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400396145
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector