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

Humza Yousaf's meetings with NHS Lothian: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Humza Yousaf's meeting with NHS Lothian...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-17
Reference: 202200331303
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence concerning National Treatment centre Inverness: EIR release

All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, notes of meetings and telephone conversations, since 1 September 2021 between Scottish Government Ministers/Officials/Special Advisors and NHS Highland concerning the completion date and operational date of the National Treatment Centre, Inverness. As the information you ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-16
Reference: 202200280090
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish stoma forum: FOI release

A list of all dates when the Scottish Stoma Forum has met since the 1st of January 2016 A copy of the minutes of the Scottish Stoma Forum at all meeting that they have had since the 1st of January 2016 A list of all dates when the Scottish Stoma Nurse Forum has met since the 1st of January 2016 A copy of the minutes Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-16
Reference: 202200290010
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and John Ireland of the Scottish Fiscal Commission, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 2022003255...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-16
Reference: 202200331356
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Philip Whyte of the Institute for Public Policy Research: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Philip Whyte of the Institute for Public Policy Research, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference ...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-16
Reference: 202200331364
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Ewan Hunter relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Ewan Hunter of the The Hunter Foundation, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-16
Reference: 202200331371
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Energy related working groups: EIR release

For the following working groups: A. Non-domestic energy consumers working group B. Onshore Wind Strategic Leadership Group C. Offshore Renewables Short Life Working Group D. Renewables Export Plan Delivery Group 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member of these group? 3. What is the cost...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1)

Published: 2023-12-15
Reference: EIR/202300381310
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 4 August, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for correspondence, records or minutes of any meetings regarding discussions over protests at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, including discu...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.25 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-15
Reference: FOI - 202300369630 review of 202300365029
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019: FOI release

All briefing and correspondence between officials and ministers and all fourteen health boards (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) relating to the implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.01 182 attachments

Published: 2023-12-15
Reference: 202200304110
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Domestic Abuse Leavers Fund- Scottish Women’s Aid: FOI release

A list of all meetings held with Scottish Women’s Aid on the topic of a leavers fund to supportvictims of domestic abuse to leave abusive relationships. All correspondence related to these meetings including the minutes of the meeting, any briefing notes provided to ministers related to these meetings, any notes or ana...

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

Published: 2023-12-14
Reference: FOI/202300372279
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Domestic abuse leavers fund- COSLA: FOI release

A list of all meetings held with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) on the topic of a leavers fund to support victims of domestic abuse to leave abusive relationships. All correspondence related to these meetings including the minutes of the meeting, any briefing notes provided to ministers related to...

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

Published: 2023-12-14
Reference: FOI/202300372283
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Domestic abuse leavers fund- Child Poverty Action Group: FOI release

A list of all meetings held with the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) on the topic of a leavers fund to support victims of domestic abuse to leave abusive relationships. All correspondence related to these meetings including the minutes of the meeting, any briefing notes provided to ministers related to these meetings...

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

Published: 2023-12-14
Reference: FOI/202300372286
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meeting relating to Deposit Return Scheme (DRS): EIR release

“A list of Lorna Slater’s meeting on the Deposit Return Scheme between 1 July 2023 to 18 August 2023.” “The minutes Lorna Slater’s meeting on the Deposit Return Scheme between 1 July 2023 to 18 August 2023.” “The number meeting that the Scottish Government had with Circularity Scotland, and its administrators, from 1 J...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-14
Reference: FOI/202300372640
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meeting with Circularity Scotland Ltd individuals on April 13 and 18: EIR release

“All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to Lorna Slater's meeting with Circularity Scotland Ltd individual...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-14
Reference: FOI/202300369454
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Secondary school teacher recruitment and vacancies: FOI release

Information on teacher recruitment and vacancies in Scottish secondary schools together with any unpublished minutes from the Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group and information on future meeting dates.

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-14
Reference: FOI/202300375416
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture overseas trips: FOI release

"1. How many air miles has Angus Robertson racked up since becoming the cabinet secretary for the constitution in May 2021? Breakdown of these trips. 2. All minutes and briefings/notes taken during Angus Robertson's meeting with Bruno van der Pluijm on June 27. 3. All expense receipts submitted by those who attended ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.10(4) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: FOI/202300374239
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Baby Loss units: FOI release

I would like to request under the Freedom of information act any and all Scottish Government correspondence with NHS Lanarkshire concerning the Baby Loss/ Miscarriage units due to open soon. Including any correspondence from previous Minister for Women’s Health Maree Todd. I would also like details of any and all meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: FOI/202300370836
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Forestry and the Scottish Government regarding the 2022-23 budget: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Scottish Forestry and the Scottish Government regarding the 2022-23 Scottish Government budget, limited to correspondence dates be...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 26 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202200285844
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Celtic FC regarding their title and treble celebrations in Glasgow: FOI release

All correspondence between Celtic FC and the Scottish Government between April 1 2023 and the date of this FOI regarding their title and treble celebrations in Glasgow. All briefing notes and internal correspondence regarding Celtic FC and their title and treble celebrations in Glasgow between April 1 2023 and the date...

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

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202300366343
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Flood risk management working group meetings: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group for May, June & July 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300371481
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Agriculture and rural development stakeholder and agriculture reform implementation oversight group: EIR release

1. When did the Agriculture and Rural Development Stakeholder Group last meet? 2. The minutes of the last meeting of the Agriculture and Rural Development Stakeholder Group 3. How often does the Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board meet? 4. How long does a meeting of the Agriculture Reform Implementation O...

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

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300379808
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

RAAC Cross Sector Working Group meeting: FOI release

The agenda, minutes and supporting papers for the 14th August 2023 meeting of the Cross-Sector working group on RAAC.

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

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300373770
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Communication around housing Ukrainian refugees on MS Victoria: FOI release

All documents, meeting minutes and details of communication by the Scottish Government, ministers and special advisors about housing Ukrainian refugees on a ship in Edinburgh. Please provide any details about the communication, including but not limited to emails, letters, text/whatsapp messages, and minutes of meetin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.36(2) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202200332251
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Tom Arthur's meeting with Leigh Sparks: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202300338434
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A9 dualling project between Tomatin to Moy: EIR release

1. All advice and documentation received by Transport Scotland regarding the Tomatin to Moy dualling project. In particular, the timeline to procurement, advice on the offers made and how the process will be changed for the next round of procurement. 2. All correspondence received and sent by Drew Hendry regarding the...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300369752
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport