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

Shirley-Anne Somerville meetings Sept/Oct 2022: 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: Shirley-Anne Somerville's meeting with ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 99 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300338462
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bus taskforce meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes from each meeting of the Bus Taskforce since it was established on 6th October 2022.

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300352483
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Timeline of Scottish Government/UK Government correspondence leading to section 35 order: FOI release

On the 19th of April 2023, during a statement to the Scottish Parliament on the Challenge to the UK Government’s Section 35 Order on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, Shirley Ann Somerville referred to a timeline of correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government when she said the followin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.35 s.3(2) s.28(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300352517
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce meetings in 2023: FOI release

How many meetings of the Nursing and Midwifery Taskforce have taken place in 2023? If you could please provide the date(s) of each meeting.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2023-11-20
Reference: FOI/202300375237
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

SQA exam results for 2021: FOI release

Any correspondence including but not limited to emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages or internal messaging apps such as Gchat and details of meetings including agendas, minutes, notes, handouts, attendance lists, location, and purpose, on the topic of the SQA exam results for 2021 to and from the Scottish Governme...

FOI already published 80 score 471 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202100230956
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meetings of the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care Sept-Oct 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the ScottishGovernment including attached documents, meeting handouts,memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Kevin Stewart's meetings with IJB Chief o...

FOI not held 70 score 89 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202300338442
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors: FOI release

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 November 28, 2022 to date.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202300337602
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Correspondence regarding Mermaids charity: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) regarding the Mermaids Charity from 25 September 2022 onwards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202200329739
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland's offshore wind route map: EIR release

On 28th September 2010, the Scottish Government published Scotland's offshore wind route map: developing Scotland's offshore wind industry to 2020. The first line of the Executive Summary reads: “Scotland has an estimated 25% of Europe‟s offshore wind potential.” Please provide all internal Scottish Government (inclu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202200329849
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence of discussion relating to domestic abuse: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails, notes, minutes of meetings, discussions or otherwise) between senior civil servants, special advisers, or the First Minister on the topic of domestic abuse between 30 March 2022 and the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202300339894
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications about the Highland Council Short-Term Letting Licensing scheme: FOI release

All recorded materials held by the Scottish Government that relate to communications between the government and the following organisations (or public relations firms acting on their behalf) in relation to the Highland Council Short-Term Letting Licensing scheme. This could include, but should not be limited to, emails...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202300364251
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings with Ofgem about TNUoS reforms: EIR release

Any notes/minutes of meetings with Ofgem on the subject of TNUoS reforms, attended by representatives of the Scottish Government, from 1st November 2021 to date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-15
Reference: 202200332794
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Police Pension Remedy figures: FOI release

Information regarding the Police 2015 Remedy application by SPPA: 1. As of today's date how many persons who have already retired will be impacted and have to be contacted by SPPA within the 18 month period from 1 October 2023? 2. Regarding retired members to be contacted, what are the current project plans in place ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: FOI/202300374352
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Single Use Cups Charge Advisory Group: EIR release

1. What date was the Single Use Cups Charge Advisory Group formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members renumerated in any way?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: FOI/202300379374
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence and minutes of meetings between SG and owners of BiFab manufacturing yard 2020-2022: FOI release

All (a) correspondence and (b) minutes of meetings and discussions, from during the last 2 years, between the Scottish Government and the owners of the BiFab manufacturing yard in Fife. Please be aware that the yard has changed ownership during that period. A copy of communications with each set of owners is requested....

FOI released 100 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200283593
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fertility treatment deferrals and COVID vaccines: FOI release

The following information/documentation, regarding the current and previous rules applied to NHS patients seeking fertility/assisted conception services: What number of women in Scotland have miscarried or birthed stillborn children as a direct result of contracting coronavirus, since the pandemic began? What number o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.38 s.20 8 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200284968
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Keith Brown's meeting with Ian Duddy, Unison reps, Criag Naylor, and Jim Savege: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202300338452
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Masks in communal areas of schools: FOI release

The exact criteria (eg Covid case or hospitalisation rates, rates of vaccination) that need to be met before our children will no longer be asked by the Scottish Government to wear masks in communal areas of schools. Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the EIS, where the continuation of the...

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202200291629
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of Network Strategy Group: FOI release

I write to request the minutes of the above [NSPSG] group. As you will see from the response printed below I wrote to CalMac on 20th January requesting them from their organisation. They have as below advised that the request should be directed towards yourselves. For the avoidance of doubt I am seeking the minutes, t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202200282711
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Low Emission Zones (LEZ) Funding - costs to date and estimated annual running costs: FOI release

Information on the costs for Low Emission Zones including any costs to date and estimated running costs per year.ie. to request any update on the information contained in the document below at Section 5: LEZ Funding Update. https://www.lowemissionzones.scot/uploads/docs/Air-LEZ-Leadership-Group-Minutes-13-15-December-2...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.5

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: FOI/202300375367
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Minister for Trade and Tom Hunter Foundation: FOI release

All correspondence between Ivan McKee, Minister for Trade, Innovation and his civil servants, and Tom Hunter of the Hunter Foundation. I am looking for copies of all letters, emails, minutes of meetings, presentations, reports, and messages via Whatsapp, Signal or similar from April 2019 until May 2021.

FOI not held 70 score 332 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-10
Reference: 202100210817
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on reducing emissions from the fishing industry: EIR release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) within the Scottish Government regarding reducing emissions from the fishing industry, since May 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-10
Reference: 202200293896
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group: FOI release

All the minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group (SLWG) to ascertain what is the current situation of malnutrition in Scotland and why it was not being monitored at all by the Scottish Government before now.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-09
Reference: 202300337427
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government issued bonds: FOI release

A record of meetings between credit ratings agencies and Scottish government officials since 2015. I'd like to know the date of the meeting; which Scottish government official(s) attended; the name of the credit agency in question and of the representatives at the meeting; and any minutes or other documents regarding t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 459 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.33(2) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-09
Reference: 202100183668
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Advice on wearing face coverings: FOI release

The content of all advice provided to Scottish ministers by their Covid advisors about the extent to which wearing a face covering stops the transmission of the BA.2 type of the omicron variant. Please include school settings, workplaces, public transport, shops, places of leisure such as theatres and gyms, tourism se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-09
Reference: 202200290091
Directorate
Topic: Public sector