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

Communication regarding Tenderloin Center (San Francisco): FOI release

Information regarding communication and interaction with the Tenderloin Center in San Francisco. Specifically you asked: All correspondence (including emails, letters, meetings and phone calls) the Scottish Government has received about the Tenderloin Centre based in San Francisco. Please provide this information, inc...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: 202200310918
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

20 mph Task Force Group: FOI release

The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group and whether its agendas and minutes of meetings are to be in the public domain or...

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: 202300355572
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Evidence for COVID-19 face masks: FOI release

Have the Scottish Government ever consulted any industrial hygenists or occupational health and hygiene specialists (example link provided) to assess the safety and efficacy of masking to reduce the spread of COVID-19, if so what was the outcome ? Since 2020 till present have the Scottish Government ever conducted any ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.12

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: FOI/202300373214
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinets discussing closing the attainment gap: FOI release

Can you confirm when closing the attainment gap was last discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers? Can you confirm every cabinet meeting where closing the attainment gap was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since May 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300352402
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ardrossan harbour task force meetings: EIR release

What were the reasons behind the Ardrossan harbour task force minutes from June 2022 not being published online until December? Was the next meeting held in December like planned? If not, why not and when has it been rescheduled to? When are the minutes due to be published and if possible could the minutes be released ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300337123
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transgender cervical screening process: FOI release

Please supply communications, including minutes of meetings, attendances and decision making process, when the decision was made to include transgender people in the cervical screening process. Please supply the cost of this for NHS Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings spending

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300348333
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Screening Committee minutes: FOI release

Scottish Screening Committee meeting minutes to be published quicker than the current timeframe. Copies of the SSC minutes up to November 2019. Names of governing groups for the pregnancy and newborn screening programme, NIPT evaluation and if minutes are published online.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300362352
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings discussing Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

You asked for “Any minutes from meetings involving Scottish Government ministers (Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP) that discuss the Deposit Return Scheme, due to come into effect on August 2023, between August 2022 to December 2022”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300337696
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information regarding the Human Rights Bill Governance and Engagement Executive Board: FOI release

You asked for further information regarding the Human Rights Bill Governance and Engagement Executive Board, including details of previous meetings and the future of the Board beyond 31 March 2023. I have also sent a physical copy to your address as requested and have listed your questions and responded to each in turn...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.27(1)

Published: 2023-11-03
Reference: 202300340886
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Minister and Orkney Islands: FOI release

How many times has the Scottish Government's Transport minister met with Orkney Islands council in relation to the ferries taskforce over the last 12 months? Dates of these meetings? Could you supply minutes of these meetings and who attended them? If not, why not and when will they be published? When is the next sched...

FOI cost limit 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.12

Published: 2023-11-03
Reference: 202300342057
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Free school meals diaries, minutes and third-party consultations: FOI release

1) A list of diary commitments undertaken by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to free school meals 2) Minutes of all those meetings 3) A list of third-party groups who have been consulted with on the policy of free school meals expansion, including priv...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.3

Published: 2023-11-03
Reference: 202300355468
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Housing and Glasgow City Council: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence* between the Paul McLennan and his civil services, and representatives and councillors from Glasgow City Council between March 2023 when the minister took up his post and the present date (25 July 23). I am specifically looking for all correspondence between the minister and his departm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300368557
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Agenda and minutes of deposit return scheme programme board: EIR release

I would be grateful to receive a copy of all agendas and minutes of the Deposit Return Scheme Programme Board between January 2021 and the present day.

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

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300368486
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish ministers and BP: FOI release

Please can you provide minutes or any notes taken at either of the two lobbying meetings below which were held between Scottish ministers and BP. Please also provide details of any follow up communications in the aftermath of these meetings: A meeting with first minister Humza Yousaf at a dinner in Aberdeen A meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 6 attachments

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300377233
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Communications relating to Engagement of developing anti-racist infrastructure / Anti-Racism Interim Governance Group: FOI release

The following information: 1) FROM January 2021 and TILL June 2023, how many times did the then Minister for Equalities and Older People Christina McKelvie MSP meet BEMIS, CEMVO or CRER as strategic partners to the Scottish Government; what dates, who attended and for what purpose. 2) FROM November 2020 TILL June 202...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.29(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300367874
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Chinese Government outpost: FOI release

The date of the First Minister’s meeting with the Chief Constable of Police Scotland regarding reports of a Chinese Government outpost in Glasgow that the First Minister referred to on 27 October 2022 during First Minister’s Questions. Please provide the date and attendees at this meeting and any minutes of this meetin...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202200327306
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government actions in South Lanarkshire College 2021/2022: FOI release

When was the Scottish Government made aware of the situation in SLC that led to the suspensions of the Principal, the Clerk to the Board and the stepping down of the Chair? How was the SG made aware and from whom? What actions did the Scottish Government take to resolve the situation? The SLC Board recorded the followi...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: 202200330185
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FM meetings: FOI Review

You requested a review stating the following: “I am writing to you to request an internal review of this decision. I do not believe the exemptions apply to all the information, particularly the briefing documents, and have been applied far too liberally. In any case, the public interest is in favour of disclosure.”

FOI already published 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.41 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: FOI/202300362913 review of 202300338437
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Investment Zones in Scotland: FoI release

All correspondence relating to the awarding of ‘Investment Zones’ in Scotland – for the avoidance of doubt this would include correspondence from and to ministers, Cabinet Secretaries and Scottish Government Officials. Relevant ministerial meeting dates and diary extracts for those meetings and calls where the process ...

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: FOI/202300367750
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Information relating to Options Appraisal Report: FOI release

The following information with regards to the 'Options Appraisal Report', published on the Scottish Government website on 25th July 2023. Breakdown of scoring for the 8 neonatal units that were scored in the Options Appraisal Report, using the short list criteria, to better understand the 5 units which were selected a...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: FOI/202300376760
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Miriam Brett: FOI Release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Miriam Brett, 1st May 2021 ‐ date, please provide: (1) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3) All corresp...

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

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: FOI/202300367605
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Graeme Roy: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Graeme Roy, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367633
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Drew Scott: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Drew Scott, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367629
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Alan Miller: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Alan Miller , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367626
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Institute for Public Policy Research: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and the Institute for Public Policy Research, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or bri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: FOI/202300367609
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector