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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7,795 matching releases

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care ministerial visit to Cameo cinema: FOI release

How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Did Mr Gray's wife Karlie Gray accompany him during the engagement or on the car journeys either side of it? If so, why? Please supply all information in the itinerary for the engagements at the Cameo cinema and Central Hall a...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442408
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister visit to Sumitomo’s site in Nigg correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held about John Swinney’s visit to Sumitomo’s site in Nigg on November 18, including correspondence sent and received setting it up, including internal, minutes/notes from the day, briefings prepared for it and afterwards.

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442416
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Legal advice and cost of case against For Women Scotland Ltd: FOI release

- How much has it cost the Scottish Government in total to defend this legal case at the UK Supreme Court? - Please provide/publish the legal advice relating to this case given to the Scottish Government.

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443019
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Materials for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting: FOI release

Full minutes/briefings written for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting on November 4.

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442735
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Attendees at the First Minister's speech at the Royal Society of Edinburgh: FOI release

List of attendees at the First Minister's speech on 27 November 2024 at the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400444418
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust funding: FOI release

All funding the Scottish Government has provided to Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 so far and which Minister was responsible for awarding this funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400444529
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Operational Reference Group: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Information relating to Agency Operations Reference Group. I would like a full list of all the experts and practitioners and their area of expertise and experience. Request for Information 2: I would also like a copy of the select committee consultation and the Scottish Ministers involved in...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442266
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Autumn Budget Revision information: FOI release

1. All documentation, briefing packs, and communications provided to the Minister for Public Finance for preparation for his appearance in front of the Finance and Public Administration committee on the week beginning 11 November 2024. 2. From January 2024 to present, all ministerial communications to and from the Min...

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440986
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Meetings held by Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy: FOI release

In June 2024, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, Christina McKelvie, met with several groups. I’d like to ask for the minutes from these meetings, if not included please also provide who attended and how long the meetings lasted.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440194
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding drafting of written question asked in the Scottish Parliament: EIR release

All internal Scottish Government correspondence, involving civil servants and/or special advisers, discussing the drafting of the written answer provided by Gillian Martin to the following written question asked in the Scottish Parliament: To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on its energy policy and s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400442029
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary rape crisis centre meetings: FOI release

1. When Scottish Government Ministers last met with each of the 17 rape crisis centres in Scotland. 2. What the Scottish Government’s policy is regarding dedicated women-only spaces in rape crisis centres in Scotland. 3. What discussion the Scottish Government have had with all 17 rape crisis centres about the provis...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441562
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) review into Higher History marking: FOI release

A copy of all internal communication regarding the recent SQA review into Higher History marking. The time frame for this request is 1 Nov 2024 - present. This request includes files attached to emails, which should be included in the release. This request also includes records of any non-written communication such as ...

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440962
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

New Build Heat Standards and wood burning stove data: EIR release

The analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government which related to wood burning stoves and direct emission heating systems before introducing regulations in the New Build Heat Standards The estimated cost of the review of the NBHS The number of staff that were assigned to work on the review of the New Build Heat Stand...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.8 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400441564
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Future of the Building a New Scotland papers briefing: FOI release

The Scottish Government today released correspondence with Business for Scotland under FoI. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202400435692/ In this release is a briefing for First Minister John Swinney dated 8 August 2024 which says the FM "is meeting officials following this meeting (16.15) to discuss the future...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441349
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Evidence justifying remarks made about £1.5 billion extra from UK Government Budget: FOI release

Speaking on 3rd November 2024 on the BBC Sunday Show about the impact of the UK Government’s budget on funding for the Scottish Government, the Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee, said this: “There is £1.5 billion extra for this year, but there’s only £70 million of that is for capital spend, which creates some c...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442207
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Communications with Minister for Climate Action regarding Peatland Restoration: EIR release

1. All meetings that the Minister for Climate Action has held where skills in peatland restoration were discussed since his appointment. 2. All briefings related to these meetings. 3. All correspondence between Nature Scot and the Minister for Climate Action regarding peatland restoration and skills were mentioned.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400443076
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Consultation, drafting and publication of the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy document: EIR release

Who is responsible for the content located within the following document? By responsible i mean who created the content and what oversight is in place to ensure the content is accurate? https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2024/11/scottishbiodiversity-strategy-2045/documen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400443448
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Command & Control Application System: FOI release

Command & Control Application - System for logging jobs/calls and tracking resources ICCS Application - N/A Mobile Working Application(s) - Any applications crews on the road use to get information about jobs/mobilise to jobs Mobile Working Hardware - the hardware that the above runs on Airwave Handsets - the handset o...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400445180
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cost of First Minister's speech at the Royal Society of Edinburgh: FOI release

The total amount that Scottish Government paid to host the First Minister’s speech at the Royal Society of Edinburgh on 27 November broken down into a table to reflect specific costs such as catering, venue hire and merchandise.

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442782
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government employee information: FOI release

An account of the extent and function of the Scottish Government’s ‘no involuntary redundancy’ policy. Please include information on how this policy works and is enforced, what bodies it extends to and how, when and why it started, and why it is maintained. A list of the means by which, if at all, the Scottish Governme...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.6(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442201
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial statement on Winter Fuel Payment replacement: FOI release

1. The original draft of Shirley-Anne Somerville's ministerial statement delivered on 28 November 2024 regarding the Scottish Government’s announcement replacing the Winter Fuel Payment and all subsequent drafts of that ministerial statement, including feedback, edits, comments or changes suggested by Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443264
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

1. The last piece of correspondence the Scottish Government has had with each health board regarding the delivery of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities. Please include the full correspondence. Including replies from either relevant Scottish Government department or the health board. 2. A copy o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.5 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442024
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Number of heat pumps and boilers in government buildings: EIR release

1. The number of heat pumps in government owned buildings? 2. A breakdown by each of the past five financial years? 3. The number of gas boilers in government buildings? 4. A breakdown by each of the past five financial years?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.3

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400444259
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Attendance at committee sessions relating to Higher History exams: FOI release

Information related to recent discussions and correspondence (e-mails, letters, meeting notes or minutes, briefing papers, memos, etc) about attendance at the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee to give evidence on the topic of Higher History SQA exams. I am looking for: 1. All corresp...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443018
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Letter sent by Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment regarding Eriskay Pony Society: EIR release

A copy of the the letter sent to Alasdair Allan MSP by Mairi Gougeon, Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment in relation to the Eriskay Pony Society on 13 October 2020, the letter or communication to which this was a reply and any prior or subsequent communications related to the subject.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400442163
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector