Scottish Government FOI Index

22,668releases indexed

40,540attachments found

29.6avg calendar days

8,402partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,402 unclear 7,405 not held 3,244 released 1,584 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5156 s.20 4435 s.34(1) 3733 s.39(2) 3596 s.30 3003 s.17(1) 2931 s.25(1) 2525 s.10(4) 2062 s.11(2) 1621 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1229 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 21 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,314 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 979 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 963 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 703 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 666 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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22,668 matching releases

Meetings with First Minister and former First Minister not relating to allegations since January 2018: FOI Release

FOI unclear 25 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between First minister and Permanant Secretary regarding allegations against Former First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers whatsapp s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

When was the First Minister made aware of the allegations against the former First Minister: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence ministers

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of times the former First minister and the current First Minister discussed the ongoing investigation: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of contact/meetings between the former First Minister and the current First Minister/Permanant Secretary: FOI Release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes/notes of meeting between former First Minister and current First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of all meetings and all digital contact between the former and the current First Ministers in 2018: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of the 3 publicly stated meetings between the former and current First Ministers: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between First Minister/Permanant Secretary and SNP CE regarding alleged misconduct of former First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers whatsapp s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Date First Minister was informed of the allegations against the former First Minister and the action she took: FOI Release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between former First Minister and Ministers/Special Advisors/Senior Civil Service staff: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and any other Minister/Civil servant regarding the allegations against the former First Minister: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers whatsapp s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Outcomes/action points of any meeting between the former and current First Ministers regarding recent allegations: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 35 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.18(1) s.35(1)

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fairness at Work meetings and complaints regarding Ministers: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Instances of Informal resolutions sought from Ministers to staff complaints: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.18(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) s.18 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal harrassment/bullying claims lodged in the last 5 years: FOI release

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sexual harrassment claims received since 1999 and disciplinary procedures/outcomes: FOI release

FOI not held 15 score correspondence spending s.38

Published: 2018-09-20
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Material regarding the application of the cost limit to FOI:FOI release

FOI cost limit 40 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 24 attachments

Published: 2018-09-18
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) National Guidance: FOI release

FOI released 70 score correspondence s.10(6) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-18
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Procurement of Scottish 4G Infill Programme: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-09-18
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Clashindarroch II wind farm: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence ministers s.36 s.57(2) s.20 s.19 s.10(4)

Published: 2018-09-18
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Private ambulance using blue warning lights or audible warning devices: FOI release

FOI clarification 50 score correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-18
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

ICT expenditure broken down within number of categories: FOI release

FOI cost limit 40 score correspondence spending s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-18
Reference
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Possible species reintroductions to Scotland: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.2(2) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2018-09-13
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contractual sick pay scheme and sick pay entitlements: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence contracts

Published: 2018-09-13
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector