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

Electricity Infrastructure Consenting in Scotland consultation correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the offices of ministers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the office of the cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy regarding the consultation on Electricity Infras...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: EIR/202400438996
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 – 2029 publication: EIR Review

Original request: 202400436304 Can you tell me who is responsible for creating the following publication? https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2024/09/scottishnational-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-2/documents/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029/scottishnational-adapta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.53

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400439561 review of 202400436304
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group documentation: FOI release

Detailed information regarding the decision-making process and the evidence utilised by the Teacher Workforce Planning Advisory Group in determining the required number of teachers each year. Specifically, I am interested in understanding: The criteria and methodology used by the group to forecast teacher demand and s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29 s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400437826
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Legal fees for the Court of Session appeal against the Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

1) The total cost of the inquiry led by James Hamilton into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the ministerial code, along with a detailed breakdown of this total. 2) The total cost and breakdown of any expenses associated with the Scottish Government’s decision to appeal the ruling by the Information Commissioner regar...

FOI unclear 55 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438549
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation relating to EIA-170-004 Screening direction request: EIR release

Regarding EIA-170-004 Screening direction request, you asked for "all documentation relating to this matter between your department, the proposer of this development and the local council. This is to be from May 2023 to date. To confirm this is all information to include emails, minutes of meetings and all other method...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400439467
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees statement on letters received from Gaza: FOI release

You asked for evidence to support the former Refugees Minister Emma Roddick’s claim in a letter to the UK Government that : "Since October of last year, I have received several hundred letters from people in Gaza pleading to be granted asylum in Scotland”.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438531
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Granting of the title of Lord Provost to the Provost of Stirling Council: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the granting of the title of Lord Provost to the Provost of Stirling Council.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438978
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Documentation provided to First Minister on specific dates: FOI Review

Original request - 202400435998 1. Copies of any briefings/briefing packs/documentation provided to the First Minister from start of 9 October 2024 to midday 10 October 2024. 2. Copies of any briefings/briefing packs/documentation provided to the First Minister for the purposes of preparation for First Minister’s Que...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-08
Reference: FOI/202400438730 Review of 202400435998
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to A96 corridor review: EIR release

“All correspondence that Fiona Hyslop, and her advisors, received or sent relating to the A96 corridor review from 1 August 2024 to date.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-08
Reference: EIR/202400441545
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fees paid by Social Security Scotland to external legal services providers: FOI release

Information regarding the costs of Social Security Scotland's arrangements for representation in the Upper Tribunal for Scotland by external legal services providers. I understand that this is ordinarily or always carried out by Anderson Strathern LLP. Request for information 1: Please provide a table of the fees pai...

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

Published: 2025-01-08
Reference: FOI/202400437876
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the upgrade of the A75 and A77: EIR release

All correspondence between Scottish Ministers, their advisors, and the UK Government, since 4 July 2024 on the upgrade of the A75 and A77.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-08
Reference: EIR/202400437751
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial code breach correspondence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all internal correspondence held surrounding the release of the government's James Hamilton legal advice? 2. Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy notes, about launching a new inquiry ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-23
Reference: FOI/202400440417
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Petition PR1458 and Scottish Government's commitment to create a register of Judges interests: FOI Review

Original request - 202400433029 “This is a request for review of the redactions applied to the FOI disclosure in relation to my request dated 24 September 2024. Given the work undertaken by the Scottish Government since the 2021 'commitment' (and similar commitment announced by the ruling SNP) to create a register of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-19
Reference: FOI/202400436948 Review of 202400433029
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Murrayfield Stadium: FOI release

1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit. 2. All details held – including in correspondence - regarding how Mrs Gougeon’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-19
Reference: FOI/202400444824
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Ministerial engagements when minister has been accompanied by family member or friend: FOI release

Please provide a list of all ministerial engagements in 2022, 2023 and 2024 when the minister has been accompanied by a spouse/partner, other family member or friend. In each case, please confirm: What was the relation of the guest to the minister? What was the reason that the minister was accompanied by a friend or f...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400440968
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the First Minister's review into Creative Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy notes, about the review into Creative Scotland as announced by John Swinney in his programme for government, since September 1 2024 until this FOI?

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

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437153
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) on fare increase: FOI release

a) A copy of the Island Communities Impact Assessment regarding the upcoming fare increase of 10% on CalMac routes. b) All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Ministers regarding the fare increase. c) A list of all individuals and bodies who were consulted in order to prepare the ICIA regarding the fare inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437319
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transcripts of press conferences by the Former First Minister: FOI release

“Digital transcripts of all press conferences, speeches, and briefings by the First Minister between the dates of 01/02/2020 and 31/05/2021.” I have interpreted ‘digital transcripts’ to mean both written transcripts and audio/video recordings.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437822
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Government Minister appearance on Sunday Show 6th October 2024: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, about a Scottish Government Minister appearance on the Sunday Show on October 6, referencing either Paul McLennan or Shirley-Anne Somerville?

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

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437470
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding conversion therapy: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis and briefings about plans to ban conversion therapy, between July 10 and September 1 2024, excluding email correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202300364330
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Directorate for Communications and Ministerial Support staffing, specific spend details and Ministerial code guidance: FOI release

1. The total number of staff employed in the Directorate of Comms, Ministerial Support and Facilities (also known as Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate) in each of the following financial years: 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and currently in 2024-25, broken down by pay scale. 2. What training cour...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.3 s.5 s.17(1) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437904
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Date specific Special Adviser commenced role: FOI release

What date did Olaf Stando begin his role as Special Adviser to the First Minister?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence ministers special advisers

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400441696
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial visit to Hampden Park: FOI Review

Original request: 202400436497 Information relating to Tom Arthur’s visit to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 25/5/24. Specifically, you asked for: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions he had during that visit regarding sport and investment. 2. All details regarding how Mr Arthur’s visit was arranged.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400438815 review of 202400436497
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Ministerial visits and engagements to football matches: FOI release

All the minutes and notes from the following ministerial engagements, who attended the engagements and any actions taken by the Scottish Government following them: Scotland vs Poland, Hampden Park on 24 March 2022 The Open, St Andrews on 14 July 2022 Scotland vs Ukraine, Hampden Park on 21 September 2022 Scotland vs G...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400440819
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association (SSBA) and Polmont detainees: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, internal correspondence, briefings, analysis, policy notes, minutes and notes from meetings, from the last three months (1) about or with the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association (SSBA), and (2) about housing 17-year-olds at Polmont.

FOI cost limit 70 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400435114
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector