Scottish Government FOI Index

22,726releases indexed

40,610attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,423partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,423 unclear 7,419 not held 3,257 released 1,591 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5165 s.20 4445 s.34(1) 3740 s.39(2) 3605 s.30 3008 s.17(1) 2948 s.25(1) 2532 s.10(4) 2067 s.11(2) 1624 s.2 1232 s.29(1) 1230 s.3 967

Timeline

2026-10 79 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 1,323 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 983 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 967 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 705 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 667 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 658 releases · 25.6 avg days

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22,726 matching releases

Pharmaceutical company procurement and NHS: FOI release

1. The original request asked for 'a list of the pharmaceutical companies blacklisted by NHS Scotland that have manufacturing practises that contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance'. 2. The original request asked for 'details of the procurement of any pharmaceuticals, especially antibiotics, from Aurobind...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Work by YouGov, Survation, ComRes, IpsosMori, ICM, Populus: FOI release

All work conducted by the following companies on behalf of the Scottish Government, the dates of the work and the cost of each piece of work: (a) YouGov; (b) Survation; (c) ComRes; (d) IpsosMori; (e) ICM; (f) Populus between 01/01/2016 and 16/08/2017.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with the management of Highland Spring: FOI release

I would like to know more about the nature of the contact between the Scottish Government and the management of Highland Spring following the publicised comments by Les Montgomery of that company in respect to the potential threat of an independence referendum affecting business confidence. Specifically, who made the ...

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

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Conversation between FM and EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier:FOI release

The text of the conversation between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP and the European Union's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier during their meeting in Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Darktrace products and services used by the SG: FOI release

The names of the Darktrace products and services used by the Scottish government; The dates on which the Scottish government began using those products and services. The cost of those products and services thus far and the ongoing yearly cost of the Darktrace products and services used by the Scottish government. The ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush: FOI release

In relation to the meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush, Global Head of Government Affairs, News Corp, USA, on 30 June 2017, could you please confirm the following: Where did the meeting take place? Can you confirm the names of all the Scottish Government representatives present at the meeting? What was the purpose...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

A96 Dualling Programme Inverness to Aberdeen report cost: EIR release

A96 Dualling Programme, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Tier 2 Environmental Report, Non-Technical Summary, May 2015, Document TSEA96/NTS/02; please supply a hard copy of the full report and advise me how much was paid to Halcrow Group Ltd. (CH2M HILL) to conduct this assessment and prepare the report for Transport...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Action on Smoking and Health: FOI release

Copies of all emails with attachments to and from the Scottish Government health department and Action on Smoking and Health Scotland since 1st January 2015. Copies of all grant letters, awards and contracts made between the Scottish Government and Action on Smoking and Health Scotland in each of the last five years. C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.38 34 attachments

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Arderseir Waste Water Treament Plant Development: FOI release

Any and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Water/Scottish Water Horrisons and The Highland Council regarding the following: The Arderseir Waste Water Treament Plant Development The "Bund" at Ardersier Community / Resident Issues Landownership considerations in connection with the laying of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Crown Estate : FOI release

You asked for the content of all correspondence between Scottish Government and UK Government, and Scottish Government and Royal Family, relating to the Crown Estate within the last 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.41 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Griffith meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Griffith on 30 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Humza Yousaf MSP and Tim O'Toole meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Tim OToole on 28 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hunter Charity Foundation event costs and attendance: FOI release

In what capacity the First Minister attended the dinner. Were the costs of the First Minister's attendance at the dinner met by the Scottish Government? If so, how much was the cost of the First Minister's attendance? Did the Scottish Government pay the costs of any ministers or officials attendance at the dinner? If s...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between SG and Highland Spring CEO: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation, I would like to see records of/copies of communication (phone calls/emails/letters etc) between the Scottish Government and Les Montgomery (Highland Spring chief executive) in July 2017.

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

Published: 2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Prestwick Spaceport proposal and commercial spaceflight: FOI release

Please release all recorded information held by your organisation dating from 1 January 2015 concerning the Prestwick spaceport proposal and the broader policy of supporting commercial spaceflight in Scotland which names or is in connection with: 1. Donald Trump Snr, Donald Trump Jnr, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump or Jared...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Community Right to Buy application, Isle of Ulva: FOI release

You asked for sight of the 'further information' in regards to the landowner responding to Scottish Ministers request for further information. Which is in relation to the Community Right to Buy application to register an interest in land at Isle of Ulva, associated islands and land at Ulva Ferry (Case ref CB00219).

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

Published: 2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Applications received from Serco and Serco Ltd: FOI release

Monthly breakdown of applications received in 2016/17 from (a) Serco (the 475 no. of basic disclosures) and (b) Serco Limited (the 260 no of enhanced disclosures).

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Improving journey times between Aberdeen and Central Belt: EIR release

What are the options being considered by the Aberdeen to Central Belt Reference Group for improving journey times and capacity between Aberdeen and the Central Belt, including all options under consideration for improvements on the stretch of single track at Usan Junction and South Esk Viaduct, and all options which wo...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Certified weed control pesticide spraying in Renfrewshire: EIR release

A list of all individuals, companies or contractors based in Renfrewshire who hold certificates allowing them to carry out weed control pesticide spraying using a tractor and spray boom.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between Jeane Freeman MSP and DWP: FOI Release

On April 6 2017 and 22 June Jeane Freeman MSP wrote to the the DWP requesting or noting clarification of the powers available to the Scottish Governmemt, as detailed in this FOI response from the DWP. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/discussion_and_analysis_of_the_r#incoming-1013941 I would request copies of th...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information and data regarding the new SG website: FOI release

1. The total cost of developing the new Scottish Government website? 2. The upkeep cost for both the old and the new website in 2015/16 and 2016/17 if available? 3. The number of staff that worked on the development of the new website and the number of staff required to maintain the new website? 4. When the Scottish...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.3 s.8 2 attachments

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Rural Economy and First Minister communications: FOI release

All communication between the Cabinet Secretary for the rural economy and the First Minister between 15th-22nd June 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents funding: FOI release

In 2016-17, the Scottish Government will provide funding of £104,000 to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to continue to deliver its annual home and water safety programme. Which Directorate has responsibility for awarding and monitoring this funding and the outcomes of the programme? Was a formal tend...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Privacy Impact Assessments, Children and Young People Bill: FOI release

The full content of any and all privacy impact assessments conducted relative to the provisions of the Children and Young people (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports: FOI release

1. To make available any correspondence or information on meetings and minutes (from 2016 to present) on the subject of a) the introduction of 'drop off' charges for cars at Glasgow Airport and b) charging or otherwise for regular bus access to the Glasgow Airport site. 2. To make available any correspondence or infor...

FOI released 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport