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

COVID-19 Scottish Immunisation Flu Programme 2020: FOI release

1. Details of Ministerial Engagement. 2. List of correspondence between SG Officials and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. 3. List of correspondence between SG Officials and with NHS Lanarkshire. 4. Number of meetings held between this period, including information, date and location of these meetings. Also include who wa...

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000102061
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning Scottish Parliament Information Centre and Conversion Therapy: FOI release

1. If Spice has produced something new a copy please. 2. Who made the decision to take forward the petition and why? 3. Who is it 'taken forward' to and by? 4. How much evidence has the Scottish Government considered from Detransitioners? (Copies, Links, Minutes). 5. Who is responsible for the identification and review...

FOI already published 55 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2021-01-18
Reference: FOI/202000110012
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

The Scottish Government COVID-19 Advisory group names: FOI release

Can you supply me with the names of the Government scientists that are inform the public on Covid restrictions please.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2021-01-11
Reference: FOI/202000124497
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning the Scottish Governments response to COVID-19: FOI release

1) Please provide all scientific information and evidence to justify the isolation and locking up of healthy people? 2) Please provide all scientific information and evidence for the imposed 2 meter distance rule? 3) We are leveling the curve, Technically on the second peak. Please provide all scientific information an...

FOI unclear 55 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2021-01-11
Reference: FOI/202000076599
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence stating “legal advice” from First Minister’s office between specified dates: FOI release

Any mentions of “legal advice” in any correspondence (including emails, attachments, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) from the First Minister or members of her office. Please limit the time period to 22 August 2018 until 1 January 2019.

FOI unclear 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2021-01-08
Reference: FOI/202000110871
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 restrictions related to congregational singing: FOI release

In relation to "Singing, chanting and the playing of instruments" it is stated that "Scientific studies indicate that it is the cumulative aerosol transmission from both those performing in and attending events that involve singing and the playing of wind and brass instruments, that is likely to create risk" Can you t...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.20

Published: 2020-12-23
Reference: FOI/202000116835
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

COVID-19 related information regarding previous and future Health Protection Regulations: FOI release

1. What is the 14 (or 7)-day incidence of reported cases (per 100k) in the Council of Aberdeen City (7/14-day cumulative number of COVID-19 cases per 100k) 2. What is the Scottish Governments benchmark for new local lockdown restrictions? It couldn’t be just arbitrarily. 3. On which facts is the dangerousness of the ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4A s.17 s.17(1) s.30 s.25

Published: 2020-12-21
Reference: FOI/202000072147
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings between Lord Advocate and First Minister on specific dates: FOI release

1. All meetings between the Lord Advocate and the First Minister between the dates of the 3 June 2018 and 23 August 2018. 2. The details of these meetings - including minutes, written notes, texts, emails and attachments etc or any other documented information regarding these meetings.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2020-12-17
Reference: FOI/202000111985
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID-19 Face coverings evidence in schools: FOI release

The scientific data which the Scottish government has used to inform decisions and recommendations regarding mask wearing in secondary schools and the specific data which has further informed increased recommendations regarding this for S4-6 pupils today. The cost benefit analysis/equality impact assessments carried ou...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.34(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-12-08
Reference: FOI/202000106122
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting notes: EIR release

You asked for: "Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with the A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting minutes, papers and material presented from Sept 2018 to the current date.”

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

Published: 2020-12-07
Reference: FOI/202000092070
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on Lochaber Delivery Group: FOI release

You asked for the following information on the Lochaber Delivery Group: 1. its remit 2. its membership 3. the dates of its meetings 4. for which of those meetings Mr Ewing was present and in the chair (physically or virtually), 5. the latest agreed minutes.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.5

Published: 2020-12-04
Reference: FOI/202000104371
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence featuring Former First Minister: FOI release

1. Any mentions of Alex Salmond in any correspondence (including emails, attachments, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between any Scottish Government ministers. Please limit to the month of November 2017.

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2020-12-03
Reference: FOI/202000102812
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 testing: FOI release

1. Has the SARS-CoV-2 virus been physically isolated and, if so, where and when? 2. Does a positive RT-PCR test constitute a case in the Scottish Government statistics? 3. Is there any correction factor for the false positive errors and other errors applied to the test results prior to inclusion in statistics given to ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2020-12-03
Reference: FOI/202000106690
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Link Group affordable housing on former Ravenscraig hospital site: FOI release

A copy of the minutes of the meeting between Stuart McMillan MSP and Kevin Stewart MSP which took place on 24th January 2019.

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

Published: 2020-12-02
Reference: FOI/202000098140
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 Asymptomatic and Pre Symptomatic transmission rates: FOI release

1. information about the Scottish Government's position on the transmission rates of COVID-19 by Asymptomatic and Pre Symptomatic persons within Scotland, and what papers/research has the Scottish Government used to reach this position; and 2. reasons why the Scottish Government had not advised (by 06 July 2020) for th...

FOI not held 65 score 105 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2020-12-01
Reference: FOI/202000063263
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Muftah Salem Eljamel, AKA Sam Eljamel: FOI release

You asked for: Please provide copies of the correspondence about Muftah Salem Eljamel, AKA Sam Eljamel, the former Neurosurgeon who worked for NHS Tayside, which were sent and received by the Scottish Government, Chief Medical Officer, or any government ministers and civil servants from January 2012 through to January...

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

Published: 2020-11-30
Reference: FOI/202000084805
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce (STRT) correspondence: FOI release

i. Details of all meetings of the Scottish Government’s Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce (STRT) including dates, those in attendance, and the minutes and agenda of those meetings. ii. Details of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and STRT appointees concerning its formation. iii. Details of any int...

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2020-11-30
Reference: FOI/202000105027
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Vaccination Transformation Programme Board minutes: FOI release

The Agendas, meeting papers and minutes from all meetings of the Vaccination Transformation Programme Board since March 2019.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.30

Published: 2020-11-26
Reference: FOI/202000104176
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence concerning updating the ‘Scotland’s Future’ publication: FOI release

Copies of correspondence (emails, texts, whatsapp messages, written notes, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or Special Advisors and/or members of the Scottish Government Cabinet regarding the need to update the ‘Scotland’s Future’ paper originally published in November ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30

Published: 2020-11-25
Reference: FOI/202000096481
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme: EIR release

All and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence, dates of diary appointments, notes of telephone calls etc that you have in relation to all and any comm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-11-24
Reference: FOI/202000078625
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen correspondence: EIR release

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2020-11-24
Reference: FOI/202000071133
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Impact on Cultural Heritage of proposed Violet Route on A96: EIR release

1) “…all and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, reports, dated correspondence etc that you have in relation to consideration of the direct and indirect impacts of the Violet route option for the proposed A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen dualling project on the Cultural Heritage and sensitivity of the receiving...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.10(4)

Published: 2020-11-18
Reference: FOI/202000095009
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Correspondence involving Joanna Cherry MP: FOI release

Any mention of Joanna Cherry in communications sent Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) by Scottish Government Ministers or Special Advisors to Scottish Government minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2020-11-16
Reference: FOI/202000087424
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes and agendas for meetings concerning Gourock Harbour Infrastructure & Vessels Project group: EIR review

Agenda reports and other times considered by the Gourock Harbour Infrastructure & Vessels Project group, plus minutes all meetings for the last 24 months. If this information is too large, please consider this as several requests, e.g. for Feb-Aug 2020.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-11-16
Reference: FOI/202000094716
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Marine and fisheries, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Scottish university correspondence regarding the per-student cost of providing university tuition: FOI release

You asked for the following information between 20 May 2020 and 01 September 2020: Any correspondence (including letters and emails) between any Scottish university and the Scottish Government regarding the per-student cost of providing university tuition. Any Scottish Government analysis of the per-student cost of pr...

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

Published: 2020-11-13
Reference: FOI/202000083480
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector