Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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419 matching releases

Resignations from the Teacher Panel: FOI release

How many resignations have there been from the Teacher Panel in each of the last three calendar years? Please provide any information regarding the resignations including the reasons for the resignation, any statements or letters providing the reason for resignation, and any comments offered by the person resigning.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-14
Reference: FOI/19/00478
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

FoI/19/00065 handling report including drafts originally circulated before response letter: FOI release

The handling report for FOI referenced FoI/19/00065, including but not limited to, a breakdown of the handling of the request, the drafting of the response, and who handled the response. You also asked for the drafts of the response originally circulated before this final response letter was sent.

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.25(1)

Published: 2019-03-06
Reference: FOI/19/00350
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Data relating to the handling of FOI/18/02237 and associated questions: FOI release

1. Please provide all the data the Scottish Government has relating to the handling of FOI/18/02237, including all internal correspondence, phone calls, handwritten notes or other such documentation). Please also include all data relating to the involvement of ministers and special advisers. 2. Using the same paramete...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-05
Reference: FOI/19/00293
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon, P1 testing/assessment correspondence from teachers: FOI release

You asked for the following information: for any letters or emails from teachers and/or teaching assistants to John Swinney or Nicola Sturgeon on P1 testing/assessment from 1 September 2018 to 23 January 2019.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-25
Reference: FOI/19/00271
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

User issues evaluation of the student placement management system: FOI release

The “user issues” evaluation of the student placement management system and the findings from the evaluation of the general teacher recruitment campaign.

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-08
Reference: FOI/19/00127
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ministers and senior officials materials regarding Air Passenger Departure Tax: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-15
Reference
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Correspondence on the 2017/18 Domestic Abuse statistics: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Teaching in a Diverse Scotland Report publication: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-18
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Council of Economic Advisers: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-11-02
Reference
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 2018, related material: FOI review

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.93O s.29(1) s.28(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2018-10-29
Reference
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Corporal punishment in schools in Scotland from 1970 - 1980s: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17 s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-26
Reference
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Information Commissioner intervention: FOI review

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.43(3) 12 attachments

Published: 2018-10-25
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

John Swinney MSP meeting with Scottish Education Council: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-23
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence from parents and headteachers on topic of P1 assessments: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-22
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications regarding the new Scottish National Standardised Assessments: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-09-28
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) user review: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-28
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information related to standardised assessments for primary 1 children: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.3 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Edinburgh City Council regarding transient visitor/tourist tax: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice meeting victims of crime/Victim Support Scotland: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-08-30
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Feedback on Standardised assessments for Primary 1 children: FOI release

A copy of all the feedback that the Scottish Government has received on national standardised assessments for primary one children.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 28 attachments

Published: 2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Declared receipts of gifts and hospitality by staff: FOI release

For the staff within each Directorate-General area within the Core Scottish Government: Please provide details of all declared receipts of gifts, gratuities and/or hospitality by [Directorate-General] staff for the financial years 2018/19 (up to the present date); 2017/18; 2016/17; 2015/16; 2014/15; 2013/14. This sho...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence s.25(1) s.21(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-08-01
Reference
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

International Council of Education Advisers Report 2016-2018: FOI release

1. The date the Scottish Government received the International Council of Education Advisers Report 2016-2018. 2. Any emails or other internal correspondence, or correspondence with the Council of Advisers, in relation to the publication of this report. 3. The first draft of the report.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Independent Antislavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland: FOI release

(a) All communications between the Scottish Government and the Office of the Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyland from 12/09/2017 to today's date (22 June 2018). (b) Agendas and minutes of any meetings between the Scottish Government and the Office of the Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner, Kevin Hyl...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.35(1) s.30 12 attachments

Published: 2018-07-23
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Dilation and curettage procedures in NHS Boards: FOI release

All correspondence, memos and reports sent to/from the CMO's office in relation to D&C procedures since October 2 2017.

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

20th National Economic Forum: FOI release

'Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), in relation to a speech by Nicola Sturgeon at the National Economic Forum in Dumfries, I wish to acquire the following information: A briefing for the event provided by Scottish Government officials Email correspondence between her officials and Fergus Ewing and his offici...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector