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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2,571 matching releases

Meetings between Engender and any Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries since 01 April 2023: FOI release

Please provide the dates and attendees of all meetings between Engender and any Ministers/Cabinet Secretaries since 01 April 2023. This should include emails about the meetings, who requested the meetings and all agendas, minutes or notes of the meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202300385680
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Management of Transgender People in Custody policy: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence and meeting details between Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service in relation to the most recent version of the Management of Transgender People in Custody policy (2023). Please also provide any correspondence and meeting details the Scottish government has had with Engen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202300389198
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's family moving into Bute House: FOI release

Please provide me with any correspondence, briefing notes and memos concerning Humza Yousaf’s family moving into Bute House.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202300384069
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A9 dualling costs and timetabling of works: EIR release

Please supply all items of information in the last briefing prepared for the minister(s) responsible for the A9 dualling project - prior to the late 2022 moment of certainty which Ms McAllan describes - which sets out how the 2025 date would have been deliverable. This should include, where available, information on t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400394847
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Donations to UNRWA for Gaza: FOI release

All documents (inc emails and minutes) available from the decision making process which led to mak[ing] the two individual donations (to the UNRWA). Any documentation which proves UNRWA and/or Gaza are suitable recipients for any grants/donations from the International Development Fund

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400396149
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Rural payments and payment commitments for property in Scottish Borders: EIR release

1. Please could you provide a breakdown for all Rural Payments and/or Payment commitments for the last 10 years made to this property in the Scottish Borders. This must include Forestry Grant Scheme Payments. 2. Please provide the individual(s) and/or organisation(s) receiving these payments. 3. A detailed breakdown ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400396614
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Net Zero Investor Panel quote regarding ScotWind, Hydrogen and Heat: EIR release

All documents and correspondence on the “sector deep dive” work described in the following remark, included in the published Scottish Government minutes of the October 2023 meeting of the (Net Zero) Investor Panel: “Gavin Templeton then spoke about the work that the Panel had progressed on the sector deep dive into Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300390023
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meeting with Edinburgh University Principal: FOI release

On 17 January, Jenny Gilruth told the education committee: “I met with the Edinburgh University principal only last week.” Please send me the minutes of this meeting and all accompanying documentation supplied by SG and Edinburgh University to inform the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400394068
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Costs incurred of Scottish MSPs and officials travelling to COP 28 in Dubai: FOI release

I would like details of which politicians and officials were funded to travel to the COP28 conference in Dubai Furthermore i would like to see the breakdown of the publicly incurred costs for individuals: 1. Travel, broken down by transport type, i.e. Aircraft, taxi etc. 2. Hotel fees, broken down by nights spent an...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400392762
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Prison Service levels of remand (November 1st 2023 and December 20th 2023) FOI release

All written and/or electronic correspondence and/or minutes between the Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials) and the Scottish Prison Service pertaining to levels of remand (between November 1st 2023 and December 20th 2023)?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202400391793
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Timetabling of the consultation on Employment Injuries Assistance: FOI release

“Under FOISA, I am looking for internal communications dated since 1 September 2023, including messages and briefings notes to managers and Ministers, relating to the timetabling of the consultation on Employment Injuries Assistance”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400395478
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Water Industry Commission for Scotland: EIR release

Information related to the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS). 1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence between WICS, Audit Scotland and/or the Scottish Government about the expenses built up by WICS over the last two years, dating from January 1 2023 until the date of this FOI. 2. When did...

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

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300391054
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government receive an invitation to attend the second Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 27th November to 1st December 2023? 2. If so, did anyone representing the Scottish Government attend the meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300390017
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information pertaining to agricultural viability reports: EIR Release

Thank you for your request dated 5 December 2023 under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for: I refer to my previous correspondence regarding the concerns that both I and many neighbours surrounding Claygate feel about the approved planting scheme of Glencatholm and Albierrig, Claygate, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10 s.34(1)

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: EIR/202300388497
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

The Fraser of Allender Institute correspondence: FOI release

1. A copy of all correspondence between any employees of the Scottish Government and any employees of The Fraser of Allender Institute – a research arm of the University of Strathclyde, between the dates of 1 September 2023 and today’s date [18th December 2023]. 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on reports...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390295
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

NHS funding social media message correspondence: FOI release

This request concerns the following tweet/post on Twitter/X: https://x.com/scotgov/status/1736370730051195272?s=46&t=y9v1mXDn2DQJqjCpgZcKXg Please answer the following questions. In answers where the person or persons concerned cannot be named, please state their positions. 1. Who composed the post/tweet? And who pr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.1 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390033
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Short-Term Let Licensing: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government Officials and Ministers and HomeLink and any other Home Swapping and Time Share organisation since 2021 regarding Short-Term Let Licensing.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300389104
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information pertaining to Onclusive: FOI Release

You requested information on Social Security Scotland’s contract with Onclusive – a Social Media listening/media monitoring tool. You asked the below questions, based on a previous FOI release: FOI/202300380993. Request for information 1: When the contract with Onclusive was established, and the start and finish time ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: FOI/202300387447
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Virtual Public Energy Agency: EIR release

1. What progress reports have been conducted regarding the development of a virtual Public Energy Agency? 2. When will a virtual Public Energy Agency be active? 3. What is the creation cost for the virtual Public Energy Agency? 4. What is the operating cost for the virtual Public Energy Agency each financial year?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202400392718
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Publications regarding Building a New Scotland: FOI release

"https://x.com/scotgovrural/status/1740772242810679402?s=61&t=DLRaluvj-Le_sEQx0PanwQ%0A I refer to the tweet above and the publication that this refers to. I can find no evidence that such a publication exists therefore I would like to see any discussion or analysis of the production of this tweet and the documents it...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202400391484
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bathing waters designation criteria: EIR release

General information relating to the change of designation criteria and the changed application form, which were published in early 2023. Notes of any meetings relating to change of designation criteria and the changed application form. Copies of all correspondence relating to the change of designation criteria and th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300390087
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information pertaining to WhatsApp messages: FOI Appeal

Request 1: I am writing to you to request the following information. For the month of August 2021, any WhatsApp messages or text messages sent or received by any government minister on government business. Request 2: I am writing to you to request the following information. For the entire month of March, 2021 (inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17 s.26 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.19 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: FOI Appeal of 202100255908 / 202100255912
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland contract register: FOI release

You asked for some information from the organisation, in relation to their contract’s register. The FULL contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: 1. Contract Reference -Unique reference number associated with the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: 202200299426
Directorate
Topic

Analysis on scrapping of the two-child cap: FOI release

I refer to FOI 202300379478 on the scrapping of the two-child cap. I would like to see any discussion or analysis relating to the drafts and final reply to this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-14
Reference: FOI/202300382618
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Minister for Energy attendance at the Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen in October 2023: EIR release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of Gillian Martin’s attendance at the Floating Offshore Wind conference in Aberdeen in October 2023, and all transcripts/minutes/notes of speeches/meetings/panels which Gillian Martin participated in during the conference.

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

Published: 2024-03-13
Reference: FOI/202300381935
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector