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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3,589 matching releases

COVID-19 communications regarding public inquiry into pandemic handling: FOI release

'All communications from members of the public to the SG in calendar year 2021 on the subject of a public inquiry into the SG's handling of the pandemic'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-19
Reference: FOI/202100232033
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to planning permission appeal PPA-250-2341: EIR release

"Relating to planning permission appeal PPA-250-2341: Copies of all correspondence, including WhatsApp, text messages and emails, between the Scottish Government and Philip Neaves, Felsham PD. This should also include any correspondence sent to or received from Felsham PD."

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

Published: 2021-10-18
Reference: FOI/202100233292
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Saltire comments regarding pronouns intranet poll: FOI release

I understand there was a poll run recently on the Scottish Government's Saltire intranet service about the use of pronouns on email signatures. The poll I am referring to is mentioned in this FOI response: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100210730/. Under FoI, could you please provide copies of all comments wh...

FOI not held 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-18
Reference: FOI/202100225976
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information relating to Biomass energy: EIR release

How much forestry is cut down in Scotland on a weekly basis, in terms of area, and a breakdown of which specific regions this relates to? How much forestry is replanted in Scotland, following the deforestation mentioned above? How much of this deforestation is related to Biomass? Which companies have received support, ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-13
Reference: FOI/202100228668
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) appeal rates 2021: FOI release

Any communication, internal or external, discussing / responding to concerns about the quantity of appeals that the SQA may receive in relation to any 2021 appeals processes. The time frame for this request is 1/2/2021 - 2/6/2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-12
Reference: FOI/202100208815
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Deputy First Minister communication regarding 2021 exam diet: FOI release

1. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos, or other correspondence between John Swinney, his ministerial office and/or special advisers and the SQA on the topic of the 2021 exams diet and alternative certification model between November 1, 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos,...

FOI cost limit 70 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-11
Reference: FOI/202100203007
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Various questions surrounding Scottish Government antisemitism policy: FOI release

Q1. Definition of antisemitism Q1a. You informed us on 31st October 2019 that the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of Antisemitism (‘IHRA Definition’) was adopted including all of its examples by Scottish Government on 13th June 2017. Unfortunately the link you had supplied in your email of 31st ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-10-07
Reference: FOI/202100233372
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Briefing notes pertaining to Euro 2020: FOI release

A copy of the briefing notes prepared relating to travel to London and other matters regarding arrangements and advice around EURO 2020 for: (a) the First Minister and (b) any other member of the panel ahead of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) update heldon (i) 22 June (ii) 18 June (iii) 15 June (iv) 8 June and (v) 4 June. ...

FOI clarification 80 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-10-06
Reference: FOI/202100219988
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Responses to consultation on Gender Recognition Act reform: FOI release

All information the government holds regarding its decision not to publish consultation responses to the GRA Bill consultation which ran from December 2019 and March 2020.

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

Published: 2021-10-06
Reference: FOI/202100231650
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meeting between Director of Rail and Professor Iain Docherty: FOI Review

I am requesting a review of case number 202100228760 for: A list of all meetings that have taken place between Director of Rail, Bill Reeve, and Professor Iain Docherty of Stirling University. From those meetings can you provide: · Pre meeting briefing(s) · Agenda · Venue and list of attendees · Minutes or notes from...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2021-10-05
Reference: FOI/202100231984 review of 202100228760
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish Government's Planning and Appeals Division (DPEA): EIR release

All types of documentation including emails and notes from phone calls and conversations, for all interactions between the DPEA and external parties, that is not already available publicly on the DPEA portal, for cases: DPEA APPEAL LBA-100-2011 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2001 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2002 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-09-27
Reference: FOI/202100230427
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Programme of Engagement with Business Organisations meeting: FOI release

Details of the following meeting attended by Minister Jamie Hepburn and Professor Iain Docherty on the 5 September 2020. Details being sought include: Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

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

Published: 2021-09-24
Reference: FOI/202100228802
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Slovenian ambassador: FOI release

Could you please provide the minutes from the meeting which took place on Tuesday, August 3 between Angus Robertson, the cabinet secretary for the constitution, external affairs and culture, and Slovenia's ambassador to the UK, Simona Leskovar.

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

Published: 2021-09-23
Reference: FOI/202100227975
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government international offices: FOI release

Can you provide for each of the international offices ( Beijing, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, London, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC) the following information: 1. How many staff work for each office. 2. The title and job description for each member of staff. 3. The salary of each member of staff. 4. The costs of runnin...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-23
Reference: FOI/202100227934
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Repair works carried out by BEAR Scotland: EIR release

A note of all calls or other communications from third parties alerting BEAR to pot holes or other roads defects at the locus A9 Broxden rbt to off slip M90 between 30th April and 4th May 2021. Details of all carriageway repair works carried out by or on behalf of BEAR to pot holes or other roads defects at the locus ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-23
Reference: FOI/202100231479
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 related consultancy: FOI release

In relation to this request, and concerning the following two pieces of work referred to in the request: 1) Covid-19 consultancy for health finance 2) Consultant input on current, and potential future, issues affecting adult care home provision as a consequence of Covid-19 For each of the above pieces of work, please c...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-09-23
Reference: FOI/202100228461
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Minutes between First Minister and education officials: FOI release

Last week it was revealed that the First Minister has met with education officials to discuss the SQA’s new alternative accreditation model, as reported in TES (see here: https://www.tes.com/news/SQA-sturgeon-we-wont-have-another-qualifications-fiasco) I would like (a) copy of the minutes taken at the meetings between ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-21
Reference: FOI/202100206212
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (MHTS) recruitment: FOI release

Information in relation to my application to the vacancy of legal member of the MHTS. Specifically: 1) Who were the two parties who sifted through the applications? 2) What were the criteria they used in assessing the applications? 3) How many of the 10 vacancies apply to Aberdeen and the North East; and how many ap...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-21
Reference: FOI/202100229987
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scientific testing and impact of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs): EIR release

Please provide information on scientific testing and the impacts of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) since 1 January 2020. Please include emails, letters, data, reports, scientific studies, assessment and any other information from manufacturers of ADDs (e.g. OTAQ, Ace Aquatec & GenusWave), salmon farming representati...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-09-21
Reference: FOI/202100226663
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications relating to the Tinker Experiment: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100200656 All government emails , letters or memos or internal notes or transcripted telephone calls regarding The Tinker Experiment and any reference to an apology- with a particular interest on any documentation between the Government and its lawyers on the matter ( any communication to our...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-16
Reference: FOI/202100228699 review of 202100200656
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to each FOI request which contains ‘journalist’ or ‘reporter’: FOI release

For every FOI request received by the Scottish Government between 01/01/2021 and 01/03/2021, please search correspondence relating to each individual request for the word "journalist" or "reporter" and provide any correspondence which results to me.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-09-16
Reference: FOI/202100225813
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation relating to Tullochgorm layby area: EIR release

With regard to the Tullochgorm 'layby' area, "a copy of the report submitted to you on 4.11.20" and "sight of the documentation relating to the alleged ownership transfer to the Forestry Commission."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-09-15
Reference: FOI/202100228488
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communication relating to SQA awards 2021: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public identifying as teachers to the Scottish Government, on the subject on SQA awards in 2021. I would like this information from 10 June 2021 to 9 July 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-14
Reference: FOI/202100225914
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding provided for the regeneration of Stranraer: EIR release

1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and South of Scotland Enterprise regarding the regeneration of Stranraer, including all proposals and cases for any waterfront development, and any correspondence relating to the £6 million pound allocation for Stranraer regeneration? 2. All correspondence between t...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-09-14
Reference: FOI/202100217701
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Minutes of meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle: EIR release

Full minutes of the meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle.

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

Published: 2021-09-13
Reference: FOI/202100225719
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector