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

M8 emergency roadworks at junction 16 and 17: EIR release

With regard to the “Emergency Works: M8 J16 - J17 Woodside Viaducts” you asked "to register both a complaint and an FOI request. The knock-on effect these works are creating is significant, there are substantial traffic jams at all times now in this area. I would like under the FOI Act the following: 1. All RAMS for th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-06-04
Reference: FOI/202100197563
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to attendance limit at place of worship: FOI release

1. Correspondence sent or received by the Connected Communities division of the Local Government and Communities directorate on Covid-19 related restrictions on public worship. Following your initial request, in your email of 18 January 2021 you confirm that the following parameters should be applied to your request: “...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 98 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-03
Reference: FOI/202100132146
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence involving First Minister regarding place of worship: FOI release

1. Correspondence sent or received by Ms Sturgeon or her private office in relation to Covid-19 restrictions on public worship. 2. Briefing notes given to Ms Sturgeon for her statement on 04/01/2020 in relation to new Covid-19 restrictions. Following your initial request, in your email of 19 January 2021 you confirmed ...

FOI withheld 80 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-03
Reference: FOI/202100135656
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence involving National Clinical Director regarding place of worship: FOI release

Correspondence sent or received by the Prof Jason Leitch (National Clinical Director) relating to Covid-19 restrictions on public worship, and in particular the closure of places of worship for public services in January 2021. You further specified that: "In the event that this request is deemed to cost over £600 under...

FOI cost limit 70 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-03
Reference: FOI/202100141118
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with the Ferret regarding salmon farms: FOI release

1. Please include any emails and correspondence with the Ferret in relation to seals killed by salmon farms in Scotland since 1 February 2021. 2. Please also provide any information discussing the FOI request and reply via FOI- 2021-00155371. 3. Please also provide any information discussing any reaction to this mornin...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.7 s.20 s.12 s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100197576
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Discussion held between Sarah-Jane Laing and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy: EIR review

I would like to see all correspondence relating to conversations or meetings between ministers or civil servants of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform directorate with representatives of Scottish Land and Estates Ltd, in the year 2020. I am particularly interested in correspondence between that organisatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.16(3) s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100194532 review of 202000109289
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development review: FOI release

All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education (including Officials of his office) with OECD relating to the OECD review of Scottish education. In particular, I would like to see all correspondence and information relating to the contract between the Scottish Government and OECD.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100175114
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Discussions held relating to OCED report: FOI release

1. Please provide details of all the discussions between Scottish Ministers and the OECD on the subject of the publication prior to the forthcoming Scottish election of an interim report, a full report or any other equivalent document since the relevant vote at Parliament on 17 February 2021 (including copies of all co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100170093
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

School pupils wearing face masks: FOI release

Any correspondence (including letters or emails) from members of the public to either the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, or the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, on the subject of pupils being required to wear face masks in schools. I would like this information from 20 August 2020 to 09...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 178 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202000085891
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Planning permission appeal PPA-350-2036, land at Haddockston House Estate: EIR release

“I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information concerning the Planning Permission Appeal PPA-350-2036: Land at Haddockston House Estate, West Glen Road, Houston, Renfrewshire, PA6 7GU – Renfrewshire Council Planning Authority Ref: 20/0102/PP "Formation of Commercial ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100198585
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice on cutting unpaid work hours: FOI release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice's office and any other stakeholder, either external or internal, regarding the topic of cutting unpaid work hours issue...

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

Published: 2021-06-01
Reference: FOI/202100187501
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Sir David Murray takeover proposal of Tata Steel plant: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information request for documents relating to discussions between Sir David Murray and Scottish ministers in 2015 regarding Murray's proposal to take over the Tata Steel plants Cambuslang and Motherwell in 2015.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-01
Reference: FOI/202100194570
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Official meeting with Springfield Properties 17 July 2018: EIR review

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek Mackay Meeting with Sandy Adam of Springfield Properties on 17th July 2018 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-27
Reference: FOI/202100189879
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat & Benchmark since October 2020: EIR release

Please provide any information on Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark since 26 October 2020 (i.e. since a FOI filed on that date: https://donstaniford.typepad.com/files/foiimidacloprid-26-oct-2020.pdf). Please include emails, reports, risk assessments, modelling results, surveys, photos, letters, Exc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-27
Reference: FOI/202100195003
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate report from Hellisay fish farm: EIR release

You asked for the FHI (Fish Health Inspectorate) report from the Hellisay fish farm in relation to a recent escape event at the farm. We clarified with you, on 8 April 2021, that your request related to escape events relevant to 2018, 2019 and 2021 and should include both FHI reports issued to the operating company as ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-27
Reference: FOI/202100195490
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning permission details regarding alterations to waste recycling facility: EIR release

Regarding the appeal case PPA-260-2055, 865 South Street, Glasgow, the release of the following information relating to the proposal for the period between 20/01/17 and 24/03/21: (a) all internal communications between Scottish Government officials (b) all communications between officials and Scottish Ministers; (c) al...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-05-27
Reference: FOI/202100189524
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Government communications with LGB Alliance: FOI release

Communications between the Scottish Government and a group titled LGB Alliance (directors: Malcolm Clark, Katharine Harris, Beverley Jackson and Ann Sinnott) from October 2019 to the date of this request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100190232
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding provided to Dawnfresh: EIR release

1. Full details of any applications made by, and grants or funding provided to, Dawnfresh from the Seafood Producers Resilience Fund. 2. Full details of any other funding from Scottish Government sources provided to Dawnfresh over the last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100184872
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency ICT information: FOI release

1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that presents the structure of the IT department, please include name and job titles. If this cannot be sent, please work towards a structure with job titles. 3. ICT Annual o...

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

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100190394
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Official meeting with Build to Rent 16 January 2018: FOI review

Then Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, Derek McKay, Build to Rent Dinner (‘To encourage build to rent’), 16 January 2018. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Copy of any speech delivered 4. List of all attendees 5. Minutes or notes from any meeting 6. Action points fr...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100189869 review of 202100167558
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence of Scottish Conservatives policy to stop overturning of council decisions: EIR release

From 21 November 2020 to present: Copies of any correspondence (briefing, emails, letters, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/or otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers regarding the Scottish Conservatives policy to introduce a new law to stop Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100189834
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Heat Networks (Scotland) bill: FOI release

Copies of the correspondence received, the response sent (including any further follow up correspondence) and any discussions surrounding this (including internal discussions) between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Crown regarding Queen's Consent and the Heat Networks Bill. Please also include copie...

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.25 s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-25
Reference: FOI/202100181726
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 allowing visitors to care home residence: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government, health boards and private care home providers, on the subject of allowing visitors to c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 203 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-25
Reference: FOI/202000062650
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Details of the Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group: FOI review

Could you provide me with copies of all information including, but not limited to, minutes, correspondence, notes of telephone calls and emails held by Scottish Government on: 1. A copy of the Terms of Reference of the “Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group” 2. Details of funding of the “Misogyny and ...

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

Published: 2021-05-24
Reference: FOI/202100182640 review of 202100156907
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the consultation on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Equality Network and Scottish Trans Alliance about the consultation on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill since 17 March 2020.

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

Published: 2021-05-21
Reference: FOI/202100187091
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector