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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Education Scotland Digital Services Organogram: FOI release

Organisation chart for Digital/IT from CIO/Director down to management, including job titles and names.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400434890
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding Edinburgh Jazz Bar: FOI release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions or is from/to the Edinburgh Jazz Bar, including email correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, briefings, from the last six months?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400432764
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with founder of HALO Urban Regeneration: FOI release

All documentation from Kate Forbes' meeting with Marie Macklin on August 9 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431283
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding multiple First Minister meetings and appearances: FOI release

All documentation from John Swinney's meeting with Andy Burnham on August 12, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI. All documentation from John Swinney's appearance taking the salute at the Edinbu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.39(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431387
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Commonwealth Games 2026: FOI release

Can I please request the following information under Freedom of Information legislation: Any correspondence (e-mails, letters notes,briefings, text, etc) between the UK Government and the Scottish Government regarding the Commonwealth Games 2026 between 5 July 2024 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431460
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Meetings with Alexander Dennis, NFI Group and NFI International Limited: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of Alexander Dennis and/or NFI Group and/or NFI International Limited between 1st March 2023 and 12th September 2024 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. 3. Any correspondence relating to the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-17
Reference: FOI/202400431749
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Constitutional Futures Division and other organisations: FOI release

For the period 18th June 2023 – date, please provide a list of all meetings (in person or virtual) between civil servants working for the Constitutional Futures Division and persons or organisations outside the Scottish Government. Please include the dates on which each meeting took place.

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

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430631
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme: EIR release

I am interested in the contamination of wildlife by poisons and have been made aware of the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme. I understand that SASA is responsible for these investigations in Scotland and will have access to the final analytical (chemical) reports for each suspected poisoning incident. I am there...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400431949
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

A725 central junction traffic light sequence: EIR release

The following in relation to the central junction on the A725 that has the A8 Eastbound on/off slip roads: how the traffic light sequence for the Right Signal in the Junction operates; and failing the above info being available, how the traffic light sequence for all lights in the Junction operate.

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

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400432270
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Creative Scotland and Open Fund for Individuals applications: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what day the Scottish Government was informed by Creative Scotland that the Open Fund for Individuals would stop accepting applications on 30th August 2024. 2. Please provide a copy of all data the Scottish Government has relating to its receiving and subsequently handling of a) the announcement b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400430256
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and UK monarchy: FOI release

Please share any communications exchanged between the government and the UK monarchy or their representatives from 21 February 2023 to the present date, which relate to: Laws and Legislation The Crown Estate Property or assets owned by the monarchy Crown consent Carbon emissions Deer Please include all communication ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400431736
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Risk Assessment for roadworks on the A92: EIR release

Sight of the Risk Assessment for the night works currently ongoing on the A92.

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

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: FOI/202400433110
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former Minister for Public Health and Sport's WhatsApp messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI Review

Original request 202400427867 MSP Mairi Gougeon's What's App messages from her Ministerial position during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400432336 Review of 202400427867
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

ScotWind drawdown funding meetings: EIR release

A list of all internal and external meetings where drawing down ScotWind funding was discussed since 23 January 2024. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings and this topic.

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

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: EIR/202400430251
Directorate
Topic: Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Overcrowding concerns at railway stations: FOI release

Any correspondence, including briefings for Scottish Ministers or Transport Scotland officials, about health and safety concerns resulting from overcrowding concerns at railway stations, since January 2024.

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

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400430600
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cost of buildings under Heat in Buildings Programme: EIR Review

Original request - 202400424775 Clarity on figures provided in a previous EIR release on 29th July (ref 202400421303) and advice provided to Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on the rules, terms and conditions of the Green Public Sector Estates Decarbonisation Sc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400429963 Review of 202400424775
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Head of New and Environmental Taxes Unit and Graeme McCormick: FOI release

All correspondence and notes of phone calls or meetings (in person or virtual), between the Scottish Government’s Head of New and Environmental Taxes Unit, Martin Davidson and Graeme McCormick, from 1st February 2022 - date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400429953
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Contract between Glendevon Energy and CARES/Local Energy Scotland: EIR Review

Original request - 202400413233 Contract document between Glendevon Energy and CARES/Local Energy Scotland for the provision of loan funding to facilitate the development of a Hydro Scheme at Loch a’ Bhraoin, Garve, IV23 2QN. I do not have the date of the contract but a planning application for the scheme was lodged w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: EIR/202400424306 review of 202400413233
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Recorded crime statistics analysis and correspondence: FOI release

All analysis undertaken, all correspondence and all drafts written in reaction or about the recorded crime stats published in June.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400426419
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Junction A84, between the Loch Lubnaig South Car Park and Stank Road: EIR release

Information relating to the A84 between the junction with the Loch Lubnaig South Car Park and the junction with Stank Road from January 2023 to date. In particular, the following information: - 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the roads inspection regime, including d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400432700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cairngorm Woodlands land in Tolquohonie correspondence: EIR release

A copy of the FS correspondence with CNPA, and Guy Crossley (if any), regards Cairngorm Woodlands land in the Dalbuaick Plantation (aka Tolquohonie)? It seems likley that the investigation was triggered by some form of complaint, or allegation, and we are looking to bottom out on this. Anything you can share would be m...

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

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: EIR/202400430418
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Costs of running The Promise; Redress Scotland and documents regarding Fornethy Survivors Group/House: FOI release

1. Could you provide the full costs of running The Promise so far, with a breakdown per year and a breakdown of what the money is for, including a breakdown of staff costs? 2. Could you provide the full costs of running Redress Scotland so far, with a breakdown per year and a breakdown of what the money is for, includ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400429997
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence received from the CEO of Ferguson Marine: FOI release

Any correspondence received by the Scottish Government from John Petticrew, chief executive of the Ferguson Marine shipyard, since his appointment in March. For clarity, this should exclude any formal updates normally delivered both to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and/or the NZET Committee in Holyrood, and should ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400430558
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons documentation, Building a New Scotland papers costs and the Scottish Government's ‘route back into EU’ analysis: FOI release

3. Could you supply any documentation held by the Scottish Government about the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), from the last six months? 4. How much money has been spent on EU languages summaries for the Building a New Scotland set of papers, with a breakdown of these costs? 5. Could you supply ...

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

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400429546
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Costs for the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Independent Review: FOI release

1: The total cost and breakdowns of costs of the undertaking of the NHSGGC QEUH Drs Fraser and Montgomery review published June 2020. 2: The cost paid to the co-authors/co-chairs of the review.

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: FOI/202400429105
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector