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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Bute House Agreement: FOI release

Any correspondence (e.g. e-mails, texts, letters) between the First Minister and SNP MSPs regarding any concerns about the Bute House Agreement from 20 August 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: FOI/202300378438
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Sir John Grant: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Sir John Grant, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: FOI/202300367640
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government from Lorna Slater: EIR release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Lorna Slater's meeting with Christine C...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300338451
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Prison Service lessons learned review: FOI release

When the Scottish Prison Service CEO received the lessons learned review into the case of Isla Bryson which the Scottish Government claimed would happen on 3 February 2023. The final version of the Scottish Prison Service’s report on the lessons learned review and any draft versions of this report completed by the Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300342588
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the ban on alcohol on trains from 1 January, 2022 to date: FOI release

Any correspondence including memos, minutes, agendas, attachments to emails, between ScotRail and the Scottish Government on the topic of the ban on alcohol on trains from January 1, 2022 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 221 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-20
Reference: 202200313459
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on the alcohol ban on ScotRail trains: FOI release

Please send me correspondence with the Scotrail on the alcohol ban on ScotRail trains. Please also send me the number antisocial behaviour incidents recorded each month since January 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 221 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-20
Reference: 202200313595
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Latest noise report conducted by Bear Scotland: EIR release

Please may I (under the relevant legislation) request all details of the last (or most recent) "acoustic survey" conducted by Bear Scotland.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-20
Reference: 202300357508
Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Lists of interests by ministers serving upon their appointment, including the information provided by the First Minister: FOI release

Please supply the following in respect of the 4th session of the Scottish Parliament, which ran from 2016 to 2021. all the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the inform...

FOI cost limit 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-20
Reference: 202300346525
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication, in the last 12 months, relating to the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in relation to the proposed Drem-Gullane cycle/walking path: EIR release

All communication - in the last 12 months - between Transport Scotland officials and East Lothian Council officers specifically relating to the use of Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in relation to the proposed Drem-Gullane cycle/walking path. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for th...

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

Published: 2023-10-20
Reference: 202300351671
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's meetings correspondence: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.41 s.28 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300338437
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting minutes between government ministers and Sir Brian Souter: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government ministers and Sir Brian Souter from 2019 to date. The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government special advisers and Brian Souter since 2019. Email correspondence between the Scottish government (including ministers, officials o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300357465
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Contact between constitutional future division and Professor Nicola McEwan: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Nicola McEwen , 1st May 2021 ‐ date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: FOI/202300367638
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Contact between constitutional futures division and Professor Alan Renwick: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Alan Renwick, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: FOI/202300367628
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Meeting and correspondence with newly appointed CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank, Al Denholm: FOI release

Could you tell me if the First Minister has had any meetings with the newly appointed CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank, Al Denholm, since his appointment. Could you also provide copies of any briefing notes the First Minister received in advance of such a meeting. Could you also provide me with any written...

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

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300357675
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Follow-up to the day and respite services surveys undertaken by local authorities and health and social care partnerships: FOI release

In your request, you asked for information about the November 2022 follow-up to the day and respite services surveys undertaken by local authorities and health and social care partnerships, specifically: The text of the letter sent to HSCPs/local authorities from the Cab Sec for Health about the November 2022 follow-u...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300357230
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and David Eiser: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and David Eiser (Fraser of Allander Institute), 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: FOI /202300367591
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A68 Main Street, Pathhead queries on new pedestrian crossing: EIR release

As a resident who will be directly affected by this proposal, I have to ask what sort of 'consultation' will take place? It appears that decisions have already been made, given that trees have already been cut down and the surrounding ironworks removed. As an asthmatic, the days when we can have our front windows open...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300357691
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting minutes, reports and correspondence in regard to the local authority's homeless services between 1 January 2023 and 30 April 2023: FOI release

All meeting minutes, reports and correspondence between Scottish Government housing ministers, including Shona Robison and Paul McLennan (and their civil servants), and Glasgow City Council in regard to the local authority's homeless services between 1 January 2023 and 30 April 2023.

FOI clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300357753
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon meetings with Crown Office: FOI release

Please can I request information relating to meetings, communication and correspondence between the former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (including her office, staff and officials) and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). This should include – but not be limited to – all information held about meet...

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

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300357074
Directorate
Topic

Minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group since April 18 2023. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request un...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-18
Reference: 202300359957
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Aileen McHarg: FOI Release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Aileen McHarg , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3) A...

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

Published: 2023-10-18
Reference: FOI/202300367625
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence received by Scottish Ministers about HPMAs: EIR release

I would like to ask for the correspondence received by Scottish Ministers about HPMAs (Highly Protected Marine Areas), specifically from fishermen, since the consultation was announced last year on 12 December. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: 202300360044
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of the working group for Varroa control in Scotland meetings: EIR release

Provide the minutes of all [the working group for Varroa control in Scotland] meetings. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are ap...

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

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: 202200328231
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the ongoing restructure of the Social Security Programme's User-centred Design (UCD) team: FOI release

All emails and Teams messages to and from Julie Mclean regarding the ongoing restructure of the Social Security Programme's User-centred Design (UCD) team. In particular all emails and Teams messages regarding this topic from Julie to Francesca Pagnacco and Steven Kyle Any business case or project plan for the aforemen...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: 202300363578
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Dr Elliot Bulmer: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Dr Elliot Bulmer, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All cor...

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

Published: 2023-10-17
Reference: FoI/202300367588
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector