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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Covid-19 outbreak following Nike conference held in Edinburgh: FOI Review

1) You made at least 45 redactions of text, of unspecified length, in the FOI release responded to on 5th June 21 and published on 14th June 2021 (202000038482), due to an assessment of the information as being "out of scope" Please provide all the information for all of these redactions listed in this FOI release sta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-18
Reference: FOI/202100222971 review of 202000038482
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Minutes of meetings from cancer groups: FOI release

All minutes of meetings from the following groups, which are held by the Scottish Government, since each was set up: - The National Covid-19 Cancer Treatment Response Group - The National Cancer Recovery Group - The National Cancer Treatment Group

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1)

Published: 2021-08-16
Reference: FOI/202100208320
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government officials and local authorities: FOI release

In relation to FOI/202100215321, released on July 9, I would like the entirety of the correspondence between Scottish Government officials and local authorities, in particular the further comments made by some officials from the authorities which were labelled "not in scope.

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

Published: 2021-08-16
Reference: FOI/202100222833
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communication regarding Gender Recognition Act Reform consultation: FOI release

Gender Recognition Act Reform consultation which closed in March 2020 Please provide any records you hold, including any records made of meetings or conversations, of exchanges between officials about the content of any material submitted by the organisation under contract to undertake an analysis of the above consulta...

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

Published: 2021-08-12
Reference: FOI/202100222980
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documents regarding Gender Recognition Act Reform consultation: FOI release

Gender Recognition Act Reform consultation which closed in March 2020. Please provide a copy of any summary or description provided to the Minister by Scottish Government civil servants of the responses to the above consultation, including any summary of the content of the report from the external analysis of responses...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-12
Reference: FOI/202100222993
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding operation of the Social Fund in Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence and meetings between the Scottish Government and its agencies and the UK Government and its agencies which relate to the extension of the operation of the Social Fund in Scotland, or the possibility of any alternatives to this course of action.

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

Published: 2021-08-10
Reference: FOI/202100222150
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Lateral flow device testing universal accessibility rollout communication: FOI release

Communications related to when Scottish Government was first informed by UK Government of lateral flow tests being made universally available, as announced by the First Minister on Tuesday 6 April 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-10
Reference: FOI/202100199872
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information related to miscarriage of justice compensation: FOI release

You asked for the following information about the Miscarriage of Justice Compensation schemes which are operated by the Scottish Government: 1. Since January 1st 2016 to December 31st 2020 how many individuals received compensation after being wrongly convicted in Scotland? 2. Since January 1st 2016 to December 31st 20...

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

Published: 2021-08-10
Reference: FOI/202100222681
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Civil servants who hold external roles with external firms: FOI release

1) The number of civil servants currently (as of 14 April, 2021) employed by the Scottish Government who hold or held within the last five years, external roles with external firms. 1a) Please break this down by directorate, and provide details of the external roles held by each civil servant if they hold one, the date...

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

Published: 2021-08-10
Reference: FOI/202100194247
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding MV Pentalina ferry contract: FOI release

“Information in correspondence to and from Transport Scotland over the proposed contract for Pentland Ferries to operate the MV Pentalina on behalf of CalMac. The time period is from whenever discussions started over the potential for the vessel to be operated on a CalMac route, until now. I'm looking for information a...

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

Published: 2021-08-09
Reference: FOI/202100219169
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel: FOI review

You submitted the following initial request: “Please provide all Government communication with Mr Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel and/or with his company officers in relation to the outstanding £ 7 million loan that remains unpaid as of todays date that is securitised over Dalzell and Clydebridge plants...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-06
Reference: FOI/202100221928 review of 202100201796
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

COVID 19 wearing face coverings in shops and on public transport: FOI review

1. All documents and information relating to the Scottish Government's decision to make the wearing of face coverings on public transport compulsory on Monday 22nd June 2020, including the scientific evidence on which the decision was based, the rationale of the decision and the full minutes of the meetings between the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-06
Reference: FOI/202100215047 review of 202100136327
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cervical Cancer Screening Programme: FOI release

A copy of all briefings for Ministers from 9 March onwards regarding the errors and audits of the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme. A copy of all email correspondence between 8 March and 28 March referencing the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2021-08-04
Reference: FOI/202100218011
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Communications with Nil By Mouth charity: FOI release

Copies of any and all letter and email communications between the members of the Scottish Government (or those civil servants, or any advisors, or any special advisors, acting on their behalf) listed below and any officers, directors or volunteers of the charity Nil By Mouth (https://nilbymouth.org/) dated between 21st...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-08-03
Reference: FOI/202100220753
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Trans Alliance and Equality Network from July 2020: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Trans Alliance/Equality Network regarding the judicial review of the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act pursued by For Women Scotland for the period since 31 July 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100218658
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding gender representation on Public Boards from 2017 onwards: FOI release

A copy of all communications with Stonewall or Equality Network/Scottish Trans Alliance from 2017 to the present date that reference the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 (or the Bill as it passed through Parliament)" and "dates of any meetings (face-to-face, video or telephone conferencing) wi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100218160
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Grant funding to British Red Cross June 2021: FOI release

"Information relating to the award of a £250,000 grant to the British Red Cross in June 2021 for the provision of Hardship grants to destitute people, including those with NRPF conditions and in the asylum system. Specifically...: 1. If this grant was awarded through a competitive tender process or if not how the grant...

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

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100220749
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between Ministers and Working Group on Short-Term Lets from February 2021: FOI release

All correspondence (email, text, letter) between Scottish Government Ministers and officials responsible for the Working Group on Short-Term Lets from February 2021 onwards, and which is directly related to the working group on short-term lets.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100220218
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Communication regarding OCED review of Curriculum for Excellence: FOI release

1. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the OECD review of Curriculum for Excellence. 2. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and Education Scotland...

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

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100216183
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

School material on Israel and Palestine: FOI release

Included in preamble of a recent public petition (PE 1879) calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to “Provide an accessible and professionally developed learning and teaching resource on Israel and Palestine”, is a reference to; “re-establishing a ‘strategic review group’ to oversee any revi...

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

Published: 2021-07-30
Reference: FOI/202100219662
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Advice given to Scottish Government regarding weddings: FOI release

Any clinical advice received by the SG (either internally or externally) that relates to the decision to include children of all ages in the limits for weddings but not other indoor settings. I would also like copies of any risk assessments or other policy documentation produced or held by the SG which consider or disc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-28
Reference: FOI/202100219009
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence from teachers regarding SQA national qualifications: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public identifying as teachers to the Scottish Government, on the subject of SQA National Qualifications in 2021. I would like this information between 7 May 2021 and 4 June 2021

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

Published: 2021-07-28
Reference: FOI/202100209735
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

COVID 19 correspondence relating to local level coronavirus restrictions: FOI release

All internal correspondence and written material, including but not limited to correspondence between officials and ministers, relating to The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 28) Regulations 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-28
Reference: FOI/202100217336
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Communication with Stonewall and Equality Network January to February 2021: FOI release

Copies of all communications the Scottish Government had with Stonewall and Equality Network from 14 Jan 2021 to 13 Feb 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-27
Reference: FOI/202100218114
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Discussion regarding reduction in capacity of Hampden for Euros 2020: FOI release

Please provide a copy of minutes from all meetings/calls with UEFA around reduction in capacity of Hampden for Euros and any other meetings that influenced this decision.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-27
Reference: FOI/202100200650
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector