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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3,808 matching releases

Communications with UK Treasury regarding the 2025-2026 Scottish Budget: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and the UK Treasury regarding the 2025-2026 Scottish Budget.

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

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400444232
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Briefings and analysis prepared for the First Minister regarding Israel: FOI release

All briefings and analysis prepared for the First Minister about Israel in the last month.

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

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: FOI/202400443723
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Audit Scotland’s report on fiscal sustainability and reform: FOI release

1. When the Scottish Government first received Audit Scotland’s report on fiscal sustainability and reform that was published on 21 November 2024. Please provide the exact date and time. 2. The first draft of Ivan McKee’s comments on the report and all subsequent drafts until the final version was approved and sent. P...

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442164
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government materials regarding inward immigration: FOI release

All reports/analysis/briefings held by the Scottish Government about inward immigration and Scots attitudes to immigration, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443406
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government attendees at HMS Sheffield steel cutting ceremony: FOI release

Were any Scottish Government officials or Ministers invited to attend the steel cutting ceremony for HMS Sheffield? If any officials or Ministers were invited and declined to attend, could you provide the reasons for their refusal? If any refusals occurred or if anyone aiming to attend was unable to, could you provide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443050
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland term of appointment: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400438045 Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, I would like copies of all correspondence held by Scottish Government about the Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland having their term of appointment, which was due to expire on 06 October 2024, extended.

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442239 Review of 202400438045
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy and correspondence mentioning the book The Outrun by Amy Liptrot: FOI release

Please supply all items of information generated or received by the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy (or equivalent), or their office, between 1 January 2024 and the present date, mentioning the book The Outrun by Amy Liptrot or its (potential) adaption as a film. This should include, but n...

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443253
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and correspondence mentioning The Outrun by Amy Liptrot: FOI release

Please supply all items of information generated or received by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care (or equivalent), or their office, between 1 January 2024 and the present date, mentioning the book The Outrun by Amy Liptrot or its (potential) adaption as a film. This should include, but not be limited to,...

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443255
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Supporting documents to the Target Operating Model (TOM) supplied by KPMG: FOI release

The final version of all the "supporting documents" to the TOM which were supplied by KPMG to the Scottish Government as part of the contract.

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442263
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Minister's attendance at Edinburgh Pride 2024: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent/received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about John Swinney leading Edinburgh Pride on June 22, between May 1 2024 and July 15 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443405
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation held by Scottish Government regarding juryless rape trials: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about juryless rape trials between September 30 2024 and November 5 2024.

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442003
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care correspondence regarding Audit Scotland Report: FOI release

All communications (emails, texts) from 1 December 2024 and 4 December 2024 between Neil Gray and his staff relating to the Audit Scotland report published on 3 December.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400443456
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister visit to Sumitomo’s site in Nigg correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held about John Swinney’s visit to Sumitomo’s site in Nigg on November 18, including correspondence sent and received setting it up, including internal, minutes/notes from the day, briefings prepared for it and afterwards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442416
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment statistics by condition: FOI release

From the Adult Disability Payments high level statistics is it possible to get a breakdown of the number people in receipt of ADP for each condition from F00 – F99. The high level statistics for the total in receipt from category F00-F99 is available (table 19). However I would like to know the claimant for each indiv...

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442669
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting: FOI release

Full minutes/briefings written for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting on November 4.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: FOI/202400442735
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondence regarding primary proposal in the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill): FOI release

Correspondence received by Angela Constance relating to the proposal to release shortterm prisoners after they’ve served 40% of their sentence since 10 October 2024. For the purposes of this FOI we have assumed all external correspondence to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs within the date range prov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441331
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Operational Reference Group: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Information relating to Agency Operations Reference Group. I would like a full list of all the experts and practitioners and their area of expertise and experience. Request for Information 2: I would also like a copy of the select committee consultation and the Scottish Ministers involved in...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442266
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

General Medical Council correspondence regarding Physician Associates: FOI release

Copies of e-mail correspondence between your organisation and the General Medical Council regarding physician associates. Please could you provide copies of emails which: Contain the keywords "physician associate" or "physician associates" or "PA/AA" Were sent or received from the General Medical Council. The email d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441146
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings held by Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy: FOI release

In June 2024, Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy, Christina McKelvie, met with several groups. I’d like to ask for the minutes from these meetings, if not included please also provide who attended and how long the meetings lasted.

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440194
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's meeting with Argentinian Ambassador: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from the meetings, analysis, from Angus Robertson's meeting with Argentina Ambassador Mariana Plaza on August 21 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400441155
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) review into Higher History marking: FOI release

A copy of all internal communication regarding the recent SQA review into Higher History marking. The time frame for this request is 1 Nov 2024 - present. This request includes files attached to emails, which should be included in the release. This request also includes records of any non-written communication such as ...

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440962
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Highlands & Islands Enterprise correspondence relating to the Cairngorm Funicular repairs: FOI release

Any documents or correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highlands & Islands Enterprise relating to the Cairngorm Funicular repairs between January 2023, when the funicular originally came back into service, up to the present day.

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

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400440468
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Ministerial statement on Winter Fuel Payment replacement: FOI release

1. The original draft of Shirley-Anne Somerville's ministerial statement delivered on 28 November 2024 regarding the Scottish Government’s announcement replacing the Winter Fuel Payment and all subsequent drafts of that ministerial statement, including feedback, edits, comments or changes suggested by Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443264
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

1. The last piece of correspondence the Scottish Government has had with each health board regarding the delivery of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities. Please include the full correspondence. Including replies from either relevant Scottish Government department or the health board. 2. A copy o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.5 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442024
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Attendance at committee sessions relating to Higher History exams: FOI release

Information related to recent discussions and correspondence (e-mails, letters, meeting notes or minutes, briefing papers, memos, etc) about attendance at the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee to give evidence on the topic of Higher History SQA exams. I am looking for: 1. All corresp...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400443018
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector