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

Scottish Government officials authorised to post on X/Twitter account: FOI release

A list of those persons authorised to tweet from the @scotgov X/Twitter account. If there is a person (or persons) who must approve any tweet from the account, please identify who those persons are.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300390046
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Economy Minister meetings with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI release

Details of the meeting that took place between then Economy Minister Kate Forbes and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 16th September 2021. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the meeting and the not...

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

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300380846
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meetings with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI release

Details of the meeting that took place between then Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 8th February 2022. This should include an agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the DFM to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the meeting and the note/...

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

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300380842
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Former Minister for Health and Social Care meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI release

Details of the meeting that took place between Humza Yousaf, then Minister for Health and Social Care and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 1st November 2021. This should include the agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the Minister to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the ...

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

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300380848
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with Fiona Duncan, The Promise Scotland: FOI release

Details of the meeting that took place between Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Fiona Duncan, the Promise Scotland, on the 9th June 2021. This should include an agenda, any papers/briefings provided to the DFM to help prepare for the meeting, any papers used and discussed during the meeting and the note/minute ta...

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

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300380852
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Late Payment Reports from DWP: FoI release

In a previous FOI response (ref 202300363385) Social Security Scotland stated: “We hold reports which are generated by the Department for Work and Pensions who process payments on our behalf. Social Security Scotland receive reports of payments which have been flagged as late and the number of days delayed” Based on th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-22
Reference: FOI/202300372953
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government international offices: FOI release

Is the Scottish Government still planning on opening an international office in Warsaw and if so when will it open, how many staff will it include and full cost of it broken down. In one of the international offices foi releases, officials say a report is being written on the effectiveness of the international offices....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.1 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300376045
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Education Council (SEC) meeting minutes: FOI release

“The Scottish Government website where the minutes of meetings of the Scottish Education Council (SEC) are published only has minutes up to February 2023. Could you please provide me with the minutes for any meetings that have taken place since February 2023? In your response could you please include any papers or repo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300377621
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28: FOI release

If you could provide copies of all correspondence and messages, including emails and WhatsApps, regarding the invitation and arrangements for the First Minister to meet President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28. Please also include any correspondence with the UK Government and any briefings prepared for the First Minis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.32(1)A s.38(1)B s.32 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300388013
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence between Health Boards and Scottish Government: FOI release

A copy of any correspondence between the Scottish Government’s Director of Heath and Social Care Finance and Governance, Richard McCallum and health board chief executives that relates to expenditure for the period between 1 December 2023 and 18 January 2024.

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

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202400394481
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes: FOI release

Information relating to Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy on 17, 25 and 27 August 2021. Who attended these meetings? What were they about? What was discussed? In the meeting on 27 August 2021, did they discuss the resignation of Hair and Mackenzie?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: 202200275543
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Huawei: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Huawei from February 15 2022 to the present' (04 October 2023.

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

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300379322
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

National Treatment Centres Programme Gateway Reviews: FOI release

1. Under FOISA please provide all gateway review/ assurance reports produced since the last one, the Assurance of Action Plan, was authored in August 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-19
Reference: FOI/202300376692
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding funding for developing the young workforce: FOI release

All correspondence between the government and developing the young workforce regarding future budget funding since May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202300361577
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Organisation's ICT and corporate procurement documents: FOI release

The following departmental documents around ICT and corporate procurement. Many organisations within your region have different document title names: 2023/24 IT Department Documents - these types of documents have detailed information on the department's future plans and strategies. These documents could include: ICT...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202300343289
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Baby Box tender documentation and associated communications: FOI release

The Baby Box tender documentation and associated communications. The communication, i.e. the clarifying questions that were asked. We have obtained the tender invitation and all the tender details, so that would not be needed. A copy of the successful tender application.

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

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202200308368
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity attendance at Rural Affairs and Islands Committee: FOI release

All briefing notes that were provided to Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, prior to her appearance before the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 13 September.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300375984
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Closure of Battleby House: FOI release

A copy of the fully costed business case document relative to the decision to close and sell Battleby House and grounds, and associated relocation costs. And also any final report document to Ministers relative to the decision.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300376360
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Promise Partnership Fund: FOI release

Details of and/or a copy of the agreement between the Scottish Government and the Corra Foundation re the Promise Partnership Fund and the Corra Foundation role in distributing all funds, on behalf of the Scottish Government, connected to the Promise. Details of the tendering process to be the organisation charged wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300380835
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between John Stevenson and Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI review

You asked for a review of the Scottish Government response (dated 22 March 2023, reference 202300345249) to your Freedom of Information Request (dated 28 February 2023).

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

Published: 2024-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300349141 Review of 202300345249
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Caledonian Maritime Assets correspondence, 30 June to 31 December 2017: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) and Kevin Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer, Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited on dates between 30th June 2017 and 31st December 2017, and emails including the word: “launch”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 117 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202200315069
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between lobbyists and ministers: FOI release

Scottish Government to provide all preparatory documents as well as minutes or any other record of what was discussed of the following meetings: 03/10/2022 between Nicola Sturgeon and Blackrock 09/12/2021 between Drax Group plc and Michael Matheson 16/12/2021 between EDF Energy Holdings Limited and Michael Matheson 04...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: 202300344500
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kevin Stewart Meetings July 2022: FOI review

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: 1a) Kevin Stewart's meeting with IJB Ch...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-02-06
Reference: 202200331290
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

Documents from 2022 that consider the capital upgrades required to make Ferguson Marine competitive: FOI release

The content of all documents produced this year that consider the nature and cost of the capital upgrades required to bring the Ferguson Marine yard to a position of competitiveness. Please include any emails or reports held by the Scottish Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 145 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.33 s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: 202200330019
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence for auditor of GFG Lochaber smelter and Dalzell steelworks: FOI review

You asked for a review of our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200328214. You submitted the following request: Please can you send me the correspondence set out in FOI 202200321971 "information released" unredacted. I am seeking disclosure of all reda...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2) s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202200332486 Review of 202200328214
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector