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

Correspondence from members of the public on the topic of unisex bathrooms/toilets in schools: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters or emails) to the Scottish Government from members of the public on the topic of unisex bathrooms / toilets in schools, from January 2021 – present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 77 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200333593
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Press office regarding the Scottish Green Conference or party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in March 2022 on the Scottish Green conference or the Scottish Greens generally.

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200291466
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Children's Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation: FOI release

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of Information Act, details in respect to the contract below. Childrens Services Advocacy Support and Legal Representation: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR390168 The details we require are: What are the contract...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300349614
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Queries concerning the nationalisation of ScotRail: FOI release

Can the Scottish government provide details of any correspondence (meetings, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, letters) between Scotrail/Abellio, Transport Scotland and Government Ministers relating to the Government takeover of Scotrail services? Can you provide details of any correspondence between Scotrail/A...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200288636
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

10-year economic strategy communications: FOI release

All communications (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages, phone calls, online meetings, in-person meetings) which took place in January, February or March 2022 between the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, the Minister for Public Finance, Planning, and Community Wealth, First Minister, Officials working t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38 s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200308856
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All correspondence relating to resignation of the First Minister: FOI release

Please provide me with all correspondence, briefing notes, internal communications, memos and other relevant information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon from the beginning of 2023 until 15 February 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300343617
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Dr Robbie Mochrie: FOI release

Please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil servants, and Special Advisers) and Dr Robbie Mochrie of Heriot-Watt University. Please restrict the search to dates between 1st January 2021 and 24th June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202200307868
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Provision for or appointment of speechwriters for the First Minister: FOI release

All correspondence about the provision or appointment of speechwriters for the First Minister which has taken place between the Permanent Secretary and the following: Liz Lloyd, political adviser to the First Minister Julie Grant, head of news at the Scottish Government Dominic Munro, director of strategy at the Scott...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202200333883
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and NHS Grampian: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between NHS Grampian and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisers about FOI request FOI/2022/807 regarding the response to that FOI request. Information should include but not be limi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300339767
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Parking Standards Group minutes and action points: FOI release

All minutes and action points from the Parking Standards Group for the last 2 years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300359795
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scotonomic podcast or Scotonomic Live festival: FOI release

Copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil servants, and Special Advisers) and anyone representing the Scotonomics podcast or Scotonomics Live festival, 1st January 2021 - date." You further clarified on 21 February 2023 that you were interested in correspondence "bet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300342984
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Quality assurance related to the handling of previous FOI requests: FOI release

Any correspondence or communications, including but not limited to case handling and the application of "quality assurance" processes, relating to my Freedom of Information request first made on December 17 2022, and subsequent requests for responses on March 12 and March 28 (your ref: 202200334750).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.27 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300352737
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The possible resignation of the First Minister: FOI release

Please provide copies of all emails and other communication between Scottish ministers, officials and staff between Saturday 11 February and Wednesday 15 February 2023 on the subject of the possible resignation of the First Minister and the setting up of a press conference which took place at Bute House at 11am on 15 F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)O s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300344558
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence prospectus meetings, minutes, notes and diary entries: FOI release

A list of any meetings held by the Minister for Independence regarding the independence prospectus papers, since his appointment on March 29. Any minutes or briefing notes on the above. Diary entries for the minister's first week in office.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.23 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300358434
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Shirley-Anne Somerville meetings Sept/Oct 2022: FOI 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: Shirley-Anne Somerville's meeting with ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 99 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300338462
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

External legal advice: FOI release

Request for Information 1: The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (I.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date). Request for Information 2: Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. Request for Informa...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202200332507
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland grievances raised: FOI release

Information on the number of grievances that have been raised within Social Security Scotland. You asked for cases relating specifically to racism, bullying and harassment. You asked for this information from 2020–2021, 2021–2022 and 2023 - now.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: FOI/202300376034
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Dorothy Bain KC’s and Ruth Charteris KC's full current register of interests: FOI release

Dorothy Bain KC’s full current register of interests and any amendments or previous versions of the register of interests the Scottish Government possesses. Ruth Charteris KC’s full current register of interests and any amendments or previous versions of the register of interests the Scottish Government possesses.

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

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300358743
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Glasgow’s plan to enforce a Low Emission Zone (LEZ): FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government relating to Glasgow’s plan to enforce a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for most vehicles. Including any and all internal and external communication and documents for the entire week commencing Monday 29 May. All information about the plan for minister Mairi McAllan to attend an ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300359413
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence received around currency of a independent Scotland: FOI release

What correspondence (meetings and e-mails) has Nicola Sturgeon, John Swinney, Angus Robertson and Kate Forbes had with Scottish Green MSPs regarding the currency of an independent Scotland?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-20
Reference: 202200327196
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to the organisation's total spend on external legal advice since 1 April 2020: FOI release

The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (I.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date) Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. If possible, please provide the final settlement or damages or other court man...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-20
Reference: 202200332491
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications on the availability and operation of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders: FOI release

Copies of all information provided from 1 October 2022 onwards to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, and the First Minister on the availability and operation of: Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.8E s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202300351739
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine passport scheme: FOI release

How much money did the Scot Gov spend overall on the Covid vaccine passport scheme? Breakdown of these costs. Any correspondence between Scot Gov ministers/civil servants and members of the hospitality industry mentioning the Covid vaccine passports from 2021/22. How many users downloaded the app?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202200283900
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and LGB Alliance Feb-March 2022: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and LGB Alliance between 1st February 2022 and 17th March 2022. In particular, any communication on the reforms to the Gender Recognition Act.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202200288999
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Mermaids charity: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) regarding the Mermaids Charity from 25 September 2022 onwards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-16
Reference: 202200329739
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector