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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4,931 matching releases

Communications regarding wraparound childcare: FOI release

“Please provide any internal Scottish Government communications (including but not limited to letters, emails and phone calls), on the subject of wraparound childcare provision that occurred between 29 March 2021 and 6 April 2021.”

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

Published: 2021-06-16
Reference: FOI/202100202565
Directorate: Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the handling of harassment complaints: FOI release

1. The email of 5th December 2017 sent from Deputy Director within the People Directorate at the Scottish Government to the Detective Chief Superintendent (DCS), Head of Public Protection at Police Scotland, concerning the development of the Scottish Government’s procedure for handling harassment complaints. 2. Minutes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-16
Reference: FOI/202100160391
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) relating to cyber-attack: FOI release

For all correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the SEPA senior management team that relates to the Christmas 2020 cyberattack. To include sms, WhatsApp, Signal and other messages, and briefings received by ministers, dated from the date the hack started to 31st March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-16
Reference: FOI/202100202192
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement: FOI release

Any agendas, minutes, briefings, emails, correspondence between Scottish Government or NHS officials and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement from 1st February 2021 to present.

FOI already published 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.33 s.38(1)

Published: 2021-06-15
Reference: FOI/202100199551
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

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

1. All documents regarding a coronavirus outbreak following the Nike conference in Edinburgh. This should include any reports, or internal briefings prepared. 2. All internal correspondence regarding the coronavirus outbreak which occurred following a Nike conference in Edinburgh. 3. All correspondence between the Scot...

FOI already published 80 score 273 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-14
Reference: FOI/202000038482
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 bonus for health care workers: FOI Review

Information held by the Scottish government relating to the £500 covid bonus for health and care staff. Communication with the UK Government (including but not limited to departments such as the Treasury, DWP, and agencies such as HMRC) relating to the £500 health and care worker bonus announced by the First Minister ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-14
Reference: FOI/202100204291 review of 202100168265
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Money and tax

Freedom of Information request submitted by former Times journalist: FOI release

Regarding the particular Times journalist, the one who no longer works as a journalist, can you please send me any other fois made by that person from late 2017 to the time when the journalist left journalism. Can you send me any correspondence between him or her and the SG in that period. This was implied in my foi, a...

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

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100202372
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Informal requests received from 31 October 2018 onwards: FOI release

FOI202100191813 “Thanks for you work on my behalf. I apologise for my carelessness in this foi. In fact Clegg says that the Record (so not just Clegg) made requests (so not formal foi’s necessarily). Can I ask whether there were any informal requests from 31 October. Maybe you considered this, but if not, can you accep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100191813, 202100194412 and 202100195519
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

Communications between Scottish Government and others on the subject the Nike conference held in Edinburgh late February 2020. This would include but not only with, Edinburgh City Council, Carlton Hilton Hotel, North Bridge. Also any communications on the subject of the Nike conference from any source

FOI already published 80 score 257 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100134831
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Operation Cygnus details from UK Pandemic Influenza Readiness Board (PFRB): FOI release

“Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government in relation to Operation Cygnus and the Provision of PPE / Protecting those in Care Homes during the months of October 2016 – October 2017.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 215 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202000061354
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Number of Civil Servants who have a secondary employment: FOI release

Can you tell me the number of civil servants working for the Scottish Government who have secondary employment? If you have details of what that employment is, can you also release that? Can you also release any guidance or advice given to civil servants on secondary employment?

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

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100194245
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Lord Advocate correspondence relating to publication of Alex Salmond’s submission: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) received or sent by the Lord Advocate (or his office) on 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 February 2021 regarding the publication of Alex Salmond’s Ministerial Code subm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.11 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100166329
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information relating to current Chief Inspector of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

Information relating to the current Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Robert Scott. The request related to Mr Scott's previous employment by HM Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland as an Associate Inspector. The specific questions were: Confirm the dates of the employment The terms and ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100201140
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Meeting held with Grant Thornton discussing Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BIFAB): FOI release

A copy of all meeting minutes on the subject of Burntisland Fabrications Limited [BIFAB] where Grant Thornton (commercial advisors) participated - During the calendar year 2020 Covered the subject of loans

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100195655
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Ferguson shipyard in 2020-21 financial year: FOI release

Please provide any correspondence between First Marine International or Royal Haskoning DHV and (a) the Economy Secretary, (b) the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, (c) special advisers or (d) Scottish Government officials about the Ferguson shipyard in the 2020/21 financial year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100197764
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Work and skills

Climate Justice: Water Futures Programme: FOI release

This request relates to the Climate Justice: Water Futures Programme, funded by the Scottish Government. Please provide the following: The content of all documents associated with the visit of Malawi's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Joseph Mwanamvekha to Scotland in July 2018, including sch...

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

Published: 2021-06-07
Reference: FOI/202100196264
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Pay disputes with Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service and the Scottish Government regarding pay disputes. Please limit to between 1 January 2020 and the pres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 124 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-07
Reference: FOI/202000117780
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance business engagement dinner November 2019: FOI release

Derek Mackay attending a Scottish Government business engagement dinner on 06 November 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at the meeting Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points A copy of any speech/ pre-prepared words delivered to attendees Venue, cost o...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-07
Reference: FOI/202100190455
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Covid-19 education recovery group correspondence: FOI review

Please provide a copy of all correspondence received by (a) the Scottish Government and (b) the Covid-19 Education Recovery Group on vulnerable teachers in schools since 1/08/20. For example, I am aware that correspondence was received by theCovid-19 Education Recovery Group as referred to here: https://www.tes.com/new...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 119 working days over deadline correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-04
Reference: FOI/202100174388 review of 202000119872
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Covid-19 use of private hospitals during pandemic: FOI release

In reference to previous request 202000089703, please can I request the following information about the Scottish Government’s national use of private sector hospitals during the pandemic. I accept that some NHS boards procure some activity independently but I am only interested in the national programme overseen by the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-04
Reference: FOI202100201947 review of 202100189175
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with NHS boards regarding independent sector activity: FOI release

Please could you provide me with correspondence from the Scottish Government with NHS boards regarding independent sector activity. By independent sector activity I am referring to the use of private hospitals by NHS boards in Scotland. This would include but not be limited to correspondence referring to the NHS Scotla...

FOI cost limit 45 score 89 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1)

Published: 2021-06-03
Reference: FOI/202000117261
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to attendance limit at place of worship: FOI release

1. Correspondence sent or received by the Connected Communities division of the Local Government and Communities directorate on Covid-19 related restrictions on public worship. Following your initial request, in your email of 18 January 2021 you confirm that the following parameters should be applied to your request: “...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 98 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-03
Reference: FOI/202100132146
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence involving First Minister regarding place of worship: FOI release

1. Correspondence sent or received by Ms Sturgeon or her private office in relation to Covid-19 restrictions on public worship. 2. Briefing notes given to Ms Sturgeon for her statement on 04/01/2020 in relation to new Covid-19 restrictions. Following your initial request, in your email of 19 January 2021 you confirmed ...

FOI withheld 80 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-03
Reference: FOI/202100135656
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence involving National Clinical Director regarding place of worship: FOI release

Correspondence sent or received by the Prof Jason Leitch (National Clinical Director) relating to Covid-19 restrictions on public worship, and in particular the closure of places of worship for public services in January 2021. You further specified that: "In the event that this request is deemed to cost over £600 under...

FOI cost limit 70 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-03
Reference: FOI/202100141118
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with the Ferret regarding salmon farms: FOI release

1. Please include any emails and correspondence with the Ferret in relation to seals killed by salmon farms in Scotland since 1 February 2021. 2. Please also provide any information discussing the FOI request and reply via FOI- 2021-00155371. 3. Please also provide any information discussing any reaction to this mornin...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.7 s.20 s.12 s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100197576
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector