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

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Statutory Guidance: FOI release

"Please provide the following information in relation to the Statutory Guidance to the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018: All drafts of the guidance document Any external exchanges about changes made between versions"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2020-08-18
Reference: FOI/202000044344
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) further guidance: FOI release

All records of any discussions about the guidance that should be given when applying the definition of "Woman" in Section 2.

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

Published: 2020-08-18
Reference: FOI/202000044349
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Woman’s Aid conditions of all funding: FOI Review

"Please also supply me with the total amount of funding supplied to Woman's Aid from 1st April 2014 until present date? Please break this down year on year? Please supply me with the conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Womans Aid appertaining to each payment from the public p...

FOI not held 70 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.12(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-18
Reference: FOI/202000020269
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Climate Justice: Water Futures Programme: FOI release

This request relates specifically to the Climate Justice: Water Futures Programme, funded by the Scottish Government. Please provide the following: Amount of money awarded to Strathclyde University through this fund (in GBP). If money has been awarded on more than one occasion, please provide each amount separately. T...

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

Published: 2020-08-18
Reference: FOI/202000053614
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Deloitte report 2019: FOI release

A full copy of the commissioned Deloitte Report 2019 in relation to the current SG Estates, Facilities and Security Services Delivery Structure. You also asked to see all correspondence between Scottish Government and Deloitte on this matter.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-08-17
Reference: FOI/202000050911
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) consultation analysis: FOI release

"A copy of any summary or description provided to Ministers by Scottish Government civil servants of the responses to the consultation undertaken in 2019 on the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018, including any summary of the content of the report from the external analysis of responses, and any...

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

Published: 2020-08-17
Reference: FOI/202000043385
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Private Rented Sector Resilience Group: FOI release

Copies of all meeting materials consumed by members of the Private rented sector resilience group to date. This should include, but may not be limited to: 1. Minutes and meeting notes from the meetings. 2. PowerPoint presentations. 3. Reports, and datasets supplied to group members in relation to the work of the group....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-08-14
Reference: FOI/202000050327
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Reopening of schools: FOI release

“the content of all correspondence to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister sent by members of the public since June 1 regarding plans to reopen schools. Please include the content of all letters and emails”.

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

Published: 2020-08-12
Reference: FOI/202000049069
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit agency agreement: FOI release

The Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Agency Agreement

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29 s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-12
Reference: FOI/202000053135
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Shielding consultation: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government email dated 5 June 2020 with the subject ‘Shielding -next steps-question set for stakeholder organisations’. 2. Responses to this email, including attachments, from the stakeholder organisations contacted.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2020-08-12
Reference: FOI/202000048569
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Reopening of schools and blended learning arrangements: FOI release

“Letters or emails from members of the public sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, on the subject of the reopening of schools on 11 August 2020, and the proposed blended learning arrangements to be implemented following the reopening of schools.  Letters or emails from members of the...

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

Published: 2020-08-11
Reference: FOI/202000048525
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Cancellation of the 2020 exam diet: FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the SQA regarding the cancellation of the 2020 exam diet. I would like this i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-10
Reference: FOI/202000034452
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Beer garden reopening complaints: FOI release

Case Reference: 202000054122 How many items of external correspondence have been received by Ministers in the Scottish Government from 19 June (inclusive) to date that include complaints about the failure to reopen beer gardens and similar outdoor spaces on 19 June as proposed. Please provide copies of this external c...

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

Published: 2020-08-10
Reference: FOI/202000054122
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops: FOI release

The following documents, reports and policy logs regarding First Ministers declaration that face masks are to be mandatory in shops announced 2nd July 2020. 1. Copies of scientific reports name, authors and recommendations. 2. Minutes of cabinet meetings or other meetings relating to same 3. Copies of who voted and ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-10
Reference: FOI/202000056858 FOI/202000055985
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

GP Contract disputes: FOI release

a list of GP Contract disputes where; 1. applications were submitted prior to 1st August 2018 2. submissions and observations lodged in 2018 3. the NHS failed to respond, submit or observe on the GP Contractors dispute (following invitations to do so by Ministers) 4. the dispute is still outstanding and no determinatio...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1)

Published: 2020-08-04
Reference: FOI/202000052831
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation relating to FOI 201900009513 & subsequent review : FOI release

Written information held by the Scottish Government relating to FOI 201900009513. All case handling files regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) All communication, internal and external, regarding FOI 201900009513 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) Any other...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-04
Reference: FOI/202000049606
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister complaints: FOI Review

1. dates, times and locations of the three publicly stated meetings at which the First Minister met Mr Alex Salmond in relation to complaints against him of inappropriate behaviour towards Scottish Government staff 2. at whose request or initiative each of those meetings referred to above were arranged and if Scottish ...

FOI already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2020-08-03
Reference: FOI/202000059000
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Coronavirus outbreak emails referencing ‘pandemic’: FOI release

1) Copies of the first 10 (from earliest) e-mails sent to, from or within your organisation in January and February this year which make reference to a “new” “virus” and/or “coronavirus” outbreak originating in “China”, and/or “Wuhan” and/or “Hubei”. 2) The first 10 e-mails sent to, from or within your organisation in ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.28 s.29(1) s.38(1) 20 attachments

Published: 2020-07-30
Reference: FOI/202000044307
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Woman’s Aid funding: FOI release

Please supply me with the total amount of funding supplied to Scottish Woman's aid(, Rape Crisis Scotland and Scottish Women's Rights Group) from 1st March 2020 until present date? Please break this down for each funding item i.e. funding t provide training on coercive control to front line services including but it li...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-30
Reference: FOI/202000046545
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Resumption or Commencement of Children’s Panel Hearings: FOI release

"Details of all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, documents or otherwise) between Scottish Ministers, including the First Minister, and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration in the calendar year 2020, regarding the resumption or commencement of children’s panel hearings...

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

Published: 2020-07-30
Reference: FOI/202000046979
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Pandemic various questions: FOI release

The answers to 15 questions relating to the Scottish Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000045218
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications) meetings prior to 6 May 2020: FOI release

The last ten sets of minutes of meetings, held prior to 6 May 2020, relating to Bifab (Burntisland Fabrications).

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000045872
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Hate Crime & Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any written records which contain or record discussions by Ministers or Civil Servants, of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill in relation to, or in comparison with, the now repealed, Offensive Behaviour and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act, 2012.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000046860
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Publications related to inclusive education: FOI release

All FoIs, complaints and letters, completed and outstanding, in the areas of inclusive education, LGBT, bullying and hate crime; querying content, substance and status of output sponsored and endorsed by the Scottish Government.

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000044381
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Coronavirus testing: FOI release

Any agendas, briefings, minutes or notes (including handwritten notes), pertaining to any meetings involving any of the below individuals in relation to Coronavirus testing between 1st February 2020 and 1st April 2020. Individuals: Nicola Sturgeon, Jeane Freeman, Jason Leitch, Catherine Calderwood

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/2020000024736
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector