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

Housing Tender Return analysis: FOI release

Any additional information or documents that were provided to potential tenders at the time of the tender opportunity for the Housing Tender Return (HTR) analysis and production of the quarterly Scottish Social Housing Tender Price Index (SSHTPI), referenced as CASE/612867.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: FOI/202500448727
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Appointment of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) board directors documentation: FOI release

On 25th October, per the attached Scottish Government press release of that date, the appointment of two directors to the CMAL board was announced. One was Stuart Cresswell and the other Mark Tarry. My FOI request relates to their appointment and the process of appointment and nature and basis of the decisions for the...

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

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445389
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial visits to Cairngorm Mountain regarding the funicular railway: FOI release

A list of official ministerial visits to Cairngorm Mountain pertaining to the funicular between 2018 - when it broke down - to the present day and the minutes from any meetings held involving ministers during or surrounding visits.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445753
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Inspiring Scotland meeting attendee list: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting where FM John Swinney met with Inspiring Scotland on the 27/08/24, along with who attended and how long the meeting lasted.

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445515
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland staff dismissal statistics: FOI release

In the Statistical bulletin – Civil Service Statistics: 2024, column G (“Headcount of all leavers from the Civil Service for the following cause: Dismissal”) of Table 42 (“Civil Service leavers by government department and leaving cause, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024”) notes that 30 civil servants were dismissed f...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500446892
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence, minutes, notes, briefings and internal correspondence, received, sent and written by the Scottish Government about funding the UNRWA, from between July 10 2024 and September 10 2024. 2. How much money has the Scottish Government given to UNRWA in last year, with a breakdown of how much, when and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: FOI/202400445616
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding First Minister phone call with Office of President-Elect Trump: FOI release

Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the phone call. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this phone call between the office of the First Minister and the Office of the President-Elect. Informati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445153
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Fiscal Commission correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, all briefings and analysis written by/about and all minutes/notes from meetings, about or from the Scottish Fiscal Commission, between November 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445350
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Tobacco and Vapes Bill: FOI release

1. Could you supply minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish and UK Governments about the plans for banning smoking in public places in Scotland, from between September 15 and the date of this FOI October 15? Note: We interpret your request to mean for question one ‘between September 15 and the date of this FO...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.28(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445285
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Operation Branchform: FOI release

1. A copy of any briefing for the First Minister that relates to Operation Branchform. 2. The last email or message sent by the First Minister’s office or the man himself that mentions Operation Branchform. 3. Any Scottish Government document sent to First Minister that refers to ‘Operation Branchform top lines’. 4....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445252
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Appointment of Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

1. Following the appointment of new independent ministerial code advisers, whether the Scottish Government opened up applications to the public for the position of independent adviser on the ministerial code. If so, how many applicants were there for the position? 2. If not, how many people were interviewed for the po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445249
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities: FOI Review

Original request: 202400436488 1. A copy of the latest version of the Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities, which we understand was created in 2022. 2. Any correspondence relating to the decision not to make the 2022 Code of Practice available online 3. Any documents and correspondence relating to the e...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445985 Review of 202400436488
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Development and introduction of Coding Framework: FOI release

In relation to the Coding Framework, published on 16 October 2024, as part of the Chief Statistician's guidance on 'Sex, gender identity, trans status - data collection and publication': 1. Please provide all information about the development and introduction of the Coding Framework. This is to include copies of all c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400437283
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Fuel Insecurity Fund: FOI Review

Original Request: 202400438778 Who specifically in the Scottish Government took the decision to cut the fuel insecurity fund in 2023. Specifically, who put the proposal forward to cut the fund and then who had to agree to it. The date and time when this decision was taken. A copy of the correspondence (in letter, e...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400444730 Review of 202400438778
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Institute for Fiscal Studies: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, to/from Institute for Fiscal Studies or about this organisation, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400437469
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Statistical modelling for 2024 Teacher Workforce Planning Exercise: FOI release

Access to the complete statistical modelling used in the 2024 Teacher Workforce Planning Exercise, including all associated data, assumptions, and methodologies. The information I am requesting goes beyond the extract provided and should include: Detailed modelling data. Underlying assumptions and parameters. Any sce...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 22 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445131
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Acting Minister for Climate Action's visit to the Scottish Open: FOI release

The attendance list, guest list, meeting minutes, agenda, and any briefing or civil service submission to Dr Alasdair Allan linked to his visit to the Scottish Open on July 14.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445145
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Air departure tax (ADT) meeting information: FOI release

Following on from FOI reference 202400439000, you asked that we: 1) Augment the table of meetings with a list of those invited to each meeting. In cases where you have a record of one or more individuals attending a particular meeting who were not included on the meeting invite, please can you also provide this inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.35(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: FOI/202400445224
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Complaints received regarding Higher History exams marking: FOI release

1. The total number of complaints received from parents, students, or pupils regarding the marking of Higher History exams in the most recent exam cycle. 2. Copies or summaries of these complaints, redacted as necessary to comply with data protection laws.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444254
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meetings regarding Higher History exams: FOI release

1. Whether any meetings were held between Jenny Gilruth MSP and SQA Chief Executive Fiona Robertson before or prior to the recent Education Committee session regarding Higher History. 2. For any such meetings, I request: The date and location of the meeting. A list of attendees. Copies of minutes, notes, or any other...

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

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444236
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Briefing material regarding Higher History for the Education Committee session: FOI release

Copies of any briefing material provided to the Education Secretary (Jenny Gilruth) regarding Higher History, specifically in preparation for the recent Education Committee session.

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

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444229
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Greek Ambassador: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about Angus Robertson's meeting with Greek ambassador Yannis Tsaousis on October 31, from the last four months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444465
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Rent control analysis and rent tribunals data: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis undertaken on the creation of new rent controls, plus briefings and correspondence sent and received by the government about them, between November 1 2024 and the date of this FOI? 2. How much has The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) rent tribunals cost a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444421
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Long COVID funding and patient treatment numbers correspondence: FOI release

Information regarding the statement made by the Scottish Government in response to media coverage of Long COVID funding and patient treatment numbers (as referenced in the STV news article titled "Patients face lottery for support fund: 'I’ve been left to rot with Long COVID'" published on 9th December 2024 here: http...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444691
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Alcohol Focus Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis written for or by the Scottish Government about the price of alcohol due to a supermarket levy and minimum unit pricing increase? 2. Could you all briefings and documentation held about minimum unit pricing targeting dependent drinkers? 3. Could you supply all correspondence sent betw...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.12 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444638
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector