Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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605 matching releases

Correspondence regarding repatriation of former First Minister: FOI release

Please provide all emails, correspondence and briefing notes from Scottish Government staff and ministers concerning the repatriation of former first minister Alex Salmond from North Macedonia, and the costs involved. Please share all correspondence between the Scottish Government, Ministry of Defence and the Foreign,...

FOI cost limit 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28 s.36(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400436677
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the death of former First Minister: FOI release

I would like to request all the following information relating to the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond 1. All emails, texts, WhatsApps and minutes between officials and ministers discussing the death of Mr Salmond. 2. All correspondence on email, text, WhatsApp or Teams of the discussions between UK Govt a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.3 s.28(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400436889
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy trip to New York for Climate Week: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about Gillian Martin's trip to New York for Climate Week, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, between September 1 2024 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply all analysis do...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400438911
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Public Bodies in Scotland: FOI release

1. A list of arms-length bodies in Scotland as of 1 November 2024 2. A list of arms-length bodies in Scotland as of 1 January 2000 3. A list of arms-length bodies in Scotland as of 17 May 2007 4. Number of arms-length bodies in Scotland, at start of each calendar year, from 2000 to present 5. Annual expense on arms...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: FOI/202400439666
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Data collected from Caledonian Oyster Company survey: EIR release

i) I would require the data for the whole survey, not just two days of it. ii) Please could you also provide the raw data for all surveys that have been carried out at the farm since 2015. iii) I would also request all raw data for all surveys that pertain to or have found dvex carried out in Scotland since the first...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.7 s.6(1) s.9

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400435166
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and Unison: FOI release

1. Could you supply minutes/ notes from all meetings between the Scottish Government and COSLA from the last three months, plus all briefings prepared for these meetings? 2. Could you supply minutes/notes from all meetings between the Scottish Government and Unison from the last three months, plus all briefings prepar...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438910
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Human Rights Bill costs breakdown and timescales: FOI release

(1) In terms of a Human Rights Bill for Scotland, when does the Scottish Government anticipate this could be introduced? (2) So far, how much has the Scottish Government spent on the Human Rights Bill? (if possible, can you break that cost down). (3) Can you explain the reason for this Bill’s delay? (4) Can you shar...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400439309
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Ministerial code breach correspondence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all internal correspondence held surrounding the release of the government's James Hamilton legal advice? 2. Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy notes, about launching a new inquiry ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-23
Reference: FOI/202400440417
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding the procurement of new electric ferries: FOI release

I would like to ask for the following: Part I - Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the board of directors/senior management team of your organisation and the board of directors at Caledonian MacBrayne regarding the procuremen...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending whatsapp s.38 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400437930
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association (SSBA) and Polmont detainees: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, internal correspondence, briefings, analysis, policy notes, minutes and notes from meetings, from the last three months (1) about or with the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association (SSBA), and (2) about housing 17-year-olds at Polmont.

FOI cost limit 70 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400435114
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Amount paid out for personal injury claims through the Personal Injury Discount Rate: FOI release

The amount paid out by the Scottish Government for personal injury claims through the Personal Injury Discount Rate in Scotland for the years 2020 – 2021, 2021 – 2022, and 2022 – 2023 and the amount paid out by the Scottish Government from all personal injury claims involving a road incident for the same years.

FOI cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2024-12-10
Reference: FOI/202400438434
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Winter Fuel Payment discussions: FOI release

1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government regarding the winter fuel payment since 1st of August 2024 2. All correspondence between the First Minister and the Prime Minister regarding the winter fuel payment since 1st of August 2024 3. All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400438073
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Offensive Behaviour at Football Act: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, including internally, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and policy documents about or mention the offensive behaviour at football act, from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all documentation ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-26
Reference: FOI/202400422615
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Details of Chief Entrepreneur role: FOI release

I would like the following information in relation to Mark Logan and his resignation: 1. Minutes of any meeting where Mark Logan was present between January 1 and October 16 2024. 2. Correspondence between ministers or officials and Mark Logan between January 1 and October 16 2024. 3. Details of how many contracted ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12 s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436597
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government alcohol spend each year: FOI release

1. How much does the Scottish Government spend each year on alcohol (for events etc). Please provide data for each year since 2022/23, including the current year to date. 2. Please provide detail on the total volume of alcohol purchased by the Scottish Government. e.g 300 bottles of vodka, 400 bottles of gin etc. Plea...

FOI cost limit 40 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-11-19
Reference: FOI/202400435768
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Water Industry Commission for Scotland: EIR release

You asked for information related to WICS. All correspondence (emails, digital messages, written notes etc) between the Scottish Government (including civil servants and ministers) and the Water Industry Commission for Scotland between November 2023 and today. Can you please provide in full the resignation letter pre...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435691
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Capital borrowing and bonds programme costs: FOI release

Is the Scottish Government still committed to issuing its first ever bond and could you supply all work which has been done on this so far? How much money has been spent on the bonds plan announced by Humza Yousaf at SNP conference 2023 and a breakdown of these costs?

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.29(1)

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400434949
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland proposed free bus travel scheme: FOI release

1. Did Transport Scotland carry out any analysis of the expected uptake of the proposed free bus travel scheme for asylum seekers scheme? If so could this please be shared with as much detail as possible? 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other d...

FOI cost limit 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.12

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435844
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence and queries relating to HMP Glasgow: FOI release

1) Any and all correspondence relating to the design of the new HMP Glasgow. 2) Actions logged on internal Scottish Government systems in relation to HMP Glasgow. 3) The Scottish Government's risk register for HMP Glasgow. For clarity, correspondence includes, but is not limited to, emails, meeting minutes, WhatsApp ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending whatsapp s.12 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400435077
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence which relates to HMP Kilmarnock: FOI release

Since 17 March 2024 has the Scottish Government: 1. Met or spoken with the Scottish Prison Service to discuss the the nationalisation of HMP Kilmarnock? 2. If the answer is yes to (1), can you outline how many times the Scottish Government has met or spoken to the Scottish Prison Service to discuss HMP Kilmarnock? 3...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434814
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation on splitting the Lord Advocate role: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about splitting the Lord Advocates role in two, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, reports, analysis and briefings, between April 1 2024 and September 1 2024? (If too much money, reduce time to April 1 2024 to June 1 2024?); and ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25 s.38 s.29 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400434654
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications on implementing emergency spending controls: FOI release

In light of the recent announcement that Shona Robison instructed government departments to implement emergency spending controls, has the Scottish Government instructed any prior spending constraints or restrictions across government departments in the - Past 12 months - Past 24 months In the same time periods have ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400431937
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Information on work on National Care Service Bill: FOI release

Information on the National care service bill. How many civil servants worked on the policy. For how long. Number of meetings. The overall cost of the bill so far.

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433954
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group: FOI release

You provided the following background to your request: ‘The gender identity healthcare access team are secretariats for the gender identity healthcare reference group. The role of a secretariat for the STAC are Scottish Government officials’ whose role is to make arrangements for meetings, produce minutes and facilita...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433076
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) Adult Disability Payment (ADP) statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: The total number of individuals who have applied for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland who have a diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Request for information 2: With reference to request for information 1, the number of successful and unsuccessf...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433690
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector