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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8,113 matching releases

Analysis on cost to businesses of the deposit return scheme: EIR release

Could you supply any analysis the Scottish Government did on the cost to businesses of the deposit return scheme? If not, why not? Has the Scottish Government taken any legal advice on potential compensation claims by businesses? Minutes from the meeting held by Lorna Slater with businesses on Wednesday June 7 about th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300360979
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

How Scotland’s existing MPAs are policed: EIR release

How are Scotland’s existing MPAs policed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300362827
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Universal free school meals: FOI release

To provide all analyses, figures and statistics on the predicted effect on child poverty in Scotland of rolling out universal free school meals to a) pupils in primary 6 and primary 7; and b) pupils in secondary schools.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-20
Reference: FOI/202300365474
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Parliamentary Questions S6W-19222: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence, briefing, notes and documents held by the Scottish Government on written answer S6W-19222.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-20
Reference: FOI/202300367445
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Neonatal Intensive Care Plan and the Options Appraisal Report: FOI release

Relating to the 'Options Appraisal Report' and proposed new model of neonatal intensive care, as part of The Best Start plan for maternity and neonatal care, published by the Scottish Government on 25th July ‘23 you asked for: Please provide a copy of the Equality Impact Assessment, in alignment with the Scottish Gove...

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

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300382300
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Meetings between Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES) and Energy Consents Unit (ECU) for the Blair Hill Wind Farm scoping report: EIR release

“I would like to ask for a freedom of information Request for all information or details of meetings Held Between RES Energy for the Blairhill scoping report .And The ECU.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300383485
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Powers to Investigate Wildlife Crime: EIR release

The following under the relevant Freedom of Information legislation; All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland in relation to the recently announced intention to extend the Scottish SPCA’s powers to investigate wildlife crime.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300383236
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

House fund and New Deal for Business Group: EIR release

1. Out of the £60m fund to acquire empty and private sector homes announced by Humza Yousaf in July, how much of this money has been utilised or drawn out already, and breakdown of where it has gone; 2. For all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, and any briefings prepared for Ministers, regar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.25(1) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383018
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

All correspondence between special advisers, civil servants involved in preparing the original response to the FOI 202300372279: FOI release

All correspondence between special advisers, civil servants, officials and anyone involved in preparing the original response to the FOI request ref: 202300372279.

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

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383140
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Decision not to fund The Head Teacher Leadership Academy (Columba 1400): FOI release

All information showing: - The decision not to fund The Head Teacher Leadership Academy commonly known to Head Teachers as “Columba 1400”. - The reason or reasons given for the decision and by whom the decision was taken. Electronic copy of information is sufficient.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383005
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence with Keep Scotland Beautiful: EIR release

You asked for all Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with employees of Keep Scotland Beautiful, 1st January 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300379312
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Local Authority bids for Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) funding: FOI release

1. A copy of the criteria on which the ten local authority bids were selected for Learning Estate Investment Programme Phase 3. 2. Confirmation that all councils were considered eligible to apply for LEIP Phase 3 funding regardless of whether or not those local authorities were successful in previous phases. 3. The o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383321
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence about Sandstone Press Limited: FOI release

1. All correspondence about Sandstone Press received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, between January 2020 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings prepared for ministers about Sandstone Press between the same time period.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383725
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Communications regarding far right activists: FOI release

“Please provide any internal or external government communications made since 19/09/23 which relate to: – Patriotic Alternative Scotland – The Homeland Party – The targeting of hotels housing asylum seekers by far-right/neo-nazi activists”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.28(1) s.30 s.39(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383835
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

SaxaVord Spaceport correspondence: EIR release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the SaxaVord Spaceport in the calendar year 2023. For guidance 'SaxaVord Spaceport' relates to the SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst, Shetland which is operated by Shetland Space Centre Ltd.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300384831
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Operation of the Bellwin Scheme: EIR release

Q1. How many times has the Scottish Government activated the Bellwin Scheme since 2007-08? Q2. How much central funding has the Scottish Government provided using the Bellwin Scheme to assist local authorities in meeting significant unanticipated expenditure in each year since 2007/08? Q3. When did the Scottish Gover...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.14(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300384049
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Distribution of £300m to reduce NHS waiting times: FOI release

I recently saw that First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced £300m to aid with cutting down waiting times. My request is for any information surrounding the distribution of this money, where the money will go and how will it help.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300384362
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Interpol general assembly: FOI release

You asked for information contained in any communications, meetings, discussions and notes regarding the Scottish Government's involvement in any discussions relating to, the hosting, preparation and any lobbying for the Interpol general assembly which is to be hosted in Glasgow next year (2024) including information c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300384398
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Response to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in June 2022: EIR release

On the 18th June 2022, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sent a Scottish Government official an email with the subject Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). In this email, the official was asked if work was being done by Building Safety Division (BSD) to identify RAAC in buildings in Scotland. Please provid...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300384757
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Education Scotland (ES) regarding practical materials developed on behaviour in schools: FOI release

Any correspondence between Education Scotland and Scottish Government ministers or Scottish Government officials in relation to practical materials it developed on areas such as expectations and consequences (with regards to behaviour in schools, as referenced by the Cabinet Secretary in her statement to parliament of ...

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

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387481
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

LGBT+ policy documents and training: FOI release

1. Any and all documents relating to current policy for the training of staff on LGBT+ issues. 2. Any documents relating to current LGBT+ Allies toolkit / diversity champions type of programmes. 3. For both of these information requests, can the corresponding Equality Impact Assessments also be provided?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence briefings spending s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300384843
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Water pay review, transformation, modernisation reward foundation: EIR release

Any reports or correspondence from Scottish Water to Scottish Government Ministers and/or civil servants on the subject of the Scottish Water pay review/transformation/modernisation reward foundation and in particular any report to Minister and civil servants that outlines the planned approach to trade union engagement...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: EIR/202300385228
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Data Roaming costs incurred by Former Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care of Scotland: FOI release

“Please provide details of all communication Scottish Government officials, special advisers and ministers had with Police Scotland about the data roaming costs incurred by Health Secretary Michael Matheson on a December 2022/January 2023 trip to Morocco, including discussions around police complaints, in the period fr...

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

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300385206
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scoring of Dundee’s bid for LEIP Phase 3 funding and correspondence: FOI release

a) The Scottish Government’s assessment and scoring of Dundee’s bid for LEIP Phase 3 funding? b) I also request all correspondence between ministers, officials and the council relating to that application.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300387677
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Sink holes at East Lothian school: FOI release

Copies of all communication from Local Authority, Scottish Parliament to Scottish Government related to sink holes at school on brink of East Lothian Council but not in East Lothian Council. To request copies of Scottish Government response to the sink holes.

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

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300386632
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector