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

Marine Protected Areas, Blue Carbon Action Plan and Warmer Homes Scotland scheme: EIR release

What progress has been made to enhance the protection of our marine environment, including through progressing implementation of a suite of management measures in Marine Protected Areas, and supporting community-led marine protection? What progress has been made on the development of a Blue Carbon Action Plan to impro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.5

Published: 2024-08-02
Reference: FOI/202400422719
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salaries and number of ministers, special advisors and civil servants in 2003, 2013 and 2023: FOI release

For each of the years 2003, 2013 and 2023 can you provide please the following information: 1. The total number of Ministers in post at The Scottish Government/The Scottish Executive. 2. The total salaries for these Ministers for the year in question. 3. The total number of civil servants dedicated to the Private Of...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2024-08-01
Reference: FOI/202400421758
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public Sector

Reports of illegal commercial fishing in Western Isles 2021: EIR release

“Could you please compile and provide to me a record of all reports or complaints of illegal commercial fishing in the Western Isles received by Marine Scotland in 2021. I am happy to accept redactions of individuals and vessel details within the list.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-08-01
Reference: FOI/202400421583
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1) When the decision was made to rename the Criminal Justice Reform Bill to the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill which was the title of the Bill upon publication, who the decision was made by and any emails, letters, minutes, documents, authorisations or other information related to the making of that decisio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-31
Reference: FOI/202300375254
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Number of staff suspended from Marine Scotland on full pay: FOI release

The current number of staff who are suspended from Marine Scotland and on full pay, and how many have been in this situation in the last 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-07-31
Reference: FOI/202300364196
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear weapons and NATO membership: FOI release

On March 4, 2024, the Scottish Government released its 11th independence prospectus relating to Scotland’s place on the world. In it, it was claimed the SG did not think opposition to nuclear weapons or the removal of Trident would be an impediment to NATO membership I wish to obtain all details of discussions with NA...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400402603
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

"staff survey 2022/23" from published National Improvement Framework & Improvement Plan: FOI release

You have requested a document which is referenced in a government paper. In the National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan 2024 (https://www.gov.scot/publications/education-national-improvement-framework-improvement-plan-2024/documents/) there is a reference to a "staff survey 2022/23". I would like to access...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400422689
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communications regarding publication of Planning Your Own Funeral Guide booklet: FOI release

"All communication with the printing unit regarding cost of publication and dates of publication and number of copies produced IE batch with dates” in relation to the Planning Your Own Funeral: Guide booklet which has appeared in libraries.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400421823
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Murray Legacy and the proposal to build a tennis centre at Park of Keir: FOI release

Information covering the period 8th December 2015 to 1st March 2022, in relation to the ‘Murray Legacy’ and the proposal by Park of Keir Partnership and Mrs Judy Murray to build a tennis centre at Park of Keir near Stirling: All information contained in correspondence, [emails or hard copy letters], meeting notes or m...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1)

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: FOI/202200291318
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Follow up questions relating to 202200335383: FOI release

The full text of the original advertisement as published and available via the link below prior to 21 December 2022. The full text of the updated advertisement as updated on 21 December 2022 A 'tracked change' comparison of the two above documents to indicate what the comment "A slight change to one of the key responsi...

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

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: FOI/202300338948
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Wind Turbines in Scotland: EIR release

How many wind turbines (on shore) in Scotland? Conflicting information online.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-07-25
Reference: FOI/202300366613
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 Dualling Programme Work and Costs: EIR release

Please provide the following information for EACH sub-section of the A9 Delivery Programme as per screenshot attached. Month/Year when initial/preliminary design work commenced, detailing what stage it is currently at. Names of the Design Consultant(s) engaged to undertake this work. Design Fees (£) incurred (to date)...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-24
Reference: FOI/202400406660
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cyber-attack: FOI release

A confirmation of the date and time the Scottish Government were made aware of the cyber-attack by the NHSGG&C A copy of all correspondence between NHSGG&C and the Scottish Government regarding the cyberattack since it occurred to present day (date of foi request).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-24
Reference: FOI/202200331709
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance trip to Stornoway, Scottish Hospitality group and Fire Brigade Union: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about or with the Scottish Hospitality group, in the last three months, including correspondence, briefings, analysis and minutes from meetings? How many requests for meetings has Shona Robison received from business groups in the last six months and co...

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

Published: 2024-07-23
Reference: FOI/202400419285
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Puberty Blocker Restriction: FOI release

“All correspondence between the UK Government and Scottish Government relating to the announcement today by the UK Government to initiate a ban on the supply of new prescriptions for puberty blockers. I am requesting all correspondence preceding and subsequent to the announcement.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.28 s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-23
Reference: FOI/202400416782
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Education reform board meeting minutes: FOI release

All agendas, papers and minutes for the meetings of the Education Reform Programme Board; the Education Reform Inspectorate and Agency Delivery Boards; the Education Reform Qualifications Body Delivery Board and the Education Reform Policy and Legislation Delivery Board.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2024-07-23
Reference: FOI/202300343383
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Mediation on abortion protests: FOI release

The outcomes of a contract awarded on 26 August 2022 to Civic Mediation Services with the intention to “support dialogue between parties who hold vigils and protests outside of abortion clinics, and those who are affected by them”. The value of the contract, which is published here, was £10,000. Please can you share ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-22
Reference: FOI/202300350835
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show - Deputy First Minister's interview 19th November 2023: FOI release

All emails, correspondence, WhatsApp messages, text messages and notes in relation to the Deputy First Minister's interview appearance and subsequent cancellation for BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show episode of Sunday 19 November.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-07-18
Reference: FOI/202300385699
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Proposals for the Regulation of Tobacco and Vaping: FOI release

All correspondence including letters, emails to and from Scottish ministers and UK ministers regarding proposals for the regulation of tobacco and vaping from 1st June 2023 to date.

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

Published: 2024-07-17
Reference: FOI/202300382337
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

International trips and correspondence relating to specific celebrities: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence, mentioning Brian Cox, and between Brian Cox and the Scottish Government between January 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefing notes, minutes and notes prepared for and after Angus Robertson's British Irish Council meetings this year, including a full...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.32(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-07-17
Reference: FOI/202300381800
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

The UK Government's second consultation on the review of electricity market arrangements (REMA): EIR release

“Did the Scottish Government make a submission to the second [Review of Electricity Markets Arrangements] consultation? If it did, please provide the submission.”

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

Published: 2024-07-17
Reference: EIR/202400413321
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

GP service in Liberton High School: FOI release

1. Details of any emails or written memos written by those working in the Scottish Government either as a civil servant or as a minister since 1st January 2022 pertaining to or mentioning a GP practice in the new Liberton High School building in South East Edinburgh. 2. The most important period of emails should revol...

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

Published: 2024-07-16
Reference: FOI/202300382720
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Universal School Breakfast provision in primary and special schools: FOI release

You asked for the period between May 2022 and October 2023 inclusive for: 1. All email correspondence between the Scottish Government and COSLA regarding the Scottish Government's policy of Universal School Breakfast provision in primary and special schools; 2. All email correspondence between the Scottish Government...

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

Published: 2024-07-16
Reference: FOI/202300383410
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Orkney Ferry Replacement Taskforce: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence to and from Scottish Government ministers (or individuals representing them) concerning the Orkney Ferry Replacement Taskforce since July 1, 2023. Please provide all appendixes/attachments to the above supplied correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-16
Reference: FOI/202300381695
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The MV Glen Sannox vessel and Ferguson Marine meetings: FOI release

“On 1st October 2023, the Herald newspaper published a story including this quote from a Transport Scotland spokesperson: “Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government, CMAL and [Ferguson Marine] meet weekly to discuss the progress of MV Glen Sannox towards handover, including the LNG system requirements, and to ensure...

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

Published: 2024-07-15
Reference: FOI/202300378973
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector