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

Handling of freedom of information request number 202200290584: FOI release

All the data the Scottish Government has relating to the handling of the FOI request referenced 202200290584, including all internal correspondence, phone calls, handwritten notes or other such documentation). Please also include all data relating to the involvement of ministers and special advisers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200303308
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spending review: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding the Scottish Government’s Resource Spending Review. Ple...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200303696
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents monitoring grid connection since May 2021: FOI review

Please provide all Scottish Government records relating to monitoring progress on the grid connection of the Lochaber hydro plant. Please review the response to the above referenced FOI on the following grounds: The public interest test has been misapplied There is significant public interest in the Scottish Governme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202200303745 Review of 202200298378
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vaccination rate targets in Scotland and safety issues: FOI review

Please would you publish the vaccination rate targets for Scotland given to NHS Scotland by the World Health Organisation. Please break down the information into age-group cohorts. Please describe the process of how the Scottish Government reviews and assesses these targets set by the World Health Organisation. Please ...

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

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: FOI/202200326016 Review of 202200318136
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independent review into the Closure of The New School Buterstone (the Report): FOI release

As regards the independent review into the closure of the New School Butterstone ("the Report"), published July 2020: All individuals, organisations (including media), and third parties sent either a hard copy of the report or a link to the on-line copy The number of occasions on which the Government’s web page contai...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200324814
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Data/statements relating to electricity from renewable sources: EIR release

On the 7th September 2022 John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland made the following statements; ‘My view of the energy crisis is that there is no clearer example why Scotland should be an independent country as a consequence of the energy crisis. We live in an energy rich country where we have virtually 1...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.10(4)

Published: 2024-01-29
Reference: 202200321474
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

MS Victoria Ferry being used to house Ukrainian refugees: FOI release

Q1 - Q27 below, in respect to the Estonian Victoria Ferry currently being used to house Ukrainian refugees in Leith docks. Was there a debate in Parliament to acquire the Estonian Victoria Ferry and / or to provide a safe haven for Ukrainian refugees, if not, how was the decision taken to acquire it and by whom? Was t...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200324591
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Copy of the text with reference to the Supreme Court made by the Lord Advocate on 28 June 2022: FOI release

Can you please supply a copy of the text of the Reference to the Supreme Court made by the Lord Advocate on 28 June 2022.

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

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200309178
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding for Primary One Literacy Assessment and Action Resource (POLAAR) assessment: FOI release

Details on the amount of money spent on the development of the Primary One Literacy Assessment and Action Resource (POLAAR) literacy assessment system for pre-school children and who was provided with the funding.

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

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: 202200309214
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lets do net zero community buildings fund: EIR release

1. When did the Let's Do Net Zero Community Buildings Fund Start? 2. When will this scheme end? 3. In total how much funding will be made available through this scheme? 4. How many applications to this scheme have been started on the CARES Portal? 5. How many of these have had a final decision? 6. What is the average t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.7

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300386571
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Referendum Budget: FOI review

A breakdown of how that £20 million was calculated - including all documents which shows how the figure was calculated and all details of how the money would be predicted to be spent. In other words, all documents which show the rationale of the final figure. All correspondence between relevant Scottish Government work...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.17

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202200310643 Review of 202200303499
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Michael Matheson expenses in his capacity as a Government Minister: FOI release

A full list of expenses accrued by Michael Matheson and members of his staff in relation to his duties as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport and Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care. Could this data please be provided for the period 20 May 2021 to 16 November 2023.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300385475
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

WhatsApp messages relating to council tax freeze: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide all whatsapps messages sent and received by a) Ministers, b) Special Advisers, and c) Senior Civil Servants, between the dates 10/10/23 and 23/10/23 regarding Council Tax and the Council Tax Freeze

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300383164
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

WhatsApp messages relating to council tax freeze: FOI review

In your FOISA request of 31 October 2023 you requested: “all whatsapp messages sent and received by a) Ministers, b) Special Advisers, and c) Senior Civil Servants, between the dates 10/10/23 and 23/10/23 regarding Council Tax and the Council Tax Freeze” Your email asked for a review of the response to the request on t...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202300388284 review of 202300383164
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic

Records of all calls and/or meetings between John Swinney and SQA: FOI review

Applied exemptions under sections 30(b)(i) and 30(b)(ii).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 254 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-26
Reference: FOI/202200305384 Review of 202100211591
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Energy and Just Transition Strategy meeting notes: EIR release

A copy of meeting notes relating to the Energy and Just Transition Strategy, including drafts, between 1st April 2023 and the present day.

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: FOI/202300376044
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Legal advice and counsel exceeding £50,000, 2017-23: FOI release

In the last five financial years (inclusive of 2022/23), please provide the details of which matters counsel or legal advice was sought for any cumulative cost of legal fees of more than £50,000. This should include live and closed matters, with "matters" taken to be a general description of the action, not the legal s...

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202300340493
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Aggregates Levy correspondence 2022: FOI release

Correspondence between SG and the Minerals Products Association (Scotland) and British Aggregates Association relating to the Scottish Aggregates Levy from January 2022 to the date of this request.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1)

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200332572
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Innovative Finance Steering Group: FOI release

Minutes, agendas and papers relating to the Innovative Finance Steering Group since convened at the end of 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: FOI/202300376700
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Climate Change Plan: EIR release

With respect to the Scottish Government Climate Change Plan ("the plan"), and specifically the "Update to the Climate Change Plan", "ANNEX C: Derivation of Sector Emissions Envelopes". Please provide for the transport sector emissions envelope in both (a) the original 2018 Climate Change Plan, and (b) the updated 2020 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200331122
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Recorded police warnings correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent between Police Scotland, Crown Office and Scottish Government regarding the proportional response to crime pilot being launched in the north-east of Scotland between April 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. In Scottish Parliament on September 13, Angela Constance said “operational guidelines ...

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: FOI/202300376197
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between the COPFS and the Scottish Government on the topic of Operation Koper: FOI release

Any correspondence between the COPFS and the Scottish Government on the topic of Operation Koper since January 1, 2022 to date.

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200321978
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction correspondence: EIR release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence or briefing documents which mention the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: FOI/202300375299
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Resource Spending Review, Capital Spending Review and Medium Term Financial Strategy: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) between 1 April 2022 and 6 June 2022 regarding the Resource Spending Review, Capital Spending Review and Medium Term Financial Strategy.

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

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: 202200303698
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COP 28 Scottish delegation: FOI release

Which MSPs and MPs attended any events in Dubai during COP 28? How many Scottish Government civil servants were part of the group that were present in Dubai during the visit by the First Minister? What was the total cost for flights to and transport in Dubai? What was the total cost of accommodation for the MPs and MSP...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.9

Published: 2024-01-25
Reference: FOI/202300387859
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector