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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BBC Scotland 'Disclosure': FOI release

Details of any meetings between the First Minister OR Cabinet Secretaries OR any Ministers with responsibility for sexual health AND any persons or organisations (including third party representatives) wishing to discuss so-called “buffer zones” around sexual health clinics and any other facilities where abortions are ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200301765
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to consultation in connection with case FPA-8627: The Ford: EIR release

Correspondence relating to consultation in connection with case FPA-8627: The Ford. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are applyi...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200298404
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between ScotRail officials and Scottish government regarding new timetables: FOI release

All correspondence between ScotRail officials and Ministers or officials in the Scottish government regarding new timetables sent or received since 10th August 2022 What discussions have taken place between Scotrail and Scottish government relating to new timetables. You then clarified your request and I have concluded...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300371095
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round: EIR release

On 19th January 2022, Scottish Government Ministers met with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round. Please provide the minutes of this meeting and/or any notes/communications about the meeting. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purpose...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200298011
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

ORE Catapult report about offshore wind energy: EIR release

Page 78 of the Scottish Government’s Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy includes this statement: 'Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (“ORE Catapult”) are currently engaged in an examination of these grid infrastructure and connectivity issues and possible solutions, including the use of novel technologies a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200298359
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Modelling for class contact reduction: FOI release

Any planning / modelling data around the reduction in teachers' class contact time by 90 mins, including local authority and, in the case of secondary schools, subject-specific breakdowns Any information regarding meetings held to discuss this policy. This would include notice of attendees, briefing documents, personal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.14(2) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200301620
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information pertaining to the suspension of the Chief Fire Officer: FOI release

I request all correspondence between Scottish Fire and Rescue service and the SFRS Board to the Scottish Government ministers, civil servants and SPAD'S concerning the suspension of the Chief Fire Officer Martin Blunden’. ‘I also require copies of all Scottish Government internal communications about the suspension of ...

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200303390
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and employees of the Bank of England: FOI release

Please provide copies of all email correspondence between the Scottish Government (including ministers, civil servants, and special advisers) and employees of the Bank of England (ie anyone with an @bankofengland.co.uk email address). Please restrict the search to dates between 1st January 2021 and 3rd June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200303686
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Update on what researchers have said regarding the establishment of a Peace Institute: FOI release

A further update on what the researchers have said regarding the establishment of a Peace Institute" in relation to Parliamentary Question S6W-08830 which was answered by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans on the 8 June 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200318448
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's Christmas card list: FOI release

A full list of recipients receiving a Christmas card from the First Minister in 2022. Total number of Christmas cards sent in 2022. Total cost of the Christmas cards in 2022. The standard message within the Christmas card in 2022.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200334984
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business cases and briefings submitted for four settlement agreements: FOI release

The business case and any briefing submitted to ministers to sign off the four settlement agreements detailed as exceeding the £95,000 cap in the "SG Annual Report on the Use of Settlement Agreements" document. The business case and any briefing submitted to ministers to sign off any settlement agreements since the rep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200335285
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on Scottish Government's Lived Experience Advisory Panel for the Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill: FOI release

A list of disabilities that the Scottish Government includes in the definition of neurodiversity. The breakdown of disabled/non-disabled people on the Lived Experience Advisory Panel for the proposed Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodiversity Bill, the disabilities that are represented, the gender breakdown in male...

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300344704
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence Referendum Bill Supreme Court Correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between special advisers, senior civil servants within either the constitution or legal directorate, and ministers within the Scottish Government and SNP party officials around the Supreme Court reference of the independence referendum bill. This should cover the calendar year of 2022 and exclude MSP...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200332044
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Question testing for proposed independence referendum: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) and meetings between the Scottish Government and the Electoral Commission regarding the testing of a referendum question for a proposed Scottish independence...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 24 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200304293
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Labour conference and the Labour Party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in September or October 2021 on Labour conference or Labour generally.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200291468
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister's meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagem...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300338350
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of the meeting between Humza Yousaf and New Zealand Ambassador: FOI release

The minutes of the meeting between Humza Yousaf and New Zealand Ambassador, Carl Reaich, on 28 June 2023. Any briefing material that Humza Yousaf received leading up to this meeting. Was the topic of Scottish independence brought up or discussed in this meeting. If so, what exactly was said. Was the topic of Scotland r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.32 s.32(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300363989
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Health Visitor Leads Records: FOI release

Copies of all agendas, meeting notes, reports and internal communications with all parties, including committee members and trade unions regarding: 1. the Health Visitor Leads Network meetings of December 2021, February 2022 and April 2022; and 2. all meetings and communications between trade unions and the Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200298993
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications correspondence on Greensill Capital and others: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence between the Communications department, senior civil servants, ministers, and/or Special Advisers discussing media requests for comment or interview around issues relating to GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta, Dalzell steelworks, or Greensill Capital, from April 1, 2022, to date.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200321975
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Guidance on non-departmental bodies, advisory bodies, working groups, and commissions: FOI release

Any Scottish Government documents that offer guidance in setting up: non-departmental public bodies working groups commissions any bodies that contain members paid to advise the Scottish Government

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200330276
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Non-disclosure agreements signed by former Ferguson Marine workers: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government communications staff, government ministers and special advisers in February 2020 on media enquiries regarding non-disclosure agreements signed by former workers at the Ferguson Marine shipyard.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200298010
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All meetings in which Ross Greer MSP and John Swinney MSP were present since January 1, 2022: FOI release

Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and John Swinney MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings and meetings of the whole Scottish Parliament.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.29 s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200328720
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings with John Swinney in September and October 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: John Swinney's meeting with Simon Clark...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300338428
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government probe into leaked budget: FOI release

1a.) Have/did the Scottish Government launch a probe into the leaked budget proposals which were reported by BBC Scotland on December 15 last year? 1b.) If not, why and if you did explain the process of the investigation? 1c.) What was the final outcome of the investigation? 1d.) Any correspondence (including emails...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.1C s.1D s.38(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300344253
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between Humza Yousaf and Pakistan Consulate: FOI release

Any, and all, correspondence between Scottish Government officials etc held relating to the FOI request reference number 202300345029 regarding Humza Yousaf's meetings with the Pakistan Consulate.

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

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202300350349
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: Public sector