Scottish Government FOI Index

21,888releases indexed

39,524attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,127partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,127 unclear 7,204 not held 3,072 released 1,539 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4943 s.20 4285 s.34(1) 3601 s.39(2) 3486 s.30 2886 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2385 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 24 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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21,888 matching releases

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy trip to USA: FOI release

Mairi McAllan flew to the USA on 17 September 2022 and returned 21 September 2022: 1. On 17 September 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in USA did she fly to? 2. On 21 September 2022, from what airport in USA did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389456
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care trip to Poland: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Poland on 6 June 2022 and returned 9 June 2022: 1. On 6 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Poland did he fly to? 2. On 9 June 2022, from what airport in Poland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389500
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills trip to Norway: FOI release

Jenny Gilruth flew to Oslo on 4 May 2023 and returned 9 May 2023: 1. On 4 May 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Oslo did she fly to? 2. On 9 May 2023, from what airport in Oslo did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389468
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs trip to Austria: FOI release

Angela Constance flew to Austria on 13 March 2023 and returned 15 March 2023: 1. On 13 March 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Austria did she fly to? 2. On 15 March 2023, from what airport in Austria did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389464
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) budget: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide, the a) modelling b) calculations c) briefing and d) any other supporting information that supported the Minister for Housing to say on Thursday, November 9, 2023 that "the £3.5 billion budget that we had set aside has effectively been cut in value by £700 million".

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389508
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Unoccupied rooms held for Ukrainian refugees as welcome accommodation: FOI release

Please provide me with a breakdown of the number of vacant hotel rooms which were held for Ukrainian refugees as well as the cost of these vacant rooms. Please also provide me with the names of hotel companies or agencies that this money was paid to.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.27(1)

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300390841
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine

Meetings regarding Land Reform Bill: EIR release

Details of meetings between relevant Scottish Government ministers or special advisors and stakeholders regarding land reform (to include the Government’s forthcoming Land Reform Bill, the proposed Land Ownership and Public Interest (Scotland) Bill, and any relevant discussion of the topic of land reform), from 06/05/2...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300377937
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): Cross Sector Working Group meeting: EIR release

A copy of the agenda, minutes and supporting papers for the 20th September 2023 meeting of the Cross-Sector working group on RAAC.

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

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300378319
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government international offices: FOI release

Is the Scottish Government still planning on opening an international office in Warsaw and if so when will it open, how many staff will it include and full cost of it broken down. In one of the international offices foi releases, officials say a report is being written on the effectiveness of the international offices....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.1 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300376045
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Education Council (SEC) meeting minutes: FOI release

“The Scottish Government website where the minutes of meetings of the Scottish Education Council (SEC) are published only has minutes up to February 2023. Could you please provide me with the minutes for any meetings that have taken place since February 2023? In your response could you please include any papers or repo...

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

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300377621
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minister for Higher Education, Further Education, Youth Employment and Training trip to Germany: FOI release

Jamie Hepburn flew to Germany on 4 April 2022 and returned 6 April 2022: 1. On 4 April 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 6 April 2022 from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300389506
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Superfast broadband to date in the North Lot area: FOI release

1) How many premises have been connected to superfast broadband to date in the North Lot area? 2) How many (premises) are still to be connected? 3) How much has the contractor been paid to deliver this work to date? 4) Please could you supply any records relating to the proposed roll-out schedule in detail for futur...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202400391952
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Minister for Energy lobbying meetings: EIR release

Please can you provide minutes and any correspondence relating to the below lobbying meetings involving the energy minister, Gillian Martin, most of which are recorded on the lobbying register: A meeting with Ineos Chemicals Ltd on 8/06/2023 which involved a tour of the Grangemouth facility A meeting with Neccus on 26...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300376367
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deployment ambition for solar power generation 2030: EIR release

"Has the Scottish Government made a decision on what the 2030 deployment ambition for solar power generation should be?"

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

Published: 2024-02-21
Reference: EIR/202400392034
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information on Ferries and budget: FOI release

Where 180 million pounds has been spent on 2 ferries plus the 70 million original costs? On public record I want to see the invoices to the company making the ferries from the government and the politicians signatures? Who are the stakeholders in the ferry company? Are there any politicians/family members with share...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.4

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389612
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Information on medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccinations: FOI release

1. How many medical exemptions were provided to people in Scotland for the COVID 19 injections between 2020 and 2022? 2. Please advise on what grounds were the exemptions provided. 3. How many requests were denied? 4. What grounds were requests denied?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300390004
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to Denmark: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Denmark on 25 August 2022 and returned 27 August 2022: 1. On 25 August 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Denmark did she fly to? 2. On 27 August 2022, from what airport in Denmark did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389479
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party trip to France: FOI release

Keith Brown flew to France on 30 June 2022 and returned 3 July 2022: 1. On 30 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in France Islands did he fly to? 2. On 3 July 2022, from what airport in France Islands did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389515
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to Egypt: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Egypt on 5 November 2022 and returned 11 November 2022: 1. On 5 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Egypt did she fly to? 2. On 11 November 2022, from what airport in Egypt did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389482
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Germany: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Germany on 25 September 2022 and returned 28 September 2022: 1. On 25 September 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 28 September 2022, from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300389533
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minutes of meetings with Welsh Government regarding replacement of Erasmus: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the June 2023 meeting of the Scottish and Welsh Governments where discussions related to a Scottish Education Exchange Programme, the Welsh Taith Programme or other discussion on the replacement of Erasmus+.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300374944
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28: FOI release

If you could provide copies of all correspondence and messages, including emails and WhatsApps, regarding the invitation and arrangements for the First Minister to meet President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28. Please also include any correspondence with the UK Government and any briefings prepared for the First Minis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.32(1)A s.38(1)B s.32 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300388013
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Jason Leitch WhatsApp messages: FOI release

Correspondence on the topic of how to respond to a media enquiry from The Times newspaper about Jason Leitch deleting his WhatsApp messages each day and any resulting follow-up enquiry by other journalists or publications. This should include, but not be limited to, discussions between civil servants, special advisers,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38 s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202400394859
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Upgrade to A90/A937 Laurencekirk south junction: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1. For a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since May 2022; both sent and received 2. For a copy of any ministerial correspondence me...

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

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: FOI/202300376513
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release

I'd like to access the information requested in FOI 202200269272 (Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)) Due to the size of the files, I note that it wasn't possible to upload the documents to the FOI page so would be grateful if you could provide the information through an a...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-02-20
Reference: 202300339196
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector