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

Ian Wood meetings: FOI release

According to public records, Sir Ian Wood met with the following members of the Scottish Parliament over the past 19 months. Date Minister Meeting details Meeting subject 19/03/2021 Fergus Ewing Sir Ian Wood, Opportunity North East Fisheries, Food and Drink, Brexit, Covid-19 03/04/2021 Kate Forbes Sir Ian Wood & Jenni...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.33(1) s.01 18 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200323814
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SWF spend on furniture: FOI release

You asked questions relating to "the Scottish Welfare Fund 2022/23 (SWF) and in particular the SWF spend on furniture."

FOI released 75 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202300360542
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Non Binary working group: FOI release

Information on how many times the non-binary working group has met since being founded. You also asked for all minutes/notes taken from these meetings, plus a list of attendees. In addition, you requested how much money has been spent on the non-binary working group and breakdown of these costs. Finally you requested...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.6(1) s.12

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: FOI/202300382085
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications regarding Energy Statistics Hub: EIR release

1. Please provide all internal Scottish Government discussion of the data on this page of the Energy Statistics Hub, from 1st December 2021 - date. (ie how the data was constructed, what assumptions were used, how were they justified, etc…) https://scotland.shinyapps.io/Energy/?Section=ConsumerEngagement&Subsection=Bil...

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

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: FOI/202300375302
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Energy, Public sector

Correspondence with Welsh Government on Erasmus+ programme: FOI release

A copy of any correspondence between the Scottish and Welsh Government that refers to or discusses a Scottish Educational Exchange Programme, the Welsh Taith Programme or any other matters relating to a replacement for Erasmus+.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: FOI/202300374931
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill correspondence: January-May 2022 EIR release

Any internal Scottish Government correspondence regarding the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill from 1 January 2022 to 26 May 2022. Any external correspondence received by the Scottish Government regarding the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill between the 1 January 2022 to 26 May 2022. As the inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200302371
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Frameworks for Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between 01 April 2023 – 30 June 2023 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on t...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: FOI/202300377571
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings: FOI release

All Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR) meetings that have taken place in 2022 and so far in 2023, including attendees of the meeting, the chair of the meeting, the reason for the meeting and any minutes that were recorded of these meetings.

FOI already published 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202300336999
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of Interim Care home placements: FOI release

To confirm whether the fees paid for interim care home placements funded by the Scottish Government https://www.gov.scot/publications/interim-care-placements-uptake/ were the same as the rates specified in the National Care Home Contract (less any "client" contribution where applicable). If not, what fees were paid for...

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: FOI/202300385592
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Project Sakura: FOI release

What ‘public commercial asset’ does this contract notice refer to: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485383 It specifically says ‘a’ public commercial asset so please tell me which one it relates to. Additionally, please list the public commercial assets that Project Sakura...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: FOI/202300375166
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Breakdown of how the Scottish Government's Long COVID Support Fund (£10 million) has been allocated: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of how the Scottish Government's Long COVID Support Fund (£10 million) has been allocated. That is, to which organisations awards have been made and in what amount.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200330978
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors: FOI release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors, Deloitte and/or Teneo, since May 1, 2022 to date

FOI partially withheld 85 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200332035
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Impact of EVs on the M74 or equivalent Scottish motorways: EIR release

Has Transport Scotland or any other equivalent agency modelled the impact of EVs on the M74 or on any equivalent Scottish motorways. Obviously by 2030 the sale of non-EVs will be banned and it would be useful to know what the cumulative impact of this policy will be in terms of noise and other pollution.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200302582
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on policing candidates: FOI release

I am looking for information on communication, correspondence, held and between Scotgov and Westminster, Home Office and Foreign Office in relation to policing candidates for Europol, Interpol, the Met commisioner role and head of the NCA? We have interpreted this to mean that you have asked for communications relatin...

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

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202300360219
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers meetings with Heathrow Airport: FOI release

On what dates have ministers met Heathrow Airport since 15 December 2022? Please provide a copy of the minutes of these and any other documents or correspondence since that date relating to Heathrow Airport, including internal discussions.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202300364700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

companies providing property factoring services for properties in Edinburgh: FOI release

You asked for a list of companies providing property factoring services for properties located within Edinburgh. The list should include property factors who were to renew by 25 January 2022. I enclose a copy of all the information you requested in a separate annex. This information is collected from property factors...

FOI released 70 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200309753
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

H100 hydrogen demonstration project: EIR release

Any correspondence between Scottish Government officers and SGN --- or other hydrogen related groups like Gas Goes Green --- relating to the H100 hydrogen demonstration project in Levenmouth. This should include emails, texts, minutes of meetings and any other correspondence between the Scottish Government and SGN. As...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200330567
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

money spent on (POLAAR) literacy assessment: FOI release

You asked for 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 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1)

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200309214
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic

Total amount paid to hold a second referendum: FOI release

I write to request how much (in the following categories) since Oct 2014 have the Scottish government paid to hold a second referendum in Scotland? Question 1 2015-16 the total amount in man hours for their legal team? 2016-17 the total amount in man hours for their legal team? 2017-18 the total amount in man hours f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200333373
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Economists consulted on rent controls: FOI release

“Were any economists consulted on the Scottish Government’s “New deal for tenants - rented sector reform proposals” consultation document?” “If so, which economists were so consulted?” “In particular, were any economists consulted on the proposals on rent control, framed in the media as “closing the rent control loopho...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: FOI/202300383615
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Criteria provided in order to make initial candidate selection for Director General Net Zero post: FOI release

In relation to your application for the Director General Net Zero post, in which you request the Scottish Government confirm what criteria were provided in order to make initial candidate selection. You also asked what provisions were agreed with the recruiter for candidates with communication challenges; if technology...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200330675
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Karen Meechan and Building a New Scotland: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Karen Meechan of ScotlandIS relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200331377
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to current or planned engineering works on the rail network in the Fife area: EIR release

All correspondence between the Transport Minister (and her officials) with Transport Scotland and/or Network Rail since 1 July 2022. Subsequently you have clarified to us that you are seeking information, as follows: All correspondence relating to current or planned engineering works on the rail network in the Fife a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200333028
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Damage to the telecommunication cable between Scottish mainland and Shetland, October 2022: FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence (Scottish Government Reference: 202200327584, dated 16th November 2022) relating to the damage on the primary telecommunications cable between the Scottish mainland and Shetland (via Orkney) which caused a telecommunications outage on Thursday 20th October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200331574
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Enterprise in Belgium: FOI release

The total amount of funding awarded by Scottish Government to Scottish Enterprise each year, including funds administered on its behalf. The total amount of funding directed by Scottish Government to Scottish Enterprise towards: a. the cost of running offices in Belgium, including costs relating to leasing the building...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202300351847
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector