Scottish Government FOI Index

8,100releases indexed

12,778attachments found

26.3avg calendar days

3,233partially withheld

2024-04-15oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,233 unclear 2,138 not held 1,271 released 577 already published 335 cost limit 300 clarification 127 withheld 93 transferred 26

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2197 s.20 1678 s.34(1) 1655 s.39(2) 1422 s.30 1343 s.17(1) 1138 s.25(1) 1033 s.10(4) 875 s.11(2) 707 s.29(1) 577 s.2 501 s.3 379

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 535 releases · 27.5 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 486 releases · 27.5 avg days Population Health Directorate 333 releases · 25.2 avg days Marine Directorate 321 releases · 26.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 311 releases · 25.6 avg days People Directorate 268 releases · 24.4 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 247 releases · 31.4 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 221 releases · 24.0 avg days

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217 matching releases

A82 Lomdondgate roundabout accident statistics and traffic volumes: FOI release

"I am writing to request detail on the number of accidents, serious injury and fatality on the section of the A82 from the Lomondgate roundabout to the Arden Roundabout. I would be grateful if these statistics could be provided for the years from 2008 up until to 19th July 2025. Additionally, I would be grateful to r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476534
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government materials regarding Full Fiscal Autonomy: FOI release

“Any discussion of the response to this request (Freedom of Information Request response referenced 202500471960), which stated that no such relevant documentation exists, in the light of the fact that the Scottish Government published a paper in 2011 (link below) setting out the terms of the current government policy ...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500475977
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Costs of creating the new position of Cabinet Secretary for Housing: FOI release

The cost of creating the new position of Cabinet Secretary for Housing. Please break down all costs involved, including, for example, creating new office space, buying new stationery, hiring new staff or special advisers, purchasing new signage or business cards, etc.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476510
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Capital expenditure debt limit materials: FOI release

1. Any internal reports, briefings, memos, emails, or other correspondence sent or received by Kate Forbes from 1 January 2024 to the present that relate to financial planning, forecasting, or contingency measures in the event that the Scottish Government reaches or approaches its legally defined capital expenditure de...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476280
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Capital expenditure debt limit materials sent to the First Minister: FOI release

1. Any internal reports, briefings, memos, emails, or other correspondence sent or received by the first minister from 1 January 2024 to the present that relate to financial planning, forecasting, or contingency measures in the event that the Scottish Government reaches or approaches its legally defined capital expendi...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476292
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Vahanomy documentation and funding: EIR release

How much money has the Scottish Government given to Vahanomy in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was for? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and anal...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.10(4)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500479001
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government alcohol policy documentation: FOI release

Any internal policy, guidance, or recorded discussions on monitoring or limiting alcohol-related expenditure by government departments. Any correspondence or briefings addressing potential contradictions between alcohol-related spending/investment and Scotland’s public health policies (e.g. Minimum Unit Pricing, alcoh...

FOI unclear 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476817
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence with Salmon Scotland Chief Executive: EIR Review

Original Request - 202500471588 Written correspondence including (but not limited to) letters, emails, texts and WhatsApp messages, on any subject, from or to Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott, from or to the First Minister, Scottish Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, Scottish Government Special Advisers, F...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476396 Review of 202500471588
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding community benefit payments: EIR release

I'm writing to make a freedom of information request under the FOI act. Please can you provide details of any correspondence received by the Scottish Government, its ministers, and officials from representatives of the renewable energy relating to community benefit payments from onshore wind farms in Scotland since th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: EIR/202500476210
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Anti-social behaviour on buses: FOI release

1. Please provide the total number of reported incidents of anti-social behaviour occurring on buses operating in Scotland, for each calendar year 2024 and 2025 (to date). 2. If available, please provide a breakdown of: The nature or type of incidents (verbal abuse, vandalism, disorderly conduct, assault, etc.) The l...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500479608
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport

National Thematic Inspection: Local authority approaches to supporting school improvement submissions: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could provide the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. In March HMIE published a national thematic inspection report on how local authorities in Scotland support school improvement. To inform the report HMIE visited all 32 local authorities and produce...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476226
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government hospitality spend: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information: The total amount spent by Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries on coffee and other refreshments between 1 January 2023 and the present date of 18 July 2025. If available, please provide a breakdown by Cabinet Se...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476453
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on social media advertising: FOI release

Can I please request the following information under FOI: The amount of money the Scottish Government spent on social media advertising in 2021-22; 2022-23 and 2023-2024. Can you please break this down by platform type (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and LinkedIn).

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500474810
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

For Women Scotland related legal costs: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent to date, or plans to spend if no payments have yet been made, on reimbursing the legal costs of For Women Scotland relating to For Women Scotland vs Scottish Ministers 2025.

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475345
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Weight labelling of fish landings: EIR release

You asked for "why the French vessels and Belgian vessels do not have to put weight labelling on their fish landings."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: EIR/202500476175
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Stonewell funding correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Stonewall, regarding funding and the terms attached to any funding, since March 1, 2025. Copies of any formal letter/agreement setting out the terms of 2025/2026 funding from the Scottish Government to Stonewall...

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

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500474772
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Renewable energy information: EIR release

Are you responsible for promoting green energy? If so, can you provide evidence of the advantages and disadvantages of heat pumps? I note the senior adviser to Downing Street says it may take 11 years or more to realise the benefit of a heat pump. What evidence have you to agree / disagree with that statement? Same ...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: EIR/202500475591
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government international office staff numbers: FOI release

You asked for "How many staff work across the government's network of international offices?"

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500476080
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Glasgow Prestwick Airport and military aircraft: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about American military jets using Prestwick, from the last two months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475674
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of road traffic accidents on the A90: FOI release

"I should be grateful if you would provide me with information on traffic accidents and incidents north and southbound on the A90 between Shielhill Road, just south of Inveraldie and the A928 junction over the last seven years, ie 2018 to 2025, broken down by date. I am interested in the number of incidents and accide...

FOI not held 65 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475462
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stop and search powers in Scotland: FOI release

Please provide copies of all correspondence, notes, minutes and similar in relation to the proposed abolition of consensual/non-statutory stop and search at Stages 2 and 3 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Bill, as recommended in the Advisory Group chaired by then Solicitor Advocate John Scott.

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

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475899
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland complaints process and statistics: FOI release

Please provide me a detailed breakdown on the number of complaints that you have received over the last 2 years, including June 2025, on a monthly basis. I am interested on the method you use this to measure internal KPI’s and track the trends. I am looking for a total per month in whatever format you commonly use.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475048
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Workplace parking levy, congestion charges and Cycle Share Fund: EIR release

1. How many councils have chosen to implement the workplace parking levy and how much it has raised for them? And all documentation held about the workplace parking levy, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, from the last three months; 2....

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: EIR/202500475013
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

LGBT+ Network meetings: FOI release

All information held on discussions between Scottish Government officials acting as representatives of the Scottish Government and staff who are members of the LGBT+ Network, acting in that capacity, since 16 April.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.35 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500474614
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Volunteering days used by Social Security Scotland staff: FOI release

Request for Information 1: How many civil service employee volunteering days are permitted to Social Security Scotland staff per year? (e.g. policy is 3 days for FT staff) [number] Request for Information 2: How many civil service employee volunteering days were used across all Social Security Scotland departments/dir...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500477154
Directorate
Topic: Public sector