Scottish Government FOI Index

11,099releases indexed

19,072attachments found

28.7avg calendar days

4,403partially withheld

2023-10-02oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,403 unclear 3,109 not held 1,663 released 816 already published 409 cost limit 376 clarification 166 withheld 123 transferred 34

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2824 s.20 2437 s.34(1) 2118 s.39(2) 1920 s.30 1721 s.17(1) 1465 s.25(1) 1326 s.10(4) 1159 s.11(2) 933 s.29(1) 703 s.2 586 s.6(1) 478

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 743 releases · 28.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 632 releases · 29.1 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 437 releases · 29.3 avg days Marine Directorate 406 releases · 26.4 avg days Population Health Directorate 404 releases · 25.8 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 354 releases · 34.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 334 releases · 41.5 avg days People Directorate 332 releases · 23.9 avg days

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479 matching releases

Fish Farm Production Survey data: EIR release

Do the staffing figures in Chart 21 of the Scottish Government’s Fish Farm Production Survey 2024 include people employed on vessels that provide services to fish farms, such as wellboats, lice treatment boats and fish transporters? If so, how many people are employed in this way and what proportion of them are Scotti...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500491773
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government funding committed to all City Region Deals and Regional Growth Deals: FOI release

1. The total amount of Scottish Government funding committed to all City Region Deals and Regional Growth Deals to date. 2. The total amount of Scottish Government funding that has been spent or drawn down to date for these deals. 3. The remaining amount of Scottish Government funding still to be paid (i.e., outstand...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489462
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Ministerial reports written on ending the two child cap: FOI release

Could you supply all reports and analysis written about ending the two child cap and seen by Scottish Government Ministers, written between 2021 and 2023

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489428
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

First Minister's correspondence from Presidents of European bodies: FOI release

The last official letters to the current First Minister of Scotland from the Presidents of the European Council, European Commission, Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament.

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

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500487738
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding wildfires in Scotland: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence held and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, wildfires in Scotland, from the last month?

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

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489429
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deer fence subsidies and deer management data: EIR release

1. Please share data detailing the subsidies awarded to all companies relating to erecting and maintaining deer fences, and any other subsidies relating to deer management from 2023/24 to 2024/25. 2. Please also advise how many of these businesses were inspected during this timeframe, detailing any breaches discovered...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4) s.9 s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: EIR/202500490546
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Costs of Deposit Return Scheme court case with Biffa: EIR release

You asked for: ‘I am writing to request an update to the information previously disclosed under FOI reference 202400440418, concerning the legal costs incurred by the Scottish Government in the case of Biffa Waste Services Ltd v Scottish Minister. Specifically, I request the following information: 1. The total legal...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: EIR/202500490555
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Approval from the Permanent Secretary for Civil Servants to attend meetings: FOI release

Did the two Scottish Government officials who participated in the 12th October meeting have the approval of the Permanent Secretary to do so? Given that the 12th October meeting was about a policy which was announced the very next day in John Swinney's speech to the SNP conference, please provide any information held ...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500492276
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Details of Directorates under the Director General Economy: FOI release

The name of all directorates under DG Economy, all divisions that sit within those directorates, all teams that sit within those divisions and a summary of the roles of those teams. Such as how they are listed under the staff directory on the Scottish Government Saltire page.

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489851
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Grid infrastructure funding: EIR release

A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025, does not explain who the Scottish Government believes would pay for grid infrastructure inside Scotland after independence. Is the Scottish Government’s position that Scottish bill payers would pay for the grid in an independent Scotland, or does it believ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489718
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Malawi and Zambia information: FOI release

Information in relation to the First Minister's recent visit to Malawi and Zambia, specifically: A clarification on how this visit adheres to the Scottish Ministerial Code A breakdown of costs of this visit Rationale for undertaking this visit

FOI clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489496
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's statement regarding Scotland's net zero target: EIR release

The start, current and end figures that led to the statement made by Gillian Martin that Scotland was halfway to meeting Scotland's net zero target.

FOI/EIR released 70 score 2 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500493555
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Recruitment of Scottish Government Civil Service positions located overseas: FOI release

Information about the eligibility criteria for Scottish Government positions located in European Union countries. In particular, you sought clarification on whether it is established Scottish Government policy to require that applicants already hold the right to work in the EU before applying. You also requested inform...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500490106
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Misuse of the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme: FOI release

Please provide the total number of instances of fraud for the Under 22s free bus travel, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since the scheme began on 31 January 2022. Please provide the total number of Young Scot passes that have been deactivated for fraudulent use of the Under 22s free bus travel...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500492056
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Posts on Viva Engage relating to the Victoria Quay Nursery: FOI release

1. ALL posts on Viva Engage from the past six months which relate to the VICTORIA QUAY NURSERY 2. ALL comments under those posts

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

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500490390
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Posts on Viva Engage which relate to 2025 - 2026 Pay Awards: FOI release

1. ALL posts on Viva Engage from the past six months which relate to 2025 2026 PAY AWARD 2. ALL comments under those posts

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

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500490409
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Total spend for selected Scottish Government public bodies: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North/South]. Total spend for each public body and to which agency (including agencies who are now no l...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500490712
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence from the Scottish Government to the UK Government relating to inheritance tax changes: FOI release

1. any correspondence sent from the Scottish Government to the UK Government, within the last three months, which relates to inheritance tax changes for farmers, and 2. any correspondence received by the Scottish Government, from the UK Government and within the last three months, which relates to inheritance tax chan...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500490170
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Risk registers on the divisional level for the Justice Directorate: FOI release

'Id like to request a list of all risk registers on the divisional level for the Justice Directorate'

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-23
Reference: FOI/202500489881
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - IT devices and services queries: FOI release

"Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would request you to respond to questions included in the attachment. For any reason if you are unable to open the attachment do let me know. I can then send the questions within the email itself. Please note: If you do not have records relating to the questions in the attachmen...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-23
Reference: FOI/202500491443
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ethnicity queries of Social Security Scotland employees: FOI release

Request for information 1: What percentage of Social Security Scotland staff identify as BAME and what is their Civil Service grade or grade-equivalent? Request for information 2: How many promotions have been for BAME staff and what grade is the promotion from/to? You asked for this data to be provided for the las...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-01-22
Reference: FOI/202500488774
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Queries regarding the Ecosystem Pathways Fund applications: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the most recent Pathways Funding round: 1. The total number of applications received, and the number approved for funding. 2. The names of applicant organisations, both successful and unsuccessful (where disclosure would not breach confidentiality). 3. The amounts requeste...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.5 s.25(1) s.33(1) s.4

Published: 2026-01-22
Reference: FOI/202500489295
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB) funding queries: FOI release

The following information relating to ScotZEB 1 and ScotZEB 2: The total amount of private investment leveraged as part of each round, broken down by project or operator for each round where possible. The ratio of public funding to private investment for each round. Any supporting documentation or reports detailing ho...

FOI not held 65 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-22
Reference: FOI/202500489206
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Funding queries regarding the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB): EIR release

Information relating to the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB), in particular, the additional funding of up to £40 million announced under phase II in August 2025, which is to be distributed via a consortium led by Rock Road.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.12 s.33

Published: 2026-01-22
Reference: FOI/202500489052
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Baby Box information: FOI release

1. The number of Baby Boxes handed out by the Scottish Government for each financial year since it was launched. 2. The cost to the Scottish Government for the Baby Box, broken down by financial year. 3. Any difference in cost versus budget (i.e. £1million over/underspend) for each financial year in relation to the B...

FOI unclear 50 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2026-01-22
Reference: FOI/202500491624
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector