Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Scotland's credit rating in comparison to other nations: FOI release

In the governments statement on Bond issuance, they state that Scotland has a better credit rating than ‘other major industrial nations’. Which nations were chosen for this comparator?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493621
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Details of Byzantain Property Limited lender and security at the time of application: FOI release

For the below information about Byzantain Property Limited. 1) Details of The Company’s lender and securities at the time of the application? 2) Details of what, if any, security was offered? 3) Details of The Company’s insurance policy that were provided and, if so, the identity of the insurer.

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500496924
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence and costs relating to Scottish Government sending Baby Box to Mayor of New York City: FOI release

Please provide copies of any internal correspondence, submissions, briefings or approvals relating to the decision. Please provide the total cost incurred by the Scottish Government in producing, packaging and sending the Baby Box.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202600502973
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Woodside Viaduct Project': FOI release

This is a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. It should be treated as a single request and not aggregated with others. On 20 November 2025, the Scottish Government released a list of the Gatewy Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500480...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500494953
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Costs involved in sending Scottish Government baby box to New York City Mayor: FOI release

A cost breakdown of the costs involved in sending a Scottish Government baby box to New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani Any internal Scottish Government communications (between ministers, civil servants and advisors) regarding the sending of a baby box to the New York City mayor, including but not limited to emails, wr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202600503409
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government's information and spend on temporary agency staff: FOI release

Please could you provide me with your temporary and permanent agency spend for the last 12 months. Could you also provide the following information: A list of agencies used within the last 12 months. Which Framework agreement is utilised (Scottish Government, Crown Commercial Services)

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492640
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs & Culture meeting with former chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES): FOI release

You asked for “Did Kenneth Hogg pass on this invitation to Angus Robertson? If so, on what date was it passed on? And how was it passed on? Please also provide all correspondence, by email or direct messaging application, in which the above referenced email was forwarded, quoted, or responded to, by Scottish Governmen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492731
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Documentation regarding Affordable Housing Supply Programme target: 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 the Scottish Government's target to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.27 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494278
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Debt repayment for loans granted via The Energy Savings Trust: EIR release

I am inquiring about information relating to the debt repayment and recovery for domestic and foreign debts in arrears for the years 2018-present in relation to loans granted via Home Energy Scotland and/or The Energy Savings Trust. Specifically, I would like to get statistics on the following information: 1. Between...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.7

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492676
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Desk booking and desk booking software information: FOI release

1. ALL information held by SCOTISH GOVERNMENT on DESK BOOKING and DESK BOOKING SOFTWARE 2. ALL INTERNAL and EXTERNAL correspondence in the past 3 month in the HYBIRD WORKING TEAM about DESK BOOKING and DESK BOOKING SOFTWARE

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492544
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Governance and ownership structure of MyCare.scot queries: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the governance and ownership structure of the MyCare.scot digital health and social care platform. Specifically, I would like to request the following: 1. A breakdown of the ownership and governance responsibilities for...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492747
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COP30 attendees and costs: FOI release

You asked for ‘the number, including names, of all politicians and civil servants from the Scottish Government who attended COP30 and the cost to the tax payer for them to attend.’

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492799
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to the First Ministers statement regarding taxpayers in Scotland: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and/or Scottish Ministers/Special Advisers relating to the claim that over half of taxpayers in Scotland pay less tax in Scotland than if they lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom since 1 October 2025. This should include emails, letters, instant messages, br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500488622
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry and Land Scotland - Deer management in Clashindarroch Forest: EIR release

1) How often do NatureScot and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) monitor the actual deer numbers in and around Clashindarroch Forest (The Clash)? Over-killing in the area over the last two years has literally led to collapse of the population. 2) Do NatureScot and FLS practice deliberate over-killing in the Highlands t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500492882
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposed modifications to the A92: EIR release

"The current plans detailing the proposed modifications to the A92 at its junctions with the B936/Freuchie Mill Road and the junction with the A92 and High Street/Kettlebridge Road at Bridgend garden Centre, Freuchie."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500495471
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Neo natal unit transfer queries: FOI release

1. How many babies were transferred from Neo natal units in Queen Elizabeth Universal hospital Glasgow, Simpsons Children's hospital Edinburgh due to lack of capacity in the NICU, over the last 5 years? 2. The best start report states parents were consulted. I am interested to know Who carried out the consultation? W...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494319
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government electricity procurement: EIR release

1. Electricity Sourcing for Scottish Government Buildings (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025) Could you please confirm whether your organisation’s electricity supply for this period was: standard brown grid electricity, REGO-backed, EDF nuclear-free, or 100% certified renewable (green)? This will allow us to ensure that ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500496107
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Education Scotland staff Christmas party funding: FOI release

I have familiarised myself with the Scottish Government's FOI/202000110616 regarding staff Christmas parties, and I am aware that it is not Scottish Government policy to pay social events from public funds. However, as an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495734
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland vehicle fleet list: FOI release

A vehicle fleet list used by Transport Scotland, whether owned or leased. I would appreciate it if you could provide the following details for each vehicle under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494565
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland staff Christmas party funding: FOI release

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495769
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cladding Remediation Programme Gateway Review report: EIR release

1. Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Cladding Remediation Project' which is named on this list.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500494989
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Government employee data: FOI release

The average length of service of all current employees expressed as a single figure in years and months The average length of service of all employees and allocated to 10 year groupings, i.e. up to 10 years, between 10 and 20 years, between 20 and 30 years, between 30 and 40 years, and between 40 and 50 years The avera...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493854
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to the A77 between Chapeldonan and Dipple: FOI release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A77 between hapeldonan and Dipple. In particular, we require the following information:- 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of any defects on the A77 between Chapeldonan and Dipple t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493597
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting briefings: FOI release

You asked for any briefings prepared for ministers and officials ahead of the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting on 8 October 2025. You also requested the agenda and minutes.

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493183
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Clarification on gender neutral provision for transgender pupils: FOI release

Page 22 of the Scottish Government's Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools: Guidance for Scottish Schools says: "Education authorities and schools should consider the toilet provision necessary for transgender pupils. This may include the use of gender neutral provision." It is not clear whether "gender neutral" re...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.19

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492885
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector