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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Scottish Government internal warnings and escalations on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) implementation: FOI release

1. All internal briefings, emails, risk escalations, warnings, or concerns raised by Scottish Government officials in the last 12 months relating to: risks associated with FGM in Scotland, gaps in FGM services or implementation, or failures or delays in meeting Scottish Government commitments on FGM. 2. Any documents...

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

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494455
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Review of the Scottish Adjacent Waters Boundary Order 2009 communications: FOI release

Scottish adjacent waters boundaries order 1999 The attached screenshot is of a letter from 2009 from the Scottish Government to the UK Government seeking a review of the above noted order. I note that this letter was sent more than 15 years ago. The letter provides that the Scottish Government was then reviewing the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500495044
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of the notification that ExxonMobil planned to close the Mossmorran Industrial Complex: EIR release

Date and time the Scottish Government and its Ministers were informed that ExxonMobil planned to close the Mossmorran Industrial Complex. Further to that, I would like to know whether Scottish Government Ministers or officials had been informed at any time in the last three years by representatives of the company of it...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: EIR/202500494411
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and a former Optometry Advisor to the Scottish Government: FOI Release

Detail regarding a meeting held with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, on 4 November 2025. On 4 November 2025, a meeting was held between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, and Donald Cameron (previously optometry advisor to the Scottish Government). Could you please describe:...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500497125
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Gate Review HMP Glasgow report: FOI release

You asked for all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on 'HMP Glasgow'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494961
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

NHS MyCare app progress report: FOI release

1). Please provide a progress report on the recommendations outlined in the Technology Assurance Review, Business Justification Gate carried out 3rd, 6th and 7th March 2025 on the Digital Front Door app. 2). Please provide me with a copy of any report or documents in relation to the Delivery Gate that it was recommend...

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494268
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Marine Scotland suspected fisheries offences: EIR Review

Original request: 202500491141 1. Please could you tell me from which date it was the policy of the Marine Directorate (or Marine Scotland) to sell fish or shellfish seized from vessels accused of fisheries offences onto merchants. 2. Please could you provide me with an itemised list of all such seizures from the dat...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: EIR/202500495567 review of 202500491141
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Briefings and correspondence on the Two Child Benefit Cap: FOI release

1. A copy of all briefing material created for the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice on the Two Child Benefit Cap since the UK Government announced last Wednesday (26th November) that it would remove the Two Child Benefit cap. 2. A copy of all briefing material created for the First Minister on the Two Child Benefi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500496806
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

The Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) procedures relating to interim legal fees: FOI release

What policy and procedures does the AiB require to be followed when imposing interim legal expenses incurred in a Sheriff Court action (brought by the AiB as Applicant/Pursuer) where the AiB’s expressly craves that upon completion of the proceedings (whether for or against the AiB) the court should only then grant auth...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.50(1) s.12 s.4 s.20

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494917
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Dualling of the A96 documentation: EIR release

The release of all documents that have hitherto been redacted, in whole or in part, relating to advice provided to Ministers concerning the dualling of the A96. This specifically includes any documents previously withheld or partially redacted in responses to FOI requests submitted since the start of the 2021 Parliamen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.12(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: EIR/202500489942
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government 'A Fresh Start with Independence' and “Your Right to Decide” online access statistics: FOI release

1. The number of views on the Scottish Government website of the online paper, A Fresh Start with Independence, by country. For example, X many viewed it while being located in the United Kingdom, Y many viewed it while being located in France, etc. 2. The number of views on the Scottish Government website of the onli...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494528
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland 'Mallaig Lochboisdale New Vessel Project' Gateway Review: 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-2025004809...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494936
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and BMA Scotland: FOI release

“Could you supply all correspondence sent between Neil Gray and BMA Scotland and minutes/notes from meetings between Neil Gray and BMA Scotland between June 1 2025 and July 10 2025”

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

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500490646
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Diary information for the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs: FOI release

Can you please provide me with Angela Constance’s diary for this week please? Dates 7th-12th December. This should include details of all engagements Miss Constance has had this week.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500497923
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal guidance that concern dismissal of Civil Service staff: FOI release

Please provide any internal guidance, policy documents, circulars, or advice notes currently in use (or used in the past five years) that concern dismissal of Civil Service staff, including but not limited to: Procedures or internal advice on dismissal for misconduct, performance, or redundancy; Any internal guidance ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500490959
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Gate Review Mangata Project report: FOI release

You asked for all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2024 on the 'Mangata Project'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.33 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494983
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Exports Statistics Scotland 2023 communications: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications relating to the Exports Statistics Scotland 2023 publication, released in November 2025, that discuss the reported year-on-year decrease in exports, including emails, briefings, comments, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government systems concerning the inter...

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500496240
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Callander traffic survey data: EIR release

"A traffic survey was conducted through Callander’s Main Street and Stirling Road in October 2025. Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, we are requesting: 1. the full data-set collected from this survey. It is expected this will include: (1). 10 highest recorded speeds across each surveyed location,...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 18 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: EIR/202500495970
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs official engagements and Government business on 19th November 2025: FOI release

Please provide a fully detailed diary of the government business undertaken by Angela Constance on 19th November 2025.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494536
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Costs of chartering third party vessels by CalMac: FOI Review

Original request 202500488067 Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information concerning chartering of third‑party vessels by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) or organisations acting on its behalf, for support of the ferry network, for the period from financial year 2014/15 to pr...

FOI already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494379
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland 'Lochboisdale Gasay' completed Gateway Review information: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494974
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Simple Guide to Fisheries Management Measures in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR Review

Orginal Request 202500496100 "I would like to request, under FOI/EIRs, a copy of the 2016 document entitled "Simple guide to fisheries management measures in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)". This page references it: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-marine-protected-areas-mpa- monitoring-strategy-supporting-an...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.16(3) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500496101 - Review of 202500496100
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Justice Division risk registers: FOI release

I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002: 1. The current Community Justice Division Risk Register. 2. The current Criminal Justice Division Risk Register. 3. The current CLLS (Community Learning & Legal Services) Division Risk Register. (This is now called ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.36(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494457
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Implementation Advisory Group: FOI release

1. All minutes, papers, and action logs relating to the FGM Implementation Advisory Group for the period 1 year up to the date of this request. 2. The full risk register used by, or held for, the FGM Implementation Advisory Group covering the same period (including previous versions if the register has been updated or...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494451
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) correspondence: FOI release

Your request was for the following information for the three months prior to 19 November:- Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), including emails and minutes/notes from meetings, from the last three months? Can this in...

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

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494602
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector