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

Clear

217 matching releases

Documentation and costs of producing the "We are Scotland" video: FOI release

Could you provide the full costs of producing the Scottish Government's kind, welcoming and video, with a full breakdown of cost? https://x.com/scotgov/status/1996882239288713332 Could you also provide all documentation held about the production of this video, including correspondence sent and received internally, mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500497287
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Bonds and foreign direct investment: FOI release

Please provide all documents, models, briefings, analysis, and advice that set out the Scottish Government’s evaluation of the benefits of foreign direct investment arising from, or associated with, the bond programme. This should include, but not be limited to: Any economic models, analytical frameworks, or quantita...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499486
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - National Entitlement Card bus journey data: FOI release

1. Whether Transport Scotland, or any body acting on its behalf, holds data on the number of bus journeys made using an individual National Entitlement Card (Young Scot card), where the cardholder is identifiable by card number or unique identifier. 2. If such data is held, whether it is possible to provide: a) The to...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 4 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600501807
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Right to Recovery Addiction (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for the Scottish Government and minutes/notes from meetings, about the right to recovery bill, between September 25 to October 12 2025? Could you also supply all written documentation regarding the Scottish Government's decision to vote against the bill?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499613
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Road traffic offence statistics: FOI release

1. For each year (2020–2025): a. The total number of people convicted of road traffic offences. b. A breakdown by offence type — for all road traffic offences recorded, including, but not limited to: - Speeding offences - Driving without insurance - Driving without a licence - Drink and drug driving - Dangerous drivin...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1)O s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600501065
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Byelaws 2009 correspondence: FOI release

Part 1 There was a statutory requirement (Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, s.202A)) for these byelaws to be reviewed not later than 10 years from them coming into force, i.e. by 1st October 2019. Please provide all correspondence relating to the review of the byelaws between the Scottish Government (SG) and each...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499558
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Aberdeenshire defibrillator queries: FOI release

1. The total number of schools in Aberdeenshire that currently have a defibrillator on site. 2. A list of the schools, which currently have a defibrillator on site. 3. The total number of council-owned public halls in Aberdeenshire that currently have a defibrillator on site. 4. A list of the public halls, which cur...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600501432
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government estimate of the UK Treasury's revenue from the Energy (Oil and Gas): EIR release

The Scottish Government to disclose its estimate of the UK Treasury's revenue from the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy, commonly known as the Windfall Tax. Figures from each of the years of the operation of this tax, as well as internal assessment figures used with the Scottish Government when discussion this tax, w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600500667
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Emergency planning and public safety oversight of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): EIR release

I request copies of all information held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to the Resilience Division, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, or equivalent emergency planning functions, relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including but not limited to Mey BESS (ECU00004838) and Rigifa BESS (...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499466
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Population Health Impacts and Health Directorate Involvement in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): EIR release

Please provide copies of all information held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to the Directorate for Population Health, Public Health Policy, Chief Medical Officer’s Directorate, or any other health-related directorates, relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including but not limited ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36 s.17 s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.7

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499468
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

West of Orkney wind farm application conflict of interest information: EIR Review

Original request 202500494871 All recorded information related to Gillian Martin's conflict of interest in relation to the section 36 application for the West of Orkney wind farm. The conflict of interest is mentioned, but not clarified, in the attached ministerial submission relating to the application. Recorded inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.36 s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500498235 Review of 202500494871
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy’s Japan trip: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of the draft Ministerial programme for the visit to Japan in September 2025, which was shared by Scottish Enterprise with the Scottish Government on 9th July 2025. 2. Please provide a copy of the Cabinet Secretary’s final itinerary for the Japan event in September 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202600500522
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Correspondence to the First Minister regarding A Fresh Start with Independence: FOI release

For the period 8th October 2025 - date, please provide all correspondence received by the First Minister (or his Private Office) which mentions the paper A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498546
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to works on the Carlinden Burn site: EIR release

1. All internal and external correspondence relating to reports of potential unauthorised works on the Carlinden Burn site since PR listing. 2. Any enforcement assessments, internal debates, site visit notes or decisions regarding whether such works occurred. 3. Any correspondence with the applicant relating to site ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500496904
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation mentioning Irvine Welsh and Scottish Fiscal Commission: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which is to/from or mentions Irvine Welsh from the last three months? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498587
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ecological, wildlife and habitat information for Carlinden Burn: EIR release

1. All ecological, ornithological, wildlife or habitat surveys submitted since the PR listing. 2. Any internal SF evaluations of ecological adequacy or mapping accuracy. 3. Any correspondence identifying missing features (ponds, wetlands, riparian zones, species records). 4. Any revised mitigation proposals discusse...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.12(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500497173
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic regarding A Fresh Start with Independence: FOI release

For the period 8th October 2025 - date, please provide all correspondence received by the Deputy First Minister (or her Private Office) which mentions the paper A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498553
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Catholic Church communications regarding the COVID pandemic: FOI Review

Original request 202500493077 All information and communications generated, received, sent and retained about the COVID Pandemic and/or the elderly, disabled and NHS Nursing personal between the Scottish Government and Scottish Catholic Church regarding the dates of 1/1/2020 all the way through to the date of 1/1/2023...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500497845 Review of 202500493077
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for frontline health & social care worker groups: FOI Review

Original request 202500494428 You asked for information on the following, in respect of the removal of unpaid carers from the COVID-19 vaccination programme: 1. Timeline discrepancy and date of the Scottish Government’s decision 2. Wider implications for clinical safety 3. Request for documentation of the decision ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.21(4) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498562 Review of 202500494428
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce and breaches of The Civil Service Code information: FOI release

1. How many civil servants are employed now by the government, and on this day in each of the last four years? 2. How many disciplinary actions have been taken against Civil Servants for breaches of The Civil Service Code, in each of the last four years, with a breakdown per year? Could you also disclose what actions...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498592
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Car use reduction documentation: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the reducing car journeys by 20% by 2030, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation from the review into this promi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500498299
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) data: EIR release

Data regarding the 2023, 2024 and 2025 scheme years for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS). For each of 2023, 2024 and 2025 scheme years, please provide the following information, broken down by claim value bands (e.g., £0–£10k, £10k–£50k, £50k–£100k, and £100k+): 1. Payment...

FOI/EIR cost limit 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500498801
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Bowden Moor tree felling application details: EIR release

Earlier this year trees were felled on Bowden Moor only a few hundred metres from Melrose Golf Course but outside the Eildon and Leaderfoot National Scenic Area. The application for felling permission FPA-12138 was registered on 9 January and issued on 26 February this year. Could you please confirm who the applicant w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500499407
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence from clinicians regarding the proposed downgrade of Wishaw Neonatal Unit: FOI release

Any and all correspondence from clinicians regarding the proposed downgrade of Wishaw neonatal unit between 1 January 2025 and 15 December 2025.

FOI transferred 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498579
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) data: EIR release

Please provide a list of all recipients of grant aid under the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) for the 2025 funding round who are located within Dumfries and Galloway. For each recipient, please provide: name of business or individual applicant farm/business address or locality amount of grant awarded project...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202600500681
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector