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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217 matching releases

Former First Minister and the City of London Corporation’s Special Representative to the EU meeting information: FOI release

Information relating to a meeting on 27 April 2017 between the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and Jeremy Browne: 1. Confirmation of whether such a meeting took place, including the location, time, duration, and list of attendees (including any Scottish Government officials or special advisers present). 2. Any ...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202600500054
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Communications and information relating to the James Hamilton report and associated published legal advice (case reference number 281/2025): FOI Appeal

Original request - 202400438168 Within the legal advice published by the Scottish Government on the 26th of October 2024, in response to FOI 202400394394, on page 69 the following passage exists: "Thus REDACTED, request that Mr Hamilton be permitted to engage independent legal advice and charge the costs to the Scott...

FOI cost limit 70 score 271 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.12(1) s.26 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 36 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202400438168 - Appeal
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (UKIMA) for the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

You asked for information relating to discussions with the UK government relating to the application or implications of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (“UKIMA”) for the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (“the Bill”).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 6 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498378
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Historic crime statistics: FOI release

1) Historic crime statistics relating to unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 16 in Scotland between 1960 and 1985, and 2) Judicial statistics for prosecutions relating to the same type of crime.

FOI released 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202600501339
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Visitor levy complaints correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the government that were complaints about the visitor levy being introduced, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498797
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cameron Barracks documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Cameron Barracks, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500497799
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Insights Discovery expenditure and efficacy information: FOI release

1. Total Expenditure: Please provide the total amount paid to the company "Insights Learning and Development Ltd" or any other provider (such as Connect 3, HR Staple etc) that was specifically for "Insights Discovery" accreditation, materials, or workshops for the financial years: 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-present Pl...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.2

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498819
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Chief Social Work Adviser correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence in the last 3 months to date between the Chief Social Work Adviser and each of the following: (1) Professor Alexis Jay (2) Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (3) The Justice Secretary's private secretary and wider private office. (4) Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (5) The Edu...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498571
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government Rural Payments and Services website "Essential Maintenance" queries: FOI release

The following information in relation to this "Essential Maintenance" is requested under the Freedom of Information Act : 1. A high level summary of the essential maintenance being carried out. 2. Reasons why two weeks (which includes six standard business days) are necessary to perform this essential maintenance. 3...

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498674
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Minutes from Transport Scotland and Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Partners meeting: FOI release

“I understand that Councillor Norman Hampshire and others of the ESES Regional Joint Board had a meeting last week with your Chief Executive regarding the lack of progress at Sheriffhall. Please provide me with the notes or minutes from that meeting. Prior to that meeting Councillor Hampshire stated that the relevant a...

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202600501527
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sewage spills in Scottish waters documentation: EIR release

All correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, held by the Scottish Government, about sewage spills in Scottish waters, from the last month.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.12(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500498568
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and NHS Fife Chief Executive meeting: FOI release

Health Secretary Neil Gray held a Teams call with Carol Potter, chief executive of NHS Fife on November 12, 2025 to discuss her resignation. Please provide minutes and notes from the meeting and any follow up emails and correspondence. Provide all correspondence, documents and meeting notes between the Cabinet Secreta...

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498793
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Small Vessel Replacement Project Gateway Review information: EIR release

On 20 November 2025, the Scottish Government released a list of the Gateway Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500480983/ Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Small Vessel Replacement Project' which is named on ...

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500494939
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Fife Chief Executive meeting information: FOI release

The readout from the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, and NHS Fife Chief Executive, Carol Potter, as well as confirmation of whether an official was present at that meeting.

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500499681
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Teacher workforce statistics: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the total number of full-time equivalent teachers employed at each point in the Main Grade Scale, for each local authority area.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202600501742
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme grant award information: FOI release

The grant award amount given to SLC payable over the Financial Year 2024 to 2025 in connection with the land at Westwoodhill, East Kilbride. A breakdown of the elements of that award, and their respective financial totals. The dates provided by South Lanarkshire Council to the Scottish Ministers, on accepting that offe...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498732
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and political economist from Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 30th January 2025 – 18th December 2025, please provide: 1. All correspondence between Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and William Thomson of Scotonomics. 2. Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and Wi...

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498752
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector