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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312 matching releases

Data regarding criminal asset recovery in Scotland: FOI release

The data in FOI release 202600501220 in spreadsheet form.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505933
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Criminal asset recovery in Scotland: FOI release

The value of criminal assets recovered in Scotland, including via the proceeds of crime recovery scheme, over the last ten years. A breakdown of how this money was spent or reallocated. Please include any details of provision to projects such as the CashBack for Creativity Open Fund, or the CashBack for Communities sch...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600501220
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes of the meeting held with Mr Jim Fairlie (Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity) and with Jamie Halcro-Johnston (MSP), yourself and fellow Orkney Farmer, William Harvey held on the morning of Tuesday, 13th January, 2026, in which Tim Eagle was briefly present.

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600507410
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Reconviction rate statistics: FOI release

I am seeking reconviction data for Scotland for the offender cohorts covering the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22. Specifically, I request the following information in relation to male offenders aged 60 and over, broken down into 5-year age bands (60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80+ where available):...

FOI cost limit 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505946
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs regarding the Stop and Search Code of Practice: FOI release

(1) Any correspondence sent from Angela Constance on the proposed changes to the Code of Practice for how Scotland's police officers use stop and search powers. (2) Any correspondence sent to Angela Constance on the proposed changes to the Code of Practice for how Scotland's police officers use stop and search powers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600506181
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde correspondence regarding the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry: FOI release

All correspondence between Government Ministers, officials, or staff and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sent between Friday January 18th 2026 and Saturday January 24th, 2026 regarding the QEUH and RHC hospital or Scottish hospitals inquiry.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600507557
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cooke Aquaculture meeting on the 6th May 2025: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon prior to her meeting with Cooke aquaculture on the 6th May 2025, a list of all attendees and the agenda for the meeting and any note/minute and actions points that were recorded from the meeting.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505617
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of Deputy First Minister's 2026 trip to the United Arab Emirates: FOI release

The total cost, broken into a table that lists the different costs, of Kate Forbes' recent trip to the United Arab Emirates in January/February 2026.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600506185
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Child Disability Payment Schedule Review Decision information: FOI release

Request for information 1: Policy on Child Disability Payment Schedule Review Decision making and how the policy determines the new award start date. Request for information 2: Internal guidance related to the Child Disability Payment Schedule Review Decision making and how the policy determines the new award start ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600506457
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Pubs and hospitality businesses correspondence regarding business rates: FOI release

“Could you supply all correspondence received by the Scottish Government from pubs and hospitality businesses about business rates as well as any responses to these emails/letters, from the last two months?”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence s.20 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600506012
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M74 road traffic accidents with water as contributory factor: EIR release

All records, data, reports, and information held by your authority relating to road traffic accidents on the M74 within the Dumfries and Galloway local authority area in which standing water, pooling water, surface water, flooding, or puddles were recorded or identified as a causative or contributory factor. For the a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: EIR/202600505359
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation about the arrival of Gazan children to Scotland treated on the NHS: FOI release

3. 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 impact of asylum seekers on housing, from the last two months? 4. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504827
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Flat roof installations conducted via the Warmer Homes Scotland/Heat in Buildings programme: EIR release

The disclosure of technical data under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR). This request concerns flat roof installations conducted via the Warmer Homes Scotland / Heat in Buildings programme within the Isle of Lewis and Harris durin...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600503603
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Criminal Justice Committee communications concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication between Siobhan Brown, Minister for Community Safety and the Criminal Justice Committee (Scottish Parliament) concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. This should include emails, meeting notes, and any other form of communication.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504860
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Queries regarding fisheries and the National Marine Plan Assesment: EIR release

We spoke back in March 2025 about our ongoing concerns regarding compliance with the Marine Scotland Act when making decisions about fishing. I was saddened that we did not have opportunity to reconvene on this after that meeting but I remain open to ongoing dialogue if appropriate. I appreciate the documentation whic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.15(2) s.5 s.15 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600503748
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Police Scotland communications concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. This should include emails, meeting notes, and any other form of communication.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.35(1) s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504858
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Collisions on the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness: FOI release

The total number of collisions on the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness, broken into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504908
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Report referenced in previous request 202500491195: FOI release

“For return Ewan - I received this paper which is worth a read. I am meeting academic on Monday. He is here for...” Please provide (or identify) the above referenced paper.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600506008
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund information: FOI release

The following information regarding the Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund: 1. A list of all Scottish local authorities that received funding through the PSR fund during its operation. 2. The total amount of funding allocated to each local authority, including a breakdown by financial year where possible...

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600506503
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Meetings and correspondence from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity on the Future Farm Investment Scheme: EIR release

(1) Correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on the Future Farm Investment Scheme within the last month. (2) Correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on the Future Farm Investment Scheme within the last month. (3) Minutes of any meeting Jim Fairlie has had on the Future Farm Investment Scheme within the last month

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504016
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill communications with the Criminal Justice Committee: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and the Criminal Justice Committee (Scottish Parliament) concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. This should include emails, meeting notes, and any other form of communication.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504857
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Utility roadworks and the associated effects on local businesses and communities: EIR release

Information regarding the planning, duration, impact and oversight of utility roadworks in Scotland, and the associated effects on local businesses and communities.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: EIR/202600506801
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Copy of Scottish Crime Recording Standards and Counting Rules: FOI release

The disclosure of the full Scottish Crime Recording Standards and Counting Rules, including all parts and annexes (particularly all of Part 2, which is not currently publicly available).

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505940
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Food labelling correspondence and meeting minutes: FOI release

(1) Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon within the last six months on food labelling in Scotland. (2) Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon within the last six months on food labelling in Scotland. (3) Any meeting minutes from a meeting held by Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon, wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505307
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Queries regarding the Future Farm Investment Scheme: EIR release

(1) In terms of the second round of the Future Farm Investment Scheme recently announced please can you confirm: (a) When the application period will begin? (b) What part of the Scottish Government's 2026-27 budget this funding comes from? (c) Whether the application conditions will be the same as the first round or...

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

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505931
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector