Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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410 matching releases

Transport Scotland - Cost and usage of asylum seeker bus passes: FOI release

1. How much the asylum seekers bus passes scheme has cost since its implementation.Please state what these costs are in each year (e.g. reimbursement for bus companies, cost of implementing policy etc. 2. How many times an asylum seeker bus pass has been used if that information is available.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600505826
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Compensation for miscarriages of justice queries: FOI release

If anyone was given compensation, in the last 10 years, how many a year and how much.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.38(1)

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600506176
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Recycling Improvement Fund - Midlothian Council grant assessment: EIR release

“The Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund awarded Midlothian Council £2,322,042 for the project described as "Transition to twin-stream collection service and reduced frequency of residual waste for kerbside and communal properties." This was accepted by Midlothian Council at its full Council meeting on 19 ...

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

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600512764
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister correspondence including the phrase “energy bills” or “electricity bills”: FOI release

All correspondence sent or received by the First Minister (or his office) which includes the phrase “energy bills” or “electricity bills” between 8 October 2025 and 2 April 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600513724
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Toilets and changing rooms in schools: FOI release

You asked for "There is particular evidence that there are experiences of outing and people being challenged for their use of toilets and changing rooms particularly." Could you please provide this source of this evidence..

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.27(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600513539
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Supporting transgender pupils in schools guidance: FOI release

Page 5 of the Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools: Guidance for Education Authorities and Schools – Revised - Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment states that more evidence has been provided by "by a range of organisations working with LGBT children and young people, and women and girls." Could you please...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.27(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600513541
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour purchase costs: EIR release

You asked for the following information regarding the recent acquisition of Ardrossan Harbour by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) on behalf of the Scottish Ministers: 1. The total purchase price paid to the Peel Ports Group (or any associated subsidiary) for the harbour assets. 2. A breakdown of any addition...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600512471
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Greyhound race track query: EIR release

1. How many greyhound racing tracks are currently operating in Scotland? 2. How many greyhound races have been held in Scotland since one year ago from today's date? 3. How many greyhounds have been injured during the above timescale?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600504318
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers) working group meeting information: FOI release

The total cost of each meeting of the “UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers): working group”. Please break down the costs involved – for example, expenses, catering, room hire, etc. The length of each meeting of the “UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish ...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600502227
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Brand Scotland marketing spend information: FOI release

1. For each financial year since 2020-21, please provide the amount spent on marketing by Brand Scotland, if possible, broken down by category (ie digital, broadcast, print, etc). 2. Please also provide the budgets for this spending in the current and next financial year.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600503218
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding stakeholder engagement process and information session pertaining to non-surgical cosmetics procedure bill: FOI release

1. Design and Purpose of the Information Session All internal documents, briefing notes, emails or meeting records which define or describe the purpose of the session, including whether it was intended to constitute stakeholder engagement. Any documents distinguishing between “information provision” and “stakeholder e...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.1 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512523
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Costs incurred in legal cases involving For Women Scotland: FOI release

Can you provide to date (January 9 2026) the Scottish government's total costs incurred in legal cases involving feminist campaign group For Women Scotland? Can you provide to date (January 9 2026) the Scottish government's total costs incurred in legal cases involving any challenge to the government policy on placing...

FOI released 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600500967
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Graduate Apprenticeship statistics: FOI release

Please provide a breakdown of the number of students and the total value of tuition fees paid for individuals undertaking Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs) while employed by the companies listed below. Please provide this data for the academic years 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26 (to date). For each company, ple...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600501984
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Democracy Matters Steering Group information: FOI release

Information about the Democracy Matters Steering Group including if the group was formed, when this group met and for how long, when they are scheduled to meet next, who are members of the group, if it has produced a report, who it was reported to and will it be available to the public and lastly whether members of the...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600502250
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

First Home Fund information: FOI release

1. How much money has been invested overall in the first home fund? 2. When did applications open and close for the scheme? 3. How many new builds were bought under the scheme? 4. How many new homes overall were purchased under the scheme? 5. The geographical locations for all properties that were bought under the ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.5

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600502856
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

First Minister emails relating to Lord Advocate and former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

A copy of any email in the First Minister’s inbox (sent by him or received by him) relating to the Lord Advocate or Peter Murrell that was received or sent on 16th, February, 17th February, 18th February and 19th February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512647
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Number of Freedom of Information requests which have proceeded to a review: FOI release

I would like statistics on the number of FOIs which were dealt with by Ministerial Private Pffice staff and the number of those FOIs which then needed to be reviewed in 2025. For avoidance of doubt, this is an FOI Review. I would also like stats on the overall number of FOIs received by Scottish Government in 2025 and...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600505303
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Caithness Hospital and blood bank inspection: FOI release

Any information relating to the following: 1. MHRA Inspections carried out at Caithness Blood Bank in the period 1990 to 2000 2. MHRA Inspections carried out at Caithness General Hospital at Caithness Wick KW1 5LA in the period 1990 to 2000 3. Details of the blood bank service provided by Caithness Blood Bank to Cai...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512823
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland energy and water procurement, monitoring and management information: FOI release

General Information: How many sites are part of this organisation? Are utilities (gas,electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all schools, or by individual academies? Who is responsible for procurement decisions relating to utilities? (Please state job title) How does the organisation ensure complianc...

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

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512857
Directorate
Topic: Energy, Money and tax, Money and tax

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and Great British Energy (GB Energy): EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I am requesting the release of information held by the Scottish Government regarding communications and meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (formerly Acting Cabinet Secret...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600512493
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documents regarding accuracy of public statements concerning hospital waiting times: FOI release

Please provide all information held by your authority relating to the accuracy, verification, or internal assessment of the following public statements made by your organisation regarding waiting times in hospitals in Scotland? This request includes, but is not limited to, internal emails, briefings, reports, meeting n...

FOI clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.12

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600505091
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Queries regarding Queen Elizabeth University Hospital cladding and associated costs: EIR release

How much of the flammable cladding has been removed from the hospital [QEUH], how much has it cost and how much of the 97.1 million given to Scotland for the removal of flammable cladding remains? Has the removal started on any other buildings or any completed that have been identified as having this cladding?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.4 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600505647
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Global Counsel meeting information: FOI release

1. A list of all meetings between the consultancy firm Global Counsel and directors or senior civil servants within the authority in the time period 1 January 2022–present. For each meeting, please also provide list of attendees full meeting minutes any related correspondences, written, by email or orally delivered (...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600507217
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Assurance on NHS compliance with Supreme Court Judgement: FOI release

The following questions based on the communication issued by Gillian Russell, Director of Health Workforce, to NHS Board Chief Executives on 30 September 2025. 1. Is Ms Russell now assured that each NHS Board has in fact obtained their own legal advice as independent legal entities – please provide a list of all NHS B...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600507521
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial expenses of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: FOI release

In light of the information pertaining to Peter Murrell it is clear that there might have been some fraudulent activity with regards to SNP accounts. Can you please advise and reassure us that the expenses of the former first minister Nicola Sturgeon have been thoroughly checked to ensure that the same invoices were no...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600506652
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector