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

Operation Branchform communications between Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and First Minister: FOI release

1. The total number of recorded communications sent from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) (including the Lord Advocate’s office, Solicitor General’s office, private secretaries, and/or COPFS officials) to the First Minister’s Office / First Minister’s Private Office which refer to, relate to, or a...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600507223
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Number of memos/minutes sent from Lord Advocate’s office/Law Officers to the First Minister: FOI release

Please provide the total number of memos/minutes (“Minute to the First Minister” or equivalent formal note) sent from the Lord Advocate’s office / Law Officers to the First Minister’s office between 1 October 2025 and 17 February 2026 (inclusive). I am not requesting the content of any memo, nor any description of wha...

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

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600507377
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Records of Law Officers communications with First Minister since 2016: FOI release

In light of recent news re the Murrell case, please could you advise : - A list of cases in the past 10 years where the Lord Advocate has sent a similar notice to the First Minister at a similar stage in criminal proceedings including date(s) of that advice. - A list of cases in the past 10 years where the Lord Advoc...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600507602
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Guidance provided to local authorities on single-sex spaces in leisure centres: FOI release

Whether the Scottish Government has provided any guidance to local authorities on single-sex spaces in leisure centres within the last five years. If the answer to (1) is yes, please could you provide a copy of that guidance or correspondence.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600509303
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Equality and rights, Public sector

Guidance to public bodies on implementation of Supreme Court judgement: FOI release

Confirmation of whether the Scottish Government's working group on the UK Supreme Court Judgement v The Scottish Ministers has provided guidance to all public bodies on the implementation of the judgement. The total cost of the operation of the group to the Scottish Government. A copy of any correspondence sent to the ...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600509504
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland expenditure: FOI release

1. The total amount spent on corporate functions by your organisation in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also break this down by the type of function – for example, human resources. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in the financial ...

FOI already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.5 s.6 s.7

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600502031
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland spend on translation services: FOI release

Request for information 1: How much money is spent on translations services for letters per year? Request for information 2: Of those translations, how many/much is spent on translating letters to large print format? Request for information 3: Can this be broken down per department?

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600502465
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Budget spend information: FOI release

1. Across the last five years how much of the Scottish Government’s equalities, human rights and inclusion budget has been spent on activity to address violence against women and girls? (Please could you break that down by year). 2. How much of the Scottish Government’s equalities, human rights and inclusion budget h...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600501796
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education briefing materials on teachers in Scotland: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest briefing material on teachers in Scotland prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Education. I am aware that you’ll be inclined to redact content that comes under ‘free and frank advice’, and that there can be a justification for that, but please do not redact facts or statistics as you would ha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600500746
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ministerial representation at Scotland’s Offshore Wind and Clean Energy Technologies programme at Expo Osaka in Japan: EIR release

1. When was the Scottish Government first approached regarding Ministerial attendance atScotland’s Offshore Wind and Clean Energy Technologies programme at Expo Osaka in Japan in September 2025? 2. When was the Scottish Government first approached regarding Gillian Martin’s specific attendance at Scotland’s Offshore W...

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

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600502985
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Energy, International, Public sector

Transmission charges in an independent Scotland query: EIR release

Speaking at FMQs on 22nd January 2026, John Swinney said this: “Emma Roddick raises significant concerns about the West of Orkney wind farm that have been raised by the developer. It is a development that would bring enormous benefit to the people of Scotland, but it is being put in jeopardy because of the disproporti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600503474
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Energy, Topics

Climate change policy package: EIR release

You asked for On 18th April 2024, Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, announced a package of 19 climate action measures in the Scottish Parliament. Details of the 19 policies were published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-change-action-policy-package/ For each ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512906
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour details: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the acquisition of Ardrossan harbour from Peel Ports: 1. All documents relating to the Accountable Officer’s consideration of value for money in respect of the project, including any assessments, briefings or internal analysis. 2. All correspondence, briefings an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512299
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) concerning aesthetics regulation information: FOI release

1. All correspondence, emails, meeting notes, internal briefings and draft documents between the Scottish Government and the JCCP from 1 January 2017 to date. 2. Any documents in which the JCCP is referenced in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures, practitioner regulation, licensing, medical reviewers, trainin...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.5 s.6 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600512258
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Development of the new Lenzie Academy information: EIR release

A Proposal of Application Notice (TP/ED/25/0313 | has been submitted by Stantec on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) to EDC intimating an intention to submit a planning application for a major development (New Lenzie Academy) on Whitegates Park Kirkintilloch/Lenzie ,a protected neighbourhood park in terms of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202500499163
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister response to a letter sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

You asked for a copy of Darren Jones' response to a letter from Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture regarding military use of Scottish Airports.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600513715
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry's Carbon Code Calculations: EIR release

You asked for the following information to be disclosed: Good afternoon, I would like to make a FOI/EIR request, which is shown below (after 'start of FOI'). Also attached is a document that is referred to in the request. Thank you for your assistance. START OF FOI: On 19 October 2021, Dr Pat Snowdon (Head of Econ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.20 s.11(2) s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512427
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence regarding Lochan Associates: FOI release

Q1) Please share any communications between special advisers, officials or ministers with 'Lochan Associates' or Derek Mackay. Q2) Please share any internal communications which refer to Lochan Associates or Derek Mackay over the last three years. Please include emails or any other messaging services.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17 s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/ 202600510352
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme correspondence: FOI release

You asked for "all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government about the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600512325
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Ofgem and National Energy System Operator (NESO) correspondence: EIR release

Further to the delay in publishing a National Energy Strategy for Scotland, I am submitting this Freedom of Information request to ascertain the Scottish Government's current thinking and the evidence that underpins that current position. In particular, I am interested to learn how the Government's position has been i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512326
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Sensitive and routine Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

In reference to the express article linked here: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-special-advisers-oversawhundreds-35647218 1) How many FOI requests from January 16th 2025 to January 15th 2026 were deemed "routine" 2) How many FOI requests from January 16th 2025 to January 15th 2026 were deeme...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600513776
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SNP manifesto commitments: FOI release

I would like to ask if the following commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government. Please provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge: 1. Support the development of a new Scottish Institute for Women’s Health to drive changes to policy, guidance and medical traini...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.7 s.9 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502248
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Information Commissioner decision notices: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Decision Notice 315/2025, Decision Notice 281/2025, Decision Notice 279/2025, Decision Notice 144/2025, from 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502676
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs dealt with by the Scottish Government in a) 2025 b) 2024 c) 2023 d) 2022. 2. The number of FOIs not responded to within the 28 day time frame in a) 2025 b) 2024 c) 2023 d) 2022. 3. The number of FOIs not responded to within 20 days of receiving confirmation following a clarification request a) 2...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600501634
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding the Old Military Road being used as a diversion for the Rest and Be Thankful closures: EIR release

1 - For how many days since 1st January 2024 has the Old Military Road been used as a diversion for the Rest and Be Thankful Road, when the latter was impassable, unsafe, or otherwise out of action? 2 - How much money has been paid to the landowner of the Old Military Road, for a) Use of the road? b) General repairs...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600501000
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport