Scottish Government FOI Index

5,100releases indexed

7,880attachments found

25.5avg calendar days

2,063partially withheld

2025-01-20oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,063 unclear 1,290 not held 828 released 339 already published 242 cost limit 170 clarification 87 withheld 62 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1471 s.34(1) 1108 s.20 1050 s.30 886 s.39(2) 882 s.17(1) 766 s.25(1) 651 s.10(4) 547 s.11(2) 450 s.29(1) 364 s.2 349 s.3 262

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 365 releases · 25.8 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 308 releases · 28.3 avg days Marine Directorate 194 releases · 26.7 avg days People Directorate 192 releases · 23.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 176 releases · 26.8 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 173 releases · 27.7 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 171 releases · 31.7 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 157 releases · 23.9 avg days

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67 matching releases

Information regarding the Finnieston building in Glasgow: FOI release

I am looking to get information on the 2019 Platform building in Glasgow. The 2.0-acre site in Central Quay was supposed to be a regeneration project to build 498 BTR units – planning permission granted earlier in 2019. A previous FOI stated, " We are currently considering a Building Scotland Fund application for this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509869
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

RAAC meetings since appointed Housing Secretary and minutes: FOI release

“How many meetings has Mairi McAllan held about RAAC since being appointed Housing Secretary and could you supply minutes/notes from these meetings”?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600507303
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence on Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest: FOI release

Correspondence sent to Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months. Correspondence sent from Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1)A s.29(1) s.30B s.33(1) s.38(1) s.21 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507009
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, 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

Correspondence relating to individuals being banned from licensed premises: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence sent to Scottish Ministers, Special Advisers, or the Scottish Government by: a) Sir Tom Hunter, or on his behalf, and/or b) members of the general public, which relates to requests, suggestions, or representations that individuals be banned from pubs or other licensed premises. 2. Cop...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505430
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding former council leader: FOI release

Any emails containing the words "Jordan Linden" and "SNP" sent between September 21, 2019, and July 27, 2022.

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505246
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding to Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA) for the Croftamie development: FOI release

I am writing to seek clarification on the conditions attached to Scottish Government funding provided to Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA) for the Croftamie development, specifically in relation to the installation of the air source heat pump (ASHP) systems. I would be grateful if you could confirm: 1. Whethe...

FOI clarification 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600506189
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

More Homes Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between Scottish government officials with a rank of deputy director or higher regarding More Homes Scotland. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timeline (with dates) of a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600502928
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Mansion tax documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about a mansion tax, from the last two months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-03-16
Reference: FOI/202600500301
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, 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

LAR Housing Trust loan information: FOI release

Information regarding the £55 million loan provided by the Scottish Government to LAR Housing Trust in 2015. Specifically, you requested: Any conditions, covenants, or delivery requirements attached to the loan agreement regarding timescales for development or deployment of funds. Any agreed development pipeline, tar...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497372
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Non- Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

You asked for copies of all recorded communications between Scottish Government Ministers and officials during August 2025 that relate to concerns about the legislative competence of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. This includes emails, submissions, briefings, notes of meetings, and any other recorded corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496157
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

1. The correspondence that first informed the Scottish Government about the drafting error with the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020 which pointed out that the amendments made by the 2020 Act to devolve Empty Property Relief had not had the intended legal effect. 2. All correspondence between relevant Scottish G...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495336
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government correspondence regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and the office of the First Minister regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. Information should include but ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495526
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Business Gateway funding communications: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from Ministers concerning Business Gateway funding from the past six months. This includes emails, letters, briefings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496349
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Copies of concern regarding Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

1. The first recorded concern identified within the Scottish Government regarding the legislative competence of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. 2. The initial recorded communications between officials relating to this concern, including any recorded consideration of whether ministers should be notified.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496147
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Tong Park housing scheme: FOI release

For TIG (Tighean Innse Gall) scheme with Calmax Construction Ltd in Lewis at Tong Park: 1. any and all documentation and communications relating to the scheme. 2. the contract agreed to by TIG (Tighean Innse Gall) for the funding. 3. plans and documents supplied for registration; and 4. any funding or support TIG (...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494780
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Documentation that mentions Lord Haughey: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, which is to/from or mentions Willie Haughey, from the last three months. The period in question is 16 July 2025 until 16 October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500489398
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Documentation regarding Affordable Housing Supply Programme target: FOI release

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 Scottish Government's target to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.27 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494278
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to visitor levy changing considerations: FOI release

I would like to get any correspondence To or from Ivan Mckee’s office that regards the letter sent last week where the government said they were ‘actively extending powers’ and the update to ‘actively considering’. I would like correspondence around the decision to change it, about it being a mistake, about how it happ...

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

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500486353
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Visitor levy amendment to housing bill: FOI release

I would like to see an internal and external correspondence from the presiding officers office about thedecision to block the visitor levy amendment from the housing bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486384
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Visitor levy amendment into the legislative schedule: FOI release

I would like to see any correspondence from or to ministers or ministers’ offices about the feasibility and will of getting the visitor levy change fitted into the legislative schedule.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486387
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Data connected to Social Housing Partners Ltd: FOI release

1) All data connected to Social Housing Partners Ltd, year one, first twelve months of engagement with S.G.. 2) All funds paid to Social Housing Partners Ltd from S.G. 3) All funds paid to Shawglen Ltd from S.G. 4) Any funds not paid direct by S.G., but authorised by S.G., to 2) and 3) named companies.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486573
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding rent controls being lifted: FOI release

Your request was for 'all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about rent controls being lifted between April 1 2025 and May 1 2025'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500485922
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Rough sleeping in Glasgow documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about rough sleeping in Glasgow, from the last three months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482896
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector