Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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Transport Scotland Active Travel funding: FOI release

To request detail of organisations which have received grants from the Scottish Government, via Transport Scotland, in the past 8 years, to: 1. Purchase cycling equipment, including cycles 2. Maintain cycles 3. Increase access to cycling in local communities I am only seeking this information for the following loca...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.70

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492164
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial Code Advisers and Senior Civil Servants correspondence: FOI release

1. All the correspondence between Scottish Ministers/special advisers/senior civil servants and any of the ministerial code advisers since 3 January 2025. This should include emails, instant messages, letters, meetings (and minutes of those meetings) and phone calls. 2. How many Scottish Government employees are secon...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.25(1)I s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500490297
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Care Reform Programme costs and options: FOI release

The following information covering 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025: i) A spend ledger for the National Care Service / Care Reform programme (2022/23–2024/25) showing consultancy, contractor, communications, digital/build and staff costs, including purchase orders and change notes. ii) Option appraisal papers and risk r...

FOI already published 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12(1) s.15(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: FOI/202500480981
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence regarding Inverclyde Royal Hospital & Port Glasgow Health Centre: FOI release

Please provide all ministerial briefings, submissions, memos, correspondence and internal emails nprepared for or sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care (or his predecessor(s)) since 1 January 2021 relating to: 1. The repair or replacement of the external façade of Inverclyde Royal Hospital. 2. The ...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.25 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500481005
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Illegal immigration and crime statistics: FOI release

1. Population Figures & Geographic Distribution The most recent estimates or recorded figures of illegal immigrants in Scotland. A breakdown by local authority area, if available. 2. Criminal Background & Public Safety The number of such individuals known to have criminal convictions in their country of origin, spe...

FOI already published 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.3 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25 s.19

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500480324
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence and meeting notes in relation to the handling of request 202500472911: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence and meeting notes etc. in relation to the preparation, handling and clearance of the response to FOI 202500472911. Notably, this should include FOI response clearance comments from the Scottish Government Executive Team, SG Communications, SpAds and Ministers.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.15 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481037
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Recorded crime statistics in relation to child sexual abuse: FOI release

With respect to recorded crime statistics Scotland in relation to Child Sexual Abuse: 1) Statistics regarding the number of prosecutions and conviction rates of those recorded crimes. 2) The specific crime codes used to record sexual crimes where crimes were committed prior to implementation of the Sexual Offences (S...

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.3 s.5(1) s.5(3) s.6 s.13

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500479152
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

East Calder Medical Centre materials: FOI release

Request 1: Ministerial Briefings I am requesting copies of any ministerial briefings, including but not limited to briefing notes, summaries, internal memos or background papers, provided to any Scottish Government Minister between 1 January 2024 and 30 July 2025 regarding East Calder Medical Centre. This includes doc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478023
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government exercising Section 50 (5) of the FOISA act: FOI release

1) Since January 1st 2002, how many times has the Scottish Government not handed over information to the Scottish Information Commissioner for investigations due to exercising section 50(5) of the FOISA act? 2) Can you please cite the SIC decision number and FOI reference number concerning these?

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.50(5) s.14(2) s.14 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468778
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

First Minister’s Scotland 2050 Conference speech information: FOI release

Any briefings, briefing notes or draft speeches prepared for the First Minister’s Scotland 2050 Conference speech on 17 June 2025. Any email correspondence related to the First Minister’s Scotland 2050 Conference speech on 17 June 2025. The evidence for the First Minister’s statement in his speech that “That is why, li...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-08-06
Reference: FOI/202500471428
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Conduct of representatives of Salmon Scotland or of fish farming companies: FOI release

1) Any communications made since 1 January 2024 regarding concerns about the conduct of representatives of Salmon Scotland or of fish farming companies. 2) Any complaints made by parliamentarians or parliament staff about the conduct of representatives of Salmon Scotland or of fish farming companies over the last five...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500463830
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Information Commissioner investigations information: FOI release

1) Since January 1st 2020, how many times has the Scottish Government not handed over information to the Scottish Information Commissioner for investigations due to exercising section 50(5) of the FOISA act? 2) Can you please cite the SIC decision number and FOI reference number concerning these?

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.50(5) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.15(1)

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464684
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Council tax queries: FOI release

1. How is the council tax calculated for different property categories in Aberdeen and what criteria is it based on? 2. How are the council tax rates formed in different areas of the city (A, B, C)? 3. What expenses are covered by council tax in the city’s budget? (education, healthcare, infrastructure repairs, etc.)...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458773
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with the Former Permanent Secretary: FOI Review

Original request 202500447462 Please could you send me copies of all the correspondence of Judith Mackinnon, Nicola Richards, James Hynd, Liz Lloyd, John Somers, Barbara Allison & the Private Secretary 1 to Leslie Evans from 19 October 2018. Including a copy of the email referenced in media articles as shown below: ...

FOI already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.26 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500453749 Review of 202500447462
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Safe Access Zones Team information and correspondence: FOI release

Information in relation to your previous FOI request 202500452918 concerning items from the Safe Access Zones Team shared erdm files and subsequent e-mail and correspondence.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500457138
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding and Support for Children’s Services: FOI release

1. Details of Funding Allocated to Third Sector Organisations In the comments, the minister stated that £18m has been allocated to 137 organisations to support aims such as tackling child poverty, providing family support, promoting Children’s Rights, and supporting mental and physical health. Please provide a list of...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-17
Reference: FOI/202500457095
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Council tax relief funding information: FOI release

Information regarding council tax relief funding for the 2025 - 2026 financial year: 1. Allocation Breakdown: A detailed breakdown of the exact amount allocated by the Scottish Government to each of Scotland's 32 local authorities for council tax relief. 2. Supporting Documentation: Copies of any official documentati...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4 s.25(1) s.5 s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-04-10
Reference: FOI/202500453366
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Short term lets licensing documentation and affordable housing funding pledge: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about the changes to the shortterm lets licensing rules in October 2023, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all analysis ...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25 6 attachments

Published: 2025-04-09
Reference: FOI/202500453114
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Connections Fund information: FOI Review

Original request 202400441287 The following information in respect of the Scottish Connections Fund 2024-25: 1. Judging Panel: Please provide a list of the names of all individuals who served on the judging panel for the 2024/2025 round of the Scottish Connections Fund. 2. External Input: Please provide a list of ...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449434 Review of 202400441287
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Employment Injury Assistance Steering Group: FOI release

1. A copy of the terms of reference for the Employment Injury Assistance Steering Group. 2. A list of the invited members of the Employment Injury Assistance Steering Group. 3. Copies of any other correspondence held by the Scottish Government relating to the planning of, rationale for, and briefing for government mi...

FOI already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500448327
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Animal industry queries: EIR release

1. E-mail address in Scottish Government who can answer any enquiries related to the animal industries. 2. List of all partners Scottish Government has with companies and organizations in the animal industries, and their contact details and their executives’ contact details. 3. Written information on what increases t...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.9 6 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500447642
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Government Car Service fleet mileage statistics: FOI release

Information and data held on the actual use made of the ministerial car service by government ministers over the last 10 calendar years, up to and including 2024. Can you please provide, for each of the last 10 years, a record of: The total mileage travelled and aggregated for all government ministers using the car s...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500446579
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government employee information: FOI release

An account of the extent and function of the Scottish Government’s ‘no involuntary redundancy’ policy. Please include information on how this policy works and is enforced, what bodies it extends to and how, when and why it started, and why it is maintained. A list of the means by which, if at all, the Scottish Governme...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.6(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: FOI/202400442201
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

New Scots Delivery Budget - Bus pilot funding: FOI release

“The submission of 5 July also advised that the Minister for Equalities was considering an option to allocate £750k of the New Scots Delivery Plan budget to support the bus pilot. However, the Minister decided to allocate this to another priority, with the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice subsequently advising on 1...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-12-16
Reference: FOI/202400436690
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Health Secretary briefings on Accident & Emergency performance and Investment: FOI release

1. All briefings and documentation provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, from 8 February 2024 to present, regarding: a. A&E performance b. Investment into NHS capital projects c. The investment freeze announced earlier this year d. Assessments of the current state of care services 2. All communications to and...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: FOI/202400436087
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector