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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1,145 matching releases

Scottish Government’s position regarding public holidays awarded for sporting events: FOI release

Clarification on the Scottish Government’s position regarding public holidays awarded for sporting events, and the principles guiding these decisions. Specifically, you requested a clear explanation of how decisions on public holidays are made, and whether the Scottish Government intends to adopt a more equitable appro...

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600505927
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Costs associated with asylum support: FOI release

1. Any data on the number of failed asylum seekers who become destitute and require support from Scottish public services. 2. Estimated costs to local councils and the Scottish Government of supporting this group.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600517206
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Provision and funding for asylum support: FOI release

1. Any current or planned policy changes regarding asylum seeker and refugee support in Scotland. 2. Any planned changes to funding for local councils or integration programmes for 2026/27 and beyond.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600517193
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Meeting details between the Chief Social Work Adviser and Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

1. confirmation of whether a phone call did subsequently take place between the Chief Social Work Adviser and Prof Alexis Jay. (In relation to Document 5 of Annex A from FOI 202500498571) 2. whether anyone other than the Chief Social Work Adviser or Prof Alexis Jay were present on that call. If not, please provide a r...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600502551
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Data regarding the cancellations of NorthLink sailing between Lerwick and Aberdeen: FOI release

Over the last five full calendar years (2020 to 2025), how many times per month has a NorthLink sailing between Lerwick and Aberdeen (and vice-versa been cancelled” and “in the cancellations referenced in my previous question, please give the reason for the cancellations and how frequent they occurred in each month”. I...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600501829
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government air travel loyalty programme queries: FOI release

1. Whether the Scottish Government are signed up to any 'air miles' schemes whereby they receive points or discounts for every flight taken in an official Scottish Government capacity. 2. If so, how many air miles or points have been accumulated by the Scottish Government in 2024, 2025 and so far in 2026. 3. How the ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502546
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on Scottish Government employees having other employment: FOI release

Since 2021, the number of full-time Scottish Government employees who had another full-time job. This should include those were discovered to have an unauthorised second job. Please break this down per year and provide details of what the second job was, if held.

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600503911
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Reports assessing the effectiveness of Scotland’s response to enabling organised crime: FOI release

Any internal advice, briefings, or submissions since January 2024 in which officials warned Ministers about the growing use of cryptocurrencies or digital assets by organised crime groups, including any recommendations made and whether those recommendations were accepted or rejected. Any performance data, evaluations, ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500181
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Forestry expenditure queries: 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 not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502104
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meeting between Former First Minister and the Governor of California: FOI release

Information relating to the meeting between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and California Governor Jerry Brown on or around 3 April 2017 in Sacramento: Any briefing papers, pre-meeting notes, or preparation documents provided to the First Minister or Scottish Government officials. Any minutes, notes, summaries, or pos...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600499990
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government's expenditure on housing for asylum seekers, refugees, and irregular migrants: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government's expenditure on housing for migrants, including both legal migrants (such as refugees and those with granted asylum status) and irregular or undocumented migrants (such as asylum seekers whose claims are pending or refused); for the financial years 2020-2021 through 2024-2025, or the...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500043
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Housing, International, Public sector

Refugee integration programmes funding and outcomes: FOI release

1. Total funding allocated to refugee integration programmes in the last three years. 2. Key performance indicators and outcomes measured (e.g. employment rates, housing stability, English language proficiency). 3. Any evaluation reports on the effectiveness of these programmes.

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600517190
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Scottish Child Payment statistics: FOI release

Please can you provide a table showing the following information regarding families claiming the Scottish Child Payment (SCP). Your request for information 1: The number of eligible children in each family ranging from four to 10 and over inclusive Your request for information 2: The number of families claiming SCP f...

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

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600510254
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

School exclusion data: FOI release

You asked for the data on the exclusion incidents motivation or contributory factor (where known), including homophobia/sexual orientation, separate to the reason for exclusion, but that this is not published. Ideally I would like to see the data for at least 5 years, but 10 would be preferable.

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600520922
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Copy of the Deputy First Minister, Economy and Gaelic portfolio level 4 workbook: FOI release

I’d like a copy of the DFMEG level 4 workbook with each calendar year going back to 2018-19. I’d like this information on the current portfolio structure.

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511741
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on translation and interpretation services: FOI release

1. Estimated or actual total spend across Scotland on translation and interpretation services for asylum seekers and refugees in the last three years. 2. Breakdown by service area (housing, health, education, social care, policing).

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600517250
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment fraudulent claim investigation data: FOI release

Since the establishment of the Adult Disability Payment in Scotland, please provide the total number of investigations launched by Social Security Scotland into possible fraudulent claims. Break down this total number into the following three categories: Request for information 1: Investigation concluded - no fraud d...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600509562
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) correspondence in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

This request concerns Lesley Blair MBE, BABTAC, the Joint Council for Cosmeic Practitioners, known as the JCCP, and Professor David Sines, in relation to Scottish Government work on non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation. Please provide the following recorded information. 1. Scottish Government awareness of Lesl...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516357
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice: FOI release

Scottish Government records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice, announced on or around 18 March 2026. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Glasgow Caledonian University and/or various named individuals concerning the course and for...

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

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516504
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 information: FOI release

Information the Scottish Government holds relating to The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.25(1) s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516346
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Public sector procurement rules query: FOI release

At the end of September 2025, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights added a number of companies to its blacklist of companies conducting business in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel. Please confirm how the rules governing public sector procurement undertaken in Scotland have...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516322
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Project Gigabit In Scotland Lot 5 information: FOI release

Please provide a list of actual UPRNs that will receive public subsidy intervention delivered by GoFibre under Lot 5 of PGiS. Please provide a list of UPRNs which were in scope in the PGiS Lot 5 tender but have been excluded from the awarded contract with the reason why they were excluded (i.e. commercial build planned...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516639
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Education Scotland employee data: FOI release

You asked for information on formal complaints logged against staff members at Education Scotland for the last four financial years (2021/22 to 2024/25 to date). Specifically: A. A breakdown for the entire organisation as well as (A) The Inspectorate (HMIE) and (B) Education Scotland (Non-Inspectorate functions). B. ...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600504601
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Council tax on second homes: FOI release

1. Your request You asked: "I’d like to know if an Island Communities Impact Assessment was undertaken in relation to removing the cap on the council tax premium for second homes. If so, please provide me with a copy. If not, was an explanation ever given as to why not, as required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600506992
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland spend data 2021-26: FOI release

Request for information 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. Request for information 2: The total amount of money spent fix...

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600504427
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector