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

Correspondence regarding proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1. Copies of any recommendations, proposals, or outputs produced by the Task and Finish Group and submitted to the Scottish Government, National Services Division (NSD), or any other public authority, including but not limited to: The target operating model (TOM) Any executive summaries, briefing papers, slide decks, ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600507213
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code investigation queries: FOI Review

Original Request 202600500686 Regarding the Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code and their investigation into Angela Constance between December 2025 and January 2026: 1. Between opening and concluding their investigation, how many hours in total did each of the Independent Advisers spend investigatin...

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600504932 Review of 202600500686
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service updates regarding Operation Branchform: FOI release

I see from a FOl response that the Lord Advocate sent an update to the Scottish Government for the First Minister's attention regarding Peter Murrell's appearance in court. It was officially an update on Operation Branchform. Now I want the following information please. 1. Confirm how many notes or updates the Crown ...

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600508089
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Bond supplier day information: FOI release

On 26th January 2026, in connection with the Scottish Government’s bond programme, a “Supplier Information Day” was held at Scotland House in London. Please provide the following information about this event: (1.) The full text of John Swinney’s remarks. (2.) The full text of remarks made by any other representatives...

FOI not held 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600503390
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Body-worn video cameras for Police Scotland materials: FOI release

This request relates to body-worn video (BWV) cameras for Police Scotland. 1. Copies of any minutes, notes, agendas, or records of meetings held during 2025 by the following governance SG teams at which body-worn video cameras were discussed: POLICE CONDUCT POLICY, FORENSICS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT POLICE SPONSORSHIP A...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600500160
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Education Scotland monitoring, procurement and energy use information: FOI release

General Information 1. How many sites are part of this organisation? 2. Are utilities (gas, electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all schools, or by individual academies? 3. Who is responsible for procurement decisions relating to utilities? (Please state job title) How does the organisation ensure c...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512663
Directorate
Topic: Education, Energy, Public sector

Funding made available by the Scottish and UK Governments to Western Isles Council from 1975 to April 2026: FOI release

“Under a freedom of information act could you make available to me how much [monies] were made available from the Scottish/ Uk governments to the Western Isles Council since 1975 until April 2026. Approx 51 years.”

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512982
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Local government funding allocation queries: FOI Review

Original Request 202600509626 I would like to obtain the following: 1. The amount of Scottish Government funding provided to Aberdeenshire Council per head of population for the most recent financial year available. 2. A full list of all Scottish council areas showing the Scottish Government’s funding allocation per...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600513024 Review of 202600509626
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Information on the performance of Highland Council in relation to schools and education: FOI release

Information regarding internal communications regarding Highland Council schools: 1. Copies of any internal communications concerning performance of Highland Council in relation to matters of the performance of the Highland Council’s schools and in understanding the adequacy of support and encouragement to schools to ...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202500498336
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Records of incidents which have occurred on NorthLink Ferries: FOI release

Records [that] were kept of incidents of concern on the boats. I would therefore like to request the full record log for the past three years: 2023; 2024 and 2025. If the full log is not available, I would like to know the following details: 1) When each incident was recorded 2) A general description of the incident ...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202500498301
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Graduate Visa proposal and International Student Welfare policy: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, reports or policy documents produced or received by the Scottish Government in the last three years relating to the proposed Scottish Graduate Visa, including any communications with the UK Home Office on this matter. The Scottish Government's current assessment of the impact of the UK Go...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511350
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Risks associated with implementing the Bail and Release (Scotland) Act: FOI release

1. Any modelling or projections prepared by Justice Analytical Services, or any other SG analytical or policy unit, which estimate: (a) changes in the remand population, (b) expected bail breach rates, (c) expected reoffending while on bail, or (d) any quantified public-safety risks associated with the Bail and Rel...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497644
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

NHS 24 call centre staff data: FOI release

Details regarding the number of NHS 24 call centres, the total staff employed by NHS 24, the number of staff on duty during each shift in the call centres, and the shift patterns followed by NHS 24 staff. Additionally, you asked for information about the qualifications required for call handlers.

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498276
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held by Transport Scotland, for the period 25 June 2023 to the date of your searches, relating to Caledonian Sleeper onboard sleeper-cabin upgrade pricing, lastminute pricing, yield management, unsold sleeper cabins, and associated public-value / revenue / utilisation c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.1 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510552
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Asylum seeker and refugee homelessness and hardship prevention policy: FOI release

1. The current number, status, and locations of asylum seekers and refugees presently in Scotland; 2. The Scottish Government’s policy for those recently displaced from Home Office-provided accommodation; 3. The measures being taken to prevent hardship, homelessness, and destitution among this population.

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500497147
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) indefinite awards and Child Winter Heating Payment in 2025/26: FOI release

Request for information 1: Number of current Adult Disability Payment (ADP) awards. Request for information 2: Number of current ADP indefinite awards. Request for information 3: Number of children/young people expected to receive Child Winter Heating Payment (CWHP) this winter (2025–26 winter) Request for informati...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500496316
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Maintenance budget for the A9: FOI release

The maintenance budget for the A9 in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025.

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600499819
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial Code breach information: FOI release

I request a FOI to publish the evidence of the existence of the “spectrum” the “independent” advisors are working to and point to the exact paragraphs in the Code where it says certain breaches are less significant than others. This FOI must also provide a full list of Ministerial Code breaches that are at the “lower ...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600500421
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding source and allocations to Local Authorities for Hotel Exit and Rehousing: FOI release

Details of any lump sum funding that has been allocated or paid to Scottish Local Authorities in connection with the rehousing of asylum seekers, refugees, displaced people from Ukraine, or individuals granted leave to remain, including those transitioning from hotel or contingency accommodation into long-term social h...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202600508795
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) correspondence: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494244 Please may I request the following information: All correspondence between Scottish Government senior civil servants, Scottish Ministers or their special advisers and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its Scottish median income estimates. This includes emails, letters, meetings (a...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500498225 - Review of 202500494244
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Funding and oversight of IT systems within NHS Scotland queries: FOI release

“The following information regarding the Scottish Government’s funding and oversight of IT systems within NHS Scotland, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 (M365) services. 1. Funding and Expenditure The total amount of capital and revenue funding allocated by the Scottish Government to NHS Scotland (or specifical...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.3 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500499750
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Guidance document clarification: FOI release

The document has no headers, dates, signatures, logos, version numbers, or any other indicators that it is an official SAAS policy document or internal guidance in force. It appears to be a compiled excerpt or created specifically for this FOI request. To clarify the document's status and authority, please confirm: 1....

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.5(3) s.17(1) s.9 s.20 s.73 s.3(2) s.6 s.5(5)

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600504052
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee session evidence relating to private ADHD assessment: FOI release

“Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government, from 1 January 2023 onwards, relating to private ADHD assessment standards and/or quality assurance during ongoing shared care arrangements with GP practices. This request includes, but is not limited to: all correspondence (including emails, letters, an...

FOI not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509859
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation in relation to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care meeting with Galloway Community Action Group, Dumfries and Galloway IJB and NHS Dumfries and Galloway: FOI release

1. Any contemporary notes that the Health Minister, Neil Gray MSP, may have taken at his meeting in October of 2025 time with NHS D&G, immediately following his visit to the Galloway Community Hospital (GCH) in Stranraer meeting with the Galloway Community Hospital Action Group. 2. The official note/minute of the said...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.38(1) s.30B s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600509744
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland fraud information: FOI release

Request for information 1: In each year since 2018-19, how many cases of potential fraud have been reported to SSS? Note, this may be different from the number referred to the crown office. Request for information 2: In relation to Q1, please break this down by benefit type. Request for information 3: In relation to ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600509751
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector