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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1,168 matching releases

Independence campaigning spend: FOI release

The amount spent on independence campaigning.

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: FOI/202500499772
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Criminal proceedings statistics: FOI release

Please provide the number of cases concluded in financial year 2023–24 for each of the four types of court - Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff Court (Summary Procedure), Sheriff Court (Solemn Procedure), High Court of Judiciary (excluding appeals) , and please provide: Number of cases which resulted in a guilty plea...

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

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: FOI/202600501021
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Aberdeenshire defibrillator queries: FOI release

1. The total number of schools in Aberdeenshire that currently have a defibrillator on site. 2. A list of the schools, which currently have a defibrillator on site. 3. The total number of council-owned public halls in Aberdeenshire that currently have a defibrillator on site. 4. A list of the public halls, which cur...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600501432
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme grant award information: FOI release

The grant award amount given to SLC payable over the Financial Year 2024 to 2025 in connection with the land at Westwoodhill, East Kilbride. A breakdown of the elements of that award, and their respective financial totals. The dates provided by South Lanarkshire Council to the Scottish Ministers, on accepting that offe...

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498732
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum Improvement Cycle development groups statistics: FOI release

Please provide the number of teaching staff participating in each of the following Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum Improvement Cycle development groups, for each curricular area: 1. Collaboration groups. 2. Core groups. 3. Critical friends. 4. Steering groups. For each curriculum area and each group within it...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497348
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) monthly reports: FOI release

On Tuesday 2 December 2025, Dr Stephen Pathirana provided evidence to the Public finance committee at the Scottish parliament. During the session he was asked the question around what level of interaction he has with Scottish Government. He stated that he provides a monthly report to Ivan McKee MSP. He went onto state ...

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

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496771
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI release

I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashboard" Only: The single page or...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.36(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496386
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 support payment discussions or arrangements: FOI release

1. A copy of the internal Scottish Government document sent to PSD regarding COVID-19 dental support in May 2020, referenced in my payment response but not provided to myself. 2. Details of financial support and payment mechanisms for dental practices between September 2020 and March 2022, including any guidance issue...

FOI not held 45 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500486595
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs trip to Brussels: FOI release

1. The full ministerial diary entry / itinerary for Angela Constance MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs) for 19–21 November 2025 inclusive 2. All briefing packs, background notes, speaking notes, lines-to-take, or any other preparatory material provided to the Cabinet Secretary or her private office i...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.6 s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495024
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Scrapping of peak rail fares information: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether or not the amount of money that was required to deliver the permanent scrapping of peak rail fares came from an existing pot of money that was already in Transport Scotland’s budget. If it was, please reveal (i) which pot of money (name of fund and for which policy) (ii) how much was taken ...

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496724
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland policies, guidance and statistics: FOI release

SECTION A — POLICIES, PROCEDURES & GUIDANCE 1. Policies for DSA Travel Claims All internal policies and guidance relating to: verification of taxi journeys acceptable evidence for cash taxi payments use of private hire or independent taxi providers evidence assessment criteria contacting external parties during veri...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29 s.35(1) s.17(1) s.10 s.11 s.12 s.16 s.18 s.19 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500493969
Directorate
Topic: Education, 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

Transport Scotland late payment information: FOI release

Details of instances in which Transport Scotland (including, where applicable, any agencies, bodies, or units for which it is ultimately responsible for supplier payments) has failed to pay its suppliers on time, thereby causing liabilities for late payment compensation and/or interest on late payments to be incurred f...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494971
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School documentation: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School in Finnieston, Glasgow.

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500496130
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Advice Direct Scotland performance data: FOI release

Further to your recent FOI requests relating to Advice Direct Scotland, you requested further information relating to abandoned calls, performance and data reporting, and the verification of data. Your full request is available at annex A.

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500492796
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's statement on asylum protesters: FOI release

You asked for the meaning of a photograph of the First Minister and text published by STV news in relation to asylum protests.

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497058
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication between the Scottish Government and Secretariat regarding notes from Former Independent Adviser: FOI Review

Original Request 202500482660 1. I request all communications between the Scottish Government and the Secretariat in regards to the first two sentences of the above passage (i.e. the request for any notes, and the secretariat confirming that she did not receive any WhatsApps) 2. Why did the Secretariat state that she...

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500488949 - Review of 202500482660
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Driving and parking offences in Ministerial cars: FOI release

In each of the calendar years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date: how many drivers of Ministerial cars have received speeding tickets while driving Ministerial cars, and how many speeding tickets have been issued per driver. Please also confirm which Minister they were driving, if any, when tickets were issued. In each...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500495503
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Neo natal unit transfer queries: FOI release

1. How many babies were transferred from Neo natal units in Queen Elizabeth Universal hospital Glasgow, Simpsons Children's hospital Edinburgh due to lack of capacity in the NICU, over the last 5 years? 2. The best start report states parents were consulted. I am interested to know Who carried out the consultation? W...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494319
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Education Scotland staff Christmas party funding: FOI release

I have familiarised myself with the Scottish Government's FOI/202000110616 regarding staff Christmas parties, and I am aware that it is not Scottish Government policy to pay social events from public funds. However, as an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495734
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government employee data: FOI release

The average length of service of all current employees expressed as a single figure in years and months The average length of service of all employees and allocated to 10 year groupings, i.e. up to 10 years, between 10 and 20 years, between 20 and 30 years, between 30 and 40 years, and between 40 and 50 years The avera...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493854
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government R100 scheme fibre optic broadband Isle of Colonsay: FOI release

The following information: The fibre cable has been laid to Colonsay under a SG R100 scheme and is due for roll out before 2028 according to Openreach. 1. Can you provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Openreach since January 1, 2023, in respect of the fibre provision to Colonsay. 2. All corre...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490628
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Asylum seekers correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Housing regarding asylum policy and the accommodation of asylum seekers and/or refugees in Scotland. Information s...

FOI not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500489706
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

New Struan School operated by Scottish Autism: FOI release

1. Annual pupil roll data (2006–2025): The total number of pupils on roll for each academic year since the school’s registration/opening (approx. 2006/07) to the most recent available year (2024/25 or 2025/26 if available). The school’s registered maximum capacity for each year. Any notes or remarks attached to those ...

FOI not held 70 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.6 s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500488807
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Discussions and community considerations regarding enhance care’s Townend Care Home, Symington (Ayrshire): FOI release

1. Care Homes situated within a private estate with other private home owners where all gardens meet with no boundary fences - would you say this is an acceptable location ? 2. Care Home situated in a private estate with no street lighting with Teenagers and Pensioners living adjacent to the care home and need to walk...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.15(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector