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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Scottish Government 'A Fresh Start with Independence' publication costs and access statistics: FOI release

How many times has the publication 'A Fresh Start with Independence' been downloaded since it's launch. You asked if this could be broken down: by day country from which is was accessed You also asked if we could provide the overall costs involved in producing the document, including any printing and design costs, or...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.8 s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500492880
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Deputy First Minister’s trip to Canada: FOI release

The total cost of the Deputy First Minister’s October 2025 trip to Canada broken down by category of expense – for example, flights, accommodation, and food. A list of the number of people accompanying the Deputy First Minister on the trip, and their titles. A list of people or organisations the Deputy First Minister...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI-202500489711
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Diary events for Minister for Parliamentary Business on 18th September 2025: FOI release

The reasons for Jamie Hepburn MSP’s non-attendance at First Minister’s Questions on 18 September 2025. Please provide details of any meetings, events, or other commitments scheduled during that period. Whether Jamie Hepburn MSP was present in the Scottish Parliament at any point on 18 September 2025, and whether he was...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500485183
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act: FOI release

Any correspondence sent to or from the Scottish Government relating to the option of a Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 between 30 November 2022 and 20 July 2023. Any correspondence sent to or from the Scottish Government’s Justice Directorate relating to the option of a Legi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500487188
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Budget for advertising the “A Fresh Start with Independence” paper on social media: FOI release

1) The cost of producing the “A Fresh Start with Independence” paper – broken down by all known costs. For example, design work. 2) The budget for advertising the “A Fresh Start with Independence” paper on social media. Break this down by social media platform.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500488266
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cost of advertising the “A Fresh Start with Independence” paper: FOI release

1. The total cost of producing the white paper. 2. A breakdown of expenses, including (but not limited to) research, writing, design, printing, and digital publication. 3. Any additional costs associated with public dissemination or promotion of the document.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500488758
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice and Supporting Transgender Young People in Schools information: FOI release

1. Have the Scottish Government received any versions of the updated Code of Practice sent by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to the UK Government for approval on or after 5 September 2025? 2. Please provide copies of any versions and any covering correspondence received by the Scottish Government in r...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.36(2) s.36(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486694
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Your Right to Decide correspondence and meeting information: FOI release

1) All correspondence between the First Minister (and his office) and officials working in the Scottish Government’s Constitution Directorate since 6 May 2025. This should include emails, meetings of any kind, letters or phone calls. 2) How many meetings Scottish Ministers attended to discuss the Your Right to Decide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486711
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance for Education Authorities and Schools correspondence: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and the office of the First Minister regarding the “Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance for Education Authorities...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486893
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance for Education Authorities and Schools: FOI release

1 Any correspondence sent to Jenny Gilruth relating to the Government’s ‘Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance for Education Authorities and Schools’ and its revision since April 2025. 2 Any correspondence received by Jenny Gilruth relating to the Government’s ‘Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guid...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486899
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost to NHS Scotland of prescribing paracetamol tablets: FOI release

1. The annual cost to NHS Scotland of prescribing paracetamol tablets 500mg from 2015 to 2024 inclusive, including both drug costs and any dispensing or professional fees. 2. If possible, the average cost per pack to NHS Scotland during this period compared with the approximate retail cost. 3. Any internal reports, m...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.22 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500485630
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Fife statement on the recommencement of the employment tribunal information: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government relating to a statement released by NHS Fife on 18th July titled, “Statement on the Recommencement of the Employment Tribunal". 1. Correspondence with NHS Fife – All correspondence (emails, letters, Teams/Slack chats, WhatsApp, Signal, SMS, call notes, and any attachments/dr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.4 s.5 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486035
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in Scottish free zones information: FOI release

You asked for a range of information “regarding arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in Scotland’s freezones, including Green Freeports and Special Economic Zones”, and you provided context for the request, i.e.: “whether Scotland's devolved approach to free zones differs from England's model, where LCIA mecha...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486412
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, 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 Utah Department of Health and Human Services on medical transition for transgender minors: FOI release

“In May 2025, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services released the most comprehensive scientific report to date on medical transition options for trans and gender diverse minors. The report – which analysed data from 28,000 young transgender people – found that “policies to prevent access to and use of Gender...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486584
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Highland Council engagement regarding breaches of the Community Council Code of Conduct: FOI release

Legal Rationale: All information held by the Scottish Government, including legal advice and internal communications, detailing the rationale for The Highland Council's current position regarding the implementation of a censure and sanction system for breaches of the Code of Conduct within its Scheme of Establishment f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485615
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland spend on repairing potholes: FOI release

The total amount that has been spent on repairing potholes on the following trunk roads (A1, A75, A77, A9, A96, A83), broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500488529
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland M90 - Inverkeithing to Perth - Road works for last 5 years: FOI release

"We would like to request details of how many stages of roadworks have taken place on the M90 from Inverkeithing to Perth over the last five years, and which parts of the road these were? We would also like details of the cost of these set of roadworks, including the overall cost, during this time? We are requesting ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-09
Reference: FOI/202500487185
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Mitchell Library building subsidence queries: FOI release

1. Has the Mitchell Library, via Glasgow Life or Glasgow City Council, contacted Transport Scotland regarding insurance claims for works to repair subsidence of the Mitchell Library building? 2. If so, what stage is this claim(s) at? 3. Is Transport Scotland disputing liability for costs to repair subsidence of the M...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500485708
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland's use of Artificial Intelligence: FOI release

Information on Social Security Scotland’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology as follows: Your request for Information 1: A list of tools, platforms or systems currently deployed or being piloted/trialled. Your request for Information 2: The purpose and function of each of the above. Your request for Info...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500484275
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht book: FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent from John Swinney, Kaukab Stewart, Shirley-Anne Somerville or Angus Robertson to the editors of the book ‘The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht’ in the last year. 2. Any correspondence received by John Swinney, Kaukab Stewart, Shirley-Anne Somerville or Angus Robertson from the editors of the book ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.5 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500481334
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System) Number: FOI release

Please provide Correspondence regarding commercial registration of The Scottish Government under D-U-N-S® number 232226415: 1. Commercial Registration Logic Provide all documentation, internal correspondence, or legal advice confirming the purpose and function of registering The Scottish Government as a commercial en...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500482508
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Queensferry crossing speed restrictions: FOI release

You stated "Can you explain the reason for the speed restrictions being constantly imposed on the Queensferry crossing, I know it states Congestion on the signage but that is not the case, leading up to the bridge speed restricted to 40 mph with tailbacks on the carriageways on the approach to the bridge for some consi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500484339
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advance sight of “Your Right To Decide” before publication information: FOI release

All people outside the Scottish Government who had advance sight of “Your Right To Decide” before its publication on 4th September 2025. If they cannot be named, please state the organisation they work for, and their position.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: FOI/202500483252
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Ministerial car statistics: FOI release

1. The total number of journeys, including their start points and end destinations, made by ministerial car between the 1st January 2025 and 31st August 2025 by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP. 2. How much has it cost to run the Cabinet Secretary for Transport’s ministerial cars in 2024? Can you ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-10
Reference: FOI/202500483301
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport, Work and skills