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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Total Scottish Government spend on asylum seeker and refugee support: FOI release

1. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government on asylum seeker and refugee support (accommodation, welfare, health, education, integration, and legal support) in each of the last three financial years. 2. A detailed breakdown of this spending by category (e.g. housing, health, education, integration programmes,...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517187
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Rent service Scotland rental letting data and mailshot letter: FOI release

I am seeking some information/have a couple questions on: https://www.gov.scot/publications/cost-of-living-rent-and-eviction/pages/illustrative-rent-increasecalculator/ This market evidence is sourced through a variety of means, including advertised rental information, private landlord and letting agent returns, and ...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600522140
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

First Home Fund and Help to Buy Scotland queries: FOI release

You asked for information on: First Home Fund (FHF), an initiative ran by the Scottish Government from 2019 to 2021-2022 for First Time Buyers, via a Shared Equity Scheme for the purchase of property. Help to Buy Scotland (HTB), an initiative ran by the Scottish Government, via a Shared Equity Scheme for the purchase ...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502972
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 and Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 charges and convictions: FOI release

1) The number of charges brought under Section 12 of the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 from 2010 until present. 2) The number of convictions under Section 12 of the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937 from 2010 until present. 3) The number of charges brought under Section 38 of the Crimina...

FOI released 75 score 13 working days correspondence s.12 s.38 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600503821
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the NorthLink’s current Risk Assessment regarding shared cabins: FOI release

1. A copy of ‘NorthLink’s current Risk Assessment’ regarding shared cabins, as referred to in the Cabinet Secretary for Transport’s letter of 24th July 2025 to Beatrice Wishart MSP, if held; 2. Any held correspondence relating to the above document or its contents; 3. Any correspondence relating to Written Parliament...

FOI released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497837
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Scotland staffing and on-site medical prescriber requirement: FOI release

1. All documents (briefings, emails, minutes, analyses) that consider the impact of requiring a prescriber to be on‑site for non‑surgical aesthetic procedures on (a) NHS Scotland staffing levels; (b) the availability of prescribers in primary care and hospital settings; and (c) waiting times or service provision within...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508638
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Impact of on‑site medical prescriber requirements on NHS staffing: FOI release

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508726
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance (2017) in relation to children with ASN: FOI release

Additional information and documentation, specifically concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of the 2017 guidance, in relation to children with additional support needs, neurodivergence, and vulnerabilities. You sought information in relation to Development of Guidance, Implementation and Monitoring ...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507904
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish medical training statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the last 5 years, if available: A) The numbers of those completing a medicine degree at university each year B) The number of specialism/training posts for each area C) The average number of people applying to one specialism job D) The amount of people who ended up having...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600503588
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - CalMac Ferries Ltd cancellation and maintenance data: FOI release

1. How many CalMac ferries were cancelled due to mechanical faults in 2025? What about in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021? Please specify what routes these ferries travelled on. 2. How many CalMac ferries were delayed by more than an hour due to mechanical faults in 2025? What about in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021? Please sp...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-24
Reference: FOI/202600501184
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Update on Civil Service Pension Scheme news article and comments: FOI release

1. Corporate News article: Update on Civil Service Pension Scheme. 2. ALL comments under the article.

FOI released 100 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-18
Reference: FOI/202600501850
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National Strategy on ending sexual violence against men and boys: FOI release

1. It was promised in the 2021 SNP Manifesto that “we will establish a national strategy on ending intimate and sexual violence against men and boys, which will sit in parallel with and complement the work of Equally Safe.” Please provide a copy of this strategy. 2. If the national strategy on ending intimate and sexu...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497538
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Respiratory care information: FOI release

1. Please provide any correspondence on the standardisation and reduction of variation in diagnostic pathways for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). 2. Please provide information on the Health Boards that have plans for new diagnostic hubs or localitybased assessment centers that have implemented good practice from speci...

FOI released 75 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500487514
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Diversity staff network spend: FOI release

In each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, how much has the Scottish Government spent on diversity networks. Please break down by network if possible. For clarity, here is what I mean by diversity network. Diversity Staff Network information: FOI release - gov.scot

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482346
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government alcohol company financial interests: FOI release

You asked us to confirm whether the Scottish Government (either directly or through any affiliated public investment body or fund) holds or has held shares, bonds, or other financial interests in companies whose primary business is the manufacture or sale (including wholesalers and distributors) of alcohol products (e....

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500476811
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Healthier Food Service Fund: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis that is about the Healthier Food Service Fund, from the last three months.

FOI released 100 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-15
Reference: FOI/202500473982
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government Tax Advisory Group costs: FOI release

You asked for “any information relating to the total cost of running the Scottish Government Tax Advisory Group since it was established in 2023, including expenses, staff time, and any other associated costs.”

FOI released 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500475375
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Environment Business Awards spend: FOI release

You asked for the amount spent by the Scottish Government on the Scottish Environment Business Awards, specifically, the amount spent in 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25, as well as whether any funds have been allocated to the Scottish Environment Business Awards in 2025/26 and what these funds were used ...

FOI released 75 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500474398
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Ministerial engagements: FOI release

Could you provide Jenny Gilruth's ministerial diary for Thursday April 24, including any drafts of it from the last three months?

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500464265
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Scotland's workforce guidance "asymptomatic testing" of staff during COVID-19: FOI release

Guidance on asymptomatic testing of employers and staff during COVID-19. I was able to access this document, which outlines supplementary guidance issued by NHS Chief Executives on the 3rd July 2020, but I am unable to access that 3rd July document itself. Would you be able to provide a copy of this document? Any ...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500466655
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Tenancy deposit schemes submitted disputes: FOI release

Please can you provide the following information in relation to each of the three tenancy deposit schemes in Scotland. 2023-2024: disputes submitted to each scheme in the year 2024-2025: disputes submitted to each scheme in the year

FOI released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500467746
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Court cases involving the Scottish Government in the last 5 years: FOI release

'1. list the court cases raised in all jurisdictions by the Scottish government over the last 5 years 2. Highlight which cases were found against the Scottish Government 3. the total cost per case including legal fees and compensations in 2 above 4. the total amount spent on the list of cases highlighted in 2 above 5. ...

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462992
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Court case involving Scottish Ministers and For Women Scotland legal costs: FOI release

You asked for the total cost of external legal advice or services, as well as any internal staffing costs, or any other costs in relation to the Supreme Court case involving Scottish Ministers and For Women Scotland.

FOI released 75 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462239
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Data on broken Scottish Government devices: FOI release

How many Scottish Government purchases, owned or distributed phones, laptops and tablets have been reported as broken or damaged beyond reasonable use in 2024? Please provide separate number per category (e.g. Laptops, mobile phones, tablets)? Please provide the estimated cost of the items that were broken, and if re...

FOI released 75 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.16 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500476602
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Historical and provisional data on sexual offence convictions: FOI release

1) For 1975-2006 Number of people proceeded against in court, by main crime/offence Number of people convicted, by main crime/offence Resulting conviction rate (%), by main crime/offence 2) For 2024: Whether there is any scope to release provisional or quarterly data for 2024 (year-to-date or Q1/Q2), specifically fo...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500476713
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector