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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775 matching releases

Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: Who is the current SSS DPO & what is their “suitable qualification/s” in DP. Who is in charge of the FOI email inbox at SSS, what are their qualifications? Request for information 2: Any internal legal LLB professional holders employees details between the opening of SSS and today’s date.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522367
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Criminal Proceedings in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the outcome for each female homicide accused (by year) between 2005-06 and 2024-25, ie. conviction type (murder, culpable homicide, non-fatal offence), how many of these accused proceeded to trial and how many accused had proceedings against them dropped.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521270
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme applicants: FOI release

How many applicants have been successful in applying for heating oil help? Are oaps considered vulnerable within the scope for heating oil help? How many applicants not claiming benefits have been successful in claiming help for heating oil? Was heating Scotland website accuaracy checked prior to publication? How c...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.4

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600523285
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Number of applicants applying for Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme: FOI release

How many applicants have applied for heating oil support? How many applicants have been successful in grant application How many discretionary payments have been awarded to vulnerable people not claiming any benefits Was there consideration for applicants with life threatening illness such as OAPs who do not or cann...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600523708
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership COVID funding clawback details: FOI release

Coronavirus (COVID-19): mental health - transition and recovery plan. and:- Clawback of COVID funding from West Dunbartonshire HSCP in 2022. I request information on what consideration was given to long-term mental health issues arising from Covid-19, as acknowledged in the above plan. 'This plan outlines our respo...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516939
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Emergency Heating Oil Scheme figures: FOI release

Would you please answer these questions on behalf of Home Heating Advice Scotland, in respect of the Scottish Government’s Emergency Heating Oil Scheme? 1) As of the beginning of May (01/05/26) How many applications for emergency Heating oil help have been received? 2) How many awards have been made of today’s date a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) s.3

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516655
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Educational attainment and outcomes for refugee pupils: FOI release

1. Attainment data (literacy, numeracy, qualifications) for pupils recorded as refugees or asylum seekers compared to the general population. 2. School exclusion rates and attendance data for this group. 3. Any data on progression to further education or employment.

FOI unclear 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517210
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Occupancy rates and hybrid working policy for Dundee-based staff: FOI release

Request for information 1: The total number of staff who work at Agnes Husband House, Dundee, broken down by each month since Social Security Scotland moved into this location. Please also provide a breakdown of staff numbers by department in each of these months. Request for information 2: Any data held showing the...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515955
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Materials regarding Iranian Bots supporting Scottish independence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Iranian Bots supporting Scottish independence, between July 1 2025 and January 30 2026?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600514595
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Data on young people within Scotland accessing equine-based learning provisions: FOI release

I am conducting research into equine based alternative learning provisions. I am interested to understand the experiences of children and young people who attend an equine based provision either full time, part time or as part of an intervention. The research hopes to understand what it is like to learn in this way and...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600516323
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - costs incurred by overpayment of Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: FOI release

Request for information 1: How much extra administrative and financial cost has this process incurred? Request for information 2: How many payments were made, and how many were then changed?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515086
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Details of meetings between Scottish Government and private sector hearing care providers: FOI release

With reference to the comment made on page 3 of the following summary, can you confirm 1. The dates that the two meetings with private sector hearing care providers took place. 2. The names of the participants for both the private sector and the Scottish Government. 3. Provide meeting notes or other supporting material...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515780
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - social value management queries: FOI release

Please could you inform me if you have a person responsible for managing social value? If you do, who are they? If you do not, who is managing your social value? Please could you inform me if you are using a social value platform? If you are using a platform, which platform are you using, and when does the current cont...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514884
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Data on secure hospital care and number of beds: FOI release

Can I please make an FOI for the following information; i. How many secure hospitals are there, with a breakdown of each nation ii. A breakdown of how many secure hospitals per level of security (high/medium/low) iii. A map or document on the location of these hospitals iv. How many secure hospital beds are there in t...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512278
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Local Authority Chief Executive salary query: FOI release

My understanding is last year Scottish Government transferred responsibility for Local Authority Chief Executive salaries to COSLA. This resulted in a pay review involving COSLA and ALACE. Please correct me if this information is wrong. I also understand, if correct, this review also involved senior council officers, b...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520712
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information on falsifying health records becoming a criminal offence: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government have any plans to make it a criminal offence for a care provider to falsify records to hide malpractice or must we continue accepting cruel and inhuman treatment? 2. Name one physical health issue that does not receive medical assistance through the NHS or partner agencies? 3. How much...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520146
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Anti-Racism delivery plan costs: FOI release

I am writing in relation to the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030, as published on your website. Please provide the following information: 1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030 along with either the ac...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FO/202600524051
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of Ministerial attendance at the World Cup: FOI release

Which MSPs will be attending the World Cup in the USA when Holyrood is still sitting and whether the cost is to the taxpayer or if they are paid for out of personal funds.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519025
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Development of secondary legislation under the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the development of secondary legislation under the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026, specifically: 1. A list of all organisations, bodies, stakeholders and individuals who have been consulted, engaged or involved in discussions relatin...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600523109
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Guidance and data on violence against teachers in schools: FOI release

1. Is there a definition for what constitutes violence against teachers in schools? 2. What is the Scottish Government's recommendation for a teacher or classroom assistant to navigate physical abuse? 3. Are there year groups within schools that exhibit the worst levels of physical violence against teaching staff?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508591
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Disclosure request regarding Operation Talla: FOI release

Did the Home Office or UK Government issue guidance to Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Ministers, or Police Scotland instructing that complaints or crime reports questioning COVID-19 policy (restrictions, vaccines, testing, public health data, fraud, misconduct) should not be recorded or investigated? If yes: • Who authoris...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600511030
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Late Freedom of Information responses that were delayed by Special Advisers: FOI release

Of the FOIs that have been returned late in the last six months, how many have been delayed by Special Advisers? Can you provide the communication from Special Advisers requesting delays for each of these case? On the 27/02/26 we sent a request for clarification to you asking: Of the FOI responses that have been ret...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507926
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Advertising spend: FOI release

Request for information 1: Please can you disclose how much has been spent on advertising in the time periods; Between February 2025 and February 2026 Between February 2024 and January 2025

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508295
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Winter Fuel Payment queries: FOI release

In relation to the Winter Fuel Payment: Request for information 1: In which months recipients are scheduled to receive their Winter Fuel Payment. Request for information 2: What steps were taken to inform recipients of the expected timing of their payment, including any letters or other forms of communication issued....

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508819
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Information on outstanding Pension Age Winter Heating Payments: FOI release

As of 1 March 2026 how many OAPs in Scotland entitled to receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment were still awaiting payment of that benefit?

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509128
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector