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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2,922 matching releases

Evidence and analysis on impact of drugs consumption room on drug deaths: FOI release

1. Could you supply any internal analysis or analysis seen by the Scottish Government on the impact of the drugs consumption room on drug deaths, from the last six months? 2. Neil Gray said on October 27 that the drugs consumption room has "demonstrably" saved lives - could you provide the evidence to back up this sta...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600520624
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister and former First Ministers' correspondence with former Lord Advocate: FOI release

I would like the following information under the FOI (Scotland) Act: When did John Swinney last speak with Dorothy Bain? When did Nicola Sturgeon last speak with Dorothy Bain?

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519017
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Materials relating to Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic's visit to St James Gillespie’s High School: FOI release

1. A copy of any briefing materials prepared for the Cabinet Secretary before the visit. 2. A copy of any minutes or a record of what was discussed between the Cabinet Secretary, her officials and the staff and young people at the school. 3. A copy of any emails in the Cabinet Secretary’s email inbox relating to St J...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.3 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519573
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Information regarding funding of the pg dip in careers guidance and development course with Edinburgh Napier University: FOI release

1.) I need you to confirm what arrangement you had with an Edinburgh Napier University regarding the funding of the pg dip in careers guidance and development in 2009/10 academic year and confirm how allocated nominated funded places were managed and funded and provide a copy of this nominated funding arrangement. 2.)...

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

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519582
Directorate
Topic: Education, 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

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) regulations in relation to non-surgical aesthetic procedures: FOI release

Information concerning the proposed application of Healthcare Improvement Scotland registration requirements to businesses providing non-surgical aesthetic procedures. You noted this should include: 1. Recorded policy, legal or operational advice concerning whether an independent aesthetic practitioner affected by th...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.3 s.5 s.6 s.25 s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600529266
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedure qualification requirements: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held from 1 January 2018 to the date of this request: 1. All correspondence, meeting records, notes of discussions, briefing documents and submissions exchanged between Scottish Government officials or ministers and VTCT, or any company or body within the VTCT Group, c...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600528362
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

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

Please provide the following recorded information: 1. The date on which Annex 1 was created and the dates of any subsequent versions, revisions or amendments. 2. The name, job title or organisational role of each author, contributor or reviewer, together with the organisation to which each person belonged at the rele...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600528360
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 notes on training and qualifications for voluntary guidance: FOI release

1. The date on which Annex 1 was first created and the dates of any subsequent versions, amendments or revisions. 2. The name, job title or role of each author, contributor, reviewer or approver, together with the organisation to which each person belonged at the relevant time. 3. All recorded information identifying...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600528072
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures for independent aesthetic practitioners: FOI release

Please provide recorded information concerning the involvement of practising independent aesthetic practitioners in the development of the Scottish Government’s proposals for regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures - ie not an HCP or anyone associated in any way with a nurse, doctor or medical association, register...

FOI already published 80 score 9 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.3 s.8 s.9 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600529271
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to the implementation of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

Scottish Government FOI response 202600523109, dated 14 July 2026, stated that no formal stakeholder-engagement plan, working group, advisory group, steering group or consultation mechanism had yet been established, and that no future engagement activity had yet been planned. Please provide the following recorded info...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.17 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600527693
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Engagement with Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) concerning qualifications for non-surgical procedures: FOI release

1. All correspondence, emails, meeting records, minutes, notes, briefings and records of discussions between Scottish Government ministers or officials and VTCT from 1 January 2018 to the date of this request concerning aesthetics, injectable treatments, non-surgical cosmetic procedures, education, training, qualificat...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.6 s.7 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600528071
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the meeting between Cabinet Secretary for Health, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Health Protection Scotland: FOI Review

Original request: 202600504412 Provide a description of the information requested in the FOI/EIR 1. Please provide copies of all recorded documentation, including correspondence (Whatsapps, letters, emails and attachments etc), agendas, meeting minutes, briefing notes and internal notes regarding the meeting the Cabi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1)B s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600509430 Review of 202600504412
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Risk registers held by Social Security Scotland in relation to Adult Disability Payment (ADP): FOI Review

Original request: 202600503205 Please provide the following information held by Social Security Scotland in relation to Adult Disability Payment (ADP), covering the 12 months prior to the date this request is received. Request for information 1: Risk registers / corporate risks Copies of any entries (including curr...

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

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600507906 review of 202600503205
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Administrative records and metadata of Principal Private Secretary for the First Minister communication: FOI release

I am requesting factual, administrative records held by the Scottish Government relating to the text message received by the Principal Private Secretary for the First Minister John Webster on 30 April 2026 at 19:32, as referenced in the official transcription note. For clarity, I am not requesting any content of commu...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519688
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Credit rating meeting with employees of Moody's Corporation: FOI Review

Original request: 202500493822 Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence with employees of the credit rating agency Moody’s, 18th October 2023 - date. Please also provide all documentation relating to meetings (in person or virtual) with employees of Moody’s, 18th October 2023 - date. This should include ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600502431 Review of 202500493822
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Credit rating meeting with employees of S&P Global Ratings: FOI Review

Original request: 202500493818 Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence with employees of the credit rating agency S&P, 18th October 2023 - date. Please also provide all documentation relating to meetings (in person or virtual) with employees of S&P, 18th October 2023 - date. This should include agendas,...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600502407 Review of 202500493818
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Costs associated with Gaelic language signage and branding: FOI release

You asked how much it has cost Scottish tax payers to brand/paint police cars, ambulances, road signs, random station names and anything else which is also signed in the Gaelic languages.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-12
Reference: FOI/202600520388
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector, Transport

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

You asked for confirmation of whether the Scottish Government holds records relating to governance, safeguarding, equality, or due diligence undertaken prior to endorsing, disseminating, or operationalising this guidance within Scottish schools. Please limit this request to records held between 1 January 2016 and 31 D...

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

Published: 2026-08-12
Reference: FOI/202600518509
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Sale of properties in bankruptcies and trust deeds information: FOI release

I am seeking anonymised, statistical data held within the Accountant in Bankruptcy’s internal tracking systems—specifically the BASYS system and the electronic Sederunt Books—concerning property asset realisations by private trustees. 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025 Specifically, I request the following informatio...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-12
Reference: FOI/202600520829
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Full content of written briefings prepared for the purpose of briefing new Ministers: FOI release

1. The full content of written briefings (or similar) prepared between the dissolution of the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament and Tuesday 19 May 2026 (inclusive) for the purpose of briefing new (or re-appointed) Ministers, including the First Minister, in relation to specified subject areas; and 2. The dates ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518776
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Briefings regarding the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

1. All records of briefings provided to the Deputy First Minister or any Scottish Government Minister regarding Peter Murrell's criminal charges between January 2026 and May 2026. 2. Specifically, any records relating to a briefing on 19 February 2026 when the Lord Advocate briefed the Deputy First Minister on Peter M...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518392
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funeral Support Payment statistics: FOI release

You asked us to provide information relating to Funeral Support Payment for each financial year from 2020-21 to 2024-25 inclusive, or the most recent five financial years for which data is held. Request for information 1: The total number of Funeral Support Payment applications received. Request for information 2: ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518546
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Policy information on health in Scotland impacted by commercial industries: FOI release

Details of published or centrally held government policies, strategies, or frameworks (from January 2023 to present [1 June 2026]) that address the influence of commercial industries on health in Scotland specifically in relation to the alcohol, and tobacco, gambling, and highly processed foods (e.g. foods high in fat,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519126
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, 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