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

Clear

2,922 matching releases

Cessation of supplementary grants for the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme: FOI release

In relation to the services provided by the Scottish Infected Blood Support Schemes can you tell me: What discussions have the UK Government and IBCA had with the Scottish Government about the cessation and transfer of services from SIBSS? Specifically can you provide answers to the following questions? 1. Can you pr...

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476612
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government recruitment agency spend on the 3rd & 4th Generation Frameworks Procurement: FOI release

I would like to make a Freedom of Information request please for the following information: In regards to the recruitment agency spend on the 3rd & 4th Generation Frameworks (Procurement), please can you share: Job titles recruited for by volume between Jan 1st 2024, and 31st December 2024 Total spend by job title

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461664
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Deputy First Minister call conducted on skype: FOI release

1) In regards to page 33 there is subject of a call with the DFM, was this call conducted on skype? Who was present in this call? What was the purpose of the call? I request all minutes and notes from this call, as well as the entire "main skype chat" of this call. 2) On page 34 the following passage says: "this may ...

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461388
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence from the Scottish Government relating to Scottish Independence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Government and UK Government about Scottish independence from the last three months, and also any briefings about this? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461262
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Queries regarding Adult Disability Payment claimants whose primary condition is epilepsy: FOI release

Your request for information 1 The number of Adult Disability Payment claimants where the primary condition is epilepsy, broken down by: a. Local authority in Scotland b. Standard age categories used by Social Security Scotland Your request for information 2: For these claimants, please also provide a breakdown (if...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500478277
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial code investigation into former First Minister: FOI release

All 14 pieces of correspondence" involved in the "ministerial code investigation into former FM Salmond that was conducted by Sir David Bell and published in 2013". You requested this correspondence because the links to the documents on the Scottish Government/NRS website archive are not working.

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461414
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scotland CAN DO framework: FOI release

1. Any papers and correspondence, rationale regarding and relating to the decision to close this framework. 2. Any correspondence to Ministers or from Ministers regarding the closing of this framework. 3. Any reviews or evaluations on the framework that took place. 4. Details of consultations that took place with pa...

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500462251
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill costs: FOI release

The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government since 2021 in connection with the development, drafting and consultation of the Tertiary Education and Research (Scotland) Bill which should include: Staffing, research and working group costs. Public or stakeholder consultation exercises. External consultants or comm...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) s.4

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500477150
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting: FOI release

Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this meeting- between the office of the First Minister and The Trump Organisation. Information should includ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500460382
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government meetings with SSE: FOI release

Please provide me with any documentation relevant to the following meetings, including but not limited to: a list of attendees and their affiliations • what topics were discussed any briefings or other information provided to attendees or officials minutes, and any agreed actions On 12/7/24, Special Adviser Davie Hut...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500459262
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review: FOI release

1. All documents and advice, submissions and information provided to the minister and exchanges with officials and any other bodies such as HIE, relating to the advice to which the minister referred as having been commissioned, and all subsequent advice preferred to her please. 2. More specifically, the impact the gro...

FOI clarification 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500458022
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

FOI qualified exemption responses where public interest favours publication: FOI release

1) In March 2025, how many qualified exemption responses have the Scottish Government decided that the public interest lies in favour of publication compared to the public interest upholding the exemption to not release?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500459419
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

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

Permission for the Health Secretary to take a guest to an event: FOI release

In line with the ministerial code, please provide me with the written permission obtained by Neil Gray and/or staff asking the First Minister for written permission to take his child to the football with him.

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500475371
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of the Equality and Human Rights Commission meeting: FOI release

I understand Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP and Neil Gray MSP met with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on or around 11 June 2025. Please provide minutes of that meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500475615
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Details of Deputy First Minister's visit to City Holdings Ltd Housing Development: FOI release

A previous FOI response (202500472116) showed that Kate Forbes attended a ministerial visit to City Holdings Ltd Housing Development on 29 January 2025 with a friend. Please provide more details about the name of this friend, what role they played in the visit, and what sector they work in.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500475609
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult and Child ADHD Assessments: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding ADHD assessments commissioned or undertaken by the Scottish Government: Section A 1. Does your organisation commission Adult ADHD Assessments? If yes, please list: the organisation or organisations in receipt of commission from you alongside the contract value for th...

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

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500463566
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport investment in Greenock and Inverclyde: FOI release

Information about investment allocated to my Greenock and Inverclyde constituency from the Scottish Government in relation to your [Transport] portfolio. I am keen to obtain for each financial year since 2016, (a) how much funding, and (b) for what project, has the Scottish Government provided investment. I appreciat...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.70

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500465860
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government hybrid working policy: FOI release

1. The number of civil servants who have refused requests from line managers to return to the office after previously agreeing a hybrid or work-from-home contract. 2. The number of official complaints to HR made by staff about the proposed two-days-a-week in-office mandate.

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

Published: 2025-09-03
Reference: FOI/202500474782
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Training offered to Education Scotland Advisory Board members: FOI release

Training offered to all members of the Advisory Board, whether they are Executive or non-Executive members, but only in their capacity as Board members. I recognise that training may be offered to executive Directors which although useful for their role as a member of the Advisory Board is actually provided to them as ...

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

Published: 2025-08-29
Reference: FOI/202500475748
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Trans and other trans activist organisations correspondence: FOI release

1) The safety or otherwise of biological males who identify as women (also known as “trans women”) breastfeeding infants, and 2) Correspondence with Scottish Trans and other trans activist organisations which are funded by the Scottish Government on: a) males breastfeeding infants and b) the recent EHRC consultation.

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

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500475364
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Early learning and childcare funding and statistics: FOI release

1. The funding allocated to ELC funded places in Scotland in the academic years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25? 2. The academic years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25, how many nursery pupils in Scotland entered into the system for each month? For example, August X number of pupils started nursery, September Y number of stu...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.3 s.5

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500476011
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government staff disciplinary and grievance statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following data for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025 across the whole Scottish Government, broken down by directorate/agency/department. Please also provide data for the past 12 months (20 May 2024 - 20 May 2025). 1. Number of complaints against staff members for harassment. 2. Number of complain...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500466962
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staffing and costs involved in coordinating work on the Independence Prospectus: FOI release

Please provide the number of staff employed within the Scottish Government’s Constitutional Futures Division who were involved in coordinating work on the independence prospectus and related activity, broken down by headcount and pay grade, at each of the following dates: 31 March 2022 31 March 2023 31 March 2024 31 M...

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

Published: 2025-08-27
Reference: FOI/202500475992
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Child Disability Payment statistics: FOI release

Request for Information 1 How many child disability payments have been awarded in 2025 & 2024 respectively? Request for Information 2 How many child disability payment applications have been received by Social Security Scotland for 2025 & 2024? Request for Information 3 How many individuals have been awarded the c...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: FOI/202500476146
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector