Scottish Government FOI Index

16,756releases indexed

27,230attachments found

30.0avg calendar days

6,186partially withheld

2020-04-09oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 6,186 unclear 5,606 not held 2,381 released 1,050 already published 558 cost limit 483 clarification 250 withheld 186 transferred 56

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3869 s.20 3265 s.34(1) 3019 s.39(2) 2559 s.30 2247 s.17(1) 2182 s.25(1) 1898 s.10(4) 1528 s.11(2) 1255 s.2 925 s.29(1) 916 s.3 700

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 990 releases · 28.3 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 809 releases · 30.9 avg days Marine Directorate 660 releases · 28.4 avg days Learning Directorate 599 releases · 35.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 551 releases · 29.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 524 releases · 36.6 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 508 releases · 40.3 avg days

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2,182 matching releases

Insights Discovery expenditure and efficacy information: FOI release

1. Total Expenditure: Please provide the total amount paid to the company "Insights Learning and Development Ltd" or any other provider (such as Connect 3, HR Staple etc) that was specifically for "Insights Discovery" accreditation, materials, or workshops for the financial years: 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-present Pl...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.2

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498819
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Affordable Housing Supply Programme grant award information: FOI release

The grant award amount given to SLC payable over the Financial Year 2024 to 2025 in connection with the land at Westwoodhill, East Kilbride. A breakdown of the elements of that award, and their respective financial totals. The dates provided by South Lanarkshire Council to the Scottish Ministers, on accepting that offe...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498732
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government's Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion Policy: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest version of the Scottish Government's Trans And Non-Binary Inclusion Policy. Please also include any other versions that have been issued in the last three years. If the policy's name has changed, or if its subjects are now dealt with under another policy, then please provide copies of the relev...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497199
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum Improvement Cycle development groups statistics: FOI release

Please provide the number of teaching staff participating in each of the following Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum Improvement Cycle development groups, for each curricular area: 1. Collaboration groups. 2. Core groups. 3. Critical friends. 4. Steering groups. For each curriculum area and each group within it...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497348
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures' July 2025 diary: FOI release

“Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information... Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures' full diary (government and political) for July 2025.”

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500496298
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures' September 2025 diary: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500496292
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Adult Disability Payment caseload by Condition Type: FOI release

SSS provides data on Adult Disability Payment Caseload by ICD10 Condition and Award Type, which is then subdivided into four categories: Mood Disorders (F30-F39), Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders (F40-F48), Autism and other developmental disorders (F80-F84) and Other Mental and Behavioural Disorders. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500498278
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Northern Isles ferry contracts query: FOI release

"1. What data do you hold about the Northern Isles ferry contract? 2. How many complaints has Transport Scotland received regarding the NorthLink ferries which serve Shetland? I am looking for information from 2020 up to and including 2025. 3. How many complaints have come from people with a Shetland postcode (ZE)? I...

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

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202600500785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government human resources staff costs: FOI release

1. The current pay bill for HR staff within DG Corporate. 2. The pay bill for HR staff within DG Corporate as it stood one year ago. 3. The total HR costs for the Scottish Government when HR functions were included across other DGs (please specify the date or period this relates to in the information provided).

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496259
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) monthly reports: FOI release

On Tuesday 2 December 2025, Dr Stephen Pathirana provided evidence to the Public finance committee at the Scottish parliament. During the session he was asked the question around what level of interaction he has with Scottish Government. He stated that he provides a monthly report to Ivan McKee MSP. He went onto state ...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496771
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation for meetings attended by Former first Minister and Aamer Anwar and Co: FOI release

Copies of any minutes of meetings attended by both Humza Yousaf and Aamer Anwar, between May 3, 2015, and the point at which Mr Yousaf stood down as first minister. Details of any meetings (location, purpose, attendees) at which Mr Yousaf and Mr Anwar were both in attendance and for which minutes were not taken. Copi...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496562
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

First Minister’s social media channels: FOI release

I would like to ask a question about a number of videos which the First Minister has taken to posting from his private Social Media profiles. These videos appear to be taken inside Scottish Government property and look to be professionally filmed and edited, but there is nothing to say whether these are privately funde...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496893
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence sent from the First Minister to City of Edinburgh Council Leader regarding Divestment and Sanctions Against the State of Israel: FOI release

“On the 29th September, City of Edinburgh Council Leader Jane Meacher wrote to First Minister John Swinney. Please see a copy of this letter attached. 1. Can you confirm if a reply has been sent, and if so, can you forward a copy, please? 2. Can you confirm if similar letters or enquiries have been received from other...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496657
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment (ADP) data on specific recorded Primary Disability Conditions: FOI release

Request for information 1: A breakdown of monthly ADP claimants in South Lanarkshire and Scotland from March 2022 (to February 2025) for Psychiatric disorders and Neurological disease. Request for information 2: An annual breakdown of ADP for both South Lanarkshire and Scotland since Feb 2015 by the distinct Psychiatr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.14(2) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496941
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure: FOI release

The dates of any meetings held between the Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure since 1 January 2025. Any minutes of these meetings. Briefings from these meetings prepared for Scottish Government Ministers. Who attended these meetings...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497219
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI release

I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashboard" Only: The single page or...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.36(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496386
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 support payment discussions or arrangements: FOI release

1. A copy of the internal Scottish Government document sent to PSD regarding COVID-19 dental support in May 2020, referenced in my payment response but not provided to myself. 2. Details of financial support and payment mechanisms for dental practices between September 2020 and March 2022, including any guidance issue...

FOI not held 45 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500486595
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs trip to Brussels: FOI release

1. The full ministerial diary entry / itinerary for Angela Constance MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs) for 19–21 November 2025 inclusive 2. All briefing packs, background notes, speaking notes, lines-to-take, or any other preparatory material provided to the Cabinet Secretary or her private office i...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.6 s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495024
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Scrapping of peak rail fares information: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether or not the amount of money that was required to deliver the permanent scrapping of peak rail fares came from an existing pot of money that was already in Transport Scotland’s budget. If it was, please reveal (i) which pot of money (name of fund and for which policy) (ii) how much was taken ...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496724
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland policies, guidance and statistics: FOI release

SECTION A — POLICIES, PROCEDURES & GUIDANCE 1. Policies for DSA Travel Claims All internal policies and guidance relating to: verification of taxi journeys acceptable evidence for cash taxi payments use of private hire or independent taxi providers evidence assessment criteria contacting external parties during veri...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29 s.35(1) s.17(1) s.10 s.11 s.12 s.16 s.18 s.19 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500493969
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Policy on Deletion of Messages on Apps during Covid-19: FOI release

1. Provide full and transparent details on 'the government policy used to permit the deliberate deletion of public data, and evidence, from Whatsapp during COVID" expressed by Anas Sarwar during First Ministers Questions - 20th November 2025 in Hollyrood. First Minister John Swinney's response was, and I quote: "...To...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts whatsapp s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495382
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government correspondence regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and the office of the First Minister regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. Information should include but ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495526
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Forestry gender and specific demographic groups queries: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information held by you: 1. What your organisation understands the word ‘woman’[1] to denote. 2. What your organisation understands the terms: lesbian, bisexual and gay to denote? 3. Actions that you have carried out for ...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.7 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202600501731
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Benefit payment statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: Confirm the number of additional benefits paid to recipients of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) for the period 2024/25. For example, the number of ADP recipients who also received Scottish Child Payment, Winter Heating Payment or any other Social Security Scotland benefit. Request for inform...

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496534
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Data for children attending school from Mull: FOI release

1. The number of days lost due to ferry or weather issues. 2. The impact of lost school days on the learning and the educational outcomes of these students. 3. The frequency with which Google Classroom (or indeed parental/carer support) is relied upon if students are unable to attend school for the reasons highlighte...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.5 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495326
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector