Scottish Government FOI Index

5,100releases indexed

7,880attachments found

25.5avg calendar days

2,063partially withheld

2025-01-20oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,063 unclear 1,290 not held 828 released 339 already published 242 cost limit 170 clarification 87 withheld 62 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1471 s.34(1) 1108 s.20 1050 s.30 886 s.39(2) 882 s.17(1) 766 s.25(1) 651 s.10(4) 547 s.11(2) 450 s.29(1) 364 s.2 349 s.3 262

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 365 releases · 25.8 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 308 releases · 28.3 avg days Marine Directorate 194 releases · 26.7 avg days People Directorate 192 releases · 23.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 176 releases · 26.8 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 173 releases · 27.7 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 171 releases · 31.7 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 157 releases · 23.9 avg days

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17 matching releases

Scottish Ministers and officials introductory meeting with Equinor representative: FOI release

“Please could you search your records from 1st January 2017 to the time at which you process this request and provide me with: 1. a list of any meetings between Scottish ministers and officials and Hannah Mary Goodlad. For each meeting please provide copies of any agendas, minutes and notes produced along with the dat...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512115
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information relates to the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: 1. EVIDENCE BASE 1.1 Please provide all written evidence, submissions, reports, research papers, safety data, and statistical analyses that were received by or commissioned by the Scottis...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.1 s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600511564
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence (including emails, minutes, letters and briefings) between East Lothian Council and the Scottish Government from 1 January 2025 to present relating specifically to: The Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme The introduction of the 300% funding cap for Cycle 1 flood protection schemes; The financial...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: EIR/202600507161
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Greens documentation about the budget: FOI release

1. All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Greens and the Scottish Government about the budget in the last two months. 2. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analys...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507492
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Reconviction rate statistics: FOI release

I would like to request statistical information held by Health and Justice Analytical Services relating to reconviction (reoffending) outcomes for men in Scotland. For the most recent offender cohort(s) for which reconviction data are available (for example, 2018–19 onwards), please provide the following: 1. One-year...

FOI cost limit 70 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600509849
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence and activity involving Special Adviser emails: FOI release

1. Since the start of 2025, please provide a list of the FOI's which have been subject to consideration by the FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot email address and/or Special Adviser emails. 2. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot and the FOI Unit since January 1, 2025. 3. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501632
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding the Mental Health and Policing Partnership Delivery Group: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Mental Health & Policing Partnership Delivery Group for the period 1 January 2022 – present: 1. All minutes, including draft and final versions. 2. All papers circulated to the group (briefing notes, updates, presentations, risk registers, problem profiles, or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.12 36 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496472
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding stage 3 proceedings on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI request

1. Any briefing prepared in advance of the start of Stage 3 proceedings on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill for Scottish Government Ministers. 2. Any speaking notes provided to Mairi Gougeon in advance of Stage 3 proceedings for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491343
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural

First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance correspondence concerning Police and Firefighter injury benefits: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide copies of the following limited material held by the Scottish Government concerning an email sent on 13 June 2018 in the name of Mr Dunn to the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, regarding police and firefight...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500490072
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Restructure of Primary Enhanced Provisions in Falkirk Primary Schools: FOI release

You asked for information relating to Falkirk Council’s proposal entitled “Enhanced Support in Falkirk Primary Schools” (Agenda Item 6, Falkirk Council Executive, 21 August 2025) and the statutory consultation now underway to restructure Primary Enhanced Provisions. Specifically: 1. Correspondence with Falkirk Counci...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.8 s.2 s.12 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500488668
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Written off payment information: FOI release

For years 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25: 1. The number of cases in which fraud-related, irregular, or unauthorised payments were identified and subsequently written off by the Scottish Government or any of its agencies. 2. The total monetary value of these write-offs in each year. 3. Where ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.12

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500488551
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President: FOI release

1) Any internal and external communication relating to the visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President Donald Trump on September 9. This should cover the period from August 1 to date and include any briefings, minutes of the meeting itself, and agendas, handouts and attendee lists. 2) The cost, with a bre...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484766
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Affordable homes grants, loans and bonds data: FOI release

1) A table of all grants, loans and bonds issued by or on behalf of the Scottish Government for the purposes of building affordable homes. Please provide this including the amount of money paid out in the last 6 financial years, to whom they were paid and what repayments are due and when for each of these. Where they w...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486835
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

President of the United States visit materials: FOI release

1. All correspondence (including Whatsapp, text message, email and postal correspondence) regarding Donald Trump's visit to Scotland at the end of July, between government ministers and government staff and external agencies. 2. All minutes of meetings regarding the visit. 3. All minutes of the meeting between John S...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500478083
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Plans and discussions regarding restructuring/merger of Enterprise Agencies: FOI Review

Original Request 202500472477 1. Restructuring or Reform of Enterprise Agencies All minutes, papers, correspondence, or briefings (including drafts) since 1 January 2020 relating to any proposals, discussions, or decisions regarding: The merger, restructuring, rationalisation, or closure of any of the following: High...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500476929
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Telephony and VoIP systems in use at the Scottish Government: FOI release

The following details regarding the telephony and VoIP systems in use at the Scottish Government: 1. Does the Scottish Government currently use BT’s Cloud Voice, Cloud Voice Express, or any other BT-provided telephony/VoIP services for staff or official communications? 2. If so, are any Yealink devices (such as desk ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 8 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500478322
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

NHS Fife employment tribunal communications: FOI release

Please provide me with SG communications which relate to SIC Decision Notice 133/2025. Please provide communications between Caroline Lamb and Neil Gray (and their relevant teams) relating to the Sandie Peggie tribunal. Please provide communications between Carol Potter and Neil Gray (and their relevant teams) relati...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.2 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500475506
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector