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Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

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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

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

You asked for information concerning Scottish Government correspondence with external stakeholders following the Stage 1 debate on the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill on 5 February 2026. You cited correspondence released under FOI reference 202600510938. You asked for: 1. C...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-26
Reference
FOI/202600528564
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to road user and congestion charging and Clyde Tunnel tolling: EIR release

You asked for the following information, covering the period 1 January 2025 to the date of your request (4th June): 1. Copies of any correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to: road user charging; congestion charging; Clyde Tunnel tolling; workplace parking levies. 2. Copies of an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600520109
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Materials relating to Dumbarton Health Centre and the primary care programme: FOI release

The following information: A note of the decision makers i.e. who determined the successful projects; A copy of any guidance issued to decision makers; If additional to such guidance, a copy of any scoring matrix issued; A copy of the information issued to decision makers on the relative merits / requirements for each...

FOI unclear 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.6 s.8
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600512570
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Information relating to ScotWind option fees: FOI release

Information relating to ScotWind option fees, specifically: 1) Regarding the £756 million in ScotWind option fees that has been received, how much of this revenue has been used to date and for what purposes. 2) Can this list be broken down into individual projects where possible, and not just general themes.

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600514906
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Number of objections received by the Energy Consents Unit: EIR release

1. Could you please tell me the total number of objects received by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the Kintore to Tealing 400 kV Overhead Line Connection application please? 2. Could you also tell me the number of objections received by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the Beauly to Blackhillock to New...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600513424
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - NHS pension remedy process queries: FOI release

1. Are there dedicated workers working through the backlog and are these separate to the forthcoming, weekly new retirees. 2. On the assumption that there are dedicated staff for making progress can I have approximate numbers of (a) Staff set to this purpose (b) Totality of outstanding retirees at the time of project ...

FOI not held 45 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202600507434
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

First Home Fund information: FOI release

1) All data collected by the Scottish Government indicating the impact that this policy will have on house prices. 2) All analyses indicating the number of house purchases that will be made using this loan that would not have been made without it. 3) The predicted or expected rate of return to the Scottish Government...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600518576
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Sexual offence conviction statistics: FOI release

You asked for each year from 2021 to the latest available data: 1. The number of individuals convicted of: Rape offences Other sexual offences All sexual offences combined 2. For each category above, please provide a breakdown by: Sex Age band (Under 18, 18-24, 25-39, 40-59, 60+) 3. For each category above, please...

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.6 s.25(1) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600521344
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, 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

Prosecutions made under section 92 of the Trade Marks Act 1994: FOI release

1. number of prosecutions relating to the selling of counterfeit goods and products in Scotland every year for the last five years. 2. number of above prosecutions associated with fake or imitation luxury beauty and fashion products. 3. budget, in GBP, allocated for arrests and prosecutions associated with counterfei...

FOI not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.92 s.17(1) s.20
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600524504
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Refugee Council involvement in Warm Scots Welcome and Warm Scots Future: FOI release

1. The formal role of the Scottish Refugee Council in the development of the Warm Scots Welcome and Warm Scots Future policies. 2. Whether the Scottish Refugee Council was a member of any programme board, governance group, or steering group overseeing the Ukraine response. 3. Copies of any terms of reference or gover...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600521099
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, 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

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

Queries regarding complaints, incidents or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices: FOI release

1. Since 1 January 2023, has the Office of the Chief Dental Officer undertaken or commissioned any formal analysis of complaints, incidents, or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices? Please answer yes or no. If yes, please provide a brief summary of the main findings. If no such record exists,...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3
Published
2026-08-13
Reference
FOI/202600519115
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Briefings, advice or updates regarding complaints, incidents or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices: FOI release

1. Since 1 January 2023, has the Minister received any formal briefings, advice, or updates from officials regarding complaints, incidents, or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices? Please answer yes or no. If yes, please provide: a) the date(s) of the most recent briefing(s), and b) a brief su...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.4 s.5
Published
2026-08-13
Reference
FOI/202600519388
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Flooding & drainage works on A7: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, in the immediate vicinity of Brierybank Ewes, Langholm, DG13 OHJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600522163
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

Social media spend: FOI release

With regards to a) The Scottish Government as a whole and b) Individual Ministers, for the financial year 2025-26: 1) The total amount spent by a) and b) on paid subscriptions to social media platforms including but not limited to X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube etc. 2) The total amount spent by a) and b) on ...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
FOI/202600521350
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on homeless veterans: FOI release

1. The numbers of Scottish veterans homeless in Scotland today. That to include veterans living in temporary accommodation on their own. And veterans with families. 2 What is the longest time to date anyone’s been in temporary accommodation. From the list I have asked for. 3 What is the Scottish Government’s protocol...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.17
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
FOI/202600519111
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Homelessness funding: FOI release

1. To ask the Scottish Government how much money has been allocated/given towards ending homelessness to City of Edinburgh Southside Churches in:- A. 2019, B. 2020, C. 2021, D. 2022 2. To ask the Scottish Government how much money has been allocated/given towards ending homelessness to City of Edinburgh Council in:- A...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
FOI/202600517559
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals: FOI release

In Annex D disclosed under Scottish Government FOI reference 202600516504, officials refer to a short explainer concerning the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals. Please provide: 1. All versions and drafts of the explainer re...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.17
Published
2026-08-06
Reference
FOI/202600524205
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Advisers and meetings on regulations under the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

1. All recorded information setting out the Scottish Government’s policy or position on whether bodies operating voluntary registers, or representing practitioner or commercial interests, including but not limited to the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), Save Face, the British Association of Medical Aest...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-06
Reference
FOI/202600523361
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Evidence for medical premises: FOI release

You asked for recorded information held from 1 January 2023 to the date of the FOI request relating to: 1. Any evidence, analysis, risk assessment, clinical advice, policy paper, briefing note, meeting note, or correspondence concerning whether cosmetic procedures such as skin tag removal, blemish removal, mesotherapy...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.3 s.4 s.25(1) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-05
Reference
FOI/202600522985
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector