Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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Asylum seeker hotel accommodation in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many tax payer funded Migrant hotels are there in Scotland? 2. Where are they? 3. How many people are being housed in them? 4. What is the annual cost of providing this accommodation? 5. Are the government planning in opening more in the next year? We then asked for clarification on 12 August 2025 regarding...

FOI not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.39 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476595
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Appeals relating to Adult Disability Benefit: FOI release

We're doing some research into representation of individuals appealing benefits decisions at tribunals, and particularly for people with disabilities and/or long-term illness. We would like to please make a Freedom of Information request for the following data, for the period June 2023 - June 2025 Your request for in...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.12

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478258
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS): FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS), from the last month (May 26 to June 26). Coul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

East Calder Medical Centre materials: FOI release

Request 1: Ministerial Briefings I am requesting copies of any ministerial briefings, including but not limited to briefing notes, summaries, internal memos or background papers, provided to any Scottish Government Minister between 1 January 2024 and 30 July 2025 regarding East Calder Medical Centre. This includes doc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478023
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Appointment of new Chief Executive of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) information: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government regarding the appointment of new Chief Executive of the SQA, which was confirmed last month: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/114227.html. The response should include all communication, briefing, analysis, decision-making and other materials related to the appointment process, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500474984
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Stracathro Hospital, Perth Royal Infirmary and Queen Margaret Hospital: FOI release

May I have a copy of all briefing notes, speaking notes, emails and other written communication, including Whatsapp and text messages, to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Health Neil Gray relating to improvements at Stracathro Hospital in Angus, Perth Royal Infirmary, and Queen Margaret Hospital in Fife, between Janu...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478115
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cost of producing the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment: FOI release

The total cost of producing the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment? Please include all costs including staffing, publication, and admin fees.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500479218
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Overseas trips conducted by the First Minister: FOI release

1. Overseas trips conducted by the first minister since 01 January 2024 including all countries visited on each trip. 2. The number of officials who accompanied the first minister on each trip. 3. The total cost of flights and accommodation for each trip, including for officials. 4. The class of flight tickets purch...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.4 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to improvements at Stracathro Hospital in Angus, Perth Royal Infirmary and Queen Margaret Hospital in Fife: FOI release

May I have a copy of all briefing notes, speaking notes, emails and other written communication, including Whatsapp and text messages, to and from the First Minister relating to improvements at Stracathro Hospital in Angus, Perth Royal Infirmary, and Queen Margaret Hospital in Fife, between January 28 2025 and July 30 ...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478112
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) policy on retention of student data: FOI release

SAAS's policy regarding the retention of student data, including notices of awards of student loans. In particular, the policy which specifies the length of time for which this information is retained by SAAS. Information regarding any reconciliation exercise conducted by SAAS which has resulted in SAAS sharing data re...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.73A

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477665
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Former Chief of Staff to the Former First Minister: FOI release

For the period 1st January 2024 to 30 June 2025, please provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government (including ministers, civil servants, press officers, and special advisers) and Liz Lloyd, former Chief of Staff to Nicola Sturgeon. In addition, and over the same period, please provide a list ...

FOI already published 80 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25 s.30 s.36(1) s.36 s.37 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) s.37(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500473602
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Home and hybrid working policies for Scottish Government staff: FOI release

"Please provide any documents and correspondence, including emails, relating to guidance on home working policies for civil servants." "Please ensure these include internal changes and documents published and discussions with trade unions.”

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

Published: 2025-10-30
Reference: FOI/202500484504
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

National Entitlement Card for concessionary travel data: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the National Entitlement Card for concessionary transport in Scotland. I shall refer to this as the NEC. 1. Current and recent holders: a. The total number of individuals currently holding an NEC who are age 60+ and, separately, those who are age 66+ ( the state retir...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.4 s.5 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476724
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Drugs Policy Division and Alcohol Harm Prevention Team staff numbers: FOI release

1. How many staff are working in the government's alcohol and drugs harm team? 3. Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the right to recovery bil, from the last three months? 4...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476076
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Wellbeing Economy Alliance meetings and correspondence: FOI release

1. All meetings (both virtual and in person) Scottish Ministers have held with the Wellbeing Economy Alliance since 8 May 2024, the minutes of those meetings, the full attendee list, any actions taken following these meetings and any costs associated with holding those meetings. 2. The total amount of money the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476009
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government international office staff numbers: FOI release

You asked for "How many staff work across the government's network of international offices?"

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500476080
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation on the development of policy relating to fiscal autonomy: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about fiscal autonomy for the Scottish Government from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475669
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) grants: FOI release

1. Funding and Support a. A breakdown of all financial support or public funding (including grants, contracts, or awards) provided to Advice Direct Scotland since 1 January 2020. b. Any conditions or expectations attached to such funding in relation to employment standards, governance, or accountability. 2. Oversigh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500476100
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding swimming pool closures: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about swimming pool closures in Scotland, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply any analysis held by the government about t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475999
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Children's Hearings Scotland board: FOI release

Your request was for the names of the current Board Members of Children’s Hearings Scotland, as well as the dates their terms began and will end.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500477255
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Documentation regarding Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance published on 17 June 2025: 1. Copies of any research, evidence reviews, or impact assessments used to inform the content of the guidance. 2. Internal briefings or correspondence discussing the ro...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500471338
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Forestry spending breakdown: FOI release

1. The total amount of money spent by your organisation on overtime payments in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. 3. The total financial loss to your organisation on written off inventory and IT equipme...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOi/202500473747
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector, Work and skills

Public service reform summit costs: FOI release

You asked for: the full cost of putting on the public service reform summit on February 17, with a full breakdown plus any outcomes from this summit so far.

FOI released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500477248
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Religious observance and religious education in schools information: FOI release

Part 1. Please provide details of all correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and her officials concerning the proposals to amend the legislation on religious observance and religious education in schools and the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatib...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.36(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500471377
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Capital infrastructure projects information: FOI release

You asked for information pertaining to capital infrastructure projects, specifically seeking the following information: A. A list of all capital infrastructure projects funded by the Scottish Government in 2024–25 which experienced delays in delivery or required a re-profiling of expenditure into future years. B. Fo...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.2 s.4 s.5

Published: 2025-10-14
Reference: FOI/202500472654
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector