Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,381 matching releases

Non‑surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 77) complication data: FOI release

Please provide all internal briefings, reports, emails, slide decks and other documents held by the Scottish Government which discuss complication or adverse event data used to justify the Non‑surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 77). Please include material from 1 January 201...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508729
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) funding: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government given STUC in the last three years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was for?

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507298
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Rejoining Creative Europe documentation: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government as well as minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about rejoining Creative Europe, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202500497109
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Starley Hall School inspection and registration information: FOI release

You asked for information related to Starley Hall School from 1998 to 2002 to include: 1. Which statutory agency was responsible for the inspection and registration of Starley Hall School? 2. All correspondence related to HMIE inspections of Starley Hall School. 3. Minutes/reports regarding Starley Hall School. 4. ...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600506787
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding provided by Scottish Government to Alcohol Focus Scotland: FOI release

The total amount of funding provided by the Scottish Government to Alcohol Focus Scotland in the calendar years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. All correspondence sent by the Scottish Government to Alcohol Focus Scotland since 1 September 2025. All correspondence received by the Scottish Government from Alcohol Focu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507753
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Trans documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing, analysis, to/from or mentions Scottish Trans from last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including c...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.12 s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507518
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

NHS Tayside walk in centre location query: FOI release

“I note the following https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr45ekv79lzo FOI What determination and research was made to place a walk in centre within 5 mins of NHS Tayside main hospital building and not more centrally located in Dundee serving all of Dundee and not just trying to cut down A&E visits from the local area...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600508399
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation that was sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants regarding Ferguson Marine: FOI release

“All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Ferguson Marine in Q1 2026.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506932
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Documents which mention section 52 of FOISA and First Minister to cease the effect of a Scottish Information Commissioner (SIC) decision: FOI release

All communications/documents which mention section 52 of FOISA/the ability of the FM to cease the effect of a SIC decision notice since January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.52 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506970
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Public speeches made by the First Minister from 7 May 2024: FOI release

A full list of public speeches made by John Swinney since he became First Minister and the full costs of each of these speeches.

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17 s.27 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507294
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence on the creation of the Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Scottish Schools: FOI release

All internal email correspondence about the creation of the Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Scottish Schools which was published on 4 February 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600505401
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Government about Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill: 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, about Ash Regan's prostitution bill, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506016
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Register of Child Welfare Reporters: FOI release

Information in relation to Section 9 of the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 (the 2020 Act), which inserts Section 101A into the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and places a statutory duty on Scottish Ministers to establish and maintain a register of Child Welfare Reporters (CWRs)

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.9 s.10 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506694
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Techscaler contract communications regarding international travel and the handling of complaints: FOI release

This is in relation to your request entitled Techscaler Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) that meet the criteria that you laid out between th...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511131
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Operational delivery, ecosystem engagement and management of the Techscaler Programme: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the operational delivery, ecosystem engagement, and management of the publicly funded Techscaler Programme. Specifically, I am seeking communications involving [REDACTED (section 38(1)(b)] (in his capacity as VP Regional Engagement at CodeBase/Techscaler) and Nick Murray (i...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.3 s.38 s.12 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511127
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Communications and governance oversight of key partners within the Scottish entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem: FOI release

This is in relation to your request entitled Tech Ecosystem Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) held by the Scottish Government that meet the c...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511125
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

First Minister communications relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication to and from the First Minister and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. The bill was also known as the Unbuyable bill and was brought forward by Ash Regan MSP. Please also provide any communication from his office that mentions Ash Regan MSP 2023 onward.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505364
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs communications relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and her office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. The bill was also known as the Unbuyable bill and was brought forward by Ash Regan MSP. Please also provide any communication from her office that mentions ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505379
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Criminal asset recovery in Scotland: FOI release

The value of criminal assets recovered in Scotland, including via the proceeds of crime recovery scheme, over the last ten years. A breakdown of how this money was spent or reallocated. Please include any details of provision to projects such as the CashBack for Creativity Open Fund, or the CashBack for Communities sch...

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

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600501220
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Child Disability Payment Schedule Review Decision information: FOI release

Request for information 1: Policy on Child Disability Payment Schedule Review Decision making and how the policy determines the new award start date. Request for information 2: Internal guidance related to the Child Disability Payment Schedule Review Decision making and how the policy determines the new award start ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600506457
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Criminal Justice Committee communications concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication between Siobhan Brown, Minister for Community Safety and the Criminal Justice Committee (Scottish Parliament) concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. This should include emails, meeting notes, and any other form of communication.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504860
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund information: FOI release

The following information regarding the Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund: 1. A list of all Scottish local authorities that received funding through the PSR fund during its operation. 2. The total amount of funding allocated to each local authority, including a breakdown by financial year where possible...

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600506503
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Senior Special Adviser communications: FOI release

Communications sent and received by Senior Special Adviser Jeanette Campbell during the week commencing Monday 2 February 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.25 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505102
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers pay rise documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about pay rises for Scottish Government Ministers, between December 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? 3. Could you supply how much ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504656
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Employee job title and salary information: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of employees in your organisation with any of the phrase’s “diversity,” “inclusion,” “equality” or “equity” in their job title in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also provide the salaries paid to them in each of these financial yea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504429
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector