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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2,550 matching releases

Reports assessing the effectiveness of Scotland’s response to enabling organised crime: FOI release

Any internal advice, briefings, or submissions since January 2024 in which officials warned Ministers about the growing use of cryptocurrencies or digital assets by organised crime groups, including any recommendations made and whether those recommendations were accepted or rejected. Any performance data, evaluations, ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500181
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government’s statement regarding tax payers in Scotland: FOI release

In relation to Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government’s statement on Tuesday 13 January that "As a result, even more people in Scotland can expect to pay less tax than if they lived in England, Northern Ireland or Wales. That’s over 55 per cent of Scots set to pay less income tax because they live in Scotla...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.2 s.5 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600501499
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland expenditure queries: FOI release

1. The total amount spent on corporate functions by your organisation in the financial years 2021- 22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also break this down by the type of function – for example, human resources. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in the financial...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502105
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Immigration White Paper Response and briefing on 'A Migration System That Works For Scotland' meeting: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of all briefings and notes and any other documentation associated with the following communications. I would like all original communications associated with each date and interaction: Various emails dating from February 2025 - May 2025 on the formulation of the Scottish Government response to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500029
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ministerial harassment complaints policy queries: FOI release

In relation to the following harassment policy: https://www.gov.scot/publications/handling-of-harassmentcomplaints- involving-current-or-former-ministers/ 1. Is the policy still in use? 2. How many complaints has the Government received about current Ministers from January 2020 to the present day? 3. How many compla...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600513739
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 commitment query: FOI release

You asked if the following fifteen commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government and asked us to provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502668
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Meeting between Former First Minister and the Governor of California: FOI release

Information relating to the meeting between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and California Governor Jerry Brown on or around 3 April 2017 in Sacramento: Any briefing papers, pre-meeting notes, or preparation documents provided to the First Minister or Scottish Government officials. Any minutes, notes, summaries, or pos...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600499990
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government's expenditure on housing for asylum seekers, refugees, and irregular migrants: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government's expenditure on housing for migrants, including both legal migrants (such as refugees and those with granted asylum status) and irregular or undocumented migrants (such as asylum seekers whose claims are pending or refused); for the financial years 2020-2021 through 2024-2025, or the...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500043
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Housing, International, Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 fulfilment query: FOI release

I would like to ask if the following commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government. Please provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge: We will introduce a new Housing Standard, set in law by 2025. We will set a national objective to increase the amount of housing ...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502667
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding BBC reporting: FOI release

For all correspondence sent to/from BBC which are complaints about online/TV/radio coverage, as well as minutes/notes from meetings with BBC officials, between January 1 2026 and March 20 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516509
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Refugee integration programmes funding and outcomes: FOI release

1. Total funding allocated to refugee integration programmes in the last three years. 2. Key performance indicators and outcomes measured (e.g. employment rates, housing stability, English language proficiency). 3. Any evaluation reports on the effectiveness of these programmes.

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600517190
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Ministerial Code breach correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence held by the Scottish Government about alleged ministerial code breaches from the last two months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.25 s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511703
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Building Safety Levy documentation: FOI release

All external correspondence sent to the government as well as minutes/notes from meetings held about Scottish Building Safety Levy, from the last month. (18 Feb – 18 March)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511332
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Number of Medical Associate Professionals working in NHS boards: FOI release

1) The number of MAPs working in each NHS board for the periods March 2026, March 2025 and March 2024 or at the nearest equivalent date, broken down by health board. 2) This information broken down by role, including but not limited to Physician Associates/Assistants (PAs), Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), Surgical Care ...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511482
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding seized Russian oil tanker in the Moray Firth: FOI release

1/ The Russian tanker arrested by the USA which is lying in Moray Firth of Scotland, who is responsible for this vessel ? 2/ How long will she be anchored in Moray Firth ? 3/ Who is paying the day rate for the hire of vessels which are standing by the tanker and what are the day rates ? 4/ Who gave permission for th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600508063
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

SignPort payments and tendering process information: FOI release

1. How much the Scottish Government has paid out in relation to Signport to date and 2. Whether an equality impact assessment (EQIA) has been completed prior to the tendering process being implemented and 3. The outcome of such assessment and any follow up review following competition of the project.

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

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600509435
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Serco NorthLink Ferries income and expenditure statistics: FOI release

(1) How much income has Serco NorthLink Ferries posted in the last five years of the NIFS3 contract? Please show a total but also include a breakdown for ticket sales, cabin bookings, pod bookings, restaurant sales, bar sales, shop sales (including vending machines), gambling machines, cinema ticket sales and vehicle b...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600508059
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Lord Mandelson communications: FOI release

- Communications referring to Peter Mandelson (Lord Mandelson), since 1 February 2025. - Communications with Peter Mandelson (Lord Mandelson), since 1 February 2025.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600507914
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information regarding the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) and meeting details: FOI release

1. The full membership list of SCIEG from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request, including names, professional affiliations, and organisational roles where recorded. 2. The dates of all SCIEG meetings held from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request. 3. Any minutes, notes, summaries, agendas, action points, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516502
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) correspondence in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

This request concerns Lesley Blair MBE, BABTAC, the Joint Council for Cosmeic Practitioners, known as the JCCP, and Professor David Sines, in relation to Scottish Government work on non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation. Please provide the following recorded information. 1. Scottish Government awareness of Lesl...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516357
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 information: FOI release

Information the Scottish Government holds relating to The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.25(1) s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516346
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Public sector procurement rules query: FOI release

At the end of September 2025, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights added a number of companies to its blacklist of companies conducting business in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel. Please confirm how the rules governing public sector procurement undertaken in Scotland have...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516322
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Council tax on second homes: FOI release

1. Your request You asked: "I’d like to know if an Island Communities Impact Assessment was undertaken in relation to removing the cap on the council tax premium for second homes. If so, please provide me with a copy. If not, was an explanation ever given as to why not, as required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600506992
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland spend data 2021-26: FOI release

Request for information 1: The total amount spent on corporate functions by your organisation in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also break this down by the type of function – for example, human resources. Request for information 2: The total amount of money spent fix...

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600504427
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

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

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: 1. What is the Scottish Government's current hybrid working policy, including the minimum number of days per week or month that staff in hybrid roles...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.5 s.8 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515340
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills