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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258 matching releases

Transport Scotland - M90 temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restriction information: EIR release

I am making a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restrictions between M90 Junction 1B and Junction 2, in both the northbound and southbound directions. Please provide copies of the following recorded information for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.7 s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600522580
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public Contracts Scotland data: FOI release

You asked for the detailed expenditure of public funds originating from Scottish taxpayers over the last 15 years. You also requested details of all beneficiaries, including the country and region in which they are located, the purpose of the funding, the intended benefit, the funding category, the amount awarded, the ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12(1) s.17(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521959
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Facilitation ratios in Scotland’s Climate Assembly: EIR release

Information regarding the design and operation of Scotland's Climate Assembly, specifically: How many facilitators were involved during the assembly sessions; and The approximate ratio of facilitators to assembly members during discussions.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.2 s.3

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600516146
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Information on compliance with Supreme Court judgment: FOI release

1. Has Student Awards Agency Scotland obtained their own legal advice on complying with the judgement and with all relevant legislation and regulations? 2. If the answer to this is yes, can you please provide me with: a. A copy of the legal advice obtained by Student Awards Agency Scotland b. The total cost to Student...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600514904
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Education Scotland - Details of legal advice sought regarding Supreme Court Judgement April 2025: FOI release

As Education Scotland will be aware, the Supreme Court judgement of April 2025 regarding the definition of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 was that sex was biological and binary. Later that year, in September, the Equality & Human Rights Commission [EHRC] published a statement: "We have been clear that service provider...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.17 s.30

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515195
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Fujitsu e-Counting Contract: Human Oversight, Audit Trail & Post-Horizon Risk Assessment: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the Scottish Government's contract with Fujitsu Services Limited for the provision of electronic vote counting (eCounting) services for the 2022 Scottish Local Government elections and subsequent by-elections. You asked an overarching question in the background section of your e...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600520309
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information concerning the proposed requirement for specified non-surgical cosmetic procedures to be provided from Healthcare Improvement Scotland-regulated settings: FOI release

Recorded information concerning the proposed requirement for specified nonsurgical cosmetic procedures to be provided from Healthcare Improvement Scotland-regulated settings. Please provide the following recorded information concerning the proposed requirement for specified non-surgical cosmetic procedures to be provi...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.25 s.1 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-29
Reference: FOI/202600532963
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

CivTech Challenge application scorecards: FOI release

1. What shared databases, CRMs, or cross-agency background-check procedures do CivTech assessment panels use to evaluate the credibility, prior funding history, or standing of applicant companies and their founders during the Sift or Exploration stages? 2. Does the CivTech Directorate have access to, or request data f...

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: FOI/202600524619
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Family C Learning Review information: FOI release

Review notification and progress 1. Any notification, terms of reference, progress report, update or completed report concerning the Family C Learning Review received by the Scottish Government. 2. Any record showing when the Scottish Government became aware of: the decision to conduct the review; the appointment of...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.5 s.6 s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600528245
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and politically restricted posts information: FOI release

The Scottish Ministers are required, by section 3(1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, to appoint a person to carry out various specified functions in relation to politically restricted posts. 1. Who has the Scottish Ministers appointed to this role? One of the functions which the above person is required ...

FOI not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3(1) s.1 s.2(3) s.3 s.2(2) s.17

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600513774
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, 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

Scottish Forestry - Information regarding forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm: EIR release

1. An update on the proposed Forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm, Ashkirk, Selkirk TD7 4PA (latest designs, stage of design/submission, timeframes, etc) 2. Confirmation that Gresham House owns the Synton Mains Farm land designated for planting, what the purchase price for the Farm was and what monies have been re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600515981
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, 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

Materials relating to Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic's visit to St James Gillespie’s High School: FOI release

1. A copy of any briefing materials prepared for the Cabinet Secretary before the visit. 2. A copy of any minutes or a record of what was discussed between the Cabinet Secretary, her officials and the staff and young people at the school. 3. A copy of any emails in the Cabinet Secretary’s email inbox relating to St J...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.3 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519573
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Information regarding funding of the pg dip in careers guidance and development course with Edinburgh Napier University: FOI release

1.) I need you to confirm what arrangement you had with an Edinburgh Napier University regarding the funding of the pg dip in careers guidance and development in 2009/10 academic year and confirm how allocated nominated funded places were managed and funded and provide a copy of this nominated funding arrangement. 2.)...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519582
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) regulations in relation to non-surgical aesthetic procedures: FOI release

Information concerning the proposed application of Healthcare Improvement Scotland registration requirements to businesses providing non-surgical aesthetic procedures. You noted this should include: 1. Recorded policy, legal or operational advice concerning whether an independent aesthetic practitioner affected by th...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.3 s.5 s.6 s.25 s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600529266
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland 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

Transport Scotland - Contract information regarding the roadside tree removal projects on the A9: EIR Review

Original request: 202600501734 In relation to the works outlined above in the subject line, I am seeking the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in relation to each of the two roadside tree removal projects on the A9 circa two miles North of the Kessock Bridge Inverness. The firs...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: FOI/202600502863 Review of 202600501734
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public Contracts Scotland information regarding funded early learning and childcare partner providers: FOI release

The following recorded information held by Public Contracts Scotland. 1. The total number of funded Early Learning and Childcare partner provider nurseries placed on an “Enhanced Monitoring Period” during the calendar years 2024, 2025, and 2026. 2. For each provider placed on an Enhanced Monitoring Period during this...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.6 s.8 s.9 s.2 s.3

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509902
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information concerning UK involvement in Solar Radiation Management, geoengineering or sunlight modification initiatives: EIR release

Full disclosure of information your government and departments hold concerning UK involvement in Solar Radiation Management (SRM), geoengineering, or sunlight modification initiatives. Please provide the following: 1. Policy & Projects A list of all programmes, projects or research funded or authorised by your departm...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: EIR/202600508898
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Grant alignment, land valuation and scheme assumptions for Westwood Hill development: FOI release

I request the following information in relation to the Westwood Hill site in East Kilbride. 1. The date on which the Scottish Government was first informed that Westwood Hill was under active consideration for affordable housing development by SLC. 2. All correspondence (including emails, letters, internal notes, bri...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.5 s.17(1) s.15 s.3 s.7

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507338
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Domestic abuse in Scotland statistics: FOI release

1. Any internal reports, briefings, modelling, or analysis explaining the recent rise in domestic abuse incidents (2020–2026), including any examination of demographic factors, nationality, immigration status, population changes, or cultural factors. 2. Any unpublished statistical breakdowns of domestic abuse by perpe...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.2 s.3

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600517921
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Instrumental music provision: FOI release

1. What outcome measurement or return-on-investment evaluation the Scottish Government holds for each of: (a) the annual instrumental music tuition funding (most recently £12 million); (b) Additional Support Needs provision. 2. Any evaluation held that compares the measured outcomes of frontline education spending a...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600518026
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Education, 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

Food for Life programme information: FOI release

Records specifically regarding the Food for Life programme delivered by the Soil Association, including: 1. Updated figures on Scottish Government funding for the Food for Life program delivered by the Soil Association for each financial year from 2024/2025 onwards. 2. Emails exchanged between the Scottish Government...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514959
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector