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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977 matching releases

Scottish Forestry - Woodland Carbon Code information: EIR Review

Original request: 202600513712 1). The Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) version 3.0 (January 2026) provides links to a document titled ‘Soil Carbon and the Woodland Carbon Code’ (Vicky West, 14 July 2011, 10 pages). This document claims on page 5 that: Research recognises that there can be initial losses to soil carbon on ...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(5) s.20 s.6(1) s.3 s.4 s.6

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600515983 Review of 202600513712
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, 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

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

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

Regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures for independent aesthetic practitioners: FOI release

Please provide recorded information concerning the involvement of practising independent aesthetic practitioners in the development of the Scottish Government’s proposals for regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures - ie not an HCP or anyone associated in any way with a nurse, doctor or medical association, register...

FOI already published 80 score 9 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.3 s.8 s.9 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600529271
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

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

Energy market arrangements in an independent Scotland: FOI release

During the "It's Scotland’s Energy" debate at Holyrood on 28th May 2026, Michael Marra asked Stephen Gethins how independence would deliver a third off energy bills. This was Stephen Gethin's response: "You could do stuff like having a social contract, for example. A social tariff, for instance, that would help lower ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518765
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, 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

Briefings regarding the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

1. All records of briefings provided to the Deputy First Minister or any Scottish Government Minister regarding Peter Murrell's criminal charges between January 2026 and May 2026. 2. Specifically, any records relating to a briefing on 19 February 2026 when the Lord Advocate briefed the Deputy First Minister on Peter M...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518392
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Expansion of Breakfast Clubs to all Primary School aged children information: FOI release

Information in relation to the Scottish Government’s announcement on 14 January 2026 pertaining to the proposed expansion of breakfast clubs: 1. Please can you provide a breakdown of how the figure of £44 million has been arrived at? How has this been costed? What fee has been assumed for each child to attend the serv...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.3

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518484
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Bus fare cap pilot evaluation and reimbursement data: FOI release

1. The Reimbursement Formula: The specific formula or methodology used by Transport Scotland to calculate the financial reimbursement paid to private bus operators for revenue lost due to the implementation of the £2 fare cap. 2. Basis of Calculation: Clarification on whether the reimbursement calculation uses the ope...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

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

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

You requested documents concerning the public consultation which commenced on 20 December 2024 and closed on 14 February 2025 in relation to the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, which became an act on 12th May 2026. Specifically you asked for: 1. All internal correspondence,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600520516
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Recorded information regarding the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2026: 1. Any records assessing, checking, discussing or describing the JCCP’s legal status as a voluntary register, charity, self-regulatory body, stakeholder body, representative body, or nonstatutory body. 2. Any records asse...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517029
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials exchanged with British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) regarding non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

I have read BABTAC’s public statement concerning the Scottish Government’s non-surgical cosmetic procedures legislation. In that statement, BABTAC says that it had supported and advised the Scottish Government for years, that it played an instrumental role in revisions to the Bill, and that its recommendations were acc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600516353
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 policing policy and Operation Talla: FOI release

1. Please clarify whether Scottish Ministers, the Permanent Secretary, or senior civil servants issued any instruction or strategic direction forming the basis of Operation Talla. 2. Please clarify whether any communication took place between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland relating to complaint handling, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.6

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: FOI/202600500771
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

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

Guidance on Rapid Transfer Home in the Last Days of Life: FOI release

Please provide clarification on the current status of Scottish Government regulations, guidance or policy relating to palliative and end-of-life care, specifically in relation to “Rapid Transfer Home in the Last Days of Life”. In particular, I would be grateful if you could confirm: 1. Whether the guidance or regulat...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.3

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510498
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

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