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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253 matching releases

UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers) Working Group meeting agenda and briefings: FOI release

Minutes of meetings of the Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs The Scottish Ministers from 14/05/26-13/06/26 inclusive. Copies of all reports, consultations, discussion papers, briefings, presentations, and other papers produced by or for the WG, or received by t...

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521854
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding US whisky tariffs: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, analysis and briefing, about US whisky tariffs, from the last two weeks.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.41 s.28(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516321
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports to United States: FOI release

Internal and external correspondence regarding tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports to the US. Please include correspondence with the United States Government.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.28 s.30 s.38 s.41 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515991
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

NHS Scotland and Social Care Services costs for asylum Seeker and refugees: FOI release

1. Any reports, studies, reviews, or estimates (published or unpublished) that the Scottish Government or NHS Scotland have produced or commissioned since 2020 on the impact of asylum seekers and refugees on NHS services or social care. This includes (but is not limited to) costs, service usage, mental health support, ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600521264
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Economic impact and implementation readiness for aesthetics regulation: FOI release

You asked for recorded information relating to the anticipated economic, employment, equality and operational impacts of applying Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) registration requirements to businesses providing non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Specifically, you requested information on the expected effects on ...

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

Published: 2026-09-16
Reference: FOI/202600529267
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Delayed NHS Discharges material: FOI release

"On the BBC "Debate Night" programme of 11th June 2025 the minister Maree Todd stated: "If I look at things like Delayed Discharges we have significantly lower levels of Delayed Discharges in Scotland than in the Rest of the UK.... the numbers are significantly lower than they are in England and in Wales" 1) Please c...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500480158
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence and meeting information regarding 'Learn to Swim' initiative: FOI release

1. To ask the Scottish Government to publish any correspondence between Civil Servants and Ministers and or relevant organisations between 1st November 2025 to 16 January 2026 about the ‘learn to swim’ initiative announced in the 2026-27 budget 2. To ask the Scottish Government to publish a list of meetings held betwe...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600501987
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

National Treatment Centres correspondence: FOI release

I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 January 2026 to 19 May 2026 relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25 s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517429
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to evidence of harm associated with a range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Information relating to evidence of harm associated with a range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, information on complication rates and patient outcomes, assessments of proportionality and alternative regulatory approaches, and correspondence and briefing material relating to the regulation of these procedures. We...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.11 s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600525751
Directorate
Topic

Transport Scotland - Bus passenger safety governance and oversight information: FOI release

Information relating to bus passenger safety, governance and oversight undertaken by Transport Scotland. Your request was for the period 1 January 2019 to present. Your request consisted of 5 sections we have responded to each one separately below.

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.25 s.29 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600506663
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish tax payers comparison to English counterparts: FOI release

All documentation held, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis and briefings, about Scottish taxpayers paying less tax than their English counterparts, between December 15 2025 and February 15 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600511053
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the National Review of Group-Based Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence held by your organisation concerning the development, planning, announcement or scope of the “National Review of Group-Based Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation” announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills on 3 December 2025. This should include (where held) ema...

FOI already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202500498989
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding the MV Bella-1: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, speaking notes, about the MV Bella-1, in 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600503837
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ministerial attendance at Six Nations and Scottish National Party candidate information: FOI release

Part 1 All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which is to/from or mentions Sally Donald from the last three months. Part 2 A. How many government ministers attended rugby six nations games this year, could yo...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.18(1) s.28 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.25 s.27 s.27(1) s.39 s.39(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509971
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the crew of the Marinera vessel: FOI release

You asked for any internal and external correspondence, including attachments, as well as any information held concerning the crew of the Marinera vessel. Please include information regarding the removal of individuals by US forces and subsequent discussions about the legality of this activity, as well as exchanges wit...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600504037
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Hospitals Inquiry claims correspondence regarding the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

All correspondence between the First Minister/his staff, or Health Secretary/his staff and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde or internally within Scottish Government, regarding claims at the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry that 'pressure' was applied to the opening of the QEUH. Please search for correspondence only between Janu...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600509205
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation on free tuition for university students policy, Pisa results, school violence and exam results: FOI release

1. 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 the free tuition for university students policy, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings an...

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500496823
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communication with Minister for Parliamentary Business and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI Review

Original request: 202600505368 Please provide all communication to and from Graeme Day, Minister for Parliamentary Business 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 co...

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

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510164 review of 202600505368
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group information: FOI Review

Original Request 202500491045 Information regarding the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group. 1. The dates and minutes of all meetings of the Group held since 1 January 2023. 2. A list of any sub-groups or working groups established by the Group, with their purpose and membership where availabl...

FOI already published 80 score 7 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500495559 - Review of 202500491045
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Information regarding Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019: FOI release

For the purposes of this request, we would prefer the data on physical discipline, where recorded, to be broken down into: a) Common assault; and b) Light smacking (actions that would previously have been regarded as reasonable punishment prior to the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019). 1....

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600508387
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding the National Digital Academy manifesto pledge: FOI release

All records held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to briefing notes, policy papers, emails, meeting minutes, submissions and advice relating to the policy intent and decisionmaking for the National Digital Academy covering the following areas: How the National Digital Academy was defined and under...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508479
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communications on National Digital Academy Delivery and Learner Impact: FOI release

All communications (such as internal and external emails, reports, minutes and briefings, etc.) held by the Scottish Government regarding the delivery of the National Digital Academy and its impact on learners. Specifically I am interested in the following. 1. Comparing learner needs identified for the National Digita...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508609
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, 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

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

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