Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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239 matching releases

Council Tax banding queries: FOI release

Request 1 - 202600512895: I would like to see any mention of Council Tax band differences between Scotland and England which are discussed with or communicated to or by the First Minister or where any comparison is being made about relative cost of Council Tax bands across the UK including guidance of information or g...

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

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600512895
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1. Copies of any recommendations, proposals, or outputs produced by the Task and Finish Group and submitted to the Scottish Government, National Services Division (NSD), or any other public authority, including but not limited to: The target operating model (TOM) Any executive summaries, briefing papers, slide decks, ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600507213
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Bond supplier day information: FOI release

On 26th January 2026, in connection with the Scottish Government’s bond programme, a “Supplier Information Day” was held at Scotland House in London. Please provide the following information about this event: (1.) The full text of John Swinney’s remarks. (2.) The full text of remarks made by any other representatives...

FOI not held 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600503390
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Graduate Visa proposal and International Student Welfare policy: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, reports or policy documents produced or received by the Scottish Government in the last three years relating to the proposed Scottish Graduate Visa, including any communications with the UK Home Office on this matter. The Scottish Government's current assessment of the impact of the UK Go...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511350
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held by Transport Scotland, for the period 25 June 2023 to the date of your searches, relating to Caledonian Sleeper onboard sleeper-cabin upgrade pricing, lastminute pricing, yield management, unsold sleeper cabins, and associated public-value / revenue / utilisation c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.1 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510552
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) correspondence: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494244 Please may I request the following information: All correspondence between Scottish Government senior civil servants, Scottish Ministers or their special advisers and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its Scottish median income estimates. This includes emails, letters, meetings (a...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500498225 - Review of 202500494244
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation in relation to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care meeting with Galloway Community Action Group, Dumfries and Galloway IJB and NHS Dumfries and Galloway: FOI release

1. Any contemporary notes that the Health Minister, Neil Gray MSP, may have taken at his meeting in October of 2025 time with NHS D&G, immediately following his visit to the Galloway Community Hospital (GCH) in Stranraer meeting with the Galloway Community Hospital Action Group. 2. The official note/minute of the said...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.38(1) s.30B s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600509744
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with the PCS union and the FDA unions in relation to the hybrid working policy: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence, unredacted, relating to the Scottish Government’s correspondence with the PCS union and the FDA unions in relation to the hybrid working policy. Please provide these details from October 22, 2025 until March 3, 2026. Please provide any correspondence relating to the hybrid working pol...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600509259
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Witchcraft Act 1563 apology documentation: FOI release

1. Any internal briefing notes or policy documents that outline the legal or moral rationale for providing a state apology for a 16th-century historic injustice. 2. Any documents discussing the state’s responsibility to acknowledge "evidence gaps" or the destruction of historical records caused by such state-sponsored...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600509137
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Deputy First Minister’s United Arab Emirates Visit: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the Deputy First Minister's visit to the United Arab Emirates in January 2026, specifying: a) Copies of all minutes, notes and records of meetings held during the visit involving the deputy first minister and/or Scottish Government officials b) Copies of all correspondence (inclu...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.28 s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600508624
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister, Director General Economy relating to Global Counsel: FOI release

(1) Can you please send me copies of any and all correspondence, including texts, whatsapps, emails, deleted emails, voicenotes, minutes of meetings, exchanged between Gregor Irwin and Peter Mandelson, or any employee of the firm Global Counsel, or mentioning Global Counsel or Peter Mandelson/Lord Mandelson held by the...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506640
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School documentation: FOI Review

Original request 202500496130 You asked for information regarding the proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School in Finnieston, Glasgow.

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.5 s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504623 Review of 202500496130
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy COP expenses: FOI Review

Original request 202600500549 All communications exchanged by staff, Special Advisers and Ministers relating to FOI 202500497042 relating to Gillian Martin’s COP expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, please include all email, WhatsApp, Teams, Webex conversations or messages.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600503947 Review of 202600500549
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank meeting minutes: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/note from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Baillie Gifford, from the last month? How many meetings have Scottish Government Ministers held with members of the Scottish Nat...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: FOI/202600502723
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Demographic proportionality in "We Are Scotland" campaign: FOI release

To understand the policy and decision-making process behind the We are Scotland campaign, you requested the following information: The Creative Brief: A copy of the creative brief provided to the advertising agency/agencies responsible for the "We Are Scotland" campaign, specifically any sections detailing requirement...

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600502212
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland (SOHTIS) event: FOI release

In the week commencing Jan 5 2026, an event was held on the topic of Violence against Women and Girls, involving ministers, officials and third-sector organisations. The meeting is recounted in this blog here: https://www.sohtis.org/blog/o3z04yufd1e72q0ljk07y34qhbpnkq The meeting/event was attended by Siobhian Brown ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-24
Reference: FOI/202600500880
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Ministerial Code correspondence: FOI release

I would like to request copies of all correspondence that involves Helen Webster, Ashleigh Gray & Colin McAllister (of the Scottish Government) & Claire Loftus, Sir John Manzoni & Sir Ernest Ryder (independent advisers regarding the Scottish Ministerial Code) for the month of December 2025 please.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.35(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202500499790
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefing material prepared for the First Minister's meeting with the US Ambassador: FOI release

“Could you supply all briefing material prepared for John Swinney's meeting with the US Ambassador on November 1, as well as any minutes/notes from meetings and any readouts?”.

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496710
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs trip to Brussels: FOI release

1. The full ministerial diary entry / itinerary for Angela Constance MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs) for 19–21 November 2025 inclusive 2. All briefing packs, background notes, speaking notes, lines-to-take, or any other preparatory material provided to the Cabinet Secretary or her private office i...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.6 s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495024
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minutes from Serious Organised Crime Taskforce meetings: FOI release

You asked for copies of all minutes of meetings of the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce, excluding the minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2025.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202600501737
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's visit to COP 30: FOI release

1. A list of individuals the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and/or her officials met with at COP 30. 2. Any briefings provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy ahead of her visit to COP 30. 3. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsAp...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494736
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

Proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School documentation: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School in Finnieston, Glasgow.

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500496130
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence and documentation regarding waiting list statistic: FOI release

Any correspondence from the Health Directorate and Ministers, Ministerial offices, or Special Advisers with Public Health Scotland on the topic of the claimed statistic that one in six Scots are on waiting lists and any subsequent correspondence or ministerial submissions, agendas, meeting minutes or handouts on the to...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500495492
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Asylum seekers correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Housing regarding asylum policy and the accommodation of asylum seekers and/or refugees in Scotland. Information s...

FOI not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500489706
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

New Struan School operated by Scottish Autism: FOI release

1. Annual pupil roll data (2006–2025): The total number of pupils on roll for each academic year since the school’s registration/opening (approx. 2006/07) to the most recent available year (2024/25 or 2025/26 if available). The school’s registered maximum capacity for each year. Any notes or remarks attached to those ...

FOI not held 70 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.6 s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500488807
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector