Scottish Government FOI Index

9,099releases indexed

14,350attachments found

27.1avg calendar days

3,606partially withheld

2024-01-12oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,606 unclear 2,485 not held 1,406 released 651 already published 356 cost limit 328 clarification 139 withheld 100 transferred 28

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2389 s.20 1874 s.34(1) 1798 s.39(2) 1572 s.30 1471 s.17(1) 1236 s.25(1) 1126 s.10(4) 972 s.11(2) 785 s.29(1) 618 s.2 546 s.3 411

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 578 releases · 27.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 547 releases · 28.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 357 releases · 27.2 avg days Marine Directorate 352 releases · 26.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 350 releases · 25.4 avg days People Directorate 287 releases · 24.0 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 270 releases · 31.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 267 releases · 38.8 avg days

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127 matching releases

Communications regarding council filter protections: FOI release

1. All recorded correspondence between First Minister, John Swinney, and Cabinet Secretary for Education, Jenny Gilruth, related to case number 202400435364. 2. All correspondence between Education Scotland officials and Glasgow City Council officials which was referred to in a letter sent to parents on 14 October 202...

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

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500490941
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Classification and ancillary costs of former First Minister's travel to Qatar: FOI release

I am requesting information regarding the decision-making process, classification, and public expenditure related to trips undertaken by the former First Minister, Humza Yousaf, to Qatar between 29 March 2023 and 7 May 2024. Please provide: 1. Trip Classification Protocol: Any internal correspondence, briefing notes,...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39 s.30 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500496383
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ending conversion practices in Scotland consultation analysis: FOI release

On 7th October 2025, the Scottish Government published ‘Ending conversion practices in Scotland - consultation analysis: SG response’. The report included the following section: 11. Through analysis of responses and extensive engagement with stakeholders, we recognise that there are specific parts of our proposals whe...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500488658
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Taskforce meeting documents: FOI release

Documents from the most recent meeting of the Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Taskforce.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500493769
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's trip to Japan: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full expenses from Gillian Martin's trip to Japan in September, including how many officials accompanied her, and their full expenses, including flight costs, accommodation and other expenses? 2. Could you supply all briefings and minutes/notes from meetings Gillian Martin held in Japan?

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.17 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486857
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Scottish Government Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting dates and membership on Climate Emergency: EIR release

the dates of meetings of the Scottish Government Cabinet Sub-Committee for the Climate Emergency since its inception in 2021 the details of which Scottish Government Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries attended these Cabinet Sub-Committee for the Climate Emergency meetings any documentation relevant to the meetings, inclu...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486579
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Council Tax enforcement: FOI release

1. Policy Documents Governing Summary Warrants Internal guidance, memos, or statutory interpretation documents relating to the use of summary warrants for council tax enforcement Legal justification for bypassing judicial hearings and denying debtors the right to rebut 2. Council Tax Redistribution Breakdown Percent...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.19 s.30 s.17(1) s.84 s.81

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOi/202500484756
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Information on the peak fares campaign: FOI release

1. Please provide any correspondences across all four organisations which show how the 'for good' term came about with regards to this campaign and whether any consideration was given to whether it was a truthful statement to be making. 2. Also, can you please confirm whether the Scottish Government, Scotrail or Trans...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482827
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Strategic Network for the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 information and Long Covid Support Fund queries: FOI release

1. The (a) meeting minutes, (b) full subgroup membership, and (c) any corresponding documents for the Scottish Government’s Strategic Network for the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19. 2. Whether any of the £4.5m Long Covid Support Fund, announced in the 2024-25 budget, has been spent. 3. Whether any of the £4.5m Long Co...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500484092
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) queries: FOI Review

Original request 202500478551 You asked for the following information regarding the Scottish Government’s sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC), with particular focus on its legal compliance, safeguarding policies, use of public funds, and ideological neutrality.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.38(1)B s.3 s.17 s.17(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.15 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: FOI/202500482902 Review of 202500478551
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Raising of Palestinian flag on Scottish Government buildings: FOI Review

Original Request - 202500483555 “Publish all correspondence (including those of the First Minister and his advisors and “spin doctors”) relating to the raising of the Palestinian flag. These communications should include all warnings and impact assessments done into the repercussions (especially from the Jewish/Israel...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-10
Reference: FOI/202500488559 Review of 202500483555
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC): FOI release

Following on from your previous FoI request (ref. 202500478551), you asked for the following information regarding the Scottish Government’s sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC).

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.1(1) s.9(1) s.38(1) s.30

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500484160
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI release

1) Eligibility rules, guidance and terminology 1.1 Current eligibility policies and any post-2019 change logs covering residency/immigration categories and evidence requirements, including ministerial guidance relied upon. 1.2 Any internal guidance/training issued to staff addressing the Equality Act definition of “s...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.20 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.35(1) s.30 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480810
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Gender self-identification and conversion therapy ban information: FOI release

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 gender self-identification, from the last month? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.35 s.17(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-17
Reference: FOI/202500478998
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister and President of the United States meeting information: FOI release

The agenda, ministerial briefing, attendance list, location, list of refreshments provided, minute or government record of the meeting, and time of the meeting between the First Minister and President Trump in Menie on both July 28 and 29th. Any internal or external communications about the meetings, including its org...

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

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: FOI/202500479373
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) queries: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the Scottish Government’s sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC), with particular focus on its legal compliance, safeguarding policies, use of public funds, and ideological neutrality.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478551
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

US President's July 2025 trip to Scotland materials: FOI release

On 29 July 2025, Donald Trump said: “This [Trump International, Aberdeenshire] has been an unbelievable development. “The land, they said it couldn’t get zoned, it was an impossibility." “And Sean Connery said ‘let the bloody bloke build his golf course’. “Once he said that everything came into line. John (Swinney) an...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478105
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Board of Disclosure Scotland training: FOI release

Please supply the following information for the period 1 April, 2020 to 10 July, 2025, inclusive in respect of the Board of Disclosure Scotland: 1. A summary of all training offered to each member of the Board with a summary of the objectives of each training session; 2. What training offered was compulsory for Membe...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.1 s.30 s.39(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.3 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475492
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance published on 17 June 2025: 1. Copies of any research, evidence reviews, or impact assessments used to inform the content of the guidance. 2. Internal briefings or correspondence discussing the ro...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500471338
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding Dundee University funding: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Dundee University Executive Group regarding funding for Dundee University. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.33 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500473493
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and UK Government regarding GB Energy: FOI release

How many meetings has the Scottish Government held with the UK Government about GB Energy in the last three months, and can you supply the minutes/notes from these meetings?

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-25
Reference: FOI/202500470018
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

NHS Innovator Passport materials: FOI release

Copies of any briefing packs, internal documents or communications prepared about NHS England’s NHS Innovator Passport which was launched in July 2025.

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476255
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland LGBTI staff association: FOI release

You asked us to provide copies of the minutes/notes for all meetings between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland LGBTI staff association from 2022/23 onwards (including the 11 meetings noted in FOI reference: 202500457984).

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461910
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Rural Housing Fund and Risk Register Assessment for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

The latest Risk Register assessment for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme; Any additional internal assessments, measurements, predictions or projections with regards to the progress and success of the Affordable Housing Supply Programme – such as how many affordable homes are predicted to have been completed by t...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461362
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting: FOI release

Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this meeting- between the office of the First Minister and The Trump Organisation. Information should includ...

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

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500460382
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector