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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2,264 matching releases

Correspondence regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's COP expenses: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request 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 partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500549
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence between NHS Fife and Scottish Government ministers regarding employment tribunal: FOI release

Following the judgment in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal, published December 8, please provide any emails, minutes, documents, or messages between Neil Gray and NHS Fife relating to the case and the judgment. If there is any correspondence from the First Minister and NHS Fife, please include this.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499673
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Neurodevelopmental funding: FOI release

You requested information on the 2025/26 £3.4 million investment announced in February 2026 by the Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing for neurodevelopmental support in Scotland. This included: 1. What specific services, projects, initiatives, or programmes the additional £3.4 million was allocated towards ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.30

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516645
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) documentation: 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 Waspi women, between January 1 2026 and March 20 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516511
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Building Safety Levy documentation: FOI release

All external correspondence sent to the government as well as minutes/notes from meetings held about Scottish Building Safety Levy, from the last month. (18 Feb – 18 March)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511332
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and the Interim Director General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance: FOI release

1. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall, the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and Shona Riach (Shona.Riach@gov.scot) between 1 June 2025 and 5 September 2025. 2. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall and [Redacted – S.38(i)(b)] [Redacted – S.38(i)...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.35(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498978
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Jury deliberation research award information: FOI release

You asked for the following information pertaining to the award of DSF-Jury Deliberation Research: 1. The name(s) of the contractor(s) and any named sub-contractors and academic collaborators appointed to conduct jury research; 2. The full research specification or statement of requirements issued with the tender; 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.8A s.27(2) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516678
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills and Dr Pauline Stephens of General Teaching Council Scotland: FOI release

All communications between the Education Secretary/department of the Scottish Government and Dr Pauline Stephens (or equivalent staff member) of GTC Scotland from 1 June 2025 - 12 December 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.28 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498124
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate and Economist of Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 26th October 2025 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate of the Scottish Government and William Thomson of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving the Chief Economist Directorate a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498747
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 information: FOI Review

Original request 202600510968 all drafts of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 the names of any children’s organisations consulted during its preparation where children or young people were directly consulted, a description of the categories or groups consulted, without personal data ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516048 Review of 202600510968
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Issues with drinking water and the ventilation at the Baird Family Hospital and the Anchor Centre: FOI Review

Original request 202600509090 All correspondence sent to or from the Health Directorate, relevant ministers/cabinet secretaries, or their special advisors, between January 1 2022 and Friday February 27 2026, relating to issues with drinking water and ventilation at the Baird Family Hospital and the ANCHOR Centre, Aber...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516046 Review of 202600509090
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Deputy First Minister and First Minister's visit to Prestwick Airport: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, analysis, from/about Kate Forbes and John Swinney's visit to Prestwick Airport on March 20/21, between 15 February 2026 and 31 March 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-16
Reference: FOI/202600515214
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Deputy First Minister’s trip to Canada: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to the Deputy First Minister's visit to Canada in October 2025: 1. A full itinerary for the trip, including the names of all businesses, banks, asset management firms, and institutional investors met with during roundtables or individual sessions. 2. Any briefing notes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515422
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland documentation: FOI release

All documents, meetings, communications and discussions between Michael Clancy of the Law Society of Scotland and the Scottish Government from January 2024 to the date of this FOI request. I have interpreted this to mean that you are requesting direct “correspondence, notes, records, minutes of meetings between the Mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514520
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence which mentions King Charles: 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, which mentions King Charles, limited to the first ministers office and external affairs/constitution office between February 15 2026 a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.41 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514691
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Auditor General’s report of Historic Environment Scotland (HES): FOI release

Any submissions or notes or briefings or emails or letters sent to Scott Gov ministers which mentioned Audit Scotland's The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514713
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) audit correspondence: FOI release

Any and all information - including analysis and assessment of - held by Culture and Historic Environment Division regarding Audit Scotland's The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514710
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) funding: FOI release

All recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the decision to provide (or pledge) £400,000 in support of a Scottish football fan's charity fundraising effort, specifically the initiative involving Craig Ferguson’s walk across the United States (often referred to as the “Tartan Trek”) to raise fun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600521515
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) correspondence regarding funding: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could provide the content of all documents including emails and assessments regarding the decision to donate £400,000 to Craig Ferguson for his 'Tartan Trek' across the US. I thank you for your time in this matter and look forward to hearing from you within 20 working days.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600521614
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) donation correspondence: FOI release

On 11th June 2026, John Swinney announced that the Scottish Government would be donating £400k to SAMH in connection with a sponsored walk by Craig Ferguson. Please provide all correspondence and documentation associated with this decision, including minutes of relevant meetings, notes of phone calls, and all attachme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600521571
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) donation: FOI release

I'm writing to request the following information in relation to the reported £400k charity donation made by the Scottish government to the appeal of mr Craig Ferguson, who I understand is raising money for charity by walking across America. I would like to request the following: 1. Minutes of all meetings at which th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.16B s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600521671
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding Curling: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the sport of curling, between January 15 2026 and March 15 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600514589
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Election 2026 Internal Readiness Project Board documentation: FOI release

The actions notes, substantive papers, update reports to senior leadership, distributed by the Election 2026 Internal Readiness Project Board, referred to by the response to FOI 202600509907

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600514532
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to ReportHate: FOI release

Can you provide copies of any communications (emails / letters / direct messages) staff at the Equality Inclusion & Human Rights Directorate have sent to or received from the organisation advertised online as reporthate.scot Can you please provide copies of minutes of any meetings staff from the Equality Inclusion & H...

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

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600514681
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation around ending two child benefit cap and meetings regarding Supreme Court gender ruling: 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, analysis, about ending the two-child benefit cap, between February 15 2026 and March 25 2026? 2. How many meetings were held by government offi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-09
Reference: FOI/202600515121
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector