Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,866 matching releases

Ministerial Code Advisers and Senior Civil Servants correspondence: FOI release

1. All the correspondence between Scottish Ministers/special advisers/senior civil servants and any of the ministerial code advisers since 3 January 2025. This should include emails, instant messages, letters, meetings (and minutes of those meetings) and phone calls. 2. How many Scottish Government employees are secon...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.25(1)I s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500490297
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding the First Minister's trip to London for the state visit of the President of the USA: FOI release

"Any documents that relate to John Swinney's visit to London for the state visit of Donald Trump in September. This could include minutes of any meetings held with anyone during this visit, be it Mr Trump, the Prime Minister or the King, or anyone else Mr Swinney met with. Can any documents that refer to this visit sen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500489628
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Response statement regarding First Minister's tax claim: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government discussion (involving Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, or Press Officers), by email or direct messaging applications, on the response statement from the Scottish Government included in the Daily Mail story titled ‘Swinney attacked over claim most Scots pay less tax than rest...

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

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500489716
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Palestine flag costs and communications: FOI release

1) The amount of money spent on Palestine flags by the Scottish Government since January 1, 2025, and the number purchased. 2) Any internal communications including briefings for ministers on the decision to raise the Palestine flag outside government buildings from the same date.

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

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500490123
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Oracle Cloud: FOI release

1. Minutes from Executive Team meetings which reference Oracle Cloud in the past three months 2. All emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft teams messages between Permanent Secretary and Director General Corporate which reference Oracle Cloud in the past three months 3. All emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft team...

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

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500490002
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Briefings and correspondence for the First Minister's visit to Zambia and Malawi: FOI release

1. Any briefings provided to the First Minister ahead of the visit. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and Zambian Government Officials regarding the visit. Information should include but n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.30 s.32 s.39 s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500490069
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Stopping Illegal Immigration and Recognising its Impact on Housing debate materials: FOI release

Various material relating to the Scottish Conservative Party Business Debate on 8 October on Stopping Illegal Immigration and Recognising its Impact on Housing.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500488337
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act meeting information: FOI release

The date, time, and location of the meeting (held between the Scottish Government and the US administration concerning the implementation of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act.) A list of all those in attendance. The agenda, minutes, and any briefing materials prepared for or arising from the meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489212
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Special Adviser involvement in the redaction process: FOI release

(Previous) Permanent Secretary in advance of his meeting with the Information Commissioner, setting out the investigation that had been undertaken on whether there had been Spad involvement in the redactions process. 1) I request all communications regarding the investigation that has been referenced in the above pass...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers meetings s.1 s.30

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489287
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the reduction of NHS waiting times: FOI Review

Original request 202500484740 1. Please provide me with a copy of the modelling and/or forecasts carried out by, or provided to, the Scottish Government regarding the commitment to reduce NHS waits of over a year by March 2026. 2. Please also provide me with a copy of any correspondence, including briefings and any a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489178 Review of 202500484740
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Minister's appearance at the October 5th vigil: FOI release

All documentation about John Swinney’s appearance at the Vigil October 7 on October 6, between September 1 2025 and the date of this FOI.

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

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489169
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Rural crime in Scotland: FOI release

Any correspondence sent or received by Jim Fairlie on the topic of rural crime in Scotland within the last three months. Any correspondence sent or received by Siobhian Brown on the topic of rural crime in Scotland within the last three months.

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

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489507
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, 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

Documentation which mentions Professor of Human Geography at the University of Sheffield: FOI release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mentions or is to/from Professor Danny Dorling, from the last month?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500491466
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Parliamentary Questions answers on private and hybrid dental clinics: FOI release

All recorded information, created or received between 1 June 2025 and 15 October 2025, held by the Scottish Government relating to the preparation of the Ministerial answers to the following Parliamentary Questions: S6W-40643, S6W-40644, S6W-40645, S6W-40646 answered 1 October 2025); and S6W-40709 and S6W-40710 (lodge...

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

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489375
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials on United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls (UNSRVAWG): FOI release

"All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence held and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which is to/from or mentions Reem Alsalem, from the last three months."

FOI withheld 80 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489430
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Financial Resolution for the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

"...copies of all ministerial submissions, briefings, and advice prepared for the Minister for Children, the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, and/or the Cabinet Secretary for Finance regarding the financial resolution for the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill between 1 August and 30 Septe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489492
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence from the Scottish Government to the UK Government relating to inheritance tax changes: FOI release

1. any correspondence sent from the Scottish Government to the UK Government, within the last three months, which relates to inheritance tax changes for farmers, and 2. any correspondence received by the Scottish Government, from the UK Government and within the last three months, which relates to inheritance tax chan...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500490170
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Restructure of Primary Enhanced Provisions in Falkirk Primary Schools: FOI release

You asked for information relating to Falkirk Council’s proposal entitled “Enhanced Support in Falkirk Primary Schools” (Agenda Item 6, Falkirk Council Executive, 21 August 2025) and the statutory consultation now underway to restructure Primary Enhanced Provisions. Specifically: 1. Correspondence with Falkirk Counci...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.8 s.2 s.12 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500488668
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cost of raising of Palestinian flag on Scottish Government buildings: FOI relase

I requested to know who ordered the flag to be flown, especially with anniversary of 7th October pogrom fast approaching. What was the cost of the flag and where was it purchased from and from which funds or budget? Was any risk assessment performed to ascertain whether the flag could damage Scotland’s reputation, up...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500484830
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence from the Population Health Directorate regarding mobile drug consumption units or facilities: FOI release

Any internal email correspondence from the Population Health Directorate since 1 January 2025 regarding mobile drug consumption units or facilities – including the possibility of using them in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500485561
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Cup final 2025 documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the men's Scottish Cup final 2025, between April 1 2025 and June 1 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500486932
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing pack for the meeting between the Deputy First Minister and Tánaiste of Ireland at the British-Irish Association Conference at Oxford: FOI release

The briefing pack and minutes from Kate Forbes' meeting with Simon Harris (Tánaiste of Ireland) at the British-Irish Association Conference at Oxford on 5 September 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500484997
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Parliament Inquiry - CAMHS data: FOI release

All information upon which the following assertions made by the Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing to the Scottish Parliament on 26 June 2025 were based, including but not limited to evidence, data, records of opinion, meeting notes, internal and external correspondence: “The improvements in CAMHS waiting t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500485946
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Football disorder in Scotland: FOI release

“All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about football disorder in Scotland, from the last three months” [16 June to 16 September].

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

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI-202500484909
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector