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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Records from engagements of Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

Records from below engagements of Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture:- 1. 01/08/2025 Formal Opening/Launch Fran Hegyi OBE, Executive Director, Edinburgh International Festival; Nicola Benedetti, Festival Director, Edinburgh International Festival; James Graham, Writer, ‘Make it Happen’ Ed...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500496309
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Glasgow Prestwick Airport correspondence: FOI release

Could I further have any correspondence from or to Ms Forbes that relates to Prestwick Airport? On the basis of the remainder of your request being focused on correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Community Windpower, I have interpreted this request as being specific to correspondence where Glasgow Prestwick A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500494468
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Abortion Law Review Expert Group costs and correspondence regarding sex selective abortion: FOI release

The total costs incurred in preparing and publishing the Review of Abortion Law in Scotland Expert Group Report. This should include all costs incurred by the Expert Group in its lifetime, broken down by the type of cost. For example, including but not limited to expenses, catering, room hire, etc. Internal correspond...

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500494092
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Abertay University: FOI Review

The language used below, including references to a “bailout”, are the precise words used by the requester, and not the Scottish Government Original request: 202500479357 You asked for the following recorded information held by the Scottish Government and/or the Ministerial Private Office of Graeme Dey, Minister for H...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500483233 review of 202500479357
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland's response to the UK Supreme Court judgement: FOI Review

Original Request 202500477264 1. Legal and Policy Review Any internal communications, legal advice, briefings, minutes, or emails that reference the implications of the Supreme Court ruling for Disclosure Scotland’s policies, equality duties, safeguarding procedures, or communications. Any Equality Impact Assessments ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.1 s.36(1) s.17(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500481644 - Review of 202500477264
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

UK Government's plans to introduce a digital ID: FOI release

The Scottish Government to provide the following information in regards to the UK Government's plans to introduce a digital ID: Any correspondence between the Scottish and UK Government following Keir Starmer's announcement on September 26 2025. An internal correspondence referencing digital ID or BritCard. And, was t...

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500487497
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Formal complaints made about the behaviour of Special Advisers: FOI Review

Original request: 202500489885 1. The total number of formal complaints made about the behaviour of Special Advisers, broken down by year 2. For each complaint: The nature/category of the complaint (e.g. bullying, harassment, unprofessional behaviour, etc.). The outcome of the complaint (e.g. upheld, partially uphel...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500489885 review of 202500485300
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for frontline health & social care worker groups: FOI release

You asked for information on the following, in respect of the removal of unpaid carers from the COVID-19 vaccination programme: 1. Timeline discrepancy and date of the Scottish Government’s decision 2. Wider implications for clinical safety 3. Request for documentation of the decision 4. Minutes or summary of the m...

FOI clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500494428
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information in relation to skills shortages at Scotland’s shipyards: FOI release

Any email correspondence, meeting notes, internal or external discussion materials involving ministers and officials in relation to skills shortages at Scotland’s shipyards. Please also include the above relating to any discussions on reliance on foreign workers at BAE Shipyards in Govan and Scotstoun and at Babcock i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493643
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the "Surge and Winter Preparedness in Health and Social Care Services – National Planning Priorities and Principles" document: FOI release

Any internal email correspondence sent in 2025 by Ministers and officials relating to the preparation of the document “Surge and Winter Preparedness in Health and Social Care Services – National Planning Priorities and Principles".

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

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493764
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government engagement with the government of Northern Ireland: FOI release

1. Which types of engagement have taken place between Northern Ireland governmental officials and counterparts in Scotland, including First Minister level. 2. A timeline of the dates of the engagement instances identified in response to Question 1. 3. A list of invitees and subsequent attendees of the engagement inst...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493235
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing and correspondence regarding question S6O-05172 on protecting farmers from the threat of rural crime: FOI release

1. Any briefing provided to Siobhian Brown in preparation of answering the general question with the question reference: S6O-05172. 2. Any correspondence sent to or from Siobhian Brown in preparation of answering the general question with the question reference: S6O-05172.

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

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500494810
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding First Minister's trip to Outer Hebrides: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for John Swinney, his itinerary and minutes/notes from meetings for/from John Swinney's trip to the Outer Hebrides between August 14 and August 16 2025?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500494094
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence regarding Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence between Angus Robertson, and his advisors, over Historic Environment Scotland from 1 October 2025 to date.

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

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493616
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate risk register information: FOI release

Following your previous response (Our Reference: 202500489890), you confirmed that the Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate maintains a single risk register consisting of five sections: 1. Directorate-level risks 2. Equality Division 3. Mainstreaming and Inclusion Division 4. Human Rights Division 5. Refug...

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

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493655
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Gateway Review information on the 'Reaching 100% Programme': FOI release

The Scottish Government released a list of the Gateway Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500480983/ Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Reaching 100% Programme' which is named on this list. In order to fulfil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500494967
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Home Office and Highland Council correspondence regarding Cameron Barracks: FOI release

1. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings and/or phone calls between the Scottish Government and the Home Office about Cameron Barracks in inverness, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and the Home Office about Cameron Barracks in inverness...

FOI withheld 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.28 s.30 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500492483
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister’s meeting with the President of Ireland documentation: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Any notes, minutes, or documents produced for or following the First Minister’s meeting with the President of Ireland, Taoiseach of Ireland, Mary Lou McDonald, and/or Neale Richmond. Whether the First Minister discussed Scottish independence in any of his meetings with the Pres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500495859
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence and funding from Scottish Government to Ferguson Marine: 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 the promised £14.2m funding to Ferguson Marine, from the last three months? 2. How much of the £14.2m has been given to Ferguso...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: 202500485652
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Documentation regarding Affordable Housing Supply Programme target: 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 the Scottish Government's target to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.27 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494278
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to the First Ministers statement regarding taxpayers in Scotland: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and/or Scottish Ministers/Special Advisers relating to the claim that over half of taxpayers in Scotland pay less tax in Scotland than if they lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom since 1 October 2025. This should include emails, letters, instant messages, br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500488622
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting briefings: FOI release

You asked for any briefings prepared for ministers and officials ahead of the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting on 8 October 2025. You also requested the agenda and minutes.

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493183
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, 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

Governance, oversight and policy development relating to sex offender management: FOI release

1. Registered Sex Offenders in South Ayrshire The number of individuals currently on the Sex Offenders Register who are managed within the South Ayrshire area. Where available, please provide a breakdown indicating how many are first-time offenders and how many have previous convictions for sexual offences. 2. Commun...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493143
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector