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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445 matching releases

First Minister's trip to FIFA World Cup: FOI release

Details of any planned travel by the First Minister, John Swinney, to attend FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. 1. The estimated or actual cost of flights, accommodation, local transport, hospitality and match tickets associated with the trip. 2. The organisation or budget from which each cost will be paid. 3. Copies o...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: FOI/202600519989
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - staff guidance for refusal of Adult Disability Payment on identity grounds: FOI release

PERIOD: 21 March 2022 – 30 May 2026 PART 1 – SECRET ORDERS TO CUT COSTS 1. All written directives, performance targets or "management expectations" to SSS staff to reduce ADP approvals to meet budget. 2. All emails/Teams messages of senior managers with "budget savings", "cost control", "approval rate target", "fisca...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.7 s.8 s.16 s.18 s.19 s.25 s.28 s.25(1) s.12 s.17 s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519124
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit communications regarding Rogerhill Farm: EIR release

I wish to be provided with full details of all communications between any and all employees or representatives of Quair, Wardell Armstrong, SPEN, Craig Cross and the Energy Consents Unit regarding the submission of an application document entitled “ Proposed Layout Rev Q” received by the ECU on 2/4/26 and uploaded to t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(4)A s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: EIR/202600519860
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Credit rating meeting with employees of Moody's Corporation: FOI Review

Original request: 202500493822 Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence with employees of the credit rating agency Moody’s, 18th October 2023 - date. Please also provide all documentation relating to meetings (in person or virtual) with employees of Moody’s, 18th October 2023 - date. This should include ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600502431 Review of 202500493822
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Credit rating meeting with employees of S&P Global Ratings: FOI Review

Original request: 202500493818 Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence with employees of the credit rating agency S&P, 18th October 2023 - date. Please also provide all documentation relating to meetings (in person or virtual) with employees of S&P, 18th October 2023 - date. This should include agendas,...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600502407 Review of 202500493818
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Flooding & drainage works on A7: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, in the immediate vicinity of Brierybank Ewes, Langholm, DG13 OHJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/202600522163
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Non-surgical cosmetic procedures ministerial roundtable documents: FOI release

I request the following recorded information relating to the ministerial roundtable held at the Scottish Parliament on 13 June 2024 concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures, reportedly convened by the Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) and sponsored by Miles Briggs MSP. Please provide: 1. Any briefin...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.28 s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600516500
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2026: 1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and BABTAC concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures, aesthetics regulation, licensing, practitioner qualifications, beauty therapists, independent practitioners, in...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517032
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Bridge of Teith Pedestrian Safety Assessments: EIR release

Copies of information held by Transport Scotland relating to pedestrian safety and accessibility on the Bridge of Teith carrying the A84 at Doune. Specifically, I request copies of the following documents and records from 1 January 2015 to the present date: 1. Any pedestrian risk assessments relating to the Bridge of ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517063
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Court Fee Working Group queries: FOI Review

Original request: 202600510916 Information regarding the Court Fee Working Group which is being established to support a wider review of the court fee structure. The full membership of the Court Fee Working Group, including names, roles, and the organisations represented. The terms of reference or remit governing the...

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600512623 review of 202600510916
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) installed on the A7: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information regarding the Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) installed on the A7 near Boleside House, TD1 3NT, in or around 2024. Pedestrian and Vulnerable User Assessments Please provide the Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Assessment and Rev...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600509731
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: EIR release

Provide us with the following information in relation to the A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: Confirmation of the relevant road’s authority responsible for the maintenance and inspection of the road as at and 04/11/2025. Maintenance records including records of independent contractors w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600515903
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meeting between Former First Minister and the Governor of California: FOI release

Information relating to the meeting between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and California Governor Jerry Brown on or around 3 April 2017 in Sacramento: Any briefing papers, pre-meeting notes, or preparation documents provided to the First Minister or Scottish Government officials. Any minutes, notes, summaries, or pos...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600499990
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Deputy First Minister & Cabinet Secretary for Finance statement on Offshore Wind: EIR release

On 4th June 2025, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes gave a speech on investment at Panmure House, Edinburgh. During Q&A following the speech, Kate Forbes said this: “If I take the offshore wind sector, it’s a really good example. So part of the reason for the attention, the interest, isn’t so much to do with what the...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498142
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) correspondence in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

This request concerns Lesley Blair MBE, BABTAC, the Joint Council for Cosmeic Practitioners, known as the JCCP, and Professor David Sines, in relation to Scottish Government work on non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation. Please provide the following recorded information. 1. Scottish Government awareness of Lesl...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516357
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 information: FOI release

Information the Scottish Government holds relating to The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.25(1) s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516346
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Native woodland creation data: EIR release

The total level of native woodland creation and non-native woodland creation over the past three years, for a) Scotland, b) the Cairngorms National Park area. I have attached information disclosed to me by LLTNPA. I would be extremely grateful if the information could be provided covering the same time period and in...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/202600516314
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education Scotland employee data: FOI release

You asked for information on formal complaints logged against staff members at Education Scotland for the last four financial years (2021/22 to 2024/25 to date). Specifically: A. A breakdown for the entire organisation as well as (A) The Inspectorate (HMIE) and (B) Education Scotland (Non-Inspectorate functions). B. ...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600504601
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Forestry - North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI request in relation to the North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme, reference 21FGS56103. Please could you provide the following information: 1. RSPB response to the public consultation that ended on 15 April 2026. 2. The document with Summary of decision-making process in relation to l...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600515720
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications and governance oversight of key partners within the Scottish entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem: FOI Review

Original request 202600511125 This is in relation to your request entitled Tech Ecosystem Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) held by the Scot...

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

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600515761 Review of 202600511125
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) roundtable correspondence concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Your request was for “information relating to the ministerial roundtable held at the Scottish Parliament on 13 June 2024 concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures, reportedly convened by the Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) and sponsored by Miles Briggs MSP” You asked for: 1. Any briefing notes prep...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.28 s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600516465
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) funding connected to the Westwood Hill site: EIR release

Information relating to Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) funding connected with the Westwood Hill site, East Kilbride, and the period for this request is 1 January 2025 to 31 May 2025.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-07
Reference: EIR/202600514945
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland M8 junction 6a traffic management information: EIR release

I am writing to submit a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I am requesting all information held by Transport Scotland relating to roadworks and traffic management at or around Junction 6a of the M8 motorway on or around 14 March 2026, including both the eastbound and ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514588
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Energy Consents Unit comment submission queries: FOI release

The Oban Times recently carried an article concerning the decision by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) to stop members of the public from submitting comments to it by email about energy-related planning applications. A spokesperson speaking on behalf of the ECU is quoted in the article as saying, inter alia, "This [i.e....

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600513762
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

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