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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Transgender Day of Visibility: FOI release

Any correspondence sent to all staff related to or containing the words “Transgender Day of Visibility” between 27 March 2025 and 1 April 2025. Any costs related to celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility between 27 March 2025 and 1 April 2025. For example, producing posters, hosting an event, sending messages etc.

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

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: FOI/202500460008
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Paisley manufacturing centre visit documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, analysis about John Swinney's visit to Paisley manufacturing centre on December 16 2024, between November 15 2024 and January 15 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.39 s.34(1) s.39(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: FOI/202500460405
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Cockplay woodland scheme Environmental Impact Assessments: EIR release

I am requesting information under FOI legislation from Scottish Forestry in respect of the Cockplay woodland scheme which was designed by landowner Buccleuch Estates together with their agent Tilhill in 2016 and would like all information that relates to Environmental Impact Assessments from 1 January 2010 to the EIA a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500460870
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Design and approval materials of the Cockplay woodland development: EIR release

All materials related to the design and approval of the Cockplay, Langholm, woodland development which received EIA consent in 2016. Cockplay is a 356ha development (contiguous with the current 1050ha Warblaw site), that was developed by previous landowner Buccleuch. Please include copies of all the maps and paperwor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500460894
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment recipients removed from caseload: FOI release

Request for information 1: In 2024 the number of distinct recipients who were removed from the ADP caseload. Request for information 2: In 2024 the number of distinct recipients who were removed from the ADP caseload in each calendar month. Request for information 3: For (request 1) and (request 2) please provide the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: FOI/202500461157
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Elon Musk and President Carter: FOI release

The full email chain in Doc 007 of this released Scottish Government FOI, with the subject line RE: Note Verbale: Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Elon Musk: FOI release (14 February 2025) Microsoft Word - Annex - Redacted - Final - For release https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.32(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: FOI/202500461668
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Bill correspondence: EIR release

1. Any briefing or speaking notes provided to Alasdair Allan ahead of his ministerial statement on Wednesday 3 April 2025 on the Heat in Buildings bill. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500461314
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding minimum income guarantee: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis about a minimum income guarantee, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500460002
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Child Payment (SCP) applicant statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of applicants currently in receipt of Scottish Child Payment (SCP) who receive this payment for four eligible children. Request for information 2: The number of applicants currently in receipt of SCP who receive this payment for five eligible children. Request for information 3: ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500461350
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and SalMar Aker Ocean: EIR Review

Original Request: 202500456187 All email correspondence between your domain ("@gov.scot") and the domain "@salmarakerocean.no" between January 1st 2024 and the date at which you process this request, inclusive.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500460409 review of 202500456187
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence for the Remote, Rural and Islands Overarching Task & Finish Group: FOI release

You asked for meeting minutes, agendas, briefings and papers for the remote and rural task and finish group for meetings from October 2024 to date, and the group’s most recent terms of reference.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500464864
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A90 trunk road pedestrian overbridges: FOI release

"I am writing regarding the ongoing works to renew pedestrian overbridges on the A90 Trunk Road through Dundee. As part of these works, temporary pedestrian crossings are being installed while the bridges are replaced. I would appreciate it if you could provide information on the cost of the bridge refurbishment work...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500464377
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or NHS Grampian in relation to the incident declared on 29 November 2024: FOI release

All communications from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or NHS Grampian in relation to the incident declared on 29 November 2024 at ARI, between 28 November 2024 and 6 December 2024. In particular, any information about whether NHS Grampian declared it was in need of support or assistance for the 'critical incident' mentioned...

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

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500459911
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister correspondence including phrase "full fiscal autonomy": FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, John Swinney (or his private office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500458993
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Agri Environmental Climate Scheme - planting or replanting of hedges data: EIR release

You asked for how many metres of hedging has been approved but are not yet claimed? For this request, please include as much information on the beneficiaries as possible as part of yourresponse and thenumber of metres per beneficiary. Please only include information on applications that have been approved but are not...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.45 s.82 s.94 s.17 s.1 s.32 s.75 s.85 s.67 s.50 s.42 s.95 s.46 s.66 s.58 s.72 s.91 s.20 s.10 s.92 s.15 s.40 s.39 s.25 s.49 s.68 s.34 s.71 s.78 s.53 s.74 s.83 s.65 s.88 s.97 s.43 s.13 s.99 s.56 s.14 s.90

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: EIR/202500461586
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres: FOI Review

Orignal request: 202500448625 I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2024 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI 202500459137 review of 202500448625
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on IT systems and external consultancy services since 2016: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of the £203 million spent on the IT system and external consultancy services since 2016. Specifically: The total amount paid to each external company involved in the system’s development, maintenance, and administration. An itemised list of the services provided by these external companies, distin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459045
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Repairing Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building: FOI release

All correspondence held about repairing Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500461994
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Capital spending and budget: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about the government's £130m capital underspend, between June 1 2024 and August 1 2024? Could you supply all correspondence between John Swinney (o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500462167
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Special Adviser's correspondence which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”: FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, any Special Adviser which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

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

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500459481
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Director General Scottish Exchequer correspondence including phrase "full fiscal autonomy": FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, Alyson Stafford (or her office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

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

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500459505
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Director of Fiscal Sustainability and Exchequer Development correspondence on Full Fiscal Autonomy: FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, Jennie Barugh (or her office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

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

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500459506
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence for meeting with Eric Trump: FOI release

All correspondence that led to the meeting between Swinney and Forbes and Eric Trump, as well as the notes (including the agenda from the meeting).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500457540
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting information: FOI release

The full minutes of the meeting between John Swinney and Eric Trump on March 13. Any correspondence between Mr Swinney and Mr Trump or anyone acting for him in the run up to the meeting.

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

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458588
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation and correspondence regarding Eric Trump meeting: FOI release

All items of information in all briefings prepared for the First Minister and other participants in the meeting held at Bute House on 13 March 2025 between the First Minister and Eric Trump, and in all briefings prepared for any preparatory meetings or calls. All minutes, notes, and other records of the 13 March meeti...

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

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458890
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector