Scottish Government FOI Index

5,100releases indexed

7,880attachments found

25.5avg calendar days

2,063partially withheld

2025-01-20oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,063 unclear 1,290 not held 828 released 339 already published 242 cost limit 170 clarification 87 withheld 62 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1471 s.34(1) 1108 s.20 1050 s.30 886 s.39(2) 882 s.17(1) 766 s.25(1) 651 s.10(4) 547 s.11(2) 450 s.29(1) 364 s.2 349 s.3 262

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 365 releases · 25.8 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 308 releases · 28.3 avg days Marine Directorate 194 releases · 26.7 avg days People Directorate 192 releases · 23.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 176 releases · 26.8 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 173 releases · 27.7 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 171 releases · 31.7 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 157 releases · 23.9 avg days

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1,108 matching releases

Scottish Budget and NorthLink Ferries correspondence: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence between Shona Robison, her advisors, and Hannah Mary Goodlad, from 20 January 2025 to 20 January 2026, regarding the Scottish Budget and NorthLink Ferries.

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600502437
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Budget 2026 to 2027 correspondence: FOI release

The following requests have been allocated to the Director General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance for handling: 1. Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about planned Scottish Pa...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600502416
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Updates from Lord Advocate to First Minister on criminal cases: FOI release

On Wednesday 18th February 2026, in answer to an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament, the Lord Advocate said that there had been other instances where: "a similar process has been undertaken in relation to informing the First Minister of important stages in high-profile and sensitive cases." Please provide the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.26 s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600507562
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings of Short Life Working Group on the Supreme Court Judgment in FWS vs Scottish Ministers: FOI release

The following information: “1. Copies of all minutes from meetings of the (Short Life) Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs. Scottish Ministers. 2. Copies of all agendas, briefings, discussion papers, consultation documents, presentations etc. discussed at these ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600501935
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Emails sent from the Lord Advocate's work email on the 25 of February 2026: FOI release

I’d like to FOI all send emails of the Lord Advocate work email on the 25 of February 2026.

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600508695
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bond supplier day information: FOI release

On 26th January 2026, in connection with the Scottish Government’s bond programme, a “Supplier Information Day” was held at Scotland House in London. Please provide the following information about this event: (1.) The full text of John Swinney’s remarks. (2.) The full text of remarks made by any other representatives...

FOI not held 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600503390
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation, analysis and advice to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Scottish Government bonds: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Scottish Government bonds in 2025.

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600506220
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Gateway Review 2031 Census information: FOI release

On 20 November 2025, 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 '2031 Census' which is named on this list. In order ...

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202500495004
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lord Mandelson communications: FOI release

Any and all emails, WhatsApps, texts, or other forms of communications currently held by the Scottish Government sent to, or received from, Peter Mandelson.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600509305
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Prestwick Airport, US military and Iran documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Prestwick Airport, US military, Iran, from 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600509656
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Scottish Government’s plans to issue bonds minutes/notes from meetings: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings and updates written for/by the Scottish Government’s, plus minutes/notes from meetings about plans to issue bonds, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202500486342
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the unimplemented provisions of the Railway Policing Act 2017: FOI Review

Original Request 202600504892 I'd like to make a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 for copies of any internal discussions within the Scottish Government, and any discussions with external bodies in the last three years about implementing the so far unimplemented provisions of the Railway Pol...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/ 202600512403 Review of 202600504892
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Ministers and officials introductory meeting with Equinor representative: FOI release

“Please could you search your records from 1st January 2017 to the time at which you process this request and provide me with: 1. a list of any meetings between Scottish ministers and officials and Hannah Mary Goodlad. For each meeting please provide copies of any agendas, minutes and notes produced along with the dat...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512115
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence sent or received by Special Advisers mentioning Scotonomics: FOI Release

For the period 18th November 2025 - date, please prove all correspondence (by email or by direct messaging application) sent or received by Special Advisers which mentions either William Thomson or Scotonomics.

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512102
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Criminalisation of the purchase of sex in Scotland information: FOI release

You asked for “information concerning the appointment of Fiona Taylor QPM as Chair of the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex in Scotland, announced to the Criminal Justice Committee on 11 March 2026”. Specifically, you asked for: 1. Records relating to the decision to appoint Fiona Ta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600510439
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A737 improvements at Beith project and junction safety: EIR release

I would like to request all copies of correspondence since 6 May 2021 between Transport Scotland and the following representatives: West of Scotland MSP Jamie Greene West of Scotland MSP Pam Gosal West of Scotland MSP Russell Findlay North Ayrshire Council Cllr Ronald Stalker Regarding the A737 Improvements at Beith ...

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600504906
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Internal Scottish Government correspondence and documentation discussing reference no. 202500494326: FOI Release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence (by email or by direct messaging application) or documentation discussing the correspondence with reference number 202500494326.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512082
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence about the Scottish Water water charge rise: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, held about the Scottish Water water charge rise, between January 1 2026 and February 15 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511707
Directorate
Topic

NHS Scotland finance directors group meeting agendas and calendar year 2024: FOI release

“Please provide the agendas of all the meetings of the NHS Scotland finance directors group in the 2024 calendar year.”

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

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511560
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Board financial plan for 2026–27: FOI release

“Please provide correspondence sent to NHS boards since 1st December 2025 that sets out financial planning rules for the 26-27 financial year.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.29(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511491
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Graduate Visa proposal and International Student Welfare policy: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, reports or policy documents produced or received by the Scottish Government in the last three years relating to the proposed Scottish Graduate Visa, including any communications with the UK Home Office on this matter. The Scottish Government's current assessment of the impact of the UK Go...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511350
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Forestry information related to trees removal: EIR release

Over the course of two weeks from 20th Feb 2026, around 50 significant, mature pine trees were removed from land adjacent to Scorguie Road, Inverness, following the refusal of planning permission to develop that land. The removal of the trees was mentioned during the Highland Council committee hearing as being part of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600512287
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information in relation to Aird Salmon Farm: EIR release

1. Sea-lice data submitted by the operator For the period 1 June 2025 to the present, please provide: All weekly sea-lice returns submitted by the site operator for the site “Aird”, including: the weekly average adult female lice values any nil returns any reasons given for no count any metadata or explanatory notes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497836
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various queries relating to the Education sector in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many newly-qualified teaching staff have taken part in the Teacher Induction Scheme in each of the last five years and where they were posted? 2. All feedback received by the Scottish Government from schools and teachers to its Building positive relationships in schools guidance, between September 1 2025 and De...

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

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497557
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland roadworks M8 Junction 26: EIR release

" .. under freedom of information, please can you provide the following information. Contact made to Trunk Road defect reporting line 0800 0281414 time of call, reference number and information passed to South west control room. Action taken by control room, resources deployed with supporting vehicle tracker informat...

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

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600513813
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport