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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3,727 matching releases

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and Cabinet Secretary for Housing that mentions "Path To Balance": FOI Review

Original request: 202500494290 All correspondence between Shona Robison and her office, and Cabinet Secretary Mairi McAllan and her office that mentions Path To Balance or is related to Path To Balance. Can I also have sight of all correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary and the Director General for housing that...

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

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: FOI/202600500945 Review of 202500494290
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Seal and salmon farms since 1 February 2021: EIR Review

Original request - 202200333363 "Please provide information on seals and salmon farms since 1 February 2021. Please include photos, videos, letters, emails and any other documents in relation to seals and salmon farms. Please include data and information on any seals trapped, shot, killed and injured at and close to...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.16(3) s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: EIR/202300352521 Review of 202200333363
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Glasgow's Union Street recovery following fire: FOI release

Please share all reports, correspondence and plans relating to the reopening on Union Street and surrounding area following the Union Corner fire on March 8. Please include correspondence from the date of the fire to receipt (8th March onwards).Please share all reports, correspondence and plans relating to the reopenin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600517961
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Refugee Council regarding voting rights: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, meeting minutes) between Scottish Government ministers or officials and the Scottish Refugee Council between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2020 that discuss extending voting rights to foreign nationals or ref...

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

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600517326
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and Equality Network: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence, including emails and direct messages, agendas, minutes or notes of meetings or phone calls, between the Scottish Government and Equality Network. This should cover the period from 1st January 2026 to the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600516974
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Candidacy election rights correspondence: FOI release

I am writing to submit a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request copies of all ministerial submissions and briefing notes provided to Scottish Government ministers between 1 January 2023 and 31 January 2025 that recom...

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517333
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding voting rights: FOI release

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517335
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, 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

Job titles and responsibilities of Constitutional Briefing Team: FOI release

Please list the civil servants who work in the Constitutional Briefing Unit, by name or by job title, and provide the job decision for each position.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507650
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications between First Minister and refugee charities: FOI release

1. All emails, letters, WhatsApp messages, and meeting notes between the First Minister’s office (including the First Minister, his private office, and special advisers) and refugee charities in Scotland from January 2023 to present. 2. Please include communications with (but not limited to): Scottish Refugee Council,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517295
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding awarded to organisations under the Delivering Equally Safe initiative: FOI release

Please provide the grant offer letters for the following organisations who were awarded funding under Delivering Equally Safe 2026-27. Please also provide any submitted applications for the funding by these organisations. Close the Gap Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre Engender Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis JustRight Scotl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 282 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600516968
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

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

Documentation on Energy Consents Unit decision to change public representation submissions: EIR release

Context The ECU website states that representations@gov.scot “can no longer be used to submit public representations for cases where the public consultation opened on or after 16 January 2026” and that representations must be submitted via the portal (with limited exceptions). I am seeking the recorded information exp...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.4 s.20 s.6 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: EIR/202600506152
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Equality and Human Rights Fund grant offer letters: FOI release

Please provide the grant offer letters for the organisations that received funding under the gender equality section of the Equality and Human Rights Fund, starting from 01 April 2026. Please also provide any applications for this funding submitted by these organisations.

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

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600516965
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Information Commissioner for specific date: FOI release

All correspondence sent to/from the Scottish Information Commissioner, and minutes/notes from any meetings between the Scottish Information Commissioner and the Scottish Government, between February 15 2026 and March 25 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600517094
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme data sharing information: FOI release

1. Details of any data sharing agreements between the Scottish Government and the UK Home Office regarding asylum seekers and refugees. 2. What data is shared (e.g. homelessness presentations, accommodation status, outcomes).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600517191
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between transport ministers regarding the awarding of contracts by ScotRail: FOI release

Correspondence since 1 July 2025 between transport ministers (or their private offices) and other parties regarding the awarding of contracts by ScotRail.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600501903
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the A830 near Glenfinnan: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A830 near Glenfinnan. In particular, we require the following information:- Records of tree and vegetation inspections carried out on the A830 near Glenfinnan in the 24 months prior to 22 January 2025. Records of any tree and vegetation works ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 20 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600504911
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Data request for Regional Transport Strategy - Tactran monitoring study: FOI release

Jacobs has recently been commissioned by Tactran to produce a monitoring report for their Regional Transport Strategy (RTS). The RTS includes an Outcome Monitoring Framework, which sets out a range of indicators against which outcomes should be assessed, including some focused on network resilience. We are therefore l...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600507605
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Lord Advocate correspondence regarding the criminal case against former Chief Executive of the SNP: FOI release

Please provide all emails sent or received by the Lord Advocate and/or her advisers on Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th February 2026 regarding the release of a Freedom of Information request that showed the Lord Advocate sent a minute updating the First Minister on developments in the criminal case again...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600507581
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Transport Scotland's pledge to dual the A96 documentation: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about the pledge to dual the A96, between January 1 2026 and January 15 2026

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600502417
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Public Sector workforce reduction: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including all correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about plans to cut 11,000 public sector jobs as part of efficiency savings, from the last two weeks.

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

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600502383
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings with Working Group on the Supreme Court judgement in FWS Vs. Scottish Ministers: FOI release

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 since 8/12/25. 2. Copies of all agendas, briefings, discussion papers, consultation documents, presentations etc. discussed at these meetings, sent ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600501938
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector