Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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3,589 matching releases

Documents held on ERDM system containing the phrase 'full fiscal autonomy': FOI release

All documents held within the Scottish Government’s eRDM system, and created since created since 8th May 2024, which contain the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”. If we cannot provide all the documents, you asked that we disclose how many such documents exist within the eRDM.

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

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: FOI/202500458990
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cost analysis on heat pump policy: EIR release

Information on the cost analysis on this policy, or any impact reports that have been done to get information on the fuel poverty that is created through the use of heat pumps.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-04
Reference: EIR/202500468946
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road upgrades, repairs and costs correspondence with Scottish Greens: EIR release

All correspondence held and minutes/notes from meetings between Fiona Hyslop and/or Transport Scotland and the Scottish Greens regarding roads upgrades/repairs/costs, from the last three months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-04
Reference: EIR/202500469077
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Technical review of the Bonjedward House access from A68: EIR release

The technical review report of the Bonjedward House access from A68.

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

Published: 2025-08-04
Reference: EIR/202500470180
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Winter Fuel Payment documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal) minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the Winter Fuel Payment, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-04
Reference: FOI/202500468815
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Phase stage diagram for the traffic light sequence at the Myrekirk roundabout: FOI release

Records held by you pertaining to the phase stage diagram for the traffic light sequence at the Myrekirk Roundabout, Junction on the A90 Kingsway. You stated "We have been furnished with timings for the Myrekirk roundabout lights by Dundee City Council. They have advised that we would require the phase stage diagram f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500470374
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Screening opinions requiring Environmental Impact Assessment consent: EIR release

According to a letter dated 4 July 2024 sent by Scottish Forestry to Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) in respect of Scottish Forestry's failure to comply with the law by failing to publish screening opinions on its website (ESS ref: IESS.24.015), it states that: Since 2017, 15 cases have had a screening opinion ...

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

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: EIR/202500457692
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Running Out Racism correspondence and meetings: FOI release

1. The dates and locations of all meetings between 1 December 2021 and 26 March 2025 that Scottish Government ministers or Scottish Government officials had (a) with Running out Racism (with or without others) and/or (b) with Paul Reddish (with or without others). 2. Any and all letters, emails or other forms of commu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500459291
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Tradebe documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Tradebe, between November 1 2024 and February 1 2025.

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

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500463553
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Glenmuckloch to Glenglass Reinforcement Project communications: EIR Review

Original request 202500449632 Copies of all electronic and hand written notes, memos, discussions, drafts, correspondence, emails and material received and issued by the Scottish Ministers, Scottish Power Transmission, or by any agent or representative on its behalf, and to any third party relating to the following li...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: EIR/202500466627 Review of 202500449632
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) application information: EIR release

Could you please forward associated documents to original Forestry Grant Scheme application (case reference 24FGS79539), any public comments raised, FSG officer response to comments, and final decision paperwork. This documentation does not seem to be available online, only this email address is referenced.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500461882
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Violence Reduction Unit funding correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit which discussed Scottish Government funding for the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit for the period 8th May 2024 – date (30/05). Additionally, and over the same period, please list all meetings (in person or virtual) between th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: FOI/202500468570
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A96 Traffic Regulation Orders and traffic study: EIR release

A copy of the relevant TROs for the recent changes to the speed limit on the A96 at Nairn. Also, I am aware of a traffic study conducted with temporary traffic counters recently, can you please provide me with a copy of the report/data from this study, including the data in machine readable format.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: EIR/202500467545
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial salary increase timing and messaging records: FOI Review

Original request 202500462016 Access to records related to the timing and public messaging of the recent ministerial salary increase. Specifically: 1. **Internal Communications:** - Emails, meeting minutes, and memos between the Office of the First Minister and the Public Relations teams discussing how the timing of ...

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

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500466490 Review of 202500462016
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Wrasse fishing season information: EIR release

1) A specimen copy of any instructions given out, through any medium to fishermen, individually or collectively, advising them that the wrasse fishing season was not opening on May 1st 2025. 2) A specimen copy of letters of derogation sent out, if any, to fishermen for the wrasse fishery in 2025. 3 ) Any information ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: EIR/202500468161
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Kneecap correspondence: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, memos, briefing papers or any other information you hold in relation to Kneecap covering 2025.

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

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500467865
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Mass stranding of pilot whales information: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and British Divers Marine Life Rescue, UK Cetacean Strandings Investigations Programme, British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme regarding the mass stranding of pilot whales in Lewis in July 2023 (pod of 55 died) and the mass str...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: EIR/202500467178
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Economy's meetings with the Night Time Industries Association: FOI release

Names and organisations of all attendees, copies of all briefings, readouts and other meeting memoranda, copies of correspondence including letters, emails and attachments between Kate Forbes MSP and the NTIA generated in the period 01 July - 30 September 2024. Related to below meetings: 2024-07-14 - Kate Forbes MSP m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500468283
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers on the electricity market and/or wider net zero issues: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202500461036 The above referenced FOI response provided an item with the title "Minister for Independence: Introduction to Building a New Scotland: Net Zero Policy: 31.05.23 –file note" That item includes the following remark: "Officials confirmed tha...

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: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500465514
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Former Independent Adviser to the Scottish Government communications: FOI Review

Original request 202500458906 In regards to the FOI below, in regards to the 2nd question: "[23/03/2021, 23:08:13] James Hamilton: Hi [Redacted] There is some irony in the fact that the official redactors left far more information in the text than there was in my anonymised versions!" 1) What form of communication i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.21(4) s.38(1) s.26 s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500464600 Review of 202500458906
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy Director of Propriety and Ethics correspondence with various members of the People Directorate: FOI Review

Original request 202500457465 I would like copies of all correspondence between Ashleigh Gray and Judith Mackinnon. I would like copies of all correspondence between Ashleigh Gray and Nicola Richards. I would like copies of all correspondence between Ashleigh Gray and Barbara Allison.

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

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500466185 Review of 202500457465
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Building a New Scotland: A stronger economy with independence correspondence: FOI release

Since the publication of the paper Building a New Scotland: A stronger economy with independence on 17th October 2022, please provide all correspondence received from persons or organisations outside the Scottish Government which commented on the contents of that paper.

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

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: FOI/202500466611
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Visit to Granton Station View for the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from the meeting, briefings, analysis, from Shirley-Anne Somerville's visit to Granton Station View for the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator (EHD) on October 28 [2024].

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

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: FOI/202500465766
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Aggregated catch data from Scottish registered vessels with scallop dredge licences: EIR release

Aggregated catch data from Scottish-registered vessels that hold a scallop dredge licence, and >12m, includes tonnes of species landed per scallop stock assessment area. I have delineated the ICES Statistical areas in the attached form.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500465828
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Care correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence received by the Scottish Government or Ministers [between January 2024 - April 2025] from Karen Hedge or Donald Macaskill. Please forward all emails sent to them by the Minister Ms Todd or on behalf of her [and] all emails sent to KH and/or DM by the Scottish Government relating to Annes Law/ visitin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.40 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: FOI/202500466738
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector