Scottish Government FOI Index

4,100releases indexed

6,376attachments found

25.6avg calendar days

1,683partially withheld

2025-05-08oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 1,683 unclear 998 not held 683 released 264 already published 195 cost limit 138 clarification 71 withheld 52 transferred 16

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1230 s.34(1) 920 s.20 818 s.30 745 s.39(2) 676 s.17(1) 634 s.25(1) 505 s.10(4) 431 s.11(2) 362 s.29(1) 297 s.2 287 s.3 212

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 298 releases · 25.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 254 releases · 28.0 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 173 releases · 27.7 avg days Marine Directorate 150 releases · 26.9 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 149 releases · 32.6 avg days People Directorate 144 releases · 23.2 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 132 releases · 26.4 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 120 releases · 23.8 avg days

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48 matching releases

Social Security Scotland - Benefit payment statistics for claimants living abroad: FOI release

Request for information 1: How many people who are living abroad or moved abroad have claimed benefits in each of the last three years? Request for information 2: Could you breakdown per year, what country they were living in and what benefits they were claiming? Request for information 3: Could you also supply wh...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.12

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600501192
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Staff feedback on election guidance: FOI release

1) Any correspondence including Teams messages, emails, or intranet posts or comments on or to the Election 2026 Internal Readiness Project Board. 2) Any actions note, agendas, meeting minutes, or documents prepared for or distributed by the board, including any summaries of findings or survey results. 3) Any respons...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509907
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

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

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information relates to the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: 1. EVIDENCE BASE 1.1 Please provide all written evidence, submissions, reports, research papers, safety data, and statistical analyses that were received by or commissioned by the Scottis...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.1 s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600511564
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Greens documentation about the budget: FOI release

1. All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Greens and the Scottish Government about the budget in the last two months. 2. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analys...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507492
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Trans documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing, analysis, to/from or mentions Scottish Trans from last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including c...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.12 s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507518
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence from the Directorate for Justice regarding various queries: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Non-fatal strangulation not being a standalone offence in Scotland, from the last three months? Could you supply any analysis or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.32(1) s.36(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600505829
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Governance, staffing arrangements and performance management of the Techscaler contract: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the governance, staffing arrangements, and performance management of the £42 million Techscaler contract. Specifically, I am investigating the circumstances, operational discussions, and secondment arrangements involving Scottish Government personnel transitioning to the de...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.30 s.12

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511129
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Funding for Intercultural Youth Scotland charity: FOI release

Copies of all contracts and/or agreements regarding funding for the charity Intercultural Youth Scotland, since it was incorporated in 2021. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and this charity, since January 1, 2023. Please include copies of any reports etc commissioned by the charity which the governme...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505548
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Scottish Transport Summit information and ScotZeb funding data: FOI release

1. Could you supply full minutes and briefings from the Scottish Transport Summit held on September 17 2025? 2. How much money has been earmarked for ScotZeb funding in each of the tranches, how much has been spent in total, with a breakdown of where the money went and how much has been left over, and what this money ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.20 s.39 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600500907
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence and activity involving Special Adviser emails: FOI release

1. Since the start of 2025, please provide a list of the FOI's which have been subject to consideration by the FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot email address and/or Special Adviser emails. 2. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot and the FOI Unit since January 1, 2025. 3. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501632
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Departure of CalMac Ferries Ltd.chief executive: FOI release

I am seeking recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the departure of CalMac chief executive Robbie Drummond and the severance or settlement arrangements associated with his exit. Time period: 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2025. Information requested Please provide copies of any recorded informati...

FOI cost limit 45 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30

Published: 2026-03-23
Reference: FOI/202600500786
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation mentioning Irvine Welsh and Scottish Fiscal Commission: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which is to/from or mentions Irvine Welsh from the last three months? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498587
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Catholic Church communications regarding the COVID pandemic: FOI Review

Original request 202500493077 All information and communications generated, received, sent and retained about the COVID Pandemic and/or the elderly, disabled and NHS Nursing personal between the Scottish Government and Scottish Catholic Church regarding the dates of 1/1/2020 all the way through to the date of 1/1/2023...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500497845 Review of 202500493077
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Communications and information relating to the James Hamilton report and associated published legal advice (case reference number 281/2025): FOI Appeal

Original request - 202400438168 Within the legal advice published by the Scottish Government on the 26th of October 2024, in response to FOI 202400394394, on page 69 the following passage exists: "Thus REDACTED, request that Mr Hamilton be permitted to engage independent legal advice and charge the costs to the Scott...

FOI cost limit 70 score 271 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.12(1) s.26 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 36 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202400438168 - Appeal
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Chief Social Work Adviser correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence in the last 3 months to date between the Chief Social Work Adviser and each of the following: (1) Professor Alexis Jay (2) Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (3) The Justice Secretary's private secretary and wider private office. (4) Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (5) The Edu...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498571
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding child grooming inquiry and court case between Scottish Government and For Women Scotland: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence received by the Scottish Government about an inquiry into child grooming, since September 10 2025, and all internal correspondence and discussions about the Scottish Government commenting on the court case between the Scottish Government and For Women Scotland about trans prisoners in S...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.12 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500495657
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Documentation regarding the Mental Health and Policing Partnership Delivery Group: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Mental Health & Policing Partnership Delivery Group for the period 1 January 2022 – present: 1. All minutes, including draft and final versions. 2. All papers circulated to the group (briefing notes, updates, presentations, risk registers, problem profiles, or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.12 36 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496472
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Brussels trip documentation: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation seen by John Swinney or his office about Angela Constance's trip to Brussels on November 19? When was John Swinney made aware of Ms Constance heading to Brussels on that date? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and receive...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495530
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Tong Park housing scheme: FOI release

For TIG (Tighean Innse Gall) scheme with Calmax Construction Ltd in Lewis at Tong Park: 1. any and all documentation and communications relating to the scheme. 2. the contract agreed to by TIG (Tighean Innse Gall) for the funding. 3. plans and documents supplied for registration; and 4. any funding or support TIG (...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494780
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between Ministers regarding grooming gangs: FOI release

Any emails, letters, or other written correspondence sent by members of the public (constituents or non-constituents) to the current and former First Ministers, and Audrey Nicholl MSP, between 1 January 2014 and 20 November 2025 that contain one of more of several phrases.

FOI cost limit 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500495038
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Minutes from meetings regarding transgender policies: FOI release

1. Could you supply all meetings about transgender policies held/attended by Kaukab Stewart and minutes/notes from these from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefi...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493459
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Hybrid working policy for Core Civil Servants meeting notes: FOI release

The following information; Please provide all meeting notes and of any internal discussions between Scottish government officials regarding the updated hybrid working policy for core civil servants. Please also provide meeting notes between government officials and trade unions PCS and the FDA in relation to the polic...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490187
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation held by the Scottish Governments regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): FOI release

2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about Iran, between June 15 2025 and September 15 2025? 3. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, in...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491175
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government Pay Award 2025-26 correspondence and information: FOI release

1. ALL internal correspondence from the past 6 months on PAY AWARD 2025 2026. 2. ALL external correspondence from the past 6 months on PAY AWARD 2025 2026. 3. ALL information held on PAY AWARD 2025 2026.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492495
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector