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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5,149 matching releases

Education leadership and digital/procurement contact information: FOI release

The names, job titles, and professional contact email addresses for senior individuals involved in the leadership, delivery, or procurement of education services and supporting digital systems within your authority.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600513876
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Operation Talla: FOI release

I would like to request all correspondence that happened involving Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs in both the spiers report and operation talla.

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

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600513926
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Hilton Garden City Rosyth mid-market rental development: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the Hilton Garden City development in Rosyth, Fife, and the Mid-Market Rent properties within that development.

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

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600514115
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit comment submission queries: FOI release

The Oban Times recently carried an article concerning the decision by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) to stop members of the public from submitting comments to it by email about energy-related planning applications. A spokesperson speaking on behalf of the ECU is quoted in the article as saying, inter alia, "This [i.e....

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600513762
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi medical information: FOI release

1) Any summaries, briefings or reports provided to Ministers regarding the medical condition and prognosis of Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi in advance of the August 2009 compassionate release decision; 2) Any correspondence or internal communications discussing the medical evidence relied upon in assessing life expectancy; 3...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513608
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Deputy First Minister materials related to the 2026-27 budget: FOI release

All information, workbooks, emails etc of contact between the Deputy First Minister, and the portfolio finance team of that specific portfolio, that co ordinated the financial data for the 2026-27 budget. I want all internal information regarding the portfolios allocations and how this was allocated.

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

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513722
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Job Descriptions of The Lord Lyon King of Arms and The Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records: FOI release

Given recruitment for the below positions were undertaken by the Scottish Government / HM Civil Service in Scotland, and are presently publicly funded positions paid by HM Civil Service in Scotland and sponsored by the Scottish Government Directorate for Justice, please may I request under the relevant information righ...

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

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600514252
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Techscaler financial reporting and oversight documents: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the £42.4 million Techscaler contract awarded to CodeBase in July 2022. The Early Evaluation of the Techscaler Programme 2022-24 (published February 2026) identifies staff costs as the programme's largest expenditure and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513352
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Citizens Theatre funding documentation: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about funding for the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, between February 1 2026 and March 24 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513406
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister documentation which mentions Israel: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation seen by John Swinney, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions Israel, between February 15 2026 and March 24 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.28 s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513292
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

Original Request 202600505107 Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.42 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600509805 Review of 202600505107
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Audit Scotland and Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings/phone calls between Audit Scotland and the Scottish Government from the last month? It was later clarified that the month referred to was February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600511161
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Techscaler contract details: FOI release

Please provide the following information: 1. Contractual Technical Specifications: Any specific schedules or appendices within the July 2022 contract that mandate or define the technology platforms, software systems, or digital tools CodeBase must utilise to deliver the programme’s "Social Infrastructure" and "Online ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.12 s.30 s.70A s.20 s.44A s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513345
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.42 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600505107 Review of 202600505107
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan 2023-2029 Consultation documentation: FOI release

You asked for a copy of Alma’s winning bid for the tender to provide the ‘Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses for: BSL National Plan 2023-2029 Consultation’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.38 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600514605
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Government report on home education information: FOI release

1. A copy of the report, if it has been completed. 2. If the report has not yet been published, any draft versions, working papers, or scoping documents prepared in relation to it. 3. Any internal correspondence (including emails, briefings, minutes, or submissions) held by the Scottish Government concerning: the co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 22 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600513113
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Invest to Save Fund award to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar: FOI release

I am writing to make a formal request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I refer to the Scottish Government’s award of £300,000 to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to enable further development of working models for a Single Authority Model (SAM) for the Western Isles, as part of wider publ...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.4 s.8 s.12 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600514050
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Council Tax banding queries: FOI release

Request 1 - 202600512895: I would like to see any mention of Council Tax band differences between Scotland and England which are discussed with or communicated to or by the First Minister or where any comparison is being made about relative cost of Council Tax bands across the UK including guidance of information or g...

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

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600512895
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Re-conviction statistics for male offenders: FOI release

Please provide statistical information for the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016 2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 offender cohort on one-year reconviction outcomes for male offenders in Scotland. I am requesting data broken down by: - age at index conviction, preferably by ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600514951
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme: FOI release

For the period 4th December 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence (by email or direct messaging application) involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme.

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

Published: 2026-05-15
Reference: FOI/202600513013
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence discussing the response to FOI request 202600503390: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers), by email or by direct messaging application, discussing the response to FOI request 202600503390.

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

Published: 2026-05-15
Reference: FOI/202600512984
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Education Scotland - Scrutiny Directorate workforce data: FOI release

Please provide the following data regarding the contract status and promotional structure within the Scrutiny Directorate (the Inspectorate) for the current financial year (2025/26) and the previous two financial years (2023/24 and 2024/25).

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600504606
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government reports or briefings containing annual miscarriage estimates: FOI release

Please can you provide the estimated number of miscarriage for each of the last 10 years for which data are available, including: Any national-level estimates produced or used by the Scottish Government; Any analyses, reports, or briefings (including internal papers) that include annual miscarriage estimates.

FOI already published 80 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600513077
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Compensation for miscarriages of justice queries: FOI release

If anyone was given compensation, in the last 10 years, how many a year and how much.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.38(1)

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600506176
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding stakeholder engagement process and information session pertaining to non-surgical cosmetics procedure bill: FOI release

1. Design and Purpose of the Information Session All internal documents, briefing notes, emails or meeting records which define or describe the purpose of the session, including whether it was intended to constitute stakeholder engagement. Any documents distinguishing between “information provision” and “stakeholder e...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.1 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512523
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector