Scottish Government FOI Index

8,100releases indexed

12,778attachments found

26.3avg calendar days

3,233partially withheld

2024-04-15oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,233 unclear 2,138 not held 1,271 released 577 already published 335 cost limit 300 clarification 127 withheld 93 transferred 26

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2197 s.20 1678 s.34(1) 1655 s.39(2) 1422 s.30 1343 s.17(1) 1138 s.25(1) 1033 s.10(4) 875 s.11(2) 707 s.29(1) 577 s.2 501 s.3 379

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 535 releases · 27.5 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 486 releases · 27.5 avg days Population Health Directorate 333 releases · 25.2 avg days Marine Directorate 321 releases · 26.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 311 releases · 25.6 avg days People Directorate 268 releases · 24.4 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 247 releases · 31.4 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 221 releases · 24.0 avg days

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2,197 matching releases

Correspondence mentioning the phrase "Fiona McQueen" sent to or by Ministers: FOI release

'All correspondence mentioning the phrase "Fiona McQueen" sent to or by Ministers since 1 February 2026'

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600507733
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, 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

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

Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education) (Scotland) Bill meetings: FOI release

Details of all meetings held between officials and/or the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and stakeholders during which any of the following topics were discussed, between July 2025 and December 2025: religious observance in schools; the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC C...

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

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202500498500
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence between the Justice Secretary and Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

1. Any record provided by the Justice Secretary Angela Constance to her private ministerial office or other Scottish government officials of her call with Professor Alexis Jay on December 6, 2025. 2. Confirmation of whether any other Scottish Government officials were on the call and if any minute was taken. 3. Provi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202500498679
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Police Scotland's data recording systems: FOI release

(1) Any correspondence sent from Angela Constance or Siobhian Brown regarding Police Scotland's data recording systems since the start of 2026. (2) Any correspondence received by Angela Constance or Siobhian Brown regarding Police Scotland's data recording systems since the start of 2026.

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

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511625
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

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

NHS directors of finance group meetings and agenda: FOI release

"Please provide the agenda, papers (including appendices) and minutes of the most recent meeting of the NHS Scotland directors of finance group."

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

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511492
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

Briefings to Ministers on England's 10 Year Health Plan: FOI release

''Any briefings to Scottish ministers on England's 10 Year Health Plan, published in July 2025. Please provide any briefings in June, July, August and September 2025.''

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

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511487
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Communications discussing the Scottish Information Commissioner's statement relating to Hamilton Inquiry: FOI release

All communications discussing the SIC's statement (published here - https://www.foi.scot/preposterous-excuses-given-latest-scottish-government-non-compliance).

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

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511015
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

List of individuals the Chief Economist shared the article “Infinite and Everywhere” published by These Islands with: FOI release

The following information: On 13th February 2025, the Scottish Government’s Chief Economist Gary Gillespie was sent the article “Infinite and Everywhere”, published by These Islands. Please list all people who Gary Gillespie shared this article with, by name if possible, and by position if naming is not possible. In...

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

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

List of Justice and Home Affairs briefing materials concerning Alexis Jay correspondence and parliamentary record: FOI release

A list of all ministerial briefing submissions, advice notes, or internal summaries provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs between 26 September 2025 and the 11th of December which relate to: the letter sent by Professor Alexis Jay to the Cabinet Secretary on 26 September any consideration of co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497894
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence and briefings and the costs of Deputy First Minister of Scotland trip to Stornoway on November 5: FOI release

“Correspondence sent and received, analysis and briefings and the full costs of Kate Forbes trip to Stornoway on November 5”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511063
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, 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

Policy on funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for eligible two‑year‑olds: FOI release

1. Policy Rationale and Evidence Base Any documentation, briefing papers, ministerial submissions, impact assessments, or internal analyses outlining the rationale for extending funded ELC to two‑year‑olds based on parental benefit status. Any modelling or evidence used to support the statement that this policy would ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511271
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Director General Corporate recruitment exercise information: FOI release

1. The number of candidates who applied for the role of DG Corporate. 2. The number of internal vs external candidates at application stage. 3. The number of candidates shortlisted for interview. 4. The number of internal vs external candidates who progressed to interview. 5. Number of appointable candidates. 6. C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.6 s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600509752
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

Freedom of Information vexatious or repeated requests data: FOI release

1) Please provide the number of Freedom of Information requests refused by the Scottish Government for being vexatious since John Swinney became First Minister. Also provide the same for the time Humza Yousaf was First Minister and the same for when Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister. 2) For each of the above provide ...

FOI transferred 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.14(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.14V 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510718
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation on free tuition for university students policy, Pisa results, school violence and exam results: FOI release

1. 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 the free tuition for university students policy, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings an...

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500496823
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held by Transport Scotland, for the period 25 June 2023 to the date of your searches, relating to Caledonian Sleeper onboard sleeper-cabin upgrade pricing, lastminute pricing, yield management, unsold sleeper cabins, and associated public-value / revenue / utilisation c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.1 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510552
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health and Bliss Scotland: FOI release

A copy of correspondence between the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health and the charity Bliss Scotland (may also go under the name Bliss) regarding the proposed downgrade of five Scottish neonatal units, from March 1 2023 to date; both sent and received This includes all forms of communication available, no...

FOI transferred 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500490738
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector