Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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5,215 matching releases

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Jewish Teachers Network: FOI release

You asked to release, all communication between your organisation and representatives of the Jewish Teachers Network or Jewish Teachers Network (Scotland).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.39(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600516870
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice appointment documentation: FOI release

Copies of any briefing pack, handover pack, introductory briefing, ministerial briefing, or similar document provided to Neil Gray MSP on 20 May 2026 in connection with his appointment as the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include any documents, annexes, issue summaries, portfol...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517499
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National Treatment Centres correspondence: FOI release

I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 January 2026 to 19 May 2026 relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25 s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517429
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Air departure tax (ADT) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for any agendas, minutes, notes or readouts of meetings between Scottish Ministers and Scottish Green Party MSPs or representatives since 1 January 2025 where Air Departure Tax was discussed. The date range for your request is considered to be from 1 January 2025 to 21 May 2026.

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

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517668
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Expansion of voting or candidacy rights correspondence and meeting notes: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence and meeting notes between Scottish Government officials or ministers and external organisations (including but not limited to the Scottish Refugee Council, Electoral Reform Society, Migration Policy Scotland, or any pro-migration advocacy groups) between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2026 regar...

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

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517366
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Group based child sexual abuse inquiry correspondence: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government considered or ruled out a public inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland (including Operation Cerrar)? 2. Any correspondence with the UK Government on this issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517269
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Save Face data and correspondence on Non-Surgical Aesthetic procedures: FOI release

1. All correspondence (emails, letters, meeting notes) between the Scottish Government and Save Face from 1 January 2018 to the date of this request, where data, statistics or complaint figures relating to non‑surgical aesthetics were provided or discussed. 2. Any internal Scottish Government documents that (a) Assess...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600508655
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence and submissions relating to Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and regulation of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information, held in any form, including emails, letters, minutes, meeting notes, briefing papers, submissions and internal correspondence. 1. All correspondence, emails and meeting notes between the Scottish Government (or Scottish Office) and Professor David Sines and/or the Joi...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.17(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600523458
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals: FOI release

In Annex D disclosed under Scottish Government FOI reference 202600516504, officials refer to a short explainer concerning the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals. Please provide: 1. All versions and drafts of the explainer re...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.17

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600524205
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence with selected public bodies regarding non-surgical procedures regulations: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information, held in any form, including emails, letters, meeting notes, minutes, briefing notes, calendar entries, internal memoranda, attachments and Teams or equivalent messages. 1. All correspondence and meeting notes between the Scottish Government and Professor David Sines, ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.1 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600522773
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Advisers and meetings on regulations under the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

1. All recorded information setting out the Scottish Government’s policy or position on whether bodies operating voluntary registers, or representing practitioner or commercial interests, including but not limited to the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), Save Face, the British Association of Medical Aest...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600523361
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Glasgow Caledonian University Concept Paper on Non-Surgical Cosmetic Practice Education: FOI release

You asked for a range of records relating to the document: “MSc NAPP pathway proposal SBAR to consider a regulated educational framework in aesthetic and cosmetic practice”, which was released as part of materials relating to the FoI 202600516504. The information requested is as follows, please note I have renumbered t...

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

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600521873
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information concerning Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) standards: FOI release

1. Any records referring to the JCCP Competency Framework, JCCP education and training standards, JCCP approved education and training providers, JCCP practitioner standards, or JCCP qualifications material. 2. Any records discussing JCCP standards in connection with Scottish regulation, licensing, consultation, impac...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.5 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517036
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill queries: FOI release

You requested documents concerning the public consultation which commenced on 20 December 2024 and closed on 14 February 2025 in relation to the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, which became an act on 12th May 2026. Specifically you asked for: 1. All internal correspondence,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600520516
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Drafts of the Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77: FOI release

All drafts of the Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77, The full list of all organisations and individuals contacted during the equality consultation, The dates of all contacts made, and All responses received in full.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600510954
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The June 2023 Ministerial roundtable: attendees, minutes and follow-up to discuss the regulation of aesthetic procedures: FOI release

Please provide the full attendance list, minutes or notes, and any follow-up correspondence from the parliamentary or ministerial roundtable of 13 June 2023, or any equivalent ministerial or parliamentary event in June 2023, at which SMASG, BCAM, BACN or BAMAN, and MSPs met to discuss the regulation of aesthetic proced...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600510978
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Reports and communications relied upon in preparing the Islands Communities Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77: FOI release

All evidence, reports, and expert opinions relied upon in preparing the Islands Communities Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77, including the evidence base for the statement that the bill may lead to a rise in underground or unregulated practices in island communities.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600511000
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence received by the Scottish Government from For Women Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence received by the Scottish Government from For Women Scotland, and any briefings written which mention For Women Scotland, between February 1 2026 and March 30 2026?

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

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600516981
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation regarding non-surgical aesthetics education restricted to registered healthcare professionals: FOI release

You asked for a range of records in the context of statements made by Glasgow Caledonian University. Your specific request is for information was for recorded information as follows: 1. Any recorded information held by Scottish Government identifying any section, provision, schedule, guidance, policy document, ministe...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.8 s.17(1) s.17 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600522490
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Recorded information regarding the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2026: 1. Any records assessing, checking, discussing or describing the JCCP’s legal status as a voluntary register, charity, self-regulatory body, stakeholder body, representative body, or nonstatutory body. 2. Any records asse...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517029
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials exchanged with British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) regarding non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

I have read BABTAC’s public statement concerning the Scottish Government’s non-surgical cosmetic procedures legislation. In that statement, BABTAC says that it had supported and advised the Scottish Government for years, that it played an instrumental role in revisions to the Bill, and that its recommendations were acc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600516353
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-surgical cosmetic procedures ministerial roundtable documents: FOI release

I request the following recorded information relating to the ministerial roundtable held at the Scottish Parliament on 13 June 2024 concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures, reportedly convened by the Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) and sponsored by Miles Briggs MSP. Please provide: 1. Any briefin...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.28 s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600516500
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Number of concerns and requests to withdraw the guidance Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools: FOI Review

Original request: 202500491766 Please supply details of all concerns logged with the Scottish Government and requests made to withdraw the Scottish Government guidance Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools. Please provide copies of all letters and petitions sent to the Scottish Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: FOI/202500496350 Review of 202500491766
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

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

Original request: 202500494271 All correspondence between Shona Robison and her office, and cabinet secretary for education Jenny Gilruth 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 o...

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

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: FOI/202600500969 Review of 202500494271
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government publishing an update of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

1. For an update on when the Scottish Government intends to publish a finalised SSI to add ‘sex’ as a protected characteristic to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021. 2. Any correspondence sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs relating to the matter noted in (1) since 1 October 202...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.5 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: FOI/202600500805
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector