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

Clear

712 matching releases

Scottish Government bond programme accountable officer documents: FOI release

Who is the Accountable Officer responsible for authorising spending associated with the Scottish Government’s bond programme? Please provide all documentation this person has relied on to decide the spending represents value for money, and thus does not require a ministerial direction.

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600504056
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation regarding the MV Bella-1: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, speaking notes, about the MV Bella-1, in 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600503837
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ministerial attendance at Six Nations and Scottish National Party candidate information: FOI release

Part 1 All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which is to/from or mentions Sally Donald from the last three months. Part 2 A. How many government ministers attended rugby six nations games this year, could yo...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.18(1) s.28 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.25 s.27 s.27(1) s.39 s.39(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509971
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the crew of the Marinera vessel: FOI release

You asked for any internal and external correspondence, including attachments, as well as any information held concerning the crew of the Marinera vessel. Please include information regarding the removal of individuals by US forces and subsequent discussions about the legality of this activity, as well as exchanges wit...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600504037
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Hospitals Inquiry claims correspondence regarding the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

All correspondence between the First Minister/his staff, or Health Secretary/his staff and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde or internally within Scottish Government, regarding claims at the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry that 'pressure' was applied to the opening of the QEUH. Please search for correspondence only between Janu...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600509205
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme (Property Figures and Mapping): EIR release

‘Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the followingBrecorded information held by the Scottish Government: 1. Copies of all submissions, correspondence, and briefings received from East Lothian Council between January 2023 and January 2026 which reference the number of properties: a) at risk ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511366
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to the implementation of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

1. Copies of any training materials, guidance notes, or implementation guidance produced or commissioned by the Scottish Government for public bodies in relation to the Act. 2. The total expenditure incurred by the Scottish Government to date on: training; guidance production; implementation support; relating to the...

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500498260
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Assessment Provision in Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to the provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) needs assessments in Scotland. PART A: Validated Institutions 1. Please provide a complete and current list of all colleges and universities in Scotland that are validated by SAAS to carry out DSA needs assessments for Scottish-domiciled stud...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500498370
Directorate
Topic: Education, 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

Scottish Energy Advisory Board minutes: FOI release

The last published minutes for the Scottish Energy Advisory Board (link below) are from September 2024. Has the board met since then? If so, why have the minutes not been published? When will they be published? https://www.gov.scot/groups/scottish-energy-advisory-board/

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498488
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Carbon Calculator for Wind Farms on Scottish Peatland: EIR release

1. “Update and Version History – a) A complete version history of the Calculator, including dates on which any component of the model's methodology or empirical inputs was reviewed, revised, or updated since its original publication. The version currently being provided to applicants as a spreadsheet by the Energy Cons...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600511024
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Education Scotland - Information on salmon farming in the curriculum: FOI release

Question 1 In school, are pupils taught about: a. salmon farming? b. salmon fishing? c. fish farming? d. the wider fishing industry and trade? e. problems the industry encounters? Question 2 Is salmon farming part of the curriculum? Question 3 In what subjects are pupils taught about salmon farming? Question 4 A...

FOI already published 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2F s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500497744
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Police Workforce, Diversity and Inquiry Sponsorship team meeting information: FOI release

(A). Copies of any minutes or records of meetings held during 2025 at which officials from the Police Workforce, Diversity and Inquiry Sponsorship team discussed issues relating to police officers being unable to retire due to pension buyback or pension scheme interaction issues. (B). Confirmation of whether any speci...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600500089
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communication with Minister for Parliamentary Business and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI Review

Original request: 202600505368 Please provide all communication to and from Graeme Day, Minister for Parliamentary Business and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill The bill was also known as the Unbuyable bill and was brought forward by Ash Regan MSP. Please also provide any co...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510164 review of 202600505368
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Energy Skills Passport information: EIR release

Information pertaining to the uptake and usage and funding of the Energy Skills Passport.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510500
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Clinical evidence for the on-site prescriber requirement SP Bill 77: FOI release

"Please provide all clinical evidence, reports, systematic reviews, or expert opinions obtained or relied upon by the Scottish Government in support of the requirement that a supervising prescriber be physically present during Group 2 and Group 3 non-surgical cosmetic procedures. " In considering this request an assum...

FOI already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.12 s.20 s.15 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202600510956
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group information: FOI Review

Original Request 202500491045 Information regarding the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group. 1. The dates and minutes of all meetings of the Group held since 1 January 2023. 2. A list of any sub-groups or working groups established by the Group, with their purpose and membership where availabl...

FOI already published 80 score 7 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500495559 - Review of 202500491045
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service retirement statistics: FOI Review

Original Request 202500490509 Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) I request the following recorded information held by the SPPA for the period 1 January 2015 to the most recent full year: 1) For each financial year (e.g., 2015/16, 2016/17, etc.) and separately for (a) police officers and (b) ...

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) s.20 s.33 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500496443 - Review of 202500490509
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cattle and sheep data in Scotland: EIR release

1. Cattle population by geography and breed For cattle in Scotland, please provide: 1. The number of cattle, broken down by: The most granular geographical level that can be released, ideally: Local authority (council area) level; and Any more granular standard geography used internally (e.g. data zone, parish, or o...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: EIR/202600510087
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information regarding Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019: FOI release

For the purposes of this request, we would prefer the data on physical discipline, where recorded, to be broken down into: a) Common assault; and b) Light smacking (actions that would previously have been regarded as reasonable punishment prior to the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019). 1....

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600508387
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Wealth taxes presentation documents: FOI release

All documents held by the Scottish Government associated with the presentation on wealth taxes mentioned in the minutes of the 21st October 2025 meeting of the Tax Advisory Group.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508875
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding the National Digital Academy manifesto pledge: FOI release

All records held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to briefing notes, policy papers, emails, meeting minutes, submissions and advice relating to the policy intent and decisionmaking for the National Digital Academy covering the following areas: How the National Digital Academy was defined and under...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508479
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communications on National Digital Academy Delivery and Learner Impact: FOI release

All communications (such as internal and external emails, reports, minutes and briefings, etc.) held by the Scottish Government regarding the delivery of the National Digital Academy and its impact on learners. Specifically I am interested in the following. 1. Comparing learner needs identified for the National Digita...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508609
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Kennoxhead Windfarm condition 5 documents: EIR release

Copies of the following documents pertaining to Condition 5 of the Kennoxhead Windfarm: The radar mitigation scheme submitted by the Company to the Scottish Ministers for approval (full text of scheme) The Scottish Ministers’ written approval of the submitted scheme (or any variation thereof) Any correspondence betwee...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(5) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: EIR/202600509439
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

First Minister's meeting with President of the European Economic and Social Committee: FOI release

"Could you supply all briefings prepared for and minutes/notes from John Swinney's meeting with Seamus Boland in February?”

FOI already published 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507333
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector