Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Scottish Government correspondence with SSEN regarding overhead transmission line proposals: EIR release

“Please supply details of discussions and correspondence between the Scottish Government and SSEN regarding further overhead transmission line proposals coming into and out of Beauly, Highland, aside from those in the planning system now. SSEN staff have already revealed at public consultations that two, possibly three...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: EIR/202500464314
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Information Commissioner investigations information: FOI release

1) Since January 1st 2020, how many times has the Scottish Government not handed over information to the Scottish Information Commissioner for investigations due to exercising section 50(5) of the FOISA act? 2) Can you please cite the SIC decision number and FOI reference number concerning these?

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.50(5) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.15(1)

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464684
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Community Needs Assessment (CNA) report on the Gourock to Dunoon passenger ferry services: FOI release

You asked for annual subsidy levels for the Gourock to Dunoon route for the financial years to March 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, and also; in relation to the Stantec CNA Report on the Gourock to Dunoon route, all documentation held relating to the decision to remove 3 return sailings.

FOI already published 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-17
Reference: FOI/202500461009
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Suspensive condition to address outstanding Ministry of Defence objections for undetermined Section 36 applications: EIR release

Any and all materials/correspondence relating to the use of suspensive condition to address outstanding Ministry of Defence objections for currently undetermined Section 36 applications. This should include, but is not limited to, objections related to the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array and materials which have not been mad...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: EIR/202500460126
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Council tax queries: FOI release

1. How is the council tax calculated for different property categories in Aberdeen and what criteria is it based on? 2. How are the council tax rates formed in different areas of the city (A, B, C)? 3. What expenses are covered by council tax in the city’s budget? (education, healthcare, infrastructure repairs, etc.)...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458773
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Training materials for the application of Freedom Of Information (Scotland) Act exemptions: FOI release

Copies of all materials intended to train or otherwise direct Scottish Government employees tasked with drafting FOI/EIR responses how and when to apply exemptions from the FOISA.

FOI already published 80 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500460007
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Energy Consents Unit and Logan Property Management regarding Braidfield Energy Storage Project: EIR release

Can you provide full copies of all communications (including emails, letters and records of any meetings) between the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Logan PM Energy Project Management in relation to the Braidfield BESS development (Postcode G81 5RA)

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

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500462660
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information on the First Minister's visit to Inverness Freeport: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, analysis about John Swinney's visit to Inverness Freeport/visit to Sumitomo on November 18 2024, between October 15 2024 and December 15 2024.

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

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500460404
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Separate Scottish visa documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about a separate Scottish visa, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, from the last three months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500456818
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence with the Former Permanent Secretary: FOI Review

Original request 202500447462 Please could you send me copies of all the correspondence of Judith Mackinnon, Nicola Richards, James Hynd, Liz Lloyd, John Somers, Barbara Allison & the Private Secretary 1 to Leslie Evans from 19 October 2018. Including a copy of the email referenced in media articles as shown below: ...

FOI already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.26 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500453749 Review of 202500447462
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Safe Access Zones Team information and correspondence: FOI release

Information in relation to your previous FOI request 202500452918 concerning items from the Safe Access Zones Team shared erdm files and subsequent e-mail and correspondence.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500457138
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Honours and Awards process in Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202500455400 I recently contacted the cabinet office asking about who and how awards and honours were determined in Scotland. They informed me the entire process in managed by the Honours and Protocol unit in the Scottish Government and that they simple rubber stamp the recommendations from Scottish G...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-18
Reference: FOI/202500457091 Review of 202500455400
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation regarding pledge to return £46m to farmers and crofters: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about the pledge to return £46m in funding to farmers and crofters by 2026 including correspondence sent and received, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, from the last three months.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-18
Reference: FOI/202500457122
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

National Care Service Bill documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, internal correspondence, briefings and analysis regarding the decision to axe part one of the National Care Service bill, between December 15 2024 and January 23 2025.

FOI already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-18
Reference: FOI/202500455144
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding and Support for Children’s Services: FOI release

1. Details of Funding Allocated to Third Sector Organisations In the comments, the minister stated that £18m has been allocated to 137 organisations to support aims such as tackling child poverty, providing family support, promoting Children’s Rights, and supporting mental and physical health. Please provide a list of...

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

Published: 2025-06-17
Reference: FOI/202500457095
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government and Ministerial Code Former Advisor communications: FOI release

Any and all communications between the Scottish Government (officials, SPADs, ministers, everyone) and Mr James Hamilton, the then advisor on the ministerial code from April 1st 2021 to December 31st 2023.’

FOI already published 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-16
Reference: FOI/202500452188
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Tobacco industry contact with the Scottish Government: FOI release

A list of any and all contact your organisation and/or staff have had with British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International, Philip Morris International, as well as any other domestic or transnational tobacco companies or anyone representing the tobacco industry including subsidiaries of tobacco i...

FOI already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-11
Reference: FOI/202500457370
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate budget and number of employees: FOI release

1. By year, from the end of the 2015-16 financial year to present: - Annual budget of the Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate. - Number of employees in the Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate. - Number of contingent workers in the Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate, and of these...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-05-22
Reference: FOI/202500455574
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Affordable Homes grants awarded to Edinburgh Living: FOI release

Information the Scottish Government has in relation to Affordable Homes grants awarded to Edinburgh Living Mid-Market Rent LLP (Edinburgh Living), a limited liability partnership incorporated in Scotland with registered address Waverley Court, 4, East Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8BG. You requested that the ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-05-13
Reference: FOI/202500455142
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centre programme: FOI release

The latest briefing packs on the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centre program. All emails and communications around the delays for the Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Lothian, Grampian, and Tayside National Treatment Centres.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-05-12
Reference: FOI/202500455051
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

List of wind farm owners and funding they have received: EIR release

Please provide me with a breakdown of the owner of every wind farm in Scotland, along with where the company’s headquarters are based in the world, by country. Additionally, please may you tell me how much Scottish Government funding each wind farm has received in 2024. May you break down that Scottish Government fundi...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-04-30
Reference: EIR/202500454651
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

You asked for: all briefings written for the Scottish Government and correspondence sent to and from the government and all minutes/notes about the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill, between February 1 2025 and the date of this FOI.

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

Published: 2025-04-24
Reference: FOI/202500454143
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Kendoon to Tongland 132KV reinforcement project: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Energy Consent Unit relating to Kendoon to Tongland 132KV reinforcement project for the period 2020 to 2025 broken down year. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Public Inquiry Reporters Katrina Rice and David Buylla in relation to the Kendo...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-04-22
Reference: EIR/202500453865
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Visitor Levy online reporting platform information: FOI release

Given the statistically inadequate sample engaged from the islands’ population, the impact of changes in the economic environment between 2019 and 2023, and the likelihood that Local Authorities would believe that, in making their local decisions, the impact analysis from the Scottish Government would be robust, please...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.7 s.25(1) s.8

Published: 2025-04-16
Reference: FOI/202500452856
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Island communities impact assessment consultation: FOI release

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.7 s.25(1) s.8

Published: 2025-04-16
Reference: FOI/202500453119
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector