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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634 matching releases

Woodland creation schemes approved by Scottish Forestry: EIR release

For all woodland creation schemes approved by Scottish Forestry between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2025, please provide a dataset (for example in spreadsheet or CSV format) showing, for each scheme: The date the application was first received by Scottish Forestry The date the scheme was approved The total area of t...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 6 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600524940
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment statistics: FOI release

In relation to the postcode areas; IV2 7, IV3 8, IV2 4, PH22 1 and PH33 6, you have requested: Request for information 1: The number of active Adult Disability Payments claimants? Request for information 2: What proportion of the above are indefinite awards? (not subject to any reviews). Request for information 3:...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600523104
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland Network Support Grant (NSG) data: FOI release

You asked for information regarding payments made under the Network Support Grant (NSG) for each of the financial year. Your request consisted of four sections, we have responded to these below: You asked for: 1. A list of every organisation that received a payment under the Network Support Grant. 2. The total amou...

FOI cost limit 70 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.12(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600525737
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Borrowing limits and bonds correspondence: FOI release

Regards this publication: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-bonds-programme-summary-outline-businesscase/documents/ And this quotation: "A key difference between borrowing via the NLF and a bond is that NLF borrowing requires regular repayment of both principal and interest, whilst a traditional ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600516654
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland inspection of highway structures: EIR release

You stated I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 concerning the inspection of highway structures (bridges, culverts, and similar structures) maintained by your authority. This request is made with reference to the inspection framework set out in CS450 and the Wellmanaged Highway...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.3 s.12 s.20 s.39(2) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600522579
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent and received from the Chief of Staff to the First Minister: FOI release

Copies of all emails sent or received by Colin McAllister, Chief of Staff, on 1 June 2026. For the avoidance of doubt, this request covers emails sent from, received by, copied to, or blind-copied to Colin McAllister on that date. Please exclude attachments from the scope of this request. I am not requesting copies of ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600520910
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

School sector movement in S6 and university access information: FOI release

For the most recent five years available: 1. Private to State Sector Movement & Application to Scottish Universities The number of pupils transferring from independent/private schools to state secondary schools in S6 Any national-level statistics or analyses on this pattern of movement Any statistics on pupils which ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.4 s.12

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600514310
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Net Zero staff and consultant spending: FOI release

From the last three financial year’s budgeted figures (22/23, 23/24, 24/25): 1. Climate-related posts a) The number of posts (headcount, and FTE where recorded) employed with job titles that include any of the following terms: Climate; Net Zero; Sustainability; Carbon; Emissions; Environmental Sustainability; Climate...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16 s.38

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515235
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - spend on net zero staff and consultants: FOI release

From the last three financial year’s budgeted figures (22/23, 23/24, 24/25): 1. Climate-related posts The number of posts (headcount, and FTE where recorded) employed with job titles that include any of the following terms: Climate; Net Zero; Sustainability; Carbon; Emissions; Environmental Sustainability; Climate Cha...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515346
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Technician-to-Paramedic progression pathways: FOI release

This request relates specifically to discussions concerning progression from ambulance technician roles into paramedic qualification and is not intended to include general ambulance workforce planning unrelated to progression routes. Please provide recorded information, including correspondence, meeting minutes, brief...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520647
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Temporary and interim staff services spend: FOI release

Please provide the total annual spend broken down between ‘consultancy’ and ‘agency/interim staff’ categories for each financial year from 2020/21 to 2024/25.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517900
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2021-2022 detailing the planned actions: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request copies of all policy papers, options appraisals, ministerial submissions, and internal emails between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2024 that discuss or recommend extending candidacy rights to foreign nationals with limited leave to remain (as opposed to ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517345
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s marketing and communications activity for the SARCS (Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service) campaign: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s marketing and communications activity for the SARCS (Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service) campaign: 1. Total campaign spend Total budget allocated to the SARCS marketing campaign for each financial year since its launch Total actual spend for each financial yea...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.12 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: FOI/202500497828
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications from Scottish Ministers or Special Advisers regarding the next Parliamentary session: FOI release

All emails and WhatsApp messages sent by either Special Advisers or Scottish Ministers in the last 3 months that contain any of the following phrases: - "after the election" - "post-election" - "after May" - "the next Parliament" - "the next session of Parliament" - "the next Parliamentary session"

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp s.12

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507770
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation and costs of Cabinet Secretary for Housing's London trip: FOI release

The full costs from Mairi McAllan's trip to London in November 2025, including civil servants expenses, her full expenses including travel details and accommodation. All documentation held about/from this trip, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minute/notes from meetings, analysis, and br...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.12

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508039
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government policy on asylum: FOI release

1. Any evidence that refugee charities have influenced Scottish Government policy on asylum, housing, or integration since 2020. 2. Copies of any policy submissions, briefings, or recommendations from refugee charities that were adopted by the government.

FOI cost limit 45 score 15 working days correspondence briefings spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600517293
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Complaints handling by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Please provide information in relation to complaints handling by Social Security Scotland, excluding complaints handled directly by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). Unless otherwise stated, this request covers complaints handled under Social Security Scotland’s complaints procedure, including Stage 1 and ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600503217
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to the former Dumfries to Stranraer railway line: FOI release

Please provide the following information relating to the former Dumfries to Stranraer railway line (the Port Road, closed 1965) and rail connectivity in Dumfries and Galloway more broadly: 1. Any feasibility studies, scoping studies, options assessments or preliminary assessments of reopening any part of the former Du...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600515766
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment (ADP) application award statistics: FOI release

The number or proportion of Adult Disability Payment applications initially refused but later awarded after reconsideration or appeal.

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511882
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Freedom of information requests declined by Scottish Government due to cost: FOI release

I would be grateful if the SG could confirm that from 01/01/24 to date how many requests for information under FOI have been declined on the grounds of cost to reply?

FOI cost limit 45 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511756
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult disability payment (ADP) reviews and renewals: FOI release

All of the below information requested is in regard to Adult Disability Payment in Scotland. Can you please tell me: Request for information 1: How many review cases of Adult Disability Payment are currently waiting to have a decision made on them? Request for information 2: Are new claims for ADP and renewals dealt ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600508271
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland complaints statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: For Stage 1 complaints closed between 1 July and 31 July 2025 only, please provide: a. The number of complaints closed following verbal contact with the complainant (e.g. telephone or face-to-face). b. The number of complaints closed following the issue of a written response (email or lett...

FOI cost limit 40 score 15 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600508003
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Child Payment data: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of people who received (or were eligible to receive) the Scottish Child Payment for three children, four children, five children and more than five children as of 31 September 2025. Request for information 2: The maximum number of children that a Social Security Scotland client ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600504799
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Rural Support Plan: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 2. Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 3. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 4. Any correspondenc...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600512672
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland invoices not paid within 30 days: FOI release

As noted in my email of 18 March, I understand that the request for the period October 2024 onwards can be fulfilled within the cost limit. On that basis, could you please confirm that you will now provide the requested dataset for the period October 2024 to the present date.

FOI cost limit 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515112
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector