Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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3,239 matching releases

Glasgow Centre for Population Health: FOI release

Information regarding “recent rumours suggesting that the Glasgow Centre for Population Health (GCPH) may be closing down at the end of March”. You have requested: “Can you provide any clarity on the situation for and what steps will be taken to ensure that the work of the GCPH continues to benefit the people of Glasgo...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.15 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600508921
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding traffic signal installation at the A702 / A703 / Old Pentland Road junction: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) regarding the traffic signal installation at the A702 / A703 / Old Pentland Road junction (commonly referred to as the Hillend or Damhead junction). Specifically, I am seeking recorded information concerning the o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.4 s.5 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: EIR/202600505429
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Management, staffing and delivery of the Techscaler Programme: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the management, staffing, and delivery of the publicly funded Techscaler Programme. Specifically, I am seeking information regarding the relationship and communications between the delivery partner, CodeBase, Barclays Eagle Labs, and the human resources consultancy Anything...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38 s.33 s.3(2)

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511088
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

M90 collision statistics (Queensferry–Perth) by financial year since 2021-22: FOI release

"The number of collisions on the M90 between Queensferry and Perth, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22"

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600508669
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Criminal asset recovery in Scotland: FOI release

The value of criminal assets recovered in Scotland, including via the proceeds of crime recovery scheme, over the last ten years. A breakdown of how this money was spent or reallocated. Please include any details of provision to projects such as the CashBack for Creativity Open Fund, or the CashBack for Communities sch...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600501220
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cooke Aquaculture meeting on the 6th May 2025: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon prior to her meeting with Cooke aquaculture on the 6th May 2025, a list of all attendees and the agenda for the meeting and any note/minute and actions points that were recorded from the meeting.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505617
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M74 road traffic accidents with water as contributory factor: EIR release

All records, data, reports, and information held by your authority relating to road traffic accidents on the M74 within the Dumfries and Galloway local authority area in which standing water, pooling water, surface water, flooding, or puddles were recorded or identified as a causative or contributory factor. For the a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: EIR/202600505359
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Queries regarding fisheries and the National Marine Plan Assesment: EIR release

We spoke back in March 2025 about our ongoing concerns regarding compliance with the Marine Scotland Act when making decisions about fishing. I was saddened that we did not have opportunity to reconvene on this after that meeting but I remain open to ongoing dialogue if appropriate. I appreciate the documentation whic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.15(2) s.5 s.15 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600503748
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Collisions on the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness: FOI release

The total number of collisions on the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness, broken into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504908
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Utility roadworks and the associated effects on local businesses and communities: EIR release

Information regarding the planning, duration, impact and oversight of utility roadworks in Scotland, and the associated effects on local businesses and communities.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: EIR/202600506801
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A7 Langholm flooding information: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, Langholm, postcode DG13 0HJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us the following information in relation ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: EIR/202600504915
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Directorate commercial contract documents describing fees paid and services provided: EIR release

Copies of the latest contracts your Marine Directorate holds with the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (and its subsidiaries SFF Services and Marine Environmental Solutions) or any other company for routine surveys of fishing catches, bycatch and discards. Please include commercial contract documents, as well as grant ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: EIR/202600505088
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School documentation: FOI Review

Original request 202500496130 You asked for information regarding the proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School in Finnieston, Glasgow.

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.5 s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504623 Review of 202500496130
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Glasgow Summer Sessions correspondence regarding time-frames for securing a section 11 of the Land Reform Act: EIR release

Any correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Glasgow City Council regarding Glasgow Summer Sessions 2025 held in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow and Section 11s - specifically regarding the timeframes for securing a section 11 of the Land Reform Act (Scotland) 2003 for the Summer Session event in June 2025.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.11S s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: EIR/202600505842
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Policy, procedure and Equality Act queries: FOI release

Request for information 1: Copies of your internal policies in relation to how you transition a young person from DLA to ADP. Details, of these policies that your organisation should follow something goes wrong in this process including processes that should be followed an issue has been brought to your attention. Re...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504836
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Total number of collisions on the A9 between Perth and Inverness: EIR release

The total number of collisions on the A9 between Perth and Inverness, broken into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-15
Reference: EIR/202600504907
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minutes of Meeting with Rape Crisis Scotland: FOI release

1. Any minutes from the last meeting held between a Scottish Government Minister and Rape Crisis Scotland. 2. Any correspondence sent from Rape Crisis Scotland to a Scottish Government Minister within the last three months. 3. Any correspondence sent to Rape Crisis Scotland from a Scottish Government Minister within ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600504490
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding ministerial responsibility for determining energy consents: EIR release

Please provide the following information in relation to the transfer of responsibility for Electricity Act 1989 consents to the Minister for Public Finance on 18 December 2025: Decision-making The date the decision to transfer responsibility was taken. The person(s) or office(s) that made the decision. Any ministeria...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: EIR/202600503900
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy COP expenses: FOI Review

Original request 202600500549 All communications exchanged by staff, Special Advisers and Ministers relating to FOI 202500497042 relating to Gillian Martin’s COP expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, please include all email, WhatsApp, Teams, Webex conversations or messages.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600503947 Review of 202600500549
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Education Scotland - Compliance with Supreme Court ruling on definition of sex: FOI Review

Original request 202500478413 Whether any Equality Impact Assessments (EQIAs), training plans, internal meeting notes, or correspondence discussing the legal implications of the ruling are held; and Whether Education Scotland received or commissioned any legal advice following the ruling (withholding legal advice unde...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.36(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: FOI/202500481951 Review of 202500478413
Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Geoengineering documentation: EIR Review

Original request 202500498898 1) Confirmation and authorisation a) Confirm whether the Scottish Government is participating in, supporting, or complicit in any SRM/geoengineering or weather modification programme affecting Scotland. b) If any such activity exists or has existed, identify who authorised it (office/role...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.5 s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) s.6(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: EIR/202600502914 Review of 202500498898
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Prison to Rehab programme documentation: FOI release

1. Any analysis, briefing, or internal discussion explaining why only 48 people have completed a 12- week Prison to Rehab placement since 2022. 2. Any documents that identify barriers to prisoners entering or completing the Prison to Rehab programme, including capacity limits, referral issues, eligibility criteria, or...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600502682
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Prison to Rehab pathway data: FOI release

1. Any emails, briefings, or submissions sent to or from the Justice Secretary’s Private Office that discuss low numbers of prisoners completing the Prison to Rehab programme. 2. Any correspondence that explains why completion numbers have remained low since 2022. 3. Any advice provided to the Justice Secretary that ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600502810
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Defect information for the A82 at Spean Bridge: EIR release

1. Copies of all inspection records, defect logs, and safety inspection reports for the A82 Trunk Road entering Spean Bridge (northbound) for the period 1 January 2026 to 19 January 2026 inclusive. 2. Details of any defects recorded at that location during this period, including categorisation (e.g. Category 1 or othe...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: EIR/202600505216
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme information: EIR release

I would appreciate a breakdown of organisation spend on a. improving existing woodland habitats b. PAWS restoration c. ancient woodlands d. rainforests e. rhododendron ponticum removal f. and deer control broken down by financial year from 2016 to present.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: EIR/202600503884
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector