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

Wind farm electricity generation cost query: EIR release

A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025, includes the following remark: “offshore and onshore wind farms can currently provide electricity at a lower cost than gas power plants” Previous Scottish Government FOI responses have always relied on (out of date) modelling to show that Scottish offshor...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500488986
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme information: FOI release

I recently saw a post from the First Minister saying that the free bus scheme had hit a figure of 250,000 for young people in Scotland. Can you please provide the following information: 1. How much has this cost to provide these 250,000 bus journeys? 2. What budget did this come out of? 3. What is the breakdown by reg...

FOI not held 40 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500488742
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding interim or contingency workers engaged in the Social Security Programme: FOI Review

Original request 202500485221 I am requesting information about interim or contingency workers engaged in the Social Security Programme. For the purposes of this request, “interim or contingency workers” includes all agency staff, consultants, contractors, temporary staff, fixed-term hires brought in via an external r...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.21(4) s.17(1) s.33(2) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500485258 Review of 202500485221
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Ministers meeting with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) details: FOI Review

Original request 202500479154 On the 10th on June 2025, Scottish Ministers met with the EHRC. Please provide the minutes from that meeting - including the names of those in attendance and the length of the meeting.

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

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500485646 Review of 202500479154
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Road traffic accidents involving non-UK resident drivers in Scotland: FOI release

1. The number of road traffic accidents in Scotland involving foreign or non-UK resident drivers (e.g., overseas licence holders, tourist drivers, or vehicles registered outside the UK). 2. If available, please provide: Annual figures for the most recent five years. Breakdown by accident severity (fatal, serious, sli...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500487513
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Stobo Hope visit information: EIR release

1. Did Scottish Forestry's Director of Operational Delivery visit Stobo Hope on 25th June 2024? What other days (if any) did this member of staff visit Stobo Hope between 15 March 2024 and 21 August 2024? 2. Response 202400421105 claims that the purpose of the visit by the South of Scotland Conservator on 25 June 2024...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: EIR/202500488276
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Dualling of the Glasgow South Western Railway Line between Glasgow and Carlisle query: EIR release

1 - Would you happen to know what the timeframe is for electrifying the Glasgow South Western line South of Barrhead? Will it be done in phases or all at once? 2 - Also, do you have any intention of doubling the single track sections of the Glasgow South Western line? I don’t understand why it is still single between ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500488790
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Serious Organised Crime Taskforce meeting information: FOI release

How many times the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce has met in 2025 and if they plan to meet again before the end of the year, and minutes from meetings in 2025.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500493858
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Taskforce meeting documents: FOI release

Documents from the most recent meeting of the Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Taskforce.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500493769
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Closure of Kessock Bridge in Inverness: EIR release

I am looking to find out, how many times the Kessock Bridge in Inverness has been closed due to 'concern for person' incident from the 6th of January 2025 to the 31st of August 2025. An electronic copy will be ideal.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486290
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's trip to Japan: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full expenses from Gillian Martin's trip to Japan in September, including how many officials accompanied her, and their full expenses, including flight costs, accommodation and other expenses? 2. Could you supply all briefings and minutes/notes from meetings Gillian Martin held in Japan?

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.17 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486857
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) revenue collected between 1 January 2023 to 31 August 2025 by: Transaction type (residential, non-residential, mixed-use). Transaction value bands. Any exemptions or reliefs applied (e.g., first-time buyers, multiple dwellings, charitable organ...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.2 s.1 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484993
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Safety of battery energy storage facilities correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Minister for Victims and Community Safety and the office of the First Minister regarding the safety of battery energy storage facilities. Information should include but n...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: EIR/202500487032
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Fatalities relating to speeding statistics: EIR release

1) Can you please provide statistics on the number of road deaths which have occurred in 30mph limits where there was no evidence of speeding for the last 10 years 2) Can you please provide statistics on the number of road deaths which have occurred in 20mph limits where there was no evidence of speeding for the last ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486253
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme data for Sea Cadets Corps: FOI release

Would you please provide the following with respect to Disclosure Scotland/PVG scheme members who are/were adult volunteers with the Sea Cadets Corps within Scotland: Since 17th June 2010 to the present day, how many scheme members have been registered as members for regulated work/volunteering with the Sea Cadet Corp...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500485575
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Formal complaints made about Scottish Government Ministers under the Ministerial Code: FOI release

Following information regarding formal complaints made about Scottish Government Ministers (including former Ministers) under the Ministerial Code, covering the period from 1 May 2021 to the present: How many formal complaints have been made about Ministers under the Ministerial Code since 1 May 2021, broken down by y...

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

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500485304
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Electric bikes (e-bikes) accident and fatality data: FOI release

'Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information: 1. The number of reported accidents and fatalities involving electric bicycles (e-bikes) in Scotland, broken down by year, for as many years as records are available. 2. Of these, how many involved modified or non-...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500485456
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public inquiries held under the 1989 Electricity Act: EIR release

In each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, how many public inquiries have been held under the 1989 Electricity Act. In relation to Q1 what is the cost associated with these inquiries? Please provide data for each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date. Please include all costs incl...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486321
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Funding to the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) each year: FOI release

1. Annual Allocation: How much funding the Scottish Government allocates to the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) each year. 2. Recipients: The number of individuals who receive EMA payments each year. Please provide this information broken down by financial year for the past five years.

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486755
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Complaints regarding catering in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1) Any complaints made to the Scottish Government by members of staff or ministers about catering in Scottish Government buildings between May 2021 to date. 1a) Any communications such as emails, letters, or minutes of meetings about any such complaints, and their resolution. 1b) The number of such complaints, broken d...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500485394
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland A77 road information – Turnberry to Girvan: FOI release

I’m wondering if you would be able to share some information on the A77 between Turnberry and Girvan. We are looking to do a feasibility assessment for large vehicle access off the A77 close to Girvan and would appreciate if we could have access to the following information: Traffic statistics on the road, ideally bro...

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486778
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish offshore marine protected areas information: EIR release

Please kindly provide details of meetings between Scottish Government officials and Ministers, specifically the dates, attendees and minutes of the meetings where proposals for fisheries management measures in offshore marine protected areas were discussed. Please kindly provide copies of written correspondence (email ...

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

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486216
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 dualling project: EIR release

1.How much does it cost Transport Scotland to respond to the average objection? 2.How much did it cost Transport Scotland to respond to objections lodged on the A9 Dualling project? 3.How many objections in total were received for the A9 dualling project?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486542
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting dates and membership on Climate Emergency: EIR release

the dates of meetings of the Scottish Government Cabinet Sub-Committee for the Climate Emergency since its inception in 2021 the details of which Scottish Government Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries attended these Cabinet Sub-Committee for the Climate Emergency meetings any documentation relevant to the meetings, inclu...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486579
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI Review

Original Request 202500480810 1) Eligibility rules, guidance and terminology 1.1 Current eligibility policies and any post-2019 change logs covering residency/immigration categories and evidence requirements, including ministerial guidance relied upon. 1.2 Any internal guidance/training issued to staff addressing th...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.15 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484523 Review of 202500480810
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector