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

Deaths linked to obesity data: FOI release

Since 2021 - any figures, estimates, or studies held by the Scottish Government regarding the number of deaths linked to obesity in Scotland, including any year-on-year changes between 2021 and 2025 if held.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485563
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Salary sacrifice scheme information: FOI release

1. the number of phones bought via a salary sacrifice scheme by employees in your department, in the tax years 2023-24 and 2024-25 (detailed separately), and b) the total value of those purchases. 2. the number of laptops bought via a salary sacrifice scheme by employees in your department, in the tax years 2023-24 an...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484827
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) board member appointment information: FOI release

You asked for information on the “changing legal requirements” which had impacted the appointment of three new members to the board of Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS), specifically: 1. A detailed explanation of the specific legal changes referenced in relation to CHS appointments. 2. A list of other public bodies,...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484747
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector, Work and skills

Council Tax enforcement: FOI release

1. Policy Documents Governing Summary Warrants Internal guidance, memos, or statutory interpretation documents relating to the use of summary warrants for council tax enforcement Legal justification for bypassing judicial hearings and denying debtors the right to rebut 2. Council Tax Redistribution Breakdown Percent...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.19 s.30 s.17(1) s.84 s.81

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOi/202500484756
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland A90/A937 upgrade correspondence: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1/ for a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since January 1 2025; both sent and received 2/ All correspondence received by or communi...

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

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500485001
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fairness and diversity impact of online assessments in recruitment queries: FOI release

1. Assessment Design and Use The criteria and scoring methodology used in any online assessments that contribute to candidate shortlisting, including how "suitability" or other composite scores are derived. A list of all third-party providers (e.g., psychometric test publishers or platforms) currently used for online ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485953
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

List of schools within the jurisdiction of the Scottish Government: FOI release

Most up-to-date list of schools within your jurisdiction, including the following for each school. Generic school contact email address (e.g. office@, admin@) Headteacher’s email address SENCO’s email address (or equivalent role if different title is used)

FOI not held 65 score 3 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500486731
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information on the peak fares campaign: FOI release

1. Please provide any correspondences across all four organisations which show how the 'for good' term came about with regards to this campaign and whether any consideration was given to whether it was a truthful statement to be making. 2. Also, can you please confirm whether the Scottish Government, Scotrail or Trans...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482827
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Blue Badge scheme “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion information: FOI release

You asked for further information in relation to the Blue Badge scheme in Scotland, specifically the “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion introduced via the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/72)

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.17(1) s.36 s.36(1) s.4(3B) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482421
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Recorded guidance on Holocaust curriculum in schools: FOI release

Any guidance documents, policy frameworks, internal correspondence, or training materials relating to the framing, delivery, or symbolic structuring of Holocaust education in Scottish schools. Any recorded rationale for the inclusion of Holocaust education across multiple subjects (e.g. History, English, Drama, Art, PS...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482426
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Fluoride product distribution, risk and safeguarding queries: FOI release

1. Fluoride Product Distribution in Child Health Programmes Documents outlining the rationale for distributing fluoride toothpaste and varnish to children under NHS-led programmes, including Childsmile. Internal guidance, policy documents, or correspondence regarding fluoride product procurement, dosage, and age-group...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.38(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.27 32 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485277
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Costs of Scots language plays for schools initiative: FOI release

1. The full costs associated with the production and distribution of the new series of Scots language plays for schools, as announced by the Depute First Minister at a Glasgow printworks. 2. A breakdown of any contracts awarded, including the name of suppliers/organisations involved in the printing, publishing, or dis...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482581
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government employment tribunals: FOI release

1. The number of employment tribunal cases that the Scottish Government has settled using a settlement agreement, compromise agreement, or similar, for each calendar year from 2020 to 2025 (up to the current date). 2. Of those settled cases, the number that included a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), confidentiality cl...

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

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482779
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland Keir roundabout road collision statistics: FOI release

You asked for 'I am interested in any and all traffic incidents that took place during 2024 and 2025 to date (September 2025) on the Keir Roundabout south of Dunblane where a vehicle skidding or sliding as a factor. For each incident, where possible, please provide the following information: Date and time Nature/furt...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500483748
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) spend data: FOI release

Would you be able to you send me an update for these figures on software and IT services spend for the years since this response (i.e., 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 if it’s available), broken down by the V-code as well if possible?

FOI not held 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500483899
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Programme business case data: FOI release

Please note the following FOI request relates to Social Security. In February 2023, a Social Security Business Case was published which stated, ‘In this updated Business Case, total forecast implementation costs across the Programme and Social Security Scotland are currently estimated at £715 million’ Based on this c...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500486128
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on Saltire flags: FOI release

In each year since 2014/15, or as far back a records go, how much has the Scottish Government spent on the purchase and maintenance of the national flag of Scotland. Please include any other related costs.

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500484424
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Changing Places Toilets Fund statistics: FOI release

I am requesting information regarding Scotland’s Changing Places Toilets Fund which opened to applications in August 2025. Please"" provide the following information: 1. The total number of applications the Scottish Government has received. Please note if the Scottish Government technically doesn’t handle the applica...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500484294
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Strategic Network for the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 information and Long Covid Support Fund queries: FOI release

1. The (a) meeting minutes, (b) full subgroup membership, and (c) any corresponding documents for the Scottish Government’s Strategic Network for the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19. 2. Whether any of the £4.5m Long Covid Support Fund, announced in the 2024-25 budget, has been spent. 3. Whether any of the £4.5m Long Co...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500484092
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Operation of ChargePlace Scotland (CPS): FOI release

1. Outage Records a. A complete list of all recorded service outages or disruptions affecting the ChargePlace Scotland app, website, or account login services. b. For each outage: Date and start time of the incident Duration of the outage (in minutes/hours) Affected systems (app, website, account login, payment proce...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.33(1) s.17 s.12 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500482330
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Police Scotland funding for 20mph speed limit: FOI release

What additional resources have been made available to Police Scotland to allow them the discharge their enforcement duties relative to the 20mph limits on the more that 800 streets in Midlothian ? What additional resources have been made available to Police Scotland to allow them the discharge their enforcement duties...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483646
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Disclosure Scotland's use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology: FOI release

1) AI Systems in use • A list of tools, platforms or systems currently deployed or being piloted/trialled. • The purpose and function of each of the above. • The departments or services where these are operational. 2) Procurement and development • Details of any contracts, tenders or partnerships with external pro...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483492
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A82 defects near Invergloy House: EIR release

1. Dates of weekly driven road inspections on the A82 between Invergarry and Spean Bridge. 2. Details and photographs of all defects recorded during safety inspections on the A82, 3 miles north and 3 miles south of Invergloy House. 3. Details of all notifications raised with Traffic Scotland for surface deterioration...

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

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: EIR/202500485925
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister’s engagements and financial transactions with NEON (New Economy Organisers Network): FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am requesting the following information regarding Nicola Sturgeon’s engagements and any financial transactions with NEON (New Economy Organisers Network) during her tenure as First Minister of Scotland (from November 20, 2014, to March 28, 2023) or in any official...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500482305
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government funding of weight management services: FOI release

You asked for the following regarding obesity medicines: for Scottish Government spend on fighting obesity for data held on purchased/bought weight loss drugs by NHS Scotland

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500484499
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector