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

Clear

3,283 matching releases

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

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