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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8,493 matching releases

Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility study report and supporting documents: EIR release

1) Access to the full report of the Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility Study, commissioned by NHS Grampian and supported by the Scottish Government’s Sustainable Estates programme. If the full report cannot be disclosed, we would appreciate any executive summaries, technical appendices, or decision-making docume...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500496833
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's COP expenses: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request 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 partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500549
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and the Equality Network: FOI release

The minute and agenda for the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and Rebecca Don Kennedy and Vic Valentine of the Equality Network on 30 October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600501053
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland procurement processes: FOI release

You asked questions around our procurement processes, energy and water costs.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.4 s.5 s.14 s.15 s.17(1) s.9

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600512625
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) Board appointment queries: FOI release

Your request consisted of a series of questions seeking explanations about the appointment process to the Board of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL). The Scottish Government holds the information necessary to respond to these questions and responses to each question are set out below. As the request has been answe...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 16 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600513289
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the First Minister's meeting with the President of the United States of America: FOI release

Today, John Swinney revealed his Oval Office meeting was brokered by Eric Trump. He said he asked Eric to meet and did not seek a meeting with the President. Please send me a copy of this correspondence or minutes of the meeting where he asked to meet Eric Trump. Mr Swinney further revealed at 6.32am on the Friday morn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499668
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence between NHS Fife and Scottish Government ministers regarding employment tribunal: FOI release

Following the judgment in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal, published December 8, please provide any emails, minutes, documents, or messages between Neil Gray and NHS Fife relating to the case and the judgment. If there is any correspondence from the First Minister and NHS Fife, please include this.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499673
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Public Pension Agency - Police Pension Scheme contingent decision: FOI release

1) The number of members originally offered the chance to leave their pension scheme. 2) How many members actually did exercise this option and leave the pension scheme. 3) How many of those that 'left', subsequently rejoined the pension fund. 4) How many that rejoined were placed back into the same pension scheme t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499669
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Neurodevelopmental funding: FOI release

You requested information on the 2025/26 £3.4 million investment announced in February 2026 by the Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing for neurodevelopmental support in Scotland. This included: 1. What specific services, projects, initiatives, or programmes the additional £3.4 million was allocated towards ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.30

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516645
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Clarification on First Minister's speech on Scottish renewables: EIR release

Speaking at FMQs on 19th March 2026, John Swinney said this: “When this Government came to office, we had a clear ambition to massively increase the amount of electricity that is generated in Scotland from low-cost renewable sources, and we have succeeded in doing that.” Please provide the evidence John Swinney was r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600511852
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding BBC reporting: FOI release

For all correspondence sent to/from BBC which are complaints about online/TV/radio coverage, as well as minutes/notes from meetings with BBC officials, between January 1 2026 and March 20 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516509
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) documentation: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal). minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Waspi women, between January 1 2026 and March 20 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516511
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works complaint information: EIR release

1. The total number of complaints received by Transport Scotland regarding the Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works since the lorry accident on 4 June. 2. If available, a breakdown of these complaints by month. 3. Any recorded concerns raised specifically about access, congestion, or safety for pedestrians or local insti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600514080
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Building Safety Levy documentation: FOI release

All external correspondence sent to the government as well as minutes/notes from meetings held about Scottish Building Safety Levy, from the last month. (18 Feb – 18 March)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511332
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Total live energy applications awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers: EIR release

Please provide the following information as of the date this request is processed: 1. The total number of live applications currently awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers via the Energy Consents Unit. 2. Of those live applications, how many have been awaiting determination for: a) more than 6 months b) more ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600505645
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and the Interim Director General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance: FOI release

1. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall, the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and Shona Riach (Shona.Riach@gov.scot) between 1 June 2025 and 5 September 2025. 2. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall and [Redacted – S.38(i)(b)] [Redacted – S.38(i)...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.35(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498978
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence and information relating to Victoria Quay Nursery from December 2025: FOI release

All correspondence and information from DECEMBER 2025 about VICTORIA QUAY NURSERY.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500499182
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Jury deliberation research award information: FOI release

You asked for the following information pertaining to the award of DSF-Jury Deliberation Research: 1. The name(s) of the contractor(s) and any named sub-contractors and academic collaborators appointed to conduct jury research; 2. The full research specification or statement of requirements issued with the tender; 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.8A s.27(2) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516678
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence and information relating to Victoria Quay Nursery from November 2025: FOI release

All correspondence and information from NOVEMBER 2025 about VICTORIA QUAY NURSERY.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500499179
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding the Advisory Group during the Abortion Law Review process: FOI release

1. The names of all organisations represented on the Advisory Group during the Abortion Law Review process. 2. The names and roles of individuals appointed to represent each organisation. 3. The criteria used to select organisations and individuals for membership of the Advisory Group. 4. Any guidance, terms of refe...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.6 s.7 s.38(1)B s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500499305
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding First Minister meeting with Donald Trump: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the government that relates to setting up John Swinney's visit to the White House and meeting with Donald Trump in September, i.e how did it get set up, who's idea was it, all requests for the meeting?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498960
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Ardrossan Harbour information: EIR release

With regard to CMAL’s planned purchase of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports Group: 1) What was the purchase price? 2) How much is it expected to cost to redevelop Ardrossan Harbour to enable it to accept the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa vessels? 3) When are the redevelopment works expected to be completed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600511307
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Development and allocation of support schemes within the Rural Support Plan: EIR release

It is my understanding that in preparing the Rural Support Plan (“RSP”), the different schemes that form the RSP, along with their tier allocation, were put together and following this the budget was allocated to each tier/scheme. My request relates to any steps taken in relation to either the preparation of the diffe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.44 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600517135
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence and information relating to Victoria Quay Nursery from October 2025: FOI release

All correspondence and information from OCTOBER 2025 about VICTORIA QUAY NURSERY.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500499177
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and Engender: FOI release

1.Could you supply all correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and Engender, as well as any minutes/notes from meetings between these two organisations, from the last month? - could you restrict this to the Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate. 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent betwee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498844
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector