Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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8,073 matching releases

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment (ADP) data on specific recorded Primary Disability Conditions: FOI release

Request for information 1: A breakdown of monthly ADP claimants in South Lanarkshire and Scotland from March 2022 (to February 2025) for Psychiatric disorders and Neurological disease. Request for information 2: An annual breakdown of ADP for both South Lanarkshire and Scotland since Feb 2015 by the distinct Psychiatr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.14(2) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496941
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence on advice from Professor Alexis Jay relating to Parliamentary debate on group-based child sexual exploitation: FOI release

"Any written record held by the Scottish Government of advice received from Professor Alexis Jay which informed, contributed to, or was relied upon for statements made by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs during the Parliamentary debate on 3 December 2025 on group-based child sexual exploitation. For ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496850
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

National review of responses to group-based child sexual exploitation materials: FOI release

All Ministerial briefing packs, communications briefing materials, and presentation materials prepared for the announcement made by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills on Wednesday 4 December 2025 regarding the national review of responses to group-based child sexual exploitation. This should include: mini...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497242
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure: FOI release

The dates of any meetings held between the Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure since 1 January 2025. Any minutes of these meetings. Briefings from these meetings prepared for Scottish Government Ministers. Who attended these meetings...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497219
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Sustainable farming incentive documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about sustainable farming incentive, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: EIR/202500495815
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Home Office correspondence on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers: FOI release

All correspondence and communication that has taken place between the Scottish Government and the Home Office on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.28 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495715
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Highland Council correspondence on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers: FOI release

All correspondence and communication that has taken place between the Scottish Government and The Highland Council on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.28 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495712
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - East Netershield Woodland Creation Scheme correspondence: EIR relaese

We acknowledge receipt of your email and attached letter issued earlier today. We find ourselves yet again having to issuing further correspondence correcting serious misrepresentation of the facts from our Government representative. This time recording that our correspondence can in no way we referred to as "general"...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: EIR/202500495143
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence sent to former First Minister regarding child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI release

You asked for any emails, letters, or other written correspondence sent by members of the public (constituents or non-constituents) to the former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, or to her private office (nicolasturgeon.msp@parliament.scot or firstminister@gov.scot) between 1 January 2018 and 20th December 25th 2025 th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FO/202600499932
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

NHS Highland neurodevelopmental and mental health information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information for the period 01 January 2024 – present: 1. All Ministerial briefings, submissions, updates, or reports provided to: The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495098
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

2026 FIFA World Cup bank holiday proposal briefing documents: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared by officials and/or sent to Ministers regarding proposals to designate an additional bank holiday to celebrate Scotland's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Please include information such as: - the possible cost of creating an additional bank holiday, to the private and public s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202600500185
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Football World Cup bank holiday proposal information: FOI release

The content of all emails, briefings and reports regarding the First Minister's proposal for a new bank holiday to commemorate Scotland's opening match in this year's football World Cup. Please provide any assessment of the economic impact of having another bank holiday and how many employers would give their staff th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202600500265
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Non- Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

You asked for copies of all recorded communications between Scottish Government Ministers and officials during August 2025 that relate to concerns about the legislative competence of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. This includes emails, submissions, briefings, notes of meetings, and any other recorded corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496157
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Agricultural payments computerised system information: FOI release

1. Could you outline what action has been taken in the last three months in relation to updating the computerised system which deals with agricultural payments? 2. Please can you share any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie, in the last three months, relating to the computerised programme dealing with agricultural pay...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.3 s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495822
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Recorded communications containing certain phrases: FOI release

Any recorded communications from 13 November 2025 to the present that contain any of the following phrases ‘performance gap’, ‘reconciliation’, or ‘lower growth’. This includes emails, briefings, letters, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33(2) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496330
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence from Oil and Gas organisations regarding engagement with Scottish Government: EIR release

“All correspondence received by the Scottish Government from oil and gas organisations, trade bodies, or companies since 1 January 2022 referencing: lack of Scottish Government engagement, cancelled or rearranged meetings, or unanswered correspondence. Please include emails, letters, meeting requests, and briefing note...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496792
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Swallow Roundabout in Dundee correspondence: EIR release

“Can you please provide all correspondence between your organisation and any other stakeholders concerning the Swallow Roundabout in Dundee? This should include correspondence with, but not limited to: Transport Scotland Dundee City Council Perth and Kinross Council Springfield Properties Amey Northeast Scotland Any o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495959
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding the distribution of Scottish taxpayers by income bands: FOI release

The period 22nd October 2025 – 1st December 2025, all correspondence and notes of phone calls or meetings between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission which discussed the distribution of Scottish taxpayers by income bands in the financial years 2023-24, 2024-25, or 2025-26.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496238
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings held with Dundee University in 2025: FOI release

How many meetings has a Scottish Government Minister held with Dundee University in 2025, and could you supply all minutes/notes from these meetings? Could you supply all meeting requests made by Dundee Uni as well in 2025, and whether these were accepted or rejected? Your request refers to meetings with ‘Dundee Unive...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495821
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

List of late Freedom of Information response cases: FOI release

From FOI 202500490388: For release PDF - List of late cases - August 2025 - Redacted.pdf For release PDF - List of late cases - August 21.08 - Redacted.pdf Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: 1. The LIST OF LATE CASES - September 2025

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496639
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

List of late response cases: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496640
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business Gateway funding communications: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from Ministers concerning Business Gateway funding from the past six months. This includes emails, letters, briefings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496349
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Data Protection complaints procedure and Warmer Homes Scotland programme Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA): FOI release

The Scottish Government’s documented process, policy, or procedure for receiving, assessing,and responding to data-protection complaints, given that these are not handled under the MCHP complaints procedure. The Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the Warmer Homes Scotland programme. If no DPIA exists, please ...

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495647
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Institute for Fiscal Studies and Barnett Formula documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, analysis and briefings, which mentions or is to/from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495977
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Portuguese Ambassador: FOI release

You asked for a record of Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson's meeting with Nuno Brito in November 2025.

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496277
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector