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

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs & Culture meeting with former chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES): FOI release

You asked for “Did Kenneth Hogg pass on this invitation to Angus Robertson? If so, on what date was it passed on? And how was it passed on? Please also provide all correspondence, by email or direct messaging application, in which the above referenced email was forwarded, quoted, or responded to, by Scottish Governmen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492731
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Documentation regarding Affordable Housing Supply Programme target: 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 the Scottish Government's target to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.27 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494278
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

COP30 attendees and costs: FOI release

You asked for ‘the number, including names, of all politicians and civil servants from the Scottish Government who attended COP30 and the cost to the tax payer for them to attend.’

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492799
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to the First Ministers statement regarding taxpayers in Scotland: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and/or Scottish Ministers/Special Advisers relating to the claim that over half of taxpayers in Scotland pay less tax in Scotland than if they lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom since 1 October 2025. This should include emails, letters, instant messages, br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500488622
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry and Land Scotland - Deer management in Clashindarroch Forest: EIR release

1) How often do NatureScot and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) monitor the actual deer numbers in and around Clashindarroch Forest (The Clash)? Over-killing in the area over the last two years has literally led to collapse of the population. 2) Do NatureScot and FLS practice deliberate over-killing in the Highlands t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500492882
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposed modifications to the A92: EIR release

"The current plans detailing the proposed modifications to the A92 at its junctions with the B936/Freuchie Mill Road and the junction with the A92 and High Street/Kettlebridge Road at Bridgend garden Centre, Freuchie."

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500495471
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cladding Remediation Programme Gateway Review report: EIR release

1. Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Cladding Remediation Project' which is named on this list.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500494989
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information relating to the A77 between Chapeldonan and Dipple: FOI release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A77 between hapeldonan and Dipple. In particular, we require the following information:- 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of any defects on the A77 between Chapeldonan and Dipple t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493597
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting briefings: FOI release

You asked for any briefings prepared for ministers and officials ahead of the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting on 8 October 2025. You also requested the agenda and minutes.

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493183
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Viva Engage posts on hybrid working policy: FOI release

The following information; “Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: 1. ALL posts on Viva Engage from the past six months which relate to HYBRID WORKING FOIS 2. ALL comments under those posts”

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490407
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

You asked for “all correspondence between the former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, Hugh Hall, and respective Scottish Government Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries covering the culture portfolio (for the period December 2021 to September 2025), namely: Jenny Gilruth Neil Gray Christina McKelvie Kaukab Stewart...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493054
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Professional organisations and groups engaged in the Review of Best Start Grant: FOI release

1. A full list of all "Professional organisations and groups engaged in the Review" This information is already in the public domain and is provided in Appendices E and F of the Best- start-five-year-forward-plan-maternity-neonatal-care-scotland 2. A full list of all meetings and events involving "professional organis...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490735
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with Trade Unions relating to team agreements: FOI release

ALL external correspondence with TRADE UNIONS from the past 3 months about TEAM AGREEMENTS

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492487
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Public health objection – titanium dioxide, folic acid fortification safety assessment: FOI release

1. the full safety assessment and scientific evidence used to re-approve titanium dioxide(E171). 2. the full evidence base and risk assessment used to justify mandatory folic-acid fortification. 3. the risk assessment (if any) for people with MTHFR variants 4. any public-health or economic impact review covering the ri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492092
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence and meeting records between the Chief Economist Directorate and Scotonomics: FOI release

The following information: For the period 30th January 2025 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate of the Scottish Government and William Thomson or Kairin van Sweeden, both of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person ...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490770
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Gateway review of the Heat in Buildings Future Service Provision project information: EIR release

Any information relating to the gateway review of the Heat in Buildings Future Service Provision project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(3) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500494079
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Future Farming Investment Scheme statistics: EIR release

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, and further to FOI 202500492156: 1. Please provide the number of applications to the Future Farming Investment Scheme that were unsuccessful (potentially eligible schemes that proceeded to assessment but did not receive funding), broken down by (a) area office, (b) th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500496906
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Traffic accident and road/lane closures on the A75 and A77: EIR release

1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th November 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th November 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th November 2025. 4. The number of road traffic...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500496659
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sub-groups, governance groups, working groups or policy boards attended by Ministers: FOI Review

Original request 202500490033 A list of any sub-groups, governance groups, working groups or policy boards that the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and the Minister for Victims and Community Safety and Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans have attended in the last calendar year. These would ...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493178 Review of 202500490033
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Audit Scotland correspondence regarding NHS Ayrshire and Arran: FOI release

Any email correspondence between Audit Scotland and the Scottish Government regarding NHS Ayrshire and Arran since 1 October 2025 to date.

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492378
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Lord Advocate in relation transgender prisoners: FOI release

In relation to Topical Question time today in the Scottish Parliament, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs refused to provide justification for pursing legal action in relation to its policy on transgender prisoners: "Presiding Officer, with the greatest of respect to you and all members in the chamber, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.18 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493242
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cost incurred by producing the publication “Kinloch Castle Study: Final Report”: EIR release

1. The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government in producing the publication “Kinloch Castle Study: Final Report” (published 8 May 2025). Please include: Total internal staff costs (e.g., RESAS time or other departments) Any external consultancy, research or analytical services commissioned Any expenses, travel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.10(5)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494018
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 on the Scottish Whisky Industry: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence, including emails, briefing notes, memos, and meeting minutes, relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 under President Donald Trump on the Scottish whisky industry. This should include communications between Scottish Government officials and representa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493229
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland: FOI release

I am seeking two pieces of information on Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland. Request for information 1: A month count of claimants claiming Psychiatric Disorders and Neurological diseases from February 2022 to February 2025 for: a. South Lanarkshire and b. Scotland Request for informat...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493196
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste meeting and briefing materials: EIR release

All minutes/notes from meetings and briefings written about the ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste (BMW), from the last month.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: EIR/202500491803
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector