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

8,493 matching releases

Scottish freshwater fisheries regulations regarding trout stocks: EIR release

I am writing to request information regarding trout stocking in Fife. Specifically, I would like to know which individuals, angling clubs, or fisheries currently hold written consent or licences to stock trout in Fife’s inland waters. I am concerned about the possibility of unlicensed or illegal stocking taking place ...

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

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: EIR/202600507384
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Dundee FC Camperdown stadium planning application: EIR release

" Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) sent from Transport Scotland to representatives of Dark Blue Property Holdings Limited and Dundee FC regarding the Camperdown stadium planning in principle application. For this request I am interested in the perio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507275
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information in relation to the A82 trunk road northbound: EIR release

Information in relation to the A82 trunk road northbound carriageway at or near Spean Bridge, approximately at the location identified by What3Words reference: grumbles.spot.remix (or nearest recorded chainage reference used by your contractor). 1. “All recorded carriageway defects at this location, including defect I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507930
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

United States tariff and trade deal documentation: FOI release

You asked for ‘all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about Donald Trump tariffs, from the last month?’ I have reasonably interpreted ‘last month’ as the period from 19 January 2026 to 19 F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.29 s.30 s.32 s.38 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507608
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector

Funding provided by Scottish Government to Alcohol Focus Scotland: FOI release

The total amount of funding provided by the Scottish Government to Alcohol Focus Scotland in the calendar years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. All correspondence sent by the Scottish Government to Alcohol Focus Scotland since 1 September 2025. All correspondence received by the Scottish Government from Alcohol Focu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507753
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland number of overnight closures on the A68: EIR release

"The total number of overnight closures on the A68 for repairs by Bear from March 2023 to March 2026, broken down by year" and "the total number of complaints made by members of the public about overnight closures on the A68 covering the same period"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600510468
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Conversion therapy/practises meeting: FOI Review

Original request: 202600503365 All information and meeting notes regarding a meeting held with the Scottish Youth Parliament in regards to ending conversion practices in Scotland around March 2024. The meeting was with Emma Roddick MSP (then the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees). As well as any outcomes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507640 review of 202600503365
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Rothschild contract documentation: FOI release

This request relates to the following contract: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500899 For the period 1st March 2024 - 30th April 2025, please provide: (1.) All correspondence (by email or direct messaging application) between the Scottish Government and Rothschild which...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507938
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill documentation: FOI release

Any briefings or minutes from meetings attended by Scottish Government officials with UK public bodies (such as the General Medical Council) to discuss the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill since 1 January 2025.

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

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600508107
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland Engineering & Construction Contract (NEC4 ECC) information: EIR release

You have asked for information relating to any tenders or contracts issued in the last 18 months for construction contract management software or project management software, specifically where the software includes functionality for managing NEC, JCT, or FIDIC contracts. The details you have requested are: 1. A brea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.7 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: EIR/202600508262
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation that was sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants regarding Ferguson Marine: FOI release

“All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Ferguson Marine in Q1 2026.”

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

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506932
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence sent to The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity on gene editing in agriculture: EIR release

(1) Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on gene editing in agriculture within the last six months. (2) Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on gene editing in agriculture within the last six months. (3) Any briefing prepared for Jim Fairlie on the topic of gene editing in agriculture within the last six months...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507648
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Water supply failure in the Scottish Borders copy of the response: EIR release

A copy of the response issued to John Lamont MP about the water supply failure in the Scottish Borders.

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

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600510531
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documents which mention section 52 of FOISA and First Minister to cease the effect of a Scottish Information Commissioner (SIC) decision: FOI release

All communications/documents which mention section 52 of FOISA/the ability of the FM to cease the effect of a SIC decision notice since January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.52 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506970
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Sea fisheries regulations in the UK: EIR release

"Wondered if it would be possible to make a follow-up request on the fishing VMS data for 2025? We've now received the data for rectangles within Scottish waters, but wondered if there was any data held for ICES rectangle 41F2? If similar data to the below could be provided for rectangle 41F2, that would be much appre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600504923
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest: FOI release

Correspondence sent to Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months. Correspondence sent from Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1)A s.29(1) s.30B s.33(1) s.38(1) s.21 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507009
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Pay rises for public sector staff: FOI release

“Supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about pay rises for public sector staff, from the last month” (16 January 2026 to 16 February 2026)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507065
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Fife employment tribunal documentation: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants about the Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife case in Q1 2026.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506859
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Reported incidents and highway maintenance logs on the M77: EIR release

Information regarding the M77, specifically the section with junction 5 below the Newton Mearns roundabout. I am looking for any reported incidents that have happened there as well as the highway maintenance logs for that area for the last 2 years please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600508117
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - Spurdog and Seabass National Marine Plan assessment query: EIR release

Can you share the assessment done against the NMP for this? I note in particular that spurdog are a PMF so will trigger Gen Policy 9b so am particularly keen to understand that element, as well as the Sea Fisheries section relating to Fully Documented Fisheries, ecosystem etc.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: EIR/202600510258
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence on the creation of the Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Scottish Schools: FOI release

All internal email correspondence about the creation of the Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Scottish Schools which was published on 4 February 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600505401
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Papers submitted to the Tripartite Alignment Group: FOI release

Any papers that were submitted to the Tripartite Alignment Group for discussion at their December meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506459
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the costs to freeze ScotRail fares: FOI release

All documents relating to the costing to freeze ScotRail fares for a year that was announced on 12 February 2026.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506234
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation held by the Scottish Government about Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill: 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 Ash Regan's prostitution bill, from the last month?

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506016
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding over-crowding Scottish prisons and capacity issues: FOI release

‘All communications from governors of Scottish prisons to the Justice Secretary from August 1st 2025 to the current day on over-crowding and capacity issues in their prisons.’ The reference to the ‘current day’ in your request has been construed to mean 12 February 2026, which is when your request was received.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506386
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector