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

Transport Scotland - Documentation for Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport's appearance at the Transport committee: FOI release

1. Could you supply all briefings prepared for Stephen Flynn ahead of his transport committee appearance on September 9? 2. Could you all supply all documentation related to this appearance, including analysis and correspondence?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-08
Reference: FOI/202600537615
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Briefing pack for Cabinet Secretary's Transport Committee appearance: FOI release

The complete briefing pack prepared for and/or provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Stephen Flynn MSP, in advance of his appearance before the Scottish Parliament’s Transport Committee on 9 September 2026. This should include any annexes, speaking notes, anticipated questions and answers, lines to take, ba...

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

Published: 2026-10-08
Reference: FOI/202600537215
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity WAVE Trust: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity WAVE Trust during the past five years, from 1 January 2021 to the present date [31 August 2026, the date of your request]. This should include, where held: Emails and other written correspondence; Letters and formal communications; Meeting no...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 16 attachments

Published: 2026-10-07
Reference: FOI/202600535203
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland's Status as an Executive Agency: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the options or decision paper concerning Transport Scotland's status as an executive agency, including any assessment of whether it should remain an agency, become a core directorate, or have functions transferred elsewhere, and any implications identified for governance, accountin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-06
Reference: FOI/202600536042
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Reformation of Transport Scotland correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all emails, documents, correspondence, Ministerial Submissions, briefings, meeting minutes, or advice notes relating to, or containing information about, Transport Scotland being brought into core Scottish Government, sent to, or received by, the following individuals between March 2026 and the date of th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-06
Reference: FOI/202600535751
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals: FOI Review

Original request 202600524205 In Annex D disclosed under Scottish Government FOI reference 202600516504, officials refer to a short explainer concerning the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals. Please provide: 1. All versions...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.30 s.17 s.25 s.7 s.8 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-29
Reference: FOI/202600529231 Review of 202600524205
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

AI used in submitting section 36 consent application objections or representations: FOI release

Can you provide copies of any recorded information held since 1 January 2023 that discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, by individuals, community groups, campaign organisations, or other third parties submitting objections or representations in relation to Section 36 consent applic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-16
Reference: FOI/202600521631
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government staff travelling to the United States of America from June 2026: FOI release

The following information in relation to any travel by Scottish Government staff — including the First Minister, John Swinney, Ministers, Special Advisers, and civil servants — to the United States of America, covering the period June 2026 to the date of your response: 1. The job title or role of each individual who t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-02
Reference: FOI/202600521687
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy information: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide the following information regarding the Scottish Refugee Council and the New Scots: refugee integration strategy 2018 to 2022: 1. The formal role of the Scottish Refugee Council in the development and governance of the New Scots strategy. 2. Whether...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: FOI/202600521104
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Expense claims and receipts for First Minister's private office staff: FOI release

Under FOI, please provide all expense claims and receipts for staff in the First Minister Private Office from November 2025 to date. I will repeat that I expect to see all receipts as you ignored that the last time.

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515232
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation mentioning former Scottish Youth Parliament chair: FOI release

I'd like to request information through FOI legislation. 1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions Jordan Linden, between October 1 and November 15 2025 and then March 1 2026 to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515531
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Minimum income guarantee 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 a minimum income guarantee, between February 1 2026 and March 25 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515478
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

US military flights related correspondence between Scottish Government and Glasgow Prestwick representatives: FOI release

All correspondence Scottish Government ministers, officials and civil servants had with representatives of Glasgow Prestwick airport related to US military flights between the start of February 2026 and the current date (23 April 2026).

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515377
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Israeli military flights related correspondence between Scottish Government and Glasgow Prestwick representatives: FOI release

Please can the Scottish Government provide all correspondence its ministers, officials and civil servants had with representatives of Glasgow Prestwick airport relating to Israeli military flights from the start of January 2024 to the end of March 2024.

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515378
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Latest communications to current and previous CEOs of General Teaching Council for Scotland and General Medical Council: FOI release

The First Minister in 2008 announced GTCS along the lines of professional led body General Medical Council. Please can you provide the last communication from the Scottish Government to all CEOs at the General Teaching Council for Scotland To the current serving CEO and all previous serving CEOs And Please can you p...

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600514871
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Housing and UK Government: FOI release

I would like to request how many instances of correspondence there have been from Mairi McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Housing, to the UK Government since her start date in post. If you could provide a count of these instances, the dates at which each correspondence was made/sent, and if possible, could you append any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515039
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Materials explaining use of certain terminology within Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill factsheet and policy memorandum: FOI release

Any internal briefing, drafting note, submission, legal advice, policy note, internal correspondence, or recorded discussion that explains why the terms “victim”, “survivor”, “complainer”, or any similar terminology were used in the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill factsheet and policy memorandum, ...

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515424
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Details of financial support to Mossgiel Organic Farm: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Please provide details of any financial support, funding, grants, subsidies, or other payments made by your organisation to Mossgiel Organic Farm, located in Mauchline (KA5 5LL), over the past seven years. Specifically, I would ...

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515529
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Emails exchanged by project lead of "how we manage attendance" during week commencing 30th March 2026: FOI release

I believe I can request every email sent and received by the project lead of "how we manage attendance" during week beginning 30/03/26 which relates to director Annabel Turpie's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works. If this request for information is not clear enough let me know.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600514794
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Emails exchanged between project leads on Director of Marine Scotland's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works: FOI release

I believe I can request access to every email sent and received between each of the project leads under director Annabel Turpie's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works during the week beginning 20/04/26.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515547
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Traffic signal management and Urban Traffic Control system information: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please could you provide the following details regarding your authority’s Urban Traffic Control (UTC) / traffic signal management system or traffic signal fault management system: The name of the software platform currently used to manage ...

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515807
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to road user and congestion charging and Clyde Tunnel tolling: EIR release

You asked for the following information, covering the period 1 January 2025 to the date of your request (4th June): 1. Copies of any correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to: road user charging; congestion charging; Clyde Tunnel tolling; workplace parking levies. 2. Copies of an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600520109
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documents regarding delay to publication of sewage statistics: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the decision to delay the publication of Scottish Water's 2025 sewage overflow statistics.

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515833
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Activity undertaken and progress towards ending conversion practices: FOI release

1. An update on all progress made to ending conversion practices in Scotland. 2. All consultations done during this campaign the future plans held by the group.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515975
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government, ILI Group and Apatura Limited: FOI release

Please can the Scottish Government provide all correspondence between its ministers, officials, advisers, or civil servants and the companies ILI Group and Apatura Limited. This should include emails, memos, minutes of meetings, text messages and exchanges on messaging apps, and any other relevant correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600519985
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector