Scottish Government FOI Index

13,099releases indexed

21,250attachments found

29.3avg calendar days

5,017partially withheld

2022-04-19oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 5,017 unclear 4,011 not held 1,917 released 909 already published 460 cost limit 411 clarification 193 withheld 137 transferred 44

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3142 s.20 2766 s.34(1) 2393 s.39(2) 2180 s.30 1895 s.17(1) 1718 s.25(1) 1513 s.10(4) 1311 s.11(2) 1049 s.29(1) 774 s.2 710 s.6(1) 555

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 821 releases · 27.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 705 releases · 29.7 avg days Marine Directorate 519 releases · 27.1 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Population Health Directorate 440 releases · 25.9 avg days Economic Development Directorate 409 releases · 42.7 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 407 releases · 33.8 avg days People Directorate 393 releases · 26.2 avg days

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5,017 matching releases

Scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels in Shetland statistics: EIR release

The annual statistics for scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels landed in Shetland from the year 2000 to the most recent year for which data is available. If possible, please include: Total annual tonnage landed Total annual value Any available breakdowns by port or landing location within Shetland N...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495644
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation regarding Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care GP walk-in centres meeting: FOI Review

Original request: 202500492259 On what date was the 12th October meeting first scheduled? Where did the meeting take place? Did all participants join the meeting in person, or did some join virtually? Please provide all correspondence, by email or direct messaging application, which discussed the scheduling of the mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495990 review of 202500492259
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Gateway Review Fleet Renewal Programme information: EIR release

(…) Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Fleet Renewal Programme' (…)

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500494957
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the diary and schedule of selected Ministers: FOI release

For each of the following individuals: Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Natalie Don, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise Siobhian Brown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety For each of the following dates: 2 April 2025 10 June 2025 14 July 2025 1 October 2025 8 O...

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495808
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Glasgow Airport rail link documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about a Glasgow Airport rail link, from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.11(2) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600512206
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Euro 2028 Championships': FOI release

It should be treated as a single request and not aggregated with others. On 20 November 2025, the Scottish Government released a list of the Gatewy Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500480983/ Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review compl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500494972
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Fraser of Allander documentation: FOI release

All documentation held, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis and briefings, which is to/from or mentions Fraser of Allander, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.27(2) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600511060
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Lord Carloway and Lord Justice Clerk Lady Dorrian retirement function information: FOI release

Information contained in documents, discussions meetings & communications held by & between the Scottish Government and any other organisation, including courts & judiciary, legal representative bodies & any other party and including information contained in any arrangements, preparations, costs, work & hire, supplies,...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510775
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland - Road traffic accident and road/lane closure data for the A75 and A77: EIR release

The following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st December 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st December 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between ...

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: EIR/202600500403
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) and the Minister for Public Finance in Scotland: FOI release

Since 1 January 2025 and 26 November 2025, on how many occasions have the Chief Executive of the SPPA and other members of the SPPA met with Ivan McKee MSP. Please provide dates of the meetings at 1. Please confirm if these meetings were minuted, if not why not? If reliance is made on alleged Scottish Government policy...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.4 s.38(1) s.33 s.3 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495745
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the subject of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy, and Biodiversity between 2021 and 2023 on the subject of part 1 or part 2 of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill as originally drafted. Any correspondence sent from Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500496587
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Procurement Processes for Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service (CHFS) Direct Award: EIR release

Recorded information held by Transport Scotland limited to internal memos, formal reports, or risk assessments (excluding emails), from January 2024 to May 2025: 1. Documents outlining the criteria and justifications used for deciding on a direct award for the CHFS contract, including any evaluations of service contin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495918
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hybrid working 'team agreements' within the Economic Development Directorate: FOI release

All hybrid working 'team agreements' in Economic Development Directorate.

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500493676
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations: FOI release

All correspondence related to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations with the Scottish Government, sent since 1 January 2026. This should include internal correspondence and correspondence sent to/received from the BMA.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600501083
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and MSP regarding the role of Rector: FOI release

On 06 January 2026, the University of St Andrews (the “University”) received a letter, via email, from Mark Ruskell MSP, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife. Mr Ruskell’s letter concerns the University’s interpretation of the Higher Education and Governance Act 2016 and the Universities (Scotland) Act 1858, in connection to ...

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600504101
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

UK Government's local growth fund correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the UK Government's local growth fund, from the last two months.

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600511103
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Communication between the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland relating to LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI Review

Original Request 202600507416 Please provide all communication between the Scottish government and inspiring Scotland relating to lgbt youth Scotland over the past 9 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600511494 - Review of 202600507416
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 information: FOI release

all drafts of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 the names of any children’s organisations consulted during its preparation where children or young people were directly consulted, a description of the categories or groups consulted, without personal data any internal communications abo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510968
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 documents: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600511006
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2023: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509894
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Forestry contract for the Creag Bhalg woodland creation scheme: EIR release

A copy of SF's contract for this woodland with Balavil.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: EIR/202600511659
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Diagnostic Radiography, Therapeutic Radiography, and Sonography Workforce information: FOI release

1. Any workforce modelling, workforce impact assessment, or workforce planning analysis held by the Scottish Government that underpins the commitment to seven-day radiology services set out in DL(2025)25 or the associated sub-national planning programme, including any analysis relating to diagnostic radiography, therap...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509811
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2022: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509893
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025: FOI release
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2024: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509895
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills