Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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Guidance on the use of ChatGPT or AI large language models: FOI release

Can you release any guidance given to civil servants on the use of ChatGPT or AI large language models? Can you limit the search to the last three months?

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500459420
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Judicial review on the statutory guidance for the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018: FOI release

You asked for Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, Judicial review on the statutory guidance for the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 For the above judicial review please provide the Scottish Government's total costs, broken down by counsel fees, court fees and other expenses, for each of the...

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500459594
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service outturn costs provided by CalMac: FOI release

You asked for the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service outturn costs provided by CalMac for each financial year from 2016/17 to 2024/25.

FOI released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.70 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459558
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Number of people have died while awaiting a decision on redress payments: FOI release

You asked for how many people have died while awaiting a decision on redress payments? Please provide a breakdown by financial year.

FOI released 75 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500464824
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting requests for Minister for Equalities: FOI release

A full list of meetings held by Kaukab Stewart between April 15 and May 15 2025,and a list of meeting requests Whether they were accepted and rejected and the reasons for these, from the same time period?

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500466454
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

NHS 24 capacity and resource requirement funding: FOI release

1) Please provide the total annual funding allocated to NHS 24 for each of the following financial years: 2019–20 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24 2024–25 (planned or allocated budget) 2) Has the Scottish Government conducted any formal evaluations, reviews or assessments of NHS 24’s capacity and resource requirements...

FOI released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500463822
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Results from awards at SCQF Level 6 and above in the Academic Year 2023-2024: FOI release

The percent of school pupils gaining 5 and above awards at SCQF Level 6 and above in the Academic Year 2023-24.

FOI released 95 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500456293
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Breakdown of unpaid Council Tax: FOI release

Unpaid Council Tax. Last 2/3 years would suffice in Scotland. In particular East Renfrewshire.

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500460011
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Diary entries for the Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise on 26 March 2025: FOI release

You asked for Natalie Innes-Don’s diary for 26 March 2025. Additionally, please confirm whether any changes were made to the diary entries throughout the day, and if so, provide details of these changes.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500459470
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Safer Communities Division funded projects and organisations: FOI release

I would be obliged if you could send me the list of projects / organisations funded by the Safer Communities Division, such as SCSN, Crimestoppers, Neighbourhood Watch Scotland etc.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500459475
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Government International Offices food and drink expenses: FOI release

In each year since 2019/20, how much have Scottish Government International Offices spent on food and drink? Please provide data on both separately if possible. Resubmitting this as I was advised more data would be available at the end of the financial year.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500460266
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister visit to St Fergus Gas Terminal documentation: EIR release

On 22/7/24 John Swinney MSP, First Minister, and Jack Middleton, Special Adviser met with Storegga Limited to visit the St Fergus gas terminal and undertake press work. Source: https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/56630 https://www.gov.scot/news/fast-tracking-scotlands-energy-...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500459263
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Sale of alcohol at football grounds information: FOI release

What 'evidence' the First Minister is referring to during his interview on Sky Sport, list the sources of the evidence and provide a copy of them and confirm what reports or briefings have been prepared by Scottish Government officials for Scottish Ministers on the topic of alcohol at football matches during this Parli...

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458409
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Single authority model roundtable discussions: FOI release

Further documents, presentations, briefing notes and outcome notes relating to three roundtable events organised by the Scottish Government in 2024 relating to local government reform and governance.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: FOI/202500456568
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Allocation of Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) funding to rural and urban schools: FOI release

Part 1: A breakdown of how the £2 billion LEIP funding has been allocated to date, separated by: Rural schools Urban schools Part 2: A list of all schools that have received or are scheduled to receive funding through the LEIP, including for each The name and location of the school The total amount of funding allo...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: FOI/202500457356
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government toilets and associated washing facilities information: FOI release

Please list the buildings where Scottish Government staff work, where the Scottish Government is responsible for ensuring legal duties about the provision of toilets and associated washing facilities are met under The Workplace (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Please also provide information on what pro...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.19 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: FOI/202500457977
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Tenancy deposit protection data: FOI release

The total number of private rented properties on the Scottish Landlord Register on 31 March 2025. The total number of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme on 31 March 2025. The total value of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500459983
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Blanket road speed reduction policies economic impact analyses (EIA): EIR release

Economic impact analyses (EIA) of the Scottish Government's policies for 1) the widespread reduction of 30mph speed limits to 20mph and 2) the blanket reduction of the national speed limit from 60mph to 50mph. Please would share with me the EIAs completed for the two policies, specifically highlighting the net economic...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: EIR/202500459127
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Primary Care Improvement Programme (PCIP) funding: FOI release

Please could you provide the following information: The total funding per annum, broken down by Health Board, for the years 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24, to deliver the Primary Care Improvement Programme. (PCIP) If no breakdown available then the total funding per annum for the years 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500461532
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Contact Scotland BSL contract costs breakdown: FOI release

You asked for a full breakdown of the costs to the Scottish Government for the Contact Scotland BSL contract over the last 3 years, including total costs and any available breakdown available within the contract costs.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500459975
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Fiscal drag information: FOI release

When did the income tax thresholds last keep up with inflation? Can you give me a financial breakdown for the last 10 years of inflation rate vs taxation percentage and threshold value?

FOI released 95 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-24
Reference: FOI/202500452588
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications exchanged with representatives from various organisations: FOI release

Please share any communications exchanged over the last year with representatives from the following organisations and individuals: Thistlelane Limited Neil Scott Murray Joanne Kathleen Murray WFRS Edinburgh Limited Barnton Investments Limited Sir Tom Hunter West Coast Capital Shorequest Limited Riverbridge Limited ...

FOI released 95 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-24
Reference: FOI/202500451849
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Vehicles in use by the Scottish Government by fuel or energy type: EIR release

Breakdown of vehicles in use (owned / leased) within each department of the Scottish Government by fuel or energy type, e.g. petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), battery electric (BEV). I’m mainly interested in EV adoption, so if it’s not possible to discriminate into the different types, ICE v BEV is accepta...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2025-06-24
Reference: EIR/202500460169
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding given to the Equality Network: FOI release

How much funding the Scottish Government has given the Equality Network in each year since 19-20, including the current year to date.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-06-18
Reference: FOI/202500456832
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Endometriosis queries: FOI release

The average waiting times for Endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland since 2010, broken down by year. The average waiting times for Endometriosis treatment in Scotland since 2010, broken down by year Any minutes, meeting notes, summary or responses from the Endometriosis Lives Experience Forum from March 2024 and any su...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-06-18
Reference: FOI/202500457108
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector