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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7,447 matching releases

FOI requests submitted to the Scottish Government by the BBC & STV in 2025: FOI Review

Original request: 202600513933 (1) The total number of FOI requests made to the Scottish Government by the bbc in 2025 (2) The total number of FOI requests made to the Scottish Government by STV in 2025

FOI unclear 50 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600515534 Review of 202600513933
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Local Authority Chief Executive salary query: FOI release

My understanding is last year Scottish Government transferred responsibility for Local Authority Chief Executive salaries to COSLA. This resulted in a pay review involving COSLA and ALACE. Please correct me if this information is wrong. I also understand, if correct, this review also involved senior council officers, b...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520712
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Coul Links proposed Golf Course application correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600517045 "Correspondence seeking or justifying, and permitting a further delay” in relation to “Post Report Consultation of parties” in respect of the Called In Planning Application for the Construction Of An 18 Hole Golf Course, Etc, At Land 1700m North West Of Embo Community Centre, Embo (Coul L...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600521208 Review of 202600517045
Directorate: Planning Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information on falsifying health records becoming a criminal offence: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government have any plans to make it a criminal offence for a care provider to falsify records to hide malpractice or must we continue accepting cruel and inhuman treatment? 2. Name one physical health issue that does not receive medical assistance through the NHS or partner agencies? 3. How much...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520146
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Highland Council’s empty property relief data: FOI release

Relief was devolved on 1 April 2023, the Scottish Government has transferred £105 million per year to local government to spend as they see fit including on local relief for empty properties. Can you please answer the following points, I can sent this as a FOI request if required 1 Can you please supply the yearly am...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.25(1) s.1(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520887
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Anti-Racism delivery plan costs: FOI release

I am writing in relation to the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030, as published on your website. Please provide the following information: 1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030 along with either the ac...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FO/202600524051
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications regarding the Scottish Government workforce project: FOI release

Every email sent and received by Director Annabel Turpie during week beginning 30/03/26 which relates to the project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600514761
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government workforce project team information: FOI release

1) How many people are working in project led by Director Annabel Turpie. 2) Set out the grades of the people working in the project. 3) Outline the job objectives of the people working in the project. 4) Present the business plan. 5) Provide the hybrid working team agreement for the project team.

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.4

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600514752
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government workforce project lead communications: FOI release

Every email sent and received by the project lead of "supporting high performance" during week beginning 23/03/26 which relates to Director Annabel Turpie's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600514800
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Capability review details regarding ministerial exit interviews: FOI release

As mentioned in a previous FoI about ministerial exit interviews, please provide all details of the “capability review” and “response to capability review” as referred.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600522229
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Refugee Council involvement in Warm Scots Welcome and Warm Scots Future: FOI release

1. The formal role of the Scottish Refugee Council in the development of the Warm Scots Welcome and Warm Scots Future policies. 2. Whether the Scottish Refugee Council was a member of any programme board, governance group, or steering group overseeing the Ukraine response. 3. Copies of any terms of reference or gover...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600521099
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Scottish Transport Projects Review queries and A1 traffic count information: FOI release

1. Could you inform me of the date of publication of the STPR2, (Scottish Transport Projects Review) I think it was on Dec. 8th 2022 although there may have been a draft published in early 2022. Since it's publication online have there been any amendments or updates and if there have been what are they? When was the o...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519536
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Queries regarding complaints, incidents or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices: FOI release

1. Since 1 January 2023, has the Office of the Chief Dental Officer undertaken or commissioned any formal analysis of complaints, incidents, or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices? Please answer yes or no. If yes, please provide a brief summary of the main findings. If no such record exists,...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519115
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Single Building Assessment information: EIR release

1. You asked which Property Managers (Factors) have requested financial assistance regarding the introduction of the Single Building Assessment in Scotland and how much financial aid they have each received. 2. You also asked what the current state of play is in Scotland with regard to replacing External Wall Safety c...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: EIR/202600519043
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Byelaws 2009 correspondence: FOI Review

Original request: 202500499558 Part 1 There was a statutory requirement (Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, s.202A)) for these byelaws to be reviewed not later than 10 years from them coming into force, i.e. by 1st October 2019. Please provide all correspondence relating to the review of the byelaws between the S...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600503252
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Baby box contents, cost and distribution figures: FOI release

1. The cost to the Scottish Government of providing a single Baby Box, including the most recent available cost per box. 2. A detailed list of all items currently included within the Baby Box. 3. The total annual expenditure incurred by the Scottish Government in providing Baby Boxes for each of the last three financ...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600522297
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Energy market arrangements in an independent Scotland: FOI release

During the "It's Scotland’s Energy" debate at Holyrood on 28th May 2026, Michael Marra asked Stephen Gethins how independence would deliver a third off energy bills. This was Stephen Gethin's response: "You could do stuff like having a social contract, for example. A social tariff, for instance, that would help lower ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518765
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Report listing Scottish Government devices that have accessed a particular website: FOI release

in regard to the recent FOI response of 19 May 2026, with the reference FOI:202600515837, is the following: I have provided A SNIPPET FROM THE REPORT to illustrate how the hits can be generated and how they have been grouped. The different colours represent a grouped ‘hit’ from an individual. Would it be possible to ...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600521156
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Forestry tree species data: EIR release

Please share any data or information held by FLS which includes assessments/estimates of the tree makeup of FLS land by species. If FLS holds any equivalent from previous years, please share data from the last five years.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/ 202600521555
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of Ministerial attendance at the World Cup: FOI release

Which MSPs will be attending the World Cup in the USA when Holyrood is still sitting and whether the cost is to the taxpayer or if they are paid for out of personal funds.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519025
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Awards made under Equality and Human Rights and Equally Safe funds: FOI Review

Original request 202600516948 Can you please provide a list of the organisations, and amounts granted, that have been awarded funding under the Equality and Human Rights fund or the Equally Safe fund, commencing 01 April 2026?

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600522109 Review of 202600516948
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding allocation to the Scottish Football Association “Extra Time Programme” 2026–2027: FOI release

For the Scottish Government’s financial allocation to the Scottish Football Association for the “Extra Time Programme for the year 2026-2027. You also requested the breakdown to individual clubs and the management fee to the SFA.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600520360
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Copy of Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's keynote speech delivered at the Energy Developers Charter Summit: FOI release

A Cabinet Secretary made a keynote speech at an energy conference in Aberdeen on 20th March 2026. May I see the text of the keynote speech delivered on that day?

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518929
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Bus fare cap pilot evaluation and reimbursement data: FOI release

1. The Reimbursement Formula: The specific formula or methodology used by Transport Scotland to calculate the financial reimbursement paid to private bus operators for revenue lost due to the implementation of the £2 fare cap. 2. Basis of Calculation: Clarification on whether the reimbursement calculation uses the ope...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy specific debt service information: FOI release

I want to know how many complaints received regarding the firm Carrington Dean for the last 10 years? How many has been in the favour of Carrington Dean and how many in the favour of the person making the complaint. Also breakdown of what type of complaints have been received regarding the firm Carrington Dean.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518754
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector