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

22,874 matching releases

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and politically restricted posts information: FOI release

The Scottish Ministers are required, by section 3(1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, to appoint a person to carry out various specified functions in relation to politically restricted posts. 1. Who has the Scottish Ministers appointed to this role? One of the functions which the above person is required ...

FOI not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3(1) s.1 s.2(3) s.3 s.2(2) s.17

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600513774
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Utilisation of annual funding provided to RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) for Abernethy Reserve: FOI release

I was wanting it to show what the funding was given for - eg, agricultural, forestry or whatever. Could you update this to show the what various grants were for on a yearly basis?

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600516035
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Queries relating to Police Scotland's ‘Operation Broadcroft’ investigation: FOI release

I would like to make a FOI request for any recently updated information that may have been made available regarding 'Operation Broadfoot'. 1. When exactly was the investigation started and what was the trigger for it being initiated. 2. When exactly was it given the name Operation Broadcroft and by whom? 3. When were ...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600515095
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Pension Age Disability Payment stoppage queries: FOI release

1. Why are PADP payments stopped when someone goes into hospital / council-funded care? 2. If someone has disability support needs beyond what the hospital / care home can provide, and these are not being met (or fully met) via the care home / hospital or via other council funding during the period in which the person ...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600515345
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Funding provided to the Acorn Project since February 2022: EIR release

How much money has the Scottish Government given to the Acorn Project since February 2022?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: EIR/202600515370
Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Data on purchase and return of home-working equipment: FOI release

I would like data on the number and cost of equipment purchased for civil servants to work from home in 2024 and 2025. I would also like information on how much of this equipment has been recovered from civil servants who have left the Scottish Government and a copy of the central asset register for this taxpayer funde...

FOI released 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514571
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland - details and cost of newly-implemented 20mph signage: EIR release

-The total cost of implementing 20mph signage in Moray -The total number of new signs installed, and any signs removed or replaced -The specific cost of installing signage on the A95 at Aberlour and Craigellachie, and on the A96 at Elgin and Keith -Details of any funding or resources allocated for enforcement of the ne...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: EIR/202600513768
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - number of closures and accident reports on A75 and A77 roads: EIR release

I wish to make the following freedom of information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I request 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 March 2026. 2. The number of unplanned roa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: EIR/202600514378
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Details of funding provided for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision: FOI release

1. What amount of funding did the Scottish Government provide to the organisation ESOL Scotland for the delivery of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision delivered online during the financial year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026? 2. Was this funding extended beyond 31 March 2026? If so, please provide...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600513819
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Education, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Total expenditure on Digital Champions as part of digital inclusion initiatives: FOI release

The total expenditure by the Scottish Government on training, recruiting, and supporting community or volunteer Digital Champions as part of digital inclusion initiatives (for example, Connecting Scotland, Digital Lifelines Scotland, Digital Inclusion Programme, or any similar programmes) for each financial year from 2...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600513601
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) price thresholds queries: FOI release

Information relating to the operation and suitability of Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) price thresholds specifically within Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600513737
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information relating to ScotWind option fees: FOI release

Information relating to ScotWind option fees, specifically: 1) Regarding the £756 million in ScotWind option fees that has been received, how much of this revenue has been used to date and for what purposes. 2) Can this list be broken down into individual projects where possible, and not just general themes.

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514906
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Funding paid to Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) towards Abernethy Reserve: FOI release

Could you tell me what grants/funding the RSPB reserve at Abernethy Reserve has received from ScotGov over the last 10 years. Including agricultural subsidies, wildlife grants, restoration projects, deer management projects. And any others. If I could have this on a yearly basis that would be helpful.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514068
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Payments made from Scottish Government to BrewDog: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government given to Brewdog in each of the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514597
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - data relating to NHS Remedy cases: FOI release

At the Scottish Parliament Public Audit committee, Dr Stephen Pathirana, Chief Executive Officer stated that the “bulk” of NHS staff would receive their Remedy information by the end of 2026. On the basis that this statement was made to the Committee, I assume that the SPPA have a clear, defined plan to support this st...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.6

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600513615
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Digital, Delivery and Change Division staff queries: FOI release

Request for Information 1: What percentage of DevOps engineers in the Chief Digital Office (or equivalent) of Social Security Scotland are based in Scotland, as of April 2026? Request for Information 2: What percentage of Data engineers in the Chief Digital Office (or equivalent) of Social Security Scotland are base...

FOI transferred 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600513295
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government spend on defence against Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on defending itself against the Scottish Information Commissioner over the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.14(2) s.14V

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600513612
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Delayed NHS Discharges material: FOI release

"On the BBC "Debate Night" programme of 11th June 2025 the minister Maree Todd stated: "If I look at things like Delayed Discharges we have significantly lower levels of Delayed Discharges in Scotland than in the Rest of the UK.... the numbers are significantly lower than they are in England and in Wales" 1) Please c...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500480158
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Topics covered at the Scottish Renewables Planning Conference: EIR release

Thank you for your email of 6 June 2026 requesting a copy, or summary, of the Chief Reporter’s remarks delivered at the conference.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.62

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: EIR/202600520658
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to review of Schedule 2 to Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: EIR release

In relation to the review of Schedule 2 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Defra announced a consultation (available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-protection-for huntable-wild-birds) on 23rd March 2026. We would be grateful if you could provide us with the following information: A...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512318
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - queries regarding subsidy provided for peak rail reductions in Scotland: FOI release

ScotRail and Scottish Government have publicised the permanent removal of peak fares in Scotland, can you please confirm how and why this subsidy is considered to be exempt from subsidy control rules. Looking at the rules I would suggest that giving this subsidy to ScotRail but not to other rail operators across the UK...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512417
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Eligibility for emergency heating oil fund among rural homes: EIR release

With regards to the emergency heating oil fund set up to support Scotland: 1. How many homes in ‘rural’ areas will be eligible? 2. How many homes in areas outwith the ‘rural’ definition will be eligible? 3. How much funding is expected to be provided to ‘rural’ households?

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

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: EIR/202600512680
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Digital identity scheme consultation queries: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government been formally consulted by the UK Government on the proposed national digital identity scheme, including the proposal to assign digital identities to children at birth? 2. What is the Scottish Government’s position on whether the scheme would apply to Scotland? 3. Whether any Scottish Gov...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.28(1) s.30

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512950
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Annual awards and payments for solar PV installation under Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme: EIR release

1. The total number of loans and grants awarded per year by the Scottish government to private households to install solar PV from 22 June 2023 to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme's closure in June 2024. 2. The total amount of loans and grants that the Scottish government has paid out per year to private...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: EIR/202600512592
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Details of Civil Service Pension Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) arrangements: FOI release

My enquiry relates to staff in the core Scottish Government directorates and I am interested in the following financial years: 2025/26; 2024/25; 2023/24; 2022/21. - The number of civil servants (by grade/rank) that have made AVC payments - The mean average AVC contribution eg considering all AVC payments made and numbe...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512513
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector