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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22,874 matching releases

Onsite Supervision, Prescriber Attendance and Implementation of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

Recorded information held from 1 January 2023 to the date of this request concerning onsite supervision, prescriber attendance and the proposed implementation of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026. The exact details of this request are outlined below, within our response....

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600526006
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence and submissions relating to Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and regulation of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information, held in any form, including emails, letters, minutes, meeting notes, briefing papers, submissions and internal correspondence. 1. All correspondence, emails and meeting notes between the Scottish Government (or Scottish Office) and Professor David Sines and/or the Joi...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.17(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600523458
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

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

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 and drafts of the explainer re...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.17

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600524205
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence with selected public bodies regarding non-surgical procedures regulations: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information, held in any form, including emails, letters, meeting notes, minutes, briefing notes, calendar entries, internal memoranda, attachments and Teams or equivalent messages. 1. All correspondence and meeting notes between the Scottish Government and Professor David Sines, ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.1 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600522773
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Advisers and meetings on regulations under the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

1. All recorded information setting out the Scottish Government’s policy or position on whether bodies operating voluntary registers, or representing practitioner or commercial interests, including but not limited to the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP), Save Face, the British Association of Medical Aest...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600523361
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Evidence for medical premises: FOI release

You asked for recorded information held from 1 January 2023 to the date of the FOI request relating to: 1. Any evidence, analysis, risk assessment, clinical advice, policy paper, briefing note, meeting note, or correspondence concerning whether cosmetic procedures such as skin tag removal, blemish removal, mesotherapy...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.3 s.4 s.25(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600522985
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Glasgow Caledonian University Concept Paper on Non-Surgical Cosmetic Practice Education: FOI release

You asked for a range of records relating to the document: “MSc NAPP pathway proposal SBAR to consider a regulated educational framework in aesthetic and cosmetic practice”, which was released as part of materials relating to the FoI 202600516504. The information requested is as follows, please note I have renumbered t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.6 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600521873
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Development of secondary legislation under the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the development of secondary legislation under the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026, specifically: 1. A list of all organisations, bodies, stakeholders and individuals who have been consulted, engaged or involved in discussions relatin...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600523109
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Implementation of the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2024: FOI release

1. Please provide the name of the Scottish Government directorate, division, team or policy unit currently responsible for developing and implementing the secondary legislation associated with the Act. 2. Please provide any implementation timetable, project plan, roadmap, programme plan, milestone schedule or equivale...

FOI already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.6 s.7 s.8 s.29(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) s.25 s.23

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600520530
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2021-2022 detailing the planned actions: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request copies of all policy papers, options appraisals, ministerial submissions, and internal emails between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2024 that discuss or recommend extending candidacy rights to foreign nationals with limited leave to remain (as opposed to ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517345
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Information concerning Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) standards: FOI release

1. Any records referring to the JCCP Competency Framework, JCCP education and training standards, JCCP approved education and training providers, JCCP practitioner standards, or JCCP qualifications material. 2. Any records discussing JCCP standards in connection with Scottish regulation, licensing, consultation, impac...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.5 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517036
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government or NHS England referencing Palantir Technologies: FOI release

1. Any informal discussions, telephone calls, teleconferences, or meetings between Scottish Government Health Directorate officials and UK Government or NHS England officials in which the NHS England Federated Data Platform operated by Palantir was referenced or discussed, between 1 January 2020 and the date of this re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517010
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill queries: FOI release

You requested documents concerning the public consultation which commenced on 20 December 2024 and closed on 14 February 2025 in relation to the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill, which became an act on 12th May 2026. Specifically you asked for: 1. All internal correspondence,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600520516
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding provided by the Scottish Government to Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC): FOI release

1. Total funding provided or allocated by the Scottish Government for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) in the last three years. 2. Breakdown of how this funding is distributed to local authorities.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517195
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Drafts of the Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77: FOI release

All drafts of the Equality and Fairer Scotland Duty Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77, The full list of all organisations and individuals contacted during the equality consultation, The dates of all contacts made, and All responses received in full.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600510954
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The June 2023 Ministerial roundtable: attendees, minutes and follow-up to discuss the regulation of aesthetic procedures: FOI release

Please provide the full attendance list, minutes or notes, and any follow-up correspondence from the parliamentary or ministerial roundtable of 13 June 2023, or any equivalent ministerial or parliamentary event in June 2023, at which SMASG, BCAM, BACN or BAMAN, and MSPs met to discuss the regulation of aesthetic proced...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600510978
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Reports and communications relied upon in preparing the Islands Communities Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77: FOI release

All evidence, reports, and expert opinions relied upon in preparing the Islands Communities Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77, including the evidence base for the statement that the bill may lead to a rise in underground or unregulated practices in island communities.

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

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600511000
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence received by the Scottish Government from For Women Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence received by the Scottish Government from For Women Scotland, and any briefings written which mention For Women Scotland, between February 1 2026 and March 30 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600516981
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information on buildings in Scotland's Cladding Remediation Programme: EIR release

The most recent available list of buildings in scope of Scotland's Cladding Remediation Programme, including buildings associated with Single Building Assessments, additional work assessments, remediation planning, remediation works, or completed remediation. You also asked for each building where held: building name...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517109
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Funding provided to Patronage of Refugee Charities by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Any evidence of special treatment, preferential funding, or patronage given to specific refugee charities by the Scottish Government since 2020. 2. Any internal concerns or reviews about close relationships between government and refugee charities.

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

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517299
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine

Number of convictions in Scotland relating to offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988: FOI release

The number of convictions in Scotland for the past 5 years (20/05/2021 to 20/05/2026) relating to the following offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988: Section 143 – using a motor vehicle without insurance, including causing or permitting such use. Section 87 – driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, in...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.14 s.87 s.40A s.22 s.42 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517818
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Documentation regarding non-surgical aesthetics education restricted to registered healthcare professionals: FOI release

You asked for a range of records in the context of statements made by Glasgow Caledonian University. Your specific request is for information was for recorded information as follows: 1. Any recorded information held by Scottish Government identifying any section, provision, schedule, guidance, policy document, ministe...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.8 s.17(1) s.17 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600522490
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Recorded information regarding the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2026: 1. Any records assessing, checking, discussing or describing the JCCP’s legal status as a voluntary register, charity, self-regulatory body, stakeholder body, representative body, or nonstatutory body. 2. Any records asse...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517029
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) and Non-surgical Procedures Bill development queries: FOI release

A list of all organisations invited to the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) meetings from 2023 to 2026. Documentation regarding the "Declaration of Interests" for SCIEG members, specifically identifying any dual memberships with the JCCP. Records of any outreach conducted to non-medic independent pr...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600515519
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials exchanged with British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) regarding non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

I have read BABTAC’s public statement concerning the Scottish Government’s non-surgical cosmetic procedures legislation. In that statement, BABTAC says that it had supported and advised the Scottish Government for years, that it played an instrumental role in revisions to the Bill, and that its recommendations were acc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600516353
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector