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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22,640 matching releases

Ministerial harassment complaints policy queries: FOI release

In relation to the following harassment policy: https://www.gov.scot/publications/handling-of-harassmentcomplaints- involving-current-or-former-ministers/ 1. Is the policy still in use? 2. How many complaints has the Government received about current Ministers from January 2020 to the present day? 3. How many compla...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600513739
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Office for Statistics Regulation: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Office for Statistics Regulation, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499473
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 commitment query: FOI release

You asked if the following fifteen commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government and asked us to provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502668
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility study report and supporting documents: EIR release

1) Access to the full report of the Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility Study, commissioned by NHS Grampian and supported by the Scottish Government’s Sustainable Estates programme. If the full report cannot be disclosed, we would appreciate any executive summaries, technical appendices, or decision-making docume...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500496833
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meeting between Former First Minister and the Governor of California: FOI release

Information relating to the meeting between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and California Governor Jerry Brown on or around 3 April 2017 in Sacramento: Any briefing papers, pre-meeting notes, or preparation documents provided to the First Minister or Scottish Government officials. Any minutes, notes, summaries, or pos...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600499990
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 pledge query: FOI release

You asked if the following commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government. Please provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge: 1. Invest a further £1 billion over the next parliament to close the school attainment gap. 2. Invest an additional £500 million to suppor...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.9 s.10

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600501756
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government tickets 2026 FIFA World Cup: FOI release

1. How many tickets have the Scottish Government requested for any World Cup 2026 games for Scottish Government staff or officials such as cabinet secretaries or the first minister? 2. If possible, can you provide a breakdown of who the tickets are for and for what games? 3. Has anyone in the Scottish Government, off...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600499901
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Compensation queries Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: I refer to the Stage II complaint response issued by Social Security Scotland (CE1MUI931264/25), in which it is stated that: “Social Security Scotland has no policy or scheme in place for offering compensation.” In order to understand whether this statement is accurate, supported by policy ...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499775
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's COP expenses: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request all communications exchanged by staff, special advisers and ministers relating to FOI 202500497042 relating to Gillian Martin’s COP expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, please include all email, WhatsApp, Teams, Webex conversations or messages.

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500549
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Reserve list for the role of Client Support Advisor query: FOI release

In relation to Social Security Scotland’s reserve list for the role of Client Support Advisor - Mid Lothian (1266), I am writing to ask if any more job offers have been made in Edinburgh.

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600512450
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and the Equality Network: FOI release

The minute and agenda for the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and Rebecca Don Kennedy and Vic Valentine of the Equality Network on 30 October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600501053
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government's expenditure on housing for asylum seekers, refugees, and irregular migrants: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government's expenditure on housing for migrants, including both legal migrants (such as refugees and those with granted asylum status) and irregular or undocumented migrants (such as asylum seekers whose claims are pending or refused); for the financial years 2020-2021 through 2024-2025, or the...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500043
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Housing, International, Public sector

Transport Scotland procurement processes: FOI release

You asked questions around our procurement processes, energy and water costs.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.4 s.5 s.14 s.15 s.17(1) s.9

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600512625
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) Board appointment queries: FOI release

Your request consisted of a series of questions seeking explanations about the appointment process to the Board of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL). The Scottish Government holds the information necessary to respond to these questions and responses to each question are set out below. As the request has been answe...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 16 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600513289
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the First Minister's meeting with the President of the United States of America: FOI release

Today, John Swinney revealed his Oval Office meeting was brokered by Eric Trump. He said he asked Eric to meet and did not seek a meeting with the President. Please send me a copy of this correspondence or minutes of the meeting where he asked to meet Eric Trump. Mr Swinney further revealed at 6.32am on the Friday morn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499668
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 fulfilment query: FOI release

I would like to ask if the following commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government. Please provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge: We will introduce a new Housing Standard, set in law by 2025. We will set a national objective to increase the amount of housing ...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502667
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between NHS Fife and Scottish Government ministers regarding employment tribunal: FOI release

Following the judgment in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal, published December 8, please provide any emails, minutes, documents, or messages between Neil Gray and NHS Fife relating to the case and the judgment. If there is any correspondence from the First Minister and NHS Fife, please include this.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499673
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Public Pension Agency - Police Pension Scheme contingent decision: FOI release

1) The number of members originally offered the chance to leave their pension scheme. 2) How many members actually did exercise this option and leave the pension scheme. 3) How many of those that 'left', subsequently rejoined the pension fund. 4) How many that rejoined were placed back into the same pension scheme t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499669
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Neurodevelopmental funding: FOI release

You requested information on the 2025/26 £3.4 million investment announced in February 2026 by the Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing for neurodevelopmental support in Scotland. This included: 1. What specific services, projects, initiatives, or programmes the additional £3.4 million was allocated towards ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.30

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516645
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Clarification on First Minister's speech on Scottish renewables: EIR release

Speaking at FMQs on 19th March 2026, John Swinney said this: “When this Government came to office, we had a clear ambition to massively increase the amount of electricity that is generated in Scotland from low-cost renewable sources, and we have succeeded in doing that.” Please provide the evidence John Swinney was r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600511852
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government annual consolidated accounts: FOI release

The annual cost in the last financial year of the devolved Government in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516756
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Assurance process information for software-based data erasure of end of life IT equipment: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide the following recorded information held by your department regarding assurance processes for software based data erasure of end of life IT equipment. For clarity, this request relates solely to software based data destruction. Please exclude physical destructio...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600506305
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding BBC reporting: FOI release

For all correspondence sent to/from BBC which are complaints about online/TV/radio coverage, as well as minutes/notes from meetings with BBC officials, between January 1 2026 and March 20 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516509
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Police Scotland - officer redundancy and early retirement statistics: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the numbers of female police officers taking redundancy or voluntary early retirement from Police Scotland and a corresponding figure for their male counterparts. You also asked for the number of firearms-trained officers and armed-response unit officers taking early retirement, redundancy...

FOI not held 40 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600507973
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Work and skills

Meetings between Minister for Higher and Further Education and union representatives: FOI release

Since September 2025, how many times has the Minister for Higher and Further Education met with representatives from (i) Unison, (ii) Unite, (iii) EIS, (iv) GMB and (v) Colleges Scotland; what the purpose of each meeting was; and who requested each meeting.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600505767
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector