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

Overall spend and breakdown of costs for National Care Service policy: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent overall on its policy for a National Care Service since 2021 with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510561
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - information regarding advertised recruitment of Client Support Advisor: FOI release

Information relating to the recruitment of the advertised position of Client Support Advisor at Social Security Scotland (Ref: 1266). Request for information 1: The total number of applications received for the role. Request for information 2: The number of applicants who passed the initial sift/shortlisting stage. ...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510746
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Refugee Council regarding voting rights: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, meeting minutes) between Scottish Government ministers or officials and the Scottish Refugee Council between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2020 that discuss extending voting rights to foreign nationals or ref...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600517326
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit meetings regarding electricity and energy infrastructure: EIR release

1. In 2025-26, on how many occasions have officials representing the energy consents unit met with SSEN, Scottish Power, or any other company involved in the transmission or distribution of electricity in Scotland (please specify)? 2. In 2025-26, on how many occasions have officials representing the energy consents un...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: EIR/202600509708
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information relating to Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

1. The total number of successful applications where funding (grant or loan) was awarded for the installation of a NIBE S735 Exhaust Air Heat Pump between January 2023 and the present date. 2. A breakdown of these successful applications by year. 3. Confirmation of whether the NIBE S735 is currently classified as an ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: EIR/202600509799
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

First Minister and Commonwealth Games 2026 mascot: FOI release

You asked for all copies of communication where John Swinney was invited to be photographed with Finnie the 2026 mascot and the pictures taken at any location which features John Swinney and Finnie the mascot.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600518770
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Empty Homes Partnership funding and statistics: FOI release

Question 1 a) In 2025-26, how much has the Empty Homes Partnership spent? b) Please provide as much detail as possible on what funding has been spent on. Question 2 a) In 2025-26 so far, how many empty homes have been brought back into use? b) Please break down by local authority.

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

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600509694
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Flood Risk Management Plans: EIR release

A full list of all the flood schemes across Scotland that were put forward for funding during the same cycle that the Peterculter Flood Protection Scheme application was made, and that the list includes the Cost Benefit Ratio (CBR) for each flood scheme.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: EIR/202600517341
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and Equality Network: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence, including emails and direct messages, agendas, minutes or notes of meetings or phone calls, between the Scottish Government and Equality Network. This should cover the period from 1st January 2026 to the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600516974
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Contracts and involvement with Israeli communication companies: FOI release

I would like to ask if Scotland has any contracts or involvement with Israeli communication companies. If so which ones?

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600512266
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Palantir contract information: FOI release

I would like to know how many departments of Scottish Government and associated government agencies (including police, financial services, Scotland's part of HMRC and the NHS) operate data infrastructure and surveillance Palantir contracts if yes, how long are these contracts planned to last and what is to stop Palanti...

FOI not held 40 score 2 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600512269
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland - Financial support provided to Loganair Limited: EIR release

A report on support provided by Transport Scotland to Loganair Limited for the most recent completed financial year. Please provide a breakdown of: 1. Total annual grant payments for all PSO routes from Stornoway to Edinburgh and Glasgow. 2. Total reimbursement paid to Loganair under the Air Discount Scheme (ADS). ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: EIR/202600509459
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Query relating to the 2018 Strategy for Veterans: FOI release

If the Scottish Government consider the terms of 2018 Strategy for Veterans, as a matter of course, in their political strategies such as providing funding or awarding compensation.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508474
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

HM Fire Service Inspectorate - Utilities and procurement queries: FOI release

General Information: How many sites are part of this organisation? Are utilities (gas,electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all schools, or by individual academies? Who is responsible for procurement decisions relating to utilities? (please state job title) How does the organisation ensure compliance ...

FOI not held 40 score 1 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI-202600512407
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

National Mining Museum Scotland funding information: FOI release

Information regarding assessments of the National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) undertaken by the Scottish Government as part of allocating funds for 2025/26. 1. As part of allocating funds 2025/26 to the National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) did the Scottish Government assess the robustness of NMMS’s governance? 2....

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600510508
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Guidance and data on violence against teachers in schools: FOI release

1. Is there a definition for what constitutes violence against teachers in schools? 2. What is the Scottish Government's recommendation for a teacher or classroom assistant to navigate physical abuse? 3. Are there year groups within schools that exhibit the worst levels of physical violence against teaching staff?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508591
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Spend on For Women Scotland court case regarding trans prisoner rules: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on its court case against For Women Scotland about prison trans rules, with a breakdown of costs?

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509966
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - New rail rolling stock for ScotRail procurement plan queries: EIR release

Has a deal to procure new rolling been done by the Scottish Government, or approved by the Scottish Government on behalf of Transport Scotland? You may wish to consider this as a FOI enquiry. If so, what are the terms and cost to the Scottish people? Is it correct that you have favoured a 30 year leasing arrangement s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: EIR/202600509316
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Miscarriage of justice compensation applications and payments made: FOI release

1. For the period from 2000 to the most recent year available, the total number of applications received for compensation under both the statutory scheme (section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988) and the ex gratia scheme, provided in groupings that are large enough to avoid identification concerns (e.g. five-year ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.13 s.38(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508957
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Money spent on Chief Entrepreneur since creation of role: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Chief Entrepreneur since the role was created, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on, i.e. salary, expenses etc?

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509489
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Disclosure request regarding Operation Talla: FOI release

Did the Home Office or UK Government issue guidance to Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Ministers, or Police Scotland instructing that complaints or crime reports questioning COVID-19 policy (restrictions, vaccines, testing, public health data, fraud, misconduct) should not be recorded or investigated? If yes: • Who authoris...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600511030
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Contribution rates for firefighters: FOI release

1) Can you provide me with the current contribution rates for firefighters, please? 2) Can you also provide me with information as to whether these contribution rates will change in future and when that may be and also if these new rates are already known can you also provide those new rates, please?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.11 s.20

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600510567
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications from Scottish Ministers or Special Advisers regarding the next Parliamentary session: FOI release

All emails and WhatsApp messages sent by either Special Advisers or Scottish Ministers in the last 3 months that contain any of the following phrases: - "after the election" - "post-election" - "after May" - "the next Parliament" - "the next session of Parliament" - "the next Parliamentary session"

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp s.12

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507770
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Candidacy election rights correspondence: FOI release

I am writing to submit a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request copies of all ministerial submissions and briefing notes provided to Scottish Government ministers between 1 January 2023 and 31 January 2025 that recom...

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517333
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Late Freedom of Information responses that were delayed by Special Advisers: FOI release

Of the FOIs that have been returned late in the last six months, how many have been delayed by Special Advisers? Can you provide the communication from Special Advisers requesting delays for each of these case? On the 27/02/26 we sent a request for clarification to you asking: Of the FOI responses that have been ret...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507926
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector