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

Transport Scotland - Environmental performance standards of A90 and A96: EIR release

I am writing to formally raise concerns regarding the environmental condition of the A90 and A96 trunk roads in North East Scotland, which are currently maintained under contract by Amey. There is a clear and visible pattern of environmental neglect along substantial stretches of these routes, including: Widespread and...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600508806
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Lord Mandelson communications: FOI release

- Communications referring to Peter Mandelson (Lord Mandelson), since 1 February 2025. - Communications with Peter Mandelson (Lord Mandelson), since 1 February 2025.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600507914
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information regarding the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) and meeting details: FOI release

1. The full membership list of SCIEG from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request, including names, professional affiliations, and organisational roles where recorded. 2. The dates of all SCIEG meetings held from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request. 3. Any minutes, notes, summaries, agendas, action points, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516502
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) statistics: EIR release

Could you please provide answers to the following questions if that information is available. 1. In the past year, how many appeals were made to Scottish Ministers that challenged the City of Edinburgh Council Enforcement Notice to cease to let in respect of properties for The alleged breach of planning control: witho...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600519280
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M8 road works query: EIR release

Who are the people making this decision too destroy the section ( not the public ) mps? Who was in the committee who put this work out for tender? Who picked the company after the tendering process?

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/20260516941
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Guidance on implementation of candidacy rights for foreign nationals: FOI release

Copies of all guidance, instructions or correspondence issued by the Scottish Government to returning officers or electoral administrators since 1 February 2025 concerning the implementation of candidacy rights for foreign nationals with limited leave to remain (including any advice on visa extensions or by-election tr...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600517338
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funds transferred to Dumfries and Galloway Council in regard to flood defence works: EIR release

For the year 2024 to 2026, finance funds transferred or sent to Dumfries and Galloway Council in regard flood defence works/project in Dumfries town/river nith.

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

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516780
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A77 inspection reports for New Smyrton and Ballantrae: EIR release

Inspection reports submitted by Amey for the stretch of road mentioned (between New Smyrton and Ballantrae) from from 22nd February 2026 - March 10th 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/202600519776
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Number of incidents involving abuse or near miss collisions in relation to road workers on trunk roads: EIR release

The number of incidents involving abuse, threats, or near‑miss collisions involving roadworkers on trunk roads for each of the last five years. Please include: date location type of incident whether police were notified • any injuries recorded.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/202600518285
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) correspondence in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

This request concerns Lesley Blair MBE, BABTAC, the Joint Council for Cosmeic Practitioners, known as the JCCP, and Professor David Sines, in relation to Scottish Government work on non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation. Please provide the following recorded information. 1. Scottish Government awareness of Lesl...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516357
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice: FOI release

Scottish Government records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice, announced on or around 18 March 2026. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Glasgow Caledonian University and/or various named individuals concerning the course and for...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516504
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Grooming gang public awareness campaign information: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government run any public awareness campaigns about grooming gangs since Operation Cerrar became public? 2. What was the content and reach of these campaigns?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600517288
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 information: FOI release

Information the Scottish Government holds relating to The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.25(1) s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516346
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 information: FOI Review

Original request 202600510968 all drafts of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 the names of any children’s organisations consulted during its preparation where children or young people were directly consulted, a description of the categories or groups consulted, without personal data ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516048 Review of 202600510968
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Storm overflow and waste water documentation: EIR release

In its 2024 report, Environmental Standards Scotland called on the Scottish Government to publish up-to-date, clear and specific guidance about the exceptional circumstances in which it is permissible for storm overflows to spill. In July 2025 the Scottish Government agreed to review this guidance. You asked for a cop...

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

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/202600517070
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Candidate nomination integrity at Scottish local government elections information: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the integrity of the candidate nomination process at Scottish local government elections, specifically in relation to what are commonly described as ""paper candidates,"" and any assessment of or proposals to address the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.85 s.29 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516377
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

ScotAccount hosting infrastructure and jurisdictional risk assessment: FOI release

1. The cloud infrastructure provider(s) and data centre location(s) used to host the ScotAccount service (manage.scotaccount.service.gov.scot), including whether any component of the service runs on infrastructure owned or operated by a company subject to United States jurisdiction. 2. Whether a Data Protection Impact...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516387
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Tree Management in selected areas: EIR release

Any recorded information relating to the management of the trees detailed within the attached 2 annotated maps (red highlighted areas with NGR of central point). To include any correspondence between Transport Scotland and any other 3rd parties e.g. Balfour Betty, Contractors, Elected Members, East Renfrewshire Counci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516456
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

People Survey team analysis and reports of People Survey 2025 results: FOI release

ALL analysis of People Survey 2025 results by SG PEOPLE SURVEY team, and ALL reports produced by SG PEOPLE SURVEY team about People Survey 2025 RESULTS

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

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600502015
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - List of unusual objects removed from trunk roads: EIR release

Please provide a list of unusual or non‑standard objects removed from trunk roads or hard shoulders in the last five years. Please include: date location description of object whether police or other agencies were involved.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/202600518282
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

People Survey 2025 Executive Team correspondence: FOI release

All advice and briefing sent to Executive Team members on People Survey 2025.

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

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600501998
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information on water policy, rural investment and urban/rural equity in water services: EIR release

1. All current and recent (last 10 years) policies, strategies, ministerial directions, funding programmes, and impact assessments concerning drinking water, wastewater, private supplies, and the water environment, with breakdowns or references to rural vs. Central Belt priorities. 2. Information on how rural economic...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/202600516590
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence regarding People Survey 2025: FOI release

ALL advice and briefing sent to SG MINISTERS on People Survey 2025

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

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600502004
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Executive Team meeting minutes referencing People Survey 2025: FOI release

Minutes from ET meetings which reference People Survey 2025 in the past six months

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

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600502006
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery data for 2025/26: FOI release

Please can you provide data equivalent to that compiled in FOIs 202600505817 and 202600505933 for the years 2025/26?

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516318
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector