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

Correspondence regarding tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports to United States: FOI release

Internal and external correspondence regarding tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports to the US. Please include correspondence with the United States Government.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.28 s.30 s.38 s.41 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515991
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Membership of diversity and inclusion employer schemes: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the period 1 April 2023 to the date of our response: 1. Whether Scottish Government is currently, or has been at any time in that period, a member of any Stonewall programme, including Diversity Champions, Proud Employers, or the Proud Employers Accreditation. Please give th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600540642
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - A77 pothole reports and resurfacing information: EIR release

Reports on potholes reported to Amey (both by online forms and phone calls) on the A77 between Cairnryan and Ballantrae from Jan 2026 onwards and also information regarding resurfacing work on that stretch of road from Feb 2026 onwards. It’s specifically relating to the stretch of road between Cairnryan and New Smyrton...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600517509
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding decision to delay Heat in Buildings Bill: EIR release

The written note and explanation by government ministers/civil servants about the decision to delay the heat and buildings bill, and all information provided to support the decision.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600515124
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Clarification on post-election ministerial resignations: FOI release

Further to your letter with reference 202600514471, and now that new Ministers have been appointed following the Scottish general election, I am writing to ask for clarification on (a) exactly when the following former Ministers left office, and (b) whether they (i) resigned, or (ii) were removed from office by the F...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517742
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Environmental Impact Assessment screening opinions data: EIR release

My FOI request relates to the Forestry Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (‘the 2017 Regulations’). I would be grateful if you could send me the following information: 1. The number of screening opinions issued by Scottish Forestry under the 2017 Regulations since December 2023. 2. The numb...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.15

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600516244
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS Scotland and Social Care Services costs for asylum Seeker and refugees: FOI release

1. Any reports, studies, reviews, or estimates (published or unpublished) that the Scottish Government or NHS Scotland have produced or commissioned since 2020 on the impact of asylum seekers and refugees on NHS services or social care. This includes (but is not limited to) costs, service usage, mental health support, ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600521264
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Notes and feedback from 2026 ministerial exit interviews: FOI release

Copies of all notes and feedback taken from ministerial exit interviews for the current outgoing set of Ministers in 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516145
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) fare comparison analysis: FOI release

Information relating to Transport Scotland’s determination that a proposed Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service submitted by McColl’s Travel Ltd is not an eligible service under the National Concessionary Travel Schemes. Your request consisted of six sections, we have responded to these below: You asked for: 1....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516051
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A82 safety management, traffic behaviour and signage data: EIR release

Information relating to safety management, traffic behaviour and signage on the A82, particularly between Inverness and Fort William. Please provide: Any reports, assessments, or internal reviews conducted within the last 5 years relating to: Traffic flow on the A82 Slow-moving vehicles and traffic queues Driver beha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600515866
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Chagos Islands documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions the Chagos Islands, between January 1 2026 and March 25 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517290
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Saltire intranet comments on election guidance post of January 20th 2026: FOI release

Any comments on the Saltire post on January 20 on election guidance ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516657
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Queries regarding Scottish Government involvement with disability groups: FOI release

1. How much time do ministers spend listening to organisations that are physical health disability groups (such as Glasgow Disability Alliance, one of many), compared to time spent with mental health disability groups? Independent of services. 2. What is the Scottish government going to do to make mental health care t...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25 s.4 s.17(1) s.7

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516113
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Occupancy rates and hybrid working policy for Dundee-based staff: FOI release

Request for information 1: The total number of staff who work at Agnes Husband House, Dundee, broken down by each month since Social Security Scotland moved into this location. Please also provide a breakdown of staff numbers by department in each of these months. Request for information 2: Any data held showing the...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515955
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Total volume of sediment removed from the river South Esk: EIR release

I am writing under FOI/EIR regulations to find out if you know the total volume of sediment removed from the river South Esk since capital dredging commenced in 1973. I have been unable to obtain this information from Montrose Port Authority, who are obstructive and unhelpful. Therefore I am asking Marine Scotland as ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600516007
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Letting Agent regulation and enforcement data: FOI release

1. The number of complaints received about letting agent discrimination. 2. The number of enforcement actions taken against letting agents for discrimination. 3. The number of inspections or compliance checks carried out on letting agents. 4. The number of inspections or compliance checks where non-compliance was fo...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.12

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516877
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Rehabilitation, reintegration and reconviction queries: FOI release

1. What are the recidivism rates for East Dumbartonshire? - How many people from East Dumbartonshire end up back in prison upon release? 2. What are the recidivism rates for different areas across the East Dumbartonshire Council area? 3. What do the terms ‘rehabilitation’ and ‘reintegration’ mean? 4. What support is...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516022
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Message from US President to First Minister regarding whisky tariffs removal: FOI release

On 1st May 2026, John Swinney told the media that Donald Trump had sent a private message to thank him for “proposing the route” which led to the removal of tariffs on whisky. Please provide a copy of this message.

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515992
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Clyde Cod Targeted Scientific Programme (TSP) working group information: EIR Review

Original request 202600515733 1. All documents, (including emails) setting out the criterion for eligibility for invitation to join the Working Group. 2. Names of all members of the Working Group past and present, their respective affiliations and date of appointment to the group, together with details of any office-...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600520642 Review of 202600515733
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funding allocation made to Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland for the National Centre for Rural and Island Health and Care: FOI release

You asked for information on the allocation made to Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland for the National Centre for Rural and Island Health and Care for financial year 26/27, when it was received by PSD, and what costing it was based.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600536372
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Operation Talla and former Police Scotland Chief Constable correspondence: FOI release

I would like to request all correspondence that happened involving Chief Constable Ian Livingstone in Operation Talla that was sent to the Scottish Government.

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515952
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Number of agency staff who later became permanent employees: FOI release

Please provide the number of individuals engaged via agencies who subsequently became permanent Scottish Government employees between 2020 and 2025, broken down by year if possible.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517918
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Internal guidance on requirements of IR35 tax rules: FOI release

Please provide any internal guidance, policies, or legal advice on the use of former employees via agencies or limited companies in relation to IR35 tax rules since 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517878
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Care home definitions and associated use classes: FOI release

1. Could you advise under FOI what defines a residential home offering onsite medical practitioners and giving medication on site and a standard care home for residents? 2. If neither the CI or HIS can differentiate the two are they operating correctly and giving the correct licenses to private operators? 3. What lic...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.15(1) s.47 s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600516237
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

List of Scottish Government agencies and funding granted: FOI release

A list of all the Scottish Government Agencies / Quangos in existence at 31st March 2025 and the amount of money granted to each of these organisations in the financial years: 2020 - 2021 2023 - 2024 2024 - 2025

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600516266
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector