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

Scottish Refugee Council involvement in Warm Scots Welcome and Warm Scots Future: FOI release

1. The formal role of the Scottish Refugee Council in the development of the Warm Scots Welcome and Warm Scots Future policies. 2. Whether the Scottish Refugee Council was a member of any programme board, governance group, or steering group overseeing the Ukraine response. 3. Copies of any terms of reference or gover...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600521099
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) regulations in relation to non-surgical aesthetic procedures: FOI release

Information concerning the proposed application of Healthcare Improvement Scotland registration requirements to businesses providing non-surgical aesthetic procedures. You noted this should include: 1. Recorded policy, legal or operational advice concerning whether an independent aesthetic practitioner affected by th...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.3 s.5 s.6 s.25 s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600529266
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Discussions with education providers relating to implementation of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held from 1 January 2024 to the date of this request. 1. All recorded communications, meeting notes, invitations, agendas, briefings, emails, Teams messages, attachments or other records concerning discussions with: a. Glasgow Caledonian University; b. the University o...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600527689
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedure qualification requirements: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held from 1 January 2018 to the date of this request: 1. All correspondence, meeting records, notes of discussions, briefing documents and submissions exchanged between Scottish Government officials or ministers and VTCT, or any company or body within the VTCT Group, c...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600528362
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit communications regarding Rogerhill Farm: EIR release

I wish to be provided with full details of all communications between any and all employees or representatives of Quair, Wardell Armstrong, SPEN, Craig Cross and the Energy Consents Unit regarding the submission of an application document entitled “ Proposed Layout Rev Q” received by the ECU on 2/4/26 and uploaded to t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(4)A s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: EIR/202600519860
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

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

Please provide the following recorded information: 1. The date on which Annex 1 was created and the dates of any subsequent versions, revisions or amendments. 2. The name, job title or organisational role of each author, contributor or reviewer, together with the organisation to which each person belonged at the rele...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600528360
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 information: FOI release

You asked for information concerning the assessment, verification and use of evidence during the development of the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its associated policy proposals.

FOI already published 55 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600529341
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 notes on training and qualifications for voluntary guidance: FOI release

1. The date on which Annex 1 was first created and the dates of any subsequent versions, amendments or revisions. 2. The name, job title or role of each author, contributor, reviewer or approver, together with the organisation to which each person belonged at the relevant time. 3. All recorded information identifying...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600528072
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures for independent aesthetic practitioners: FOI release

Please provide recorded information concerning the involvement of practising independent aesthetic practitioners in the development of the Scottish Government’s proposals for regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures - ie not an HCP or anyone associated in any way with a nurse, doctor or medical association, register...

FOI already published 80 score 9 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.3 s.8 s.9 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600529271
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal at the Scottish City Region and Growth Deal Delivery Board meeting: FOI release

Any papers on the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal that were prepared in advance of the "in-depth discussion" for the Scottish City Region and Growth Deal Delivery Board meeting on 11th March 2026 Any notes made by officials regarding the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal at the Scottish Cit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600520152
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Declaration of interest forms returned by members of the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group and its sub-groups: FOI release

This request concerns the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group, including any sub-groups established as part of its work. Please provide: 1. Copies of all completed declaration of interest forms returned by members of the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group and its sub-groups from 1 December 2020 to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.1 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600527985
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to the implementation of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

Scottish Government FOI response 202600523109, dated 14 July 2026, stated that no formal stakeholder-engagement plan, working group, advisory group, steering group or consultation mechanism had yet been established, and that no future engagement activity had yet been planned. Please provide the following recorded info...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.17 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600527693
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Lord Advocate and Ministers regarding former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party, former First Minister and former Scottish National Party treasurer: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Lord Advocate regarding Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon or Colin Beattie between March 2023 and most recent.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519983
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Engagement with Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) concerning qualifications for non-surgical procedures: FOI release

1. All correspondence, emails, meeting records, minutes, notes, briefings and records of discussions between Scottish Government ministers or officials and VTCT from 1 January 2018 to the date of this request concerning aesthetics, injectable treatments, non-surgical cosmetic procedures, education, training, qualificat...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.6 s.7 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600528071
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government Policy and Oversight of For-Profit Children’s Residential Care: FOI release

You asked for information on the Scottish Government’s position, strategy, and any related analysis or reviews on policy and oversight of for-profit and private equity ownership of children’s homes and foster care services.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519542
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Notes and feedback from 2026 ministerial exit interviews: FOI Review

Original request 202600516145 Under FOI, please provide 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 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600520156 review of 202600516145
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

South of Scotland Enterprise Board appointment information: FOI release

Information relating to the round to appoint non-executive members of the Board of South of Scotland Enterprise.

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

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519380
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the meeting between Cabinet Secretary for Health, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Health Protection Scotland: FOI Review

Original request: 202600504412 Provide a description of the information requested in the FOI/EIR 1. Please provide copies of all recorded documentation, including correspondence (Whatsapps, letters, emails and attachments etc), agendas, meeting minutes, briefing notes and internal notes regarding the meeting the Cabi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1)B s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600509430 Review of 202600504412
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - queries regarding police scheme calculation error: FOI Review

Original request: 202600505705 1. You previously advised that 269 retired SPPA police scheme members have been affected by the calculation error that resulted from incorrect guidance received by SPPA in February 2025. To date, how many of those officers affected have/have not been notified that potentially their pensi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600505705 Review of 202600509487
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Discussions about the selection of North Lanarkshire as an AI Growth Zone: FOI release

Details of discussions (meetings or written communications) between the Scottish Government and the Secretary of State, junior ministers, Permanent Secretary, or Directors General at the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology about the selection of North Lanarkshire as an AI Growth Zone. If t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519904
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Scottish Transport Projects Review queries and A1 traffic count information: FOI release

1. Could you inform me of the date of publication of the STPR2, (Scottish Transport Projects Review) I think it was on Dec. 8th 2022 although there may have been a draft published in early 2022. Since it's publication online have there been any amendments or updates and if there have been what are they? When was the o...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519536
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding wraparound care at Muirtown Primary School and the closure of Muirtown After School Club: FOI release

Any information surrounding The Highland Council and Muirtown PS, Inverness wrap around care/breakfast club/after school care and MASK (Muirtown After School Club) and its closure, clarifying your request was relating to Wraparound care (including breakfast and after school provision) at Muirtown Primary School and The...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519032
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Risk registers held by Social Security Scotland in relation to Adult Disability Payment (ADP): FOI Review

Original request: 202600503205 Please provide the following information held by Social Security Scotland in relation to Adult Disability Payment (ADP), covering the 12 months prior to the date this request is received. Request for information 1: Risk registers / corporate risks Copies of any entries (including curr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600507906 review of 202600503205
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information relating to wastewater monitoring for illicit drugs in Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to the current status of wastewater-based epidemiology or wastewater monitoring activity associated with illicit drugs in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600518866
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Queries regarding complaints, incidents or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices: FOI release

1. Since 1 January 2023, has the Office of the Chief Dental Officer undertaken or commissioned any formal analysis of complaints, incidents, or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices? Please answer yes or no. If yes, please provide a brief summary of the main findings. If no such record exists,...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519115
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector