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

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

1. Since 1 January 2023, has the Minister received any formal briefings, advice, or updates from officials regarding complaints, incidents, or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices? Please answer yes or no. If yes, please provide: a) the date(s) of the most recent briefing(s), and b) a brief su...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.4 s.5

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519388
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Single Building Assessment information: EIR release

1. You asked which Property Managers (Factors) have requested financial assistance regarding the introduction of the Single Building Assessment in Scotland and how much financial aid they have each received. 2. You also asked what the current state of play is in Scotland with regard to replacing External Wall Safety c...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: EIR/202600519043
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Results of water sample testing in Loch Long, Loch Duich or Loch Alsh: EIR release

Last year SEPA vessels were present in the Loch Long , Loch Alsh and Loch Duich area and carried out water sample testing on behalf of Marine Scotland. SEPA do not hold the results. I am unable to find released results of these samples on the Marine Scotland website, either in datasets or maps. I would like the resu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: EIR/202600520320
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Administrative records and metadata of Principal Private Secretary for the First Minister communication: FOI release

I am requesting factual, administrative records held by the Scottish Government relating to the text message received by the Principal Private Secretary for the First Minister John Webster on 30 April 2026 at 19:32, as referenced in the official transcription note. For clarity, I am not requesting any content of commu...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519688
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Byelaws 2009 correspondence: FOI Review

Original request: 202500499558 Part 1 There was a statutory requirement (Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, s.202A)) for these byelaws to be reviewed not later than 10 years from them coming into force, i.e. by 1st October 2019. Please provide all correspondence relating to the review of the byelaws between the S...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600503252
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Tealing to Kintore overhead line application information: EIR release

1. Details, including the participants and minutes of any meetings or correspondence or communication between the applicants and the Scottish Government regarding the topics and format of the Environmental Impact Assessment to be submitted on the application for the Tealing to Kintore overhead line s.37 application (EC...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.37 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: EIR/202600519393
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Credit rating meeting with employees of Moody's Corporation: FOI Review

Original request: 202500493822 Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence with employees of the credit rating agency Moody’s, 18th October 2023 - date. Please also provide all documentation relating to meetings (in person or virtual) with employees of Moody’s, 18th October 2023 - date. This should include ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600502431 Review of 202500493822
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy - Information relating to trust deeds and Carrington Dean: FOI release

How many Complaints have been received against Carrington Dean relating to trust deeds since 2022 to 2026. How many were in favour of the debtor and how many in favour of trustees Carrington Dean. What type of Complaints did debtors make and what do they related against to Carrington Dean. What is the highest monthly p...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519836
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Credit rating meeting with employees of S&P Global Ratings: FOI Review

Original request: 202500493818 Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence with employees of the credit rating agency S&P, 18th October 2023 - date. Please also provide all documentation relating to meetings (in person or virtual) with employees of S&P, 18th October 2023 - date. This should include agendas,...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600502407 Review of 202500493818
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding group-based child sexual exploitation Serious Case Reviews or internal audits: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government or any national body conducted Serious Case Reviews or internal audits into grooming gangs or group-based child sexual exploitation since 2014? If yes, please list the titles or provide summaries.

FOI not held 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600518808
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Baby box contents, cost and distribution figures: FOI release

1. The cost to the Scottish Government of providing a single Baby Box, including the most recent available cost per box. 2. A detailed list of all items currently included within the Baby Box. 3. The total annual expenditure incurred by the Scottish Government in providing Baby Boxes for each of the last three financ...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600522297
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Free instrumental music tuition in schools: FOI release

I am requesting the release of the research undertaken by Dr Graham Smillie on behalf of MEPG into “the impact of free musical education in schools” and/or “the impact of the removal by the current Scottish Parliament of fees for instrumental tuition”. This research is referred to in the Scottish Parliament Cross-Part...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-12
Reference: FOI/202600518822
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Costs associated with Gaelic language signage and branding: FOI release

You asked how much it has cost Scottish tax payers to brand/paint police cars, ambulances, road signs, random station names and anything else which is also signed in the Gaelic languages.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-12
Reference: FOI/202600520388
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector, Transport

Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance (2017) in relation to children with ASN: FOI release

You asked for confirmation of whether the Scottish Government holds records relating to governance, safeguarding, equality, or due diligence undertaken prior to endorsing, disseminating, or operationalising this guidance within Scottish schools. Please limit this request to records held between 1 January 2016 and 31 D...

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

Published: 2026-08-12
Reference: FOI/202600518509
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Sale of properties in bankruptcies and trust deeds information: FOI release

I am seeking anonymised, statistical data held within the Accountant in Bankruptcy’s internal tracking systems—specifically the BASYS system and the electronic Sederunt Books—concerning property asset realisations by private trustees. 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025 Specifically, I request the following informatio...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-12
Reference: FOI/202600520829
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Contact with the UK Government regarding marine energy policy and innovation funding: EIR release

This request concerns public statements made by the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (and formerly Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy) in which she indicates that the UK Government should assist the Scottish Government in the commercialisation of emerging pre-commercial marine energy techno...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/202600517470
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Energy market arrangements in an independent Scotland: FOI release

During the "It's Scotland’s Energy" debate at Holyrood on 28th May 2026, Michael Marra asked Stephen Gethins how independence would deliver a third off energy bills. This was Stephen Gethin's response: "You could do stuff like having a social contract, for example. A social tariff, for instance, that would help lower ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518765
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Report listing Scottish Government devices that have accessed a particular website: FOI release

in regard to the recent FOI response of 19 May 2026, with the reference FOI:202600515837, is the following: I have provided A SNIPPET FROM THE REPORT to illustrate how the hits can be generated and how they have been grouped. The different colours represent a grouped ‘hit’ from an individual. Would it be possible to ...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600521156
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui road maintenance details: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui in October 2024. In particular, we require the following information: - Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all road maintenance tasks undertaken to the A82 road at...

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

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/202600522455
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Full content of written briefings prepared for the purpose of briefing new Ministers: FOI release

1. The full content of written briefings (or similar) prepared between the dissolution of the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament and Tuesday 19 May 2026 (inclusive) for the purpose of briefing new (or re-appointed) Ministers, including the First Minister, in relation to specified subject areas; and 2. The dates ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518776
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Flooding & drainage works on A7: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, in the immediate vicinity of Brierybank Ewes, Langholm, DG13 OHJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/202600522163
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Independence referendum social media post analysis: FOI release

With regards this Scottish Government post on 26 May 2026: https://x.com/scotgov/status/2059331720365637860?s=20 The motion S7M-00105 passed by the Scottish Parliament on the same date was deliberately worded to be limited to the devolution of the powers to hold an independence referendum. This is clearly not the sam...

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

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518359
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefings regarding the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

1. All records of briefings provided to the Deputy First Minister or any Scottish Government Minister regarding Peter Murrell's criminal charges between January 2026 and May 2026. 2. Specifically, any records relating to a briefing on 19 February 2026 when the Lord Advocate briefed the Deputy First Minister on Peter M...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518392
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Russia trading analysis: FOI release

In 2022, the Scottish Government appealed for all companies to break off trading relations with Russia. Could you supply any analysis undertaken of whether businesses did this, from the last nine months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518524
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Agricultural Reform Implementation Oversight Board meeting papers: EIR release

Copies of the papers provided to the 23 September 2023 meeting of the Agricultural Reform Implementation Oversight Board, including slides used as presentations by officials.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 8 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/202600521973
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector