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

Desk booking and desk booking software information: FOI release

1. ALL information held by SCOTISH GOVERNMENT on DESK BOOKING and DESK BOOKING SOFTWARE 2. ALL INTERNAL and EXTERNAL correspondence in the past 3 month in the HYBIRD WORKING TEAM about DESK BOOKING and DESK BOOKING SOFTWARE

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492544
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Governance and ownership structure of MyCare.scot queries: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the governance and ownership structure of the MyCare.scot digital health and social care platform. Specifically, I would like to request the following: 1. A breakdown of the ownership and governance responsibilities for...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492747
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COP30 attendees and costs: FOI release

You asked for ‘the number, including names, of all politicians and civil servants from the Scottish Government who attended COP30 and the cost to the tax payer for them to attend.’

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492799
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to the First Ministers statement regarding taxpayers in Scotland: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and/or Scottish Ministers/Special Advisers relating to the claim that over half of taxpayers in Scotland pay less tax in Scotland than if they lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom since 1 October 2025. This should include emails, letters, instant messages, br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500488622
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry and Land Scotland - Deer management in Clashindarroch Forest: EIR release

1) How often do NatureScot and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) monitor the actual deer numbers in and around Clashindarroch Forest (The Clash)? Over-killing in the area over the last two years has literally led to collapse of the population. 2) Do NatureScot and FLS practice deliberate over-killing in the Highlands t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500492882
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposed modifications to the A92: EIR release

"The current plans detailing the proposed modifications to the A92 at its junctions with the B936/Freuchie Mill Road and the junction with the A92 and High Street/Kettlebridge Road at Bridgend garden Centre, Freuchie."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500495471
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Neo natal unit transfer queries: FOI release

1. How many babies were transferred from Neo natal units in Queen Elizabeth Universal hospital Glasgow, Simpsons Children's hospital Edinburgh due to lack of capacity in the NICU, over the last 5 years? 2. The best start report states parents were consulted. I am interested to know Who carried out the consultation? W...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494319
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government electricity procurement: EIR release

1. Electricity Sourcing for Scottish Government Buildings (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025) Could you please confirm whether your organisation’s electricity supply for this period was: standard brown grid electricity, REGO-backed, EDF nuclear-free, or 100% certified renewable (green)? This will allow us to ensure that ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500496107
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Education Scotland staff Christmas party funding: FOI release

I have familiarised myself with the Scottish Government's FOI/202000110616 regarding staff Christmas parties, and I am aware that it is not Scottish Government policy to pay social events from public funds. However, as an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495734
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland vehicle fleet list: FOI release

A vehicle fleet list used by Transport Scotland, whether owned or leased. I would appreciate it if you could provide the following details for each vehicle under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494565
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland staff Christmas party funding: FOI release

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495769
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cladding Remediation Programme Gateway Review report: EIR release

1. Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Cladding Remediation Project' which is named on this list.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500494989
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Government employee data: FOI release

The average length of service of all current employees expressed as a single figure in years and months The average length of service of all employees and allocated to 10 year groupings, i.e. up to 10 years, between 10 and 20 years, between 20 and 30 years, between 30 and 40 years, and between 40 and 50 years The avera...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493854
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to the A77 between Chapeldonan and Dipple: FOI release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A77 between hapeldonan and Dipple. In particular, we require the following information:- 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of any defects on the A77 between Chapeldonan and Dipple t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493597
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting briefings: FOI release

You asked for any briefings prepared for ministers and officials ahead of the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting on 8 October 2025. You also requested the agenda and minutes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493183
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Clarification on gender neutral provision for transgender pupils: FOI release

Page 22 of the Scottish Government's Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools: Guidance for Scottish Schools says: "Education authorities and schools should consider the toilet provision necessary for transgender pupils. This may include the use of gender neutral provision." It is not clear whether "gender neutral" re...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.19

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492885
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Viva Engage posts on hybrid working policy: FOI release

The following information; “Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: 1. ALL posts on Viva Engage from the past six months which relate to HYBRID WORKING FOIS 2. ALL comments under those posts”

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490407
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

You asked for “all correspondence between the former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, Hugh Hall, and respective Scottish Government Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries covering the culture portfolio (for the period December 2021 to September 2025), namely: Jenny Gilruth Neil Gray Christina McKelvie Kaukab Stewart...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493054
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Professional organisations and groups engaged in the Review of Best Start Grant: FOI release

1. A full list of all "Professional organisations and groups engaged in the Review" This information is already in the public domain and is provided in Appendices E and F of the Best- start-five-year-forward-plan-maternity-neonatal-care-scotland 2. A full list of all meetings and events involving "professional organis...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490735
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with Trade Unions relating to team agreements: FOI release

ALL external correspondence with TRADE UNIONS from the past 3 months about TEAM AGREEMENTS

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492487
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government workforce information: FOI release

You asked to be signposted to where you could find the following data sets and "if government is not publishing data relating to the retention of employees as required by section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 [as amended], perhaps you could explain the rationale for the absenc...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.6 s.20

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493158
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government R100 scheme fibre optic broadband Isle of Colonsay: FOI release

The following information: The fibre cable has been laid to Colonsay under a SG R100 scheme and is due for roll out before 2028 according to Openreach. 1. Can you provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Openreach since January 1, 2023, in respect of the fibre provision to Colonsay. 2. All corre...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490628
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Highland Council and Scottish Government correspondence on S36/S37 applications deadlines: EIR release

“Under the FOI Act, I request copies of any correspondence between the Highland Council and Scottish Government (including Scottish Ministers and the Energy Consents Unit) relating to consultation deadlines for S36 and S37 applications under the Electricity Act 1989 since 1st April 2025. This should include, but is not...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490764
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Minutes from meetings regarding transgender policies: FOI release

1. Could you supply all meetings about transgender policies held/attended by Kaukab Stewart and minutes/notes from these from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefi...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493459
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Offshore energy safety documentation: EIR release

All internal documents including notes, briefings, agendas, minutes, slides and/or attendance lists of all meetings held about offshore energy safety from 01/01/2024. Additionally, could you please provide the number of health and safety incidents reported to Ministers at each wind farm (both offshore and onshore). Pl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500492895
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector