Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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21,864 matching releases

Sale of alcohol at football grounds information: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government – including emails and notes - involving Neil Gray MSP and/or his officials regarding the sale of alcohol at football grounds from the end of September 2022.

FOI already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-13
Reference: FOI/202500479433
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland employee grade band queries: FOI release

Request for information 1: I want the numbers of the following: How many B2 roles are there in Social Security Scotland? How many B2 roles are Male? How many B2 roles are Female? How many B2 roles are other? Request for information 2: And How many B3 roles are there in Social Security Scotland? How many B3 roles are M...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-13
Reference: FOI/202500479171
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025: EIR release

“All memos, emails, reports (internal or external) and other such information which formed a part of the evidence-base and rationale for the decision by Marine Directorate published on page 6 of Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025 viz splitting FMAC into two groups: industry and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-13
Reference: FOI/202500479518
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tartan Week costs breakdown: FOI release

You asked for "Could you supply all expenses from John Swinneys tartan week, including hotel costs, travel costs, food and drink costs, from him and all of the civil servants/officials/advisers who accompanied him, with a breakdown per person?"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500462537
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Transport Scotland management of e-mails: FOI release

You asked for two questions regarding mailbox searches with spam emails.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500480210
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forestry Grant Scheme information: EIR release

Please could you provide a breakdown of projects in receipt of Forestry Grants, through the Forestry Grant Scheme, over the last five years. If you could provide information or a list on what money paid out has funded that would be helpful.

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

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: EIR/202500469499
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education Scotland - Curriculum design: FOI release

You asked for the following. To request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the use of SCQF Level 4 Literacy outcomes in place of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Broad General Education (BGE) Level 4 outcomes for Literacy and English. It has come to my attention that some school...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500470816
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Blackford Consultancy Ltd and Ministers or Special Advisers: FOI release

You asked for all information in all briefings prepared for ministers, their offices and special advisers for meetings with former SNP MP Ian Blackford or the Blackford Consultancy Ltd (SC823029), since 6 May 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500479473
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF): FOI release

For each month from January 2019 until December 2021, please list the total amounts paid by the Scottish Government to Lead Partners in the following programmes: 1. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2. The European Social Fund (ESF)

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500479679
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) payments to Highland Council: FOI release

For each month from January 2019 until December 2021, please list the total amounts paid by the Scottish Government to Highland Council in relation to its role as a Lead Partner in the following programmes: 1. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2. The European Social Fund (ESF)

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500479689
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland spend on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): FOI release

Request for information 1: Spending on diversity, equality, equity and/or inclusion jobs in the calendar years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date. Request for information 2: Spending on diversity, equality, equity and/or inclusion events in the calendar years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date. For example, classes or training. P...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500479072
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding the A9 Dualling Project and Impact Reports: EIR release

1. A record of all meeting requests from Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to Transport Scotland on the topic of the A9 Dualling Project, and subsequent Impact Reports and consultations since May 1st, 2021. I'd like to know the date of each request with the name of each MSP who made such a request, as well as ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: EIR/202500479050
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland complaint processing times: FOI release

Request for information 1: The average amount of days it took to resolve complaints that required a ‘Stage 1: Frontline Response’ under the Complaints Handling Procedure - in 2024. Request for information 2: What percentage of complaints that required a ‘Stage 1: Frontline Response’ under the Complaints Handling Pro...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500480497
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cost of facilities changes following the Supreme Court judgement in For Women Scotland v the Scottish Ministers: FOI release

1. The total cost to the Scottish Government of any practical changes to facilities in Government buildings following the Supreme Court judgement in For Women Scotland v the Scottish Ministers. 2. Could you outline what those changes are referred to in (1) and what buildings they relate to.

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500481702
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

HMS Glasgow naming ceremony: FOI release

Specifically, were any Scottish Government officials invited to attend the naming ceremony in Glasgow Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow last month. If any officials were invited and declined to attend, could you provide the reasons for their refusal? If any refusals occurred, I would also like to request copies of any email...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500469103
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Rural Support Plan spend: EIR release

The total spending by the Scottish Government so far on the Rural Support Plan. The total spending by the Scottish Government to produce the draft Rural Support plan.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: EIR/202500473829
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Pest control costs across Scottish Government offices: FOI release

The amount spent on pest control in Scottish Government offices in the calendar years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Please break this down by the cost of each incident, the office in question, and the pest that was being dealt with (e.g. Carpet Beetles, Rats, etc).

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500471342
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978: FOI release

You asked for: “Can you please provide any form of policy or procedure (including archive copies) that stipulates when the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, specifically […] [Section 1A], can and can’t be used?”

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.1A s.9

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500473922
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Wrasse fishery information: EIR release

1. When did the wrasse fishery open this year? 2. If it opened in different geographical areas, please describe each accordingly. Please explain the rationale for opening in some areas and not in others. 3. How many derogation licences have been granted for the 2025 wrasse fishery? 4. How many applications for same ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: EIR/202500473934
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance information: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance, published on 17 June 2025: 1. A list of all organisations, individuals, or stakeholder groups consulted during the drafting of this guidance. 2. Copies of any consultation responses or feed...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.11 s.19 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.24 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500471346
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 20mph speed limit review in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and the Highlands: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and eceived (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis about cutting road speed limits from 30mph to 20mph in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and the Highlands, from the last month?

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36 s.36(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500479025
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Teacher Remedy Statements: FOI release

1) Please send me the number of teachers waiting for remedy statements as of July 31, 2025. 2) Please send me the number of teachers waiting for the resolution of revoked, early retirement buyout reduction, ERRBO, payments.

FOI unclear 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500479095
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Education Scotland procurement of cyber security services and enterprise software platforms: FOI release

I am conducting a research project into how public sector organisations procure cyber security services and enterprise software platforms. As part of this, I would be grateful if you could provide the most recent contract information you hold for the following areas: 1. Standard Firewall (Network) Firewall services t...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.40 s.43 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500474771
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to Stonewall UK and Equality Network: FOI release

You asked for details of money given to Scottish Trans and Stonewall in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was supplied for.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500478723
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial car usage costs: FOI release

Please provide the total cost of Scottish Government provided ministerial car usage for the years 2022-23 and 2023-24, broken down by: Individual Minister Total mileage recorded Fuel and maintenance costs separately

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500482085
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector