Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 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 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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678 matching releases

Documentation regarding the First Minister attending the Women's Scottish Cup Final: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about John Swinney attending the Women's Scottish Cup Final on May 25, between April 25 2026 and June 10 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-03
Reference: FOI/202600527567
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Public Spending on First Minister’s World Cup Travel: FOI release

You asked for a full, transparent accounting of every penny of public money spent on this trip — flights, hotels, hospitality, staff costs, and any other associated expenses and the benefits of this expense.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1)

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600524700
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister's Boston trip: FOI release

1. The full costs of John Swinney’s trip to the World Cup, including the expenses and costs of his entire entourage, broken down by what the money was spent on, I,e hotels, travel etc? 2. What hotels did Swinney and those who accompanied him stay in?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600523827
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister's trip to Boston: FOI release

You asked for information about the First Minister's trip to Boston: 1. From the date of departure to returning to Scotland, how many days was this trip: 2. Other then yourself, who attended and what were their roles; 3. Where did you and the others on the trip stay, eg. Hotels, guesthouses, airbnb etc. And please p...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4 s.9 s.27(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522584
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Full financial audit and business itinerary of First Minister’s World Cup 2026 trip to Boston: FOI release

Full disclosure of all financial records, expenditure, and official itineraries held by the Scottish Government regarding the First Minister John Swinney’s June 2026 trip to Boston, USA, for the FIFA World Cup. – a breakdown of every single penny of taxpayer funds used for this travel, alongside proof of the specific g...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.5 s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521879
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Abortion notification policy and consideration of additional data fields: FOI release

Any ministerial briefings, meeting minutes or decision papers created between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2022 discussing whether Scotland's abortion notification process should collect additional information beyond the current statutory requirements, including information on the reasons for seeking an abortion or t...

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521932
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

World cup costs: FOI release

1. The total cost to the public purse for all Scottish government officials and staff to attend the World Cup event for accommodation , flights and travel . 2. Total amount of staff attending this event . 3. Any official trade talks meetings that are arranged during the visit

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.27(1)

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521586
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding invites to attend Scotland's World Cup games: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about invites to attend Scotland's World Cup games or attending Scotland's World Cup games, from the last 30 days (from the date of your ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600518053
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Ministers attending Scotland's World Cup games: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about invites to attend Scotland's World Cup games or attending Scotland's World Cup games, from the last 30 days (from the date of your request).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521225
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials relating to ministerial meetings with Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems and Alcohol Focus: FOI release

1. Copies of briefing papers, briefing notes or background documents prepared for ministers in advance of meetings with: Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh where acting on behalf of SHAAP Alcohol Focus Scotland 2. Copies of meeting agendas, records of discu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516991
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Prison to Rehab pathway information: FOI release

1. Could you advise under FOI if Townend House Care Home is registered to take prison to rehab with yourselves or the prison service? 2. Could you also advise what steps are in place to protect home owners that live within 20m of this care home who have not been told that it now has prison to rehab residents living th...

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600521349
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

Ministers attendance at FIFA World Cup: FOI release

You asked for, regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup: For each of the following categories (1) Scottish Government Ministers, (2) Scottish Government officials, and (3) other Scottish Government staff, please state: a) How many individuals will be attending any World Cup matches or associated events, funded in whole or i...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: FOI/202600520944
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

National Minimum Dataset for Adult Support and Protection Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for a number of Adult Support and Protection indicators, broken down by local authority.

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

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600534215
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government staff travelling to the United States of America from June 2026: FOI release

The following information in relation to any travel by Scottish Government staff — including the First Minister, John Swinney, Ministers, Special Advisers, and civil servants — to the United States of America, covering the period June 2026 to the date of your response: 1. The job title or role of each individual who t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-02
Reference: FOI/202600521687
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister's trip to FIFA World Cup: FOI release

Details of any planned travel by the First Minister, John Swinney, to attend FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. 1. The estimated or actual cost of flights, accommodation, local transport, hospitality and match tickets associated with the trip. 2. The organisation or budget from which each cost will be paid. 3. Copies o...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: FOI/202600519989
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Details of current pandemic plan and infection prevention and control measures: FOI release

1) Please provide the Scottish government’s current pandemic plan. 2) Please state what actions are being taken to replace the unlawful NIPCM with a legally compliant infection control manual.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600513845
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Data on secure hospital care and number of beds: FOI release

Can I please make an FOI for the following information; i. How many secure hospitals are there, with a breakdown of each nation ii. A breakdown of how many secure hospitals per level of security (high/medium/low) iii. A map or document on the location of these hospitals iv. How many secure hospital beds are there in t...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512278
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Results from pandemic exercise Pegasus: FOI Review

Original request: 202600515495 The results or any other associated documentation of the Exercise Pegasus event which was carried out Autumn 2025? https://www.gov.scot/publications/uk-covid-19-inquiry-module-1-report-scottish-government-progress-update-july-2025/pages/7/

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600515496 Review of 202600515495
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information on falsifying health records becoming a criminal offence: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government have any plans to make it a criminal offence for a care provider to falsify records to hide malpractice or must we continue accepting cruel and inhuman treatment? 2. Name one physical health issue that does not receive medical assistance through the NHS or partner agencies? 3. How much...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520146
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Evidence and analysis on impact of drugs consumption room on drug deaths: FOI release

1. Could you supply any internal analysis or analysis seen by the Scottish Government on the impact of the drugs consumption room on drug deaths, from the last six months? 2. Neil Gray said on October 27 that the drugs consumption room has "demonstrably" saved lives - could you provide the evidence to back up this sta...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600520624
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence and meeting information regarding 'Learn to Swim' initiative: FOI release

1. To ask the Scottish Government to publish any correspondence between Civil Servants and Ministers and or relevant organisations between 1st November 2025 to 16 January 2026 about the ‘learn to swim’ initiative announced in the 2026-27 budget 2. To ask the Scottish Government to publish a list of meetings held betwe...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600501987
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, 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

Policy information on health in Scotland impacted by commercial industries: FOI release

Details of published or centrally held government policies, strategies, or frameworks (from January 2023 to present [1 June 2026]) that address the influence of commercial industries on health in Scotland specifically in relation to the alcohol, and tobacco, gambling, and highly processed foods (e.g. foods high in fat,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519126
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cost of Ministerial attendance at the World Cup: FOI release

Which MSPs will be attending the World Cup in the USA when Holyrood is still sitting and whether the cost is to the taxpayer or if they are paid for out of personal funds.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519025
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Information held relating to meetings or correspondence where Celtic Football Club or Rangers Football Club were discussed: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government from 1 January 2021 to the present relating to meetings or correspondence with either of the following organisations where Celtic Football Club or Rangers Football Club were discussed: The Scottish Football Association (SFA) The Scottish Professional Football League (SPF...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517801
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector