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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1,173 matching releases

Ministerial code investigation into former First Minister: FOI release

All 14 pieces of correspondence" involved in the "ministerial code investigation into former FM Salmond that was conducted by Sir David Bell and published in 2013". You requested this correspondence because the links to the documents on the Scottish Government/NRS website archive are not working.

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461414
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill costs: FOI release

The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government since 2021 in connection with the development, drafting and consultation of the Tertiary Education and Research (Scotland) Bill which should include: Staffing, research and working group costs. Public or stakeholder consultation exercises. External consultants or comm...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) s.4

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500477150
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting: FOI release

Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this meeting- between the office of the First Minister and The Trump Organisation. Information should includ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500460382
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government meetings with SSE: FOI release

Please provide me with any documentation relevant to the following meetings, including but not limited to: a list of attendees and their affiliations • what topics were discussed any briefings or other information provided to attendees or officials minutes, and any agreed actions On 12/7/24, Special Adviser Davie Hut...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500459262
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details of Deputy First Minister's visit to City Holdings Ltd Housing Development: FOI release

A previous FOI response (202500472116) showed that Kate Forbes attended a ministerial visit to City Holdings Ltd Housing Development on 29 January 2025 with a friend. Please provide more details about the name of this friend, what role they played in the visit, and what sector they work in.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500475609
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult and Child ADHD Assessments: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding ADHD assessments commissioned or undertaken by the Scottish Government: Section A 1. Does your organisation commission Adult ADHD Assessments? If yes, please list: the organisation or organisations in receipt of commission from you alongside the contract value for th...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500463566
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport investment in Greenock and Inverclyde: FOI release

Information about investment allocated to my Greenock and Inverclyde constituency from the Scottish Government in relation to your [Transport] portfolio. I am keen to obtain for each financial year since 2016, (a) how much funding, and (b) for what project, has the Scottish Government provided investment. I appreciat...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.70

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500465860
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government hybrid working policy: FOI release

1. The number of civil servants who have refused requests from line managers to return to the office after previously agreeing a hybrid or work-from-home contract. 2. The number of official complaints to HR made by staff about the proposed two-days-a-week in-office mandate.

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-03
Reference: FOI/202500474782
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Training offered to Education Scotland Advisory Board members: FOI release

Training offered to all members of the Advisory Board, whether they are Executive or non-Executive members, but only in their capacity as Board members. I recognise that training may be offered to executive Directors which although useful for their role as a member of the Advisory Board is actually provided to them as ...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-29
Reference: FOI/202500475748
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government staff disciplinary and grievance statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following data for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025 across the whole Scottish Government, broken down by directorate/agency/department. Please also provide data for the past 12 months (20 May 2024 - 20 May 2025). 1. Number of complaints against staff members for harassment. 2. Number of complain...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500466962
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill discussions: FOI release

Please advise if the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill has been discussed at Cabinet meetings. If so, please provide the minutes from said meeting/s.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: FOI/202500475350
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Diversity Staff Network information: FOI release

All information you hold on how each of the Women’s Development Network, the Disabled Staff Network, the Faith and Belief Network, the LGBTI+ Network, the Race Equality Network, and the Socio Economic Development Network meet the expectations of Diversity Staff Networks, as set out in the extract quoted above from the ...

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

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500474781
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disclosure Scotland listing process: FOI release

1. How many individuals were under ‘consideration for listing’ between 2010 and 2025, and how many were not listed? 2. How many people not listed were required to reapply rather than being automatically reinstated? 3. Has Disclosure Scotland issued revised PVG disclosure guidance between 2010 and 2025 due tochanges i...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.7 s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.8 s.17(3) s.6 s.30(7) s.8(2) s.19 s.20 s.14

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500475046
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Various health queries: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation hello by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about privatising some NHS treatments, from the last three months? Could you supply all documentation hello by the Scottish Government,...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.12

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500474616
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Statutory Instruments and EU directives list: FOI release

1) A full list of Scottish Statutory Instruments that imposed an obligation on businesses operating in Scotland since 1 May 2007. As an example, The Alcohol (Minimum Price per Unit) (Scotland) Order 2018 placed an obligation regarding the minimum unit price of alcohol. Please provide a full list of the SSIs imposing an...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: FOI/202500474162
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Meetings held regarding peak rail fares: FOI release

1. The number of meetings that were held by the Scottish Government specifically regarding the scrapping of peak rail fares before the announcement contained within the 6th May Programme for Government. 2. The number of meetings that were held by the Scottish Government specifically regarding the scrapping of peak rai...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-14
Reference: FOI/202500471590
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Caledonian System data: FOI release

How many men, as part of sentencing for a Domestic Abuse offence, or other offence with a Domestic Abuse aggravator, were ordered to work the Caledonian System? How many of these men completed their sentence with the system? Please break the response down by local authority area, collecting data from 2014 to 2025.

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-14
Reference: FOI/202500473509
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Non-domestic rates information for various retailers: FOI release

Information on non-domestic rates in relation to the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25 and for a range of specified retailers (ASDA, Scotmid, Keystore, Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Farmfoods, Costco): 1. Address of each retail unit within Aberdeen city limits. 2. Rateable value assigned to each property. 3. Poundage rate ap...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.11 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-11
Reference: FOI/202500472652
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Promotion of the Gaelic language costs: FOI release

The cost of promotion of the Gaelic language, including the schools signage on public vehicles and offcourse road signage.

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

Published: 2025-08-11
Reference: FOI/202500472391
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Asylum seeker and refugee evictions from state-contracted housing providers: FOI release

1. Please provide the total number of people with any of the following immigration statuses who have been evicted from accommodation provided by state-contracted housing providers in Scotland from 1 January 2020 to the present: Asylum seeker. Refugee. Person granted humanitarian protection. Person granted leave to ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-11
Reference: FOI/202500472266
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government staff sick pay calculations: FOI release

1. Are individual's absences calculated using working days or calendar days for the purpose of monitoring against those thresholds? 2. If absences are recorded in working days, how is this reconciled with the use of calendar-day thresholds for entitlement? 3. Are the sick pay entitlement thresholds (6 months in 12 mo...

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

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: FOI/202500469895
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Islands Housing Fund: FOI release

In terms of the £5 million Islands Housing Fund 1. How many homes have been approved since 2016 to date? 2. How many of the total approved homes, found since 2016, have now been completed? 3. How many of those completed homes are currently being lived in? 4. How much of the £5 million Fund is still unused? 5. Can ...

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

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: FOI/202500460703
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Recruitment agency information: FOI release

1. Could you provide the total amount the Scottish government has spent on recruitment agencies for temporary and permanent staff every year from 2019/20 to 2024/25 or to the latest annual figures? 2. Could you provide the total number of staff hired from recruitment agencies every year from 2019/20 to 2024/25 or to t...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: FOI/202500469889
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial employment date information: FOI release

Alasdair Allan MSP left his post as Minister for Energy on 15 June 2025 while Paul McLellan left his post as Minister for Housing on 11 June 2025 – what is the reason for the difference in end dates? Mr Allan’s resignation letter says “I was honoured to be asked to take this interim role, but that I only wanted it to b...

FOI not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-04
Reference: FOI/202500471446
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Forestry social media management and social listening platform queries: FOI release

1) Do you use a social media management platform? 2) If so, what tools do you use? 3) What is your annual spend on a Social media management tool? 4) What dates does your contract with your current supplier end (in the format of [month/year])? 5)Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? 6) If so, ...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.17

Published: 2025-08-04
Reference: FOI/202500470456
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector