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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2,922 matching releases

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

Digital, data and technology (DDaT) staff pay reduction queries: FOI release

Please provide the following information in relation to the removal of the Digital Profession DDaT supplement: 1. Confirm the exact number of staff who will have this supplement removed in 2027. 2. Do the Scottish Government recognise this is a significant pay cut of up to £5000 per person for staff members and has it...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.8 s.9 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515256
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Social Security Scotland - costs incurred by overpayment of Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: FOI release

Request for information 1: How much extra administrative and financial cost has this process incurred? Request for information 2: How many payments were made, and how many were then changed?

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515086
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Details of meetings between Scottish Government and private sector hearing care providers: FOI release

With reference to the comment made on page 3 of the following summary, can you confirm 1. The dates that the two meetings with private sector hearing care providers took place. 2. The names of the participants for both the private sector and the Scottish Government. 3. Provide meeting notes or other supporting material...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515780
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on social media videos featuring First Minister since May 2024: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received (including internal), which is to/from or mentions the Scottish Information Commissioner, between February 15 2026 and March 25 2026? 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on social media videos involving John Swinney since May 2024, with a breakdown per...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12(1) s.20 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515097
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Queries concerning interoperability between ScotAccount and GOV.UK One Login: FOI release

In your response to my previous FOI request (reference 202600512950, dated 22 April 2026), the Scottish Government confirmed that there are currently no plans to connect ScotAccount with the proposed UK national digital identity infrastructure, but stated: "We continue to work with the UK Government on a commitment to...

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515415
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Family C Learning Review information: FOI release

Review notification and progress 1. Any notification, terms of reference, progress report, update or completed report concerning the Family C Learning Review received by the Scottish Government. 2. Any record showing when the Scottish Government became aware of: the decision to conduct the review; the appointment of...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.5 s.6 s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600528245
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

International Network Offices information: FOI release

Information about the External Office Network for the year ending 31st March 2025 including: 1. Location of office. 2. Date of opening. 3. Staff numbers for each office. 4. Total staff costs, including National Insurance & pension contributions. 5. Any other administration costs in running the offices. 6. The number o...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514490
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - social value management queries: FOI release

Please could you inform me if you have a person responsible for managing social value? If you do, who are they? If you do not, who is managing your social value? Please could you inform me if you are using a social value platform? If you are using a platform, which platform are you using, and when does the current cont...

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

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514884
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Total Scottish Forestry staff attendance at Todrig judicial review hearing: FOI release

I would like to make a FOI request, in relation to the Todrig judicial review, in which Scottish Forestry were found to have broken the law after a two-day hearing in the Court of Session in January 2026. How many Scottish Forestry staff attended this hearing in person (in the Court of Session) for this judicial revie...

FOI not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence spending s.15 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600516258
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Law and order, Public sector

Queries relating to Police Scotland's ‘Operation Broadcroft’ investigation: FOI release

I would like to make a FOI request for any recently updated information that may have been made available regarding 'Operation Broadfoot'. 1. When exactly was the investigation started and what was the trigger for it being initiated. 2. When exactly was it given the name Operation Broadcroft and by whom? 3. When were ...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600515095
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) price thresholds queries: FOI release

Information relating to the operation and suitability of Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) price thresholds specifically within Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.

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

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600513737
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Delayed NHS Discharges material: FOI release

"On the BBC "Debate Night" programme of 11th June 2025 the minister Maree Todd stated: "If I look at things like Delayed Discharges we have significantly lower levels of Delayed Discharges in Scotland than in the Rest of the UK.... the numbers are significantly lower than they are in England and in Wales" 1) Please c...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500480158
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - queries regarding subsidy provided for peak rail reductions in Scotland: FOI release

ScotRail and Scottish Government have publicised the permanent removal of peak fares in Scotland, can you please confirm how and why this subsidy is considered to be exempt from subsidy control rules. Looking at the rules I would suggest that giving this subsidy to ScotRail but not to other rail operators across the UK...

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

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512417
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public sector procurement evaluation: FOI Review

Original request 202600516168 1. Is it the government’s position that public sector procuring bodies need not be prescriptive in their questioning during procurement? Yes or No 2. Is it the government’s position that public sector bodies are not required to publish the full set of evaluating and marking criteria? Yes...

FOI clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.2(6) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600520172 review of 202600516168
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, 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

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment (ADP) processing statistics: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the current processing queues for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) applications. Please provide the following information based on the most recent management data available: Request for information 1: Total Queue Volume: ...

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

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600520224
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Local Authority Chief Executive salary query: FOI release

My understanding is last year Scottish Government transferred responsibility for Local Authority Chief Executive salaries to COSLA. This resulted in a pay review involving COSLA and ALACE. Please correct me if this information is wrong. I also understand, if correct, this review also involved senior council officers, b...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520712
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Abolition of Feudal Tenure documentation: FOI release

Copies of all recorded information held by your organisation concerning the legal nature of ownership of land in Scotland following the coming into force of the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000. Without limiting the scope of this request, please provide: 1: Any legal advice, opinions, memoranda, br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600519724
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

First Home Fund information: FOI release

1) All data collected by the Scottish Government indicating the impact that this policy will have on house prices. 2) All analyses indicating the number of house purchases that will be made using this loan that would not have been made without it. 3) The predicted or expected rate of return to the Scottish Government...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600518576
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, 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

Anti-Racism delivery plan costs: FOI release

I am writing in relation to the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030, as published on your website. Please provide the following information: 1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030 along with either the ac...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FO/202600524051
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Prosecutions made under section 92 of the Trade Marks Act 1994: FOI release

1. number of prosecutions relating to the selling of counterfeit goods and products in Scotland every year for the last five years. 2. number of above prosecutions associated with fake or imitation luxury beauty and fashion products. 3. budget, in GBP, allocated for arrests and prosecutions associated with counterfei...

FOI not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.92 s.17(1) s.20

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600524504
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - staff guidance for refusal of Adult Disability Payment on identity grounds: FOI release

PERIOD: 21 March 2022 – 30 May 2026 PART 1 – SECRET ORDERS TO CUT COSTS 1. All written directives, performance targets or "management expectations" to SSS staff to reduce ADP approvals to meet budget. 2. All emails/Teams messages of senior managers with "budget savings", "cost control", "approval rate target", "fisca...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.7 s.8 s.16 s.18 s.19 s.25 s.28 s.25(1) s.12 s.17 s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519124
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - ferry cancellation, construction and cost queries: FOI release

1 - What is the current total projected cost to complete and deliver both the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa? Please provide a full breakdown of all costs incurred since the original contract was awarded in 2015. 2 - What was the original contract value for each vessel, and what is the current total expenditure (incl...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.7 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600519021
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport