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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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

Materials relating to Dumbarton Health Centre and the primary care programme: FOI Review

Original request 202600512570 1. A note of the decision makers i.e. who determined the successful projects; 2. A copy of any guidance issued to decision makers; 3. If additional to such guidance, a copy of any scoring matrix issued; 4. A copy of the information issued to decision makers on the relative merits / req...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.5 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-03
Reference: FOI/202600523721 Review of 202600512570
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Total headcount for the Scottish Government: FOI release

A range of workforce data and associated policy documents. I have set out the response to your request below and please note a number of related attachments.

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.6 s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522930
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

List of meetings and engagements held by either the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or First Minister: FOI release

A list of meetings and engagements (including telephone calls) held by either the 1. Cabinet Secretary for Justice or 2. First Minister between 16 May 2026 and 19 May 2026 (inclusive).

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

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522692
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Freedom of Information Unit staffing levels and Scottish Information Commissioner Level 3 intervention costs: FOI release

1. I request information on the cost of responding to and complying with the Level 3 intervention launched by the Scottish Information Commissioner on 15th November 2017 and its continuance as of June 2026. I appreciate it has developed over the years to comply with the agreed action plan. When responding, I request ...

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

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600523292
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government employee sickness data: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Government’s employee sickness data. In particular, I would request a document detailing the sickness record of employees for the last four years. I would like the data categorised by differences in: age range whether or not the employee is covered/not covered under the disability discrimi...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522551
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment application processing disparities by language profile: FOI release

Please provide all data broken down into three distinct comparative categories based on the client's recorded language preference, **"Communications needs indicator"**, interpreter requirement flag, or any equivalent language/communication field held within any SSS system (including but not limited to the SPM case mana...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.15 s.17 s.17(1) s.14 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521596
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) designation process: FOI release

Full disclosure as to why the process to be designated for SAAS funding has taken so long and why there is no date for opening up this process.

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522881
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, 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

Information regarding meetings between the First Minister and WAVE Trust: FOI release

1. The notes makes reference to a meeting between John Swinney and Wave trust on September 16th, please can you provide the minutes? 2. The notes also make reference to a 2022 meeting between John Swinney and WAVE Trust which appears to have arranged as a result of Mr Hosking offering to make a donation to a charity o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600541158
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) information: FOI release

1) How do you arrive at your decisions regarding who to list and disbar? 2) How many people are involved in making each decision and what are their job titles? 3) What training is given to staff to help them arrive at the correct decision? 4) What training are staff given to communicate their decision? 5) What cons...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.15 s.4 s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521972
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: Who is the current SSS DPO & what is their “suitable qualification/s” in DP. Who is in charge of the FOI email inbox at SSS, what are their qualifications? Request for information 2: Any internal legal LLB professional holders employees details between the opening of SSS and today’s date.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522367
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Anti-racist employment strategy information: FOI release

I am writing in relation to the Anti-racist employment strategy - A Fairer Scotland for All, as published on your website. Please provide the following information: 1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on the Anti-racist employment strategy - A Fairer Scotland for All along with either t...

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600524041
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Criminal Proceedings in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the outcome for each female homicide accused (by year) between 2005-06 and 2024-25, ie. conviction type (murder, culpable homicide, non-fatal offence), how many of these accused proceeded to trial and how many accused had proceedings against them dropped.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521270
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland data: FOI release

You asked for the detailed expenditure of public funds originating from Scottish taxpayers over the last 15 years. You also requested details of all beneficiaries, including the country and region in which they are located, the purpose of the funding, the intended benefit, the funding category, the amount awarded, the ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12(1) s.17(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521959
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence sent and received by Minister for Victims and Community Safety on 28th May 2026: FOI release

Copies of all emails sent or received by Kirsten Oswald, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, using her official Scottish Government email account or any official ministerial email account, on 28 May 2026. Please include a list of attachments to those emails but not the attachments themselves. For the avoidance...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.39(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519029
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Materials regarding European Union membership for an independent Scotland: FOI release

1. Any recorded discussions, briefings, papers, minutes, or correspondence within the Scottish Government (including with Ministers or officials) regarding plans for an independent Scotland to join the European Union, particularly the proposal to seek EU membership shortly after independence. 2. Any information held o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519736
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to applications received by the Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme: FOI release

Please provide the following information as of the date this request is processed: The total number of applications received for the scheme. The total number of applications approved. The total number of applications refused. The total value of payments issued to successful applicants. A breakdown of the reasons appli...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600521891
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme applicants: FOI release

How many applicants have been successful in applying for heating oil help? Are oaps considered vulnerable within the scope for heating oil help? How many applicants not claiming benefits have been successful in claiming help for heating oil? Was heating Scotland website accuaracy checked prior to publication? How c...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.4

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600523285
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Number of formal grievances submitted by Scottish government staff: FOI release

Thank you for the information you provided in Case 202500462874 on 2 June 2025. Can you please provide me an update in the same format on how many formal grievances were submitted by staff in the core scottish government in the last 5 years?

FOI already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600525615
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Number of applicants applying for Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme: FOI release

How many applicants have applied for heating oil support? How many applicants have been successful in grant application How many discretionary payments have been awarded to vulnerable people not claiming any benefits Was there consideration for applicants with life threatening illness such as OAPs who do not or cann...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600523708
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Total Scottish Government spend on asylum seeker and refugee support: FOI release

1. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government on asylum seeker and refugee support (accommodation, welfare, health, education, integration, and legal support) in each of the last three financial years. 2. A detailed breakdown of this spending by category (e.g. housing, health, education, integration programmes,...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517187
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding candidacy rights of temporary visa holders in Scottish Parliament elections: FOI release

1. Any guidance, legal advice, correspondence, or briefing documents held by the Scottish Government and/or relevant council election authorities concerning whether a person on a Student Visa, Graduate Visa, or other temporary immigration status is legally permitted to stand as a candidate for the Scottish Parliament. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.4 s.7 s.30 s.17(1) s.28(1) s.15 s.18 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516434
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership COVID funding clawback details: FOI release

Coronavirus (COVID-19): mental health - transition and recovery plan. and:- Clawback of COVID funding from West Dunbartonshire HSCP in 2022. I request information on what consideration was given to long-term mental health issues arising from Covid-19, as acknowledged in the above plan. 'This plan outlines our respo...

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516939
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Emergency Heating Oil Scheme figures: FOI release

Would you please answer these questions on behalf of Home Heating Advice Scotland, in respect of the Scottish Government’s Emergency Heating Oil Scheme? 1) As of the beginning of May (01/05/26) How many applications for emergency Heating oil help have been received? 2) How many awards have been made of today’s date a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) s.3

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516655
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector