Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,763 matching releases

Communication between the Scottish Government and Secretariat regarding notes from Former Independent Adviser: FOI release

You asked for: 1. I request all communications between the Scottish Government and the Secretariat in regards to the first two sentences of the above passage (i.e. the request for any notes, and the secretariat confirming that she did not receive any WhatsApps) 2. Why did the Secretariat state that she did not receiv...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482660
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Immigration statistics: FOI release

1. How many illegal migrants have been permanently housed in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Inverness, Stirling and Edinburgh in the last 3 years? 2. How many asylum seekers have been permanently housed in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Inverness, Stirling and Edinburgh in the last 3 years? 3. How many have gon...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500481539
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Diversity staff network spend: FOI release

In each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, how much has the Scottish Government spent on diversity networks. Please break down by network if possible. For clarity, here is what I mean by diversity network. Diversity Staff Network information: FOI release - gov.scot

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482346
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC): FOI release

Following on from your previous FoI request (ref. 202500478551), you asked for the following information regarding the Scottish Government’s sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC).

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.1(1) s.9(1) s.38(1) s.30

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500484160
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

UK immigration policy: FOI release

1. Which benefits illegal immigrants receive (with reference to a virtual poster circulated online indicating GB News as the source for a list of benefits people seeking asylum have received)? 2. How many illegal immigrants are being housed in Scotland? 3. The annual cost of supporting illegal immigrants?

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

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500480616
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Your Scotland - Your Referendum consultation costs: FOI release

Please tell me how much the Scottish Government spent on the 'Your Scotland - Your Referendum" Consultation in 2012.

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

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500481092
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme: FOI release

1. The number of new build properties purchased with assistance from Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build Scheme since the beginning of the scheme in 2013. 2. The total value of equity loans extended by the Scottish Government under the scheme over this period. 3. For the end of each financial year since it’s ...

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

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482470
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government ministerial staff statistics: FOI release

1. The current number of staff that currently report directly to each Scottish Government Minister (please can you break this down by each Scottish Government Minister). 2. The total amount currently paid in salaries to staff supporting each Scottish Government Minister (please can you break down total amounts by each...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500481703
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Disability payment information: FOI release

In relation to Adult Disability Payment, Pension Age Disability Payment, and Child Disability Payment: Your request for information 1: the percentage of applications made with assistance from the Local Delivery Teams. Your request for information 2: the percentage of successful initial applications made with assistan...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500484831
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence and meetings relating to Sheku Bayoh: FOI release

Meetings a) The total number of meetings - formal or informal - held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Aamer Anwar at which the death of Mr Sheku Bayoh, the investigation into it, or the possibility or establishment of a Public Inquiry were discussed. b) The dates, times, and locations of each such meeting. Records / Minu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.29 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500491784
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Takeaways to Bute House, St Andrews House and Victoria Quay: FOI release

You asked for the total number of times that food delivery companies (e.g. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, or Just Eat) delivered food to Bute House, St Andrews House, and Victoria Quay to cater to orders from Scottish Ministers or civil servants since 2021.

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

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482317
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial correspondence regarding Inverclyde Royal Hospital & Port Glasgow Health Centre: FOI release

Please provide all ministerial briefings, submissions, memos, correspondence and internal emails nprepared for or sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care (or his predecessor(s)) since 1 January 2021 relating to: 1. The repair or replacement of the external façade of Inverclyde Royal Hospital. 2. The ...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.25 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500481005
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Clinical Negligence and Other Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS) funding application by Fife Health Board: FOI release

All information in relation to the CNORIS (Clinical Negligence and Other Indemnity Scheme), and more specifically, copies of documents papers emails memos, records of meetings and of phone calls and other forms of written material (hereinafter “documents”) relating to each of the following matters: 1. The application ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.4 s.12 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500476628
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Illegal immigration and crime statistics: FOI release

1. Population Figures & Geographic Distribution The most recent estimates or recorded figures of illegal immigrants in Scotland. A breakdown by local authority area, if available. 2. Criminal Background & Public Safety The number of such individuals known to have criminal convictions in their country of origin, spe...

FOI already published 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.3 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25 s.19

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500480324
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme delay statistics: FOI release

1. What is the % PVG applications which met the 14 days SLA in July 2025? 2. What is the longest wait time for PVG checks at today’s date? 3. Can you report on the volumes of processing errors and whether rates have changes since January 2025? 4. What is the average wait on a PVG check for those received since July ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500481722
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Secretariat to Former Independent Adviser to the Scottish Government queries: FOI release

Please note that as part of your correspondence was a request for a review of response 202500469235, this is being responded to separately under reference 202500481549. This response is in relation to the new information you requested in your correspondence. 1. “…In your responses you frequently cite the public intere...

FOI transferred 55 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500482898
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence and meeting notes in relation to the handling of request 202500472911: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence and meeting notes etc. in relation to the preparation, handling and clearance of the response to FOI 202500472911. Notably, this should include FOI response clearance comments from the Scottish Government Executive Team, SG Communications, SpAds and Ministers.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.15 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481037
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

President of the United States and NEXO golf tournament correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, etc) to or from the office of John Swinney relating to the decision to spend £180k on the NEXO golf tournament, between 1 June and 29 July, 2025. Any correspondence (emails, etc) to/from the office of John Swinney and the United States Government pertaining to President Trump's visit and hi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500478041
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information regarding benefit appeals in Stirling: FOI release

With reference to a prior FOI response, 202500482321, you requested information on how many of the 34 benefits appeals heard at tribunals at Wallace House in Stirling had a representative present.

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

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500482321
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Kinloch Castle costs: FOI release

Please give me two figures. 1. How much has been spent over the last twenty years, including quango overheads, on all these studies and reports? 2. How much has been spent actually maintaining the castle structure, excluding architects, surveyors, management fees and the like? Only include actual tradesmens labour an...

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

Published: 2025-11-25
Reference: FOI/202500483672
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI release

1) Eligibility rules, guidance and terminology 1.1 Current eligibility policies and any post-2019 change logs covering residency/immigration categories and evidence requirements, including ministerial guidance relied upon. 1.2 Any internal guidance/training issued to staff addressing the Equality Act definition of “s...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.20 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.35(1) s.30 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480810
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Properties used by asylum seekers and refugees in the Glasgow area: FOI release

1. Whether any properties in the area of Castlemilk are currently being used, or have been used in the past 12 months, to house asylum seekers, refugees, or individuals awaiting immigration status decisions. 2. If the former Torbrae Care Home is currently being used, or have been used in the past 12 months, to house a...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480761
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland’s Ferries Directorate employee data: FOI release

For each of the past 5 financial years (to March 2025): What has been Transport Scotland’s employee time commitment (FTEs) to each of ferry construction and ferry operations? What % of Transport Scotland’s total FTEs have these represented?

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

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480843
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland trunk road information: FOI release

For each of Scotland’s trunk roads, please supply Total length (in miles) Mileage which is currently dualled When was the most recent review by Ministers of the case for complete dualling? What is the current target date for complete completion of dualling? What is the most recent estimate (& at what date) of the cost...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480844
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland Citizen Engagement Platform usage: FOI release

1) Do you use a Citizen Engagement Platform? 2) If so, what tools do you use? 3) How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool? 4) Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end?

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

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: FOI/202500480235
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport