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 statement on asylum protesters: FOI release

You asked for the meaning of a photograph of the First Minister and text published by STV news in relation to asylum protests.

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497058
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Abertay University: FOI Review

The language used below, including references to a “bailout”, are the precise words used by the requester, and not the Scottish Government Original request: 202500479357 You asked for the following recorded information held by the Scottish Government and/or the Ministerial Private Office of Graeme Dey, Minister for H...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500483233 review of 202500479357
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland's response to the UK Supreme Court judgement: FOI Review

Original Request 202500477264 1. Legal and Policy Review Any internal communications, legal advice, briefings, minutes, or emails that reference the implications of the Supreme Court ruling for Disclosure Scotland’s policies, equality duties, safeguarding procedures, or communications. Any Equality Impact Assessments ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.1 s.36(1) s.17(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500481644 - Review of 202500477264
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

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

Original Request 202500482660 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...

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500488949 - Review of 202500482660
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for frontline health & social care worker groups: FOI release

You asked for information on the following, in respect of the removal of unpaid carers from the COVID-19 vaccination programme: 1. Timeline discrepancy and date of the Scottish Government’s decision 2. Wider implications for clinical safety 3. Request for documentation of the decision 4. Minutes or summary of the m...

FOI clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500494428
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Driving and parking offences in Ministerial cars: FOI release

In each of the calendar years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date: how many drivers of Ministerial cars have received speeding tickets while driving Ministerial cars, and how many speeding tickets have been issued per driver. Please also confirm which Minister they were driving, if any, when tickets were issued. In each...

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

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500495503
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Events at Bute House costs: FOI release

In your response for FOI/202500475367 you state these are the incurred catering costs. Can you please provide all of the costs for the hosting of the event including all payment staff in attendance for serving, clearing and preparation of the rooms, planning, security, drivers, sending invitations, transport where prov...

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

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500494251
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Pension Fund Investments: FOI release

You asked for: 1) The full details of what the Scottish Government Pension Fund (if it is not under this name, the main fund used by PAYE employees of the Scottish Government) currently invests in, including the name and amounts of each asset class or investment being held. Ideally this information would be broken dow...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500494249
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the use of Cameron Barracks to house asylum seekers: FOI release

– All the emails and texts between the Scottish Government and the Home Office, Highland Council, NHS Highland, Police Scotland regarding the use of Cameron Barracks to house asylum seekers up until November 7, 2025. – All economic, social, environmental, legal or risk impact assessments conducted by the Scottish Gove...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28 s.17(1) s.25 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493356
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Details of First Minister's meeting with the Leader of Plaid Cymru: FOI release

- Any costs involved in the First Minister hosting Rhun ap Iorwerth at Bute House in October 2025. For example, catering costs, and any other costs incurred. - A list of the people who attended the First Minister’s meeting with Rhun ap Iorwerth at Bute House in October 2025. - Any correspondence sent or received by t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493831
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details of Byzantain Property Limited lender and security at the time of application: FOI release

For the below information about Byzantain Property Limited. 1) Details of The Company’s lender and securities at the time of the application? 2) Details of what, if any, security was offered? 3) Details of The Company’s insurance policy that were provided and, if so, the identity of the insurer.

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500496924
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to the First Ministers statement regarding taxpayers in Scotland: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and/or Scottish Ministers/Special Advisers relating to the claim that over half of taxpayers in Scotland pay less tax in Scotland than if they lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom since 1 October 2025. This should include emails, letters, instant messages, br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500488622
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Neo natal unit transfer queries: FOI release

1. How many babies were transferred from Neo natal units in Queen Elizabeth Universal hospital Glasgow, Simpsons Children's hospital Edinburgh due to lack of capacity in the NICU, over the last 5 years? 2. The best start report states parents were consulted. I am interested to know Who carried out the consultation? W...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494319
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Education Scotland staff Christmas party funding: FOI release

I have familiarised myself with the Scottish Government's FOI/202000110616 regarding staff Christmas parties, and I am aware that it is not Scottish Government policy to pay social events from public funds. However, as an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495734
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government employee data: FOI release

The average length of service of all current employees expressed as a single figure in years and months The average length of service of all employees and allocated to 10 year groupings, i.e. up to 10 years, between 10 and 20 years, between 20 and 30 years, between 30 and 40 years, and between 40 and 50 years The avera...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493854
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to the A77 between Chapeldonan and Dipple: FOI release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A77 between hapeldonan and Dipple. In particular, we require the following information:- 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of any defects on the A77 between Chapeldonan and Dipple t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493597
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government R100 scheme fibre optic broadband Isle of Colonsay: FOI release

The following information: The fibre cable has been laid to Colonsay under a SG R100 scheme and is due for roll out before 2028 according to Openreach. 1. Can you provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Openreach since January 1, 2023, in respect of the fibre provision to Colonsay. 2. All corre...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490628
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Asylum seekers correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Housing regarding asylum policy and the accommodation of asylum seekers and/or refugees in Scotland. Information s...

FOI not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500489706
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

New Struan School operated by Scottish Autism: FOI release

1. Annual pupil roll data (2006–2025): The total number of pupils on roll for each academic year since the school’s registration/opening (approx. 2006/07) to the most recent available year (2024/25 or 2025/26 if available). The school’s registered maximum capacity for each year. Any notes or remarks attached to those ...

FOI not held 70 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.6 s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500488807
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Discussions and community considerations regarding enhance care’s Townend Care Home, Symington (Ayrshire): FOI release

1. Care Homes situated within a private estate with other private home owners where all gardens meet with no boundary fences - would you say this is an acceptable location ? 2. Care Home situated in a private estate with no street lighting with Teenagers and Pensioners living adjacent to the care home and need to walk...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.15(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

New Mull Campus queries: FOI release

1) The quantum/amount of funding that Argyll & Bute Council will receive for the new campus on Mull depended on the preferred site being determined. The site has been selected but the project has been paused pending the outcome of a Judicial Review. Has the amount of funding been determined if so, how much will the Cou...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.4 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493252
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 on the Scottish Whisky Industry: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence, including emails, briefing notes, memos, and meeting minutes, relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 under President Donald Trump on the Scottish whisky industry. This should include communications between Scottish Government officials and representa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493229
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment applications: FOI release

All applications for Adult Disability Payment, where the applicant applied under mental health and hidden disabilities, broken down for years 2020-2024 and until 2025, to date: Your request for information 1: How many applications were received each year? Your request for information 2: How many applications w...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494098
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council regarding New Mull /Tobermory Campus: FOI release

Information in relation to the New Mull Campus/Tobermory Campus: Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council giving them advice re the Islands Act including undertaking Island Impact Assessments. Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Isla...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493258
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland: FOI release

I am seeking two pieces of information on Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland. Request for information 1: A month count of claimants claiming Psychiatric Disorders and Neurological diseases from February 2022 to February 2025 for: a. South Lanarkshire and b. Scotland Request for informat...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493196
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector