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

Recorded crime statistics in relation to child sexual abuse: FOI release

With respect to recorded crime statistics Scotland in relation to Child Sexual Abuse: 1) Statistics regarding the number of prosecutions and conviction rates of those recorded crimes. 2) The specific crime codes used to record sexual crimes where crimes were committed prior to implementation of the Sexual Offences (S...

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.3 s.5(1) s.5(3) s.6 s.13

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500479152
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

National Standardised Assessment statistics: FOI release

For each of the past eight academic years for National Standardised Assessments, broken down by year group (P1, P4, P7, S3) where applicable: 1. Volumes and outcomes Total number of NSA assessments completed Total number of deletion requests submitted Total number of deletion requests approved, and the total rejected...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478694
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Roadworks carried out on A90 Brechin bypass: FOI release

You requested details please of work carried out on the A90 Brechin by-pass since 2015. You also asked for a breakdown of the reason, timing, duration and cost for all inspection and repair work carried out on the route between the St Ann’s and Keithock junctions from 2015 to present. To include details of closures/c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500477844
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Queries and correspondence relating to Scottish Swimming: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which are to/from or mention swimmer Duncan Scott, from the last three months? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500477953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Bias and fairness assessments regarding the AI Document Understanding system used by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Information regarding the AI Document Understanding system used by Social Security Scotland: Your request for information 1: Any fairness assessments, algorithmic impact assessments, or equality impact assessments conducted in relation to this system, including any documentation on potential bias by protected characte...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478600
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Clarification of Controlled Drugs Liaison Officers (CDLOs) in Scotland: FOI release

Clarification of Controlled Drugs Liaison Officers (CDLOs) do they exist in Scotland? 1) When did the Scottish Government know that NHS Grampian and other Scottish healthcare trusts not have controlled drugs licenses for over a decade, and NHS Grampian also did not have one for HMP Grampian for at least 6 years. Yet s...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478864
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

AI performance evaluation and system impact: FOI release

Please can Social Security Scotland provide: Your request for information 1: Any internal evaluation reports or assessments of the AI Document Understanding and Client Advisor Knowledge Assist systems, including performance metrics like accuracy rates, staff time saved or cost savings, and impacts on service delivery ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478412
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Education Scotland inclusion, equality and diversity guidance: FOI Review

Orginal Request: 202500471940 1. Has Education Scotland revised any of its published or internal guidance documents for schools, educators, or education authorities in response to the UK Supreme Court judgment of 16 April 2025, which confirmed that the term “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex? 2. ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.36(1) s.2

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500477857 Review of 202500471940
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

AI complaints, errors and incident logs: FOI release

Your request for information 1: A copy of any incident logs, error reports, or internal reviews involving the AI Document Understanding or Client Advisor Knowledge Assist systems used by Social Security Scotland. Your request for information 2: A summary or anonymised list of complaints or concerns raised by staff or ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478402
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Education Scotland policy reviews since UK Supreme Court decision: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500472710 Following the 2024 UK Supreme Court ruling in R (on the application of For Women Scotland) v Scottish Ministers, the legal definition of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 has been confirmed to mean biological sex. This clarification has significant implications for education policy, safegua...

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

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478087 Review of 202500472710
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

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

You asked for the following information regarding the Scottish Government’s sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC), with particular focus on its legal compliance, safeguarding policies, use of public funds, and ideological neutrality.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478551
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Use of third party file portals and future accessibility of Freedom of Information rights queries: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government issued any guidance on the use of third-party portals to issue FOI responses? 2. Is there any national policy position on whether public bodies should continue to accept FOI requests by email? 3. Has any cross-government coordination taken place on consolidating or standardising FOI res...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.60 s.61 s.9 s.17(1) s.4

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500477785
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

HC2 Certificate Eligibility, Immigration Compliance and NHS Funding Divergence: FOI release

1. Immigration Status Verification and Policy Divergence a.What formal process exists in Scotland to verify immigration status (including leave to remain and NRPF conditions) when assessing HC2 certificate eligibility for NHS-funded care? b. On what legal or devolved policy basis does the Scottish Government permit d...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.95 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478549
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Asylum seeker hotel accommodation in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many tax payer funded Migrant hotels are there in Scotland? 2. Where are they? 3. How many people are being housed in them? 4. What is the annual cost of providing this accommodation? 5. Are the government planning in opening more in the next year? We then asked for clarification on 12 August 2025 regarding...

FOI not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.39 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476595
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

East Calder Medical Centre materials: FOI release

Request 1: Ministerial Briefings I am requesting copies of any ministerial briefings, including but not limited to briefing notes, summaries, internal memos or background papers, provided to any Scottish Government Minister between 1 January 2024 and 30 July 2025 regarding East Calder Medical Centre. This includes doc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478023
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

High speed trains lease: FOI release

A. On what date does the lease of the High Speed Trains by Scotrail terminate? B. In the event of the lease referred to at (a) being terminated early, what would be the cost of such early termination? C. Has Scotrail carried out any consultation on the replacement of High Speed Trains and, if so, who has been consult...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478972
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 from Thurso to Inverness maintenance costs: FOI release

“How much has been spent on maintenance in the past 3 years on the A9 from Thurso to Inverness? How much has been spent on maintenance on the Shetland islands in the last 3 years?”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478535
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Health Board funding for tackling heart disease: FOI release

“The total amount of funding provided by the Scottish Government to NHS Health Boards specifically for the purpose of tackling heart disease, from 2020 to the present (including the most recent year available). Broken down by year and health board."

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500479111
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Subscriptions to paid Artificial Intelligence (AI) services: FOI Review

Original Request 202500472238 1.Whether any Scottish Government departments or agencies (or Scottish Parliament, if sending to them) currently hold or have previously held subscriptions to paid AI services, including but not limited to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus, ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot, or comparable generat...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477145 Review of 202500472238
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Rent assessments conducted by Rent Officers: FOI release

Please provide any internal policy, guidance, or statistical data regarding the use of Let Agreed versus advertised only properties in rent assessments conducted by Rent Officers. Additionally, please provide the percentage of rent determinations made in the past 24 months that relied on one or more properties not conf...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.34 s.2

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478188
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Various queries relating to Local Councils in Scotland: FOI release

1. As Local Councils in Scotland are listed on Companies House and have a Duns Number are they Corporations. 2. Are Local Councils in Scotland exempt from the Bills of Exchange Act and if they are could you please provide the exemption evidence? 3. Are Local Councils in Scotland Lawfully required to get a written Lia...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.17(1) s.5 s.17

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477754
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Costs incurred for visit to Trump International Scotland in Aberdeenshire: FOI release

“I am writing to request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 that the Scottish Government Disclose all information it holds detailing costs incurred by the council, or estimated costs incurred by the council, as a result of the visit to Scotland by the US president Donald Trump between July 25 2025 an...

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

Published: 2025-10-28
Reference: FOI/202500478121
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Energy Consent Unit employee qualifications: FOI release

Could you please tell me the qualifications and experience held by the ECU staff who make decisions on planning applications whether they are relevant to the job or not. I'm not interested in the Scottish Ministers as I know what qualifications they have, or not as the case may be.

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

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500477108
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Genomic laboratories target operating model: FOI release

A copy of TOM [Target Operating Model] Options for the delivery of genomic laboratory services in Scotland considered by the SSNGM earlier this year. Details on which TOM has been agreed in theory and any short- medium- and long-term milestones and timeframes that have been agreed.

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

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500477009
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Costs of creating the new position of Cabinet Secretary for Housing: FOI release

The cost of creating the new position of Cabinet Secretary for Housing. Please break down all costs involved, including, for example, creating new office space, buying new stationery, hiring new staff or special advisers, purchasing new signage or business cards, etc.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476510
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills