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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Ministerial car usage costs: FOI release

Please provide the total cost of Scottish Government provided ministerial car usage for the years 2022-23 and 2023-24, broken down by: Individual Minister Total mileage recorded Fuel and maintenance costs separately

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

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500482085
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Abertay University: FOI release

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

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500479357
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Cabinet Minister discussions relating to Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERs): FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am requesting the following information for the month of August 2025: 1.Dates and details of any meetings of the Scottish Cabinet or Cabinet sub-committees at which the 2024-25 Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERs) report, or matters relating to it, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-10
Reference: FOI/202500480327
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Ministerial media activity information: FOI release

For the six-month period in 2025 from January 1 to June 30, please disclose the following: The number of press conferences held. For each, please give its date; location; subject; and the minister(s) taking questions. The number of pressers held. For each, please give its date; location; and the minister(s) taking que...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: FOI/202500477986
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister and President of the United States meeting information: FOI release

The agenda, ministerial briefing, attendance list, location, list of refreshments provided, minute or government record of the meeting, and time of the meeting between the First Minister and President Trump in Menie on both July 28 and 29th. Any internal or external communications about the meetings, including its org...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: FOI/202500479373
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, 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

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

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

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

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

Capital expenditure debt limit materials sent to the First Minister: FOI release

1. Any internal reports, briefings, memos, emails, or other correspondence sent or received by the first minister from 1 January 2024 to the present that relate to financial planning, forecasting, or contingency measures in the event that the Scottish Government reaches or approaches its legally defined capital expendi...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476292
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government hospitality spend: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information: The total amount spent by Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries on coffee and other refreshments between 1 January 2023 and the present date of 18 July 2025. If available, please provide a breakdown by Cabinet Se...

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

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476453
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

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

I am writing to request the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. 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...

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500472710
Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Local authority use of Arm’s Length External Organisations (ALEO’s): FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government ever been informed of Glasgow City Council’s use of multiple corporate identities and D-U-N-S numbers? 2. Has any public servant in government correspondence acknowledged or accepted this practice? 3. Which incorporated entity holds the liability and legal standing to enforce Council Ta...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.70 s.75

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500475278
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Short Life Working Group: FOI release

1. A list of all members of the short life working group, set up by the Scottish Government to "act on the UK Supreme Court judgment" in the For Women Scotland vs Scottish ministers case. Where members are senior civil servant level, please provide their names and job titles. If they are not senior civil servant level...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.5 s.4 s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-15
Reference: FOI/202500473940
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

New ministerial offices within Scottish Government estate: FOI release

Since 1 May 2021, the cost of creating new Ministerial offices within the Scottish Government. Note that I am referring to the physical space of an office that is used by a Minister. Costs could include but not be limited to purchasing new furniture, purchasing signage, taking out walls, relocating previous users of th...

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

Published: 2025-10-14
Reference: FOI/202500473946
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information pertaining to catering, staffing and menus for official events: FOI Review

Original Request - 202500462429 1. How many official events (state dinners, lunches, cocktail receptions) have been held at Bute House since the 1st of April 2024? Please provide a brief description of each event as well as notable guests. 2. How much money has been spent on catering, staffing, and organising these ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.21(4) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500471460 - Review of 202500462429
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Blue Badge scheme “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion information: FOI release

Information in relation to the Blue Badge scheme in Scotland, specifically the “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion introduced via the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/72).

FOI clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-30
Reference: FOI/202500477280
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Fife employment tribunal queries: FOI release

1. The exact date and time when Scottish Ministers were first informed that Sandie Peggie had been cleared of gross misconduct by NHS Fife. Please provide the correspondence of ministers being informed of this development and any further correspondence where ministers discuss the implications of this ruling since 1 Jul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-30
Reference: FOI/202500476219
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A75 Springholm speed management and 20mph trunk routes programme 2025: FOI release

In your FOISA response dated 29 July 2025 (reference 202500473913) and Annex O thereof Transport Scotland set out the revised timetable for the implementation of 20 mph speed limits on trunk route streets across Scotland. We attach Annex O for ease of reference. Therein 20 mph Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders were t...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.23(2) s.1(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-30
Reference: FOI/202500478735
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Disclosure Scotland's response to the UK Supreme Court judgment: FOI release

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 (EQIAs) amended or initiated i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.36 s.38 s.17(1) s.20 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-30
Reference: FOI/202500477264
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector