Scottish Government FOI Index

Ardrossan Harbour details: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the acquisition of Ardrossan harbour from Peel Ports: 1. All documents relating to the Accountable Officer’s consideration of value for money in respect of the project, including any assessments, briefings or internal analysis. 2. All correspondence, briefings an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512299
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland award statistics: FOI release

1. How much money has been awarded by SAAS to Scottish students during the most recent academic year (2024/25)? Please break down this information into the following categories and specific how many people have benefited from each of the awards. 2. Please provide the same information for the following academic years: ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600501120
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1. Copies of any recommendations, proposals, or outputs produced by the Task and Finish Group and submitted to the Scottish Government, National Services Division (NSD), or any other public authority, including but not limited to: The target operating model (TOM) Any executive summaries, briefing papers, slide decks, ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600507213
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Affordable homes costs and statistics: FOI release

Of the Scottish Government’s target to build 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, with 10% of them being rural, please can you: 1. Outline how many homes, which have been completed within this target since 2023, have been in rural parts of Scotland (and provide an annual breakdown). 2. Outline how many affordable homes,...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600501412
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish male prison population statistics: FOI release

The following information in relation to the Scottish prison population: For each of the statistical years listed below: - 2020–21 - 2021–22 - 2022–23 - 2023–24 1. The number of men aged 50 years and over held in Scottish prisons. 2. Where available, please provide this information as: (a) Average daily prison pop...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502413
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Forestry employee data: FOI release

1. The number of employees in your organisation with any of the phrase’s “diversity”, “inclusion”, “equality” or “equity” in their job title in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also provide the salaries paid to them in each of these financial years, and a list of the re...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502610
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings of Short Life Working Group on the Supreme Court Judgment in FWS vs Scottish Ministers: FOI release

The following information: “1. Copies of all minutes from meetings of the (Short Life) Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs. Scottish Ministers. 2. Copies of all agendas, briefings, discussion papers, consultation documents, presentations etc. discussed at these ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600501935
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Safety implications for cyclists arising from proposals to increase Heavy Goods Vehicle speed limits: FOI release

1. Any risk assessments, analyses, modelling, or briefing papers that consider the impact of increased HGV speed limits on cyclist safety, including collision likelihood and/or collision severity, in the context of Safe System principles. 2. Any internal correspondence, submissions, ministerial briefings, or advice pr...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600501897
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A87 trunk road safety inspection records and drainage outfall records: EIR release

The following information: Part A - Safety Inspection Records: Lighting and Speed Management, April 2024 to December 2025 Please provide the following records for the A87 30mph section between the speed limit sign immediately south of the Isle of Skye Candle Company (approximately 57.4011°N, 6.2008°W) and Portree Fil...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.5 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600513226
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Ministers and officials introductory meeting with Equinor representative: FOI release

“Please could you search your records from 1st January 2017 to the time at which you process this request and provide me with: 1. a list of any meetings between Scottish ministers and officials and Hannah Mary Goodlad. For each meeting please provide copies of any agendas, minutes and notes produced along with the dat...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512115
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Workforce queries: FOI release

1. The number of employees in your organisation with any of the phrase’s “diversity”, “inclusion”, “equality” or “equity” in their job title in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also provide the salaries paid to them in each of these financial years, and a list of the re...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600502395
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Litter accumulation on the Motorways and Special Roads: EIR release

Thank you for your letter of 5 March 2026. I appreciate the operational information provided. However, aspects of your response raise questions about how the approach described aligns in practice with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600513552
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Assessment Provision in Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to the provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) needs assessments in Scotland. PART A: Validated Institutions 1. Please provide a complete and current list of all colleges and universities in Scotland that are validated by SAAS to carry out DSA needs assessments for Scottish-domiciled stud...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500498370
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

M8 westbound carriageway/after Junction 20 inspection and maintenance records: EIR release

I request the following environmental information under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 in relation to the M8 westbound carriageway shortly after Junction 20, at or around What3Words location ///driven.cult.early. I have highlighted the specific area of interest on the attached map in a red c...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600513835
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Policy on funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for eligible two‑year‑olds: FOI release

1. Policy Rationale and Evidence Base Any documentation, briefing papers, ministerial submissions, impact assessments, or internal analyses outlining the rationale for extending funded ELC to two‑year‑olds based on parental benefit status. Any modelling or evidence used to support the statement that this policy would ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511271
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Data on Information pertaining to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and AI systems: FOI release

To ask the Scottish Parliament and/or government for the following data: 1. Any recorded data on Information pertaining to its 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy', including road-maps, timelines, milestones and responsible Scottish or UK ministers. 2. Any recorded data on AI systems and service suppliers that hav...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.12(1) s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495378
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 and the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds: FOI release

The following recorded information only, relating to the application of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 in connection with the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds requiring properties to be actually let for at least 70 days and available to let for at least 140 days for entry or maintenance on th...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498158
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information relates to the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: 1. EVIDENCE BASE 1.1 Please provide all written evidence, submissions, reports, research papers, safety data, and statistical analyses that were received by or commissioned by the Scottis...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.1 s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600511564
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sub‑national planning remuneration discussion information: FOI release

Information relating to remuneration discussions with NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde around sub‑national planning, including: 1. Correspondence about remuneration, pay uplifts, allowances and related matters. 2. Scottish Government advice or approval. 3. Calculation or benchmarking supporting remunera...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.4 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510310
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service retirement statistics: FOI Review

Original Request 202500490509 Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) I request the following recorded information held by the SPPA for the period 1 January 2015 to the most recent full year: 1) For each financial year (e.g., 2015/16, 2016/17, etc.) and separately for (a) police officers and (b) ...

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) s.20 s.33 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500496443 - Review of 202500490509
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI Review

Original Request 202500496386 I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashb...

FOI clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17 s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500499440 - Review of 202500496386
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

M8 Woodside Viaduct Permanent Solution: EIR release

At the Woodside Hall public consultation on the M8 Woodside Viaduct today 4 March a display 'Approach 3: Remove' included findings produced by a consultant showing what the effect of removing a section of the motorway viaduct M8 at Cowcaddens would be using traffic modelling. The display of the results of traffic mode...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.5 s.7 s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509623
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the Finnieston building in Glasgow: FOI release

I am looking to get information on the 2019 Platform building in Glasgow. The 2.0-acre site in Central Quay was supposed to be a regeneration project to build 498 BTR units – planning permission granted earlier in 2019. A previous FOI stated, " We are currently considering a Building Scotland Fund application for this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509869
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

NHS Scotland staffing and on-site medical prescriber requirement: FOI release

1. All documents (briefings, emails, minutes, analyses) that consider the impact of requiring a prescriber to be on‑site for non‑surgical aesthetic procedures on (a) NHS Scotland staffing levels; (b) the availability of prescribers in primary care and hospital settings; and (c) waiting times or service provision within...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508638
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Impact of on‑site medical prescriber requirements on NHS staffing: FOI release