Scottish Government FOI Index

17,291releases indexed

28,234attachments found

30.0avg calendar days

6,366partially withheld

2019-11-18oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 6,366 unclear 5,766 not held 2,462 released 1,120 already published 570 cost limit 493 clarification 267 withheld 188 transferred 59

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3970 s.20 3380 s.34(1) 3120 s.39(2) 2667 s.30 2293 s.17(1) 2246 s.25(1) 1933 s.10(4) 1593 s.11(2) 1310 s.2 952 s.29(1) 936 s.3 723

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 1,016 releases · 28.2 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 815 releases · 30.8 avg days Marine Directorate 689 releases · 29.3 avg days Learning Directorate 625 releases · 35.2 avg days Population Health Directorate 562 releases · 28.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 540 releases · 36.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 523 releases · 39.7 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days

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952 matching releases

Correspondence regarding Regional Food Fund to Appetite for Angus: FOI release

You asked for records specifically regarding the grant awarded through the Regional Food Fund to Appetite for Angus, to support the rebrand and relaunch of Producers of Angus Markets (PAM), including: 1. A copy of the original funding application submitted by Appetite for Angus, including any supporting documents such...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.2 s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500481467
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Broadshore Hub projects correspondence: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding stakeholder engagement for the Broadshore, Sinclair, and Scaraben Offshore Wind Farms (collectively referred to as the Broadshore Hub). Specifically, I would like to request: 1. A list of fishing industry bodies, assoc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: EIR/202500481757
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations and register: EIR Review

Original request 202500478305 1. Copies of all the guidance, template documents, checklists and any other documents used by RPID to make screening opinions under the 2017 EIA Regulations. 2. All information held in respect of the referencing system which is used to allocate reference numbers to entries on RPID’s publ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: EIR/202500483645 Review of 202500478305
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

NHS Fife employment tribunal queries: FOI Review

Original request 202500476219 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 implicat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.38 s.2 s.3 s.30 s.25 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: FOI/202500482778 Review of 202500476219
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland queries regarding postgraduate funding: FOI release

1. In the past five academic years, how many students have been awarded postgraduate funding for part-time Master’s courses delivered outside Scotland? 2. Of those, how many were funded on the basis that the course was not available from a Scottish institution, as stated in SAAS published guidance? 3. Please provide ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.38

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: FOI/202500483916
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding (WCHR) assessment and review for proposed crossing on the A84: EIR release

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has been asked to design and construct an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point to assist mobility impaired users cross the A84 near Dobbies in Stirling. The scheme will comprise of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing in the form of a 2m refuge island, dropped kerbs with...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: EIR/202500485455
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Heat Network Fund (SGHNF) application from Abertay University: EIR release

1. The full SGHNF application submitted by Abertay University, including any business case, technical appendices, and project justification materials. 2. Any correspondence between Abertay University and SGHNF/HNSU regarding the application’s status, evaluation, or outcome. 3. Any internal assessments or scoring docu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-10
Reference: EIR/202500482992
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wellbeing Economy Governments (WEGo) correspondence between First Minister and Deputy First Minister: FOI release

1. The number of Scottish Government officials who support the work of the Wellbeing Economy Governments Partnership Secretariat. Please provide the number of individuals and their pay band as at 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and so far in 2025-26. 2. All the work conducted by Scottish ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-10
Reference: FOI/202500482976
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Beaw Field Wind Farm planning permissions: EIR release

1. Status of deemed planning permission(s). Please confirm, as a matter of fact and law: a) Whether the 2017 deemed planning permission lapsed on 30 November 2022; and b) Whether the 2023 deemed planning permission lapsed on 30 November 2024; If not, please identify the Ministerial decision or other legal basis on wh...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.27 s.3 s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.36C s.42 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: EIR/202500480807
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Energy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

HM Fire Service Inspectorate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): FOI release

1. AI Systems in use A list of tools, platforms or systems currently deployed or being piloted/trialled. The purpose and function of each of the above. The departments or services where these are operational. 2. Procurement and development Details of any contracts, tenders or partnerships with external providers for...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.1 s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500484794
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Meetings between Scottish Government ministers and ADS Group Ltd: FOI Review

Original request 202500478677 Minutes for all meetings between Scottish Government ministers and ADS Group Ltd, since 7 October 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482617 Review of 202500478677
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Meetings relating to the A9 Dualling Project: EIR release

1) A record of all meetings involving Scottish Government officials and any internal or external parties (such as individuals, campaign organisations, Transport Scotland representatives, other elected officials) on the topic of the A9 Dualling Project, and subsequent Impact Reports and consultations since May 1st, 2021...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.2 s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500479110
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland infrastructure deployment, safety protocols and environmental oversight of 5G, LED lighting and smart roads: EIR release

5G Infrastructure & Deployment Oversight 1. Documents outlining the current approach to 5G infrastructure deployment on public assets (e.g. lampposts, signage, CCTV poles), including any guidance, frameworks, or implementation notes. 2. Names and roles of individuals or departments involved in coordinating 5G install...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: EIR/202500482251
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Documents relating to the Nexo Championship golf tournament at Trump International: FOI release

1. Copies of all correspondence relating to the award of £180,000 to hold the Nexo Championship golf tournament at Trump International in Aberdeenshire. This could include, but not be limited to, copies of internal emails and text messages. 2. Records of any meetings where the £180,000 award was discussed. 3. Minutes...

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

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500479220
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

President of the United States visit materials: FOI release

1. All correspondence (including Whatsapp, text message, email and postal correspondence) regarding Donald Trump's visit to Scotland at the end of July, between government ministers and government staff and external agencies. 2. All minutes of meetings regarding the visit. 3. All minutes of the meeting between John S...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500478083
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: International, 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

Fuel Duty and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) queries: FOI release

Please provide copies of any forecasts, projections, internal modelling, reports, briefings, or ministerial submissions produced between 1 January 2020 and the present that estimate: 1. The future revenue to Scotland from Fuel Duty and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) under current UK tax arrangements. 2. The expected impac...

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

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480480
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: 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

Scottish Forestry's use of a Citizen Engagement Platform: 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 unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480653
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education Scotland spend: FOI release

Please provide the following information for each financial year from 2021–22 to 2025–26 (to date) and please breakdown the information by each year: 1. The cost of overtime paid to employees. 2. The cost of agency and temporary staff. 3. The cost to recruitment agencies. 4. The cost of all spending on external con...

FOI not held 45 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.4 s.5 s.7 s.8 s.17 s.33 s.25(1)

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500476729
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency's access to birth certificate information: FOI release

1. Does SPPA access birth certificate serial numbers via ScotlandsPeople or other interfaces? 2. What statutory purpose justifies this access? 3. What is the lawful basis under UK GDPR for processing this data? 4. Are any DPIAs, internal reviews, or risk assessments available? 5. Is the data retained, indexed, or l...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.6

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500481542
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) usage of Citizen Engagement platform and tools: FOI release

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: FOI/202500480253
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) call and correspondence queries: FOI release

Please include the following information for the financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25: The average call wait times for your customer service phone lines are each year. The percentage of calls answered within your target time for each of those years. The average response time for written correspondence...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.2

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: FOI/202500480789
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Air conditioning in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1. Confirmation of those Scottish Government offices that have air conditioning, including each of the main buildings. 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on powering air conditioning in its main buildings in the calendar years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date. 3. How much has the Scottish Government spent...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.20

Published: 2025-11-17
Reference: FOI/202500480451
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector