Scottish Government FOI Index

Materials relating to Non-surgical cosmetic procedures meeting: FOI release

This request concerns a Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group meeting held on 9 November 2023. Correspondence released under FOI reference 202600510938 contains the subject line: “Non-surgical cosmetic procedures meeting 9.11.23, Notes, Declarations of Interest Forms and Date for next meeting.” Please provide:...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-26
Reference: FOI/202600528566
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Delayed NHS Discharges material: FOI release

"On the BBC "Debate Night" programme of 11th June 2025 the minister Maree Todd stated: "If I look at things like Delayed Discharges we have significantly lower levels of Delayed Discharges in Scotland than in the Rest of the UK.... the numbers are significantly lower than they are in England and in Wales" 1) Please c...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500480158
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding the funding for the provision of free period products: FOI release

1. Please confirm whether funding provided by the Scottish Government to support the provision of free period products by local authorities and educational institutions is currently ring-fenced. 2. If the funding is no longer ring-fenced, please provide: a) the date on which this change took effect; b) the reason for ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.6 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520365
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Sexual offence conviction statistics: FOI release

You asked for each year from 2021 to the latest available data: 1. The number of individuals convicted of: Rape offences Other sexual offences All sexual offences combined 2. For each category above, please provide a breakdown by: Sex Age band (Under 18, 18-24, 25-39, 40-59, 60+) 3. For each category above, please...

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.6 s.25(1) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600521344
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the implementation of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 for specific dates: FOI release

1. Any (a) internal correspondence and (b) correspondence with external organisations regarding the focus groups on the implementation of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019, from January 2021 to June 2026; and 2. Any notes and other materials produced as a result of the focus groups re...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.38 s.25(1) s.25 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600519520
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence and meeting information regarding 'Learn to Swim' initiative: FOI release

1. To ask the Scottish Government to publish any correspondence between Civil Servants and Ministers and or relevant organisations between 1st November 2025 to 16 January 2026 about the ‘learn to swim’ initiative announced in the 2026-27 budget 2. To ask the Scottish Government to publish a list of meetings held betwe...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600501987
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 information: FOI release

You asked for information concerning the assessment, verification and use of evidence during the development of the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its associated policy proposals.

FOI already published 55 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600529341
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures for independent aesthetic practitioners: FOI release

Please provide recorded information concerning the involvement of practising independent aesthetic practitioners in the development of the Scottish Government’s proposals for regulating non-surgical cosmetic procedures - ie not an HCP or anyone associated in any way with a nurse, doctor or medical association, register...

FOI already published 80 score 9 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.3 s.8 s.9 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600529271
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to evidence of harm associated with a range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Information relating to evidence of harm associated with a range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, information on complication rates and patient outcomes, assessments of proportionality and alternative regulatory approaches, and correspondence and briefing material relating to the regulation of these procedures. We...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.11 s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600525751
Directorate
Topic

Onsite Supervision, Prescriber Attendance and Implementation of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

Recorded information held from 1 January 2023 to the date of this request concerning onsite supervision, prescriber attendance and the proposed implementation of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026. The exact details of this request are outlined below, within our response....

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600526006
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Implementation of the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2024: FOI release

1. Please provide the name of the Scottish Government directorate, division, team or policy unit currently responsible for developing and implementing the secondary legislation associated with the Act. 2. Please provide any implementation timetable, project plan, roadmap, programme plan, milestone schedule or equivale...

FOI already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.6 s.7 s.8 s.29(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) s.25 s.23

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600520530
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials exchanged with British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) regarding non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

I have read BABTAC’s public statement concerning the Scottish Government’s non-surgical cosmetic procedures legislation. In that statement, BABTAC says that it had supported and advised the Scottish Government for years, that it played an instrumental role in revisions to the Bill, and that its recommendations were acc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600516353
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Bus passenger safety governance and oversight information: FOI release

Information relating to bus passenger safety, governance and oversight undertaken by Transport Scotland. Your request was for the period 1 January 2019 to present. Your request consisted of 5 sections we have responded to each one separately below.

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.25 s.29 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600506663
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish tax payers comparison to English counterparts: FOI release

All documentation held, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis and briefings, about Scottish taxpayers paying less tax than their English counterparts, between December 15 2025 and February 15 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600511053
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial Code breach correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence held by the Scottish Government about alleged ministerial code breaches from the last two months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.25 s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511703
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Zone correspondence: FOI release

1. If held, the application (or equivalent submission) for the site in Airdrie, Lanarkshire to become an “AI Growth Zone”, as it was designated in January 2026. 2. Any bid, proposal, expression of interest, outline business case, submission, or supporting documentation prepared or submitted by the Scottish Government ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515692
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Freedom of Information vexatious or repeated requests data: FOI Review

Original request 202600510718 1) Please provide the number of Freedom of Information requests refused by the Scottish Government for being vexatious since John Swinney became First Minister. Also provide the same for the time Humza Yousaf was First Minister and the same for when Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister. 2)...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.14 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.14(1) s.15(1) s.21

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600514634 Review of 202600510718
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications between the Director of Law Reform at the Law Society of Scotland and the former Finance Secretary: FOI release

Information contained in all documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government, in relation to any meetings (including numbers of, locations), communications and discussions between Michael Clancy of the Law Society of Scotland and Finance Secretary Derek Mackay until Mr Mackay quit th...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600514522
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Tech Scaler communications between specific individuals: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the operational delivery, ecosystem engagement, and management of the publicly funded Techscaler Programme. Specifically, I am seeking communications involving [REDACTED (section 38(1) (b)] (in his capacity as VP Regional Engagement at CodeBase/Techscaler) and Nick Murray (...

FOI already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.3 s.38 s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600515748
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Information surrounding various spending made by Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS): FOI release

1. The total amount spent on corporate functions by your organisation in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also break this down by the type of function – for example, human resources. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in the financial ...

FOI already published 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.20

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600502318
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government reports or briefings containing annual miscarriage estimates: FOI release

Please can you provide the estimated number of miscarriage for each of the last 10 years for which data are available, including: Any national-level estimates produced or used by the Scottish Government; Any analyses, reports, or briefings (including internal papers) that include annual miscarriage estimates.

FOI already published 80 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600513077
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland expenditure: FOI release

1. The total amount spent on corporate functions by your organisation in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also break this down by the type of function – for example, human resources. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in the financial ...

FOI already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.5 s.6 s.7

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600502031
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government bond programme accountable officer documents: FOI release

Who is the Accountable Officer responsible for authorising spending associated with the Scottish Government’s bond programme? Please provide all documentation this person has relied on to decide the spending represents value for money, and thus does not require a ministerial direction.

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600504056
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation regarding the MV Bella-1: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, speaking notes, about the MV Bella-1, in 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600503837
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ministerial attendance at Six Nations and Scottish National Party candidate information: FOI release

Part 1 All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which is to/from or mentions Sally Donald from the last three months. Part 2 A. How many government ministers attended rugby six nations games this year, could yo...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.18(1) s.28 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.25 s.27 s.27(1) s.39 s.39(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509971
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

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