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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Independent review of the valuation of licensed hospitality (Gill Review): FOI release

1. The current stage of the Review, and any project plan, timetable or milestone schedule held, including the target date for the Chair's report and any revisions to that date since the Terms of Reference were published (6 February 2026). 2. The dates of all Review Group meetings held since the Review's establishment,...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600519987
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Restorative Justice Policy and Practice Framework in partnership with Community Justice Scotland and the Children: FOI release

Information about Scottish Government policy/guidance and any work underway relating to support services for children aged 11 and 12 affected by sexual violence, including how services are expected to respond and where referrals should go. Please provide: 1. Any national guidance, policy, or operational framework hel...

FOI released 100 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600504853
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

First Home Fund and Help to Buy Scotland queries: FOI release

You asked for information on: First Home Fund (FHF), an initiative ran by the Scottish Government from 2019 to 2021-2022 for First Time Buyers, via a Shared Equity Scheme for the purchase of property. Help to Buy Scotland (HTB), an initiative ran by the Scottish Government, via a Shared Equity Scheme for the purchase ...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502972
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 fulfilment query: FOI release

I would like to ask if the following commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government. Please provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge: We will introduce a new Housing Standard, set in law by 2025. We will set a national objective to increase the amount of housing ...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502667
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Resource Planning Assumptions and funding for Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

To ask the Scottish Government for the Resource Planning Assumption for each local authority in relation to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme for the years 2025/26 and 2026/27. To ask for the details of the formula used to allocate affordable housing supply programme funding to each local authority area; how the...

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-08
Reference: FOI/202600514819
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Processing of applications at Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

Please provide the following information for the period 1 January 2024 to the most recent month for which figures are available: 1. For each calendar month in this period, the total number of disclosure applications received, broken down by type (for example: basic, standard, enhanced, PVG – or whatever categories you...

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.3 s.4 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497753
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government’s internal HR policies related to time off: FOI release

You asked for ‘Copies of the Scottish Government’s policies and procedures relating to the management of staff in the following areas: Absence management, Time off for GP and hospital appointments including eligibility for special leave, Maternity and paternity leave, Flexible working and Probation period.

FOI released 100 score 9 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600510499
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund information: FOI release

The following information regarding the Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund: 1. A list of all Scottish local authorities that received funding through the PSR fund during its operation. 2. The total amount of funding allocated to each local authority, including a breakdown by financial year where possible...

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600506503
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish medical training statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the last 5 years, if available: A) The numbers of those completing a medicine degree at university each year B) The number of specialism/training posts for each area C) The average number of people applying to one specialism job D) The amount of people who ended up having...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600503588
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - CalMac Ferries Ltd cancellation and maintenance data: FOI release

1. How many CalMac ferries were cancelled due to mechanical faults in 2025? What about in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021? Please specify what routes these ferries travelled on. 2. How many CalMac ferries were delayed by more than an hour due to mechanical faults in 2025? What about in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021? Please sp...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-24
Reference: FOI/202600501184
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Ministerial trips: FOI release

You asked for the following details of all foreign travel undertaken by Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson from 1 January 2023 to 23 December 2025: Dates of travel Destinations Purpose of visit Number of accompanying officials Breakdown of costs including flights (class of travel, cost per person), accommodation (hotel...

FOI released 100 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-24
Reference: FOI/202500499472
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government bonds programme information: FOI release

Please provide all documents, analysis, modelling, briefings, advice, correspondence, minutes, and internal discussion papers that relate to the assessment of a retail bond option. This should include, but not be limited to: Any analysis or assessment of demand for a retail bond among Scottish-domiciled individual in...

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499489
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Social media guidelines for Scottish Ministers and staff: FOI release

Provide any documents the Scottish Government has published on the following: 1. Guidelines for the use of social media by Scottish Ministers 2. Guidelines for the use of social media by Scottish Government Staff.

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495380
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Disclosure Scotland - Disclosures that contain 'Other relevant information' (ORI): FOI release

The amount of disclosures for April to current (Nov 2025) that contained 'Other relevant information' Please also categorise them into 'Acquitted' 'Not Proven' 'Not Guilty 'No further action/NFA' (If they contain these words - not the outcomes Can you please also tell me how ORI is considered? What tests need to be...

FOI released 75 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.14 s.14A s.15 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500495997
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Sheriffhall Roundabout inquiry: FOI release

Any materials related to why the Sheriffhall Roundabout inquiry results submitted to the Scottish government in October 2023 are taking so long to be released and/or actioned.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500484838
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Guidance for schools on transgender pupils queries: FOI release

I refer to the urgent question on 30th September Meeting of the Parliament: 30/09/2025 | Scottish Parliament Website and Jenny Gilruth comment, "The guidance on which the revised guidance is based was developed in the light of engagement with a range of stakeholders, etc ..." 1) Parents and carers: How many parents/ca...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500487572
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

List of women's networks available to Scottish Government employees: FOI release

How many women networks does the Scottish Government have for civil servants, can you name them and supply the guidance for who can be members?

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500483482
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to Stonewall UK and Equality Network: FOI release

You asked for details of money given to Scottish Trans and Stonewall in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was supplied for.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500478723
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government alcohol company financial interests: FOI release

You asked us to confirm whether the Scottish Government (either directly or through any affiliated public investment body or fund) holds or has held shares, bonds, or other financial interests in companies whose primary business is the manufacture or sale (including wholesalers and distributors) of alcohol products (e....

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500476811
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to the Scottish Refugee Council: FOI release

1. How much funding has the Scottish Government given to the Scottish Refugee Council in the last five years, with a breakdown per year? Could you supply a breakdown of what the funding was for, i.e how many went to the Refugee Support Service?

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500477950
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Public service reform summit costs: FOI release

You asked for: the full cost of putting on the public service reform summit on February 17, with a full breakdown plus any outcomes from this summit so far.

FOI released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500477248
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Capital infrastructure projects information: FOI release

You asked for information pertaining to capital infrastructure projects, specifically seeking the following information: A. A list of all capital infrastructure projects funded by the Scottish Government in 2024–25 which experienced delays in delivery or required a re-profiling of expenditure into future years. B. Fo...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.2 s.4 s.5

Published: 2025-10-14
Reference: FOI/202500472654
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland supplier spend data: FOI release

Suppliers payment/spend data from 2018 to the most recent months. Payments to suppliers over £500 or over £25,000, depending on your publication thresholds.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-29
Reference: FOI/202500476865
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Council Tax Reduction (CTR) statistics: FOI release

1. CTR Statistics – Aberdeen City Council: Total number of households receiving Council Tax Reduction (CTR); Total value of CTR granted; Proportion of CTR value in relation to the total gross Council Tax billed. 2. CTR Funding: Total compensation received by Aberdeen City Council from the Scottish Government to fund...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500464261
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

NHS Scotland's workforce guidance "asymptomatic testing" of staff during COVID-19: FOI release

Guidance on asymptomatic testing of employers and staff during COVID-19. I was able to access this document, which outlines supplementary guidance issued by NHS Chief Executives on the 3rd July 2020, but I am unable to access that 3rd July document itself. Would you be able to provide a copy of this document? Any ...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500466655
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector