Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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2,557 matching releases

Disclosure Scotland application statistics: FOI release

1. How many disclosure applications were there between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025? 2. How many applications have there been since 1 April 2025 and 1 October 2025? 3. Can you please provide a breakdown per month of how many applications were processed outside the 14 day time period.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.27 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500493844
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Short report for late cases of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

From FOI 202500490388: Email from Head of FOI Unit (Sent: 19 August 2025 16:35) "to look for patterns and investigate reasons, and start to draft a short report on what happened." Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: the SHORT REPORT

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496636
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ukraine resettlement scheme funding: FOI release

1. How much money has Scot Govt paid to Glasgow City Council for to deliver services Ukraine Resettlement scheme / Homes for Ukraine / Supersponsor scheme for the period 1/4/22 until 1/12/25? And 2. How much money has been paid by Scot Govt to Best Western company for Ukraine resettlement accommodation at Argyle Hote...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.39(1)

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496575
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation for meetings attended by Former first Minister and Aamer Anwar and Co: FOI release

Copies of any minutes of meetings attended by both Humza Yousaf and Aamer Anwar, between May 3, 2015, and the point at which Mr Yousaf stood down as first minister. Details of any meetings (location, purpose, attendees) at which Mr Yousaf and Mr Anwar were both in attendance and for which minutes were not taken. Copi...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496562
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence on advice from Professor Alexis Jay relating to Parliamentary debate on group-based child sexual exploitation: FOI release

"Any written record held by the Scottish Government of advice received from Professor Alexis Jay which informed, contributed to, or was relied upon for statements made by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs during the Parliamentary debate on 3 December 2025 on group-based child sexual exploitation. For ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496850
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Home Office correspondence on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers: FOI release

All correspondence and communication that has taken place between the Scottish Government and the Home Office on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.28 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495715
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 support payment discussions or arrangements: FOI release

1. A copy of the internal Scottish Government document sent to PSD regarding COVID-19 dental support in May 2020, referenced in my payment response but not provided to myself. 2. Details of financial support and payment mechanisms for dental practices between September 2020 and March 2022, including any guidance issue...

FOI not held 45 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500486595
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Community Wind Power correspondence: FOI release

Could I please have sight of all correspondence between Kate Forbes/the office of Kate Forbes, as Cabinet Secretary and DFM, and the organisation Community Wind Power? Could I further have any correspondence from or to Ms Forbes that relates to Prestwick Airport? Finally, could I have sight of any correspondence betw...

FOI already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.12 8 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500494292
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Reduction of public sector workforce risks registers and progress: FOI release

“All risk registers and progress updates held by the Scottish Government, in relation to Shona Robison’s promise to reduce the public sector workforce by an average of 0.5% every year, from the last month.”

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496119
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Plans for proactive publication of relevant data and ongoing communications plans information: FOI release

“Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of;" 1. "All information held about 'plans for proactive publication of relevant data" 2. "All information held about 'ongoing comms plans"

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496088
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Forestry gender and specific demographic groups queries: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information held by you: 1. What your organisation understands the word ‘woman’[1] to denote. 2. What your organisation understands the terms: lesbian, bisexual and gay to denote? 3. Actions that you have carried out for ...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.7 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202600501731
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Senior Constitution Special Adviser communications: FOI release

All recorded communications sent to or from Senior Constitution Special Adviser Ewan Crawford during the period 24 November 2025 to 30 November 2025 inclusive. This includes emails, letters, briefing material, and messages held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.25 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496219
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Special Adviser to the First Minister communications: FOI release

All recorded communications sent to or from Senior Special Adviser David Hutchison during the period 24 November 2025 to 30 November 2025 inclusive. This includes emails, letters, briefing material, and messages held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496223
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Data for children attending school from Mull: FOI release

1. The number of days lost due to ferry or weather issues. 2. The impact of lost school days on the learning and the educational outcomes of these students. 3. The frequency with which Google Classroom (or indeed parental/carer support) is relied upon if students are unable to attend school for the reasons highlighte...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.5 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495326
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Civil Contingencies in Scotland information: FOI release

1. Please identify and outline what measures the Scottish Government (SG) (and their Officials) take to assure that those Cat 1 and Cat 2 organisations in Scotland (which SG are responsible for) meet the legislative requirements of the Act and its Regulations. 2. Please also identify when the last Audit was undertaken...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500497541
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Protests against housing asylum seekers in hotels: FOI release

Please provide any internal or external government communications made since 13/03/2025 which relate to protestors demonstrating against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. Over the same timeline, please provide any communications which include any mentions of "Nazi", "Nazis", the "Homeland Party" or "Patriotic Al...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.28 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494671
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, 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

Proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School documentation: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School in Finnieston, Glasgow.

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500496130
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Costs of chartering third party vessels by CalMac: FOI Review

Original request 202500488067 Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information concerning chartering of third‑party vessels by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) or organisations acting on its behalf, for support of the ferry network, for the period from financial year 2014/15 to pr...

FOI already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494379
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Data on prosecutions and convictions for fraud and other offences: FOI release

I refer to FOI 202500479751. Please provide data for tables 4(b), 8(a), and 4(c) for the years 2013-14 to 2024 - 25 for fraud, Other dishonesty and Crimes against society. In each table, please break down Other dishonesty and Crimes against society into the relevant sub categories (and fraud too, if applicable).

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500494919
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Advice Direct Scotland performance data: FOI release

Further to your recent FOI requests relating to Advice Direct Scotland, you requested further information relating to abandoned calls, performance and data reporting, and the verification of data. Your full request is available at annex A.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500492796
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

For Women Scotland Supreme Court Judgment meeting notes and briefings: FOI release

All meeting notes and briefings about the For Women Scotland Supreme Court Judgment between April 16 and 26 from within the Directorate for Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights.

FOI already published 80 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.30 s.45(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500481096
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Financial sustainability and taxes report by Audit Scotland correspondence: FOI release

Any recorded correspondence concerning Audit Scotland’s report Financial sustainability and taxes, published on 13 November 2025. This should include emails, letters, briefings, and any other recorded communications held on Scottish Government systems relating to the report or its findings.

FOI already published 80 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500496268
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Golden Jubilee Ophthalmology communications: FOI release

The last three communication between yourselves and Golden Jubilee staff in Opthalmology agreeing to see patients who otherwise would be waiting two years on NHS Any NHS Scotland list Only on NHS Lothian waiting list And please can you provide any communication with any Any NHS Scotland list Only on NHS Lothian wait...

FOI already published 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497843
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to housing asylum seekers in Cameron Barracks, Inverness: FOI release

1. Correspondence related to the decision to house asylum seekers in Cameron barracks in Inverness. 2. Minutes of meetings where the decision to house asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness was discussed. 3. Any documents relating to an assessment of the suitability of Cameron Barracks as a location to house...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.28 s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500492490
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector