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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2,520 matching releases

Allocation of Third Sector funding: FOI release

Details of Scottish Government funding to a list of organisations, with a breakdown by fiscal year.

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450287
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Government allocation of funding to third sector: FOI release

Details of Scottish Government funding to a list of organisations, with a breakdown by fiscal year.

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450304
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Freedom of Information publications and reasons for non-publication: FOI release

A full list of all FOISA request reference numbers for 2021-2025 including the date of publication of the response on the Scottish Government Website, and a separate list of all FOISA publications which have been responded to by the requestor but not published and the reason for nonpublication.

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500450423
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documents that mention the Economic Performance Gap: FOI release

Copies of all documents held digitally by the Scottish Government, dating to 1 January 2021 or sooner, that include the phrase “economic performance gap” (not case sensitive).

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

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500451872
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Briefings on Type 26 Frigates: FOI release

1. Copies of internal correspondence (e.g., emails or memos) from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2024 that discuss or mention the Type 26 frigates. 2. Copies of any briefings, presentations, or reports prepared for meetings involving Ministers, Civil Servants, or stakeholders that reference the Type 26 frigates during ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500449491
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Information on Deepseek use: FOI release

Please provide me with information on Deepseek and its use by the Scottish Government and any of its agencies. Please provide us with any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, memos, minutes, notes, appendixes or other correspondence, relating to this application.

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.31(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500450543
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

NHS Covid-19 ward closures and NHS chief executive media bids: FOI release

1. How many media bids have been made to speak to NHS chief executive Caroline Lamb in 2022 and 2023, including details of who requested the interview, and whether it was rejected or accepted and reasons for this? 2. How many Wards in Scotland have been reported to the Scottish Government that they were shut due to CO...

FOI released 100 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.7 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202300391014
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Dialogue with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) about known issues: FOI release

All the information held by the Scottish Government with regard to the regular dialogue with the GTCS about the known issues the Scottish Government has had since the Parliamentary Question answer was provided to Oliver Mundell MSP.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500448641
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport's care home visit: FOI release

All the documentation held from Ms Todd’s visit to Parklands care home, including email correspondence, internal correspondence, briefings, minutes/notes from the events and analysis.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449158
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Landlord Register funding and consultation: FOI release

Whether the Government or Civil Service has been tasked with spending any money on reforming or updating the use of the Scottish Landlord Register, since 2004? If so, when did they do this and for what purpose - not including any maintenance fees for the register such as domain hosting or general software support.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500448575
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cost to set up the Landlord Register: FOI release

The total cost that was involved in setting up the Landlord Register.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449183
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Connections Fund information: FOI Review

Original request 202400441287 The following information in respect of the Scottish Connections Fund 2024-25: 1. Judging Panel: Please provide a list of the names of all individuals who served on the judging panel for the 2024/2025 round of the Scottish Connections Fund. 2. External Input: Please provide a list of ...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500449434 Review of 202400441287
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Energy social tariff documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including email correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about an energy social tariff, between November 1 2024 and the date of this FOI (21 January 2025).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500448771
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Universal Credit two-child limit: FOI release

All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish and UK Government about the two child cap from between December 1 2024 and the date of this FOI (21 January).

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: FOI/202500448778
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax queries: FOI release

1. An account of the work done by the Scottish Government measuring the impact of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and the impact of sub-measures within it (such as choice of boundaries, changes in rates, and use of ADS). 2. Copies of all reports, from 1 January 2023, held by the Scottish Government on the impact/im...

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

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500447995
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Briefing packs and outcomes for the drugs consumption room at the Thistle facility: FOI release

1. Briefing packs on drugs consumption rooms in reference to the opening of the Thistle facility on 13 January 2025. 2. What specific outcomes (KPIs) will be measured to determine the success of the Thistle DCR? How will these be measured in particular? 3. How will data be collected, when will the data first be evalu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448512
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government employment policies: FOI release

Copies of the following: Annual leave policy Maternity leave policy Travel, subsistence and expenses policy (including limits for accommodation and subsistence) Pay policy Working outside UK / International remote working policy.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448493
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details of lobbying of Scottish Ministers by Propertymark: FOI release

Information pertaining to the lobbying of Scottish Ministers and MSPs, specifically: A full list of Scottish Ministers and MSPs who have been lobbied by Propertymark in the time period of 2020-2025. For any meetings, please provide minutes covering any agendas, requests, or key topics raised by Propertymark. If minute...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448567
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Details of lobbying of Scottish Ministers by UK Finance: FOI release

Information pertaining to the lobbying of Scottish Ministers and MSPs, specifically: A full list of Scottish Ministers and MSPs who have been lobbied by UK Finance in the time period of 2020-2025. For any meetings, please provide minutes covering any agendas, requests, or key topics raised by UK Finance. If minutes ar...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500448564
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Drug consumption rooms: FOI release

1. Why is there a need for consumption rooms? 2. How many young people are affected by drug related deaths across Glasgow and Scotland? 3. What are the consequences of drug related deaths on the community(local & global)? 4. What has been done in the past to decrease the number of drug related deaths in Scotland? Wh...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: FOI/202500451687
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Employment Injury Assistance Steering Group: FOI release

1. A copy of the terms of reference for the Employment Injury Assistance Steering Group. 2. A list of the invited members of the Employment Injury Assistance Steering Group. 3. Copies of any other correspondence held by the Scottish Government relating to the planning of, rationale for, and briefing for government mi...

FOI already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500448327
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) increase legislation: FOI release

Information relating to subordinate legislation to amend the rate of the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) payable from 6% to 8%, with effect from 5 December 2025. In particular, for a period dating back to 1 January 2021: (i) What work has been done by the Scottish Government to evaluate what the impact of this po...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.26 s.25(1)

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447356
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Rural school inspection dates: FOI release

Rural schools in Scotland - gov.scot Using the linked Excel sheet of rural schools provided by the Scottish Government, can you please tell me the date of their last inspection. Can I please have this information on an Excel sheet.

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500448159
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence on the topic of unisex toilets in schools: FOI release

1. The number of complaints received by the Scottish Government regarding unisex toilets in schools. 2. Copies of emails sent or received by the Scottish Government ministers about this topic. 3. Details of any meetings held to discuss unisex toilets in schools, including dates, participants, and any meeting minutes ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447592
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding homeless deaths in Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding the winter fuel payment, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, between November 15 2024 and December 15 2024? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish...

FOI cost limit 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202500447098
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector