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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Scottish Building Safety Levy documentation: FOI release

All external correspondence sent to the government as well as minutes/notes from meetings held about Scottish Building Safety Levy, from the last month. (18 Feb – 18 March)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511332
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Effect of the bus fare cap on rural railways: FOI release

What work has been carried out on the effect of the announced £2 bus fare cap for buses in the Highlands and Islands on rural railways in the area? What financial and pax headcount studies have been carried out? What is the expected loss in revenue for the rail services?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600509512
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

All documentation which mentions Taiwan: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mentions Taiwan, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498746
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Deputy First Minister and First Minister's visit to Prestwick Airport: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, analysis, from/about Kate Forbes and John Swinney's visit to Prestwick Airport on March 20/21, between 15 February 2026 and 31 March 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-16
Reference: FOI/202600515214
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) funding: FOI release

All recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the decision to provide (or pledge) £400,000 in support of a Scottish football fan's charity fundraising effort, specifically the initiative involving Craig Ferguson’s walk across the United States (often referred to as the “Tartan Trek”) to raise fun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600521515
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) correspondence regarding funding: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could provide the content of all documents including emails and assessments regarding the decision to donate £400,000 to Craig Ferguson for his 'Tartan Trek' across the US. I thank you for your time in this matter and look forward to hearing from you within 20 working days.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600521614
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) donation correspondence: FOI release

On 11th June 2026, John Swinney announced that the Scottish Government would be donating £400k to SAMH in connection with a sponsored walk by Craig Ferguson. Please provide all correspondence and documentation associated with this decision, including minutes of relevant meetings, notes of phone calls, and all attachme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600521571
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) donation: FOI release

I'm writing to request the following information in relation to the reported £400k charity donation made by the Scottish government to the appeal of mr Craig Ferguson, who I understand is raising money for charity by walking across America. I would like to request the following: 1. Minutes of all meetings at which th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.16B s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600521671
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding Curling: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the sport of curling, between January 15 2026 and March 15 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600514589
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Documentation around ending two child benefit cap and meetings regarding Supreme Court gender ruling: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about ending the two-child benefit cap, between February 15 2026 and March 25 2026? 2. How many meetings were held by government offi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-09
Reference: FOI/202600515121
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Documentation from First Minister's meeting with Guy Verhofstadt: FOI release

All documentation held by the government, including correspondence sent and received, briefings written, minutes from the meeting and any analysis after it, about John Swinney's meeting with Guy Verhofstadt on November 2 2025, between October 10 2025 and November 30 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-07
Reference: FOI/202600514450
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Deputy First Minister materials related to the 2026-27 budget: FOI release

All information, workbooks, emails etc of contact between the Deputy First Minister, and the portfolio finance team of that specific portfolio, that co ordinated the financial data for the 2026-27 budget. I want all internal information regarding the portfolios allocations and how this was allocated.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513722
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

First Minister documentation which mentions Israel: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation seen by John Swinney, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions Israel, between February 15 2026 and March 24 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.28 s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513292
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

Original Request 202600505107 Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.42 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600509805 Review of 202600505107
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.42 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600505107 Review of 202600505107
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government report on home education information: FOI release

1. A copy of the report, if it has been completed. 2. If the report has not yet been published, any draft versions, working papers, or scoping documents prepared in relation to it. 3. Any internal correspondence (including emails, briefings, minutes, or submissions) held by the Scottish Government concerning: the co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 22 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600513113
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Bonds Programme business case information: FOI release

On 13th November 2025, the “Scottish Government Bonds Programme: Summary Outline Business Case” was published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-bonds-programme-summary-outline-businesscase/ Please provide all the spreadsheets (the actual Excel files) which underpin the figures and tables in ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600511157
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Highlands £2 bus fare cap pilot: FOI release

Any assessment carried out by the Scottish Government regarding the impact of the £2 bus fare cap pilot on passenger numbers on rail services in the Highlands, including the Far North Line. Please include any reports, analysis, data, or internal correspondence relating to this assessment. Details of any discussions hel...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600512725
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - queries regarding police scheme calculation error: FOI release

1) You previously advised that 269 retired SPPA police scheme members have been affected by the calculation error that resulted from incorrect guidance received by SPPA in February 2025. To date, how many of those officers affected have/have not been notified that potentially their pension has been calculated incorrect...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.29(1)

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600505705
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister correspondence including the phrase “energy bills” or “electricity bills”: FOI release

All correspondence sent or received by the First Minister (or his office) which includes the phrase “energy bills” or “electricity bills” between 8 October 2025 and 2 April 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600513724
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

First Minister emails relating to Lord Advocate and former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

A copy of any email in the First Minister’s inbox (sent by him or received by him) relating to the Lord Advocate or Peter Murrell that was received or sent on 16th, February, 17th February, 18th February and 19th February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512647
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister emails related to the Lord Advocate and the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

A copy of any email in the First Minister’s inbox relating to the Lord Advocate or Peter Murrell that was received on 20th February, 21st February , 22nd February and 23rd February. (2026)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600508331
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Palestine Action communications: FOI release

All mentions of 'Palestine Action' in emails sent to Scottish Ministers by Special Advisers, Senior Civil Servants or fellow Scottish Ministers since 7 October 2023. All emails sent by Scottish Ministers mentioning the term 'Palestine Action' since 7 October 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202500476790
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Government and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as well as minutes/notes from meetings or phone calls, and briefings written for the Government, about the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, from the last 14 days.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600503237
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Waiting time vow information: FOI release

All briefings, progress reports and minutes/notes from meetings, about the government promise to have no year-long waits for treatment, from the last month? - We remain committed to ensuring no patient waits longer than 52 weeks by March 2026.

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600506822
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector