Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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206 matching releases

Briefings and analysis about gender responsive budgeting: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about gender responsive budgeting from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491074
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Scottish Police Federation meeting on 30 January 2020: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the meeting held on 30 January 2020 involving: Humza Yousaf MSP, then Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Peter Watson, Solicitor for the Scottish Police Federation; and David Kennedy, Scottish Police Federation Specifically, you are seeking: Any minutes, fil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491057
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Financial Resolution for the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

"...copies of all ministerial submissions, briefings, and advice prepared for the Minister for Children, the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, and/or the Cabinet Secretary for Finance regarding the financial resolution for the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill between 1 August and 30 Septe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489492
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Eurovision Song Contest: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Eurovision Song Contest, from the last 30 days.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486937
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Visitor levy amendment into the legislative schedule: FOI release

I would like to see any correspondence from or to ministers or ministers’ offices about the feasibility and will of getting the visitor levy change fitted into the legislative schedule.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486387
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Provision of non-therapeutic male circumcision reports and correspondence: FOI release

All internal reports or correspondence (including emails and other messages) relating to the provision of non-therapeutic male circumcision on the NHS, since January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1)R s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486073
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence on calls for inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI Review

Original request - 202500488098 All correspondence and records held by the Scottish Government from 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 that relate to calls for an inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (also known as grooming gangs) in Scotland.

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-05
Reference: FOI/202500492594 Review of 202500488098
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Clinical Negligence and Other Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS) funding application by Fife Health Board: FOI release

All information in relation to the CNORIS (Clinical Negligence and Other Indemnity Scheme), and more specifically, copies of documents papers emails memos, records of meetings and of phone calls and other forms of written material (hereinafter “documents”) relating to each of the following matters: 1. The application ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.4 s.12 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500476628
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Sale of alcohol at football grounds information: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government – including emails and notes - involving Neil Gray MSP and/or his officials regarding the sale of alcohol at football grounds from the end of September 2022.

FOI already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-13
Reference: FOI/202500479433
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Supreme Court ruling information: 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 pro-trans rights protests due to the Supreme Court ruling defining a woman, between April 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? 2. ....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500466070
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS): FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS), from the last month (May 26 to June 26). Coul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Football Association (SFA) Extra Time Partnership: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, about the Extra Time Partnership with the SFA, from the last month.

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

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476607
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Religious observance and religious education in schools information: FOI release

Part 1. Please provide details of all correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and her officials concerning the proposals to amend the legislation on religious observance and religious education in schools and the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatib...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.36(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500471377
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Documentation on the First Minister's statement on the situation in Gaza: FOI release

Any briefing or speaking notes provided to the First Minister ahead of his statement on Wednesday 3 September 2025 on the Situation in Gaza, or the Scottish Government debate on Palestine. Any briefing or speaking notes provided to any other cabinet minister ahead of the statement on Wednesday 3 September 2025 on the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-14
Reference: FOI/202500483240
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland's response to the UK Supreme Court judgment: FOI release

1. Legal and Policy Review Any internal communications, legal advice, briefings, minutes, or emails that reference the implications of the Supreme Court ruling for Disclosure Scotland’s policies, equality duties, safeguarding procedures, or communications. Any Equality Impact Assessments (EQIAs) amended or initiated i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.36 s.38 s.17(1) s.20 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-30
Reference: FOI/202500477264
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Mothballing meeting material: FOI release

All material related to a meeting on 2 June 2025 involving Orlando Mason and other officials, including invites, briefings, summaries, chat comments, and personal notes.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-25
Reference: FOI/202500477090
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications related to Scottish Information Commissioner decision notice: FOI release

"For thoroughness, and to eliminate any need for any investigation of the Authority under section 65 of FOISA, the Authority was invited to assist the Commissioner by requesting a voluntary affidavit from the named Special Adviser. It was requested that this clarify the named Special Adviser’s role in the redaction pro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.65 s.30 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-25
Reference: FOI/202500470557
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communications and documents regarding mothballing of education settings: FOI release

The advice document sent to Jenny Gilruth on 9 May 2025 regarding mothballing of education settings. All communication held by the Scottish Government regarding the above document.

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

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500477089
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications, guidance and financial arrangements to Health Boards: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I hereby request the following information held by the Scottish Government, for the period 1 January 2020 to present: 1. Communications with NHS Boards Copies of all internal emails, memos, meeting minutes or briefing papers between the Scottish Government (includ...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468013
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation about impact of Supreme Court ruling defining a woman and the planned misogyny law: FOI release

“All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the impact of the Supreme Court ruling defining a woman and the planned misogyny law, between April 10 2025 and the date of this FOI (19 May 2025)"

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

Published: 2025-09-22
Reference: FOI/202500467033
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding Misogyny Bill delay: FOI release

“All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the misogyny bill being delayed this parliamentary term, from the last month (April 15 to May 15).”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500466453
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding Trans-European transport network: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the Trans-European Transport Network, from the last six months?

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

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463316
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Solicitors Bar Association documentation and legal aid trainee fund: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that is from or mentions the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association, including correspondence (including internal), briefing, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, from the last month (February 20 to March 20)? 2. Could you supply all documentation...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.29 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500458288
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Farm inheritance tax correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the farm inheritance tax changes, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500460578
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Alcohol industry investment and public health messaging: FOI release

1. Ministerial briefings, submissions, or internal documents from January 2020 to present that: Reference both public health harms from alcohol and Public funding or economic promotion of the alcohol industry (e.g. distilleries, breweries, exporters, Scotch whisky industry, alcohol producers) 2. Any Cabinet papers, m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500474795
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector