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Scottish Government FOI releases

20,099releases indexed
34,518attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
7,442partially withheld
2018-05-18oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

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partially withheld 7,442 unclear 6,659 not held 2,826 released 1,362 already published 638 cost limit 559 clarification 325 withheld 217 transferred 71

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Disclosure Scotland's response to the UK Supreme Court judgement: FOI Review

Original Request 202500477264 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 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.1 s.36(1) s.17(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500481644 - Review of 202500477264
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Just Transition Plan for Mossmorran: EIR release

"In answer to a written Parliamentary Question (ref: S6W-27249), Gillian Martin MSP stated that: The Scottish Government has committed to developing a Just Transition Plan for the Mossmorran industrial complex, work will commence in early 2025. 1) How many meetings has Gillian Martin MSP had with (a) Scottish Governme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
EIR/202500494401
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

National review of responses to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation documentation: FOI release

All documents held by the Scottish Government relating to the establishment, remit, governance, and operation of the national review of responses to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, announced on 4 December 2025 and that this should include: 1. The formal terms of reference of the review. 2. Governance...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.4 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500497247
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Material regarding mistaken releases: FOI release

1. Copies of any briefings to Ministers, Special Advisers or Directors since 1 April 2020 that mention “release in error”, “erroneous release”, or “mistaken release” in the Scottish Prison Service. 2. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service about the scale, causes, or prevent...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491040
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government's involvement in smelting facilities owned by Aluance British Aluminium Ltd: FOI release

I write concerning the involvement of the Scottish Government in the Lochaber Smelter owned by Aluance British Aluminium Ltd which is controlled by Sanjeer Gupta The company has three charges against it in the name of Scottish Ministers, effectively the Scottish Government, for money loaned to the company. Companies H...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500491840
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) contract and vessel maintenance: FOI release

Copies of all information held by Transport Scotland relating to vessel maintenance scheduling obligations and timetable planning under the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) Grant Agreement with CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL).

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.12 s.6 s.3 s.25(1) s.17
Published
2026-01-28
Reference
FOI/202500490383
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding SSEN’s Kintore to Tealing Overhead Line: EIR release

I request copies of all correspondence and information relating to meetings between: the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy or any other Scottish Government minister or official (including officials within the Energy Consents Unit and any other relevant Scottish Government directorate) and the Chief Execu...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.37 s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-27
Reference
EIR/202500496928
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cairngorms National Park Fire Management Byelaws 2025: EIR release

Please send me the following information about the process whereby you (the Scottish Ministers) confirmed the above byelaws: 1. Briefing papers: copies of any paper by officials to Ministers concerning the byelaws. 2. Objections: copies of all objections received to the byelaws. 3. Consideration of objections: copie...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.2 s.3 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500489046
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Equalities correspondence regarding UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers): FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent to Kaukab Stewart or sent from Kaukab Stewart on the topic of Pam Gosal’s recent Members’ Business (motion reference: S6M-17234) within the last month. 2. Any briefing provided to Kaukab Stewart in advance of this Members’ Business. 3. A copy of Kaukab Stewart’s draft speech prepared for th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485298
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI Review

Original Request 202500480810 1) Eligibility rules, guidance and terminology 1.1 Current eligibility policies and any post-2019 change logs covering residency/immigration categories and evidence requirements, including ministerial guidance relied upon. 1.2 Any internal guidance/training issued to staff addressing th...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.15 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484523 Review of 202500480810
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Short life working group information: FOI Review

Original request 202500472952 1. Minutes/notes of all meetings of the short life working group established to co-ordinate the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland vs. The Scottish Ministers; 2. A copy of the terms of reference for the working group, and any notes on how t...

FOI already published 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.27 s.25(1) s.30 s.38 s.34(1) s.38(1) s.1 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500477689 Review of 202500472952
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) board member appointment information: FOI release

You asked for information on the “changing legal requirements” which had impacted the appointment of three new members to the board of Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS), specifically: 1. A detailed explanation of the specific legal changes referenced in relation to CHS appointments. 2. A list of other public bodies,...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484747
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector, Work and skills

Fairness and diversity impact of online assessments in recruitment queries: FOI release

1. Assessment Design and Use The criteria and scoring methodology used in any online assessments that contribute to candidate shortlisting, including how "suitability" or other composite scores are derived. A list of all third-party providers (e.g., psychometric test publishers or platforms) currently used for online ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485953
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme processing times: FOI release

I would like the following information for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 August 2025: 1. The average length of time taken to process new PVG scheme applications (for people applying to join the scheme for the first time). 2. The average length of time taken to process PVG scheme updates / existing member updates (for...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485201
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information collected under Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018: FOI release

1. The number of reports made to the authority for each subsector they were a Designated Competent Authority during 2024. 2. The number of reports made to the authority for each subsector they were a Designated Competent Authority during 2024 which concern cybersecurity incidents. 3. Of the reports made during 2024 w...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.11
Published
2026-01-07
Reference
FOI/202500486486
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System) Number: FOI release

Please provide Correspondence regarding commercial registration of The Scottish Government under D-U-N-S® number 232226415: 1. Commercial Registration Logic Provide all documentation, internal correspondence, or legal advice confirming the purpose and function of registering The Scottish Government as a commercial en...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
FOI/202500482508
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Former First Minister’s engagements and financial transactions with NEON (New Economy Organisers Network): FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am requesting the following information regarding Nicola Sturgeon’s engagements and any financial transactions with NEON (New Economy Organisers Network) during her tenure as First Minister of Scotland (from November 20, 2014, to March 28, 2023) or in any official...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
FOI/202500482305
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's meeting with various selected companies: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1st May, 2023 to the present date and each of the following companies: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Dist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-31
Reference
FOI/202500482647
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings held by the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy with selected organisations: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1st May, 2023 to the present date and each of the following companies: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Dist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-31
Reference
FOI/202500483897
Directorate
Topic

Sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) queries: FOI Review

Original request 202500478551 You asked for the following information regarding the Scottish Government’s sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC), with particular focus on its legal compliance, safeguarding policies, use of public funds, and ideological neutrality.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.38(1)B s.3 s.17 s.17(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.15 4 attachments
Published
2025-12-23
Reference
FOI/202500482902 Review of 202500478551
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

NHS Fife employment tribunal queries: FOI Review

Original request 202500476219 1. The exact date and time when Scottish Ministers were first informed that Sandie Peggie had been cleared of gross misconduct by NHS Fife. Please provide the correspondence of ministers being informed of this development and any further correspondence where ministers discuss the implicat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.38 s.2 s.3 s.30 s.25 4 attachments
Published
2025-12-23
Reference
FOI/202500482778 Review of 202500476219
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Wellbeing Economy Governments (WEGo) correspondence between First Minister and Deputy First Minister: FOI release

1. The number of Scottish Government officials who support the work of the Wellbeing Economy Governments Partnership Secretariat. Please provide the number of individuals and their pay band as at 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and so far in 2025-26. 2. All the work conducted by Scottish ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-10
Reference
FOI/202500482976
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Beaw Field Wind Farm planning permissions: EIR release

1. Status of deemed planning permission(s). Please confirm, as a matter of fact and law: a) Whether the 2017 deemed planning permission lapsed on 30 November 2022; and b) Whether the 2023 deemed planning permission lapsed on 30 November 2024; If not, please identify the Ministerial decision or other legal basis on wh...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.27 s.3 s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.36C s.42 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-09
Reference
EIR/202500480807
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Energy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Hybrid working policy alignment with climate commitments, infrastructure Costs, and senior leadership discussion: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am requesting access to materials regarding the Scottish Government’s hybrid working arrangements, their alignment with Scotland’s climate targets, and associated infrastructure costs. I am particularly focused on how internal discussion has evolved under differen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.4 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-09
Reference
EIR/202500478223
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Mey Battery Energy Storage System application: EIR release

Please provide all information held by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the resubmission of documents by the Applicant (Mey Energy Storage Ltd / Young Planning & Energy Consenting Ltd) for the Mey Battery Energy Storage System, application reference ECU00004838 / 24/01212/S36, after Highland Council issued its o...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) s.10(4) s.36 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-08
Reference
EIR/202500482132
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector