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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Risk assessments relating to munitions dumped in Scottish seas by the Ministry of Defence (MOD): EIR Review

Original request 202500481569 All risk assessments relating to munitions dumped in Scottish seas by the MOD.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.10(4) s.3 s.9(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-24
Reference: EIR/202500483656 Review of 202500481569
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

HM Fire Service Inspectorate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): FOI release

1. AI Systems in use A list of tools, platforms or systems currently deployed or being piloted/trialled. The purpose and function of each of the above. The departments or services where these are operational. 2. Procurement and development Details of any contracts, tenders or partnerships with external providers for...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.1 s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500484794
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Expenditure and authorisation of Palestinian and Israeli Flags: FOI release

Please provide the following information for the period 1 January 2024 to 5 September 2025: 1. The total expenditure by the Scottish Government on purchasing or displaying Palestinian flags. This should include, but not be limited to, the Palestinian flags that were raised in front of Scottish Government buildings suc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500483502
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

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

Sexual offence case statistics: FOI release

I am contacting you following recent FOI requests I submitted to COPFS (R-15865-25) and SCTS (FOI 2025-349), copies of which are attached for reference. As you will see, both bodies indicated that detailed statistics on rape and sexual assault case outcomes are not available directly through FOISA. SCTS confirmed that...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500484360
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meetings relating to the A9 Dualling Project: EIR release

1) A record of all meetings involving Scottish Government officials and any internal or external parties (such as individuals, campaign organisations, Transport Scotland representatives, other elected officials) on the topic of the A9 Dualling Project, and subsequent Impact Reports and consultations since May 1st, 2021...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.2 s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500479110
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Illegal immigration and crime statistics: FOI release

1. Population Figures & Geographic Distribution The most recent estimates or recorded figures of illegal immigrants in Scotland. A breakdown by local authority area, if available. 2. Criminal Background & Public Safety The number of such individuals known to have criminal convictions in their country of origin, spe...

FOI already published 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.3 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25 s.19

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500480324
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland infrastructure deployment, safety protocols and environmental oversight of 5G, LED lighting and smart roads: EIR release

5G Infrastructure & Deployment Oversight 1. Documents outlining the current approach to 5G infrastructure deployment on public assets (e.g. lampposts, signage, CCTV poles), including any guidance, frameworks, or implementation notes. 2. Names and roles of individuals or departments involved in coordinating 5G install...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: EIR/202500482251
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme delay statistics: FOI release

1. What is the % PVG applications which met the 14 days SLA in July 2025? 2. What is the longest wait time for PVG checks at today’s date? 3. Can you report on the volumes of processing errors and whether rates have changes since January 2025? 4. What is the average wait on a PVG check for those received since July ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500481722
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

World Media Awards 2025 information: FOI release

Information regarding any potential use of public funds (including Scottish taxpayer money) in relation to the "World Media Awards 2025," organized by the World Media Group (with ceremony on September 18, 2025, at the Ham Yard Hotel, London). 1. Any records, emails, memos, or correspondence (from January 1, 2024, to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.3 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500481893
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information from meetings between Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and various 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) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: EIR/202500482639
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Privacy rights of Ukrainian refugees: FOI release

When Ukrainians presented to Scottish Govt for accommodation at hotels under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme or the Super Sponsor Scheme, between 2022 and 2025 - 1. Were they asked to sign paperwork explaining how Scot Govt would handle their personal data? 2. Did Ukrainians sign these forms or issued with a printed cop...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.3 s.6 s.9 s.29 s.13

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481563
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Consideration of Section 5 FOISA Designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and other bodies: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government considered, since 1 January 2020, the designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) as a Scottish public authority under section 5 of FOISA? Please provide any internal or external legal advice, ministerial submissions, policy papers, or correspondence on this subje...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.3 6 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481032
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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

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 the Equality Act definition of “s...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.20 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.35(1) s.30 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480810
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Properties used by asylum seekers and refugees in the Glasgow area: FOI release

1. Whether any properties in the area of Castlemilk are currently being used, or have been used in the past 12 months, to house asylum seekers, refugees, or individuals awaiting immigration status decisions. 2. If the former Torbrae Care Home is currently being used, or have been used in the past 12 months, to house a...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480761
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Inclusion of Travelling Showpeople within National and Local Planning Policy in Scotland: EIR release

The following information relating to the inclusion of Travelling Showpeople within national and local planning policy in Scotland: 1. Consultation Evidence: Please provide any correspondence, meeting notes, consultation responses, or internal briefings which specifically reference Travelling Showpeople in the context...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: EIR/202500478336
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Air conditioning in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1. Confirmation of those Scottish Government offices that have air conditioning, including each of the main buildings. 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on powering air conditioning in its main buildings in the calendar years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date. 3. How much has the Scottish Government spent...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.20

Published: 2025-11-17
Reference: FOI/202500480451
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Highland Council planning officers: EIR release

“1. All correspondence (including emails, letters, text messages, Microsoft Teams/Zoom chats, internal memos, and any other written or recorded communications) between the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Highland Council planning officers, elected members, or other council officials, relating to: ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-13
Reference: FOI/202500479441
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Education Scotland - Curriculum design: FOI release

You asked for the following. To request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the use of SCQF Level 4 Literacy outcomes in place of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Broad General Education (BGE) Level 4 outcomes for Literacy and English. It has come to my attention that some school...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500470816
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Wrasse fishery information: EIR release

1. When did the wrasse fishery open this year? 2. If it opened in different geographical areas, please describe each accordingly. Please explain the rationale for opening in some areas and not in others. 3. How many derogation licences have been granted for the 2025 wrasse fishery? 4. How many applications for same ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: EIR/202500473934
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector