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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Information regarding Technician-to-Paramedic progression pathways: FOI release

This request relates specifically to discussions concerning progression from ambulance technician roles into paramedic qualification and is not intended to include general ambulance workforce planning unrelated to progression routes. Please provide recorded information, including correspondence, meeting minutes, brief...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520647
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation relating to HMP Glasgow, prison overcrowding, youth violence and no fly zones at prisons: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about the new HMP Glasgow, between February 15 2026 and March 15 2026? 2. All documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, c...

FOI cost limit 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.12 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600513496
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings between Jewish groups and First Minister: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence sent to and received by the Scottish Government from Jewish groups, and all minutes/notes from meetings between Jewish groups and John Swinney, from 2026 and all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes...

FOI cost limit 45 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600515217
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Techscaler contract details: FOI release

Please provide the following information: 1. Contractual Technical Specifications: Any specific schedules or appendices within the July 2022 contract that mandate or define the technology platforms, software systems, or digital tools CodeBase must utilise to deliver the programme’s "Social Infrastructure" and "Online ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.12 s.30 s.70A s.20 s.44A s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513345
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Direct communication between the First Minister and Permanent Secretary and their associated offices: FOI Review

Original Request 202600508787 Under FOI, I would like to request all documentation exchanged between the (1) First Minister and his office, and (2) Joe griffin and his office from 01 December to the date of this FOI. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not where either party have been copied to a chain of emails. Thi...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600513029 - Review of 202600508787
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Staff feedback on election guidance: FOI release

1) Any correspondence including Teams messages, emails, or intranet posts or comments on or to the Election 2026 Internal Readiness Project Board. 2) Any actions note, agendas, meeting minutes, or documents prepared for or distributed by the board, including any summaries of findings or survey results. 3) Any respons...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509907
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information relates to the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: 1. EVIDENCE BASE 1.1 Please provide all written evidence, submissions, reports, research papers, safety data, and statistical analyses that were received by or commissioned by the Scottis...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.1 s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600511564
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) Clinical Governance Standards: FOI release

All information, documentation correspondence (internal and external) held by by the Scottish Government regarding the creation, drafting, and finalisation of the Clinical Governance Standards (available at: https://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications/clinical- governance-standards/). Specifically, thi...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.38 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600511479
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Greens documentation about the budget: FOI release

1. All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Greens and the Scottish Government about the budget in the last two months. 2. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analys...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507492
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Trans documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing, analysis, to/from or mentions Scottish Trans from last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including c...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.12 s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507518
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence from the Directorate for Justice regarding various queries: 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 Non-fatal strangulation not being a standalone offence in Scotland, from the last three months? Could you supply any analysis or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.32(1) s.36(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600505829
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Governance, staffing arrangements and performance management of the Techscaler contract: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the governance, staffing arrangements, and performance management of the £42 million Techscaler contract. Specifically, I am investigating the circumstances, operational discussions, and secondment arrangements involving Scottish Government personnel transitioning to the de...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.30 s.12

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511129
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence and activity involving Special Adviser emails: FOI release

1. Since the start of 2025, please provide a list of the FOI's which have been subject to consideration by the FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot email address and/or Special Adviser emails. 2. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot and the FOI Unit since January 1, 2025. 3. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501632
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Departure of CalMac Ferries Ltd.chief executive: FOI release

I am seeking recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the departure of CalMac chief executive Robbie Drummond and the severance or settlement arrangements associated with his exit. Time period: 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2025. Information requested Please provide copies of any recorded informati...

FOI cost limit 45 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30

Published: 2026-03-23
Reference: FOI/202600500786
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government's financial position, spending controls and marketing expenditure materials: FOI Review

Original Request 202500488345 All entries in the ministerial diary (including meeting attendees and subjects of meetings) of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Minister for Public Finance from August 1 and October 8, 2025. All correspondence between the Scottish Government Finance Directorate and Cabinet Secretarie...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.21(4) s.30 s.29(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497545 - Review of 202500488345
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation regarding the Mental Health and Policing Partnership Delivery Group: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Mental Health & Policing Partnership Delivery Group for the period 1 January 2022 – present: 1. All minutes, including draft and final versions. 2. All papers circulated to the group (briefing notes, updates, presentations, risk registers, problem profiles, or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.12 36 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496472
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Brussels trip documentation: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation seen by John Swinney or his office about Angela Constance's trip to Brussels on November 19? When was John Swinney made aware of Ms Constance heading to Brussels on that date? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and receive...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495530
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Governments regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): FOI release

2. 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 Iran, between June 15 2025 and September 15 2025? 3. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, in...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491175
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government Pay Award 2025-26 correspondence and information: FOI release

1. ALL internal correspondence from the past 6 months on PAY AWARD 2025 2026. 2. ALL external correspondence from the past 6 months on PAY AWARD 2025 2026. 3. ALL information held on PAY AWARD 2025 2026.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492495
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding stage 3 proceedings on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI request

1. Any briefing prepared in advance of the start of Stage 3 proceedings on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill for Scottish Government Ministers. 2. Any speaking notes provided to Mairi Gougeon in advance of Stage 3 proceedings for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491343
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural

Devices and services procurement data: FOI release

A range of information through questions contained in an attached Microsoft Excel document. The tables from this document have been copied below with the answers for each item provided where possible.

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.30 s.12

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491434
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Restructure of Primary Enhanced Provisions in Falkirk Primary Schools: FOI release

You asked for information relating to Falkirk Council’s proposal entitled “Enhanced Support in Falkirk Primary Schools” (Agenda Item 6, Falkirk Council Executive, 21 August 2025) and the statutory consultation now underway to restructure Primary Enhanced Provisions. Specifically: 1. Correspondence with Falkirk Counci...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.8 s.2 s.12 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500488668
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Asylum seekers living in hotels in Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received to/from Scottish councils, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Asylum Seekers living in hotels in Scotland, from the last month? We then requested clarification from you on 2 October 20...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28 s.30 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-15
Reference: FOI/202500487036
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Information regarding Social Security Scotland reclaiming funds: FOI release

1. Confirmation of when (month and year) Social Security Scotland began to reclaim money that’s recognised as (i) Official Error (ii) Fraud 2. The current total amount of money Social Security Scotland estimates has been paid out but is deemed to be (i) official error (ii) fraud Please state the two total amounts s...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.30 s.12

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486190
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland 'Future Operating Model' restructuring information: FOI release

Information regarding the current 'Future Operating Model' restructuring which affects the Chief Digital Office, Business Change Management, and Programme. Request for information 1: Any documents, policies, or internal guidance setting out the process being followed for this restructure. Request for information 2: T...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500483072
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector