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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2,234 matching releases

Correspondence between the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and the Interim Director General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance: FOI release

1. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall, the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and Shona Riach (Shona.Riach@gov.scot) between 1 June 2025 and 5 September 2025. 2. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall and [Redacted – S.38(i)(b)] [Redacted – S.38(i)...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.35(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498978
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Jury deliberation research award information: FOI release

You asked for the following information pertaining to the award of DSF-Jury Deliberation Research: 1. The name(s) of the contractor(s) and any named sub-contractors and academic collaborators appointed to conduct jury research; 2. The full research specification or statement of requirements issued with the tender; 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.8A s.27(2) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516678
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills and Dr Pauline Stephens of General Teaching Council Scotland: FOI release

All communications between the Education Secretary/department of the Scottish Government and Dr Pauline Stephens (or equivalent staff member) of GTC Scotland from 1 June 2025 - 12 December 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.28 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498124
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate and Economist of Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 26th October 2025 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate of the Scottish Government and William Thomson of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving the Chief Economist Directorate a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500498747
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 information: FOI Review

Original request 202600510968 all drafts of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 the names of any children’s organisations consulted during its preparation where children or young people were directly consulted, a description of the categories or groups consulted, without personal data ...

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

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516048 Review of 202600510968
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Issues with drinking water and the ventilation at the Baird Family Hospital and the Anchor Centre: FOI Review

Original request 202600509090 All correspondence sent to or from the Health Directorate, relevant ministers/cabinet secretaries, or their special advisors, between January 1 2022 and Friday February 27 2026, relating to issues with drinking water and ventilation at the Baird Family Hospital and the ANCHOR Centre, Aber...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516046 Review of 202600509090
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, 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

Deputy First Minister’s trip to Canada: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to the Deputy First Minister's visit to Canada in October 2025: 1. A full itinerary for the trip, including the names of all businesses, banks, asset management firms, and institutional investors met with during roundtables or individual sessions. 2. Any briefing notes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515422
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland documentation: FOI release

All documents, meetings, communications and discussions between Michael Clancy of the Law Society of Scotland and the Scottish Government from January 2024 to the date of this FOI request. I have interpreted this to mean that you are requesting direct “correspondence, notes, records, minutes of meetings between the Mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514520
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence which mentions King Charles: 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, which mentions King Charles, limited to the first ministers office and external affairs/constitution office between February 15 2026 a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.41 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514691
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Auditor General’s report of Historic Environment Scotland (HES): FOI release

Any submissions or notes or briefings or emails or letters sent to Scott Gov ministers which mentioned Audit Scotland's The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland.

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

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514713
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) audit correspondence: FOI release

Any and all information - including analysis and assessment of - held by Culture and Historic Environment Division regarding Audit Scotland's The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland.

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

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514710
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

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

Election 2026 Internal Readiness Project Board documentation: FOI release

The actions notes, substantive papers, update reports to senior leadership, distributed by the Election 2026 Internal Readiness Project Board, referred to by the response to FOI 202600509907

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

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600514532
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to ReportHate: FOI release

Can you provide copies of any communications (emails / letters / direct messages) staff at the Equality Inclusion & Human Rights Directorate have sent to or received from the organisation advertised online as reporthate.scot Can you please provide copies of minutes of any meetings staff from the Equality Inclusion & H...

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

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600514681
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, 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

Materials relating to UK Supreme Court Judgment Working Group: FOI release

Minutes of meetings of the Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs The Scottish Ministers from 14/03/26-13/04/26 inclusive. Copies of all reports, consultations, discussion papers, briefings, presentations, and other papers produced by or for the WG, or received by th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-08
Reference: FOI/202600514556
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Advice and briefings on Historic Environment Scotland sent to Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

Advice and briefings on Historic Environment Scotland sent to Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture by Scottish Government officials in October 2025.

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

Published: 2026-07-07
Reference: FOI/202600514356
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, 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

Advice and briefings on Historic Environment Scotland sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

Advice and briefings on Historic Environment Scotland sent to Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture by Scottish Government officials in December 2025.

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

Published: 2026-07-07
Reference: FOI/202600514362
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland advice and briefings sent to Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

Advice and briefings on Historic Environment Scotland sent to Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture by Scottish Government officials in November 2025.

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

Published: 2026-07-07
Reference: FOI/202600514358
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, Public sector