Scottish Government FOI Index

9,099releases indexed

14,350attachments found

27.1avg calendar days

3,606partially withheld

2024-01-12oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,606 unclear 2,485 not held 1,406 released 651 already published 356 cost limit 328 clarification 139 withheld 100 transferred 28

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2389 s.20 1874 s.34(1) 1798 s.39(2) 1572 s.30 1471 s.17(1) 1236 s.25(1) 1126 s.10(4) 972 s.11(2) 785 s.29(1) 618 s.2 546 s.3 411

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 578 releases · 27.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 547 releases · 28.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 357 releases · 27.2 avg days Marine Directorate 352 releases · 26.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 350 releases · 25.4 avg days People Directorate 287 releases · 24.0 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 270 releases · 31.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 267 releases · 38.8 avg days

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1,471 matching releases

Correspondence involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme: FOI release

For the period 4th December 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence (by email or direct messaging application) involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme.

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

Published: 2026-05-15
Reference: FOI/202600513013
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

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

Ministerial submissions, briefings and advice relating to body-worn video cameras for Police Scotland: FOI release

Any ministerial submissions, briefings, or advice provided to Scottish Ministers between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 which refer to: the roll-out, delay, or implementation of body-worn video cameras for Police Scotland; assessments of the operational, safety, evidential, or court-efficiency benefits of body-wo...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600504576
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

First Minister emails relating to Lord Advocate and former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

A copy of any email in the First Minister’s inbox (sent by him or received by him) relating to the Lord Advocate or Peter Murrell that was received or sent on 16th, February, 17th February, 18th February and 19th February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512647
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education briefing materials on teachers in Scotland: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest briefing material on teachers in Scotland prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Education. I am aware that you’ll be inclined to redact content that comes under ‘free and frank advice’, and that there can be a justification for that, but please do not redact facts or statistics as you would ha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600500746
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme correspondence: FOI release

You asked for "all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government about the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600512325
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Information Commissioner decision notices: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Decision Notice 315/2025, Decision Notice 281/2025, Decision Notice 279/2025, Decision Notice 144/2025, from 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502676
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

CBI Scotland documentation: 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, which is to/from CBI Scotland, or mentions them, from the last month".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.39(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502604
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meeting between Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and UK Minister for Border Security and Asylum: FOI release

Regarding the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and the UK Minister for Border Security and Asylum on 15th December 2025, I am requesting: 1. A copy of the briefing pack prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for this meeting. 2. A copy of the minutes from this meeting. 3. A copy of any correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.28 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502618
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Briefing notes prepared for the First Minister for First Ministers Questions on 29 January 2026: FOI release

The First Minister's briefing notes for First Minister's Questions on 29 January 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600504006
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation regarding the MV Bella-1: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, speaking notes, about the MV Bella-1, in 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600503837
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1. Copies of any recommendations, proposals, or outputs produced by the Task and Finish Group and submitted to the Scottish Government, National Services Division (NSD), or any other public authority, including but not limited to: The target operating model (TOM) Any executive summaries, briefing papers, slide decks, ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600507213
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister emails related to the Lord Advocate and the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

A copy of any email in the First Minister’s inbox relating to the Lord Advocate or Peter Murrell that was received on 20th February, 21st February , 22nd February and 23rd February. (2026)

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

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600508331
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding water ingress in Ward 4B at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

Please provide me with all correspondence between Scottish Government and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding water ingress in Ward 4B at the QEUH, which is the bone marrow transplant unit, also called Haemato-oncology, sent within the last six months. (September 2025 - today).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509211
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ferguson Marine being awarded contracts to build ships: FOI release

You asked if we could supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes ffom meetings, briefings, analysis, about Ferguson Marine being directly awarded contracts to build ships, from the last two weeks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509519
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Permanent Secretary correspondence: FOI release

Under FOI I would like to request all correspondence and notes of meetings between Joe Griffin and ministers in January 2026 to date.

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

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509753
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ministerial attendance at Six Nations and Scottish National Party candidate information: FOI release

Part 1 All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which is to/from or mentions Sally Donald from the last three months. Part 2 A. How many government ministers attended rugby six nations games this year, could yo...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.18(1) s.28 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.25 s.27 s.27(1) s.39 s.39(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509971
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister meeting regarding Scottish Hospital Inquiry: FOI release

You asked for all briefings prepared for and minutes/notes from meetings between John Swinney and families of those impacted by the Queen Elizabeth University scandal, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509977
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, 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

Scottish Ministerial Code correspondence: FOI release

All communications involving the three Independent Advisors on the Ministerial Code since January 6th 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.35(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600510737
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

UK Government intergovernmental relations policy 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 leaked Keir Starmer memo warning senior UK ministers against showing an "overly deferential" approach to the devolved govern...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600511101
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the crew of the Marinera vessel: FOI release

You asked for any internal and external correspondence, including attachments, as well as any information held concerning the crew of the Marinera vessel. Please include information regarding the removal of individuals by US forces and subsequent discussions about the legality of this activity, as well as exchanges wit...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600504037
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Income tax rates and thresholds modelling query: FOI release

Based on this document, published as part of the budget process: Introduction - Scottish Budget 2026 to 2027: Scottish tax ready reckoners - gov.scot That includes in-house modelling for various changes to income tax rates and thresholds. I was wondering if any other changes had been modelled? For example the only dir...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600503714
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of First Minister’s trips to London: FOI release

How many times has John Swinney visited London on government business since May 2024? Could you supply full costs from John Swinney's trip to London on January 26, including costs of civil servants and special adviser travel, accommodation and other expenses? Could you also supply briefings and minute/notes from any m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.27 s.39 s.30 s.28(1) s.32 s.32(1) s.41 s.27(1) s.39(1) s.28 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600505192
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Abortion law correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Humza Yousaf MSP and Special Advisers and/or Scottish Government civil servants relating to abortion and the establishment of a review of abortion law between February 2023 and August 2024.

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600504172
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector