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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Scottish Forestry - Information Request Coordinator recruitment queries: FOI release

I'd like to submit a FOI request about the recently advertised Information Request Coordinator role at Scottish Forestry. 1. How many applications did Scottish Forestry receive for this role? 2. Of these applications, what was the proportion of candidates from Scottish Forestry, other areas of the Civil Service, and ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 0 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30 s.15(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600519913
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Work and skills

UK Supreme Court Judgment Working Group materials: 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 14/04/26-13/05/26 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 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516751
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports to United States: FOI release

Internal and external correspondence regarding tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports to the US. Please include correspondence with the United States Government.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.28 s.30 s.38 s.41 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515991
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

NHS Scotland and Social Care Services costs for asylum Seeker and refugees: FOI release

1. Any reports, studies, reviews, or estimates (published or unpublished) that the Scottish Government or NHS Scotland have produced or commissioned since 2020 on the impact of asylum seekers and refugees on NHS services or social care. This includes (but is not limited to) costs, service usage, mental health support, ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600521264
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Notes and feedback from 2026 ministerial exit interviews: FOI release

Copies of all notes and feedback taken from ministerial exit interviews for the current outgoing set of Ministers in 2026.

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516145
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

US President documentation and Historic Environment Scotland meeting information: FOI release

- All documentation seen by the First Minister and/or his office, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mentions or is to/from Donald Trump, between February 1 2026 and March 25 2026; - All minutes/notes from meetings Angus Robertson held with Historic E...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515701
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Documentation held regarding Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, held about Graham Simpson’s right to recall bill, between February 1 2026 and March 1 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 8 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515049
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Information on compliance with Supreme Court judgment: FOI release

As Social Security Scotland will be aware, the Supreme Court judgment of April 2025 regarding the definition of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 was that sex was biological and binary. Later that year, in September, the Equality & Human Rights Commission [EHRC] published a statement: “We have been clear that service pro...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.36(1) s.30

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515105
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland - Details of legal advice sought regarding Supreme Court Judgement April 2025: FOI release

As Education Scotland will be aware, the Supreme Court judgement of April 2025 regarding the definition of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010 was that sex was biological and binary. Later that year, in September, the Equality & Human Rights Commission [EHRC] published a statement: "We have been clear that service provider...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.17 s.30

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515195
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence mentioning former First Minister and Former SNP Chief Executive for a specific date: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions or is to/from Peter Murrell or Nicola Sturgeon, from the last three weeks?

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

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: FOI/202600520520
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutoring in secondary schools: FOI release

Projects or scoping exercises for Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutoring tools, and/or tuition/teaching tools for secondary school pupils, including: 1. Any current or planned contracts, tenders, frameworks or procurement activity. 2. Any documents, briefings or guidance on the use or procurement of AI tutoring tools ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.2 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600521163
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications involving Independent Advisors on the Ministerial Code: FOI release

All communications involving the three Independent Advisors on the Ministerial Code since March 13th 2026.

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

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600520439
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Parliament's Transport Committee briefing materials and MV Glen Sannox media requests: FOI release

1. All briefing documents prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport in relation to his appearance at the Scottish Parliament's Transport Committee on 9 September 2026. 2. Any news briefings prepared for or shared with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport on 9 September 2...

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

Published: 2026-10-08
Reference: FOI/202600537223
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Committee briefings and media monitoring reports: FOI release

- Any briefings prepared for Stephen Flynn, the cabinet secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, regarding his appearance before the Scottish Parliament's transport committee on September 9, 2026. - Any media monitoring reports which were send to or prepared for Mr Flynn, and/or his private office or any other ass...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-08
Reference: FOI/202600537603
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Documentation for Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport's appearance at the Transport committee: FOI release

1. Could you supply all briefings prepared for Stephen Flynn ahead of his transport committee appearance on September 9? 2. Could you all supply all documentation related to this appearance, including analysis and correspondence?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-08
Reference: FOI/202600537615
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Briefing pack for Cabinet Secretary's Transport Committee appearance: FOI release

The complete briefing pack prepared for and/or provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Stephen Flynn MSP, in advance of his appearance before the Scottish Parliament’s Transport Committee on 9 September 2026. This should include any annexes, speaking notes, anticipated questions and answers, lines to take, ba...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-08
Reference: FOI/202600537215
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Reformation of Transport Scotland correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all emails, documents, correspondence, Ministerial Submissions, briefings, meeting minutes, or advice notes relating to, or containing information about, Transport Scotland being brought into core Scottish Government, sent to, or received by, the following individuals between March 2026 and the date of th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-06
Reference: FOI/202600535751
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals: FOI Review

Original request 202600524205 In Annex D disclosed under Scottish Government FOI reference 202600516504, officials refer to a short explainer concerning the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals. Please provide: 1. All versions...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.30 s.17 s.25 s.7 s.8 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-29
Reference: FOI/202600529231 Review of 202600524205
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Economic impact and implementation readiness for aesthetics regulation: FOI release

You asked for recorded information relating to the anticipated economic, employment, equality and operational impacts of applying Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) registration requirements to businesses providing non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Specifically, you requested information on the expected effects on ...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-16
Reference: FOI/202600529267
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

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

You asked for information concerning Scottish Government correspondence with external stakeholders following the Stage 1 debate on the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill on 5 February 2026. You cited correspondence released under FOI reference 202600510938. You asked for: 1. C...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-26
Reference: FOI/202600528564
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Minimum income guarantee documentation: 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 a minimum income guarantee, between February 1 2026 and March 25 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515478
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

US military flights related correspondence between Scottish Government and Glasgow Prestwick representatives: FOI release

All correspondence Scottish Government ministers, officials and civil servants had with representatives of Glasgow Prestwick airport related to US military flights between the start of February 2026 and the current date (23 April 2026).

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515377
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Israeli military flights related correspondence between Scottish Government and Glasgow Prestwick representatives: FOI release

Please can the Scottish Government provide all correspondence its ministers, officials and civil servants had with representatives of Glasgow Prestwick airport relating to Israeli military flights from the start of January 2024 to the end of March 2024.

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515378
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Materials explaining use of certain terminology within Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill factsheet and policy memorandum: FOI release

Any internal briefing, drafting note, submission, legal advice, policy note, internal correspondence, or recorded discussion that explains why the terms “victim”, “survivor”, “complainer”, or any similar terminology were used in the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill factsheet and policy memorandum, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515424
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Delayed NHS Discharges material: FOI release

"On the BBC "Debate Night" programme of 11th June 2025 the minister Maree Todd stated: "If I look at things like Delayed Discharges we have significantly lower levels of Delayed Discharges in Scotland than in the Rest of the UK.... the numbers are significantly lower than they are in England and in Wales" 1) Please c...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500480158
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector