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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426 matching releases

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) correspondence in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

This request concerns Lesley Blair MBE, BABTAC, the Joint Council for Cosmeic Practitioners, known as the JCCP, and Professor David Sines, in relation to Scottish Government work on non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation. Please provide the following recorded information. 1. Scottish Government awareness of Lesl...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516357
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice: FOI release

Scottish Government records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice, announced on or around 18 March 2026. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Glasgow Caledonian University and/or various named individuals concerning the course and for...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516504
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 information: FOI release

Information the Scottish Government holds relating to The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.25(1) s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516346
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Education Scotland employee data: FOI release

You asked for information on formal complaints logged against staff members at Education Scotland for the last four financial years (2021/22 to 2024/25 to date). Specifically: A. A breakdown for the entire organisation as well as (A) The Inspectorate (HMIE) and (B) Education Scotland (Non-Inspectorate functions). B. ...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600504601
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications and governance oversight of key partners within the Scottish entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem: FOI Review

Original request 202600511125 This is in relation to your request entitled Tech Ecosystem Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) held by the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600515761 Review of 202600511125
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) roundtable correspondence concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Your request was for “information relating to the ministerial roundtable held at the Scottish Parliament on 13 June 2024 concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures, reportedly convened by the Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) and sponsored by Miles Briggs MSP” You asked for: 1. Any briefing notes prep...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.28 s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600516465
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Audit reviews which relate to organisational culture, internal controls and customer service: FOI release

Materials of any and all audit reviews or any reviews conducted by Scottish Government education or audit staff of the SAAS which relate to organisational culture, internal controls, customer service etc.for 2025-2026.

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600513632
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Food for Life programme information: FOI release

Records specifically regarding the Food for Life programme delivered by the Soil Association, including: 1. Updated figures on Scottish Government funding for the Food for Life program delivered by the Soil Association for each financial year from 2024/2025 onwards. 2. Emails exchanged between the Scottish Government...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514959
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Education Scotland - employee statistics: FOI release

Please provide a detailed breakdown of the use of non-permanent staff, contractors, and fee-paid workers within Education Scotland (including the Scrutiny Directorate/Inspectorate) for the financial years 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26 (to date). 1. The total number of external contractors, temporary workers or conting...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.17 s.38(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600504608
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Court Fee Working Group information: FOI release

1. The decision to establish the Working Group 2. Internal discussions, emails, or correspondence leading to its creation 3. Draft terms of reference or scoping documents 4. Early policy papers or briefing materials relating to court fees or transcript access 5. Any preliminary analysis of transcript fees, access t...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.51 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600514706
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper information: FOI Review

Original request 202600510552 Please provide the following recorded information held by Transport Scotland, for the period 25 June 2023 to the date of your searches, relating to Caledonian Sleeper onboard sleeper-cabin upgrade pricing, lastminute pricing, yield management, unsold sleeper cabins, and associated public-...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.1 s.3 s.17 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600514623 Review of 202600510552
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Energy Consents Unit comment submission queries: FOI release

The Oban Times recently carried an article concerning the decision by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) to stop members of the public from submitting comments to it by email about energy-related planning applications. A spokesperson speaking on behalf of the ECU is quoted in the article as saying, inter alia, "This [i.e....

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600513762
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi medical information: FOI release

1) Any summaries, briefings or reports provided to Ministers regarding the medical condition and prognosis of Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi in advance of the August 2009 compassionate release decision; 2) Any correspondence or internal communications discussing the medical evidence relied upon in assessing life expectancy; 3...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513608
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Invest to Save Fund award to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar: FOI release

I am writing to make a formal request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I refer to the Scottish Government’s award of £300,000 to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to enable further development of working models for a Single Authority Model (SAM) for the Western Isles, as part of wider publ...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.4 s.8 s.12 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600514050
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Council Tax banding queries: FOI release

Request 1 - 202600512895: I would like to see any mention of Council Tax band differences between Scotland and England which are discussed with or communicated to or by the First Minister or where any comparison is being made about relative cost of Council Tax bands across the UK including guidance of information or g...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600512895
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation regarding stakeholder engagement process and information session pertaining to non-surgical cosmetics procedure bill: FOI release

1. Design and Purpose of the Information Session All internal documents, briefing notes, emails or meeting records which define or describe the purpose of the session, including whether it was intended to constitute stakeholder engagement. Any documents distinguishing between “information provision” and “stakeholder e...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.1 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512523
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) concerning aesthetics regulation information: FOI release

1. All correspondence, emails, meeting notes, internal briefings and draft documents between the Scottish Government and the JCCP from 1 January 2017 to date. 2. Any documents in which the JCCP is referenced in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures, practitioner regulation, licensing, medical reviewers, trainin...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.5 s.6 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600512258
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, 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

Bond supplier day information: FOI release

On 26th January 2026, in connection with the Scottish Government’s bond programme, a “Supplier Information Day” was held at Scotland House in London. Please provide the following information about this event: (1.) The full text of John Swinney’s remarks. (2.) The full text of remarks made by any other representatives...

FOI not held 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600503390
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Graduate Visa proposal and International Student Welfare policy: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, reports or policy documents produced or received by the Scottish Government in the last three years relating to the proposed Scottish Graduate Visa, including any communications with the UK Home Office on this matter. The Scottish Government's current assessment of the impact of the UK Go...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511350
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held by Transport Scotland, for the period 25 June 2023 to the date of your searches, relating to Caledonian Sleeper onboard sleeper-cabin upgrade pricing, lastminute pricing, yield management, unsold sleeper cabins, and associated public-value / revenue / utilisation c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.1 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510552
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government staff data: FOI release

The following information for every Scottish Government department: The total number of performance reviews, broken down by year, conducted over the last five years. The total number of staff, broken down by year, employed over the last five years. The total number of unsatisfactory (or equivalent) performance ratings...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510252
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) correspondence: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494244 Please may I request the following information: All correspondence between Scottish Government senior civil servants, Scottish Ministers or their special advisers and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its Scottish median income estimates. This includes emails, letters, meetings (a...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500498225 - Review of 202500494244
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Student loan calculation of the repayment threshold for Australia: FOI release

The full methodology used to determine the repayment threshold for Australia, including any formulae applied. The specific data inputs used in the calculation, including: Price Level Index (PLI) values; Any data sourced from the World Bank; Exchange rates, income data, or cost-of-living indicators. The specific band or...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600511872
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, International, Public sector

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee session evidence relating to private ADHD assessment: FOI release

“Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government, from 1 January 2023 onwards, relating to private ADHD assessment standards and/or quality assurance during ongoing shared care arrangements with GP practices. This request includes, but is not limited to: all correspondence (including emails, letters, an...

FOI not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509859
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector