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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4,025 matching releases

Correspondence with UK Government Home Office regarding the deportation of foreign criminals: FOI release

“A copy of all correspondence between the Justice Directorate and the UK Government Home Office on the subject of the deportation of foreign criminals currently in custody in Scottish Prison system.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3(2) s.38(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500487325
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Minister attending the Women's Scottish Cup Final: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about John Swinney attending the Women's Scottish Cup Final on May 25, between April 25 2026 and June 10 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-03
Reference: FOI/202600527567
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Documentation about the UK rejoining Erasmus: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the UK rejoining Erasmus, between December 1 2025 and December 31 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.3(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522780
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Briefings provided by the Chief Constable to the Scottish Government: FOI release

Briefings provided by the Chief Constable to the Scottish Government between 1 May 2026 and 19 May 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522689
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Higher Education and Dundee University: FOI release

All correspondence between Higher Education Minister Ben Macpherson and Dundee University from January 2026 onwards. This should include any official documents, memos, emails, minutes or notes from meetings, along with any other relevant correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522620
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Green Data Centre guidance: FOI release

Confirmation of what team or working group within the Scottish Government is currently tasked with producing the guidance on what factors are prevalent in a ‘green’ data centre; If a specific working group or team exists, detail of current membership, meeting dates, agendas and meeting notes since the establishment of ...

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

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522764
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: 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 Peter Murrell's court case, between February 1 2026 and the date of this FOI?

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600518060
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health communications regarding mycare.scot: FOI release

All communication to and from Neil Gray between January 2026 and June 12 2026 about mycare.scot / Scotland's NHS digital front door/ an NHS app.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522451
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Our Union Street and True North: FOI release

Please can the Scottish Government provide any correspondence between any of its ministers or officials and representatives of either Our Union Street or the public relations firm, True North, since the start of 2026. This should include, but not be limited to, emails, memos, letters, text messages, and messages on ap...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522510
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

First Minister communications regarding MyCare.scot and the digital front door of the Scottish NHS: FOI release

Under FOI legislation please provide me with all communication from John Swinney about MyCare.scot and/ or the digital front door of the Scottish NHS between January 1 2026 and June 12 2026.

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522446
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) - Elmwood campus golf course correspondence: FOI release

I am making this request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). If any information requested is considered not to be environmental information, please treat that part of the request as a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I am seeking information rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522417
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information on West Lothian Council's application regarding the Education (Scotland) Act 1980: FOI release

I refer to the Court of Session judgment in DE and FG v West Lothian Council, CSOH 52, in which Lady Poole records that West Lothian Council applied to Scottish Ministers on 3 February 2026 under section 133(4) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 seeking modification of Regulation 15 of the School Premises (General Re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.13 s.15 s.19 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522133
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Full financial audit and business itinerary of First Minister’s World Cup 2026 trip to Boston: FOI release

Full disclosure of all financial records, expenditure, and official itineraries held by the Scottish Government regarding the First Minister John Swinney’s June 2026 trip to Boston, USA, for the FIFA World Cup. – a breakdown of every single penny of taxpayer funds used for this travel, alongside proof of the specific g...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.5 s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521879
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Information regarding meetings between the First Minister and WAVE Trust: FOI release

1. The notes makes reference to a meeting between John Swinney and Wave trust on September 16th, please can you provide the minutes? 2. The notes also make reference to a 2022 meeting between John Swinney and WAVE Trust which appears to have arranged as a result of Mr Hosking offering to make a donation to a charity o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600541158
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretaries for Culture meetings where the review of Creative Scotland was an item on the agenda: FOI release

1. The dates of meetings that the previous Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Angus Robertson, attended in which the review of Creative Scotland was an item on the agenda. 2. The dates of meetings that the current Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Mairi McAllan, has attended in which the review of Creative Scotland was an it...

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521701
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding invites to attend Scotland's World Cup games: 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, about invites to attend Scotland's World Cup games or attending Scotland's World Cup games, from the last 30 days (from the date of your ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600518053
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Reports relating to senior management pay reward system in NHS Scotland: FOI release

Please can I have a copy of all reports produced in the last six months which relate to the review of the Executive Senior Management (ESM) pay reward system in NHS Scotland, including any proposals relating to a review of the grading structures and pay levels.

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

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521272
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to Ministers attending Scotland's World Cup games: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about invites to attend Scotland's World Cup games or attending Scotland's World Cup games, from the last 30 days (from the date of your request).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521225
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Re-conviction statistics for male offenders: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. In April 2026 I submitted an FOI (ref no.202600514951) requesting reoffending rates from 2018 to the most recent cohort. I received a comprehensive document, which I thank you for. However, I note that figures for 2022/23 are now...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600524732
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government internal audit reports on significant control failures and irregular expenditure: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish government audit reports for the 2024/2025 financial year which flag significant weaknesses, non- compliance, irregular expenditure, breaches of policy or failures in financial controls. If this request exceeds the expenditure rules, please limit the scope of the request to senior ...

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

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600520206
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

University of Dundee Deloitte finance report: FOI release

Can you please provide me with all the reports submitted to you by Deloitte on the finances, accounting, or financial strategies related to the Unviersity of Dundee between January 2025 and June 2026?

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

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521256
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Communications mentioning the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

Please may you disclose all communications between the Scottish Government between 2007 and 2nd June 2026 and emails featuring @snpmedia.net and @snp.org which contain the words “Peter Murrell” or “Murrell”.

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

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519548
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government and NORR: FOI release

Please provide all communication over the past 5 years between the Scottish Government and NORR.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600520692
Directorate: Planning Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the UK Government's local growth fund: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing and analysis, about the UK Government's local growth fund, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521203
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence sent and received by Minister for Victims and Community Safety on 28th May 2026: FOI release

Copies of all emails sent or received by Kirsten Oswald, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, using her official Scottish Government email account or any official ministerial email account, on 28 May 2026. Please include a list of attachments to those emails but not the attachments themselves. For the avoidance...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.39(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519029
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector