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

NHS Fife employment tribunal documentation: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants about the Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife case in Q1 2026.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506859
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Papers submitted to the Tripartite Alignment Group: FOI release

Any papers that were submitted to the Tripartite Alignment Group for discussion at their December meeting.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506459
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the costs to freeze ScotRail fares: FOI release

All documents relating to the costing to freeze ScotRail fares for a year that was announced on 12 February 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506234
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation held by the Scottish Government about Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill: 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 Ash Regan's prostitution bill, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506016
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding over-crowding Scottish prisons and capacity issues: FOI release

‘All communications from governors of Scottish prisons to the Justice Secretary from August 1st 2025 to the current day on over-crowding and capacity issues in their prisons.’ The reference to the ‘current day’ in your request has been construed to mean 12 February 2026, which is when your request was received.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506386
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communication with Minister for Parliamentary Business and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

Please provide all communication to and from Graeme Day, Minister for Parliamentary Business and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill The bill was also known as the Unbuyable bill and was brought forward by Ash Regan MSP. Please also provide any communication from his office that...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505368
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

First Minister communications relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication to and from the First Minister and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. The bill was also known as the Unbuyable bill and was brought forward by Ash Regan MSP. Please also provide any communication from his office that mentions Ash Regan MSP 2023 onward.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505364
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs communications relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and her office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. The bill was also known as the Unbuyable bill and was brought forward by Ash Regan MSP. Please also provide any communication from her office that mentions ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505379
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs regarding the Stop and Search Code of Practice: FOI release

(1) Any correspondence sent from Angela Constance on the proposed changes to the Code of Practice for how Scotland's police officers use stop and search powers. (2) Any correspondence sent to Angela Constance on the proposed changes to the Code of Practice for how Scotland's police officers use stop and search powers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600506181
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde correspondence regarding the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry: FOI release

All correspondence between Government Ministers, officials, or staff and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sent between Friday January 18th 2026 and Saturday January 24th, 2026 regarding the QEUH and RHC hospital or Scottish hospitals inquiry.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600507557
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Pubs and hospitality businesses correspondence regarding business rates: FOI release

“Could you supply all correspondence received by the Scottish Government from pubs and hospitality businesses about business rates as well as any responses to these emails/letters, from the last two months?”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence s.20 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600506012
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Criminal Justice Committee communications concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication between Siobhan Brown, Minister for Community Safety and the Criminal Justice Committee (Scottish Parliament) concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. This should include emails, meeting notes, and any other form of communication.

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

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504860
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Police Scotland communications concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. This should include emails, meeting notes, and any other form of communication.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.35(1) s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504858
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill communications with the Criminal Justice Committee: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and the Criminal Justice Committee (Scottish Parliament) concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. This should include emails, meeting notes, and any other form of communication.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504857
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Food labelling correspondence and meeting minutes: FOI release

(1) Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon within the last six months on food labelling in Scotland. (2) Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon within the last six months on food labelling in Scotland. (3) Any meeting minutes from a meeting held by Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon, wit...

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

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505307
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence sent and received relating to introducing a private jet tax: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including all correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about introducing a private jet tax, from the last two months. The date range for your request is considered to be from 5 December 2025 to 5 Febru...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.38(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505186
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation regarding Scotland boycotting Israel and former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland's resignation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about Scotland boycotting Israel, from the last two months. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, ...

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600504678
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI release

Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law Society of Scotland, Faculty o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.42 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505107
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation about routes to an independence referendum: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about routes to an independence referendum, from the last two months.

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600504822
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to individuals being banned from licensed premises: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence sent to Scottish Ministers, Special Advisers, or the Scottish Government by: a) Sir Tom Hunter, or on his behalf, and/or b) members of the general public, which relates to requests, suggestions, or representations that individuals be banned from pubs or other licensed premises. 2. Cop...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505430
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding former council leader: FOI release

Any emails containing the words "Jordan Linden" and "SNP" sent between September 21, 2019, and July 27, 2022.

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505246
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence that mentions Sir Tom Hunter: FOI release

All correspondence held by the Scottish Government that mentions Sir Tom Hunter, or is from/to him, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, or briefings - since 1 January 2026.

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505104
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers pay rise documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about pay rises for Scottish Government Ministers, between December 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? 3. Could you supply how much ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504656
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Employee job title and salary information: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of employees in your organisation with any of the phrase’s “diversity,” “inclusion,” “equality” or “equity” in their job title in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also provide the salaries paid to them in each of these financial yea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504429
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Coul Links Golf Course Proposal (NA-270-010) correspondence: FOI release

Any and all written correspondence relating to NA-270-010 between the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) and other Scottish Government Ministers, officials and staff between 29/08/2025 and 31/01/2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-15
Reference: FOI/202600505351
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector