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

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs portfolio questions briefing: FOI release

You asked for a copy of the briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs for Justice and Home Affairs Portfolio Questions on 28 January 2026.

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

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600504165
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence which reference the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH): FOI release

All emails, and WhatsApps, which reference the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (or QEUH) sent by Scottish Government Special Advisers between January 22, 2026, and January 29, 2026.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600504928
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government and KPMG correspondence relating to the NHS Grampian Diagnostic report: FOI release

1. I would like to request the overall cost of the report commissioned by the Scottish Government and carried out by KPMG relating to NHS Grampian after the health board was placed under special measures. 2. I would also like to request any correspondence between the government and KPMG relating to this report, before...

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

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600503744
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with East Lothian Council regarding Simply UK / Morar Care Homes: FOI release

Please provide details of any information held by or communications with the Scottish Government relating to the exchange outlined below by East Lothian Council (FOI Ref: 2025/ELF27277). I am seeking copies of the initial correspondence and all subsequent correspondence around this matter. I'm also seeking any correspo...

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

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600503783
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Roles of ministerial private office staff: FOI release

Copies of job descriptions and roles and responsibilities of all Scottish Government “ministerial private office” staff at pay scale grade C1, C2, C3 and SCS. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include what is expected of individuals at these grades in relation to “Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts".

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600504042
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Strategic Group meeting information: FOI release

The following information relating to the meeting of the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Strategic Group held on 28 January 2026. 1. The agenda for the meeting. 2. The minutes or note of meeting. 3. Copies of any papers, presentations, or written updates tabled or circulated to members in advance...

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

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600503592
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Bute House press conference documentation: FOI Review

Original request 202500483012 Information and documentation relating to the Bute House Press conference on 14 April 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: FOI/202500485766 Review of 202500483012
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

NHS Fife Chief Executive retirement documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Carol Potter leaving NHS Fife, from the last month.

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

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: FOI/202500494469
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation relating to the early retirement of the Chief Executive of NHS Fife: FOI release

All information, correspondence and documents relating to the early retirement of Chief Executive of NHS Fife Carol Potter. Please state when the Scottish Government was informed of Ms Potter's retirement. Include any correspondence between Scottish Government officials, Health Secretary Neil Gray, Ms Potter and NHS ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: FOI/202500495334
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Director General of Strategy and External Affairs and Director for Culture and External Affairs regarding Historic Environment Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202500493292 All contact including but not limited to emails, whatsapp and teams between Director General Strategy and External Affairs Shona Reich and Director for Culture and External Affairs Kenneth Hogg from the last 2 months which relates to Historic Environment Scotland.

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

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: FOI/202600501181 Review of 202500493292
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Ministry of Defence and Scotland’s Redress Scheme: FOI release

You asked for 'disclosure of any recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the Ministry of Defence’s decision to join the Scottish Redress Scheme as announced in the Written Ministerial Statement HCWS841 dated 17 July 2025. In particular, ... the following information:- 1. Any recorded guidance,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.14 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.30P s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600503254
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Victoria Quay workplace nursery correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence and information from March 2025 about VICTORIA QUAY NURSERY

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

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600503200
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

National Treatment Centre communications: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2025 to most 26 January 2026 relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600503523
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Conversion therapy/practises meeting: FOI Release

All information and meeting notes regarding a meeting held with the Scottish Youth Parliament in regards to ending conversion practices in Scotland around March 2024. The meeting was with Emma Roddick MSP (then the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees). As well as any outcomes from that meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: FOI/202600503365
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation that mentions Former SNP Chief Executive Officer: FOI release

Please disclose any emails or WhatsApps sent between Scottish Government officials, including any special advisers, which contain the words “Peter Murrell” sent between 1 January 2026, and February 17, 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1) s.17 s.30 s.3 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: FOI/202600507146
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Government and the Ile-de-France region correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Kate Forbes signing the memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Government and the Ile-de-France region, from the last two month...

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

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600502404
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

More Homes Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between Scottish government officials with a rank of deputy director or higher regarding More Homes Scotland. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timeline (with dates) of a...

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

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600502928
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government's 25/26 Public sector pay policy queries: FOI release

3. How many times was the Scottish Government's 25/26 public sector pay policy broken, and could you explain why it was broken each time? 4. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and an...

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

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600502606
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence received by Scottish Government Ministers regarding the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill since 1 August 2025.

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

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600508102
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefings/minutes of meetings regarding Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Scotland Bill: FOI release

Any briefings or minutes of meetings attended by Dr Padmini Mishra to discuss the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

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

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600508099
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting between Minister for Higher and Further Education and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC): FOI release

“Any documents, notes, subsequent emails etc relating to the meeting between Ben MacPherson and SRUC on 19th November 2025”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600502679
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Civil Service Pension Scheme, Capita: FOI release

You asked for All correspondence sent to the Executive Team members about Civil Service Pension Scheme/CAPITA from the last two months.

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

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600501860
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial Preferences: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest ministerial preferences document for each Scottish Minister (in terms of how they like to receive information and working preferences etc.) that is available to Scottish Government staff. 2. Any previous versions of such a document for each minister produced since 1 September 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600501881
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Prestwick Airport documentation: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government Ministers by Civil Servants about Prestwick Airport, in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600502049
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Transport

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls member information and correspondence: FOI release

1. All the current members of the National Advisory Council on Women and Girls. 2. All correspondence between the group and the government from the last three months. 3. All minutes/notes from meetings between the group and the government in the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600502403
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector