Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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3,808 matching releases

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Scottish Prison Service correspondence regarding Scottish Prisons reaching capacity: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and her officials and the Scottish Prison Service regarding Scottish Prisons reaching capacity from 1 October 2025 to 24 October 2025.

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

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491385
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice correspondence regarding Scotland’s prisons hitting record capacity: FOI release

Please provide the date when Angela Constance and her officials were informed that Scotland’s prisons had hit a record capacity of 8,430 inmates. Please provide all correspondence between Angela Constance and her officials on this issue.

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

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491421
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Briefings and analysis about gender responsive budgeting: 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 gender responsive budgeting from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491074
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Minutes and notes from Blackrock meetings: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings held between Blackrock and the Scottish Government in the last three months, and briefings written for these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500492202
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

UK Government correspondence on the topic of the case of For Women Scotland versus the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent to the UK Government from the Scottish Government on the topic of the case of For Women Scotland v the Scottish Government within the last six months. 2. Any correspondence sent from the UK Government to the Scottish Government on the topic of the case of For Women Scotland v the Scottish Go...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500490451
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Viva Engage posts which reference FOI timeliness during August 2025: FOI release

1. ALL posts on Viva Engage during August which reference FOI timeliness 2. ALL comments under that post 3. ALL INTERNAL and EXTERNAL emails sent to AND from the FOI Unit which relate to this concern

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

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500490388
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Viva Engage posts regarding office equipment, technology setup & hybrid working from the last 6 months: FOI release

1. ALL posts on Viva Engage from the past six months which relate to OFFICE EQUIPMENT and TECHNOLOGY SET UP and HYBRID WORKING FEATURES 2. ALL comments under those posts

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

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500490442
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

PCS and FDA union correspondence regarding civil service working: FOI release

The following information; “1. Please provide all correspondence, unredacted, relating to the Scottish Government’s correspondence with the PCS union, and the FDA unions in relation to the hybrid working policy. 2. Please include all correspondence between unions and Scottish Government officials relating to the equa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500490137
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Production company funding and BBC Scotland documentation: FOI release

1. Any government funding agreements, payments, or sponsorships given to TV and movie production companies in the last five years, and a breakdown per year and per payment, I.e what was it for? 2. All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, between Angus ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.33(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491142
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group information: FOI release

Information regarding the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group. 1. The dates and minutes of all meetings of the Group held since 1 January 2023. 2. A list of any sub-groups or working groups established by the Group, with their purpose and membership where available. 3. Copies of any action p...

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

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491045
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Materials on Prison Population Assurance Group: FOI release

“Copies of all sent emails from the relevant C2 and C1 officials responsible for overseeing the governance of the Prison Population Assurance Group, covering the period 21 October 2025 to 28 October 2025 (inclusive)”. For clarity, I have interpreted this request as all outgoing emails from the relevant C2 and C1 offic...

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

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491128
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Scottish Police Federation meeting on 30 January 2020: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the meeting held on 30 January 2020 involving: Humza Yousaf MSP, then Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Peter Watson, Solicitor for the Scottish Police Federation; and David Kennedy, Scottish Police Federation Specifically, you are seeking: Any minutes, fil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491057
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Documentation which mentions former First Minister Chief of Staff and former Special Adviser: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions Liz Lloyd, or is from/to her, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, or briefings, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions Kev...

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

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500456581
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding Right To Addiction Recovery (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, analysis, about the Right To Addiction Recovery [Scotland] Bill, for the period 1st to 31st May 2025

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500490529
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding the Chair of the Scottish Land Commission: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, which is to/from or mentions [Michael Russell, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission] from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500489407
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the second 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 a second independence referendum being held, between October 1 2025 and the date of this FOI.

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

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500490741
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Complaints regarding the Island Resilience Fund: FOI release

Please provide details of all complaints or correspondence received about the Island Resilience Scheme since its launch, including any summaries, analyses, or internal reports relating to the issues raised. If possible, please include the date of each item of correspondence or complaint and the nature of the issue, wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500491059
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the return of the Winter Fuel Payment: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about bringing the winter fuel payment back by St Andrews Day, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500491599
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care from members of the public about the NHS: FOI release

I am writing to request the following information under FOI: Any emails received by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care from members of the public about the NHS between 1 September 2025 and 30 September 2025

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

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500490543
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Minister's trip to London for the state visit of the President of the USA: FOI release

"Any documents that relate to John Swinney's visit to London for the state visit of Donald Trump in September. This could include minutes of any meetings held with anyone during this visit, be it Mr Trump, the Prime Minister or the King, or anyone else Mr Swinney met with. Can any documents that refer to this visit sen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500489628
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Response statement regarding First Minister's tax claim: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government discussion (involving Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, or Press Officers), by email or direct messaging applications, on the response statement from the Scottish Government included in the Daily Mail story titled ‘Swinney attacked over claim most Scots pay less tax than rest...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500489716
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister’s trip to Canada: FOI release

The total cost of the Deputy First Minister’s October 2025 trip to Canada broken down by category of expense – for example, flights, accommodation, and food. A list of the number of people accompanying the Deputy First Minister on the trip, and their titles. A list of people or organisations the Deputy First Minister...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI-202500489711
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Corporate News article regarding New hybrid working policy: FOI release

Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: Corporate News article (published 28th August 2025): New hybrid working policy ALL comments under the article I politely request receipt of this request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500490000
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation held about 2024/25 Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERs) figures: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about 2024/25 GERS figures, between July 15 2025 and September 15 2025?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500491457
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Comments on published corporate news article 'One year of Oracle Cloud': FOI release

Corporate News article (published 16th October 2025): One year of using Oracle Cloud ALL comments under the article

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

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500489952
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector