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

LAR Housing Trust loan information: FOI release

Information regarding the £55 million loan provided by the Scottish Government to LAR Housing Trust in 2015. Specifically, you requested: Any conditions, covenants, or delivery requirements attached to the loan agreement regarding timescales for development or deployment of funds. Any agreed development pipeline, tar...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497372
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence sent from the First Minister to City of Edinburgh Council Leader regarding Divestment and Sanctions Against the State of Israel: FOI release

“On the 29th September, City of Edinburgh Council Leader Jane Meacher wrote to First Minister John Swinney. Please see a copy of this letter attached. 1. Can you confirm if a reply has been sent, and if so, can you forward a copy, please? 2. Can you confirm if similar letters or enquiries have been received from other...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496657
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland meeting note information: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202500492731 The above referenced response includes a document titled “HES Meeting – High Level Note - 24th July 2025”. Please provide a full list of people who were sent this document, naming recipients where possible, and listing job titles where nam...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497374
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Income Tax Fact Sheet: FOI release

You asked for copies of any recorded correspondence concerning the Income Tax Fact Sheet dated 11 November 2025. This includes emails, letters, briefings, comments, and any other recorded communications held on Scottish Government systems.

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

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496335
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment (ADP) data on specific recorded Primary Disability Conditions: FOI release

Request for information 1: A breakdown of monthly ADP claimants in South Lanarkshire and Scotland from March 2022 (to February 2025) for Psychiatric disorders and Neurological disease. Request for information 2: An annual breakdown of ADP for both South Lanarkshire and Scotland since Feb 2015 by the distinct Psychiatr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.14(2) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496941
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence on advice from Professor Alexis Jay relating to Parliamentary debate on group-based child sexual exploitation: FOI release

"Any written record held by the Scottish Government of advice received from Professor Alexis Jay which informed, contributed to, or was relied upon for statements made by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs during the Parliamentary debate on 3 December 2025 on group-based child sexual exploitation. For ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496850
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

National review of responses to group-based child sexual exploitation materials: FOI release

All Ministerial briefing packs, communications briefing materials, and presentation materials prepared for the announcement made by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills on Wednesday 4 December 2025 regarding the national review of responses to group-based child sexual exploitation. This should include: mini...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497242
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence sent to former First Minister regarding child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI release

You asked for any emails, letters, or other written correspondence sent by members of the public (constituents or non-constituents) to the former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, or to her private office (nicolasturgeon.msp@parliament.scot or firstminister@gov.scot) between 1 January 2018 and 20th December 25th 2025 th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FO/202600499932
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

NHS Highland neurodevelopmental and mental health information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information for the period 01 January 2024 – present: 1. All Ministerial briefings, submissions, updates, or reports provided to: The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495098
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

2026 FIFA World Cup bank holiday proposal briefing documents: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared by officials and/or sent to Ministers regarding proposals to designate an additional bank holiday to celebrate Scotland's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Please include information such as: - the possible cost of creating an additional bank holiday, to the private and public s...

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202600500185
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Football World Cup bank holiday proposal information: FOI release

The content of all emails, briefings and reports regarding the First Minister's proposal for a new bank holiday to commemorate Scotland's opening match in this year's football World Cup. Please provide any assessment of the economic impact of having another bank holiday and how many employers would give their staff th...

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202600500265
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Non- Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

You asked for copies of all recorded communications between Scottish Government Ministers and officials during August 2025 that relate to concerns about the legislative competence of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. This includes emails, submissions, briefings, notes of meetings, and any other recorded corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496157
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Agricultural payments computerised system information: FOI release

1. Could you outline what action has been taken in the last three months in relation to updating the computerised system which deals with agricultural payments? 2. Please can you share any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie, in the last three months, relating to the computerised programme dealing with agricultural pay...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.3 s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495822
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding the distribution of Scottish taxpayers by income bands: FOI release

The period 22nd October 2025 – 1st December 2025, all correspondence and notes of phone calls or meetings between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission which discussed the distribution of Scottish taxpayers by income bands in the financial years 2023-24, 2024-25, or 2025-26.

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496238
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings held with Dundee University in 2025: FOI release

How many meetings has a Scottish Government Minister held with Dundee University in 2025, and could you supply all minutes/notes from these meetings? Could you supply all meeting requests made by Dundee Uni as well in 2025, and whether these were accepted or rejected? Your request refers to meetings with ‘Dundee Unive...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495821
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

List of late Freedom of Information response cases: FOI release

From FOI 202500490388: For release PDF - List of late cases - August 2025 - Redacted.pdf For release PDF - List of late cases - August 21.08 - Redacted.pdf Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: 1. The LIST OF LATE CASES - September 2025

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496639
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

List of late response cases: FOI release

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496640
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business Gateway funding communications: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from Ministers concerning Business Gateway funding from the past six months. This includes emails, letters, briefings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government systems.

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496349
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Data Protection complaints procedure and Warmer Homes Scotland programme Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA): FOI release

The Scottish Government’s documented process, policy, or procedure for receiving, assessing,and responding to data-protection complaints, given that these are not handled under the MCHP complaints procedure. The Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the Warmer Homes Scotland programme. If no DPIA exists, please ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495647
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Institute for Fiscal Studies and Barnett Formula documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, analysis and briefings, which mentions or is to/from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495977
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Swiss Ambassador: FOI release

You asked for a record of the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's meeting with Dominique Paravicini in October 2025.

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496279
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Benefit payment statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: Confirm the number of additional benefits paid to recipients of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) for the period 2024/25. For example, the number of ADP recipients who also received Scottish Child Payment, Winter Heating Payment or any other Social Security Scotland benefit. Request for inform...

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

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496534
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Copies of concern regarding Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

1. The first recorded concern identified within the Scottish Government regarding the legislative competence of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. 2. The initial recorded communications between officials relating to this concern, including any recorded consideration of whether ministers should be notified.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496147
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Minister for Victims and Community Safety regarding prisons: FOI release

Internal briefings, submissions, or update notes sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, or DG Justice between Sept 1 to Oct 1, 2025, which warn about: unsafe or deteriorating prison conditions prisons assessed as “end-of-life” major maintenance failures the impact of over...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495798
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Summerhall documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Summerhall venue in Edinburgh, between August 1 2025 and October 1 2025.

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

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494599
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector