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

Information regarding evacuations from Gaza for medical treatment: FOI release

All correspondence, memos, briefings and/or reports sent and received by the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, between September 12, 2025 and September 17, 2025 that address, or relate to, the evacuation of ill children and their families from Gaza to Scotland for medical treatment.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.28(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484948
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, International, Public sector

Transport Scotland materials regarding the removal of Scotrail peak fares: FOI release

With regards to the response to parliamentary written question reference S6W-40314, I am requesting: 1. Copies of meeting notes, emails and/or reports from ministers/officials/consultants or thirdparties which include the options explored to find a solution which addresses the exclusion of intra-Scottish train travel ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485199
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

International Techscaler programme trips (hubs): FOI release

Please provide details of all recorded international trips or "hubs" undertaken as part of the Techscaler programme as follows: I would like full details of all the guests on each of these trips and their business names. This should include the names of the CodeBase employees who went on each trip and, if possible, wh...

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

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500483533
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding press conference following First Minister's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President: FOI release

“Any internal and external communication relating to the press conference held by the First Minister in Bute House following the FM's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President Donald Trump on September 9. This should cover the period from August 1 to date”.

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

Published: 2026-01-09
Reference: FOI/202500484771
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Communications regarding the meeting between the First Minister and the President of the United States: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government communications on the setting up of and the actual meeting between First Minister John Swinney and US President Donald Trump on 29/07/2025.

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

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500483443
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minimum unit pricing in other countries/regions documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about minimum unit pricing in other countries/regions, from the last year.

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

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500485025
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Equality and Human Rights Commission meeting minutes: FOI release

I understand Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP and Neil Gray MSP met with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on or around 11 June 2025. Please provide minutes of that meeting.

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

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOi/202500482805
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Social Security Scotland's use of Artificial Intelligence: FOI release

Information on Social Security Scotland’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology as follows: Your request for Information 1: A list of tools, platforms or systems currently deployed or being piloted/trialled. Your request for Information 2: The purpose and function of each of the above. Your request for Info...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500484275
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht book: FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent from John Swinney, Kaukab Stewart, Shirley-Anne Somerville or Angus Robertson to the editors of the book ‘The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht’ in the last year. 2. Any correspondence received by John Swinney, Kaukab Stewart, Shirley-Anne Somerville or Angus Robertson from the editors of the book ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.5 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500481334
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister’s travel costs to Washington with delegates from the Scotch Whisky Association: FOI release

1. The First Minister’s total travel costs relating to his recent travel to Washington with a delegation from the Scotch Whisky Association. 2. The First Minister’s total accommodation costs relating to his recent travel to Washington with a delegation from the Scotch Whisky Association. 3. Any travel and accommodati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500483907
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding rent controls being lifted: FOI release

Your request was for 'all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about rent controls being lifted between April 1 2025 and May 1 2025'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500485922
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

First Minister visit to Heineken's Edinburgh office: 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 John Swinney opening Heineken's new Edinburgh offices on May 5, between April 1 2025 and May 31 2025."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483651
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Glasgow City Council or Glasgow Health Social Care Partnership correspondence regarding Section 27 Funding: FOI release

1. Any and all correspondence between Scottish Government Justice Division and Glasgow City Council or Glasgow Health Social Care Partnership which relates to Section 27 Funding for the financial year 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26. 2. Details of the Section 27 grant award to Glasgow City Council for the financial year ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.27 s.38(1) 16 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483436
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding supporting ice rinks: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, that mentions supporting ice rinks, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483490
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence regarding Stonewall Diversity Champions Corporate membership: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Stonewall membership, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483494
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation that mentions the founder of Liberty Steel: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, that mentions or is to/from Sanjeev Gupta and/or Liberty Steel, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483473
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland correspondence regarding alcohol marketing and advertising: FOI release

“I refer to the report(s) produced by Public Health Scotland on 2 September 2025 which are here:- https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/rapid-review-of-evidence-about-alcohol-marketingand-advertising-influences-on-consumer-attitudes-and-behaviours-and-the-effects-of-regulation-onthose-behaviours/. Public...

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

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483431
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation that mentions a Former First Minster: FOI release

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

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483477
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Techscaler international hubs/visits correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence sent to and from Kate Forbes in relation to Techscaler international hubs/visits since January 1 2022. Please include all attachments to emails and where this requires any redaction or refusal, include all of the content of the attachments that can be released. All correspondence sent to and from Ma...

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

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483536
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Documentation regarding devolving immigration powers: FOI release

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

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500481839
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence on calls for inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI release

All correspondence and records held by the Scottish Government from 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 that relate to calls for an inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (also known as grooming gangs) in Scotland.

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

Published: 2026-01-05
Reference: FOI/202500488098
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding BAE Systems opening Janet Harvey Hall: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about BAE Systems opening Janet Harvey Hall on 25 June 2025, between May 1 2025 and July 15 2025? Did any Ministers get invited, if so who, and why did th...

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

Published: 2026-01-05
Reference: FOI/202500482144
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Ministerial visit to Japan: FOI release

1. Who went on the trip? 2. How much did it cost? 3. What hospitality was received? 4. The Health Secretary Neil Gray said: “Scotland has earned a strong international reputation for pioneering health technologies that improve outcomes and enhance care.” Provide evidence to support this claim?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500482253
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

First Minister's visit to London on 14th October 2025: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings from John Swinney's visit to London on October 14, including all briefings written for this visit, as well as his itinerary for the trip

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.28 s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500482366
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Culture & External Affairs visit to Brussels: FOI release

Angus Robertson said that he travelled to Brussels "recently" to speak with key European partners on March 20 2025. Could you supply all documentation held from these meetings, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, between February 15 2025 and April 15 2025?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.32 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500481475
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector