Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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Scottish Child Payment (SCP) applicant statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of applicants currently in receipt of Scottish Child Payment (SCP) who receive this payment for four eligible children. Request for information 2: The number of applicants currently in receipt of SCP who receive this payment for five eligible children. Request for information 3: ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500461350
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence for the Remote, Rural and Islands Overarching Task & Finish Group: FOI release

You asked for meeting minutes, agendas, briefings and papers for the remote and rural task and finish group for meetings from October 2024 to date, and the group’s most recent terms of reference.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500464864
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A90 trunk road pedestrian overbridges: FOI release

"I am writing regarding the ongoing works to renew pedestrian overbridges on the A90 Trunk Road through Dundee. As part of these works, temporary pedestrian crossings are being installed while the bridges are replaced. I would appreciate it if you could provide information on the cost of the bridge refurbishment work...

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

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500464377
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or NHS Grampian in relation to the incident declared on 29 November 2024: FOI release

All communications from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or NHS Grampian in relation to the incident declared on 29 November 2024 at ARI, between 28 November 2024 and 6 December 2024. In particular, any information about whether NHS Grampian declared it was in need of support or assistance for the 'critical incident' mentioned...

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

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500459911
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister correspondence including phrase "full fiscal autonomy": FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, John Swinney (or his private office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500458993
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings held on specific dates between Scottish Public Pensions Agency and HMRC: FOI release

In relation to meetings held on 06/06/24, 29/02/24, 25/03/24, 24/04/24, 04/06/24, 16/07/24, 05/09/24, 23/10/24, 26/11/24, 16/12/24, 21/01/25 and 27/02/25 between SPPA and HMRC: 1. Pre and post meeting electronic correspondence 2. Delegates hand written or electronic notes 3. Agendas for meetings 4. A copy of the at...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.3 s.4 s.7

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500460799
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres: FOI Review

Orignal request: 202500448625 I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2024 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI 202500459137 review of 202500448625
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on IT systems and external consultancy services since 2016: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of the £203 million spent on the IT system and external consultancy services since 2016. Specifically: The total amount paid to each external company involved in the system’s development, maintenance, and administration. An itemised list of the services provided by these external companies, distin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459045
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Parliamentary Written Questions Communications, Drafts and Background Notes: FOI release

All written materials, dating from 1 October 2024 to present date, to and from Scottish Ministers regarding parliamentary written questions from Craig Hoy or Murdo Fraser. This should include, but not be limited to, draft responses for approval, background notes, adjustment requests or approval messages from Ministers,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/ 202500460147
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Repairing Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building: FOI release

All correspondence held about repairing Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500461994
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Adherence to Education Scotland grievance and dismissal policy timescales: FOI release

Formal request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I request the following data: The average time taken to complete internal appeals related to employment matters (including but not limited to dismissal, disciplinary actions, and grievance outcomes) within Education Scotland in the pa...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25 s.2 s.3 s.38(1)

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500463106
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Capital spending and budget: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about the government's £130m capital underspend, between June 1 2024 and August 1 2024? Could you supply all correspondence between John Swinney (o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500462167
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Special Adviser's correspondence which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”: FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, any Special Adviser which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500459481
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Director General Scottish Exchequer correspondence including phrase "full fiscal autonomy": FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, Alyson Stafford (or her office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

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

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500459505
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Director of Fiscal Sustainability and Exchequer Development correspondence on Full Fiscal Autonomy: FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, Jennie Barugh (or her office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

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

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500459506
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence for meeting with Eric Trump: FOI release

All correspondence that led to the meeting between Swinney and Forbes and Eric Trump, as well as the notes (including the agenda from the meeting).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500457540
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Equality and Human Rights Commission correspondence: FOI release

If possible, could you share any (i) correspondence or (ii) meeting minutes between Kaukab Stewart or John Swinney and the Equality and Human Rights Commission since 1 February 2025? Please could this include correspondence received by Kaukab Stewart or John Swinney and correspondence sent from Kaukab Stewart or John ...

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

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458505
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting information: FOI release

The full minutes of the meeting between John Swinney and Eric Trump on March 13. Any correspondence between Mr Swinney and Mr Trump or anyone acting for him in the run up to the meeting.

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

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458588
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation and correspondence regarding Eric Trump meeting: FOI release

All items of information in all briefings prepared for the First Minister and other participants in the meeting held at Bute House on 13 March 2025 between the First Minister and Eric Trump, and in all briefings prepared for any preparatory meetings or calls. All minutes, notes, and other records of the 13 March meeti...

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

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458890
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme risk register and review: FOI release

A copy of the most recent version of the risk register for the affordable housing supply programme; and Copies of all recorded information related to its review of the Affordable Housing Supply Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.27 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458974
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Studies to improve data collection on quality of Scottish rental properties: FOI Review

Original request 202500458786 Information pertaining to the Scottish Landlord Register. Has any group or individual Civil Servant been tasked with studying how there could be more robust data collection on the quality of rental properties in Scotland? Can the recommendations or preliminary work done by Civil Servants...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458787 Review of 202500458786
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on legal fees and court cases: FOI release

The total amount spent on legal fees and court cases over the last five years (2019-20 to 2023-24), and ten years (2014-15-2023-24), broken down by year, as well as a description of the costs (i.e. court case – independence referendum at Supreme Court).

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

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458502
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cumulative costs of Scottish Government legal fees from 2020: FOI release

1. In the last five financial years (inclusive of 2024/25), please provide the details of which matters counsel or legal advice was sought for any cumulative cost of legal fees of more than £50,000. 2. This should include live and closed matters, with "matters" taken to be a general description of the action, not the ...

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

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458549
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Business rates relief for hospitality business information: FOI release

All external correspondence, minutes/notes from meetings, and briefings held about business rates relief for hospitality businesses, between December 1 2024 and December 15 2024.

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

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500457524
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

European Parliament correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and MEPs or European Parliament officials and minutes/notes from any meetings between the Scottish Government and MEPs, from the previous 30 days (from 19 March 2025).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.32 s.27(1) s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458169
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector