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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5,225 matching releases

Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill communications with the Criminal Justice Committee: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and the Criminal Justice Committee (Scottish Parliament) concerning the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. This should include emails, meeting notes, and any other form of communication.

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

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504857
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Food labelling correspondence and meeting minutes: FOI release

(1) Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon within the last six months on food labelling in Scotland. (2) Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon within the last six months on food labelling in Scotland. (3) Any meeting minutes from a meeting held by Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon, wit...

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

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505307
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding for Intercultural Youth Scotland charity: FOI release

Copies of all contracts and/or agreements regarding funding for the charity Intercultural Youth Scotland, since it was incorporated in 2021. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and this charity, since January 1, 2023. Please include copies of any reports etc commissioned by the charity which the governme...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505548
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Senior Special Adviser communications: FOI release

Communications sent and received by Senior Special Adviser Jeanette Campbell during the week commencing Monday 2 February 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.25 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505102
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence sent and received relating to introducing a private jet tax: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including all correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about introducing a private jet tax, from the last two months. The date range for your request is considered to be from 5 December 2025 to 5 Febru...

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

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505186
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the First Minister's international visits: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25 s.27(1) s.28(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505172
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation regarding Scotland boycotting Israel and former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland's resignation: FOI release

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

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600504678
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI release

Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law Society of Scotland, Faculty o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.42 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505107
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation about routes to an 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 routes to an independence referendum, from the last two months.

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600504822
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to individuals being banned from licensed premises: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence sent to Scottish Ministers, Special Advisers, or the Scottish Government by: a) Sir Tom Hunter, or on his behalf, and/or b) members of the general public, which relates to requests, suggestions, or representations that individuals be banned from pubs or other licensed premises. 2. Cop...

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505430
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding former council leader: FOI release

Any emails containing the words "Jordan Linden" and "SNP" sent between September 21, 2019, and July 27, 2022.

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505246
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence that mentions Sir Tom Hunter: FOI release

All correspondence held by the Scottish Government that mentions Sir Tom Hunter, or is from/to him, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, or briefings - since 1 January 2026.

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

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505104
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School documentation: FOI Review

Original request 202500496130 You asked for information regarding the proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School in Finnieston, Glasgow.

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.5 s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504623 Review of 202500496130
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers pay rise documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about pay rises for Scottish Government Ministers, between December 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? 3. Could you supply how much ...

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

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504656
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Employee job title and salary information: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of employees in your organisation with any of the phrase’s “diversity,” “inclusion,” “equality” or “equity” in their job title in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also provide the salaries paid to them in each of these financial yea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504429
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Coul Links Golf Course Proposal (NA-270-010) correspondence: FOI release

Any and all written correspondence relating to NA-270-010 between the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) and other Scottish Government Ministers, officials and staff between 29/08/2025 and 31/01/2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-15
Reference: FOI/202600505351
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

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

Funding to Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA) for the Croftamie development: FOI release

I am writing to seek clarification on the conditions attached to Scottish Government funding provided to Rural Stirling Housing Association (RSHA) for the Croftamie development, specifically in relation to the installation of the air source heat pump (ASHP) systems. I would be grateful if you could confirm: 1. Whethe...

FOI clarification 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600506189
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Minutes of Meeting with Rape Crisis Scotland: FOI release

1. Any minutes from the last meeting held between a Scottish Government Minister and Rape Crisis Scotland. 2. Any correspondence sent from Rape Crisis Scotland to a Scottish Government Minister within the last three months. 3. Any correspondence sent to Rape Crisis Scotland from a Scottish Government Minister within ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600504490
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy COP expenses: FOI Review

Original request 202600500549 All communications exchanged by staff, Special Advisers and Ministers relating to FOI 202500497042 relating to Gillian Martin’s COP expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, please include all email, WhatsApp, Teams, Webex conversations or messages.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600503947 Review of 202600500549
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: 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