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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5,149 matching releases

National Clinical Director letter to therapists information: FOI release

“Time period: 6 July 2020 to 10 July 2020 inclusive. I am requesting the recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the drafting, clearance, authorisation, and publication of the ‘National Clinical Director letter to therapists’ dated 8 July 2020, and the communications that directly preceded it....

FOI not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.17 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500498292
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government’s Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Against the State of Israel correspondence: FOI release

All First Minister correspondence received and responses concerning; Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions of Israel. The time-frame period for this being from Feb 18, 2025 – present. Response by email preferred.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500491728
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government Bonds and foreign direct investment: FOI release

Please provide all documents, models, briefings, analysis, and advice that set out the Scottish Government’s evaluation of the benefits of foreign direct investment arising from, or associated with, the bond programme. This should include, but not be limited to: Any economic models, analytical frameworks, or quantita...

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

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499486
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Right to Recovery Addiction (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for the Scottish Government and minutes/notes from meetings, about the right to recovery bill, between September 25 to October 12 2025? Could you also supply all written documentation regarding the Scottish Government's decision to vote against the bill?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499613
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Byelaws 2009 correspondence: FOI release

Part 1 There was a statutory requirement (Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, s.202A)) for these byelaws to be reviewed not later than 10 years from them coming into force, i.e. by 1st October 2019. Please provide all correspondence relating to the review of the byelaws between the Scottish Government (SG) and each...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499558
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy’s Japan trip: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of the draft Ministerial programme for the visit to Japan in September 2025, which was shared by Scottish Enterprise with the Scottish Government on 9th July 2025. 2. Please provide a copy of the Cabinet Secretary’s final itinerary for the Japan event in September 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202600500522
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Correspondence to the First Minister regarding A Fresh Start with Independence: FOI release

For the period 8th October 2025 - date, please provide all correspondence received by the First Minister (or his Private Office) which mentions the paper A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498546
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation mentioning Irvine Welsh and Scottish Fiscal Commission: 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, which is to/from or mentions Irvine Welsh from the last three months? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498587
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Catholic Church communications regarding the COVID pandemic: FOI Review

Original request 202500493077 All information and communications generated, received, sent and retained about the COVID Pandemic and/or the elderly, disabled and NHS Nursing personal between the Scottish Government and Scottish Catholic Church regarding the dates of 1/1/2020 all the way through to the date of 1/1/2023...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500497845 Review of 202500493077
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence from clinicians regarding the proposed downgrade of Wishaw Neonatal Unit: FOI release

Any and all correspondence from clinicians regarding the proposed downgrade of Wishaw neonatal unit between 1 January 2025 and 15 December 2025.

FOI transferred 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498579
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister and the City of London Corporation’s Special Representative to the EU meeting information: FOI release

Information relating to a meeting on 27 April 2017 between the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and Jeremy Browne: 1. Confirmation of whether such a meeting took place, including the location, time, duration, and list of attendees (including any Scottish Government officials or special advisers present). 2. Any ...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202600500054
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Communications and information relating to the James Hamilton report and associated published legal advice (case reference number 281/2025): FOI Appeal

Original request - 202400438168 Within the legal advice published by the Scottish Government on the 26th of October 2024, in response to FOI 202400394394, on page 69 the following passage exists: "Thus REDACTED, request that Mr Hamilton be permitted to engage independent legal advice and charge the costs to the Scott...

FOI cost limit 70 score 271 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.12(1) s.26 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 36 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202400438168 - Appeal
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Visitor levy complaints correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the government that were complaints about the visitor levy being introduced, from the last month.

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498797
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Chief Social Work Adviser correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence in the last 3 months to date between the Chief Social Work Adviser and each of the following: (1) Professor Alexis Jay (2) Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (3) The Justice Secretary's private secretary and wider private office. (4) Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills (5) The Edu...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498571
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and NHS Fife Chief Executive meeting: FOI release

Health Secretary Neil Gray held a Teams call with Carol Potter, chief executive of NHS Fife on November 12, 2025 to discuss her resignation. Please provide minutes and notes from the meeting and any follow up emails and correspondence. Provide all correspondence, documents and meeting notes between the Cabinet Secreta...

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498793
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Fife Chief Executive meeting information: FOI release

The readout from the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, and NHS Fife Chief Executive, Carol Potter, as well as confirmation of whether an official was present at that meeting.

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500499681
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and political economist from Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 30th January 2025 – 18th December 2025, please provide: 1. All correspondence between Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and William Thomson of Scotonomics. 2. Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and Wi...

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498752
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care correspondence regarding Pathways Trial: FOI release

Any correspondence sent or received by Neil Gray relating to the new UK clinical trial to assess the risk and benefits of puberty suppressing hormones in children.

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

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497701
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce statistics: FOI release

You asked “ Please supply data on: 1. The proportion of Scottish Government staff identified themselves on the internal HR system as transgender or with a trans history on 31 March 2025. 2. The proportion of Scottish Government staff currently have identified themselves on the internal HR system as transgender or wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497323
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding the submission of Scottish Government Initiated Written Parliamentary Questions: FOI release

“I am writing to request the following information under FOI: All email correspondence between the Scottish Government and Rona Mackay MSP regarding the submission of Scottish Government Initiated Written Parliamentary Questions since 1 March 2025.”

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

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497559
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding child grooming inquiry and court case between Scottish Government and For Women Scotland: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence received by the Scottish Government about an inquiry into child grooming, since September 10 2025, and all internal correspondence and discussions about the Scottish Government commenting on the court case between the Scottish Government and For Women Scotland about trans prisoners in S...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.12 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500495657
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland 20mph speed limit roll out Dumfries and Galloway: FOI release

1. What assurances have the council given, if any, that they are now on track to coordinate with the TTRO implementation dates set out in Annex A referred to above? 2. In your FOISA response dated 02 December 2025 and Annex F thereof, Transport Scotland shared a document titled "POSSIBLE 20mph SPEED LIMITS WITHIN COMM...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.75 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497407
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Adult Disability Payment caseload by Condition Type: FOI release

SSS provides data on Adult Disability Payment Caseload by ICD10 Condition and Award Type, which is then subdivided into four categories: Mood Disorders (F30-F39), Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders (F40-F48), Autism and other developmental disorders (F80-F84) and Other Mental and Behavioural Disorders. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500498278
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding the Mental Health and Policing Partnership Delivery Group: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Mental Health & Policing Partnership Delivery Group for the period 1 January 2022 – present: 1. All minutes, including draft and final versions. 2. All papers circulated to the group (briefing notes, updates, presentations, risk registers, problem profiles, or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.12 36 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496472
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Government budget and Barnett consequential meetings: 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 UK Budget, specifically about Barnett Consequentials, between 21 November 2025 and 11 December 2025.

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

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202600501644
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector