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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UK Supreme Court Judgment Working Group materials: FOI release

Minutes of meetings of the Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs The Scottish Ministers from 14/04/26-13/05/26 inclusive. Copies of all reports, consultations, discussion papers, briefings, presentations, and other papers produced by or for the WG, or received by th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516751
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence with US President's office regarding decision to scrap whisky tariffs: FOI release

All correspondence with the office of US President Donald Trump in relation to his decision to scrap tariffs on whisky dated April 20, 2026 and May 1, 2026.

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515995
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Specific communication records around US President's decision on whisky tariffs: FOI release

I am not seeking any policy advice, briefing material, or details of what was discussed. This request relates to the Scottish Government’s public statements that the First Minister received a “note” from, and later held a telephone call with, the President of the United States in connection with the decision on US whis...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516002
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports to United States: FOI release

Internal and external correspondence regarding tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports to the US. Please include correspondence with the United States Government.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.28 s.30 s.38 s.41 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515991
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Membership of diversity and inclusion employer schemes: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the period 1 April 2023 to the date of our response: 1. Whether Scottish Government is currently, or has been at any time in that period, a member of any Stonewall programme, including Diversity Champions, Proud Employers, or the Proud Employers Accreditation. Please give th...

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600540642
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Scotland and Social Care Services costs for asylum Seeker and refugees: FOI release

1. Any reports, studies, reviews, or estimates (published or unpublished) that the Scottish Government or NHS Scotland have produced or commissioned since 2020 on the impact of asylum seekers and refugees on NHS services or social care. This includes (but is not limited to) costs, service usage, mental health support, ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600521264
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Chagos Islands documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions the Chagos Islands, between January 1 2026 and March 25 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517290
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Saltire intranet comments on election guidance post of January 20th 2026: FOI release

Any comments on the Saltire post on January 20 on election guidance ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516657
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Message from US President to First Minister regarding whisky tariffs removal: FOI release

On 1st May 2026, John Swinney told the media that Donald Trump had sent a private message to thank him for “proposing the route” which led to the removal of tariffs on whisky. Please provide a copy of this message.

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515992
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Operation Talla and former Police Scotland Chief Constable correspondence: FOI release

I would like to request all correspondence that happened involving Chief Constable Ian Livingstone in Operation Talla that was sent to the Scottish Government.

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515952
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Viva Engage comments relating to Cabinet Secretariat's publication of election guidance: FOI release

Any comments made on Viva Engage in relation to the Cabinet Secretariat's publication of election guidance on January 20.

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

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600516661
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information regarding the meeting between the First Minister and former UK Prime Minister on May 12 2026: FOI release

Could you supply the full minutes/notes from the phone call between Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney which took place on Tuesday May 12, as well as any correspondence held about setting it up and analysis afterwards?

FOI not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600516651
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding Argentinian reception on Saturday 15 November 2025: FOI release

All documentation held by the government, including correspondence sent and received, briefings, written, minutes from the meeting and any analysis after it, about Angus Robertson holding a reception for the Argentina Ambassador on November 15 2025, between November 1, 2025, and December 30 2025? How much did this cost...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.32(1) s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515332
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

US President documentation and Historic Environment Scotland meeting information: FOI release

- All documentation seen by the First Minister and/or his office, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mentions or is to/from Donald Trump, between February 1 2026 and March 25 2026; - All minutes/notes from meetings Angus Robertson held with Historic E...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515701
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Documentation held regarding Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, held about Graham Simpson’s right to recall bill, between February 1 2026 and March 1 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 8 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515049
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Materials of leadership, management and people audit reviews: FOI release

Under FOI please provide materials of any and all audit reviews or any reviews conducted by Scottish Government education or audit staff of the SAAS which relate to leadership, management and people for 2025-2026.

FOI not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600513732
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust: FOI release

Please provide all written material exchanged between the Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust since 18 December 2020 that mention the design of sanitary facilities in new build Scottish schools, or mention the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.19 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: FOI/202600520654
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence mentioning former First Minister and Former SNP Chief Executive for a specific date: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions or is to/from Peter Murrell or Nicola Sturgeon, from the last three weeks?

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

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: FOI/202600520520
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ministerial requests for remote participation or absence from parliament due to campaigning: FOI release

Could you supply all ministerial leave slips/all documentation held giving permission to SNP Ministers to campaign in Aberdeen South, between June 1 2026 and the date of this FOI?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: FOI/202600523748
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutoring in secondary schools: FOI release

Projects or scoping exercises for Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutoring tools, and/or tuition/teaching tools for secondary school pupils, including: 1. Any current or planned contracts, tenders, frameworks or procurement activity. 2. Any documents, briefings or guidance on the use or procurement of AI tutoring tools ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.2 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600521163
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Communications involving Independent Advisors on the Ministerial Code: FOI release

All communications involving the three Independent Advisors on the Ministerial Code since March 13th 2026.

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

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600520439
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

National Minimum Dataset for Adult Support and Protection Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for a number of Adult Support and Protection indicators, broken down by local authority.

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

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600534215
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity WAVE Trust: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity WAVE Trust during the past five years, from 1 January 2021 to the present date [31 August 2026, the date of your request]. This should include, where held: Emails and other written correspondence; Letters and formal communications; Meeting no...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 16 attachments

Published: 2026-10-07
Reference: FOI/202600535203
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Reformation of Transport Scotland correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all emails, documents, correspondence, Ministerial Submissions, briefings, meeting minutes, or advice notes relating to, or containing information about, Transport Scotland being brought into core Scottish Government, sent to, or received by, the following individuals between March 2026 and the date of th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-06
Reference: FOI/202600535751
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

AI used in submitting section 36 consent application objections or representations: FOI release

Can you provide copies of any recorded information held since 1 January 2023 that discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, by individuals, community groups, campaign organisations, or other third parties submitting objections or representations in relation to Section 36 consent applic...

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

Published: 2026-09-16
Reference: FOI/202600521631
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector