Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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671 matching releases

Local Authority correspondence on Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) electricity transmission projects: EIR release

Under the FOI act, I am requesting that copies of correspondence, submissions or any formal objections from local authorities or relevant bodies in relation to the electricity transmission projects associated with the ASTI programme. Some of the projects associated: Beauly to loch Buidhe 400kV reinforcement Loch Buid...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: EIR/202600501727
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Ministerial and internal papers on 2024 direct award of Scottish Ferry Services contract to CalMac Ferries: FOI release

“For the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024, please provide: 1. Any ministerial submissions, briefings, advice notes or memoranda prepared during 2024 that relate to the development, consideration or justification of a direct award of the ferry services contract to CalMac Ferries Ltd. 2. Any internal recommend...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501640
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Disclosure Scotland staff information: FOI release

You asked three questions relating to Disclosure Scotland staff and payments.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-03-25
Reference: FOI/202600502405
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Engender funding: FOI release

1. All correspondence between senior civil service officials and/or ministers with the words 'Engender' and 'decriminalisation' and '24 week limits' and 'funding' since Sep 2021 2. A breakdown of all funding streams awarded to Engender since Sep 2021

FOI already published 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-03-25
Reference: FOI/202500498254
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Special Advisor communications: FOI release

You asked for all communications that Senior Special Advisor Davie Hutchison sent and received the week of Monday 20 October.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25 s.25(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.17 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-24
Reference: FOI/202500491193
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Criminal offence data: FOI release

The following data relating to the list of five offences below, for the following years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 in Scotland: 1. The number of people held on remand after being charged with those offences in each year 2. The number of people convicted of those offences in each year 3. The number of ...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)O s.52

Published: 2026-03-18
Reference: FOI/202600500855
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Peterhead Carbon capture project, from 1st September 2025 to 7th January 2026. I am aware of a meeting between the Energy Consents Units and...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-18
Reference: EIR/202600500660
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information held by the Justice Directorate relating to the progression of rape and attempted rape cases in Scotland: FOI release

I am seeking statistical or analytical information held by the Justice Directorate relating to the progression of rape and attempted rape cases in Scotland. Specifically, I request: Any data, analysis, or internal reports concerning the progression of rape and attempted rape reports through the criminal justice system...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.18 s.25(1) s.17(1)O s.12 s.27 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-18
Reference: FOI/202600504144
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Mansion tax 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 a mansion tax, from the last two months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-03-16
Reference: FOI/202600500301
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to protests against housing asylum seekers in hotels and which mention right wing ideologies: FOI release

Any internal or external government communications made since 13/03/2025 which both relate to protestors demonstrating against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels, and include any mentions of "Nazi", "Nazis", the "Homeland Party" or "Patriotic Alternative". If it is feasible and does not breach FOI time limits due ...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.39 s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202600500172
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Washington DC - Meetings with Lord Peter Mandelson and the attendance to the State Banquet: 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(1) s.28(1) s.32(1) s.38 s.25 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202600505175
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Washington DC - Interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson: FOI release

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.17 s.25 s.28(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202600505179
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Rosyth to Dunkirk ferry service documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about a Rosyth to Dunkirk ferry service, from the last month.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: FOI/202500488837
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Energy Consents public portal decision materials: EIR release

All documents, records, assessments, briefings, reports, emails, and meeting notes created, held or considered by the Scottish Government in relation to the decision to remove email as a method for members of the public to submit representations on energy consent applications, and to require use of the Energy Consents ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: EIR/202600502867
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Measurement of Scottish Government staff productivity and employment tribunal costs: FOI release

1. How many requests for ministerial direction have been made in the last two years, and can you disclose what they were and whether they were accepted or rejected? 2. Could you supply the latest copy of the internal Scottish Government's working from home policy? 3. For those who work mainly from home, how is their ...

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: FOI/202500499757
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government's Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion Policy: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest version of the Scottish Government's Trans And Non-Binary Inclusion Policy. Please also include any other versions that have been issued in the last three years. If the policy's name has changed, or if its subjects are now dealt with under another policy, then please provide copies of the relev...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497199
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Analysis of aquaculture administrative burdens and mandatory mortality reporting: EIR release

“Analysis that has been carried out since 2009 in regard to the costs/burdens (financial or otherwise) of aquaculture administrative activities. In light of the RAIC inquiry’s recommendation for mandatory reporting of mortalities it is of particular interest to know if any analysis of the burden of that proposal has be...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497680
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Independence and credit rating assessments: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from Shona Robison concerning the mention of Scottish independence in credit rating assessments by S&P Global and Moodys. This should include emails, briefings, submissions, minutes or notes of meetings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government syste...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496373
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish independence credit rating assessment communications: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from John Swinney concerning the mention of Scottish independence in credit rating assessments by S&P Global and Moodys. This should include emails, briefings, submissions, minutes or notes of meetings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government system...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496381
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland application statistics: FOI release

1. How many disclosure applications were there between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025? 2. How many applications have there been since 1 April 2025 and 1 October 2025? 3. Can you please provide a breakdown per month of how many applications were processed outside the 14 day time period.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.27 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500493844
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation for meetings attended by Former first Minister and Aamer Anwar and Co: FOI release

Copies of any minutes of meetings attended by both Humza Yousaf and Aamer Anwar, between May 3, 2015, and the point at which Mr Yousaf stood down as first minister. Details of any meetings (location, purpose, attendees) at which Mr Yousaf and Mr Anwar were both in attendance and for which minutes were not taken. Copi...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496562
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Community Wind Power correspondence: FOI release

Could I please have sight of all correspondence between Kate Forbes/the office of Kate Forbes, as Cabinet Secretary and DFM, and the organisation Community Wind Power? Could I further have any correspondence from or to Ms Forbes that relates to Prestwick Airport? Finally, could I have sight of any correspondence betw...

FOI already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.12 8 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500494292
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Reduction of public sector workforce risks registers and progress: FOI release

“All risk registers and progress updates held by the Scottish Government, in relation to Shona Robison’s promise to reduce the public sector workforce by an average of 0.5% every year, from the last month.”

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496119
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Plans for proactive publication of relevant data and ongoing communications plans information: FOI release

“Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of;" 1. "All information held about 'plans for proactive publication of relevant data" 2. "All information held about 'ongoing comms plans"

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496088
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care meeting with Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited: FOI release

You asked for all information held relating to Neil Gray MSP's meeting with Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited on 30 January 2025 (Scottish lobbying register). This should include: Meeting agenda, attendee list, briefing materials, minutes/notes (including handwritten notes) All correspondence (emails, instant messages incl...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.33 s.28 s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495085
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector