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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627 matching releases

Net Zero staff and consultant spending: FOI release

From the last three financial year’s budgeted figures (22/23, 23/24, 24/25): 1. Climate-related posts a) The number of posts (headcount, and FTE where recorded) employed with job titles that include any of the following terms: Climate; Net Zero; Sustainability; Carbon; Emissions; Environmental Sustainability; Climate...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16 s.38

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515235
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - spend on net zero staff and consultants: FOI release

From the last three financial year’s budgeted figures (22/23, 23/24, 24/25): 1. Climate-related posts The number of posts (headcount, and FTE where recorded) employed with job titles that include any of the following terms: Climate; Net Zero; Sustainability; Carbon; Emissions; Environmental Sustainability; Climate Cha...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515346
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Technician-to-Paramedic progression pathways: FOI release

This request relates specifically to discussions concerning progression from ambulance technician roles into paramedic qualification and is not intended to include general ambulance workforce planning unrelated to progression routes. Please provide recorded information, including correspondence, meeting minutes, brief...

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

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520647
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Temporary and interim staff services spend: FOI release

Please provide the total annual spend broken down between ‘consultancy’ and ‘agency/interim staff’ categories for each financial year from 2020/21 to 2024/25.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517900
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2021-2022 detailing the planned actions: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request copies of all policy papers, options appraisals, ministerial submissions, and internal emails between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2024 that discuss or recommend extending candidacy rights to foreign nationals with limited leave to remain (as opposed to ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517345
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s marketing and communications activity for the SARCS (Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service) campaign: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s marketing and communications activity for the SARCS (Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service) campaign: 1. Total campaign spend Total budget allocated to the SARCS marketing campaign for each financial year since its launch Total actual spend for each financial yea...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.12 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: FOI/202500497828
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications from Scottish Ministers or Special Advisers regarding the next Parliamentary session: FOI release

All emails and WhatsApp messages sent by either Special Advisers or Scottish Ministers in the last 3 months that contain any of the following phrases: - "after the election" - "post-election" - "after May" - "the next Parliament" - "the next session of Parliament" - "the next Parliamentary session"

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp s.12

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507770
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation and costs of Cabinet Secretary for Housing's London trip: FOI release

The full costs from Mairi McAllan's trip to London in November 2025, including civil servants expenses, her full expenses including travel details and accommodation. All documentation held about/from this trip, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minute/notes from meetings, analysis, and br...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.12

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508039
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government policy on asylum: FOI release

1. Any evidence that refugee charities have influenced Scottish Government policy on asylum, housing, or integration since 2020. 2. Copies of any policy submissions, briefings, or recommendations from refugee charities that were adopted by the government.

FOI cost limit 45 score 15 working days correspondence briefings spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600517293
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Complaints handling by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Please provide information in relation to complaints handling by Social Security Scotland, excluding complaints handled directly by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). Unless otherwise stated, this request covers complaints handled under Social Security Scotland’s complaints procedure, including Stage 1 and ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600503217
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to the former Dumfries to Stranraer railway line: FOI release

Please provide the following information relating to the former Dumfries to Stranraer railway line (the Port Road, closed 1965) and rail connectivity in Dumfries and Galloway more broadly: 1. Any feasibility studies, scoping studies, options assessments or preliminary assessments of reopening any part of the former Du...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600515766
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment (ADP) application award statistics: FOI release

The number or proportion of Adult Disability Payment applications initially refused but later awarded after reconsideration or appeal.

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511882
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Freedom of information requests declined by Scottish Government due to cost: FOI release

I would be grateful if the SG could confirm that from 01/01/24 to date how many requests for information under FOI have been declined on the grounds of cost to reply?

FOI cost limit 45 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511756
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult disability payment (ADP) reviews and renewals: FOI release

All of the below information requested is in regard to Adult Disability Payment in Scotland. Can you please tell me: Request for information 1: How many review cases of Adult Disability Payment are currently waiting to have a decision made on them? Request for information 2: Are new claims for ADP and renewals dealt ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600508271
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland complaints statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: For Stage 1 complaints closed between 1 July and 31 July 2025 only, please provide: a. The number of complaints closed following verbal contact with the complainant (e.g. telephone or face-to-face). b. The number of complaints closed following the issue of a written response (email or lett...

FOI cost limit 40 score 15 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600508003
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Child Payment data: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of people who received (or were eligible to receive) the Scottish Child Payment for three children, four children, five children and more than five children as of 31 September 2025. Request for information 2: The maximum number of children that a Social Security Scotland client ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600504799
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Rural Support Plan: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 2. Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 3. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 4. Any correspondenc...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600512672
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland invoices not paid within 30 days: FOI release

As noted in my email of 18 March, I understand that the request for the period October 2024 onwards can be fulfilled within the cost limit. On that basis, could you please confirm that you will now provide the requested dataset for the period October 2024 to the present date.

FOI cost limit 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515112
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation relating to HMP Glasgow, prison overcrowding, youth violence and no fly zones at prisons: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about the new HMP Glasgow, between February 15 2026 and March 15 2026? 2. All documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, c...

FOI cost limit 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.12 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600513496
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings between Jewish groups and First Minister: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence sent to and received by the Scottish Government from Jewish groups, and all minutes/notes from meetings between Jewish groups and John Swinney, from 2026 and all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes...

FOI cost limit 45 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600515217
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Techscaler contract details: FOI release

Please provide the following information: 1. Contractual Technical Specifications: Any specific schedules or appendices within the July 2022 contract that mandate or define the technology platforms, software systems, or digital tools CodeBase must utilise to deliver the programme’s "Social Infrastructure" and "Online ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.12 s.30 s.70A s.20 s.44A s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513345
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland Contracts Register: FOI release

All contracts, agreements, or payments made by the Scottish Government to private investigation firms or individuals providing investigative, surveillance, or intelligence-gathering services between 1 January 2020 and the present day. For each instance, please provide: The name of the supplier or individual The natur...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.12(1) s.15 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600513728
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Direct communication between the First Minister and Permanent Secretary and their associated offices: FOI Review

Original Request 202600508787 Under FOI, I would like to request all documentation exchanged between the (1) First Minister and his office, and (2) Joe griffin and his office from 01 December to the date of this FOI. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not where either party have been copied to a chain of emails. Thi...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600513029 - Review of 202600508787
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence regarding Lochan Associates: FOI release

Q1) Please share any communications between special advisers, officials or ministers with 'Lochan Associates' or Derek Mackay. Q2) Please share any internal communications which refer to Lochan Associates or Derek Mackay over the last three years. Please include emails or any other messaging services.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17 s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/ 202600510352
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Benefit payment statistics for claimants living abroad: FOI release

Request for information 1: How many people who are living abroad or moved abroad have claimed benefits in each of the last three years? Request for information 2: Could you breakdown per year, what country they were living in and what benefits they were claiming? Request for information 3: Could you also supply wh...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.12

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600501192
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector