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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Materials relating to Dumbarton Health Centre and the primary care programme: FOI Review

Original request 202600512570 1. A note of the decision makers i.e. who determined the successful projects; 2. A copy of any guidance issued to decision makers; 3. If additional to such guidance, a copy of any scoring matrix issued; 4. A copy of the information issued to decision makers on the relative merits / req...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.5 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-03
Reference: FOI/202600523721 Review of 202600512570
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Data centre guidance: EIR release

1. All guidance, circulars, letters, briefing notes and communications issued by the Scottish Government National Planning Hub (NPH) to Scottish planning authorities relating to the assessment of hyperscale or large-scale data centre applications, from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request. 2. To confirm whether ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-03
Reference: EIR/202600522802
Directorate: Planning Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Total headcount for the Scottish Government: FOI release

A range of workforce data and associated policy documents. I have set out the response to your request below and please note a number of related attachments.

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.6 s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522930
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

List of meetings and engagements held by either the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or First Minister: FOI release

A list of meetings and engagements (including telephone calls) held by either the 1. Cabinet Secretary for Justice or 2. First Minister between 16 May 2026 and 19 May 2026 (inclusive).

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522692
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 faulty traffic signals: EIR release

Please find attached my formal Freedom of Information / Environmental Information request concerning the ongoing issues with the faulty traffic signals on the A96 in Nairn and the proposed works currently scheduled to commence on 19 October 2026. I am submitting this request following continued concerns regarding the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.8 s.9 s.10 s.13 s.14 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600538643
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Agricultural payment computer system queries: FOI release

1. In terms of the computer system that deals with agricultural payments: 2. How many individuals are employed to work with this system or their job involves operating the system? 3. Of the number highlighted in (1) how many of those individuals are an IT specialist, computer programmer, or software designer? 4. Of ...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1(3)

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600521387
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Freedom of Information Unit staffing levels and Scottish Information Commissioner Level 3 intervention costs: FOI release

1. I request information on the cost of responding to and complying with the Level 3 intervention launched by the Scottish Information Commissioner on 15th November 2017 and its continuance as of June 2026. I appreciate it has developed over the years to comply with the agreed action plan. When responding, I request ...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600523292
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund information: FOI release

1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund along with either the actual cost of that staff time or, where actual costs are not recorded, an estimation of the cost based on the relevant salary grades. 2. The total amount of any external costs incur...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.25

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600524214
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government employee sickness data: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Government’s employee sickness data. In particular, I would request a document detailing the sickness record of employees for the last four years. I would like the data categorised by differences in: age range whether or not the employee is covered/not covered under the disability discrimi...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522551
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Auchinairn Road Safety Camera, Bishopbriggs: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the safety camera located on Auchinairn Road, Bishopbriggs. Please provide: Copies of any correspondence, meeting notes, reports, assessments or discussions between the Scottish Safety Camera Programme, Police Scotland ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600523274
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Police Pension Scheme payment queries: FOI release

1. The average length of time in days between the date a police officer retires (last day of work) and the day they receive their first monthly pension payment during the 2 year period between January 2024 and December 2025? 2. The shortest length of time in days between the date a police officer retires (last day of ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.12(1) s.15

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522556
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M90 temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restriction information: EIR release

I am making a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restrictions between M90 Junction 1B and Junction 2, in both the northbound and southbound directions. Please provide copies of the following recorded information for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.7 s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600522580
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment application processing disparities by language profile: FOI release

Please provide all data broken down into three distinct comparative categories based on the client's recorded language preference, **"Communications needs indicator"**, interpreter requirement flag, or any equivalent language/communication field held within any SSS system (including but not limited to the SPM case mana...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.15 s.17 s.17(1) s.14 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521596
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A75 and A77 closures and road traffic accident reports: EIR release

1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 4. The number of road traffic accidents r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600526351
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) designation process: FOI release

Full disclosure as to why the process to be designated for SAAS funding has taken so long and why there is no date for opening up this process.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522881
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) information: FOI release

1) How do you arrive at your decisions regarding who to list and disbar? 2) How many people are involved in making each decision and what are their job titles? 3) What training is given to staff to help them arrive at the correct decision? 4) What training are staff given to communicate their decision? 5) What cons...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.15 s.4 s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521972
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Anti-racist employment strategy information: FOI release

I am writing in relation to the Anti-racist employment strategy - A Fairer Scotland for All, as published on your website. Please provide the following information: 1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on the Anti-racist employment strategy - A Fairer Scotland for All along with either t...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600524041
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland Traffic Regulation Order's (TRO) for M90/A90 trunk road: EIR release

You stated - I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the operation and maintenance logs of the speed enforcement infrastructure on the M90 Northbound. Specifically, I request the recorded information, data logs, and maintenance reports for the temporary averag...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600524919
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

List of organisations appointed to deliver fire engineering services: EIR release

1. Approved organisations A list of all organisations currently approved, appointed, or commissioned under any Scottish Government programme related to: • Single Building Assessments (SBA) • FRAEW (Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls) • External Wall System / cladding remediation programmes • Fire engineering servic...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: EIR/202600525500
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and CEO of Business for Scotland and Believe in Scotland: FOI release

For the period 8 October 2024 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) and Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, CEO of Business for Scotland and Believe in Scotland. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes rela...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521942
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Squid Fishery Groups documents and meeting minutes (From 01 January 2025): EIR release

All documents, (including emails) since 01 January 2025 setting out the criterion for eligib for invitation to join the: Squid Co-management Group; Working Group which designed the squid trial project Technical Level Workshop on the squid fishery Names of all members, past and present, and their respective affiliations...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600523622
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon movement for specified sites: EIR release

Can you please provide the numbers of salmon transferred from the following salmon farms, together with their destination, plus relevant dates. 2020 Leinish Balta Isle Fara West Kemore Scotasay Raneach ArdessieB 2021 Corry Farm Bay of Cleat Portree Outer 2022 Carnan Bay Turness Quarterness Calbha bay Kirk Noust N...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: EIR/202600521884
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland data: FOI release

You asked for the detailed expenditure of public funds originating from Scottish taxpayers over the last 15 years. You also requested details of all beneficiaries, including the country and region in which they are located, the purpose of the funding, the intended benefit, the funding category, the amount awarded, the ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12(1) s.17(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521959
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Air Departure Tax impact on Highlands and Islands passengers analysis: FOI release

The most recent analysis, assessment or briefing held by the Scottish Government which considers the impact of the proposed Air Departure Tax Highlands and Islands exemption on passengers travelling from Highlands and Islands airports to international destinations via another Scottish airport. Within this request, you...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517665
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry Statistics: EIR release

1) The latest estimate of woodland and forest cover in Scotland both in number of hectares, and the total percentage of Scotland's land mass. 2) Scotland’s Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 committed to increase tree cover by: 10 000 ha in 2018 12 000 ha per year from 2020/21 14 000 ha per year from 2022/23 15 000 ha per y...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600521551
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector