Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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3,052 matching releases

Correspondence regarding Mingyang wind turbine factory: FOI release

You asked can the Scottish Government release any correspondence it has received from the US Government, UK Government or Chinese Government relating to Minyang's plans to build a wind turbine factory in Scotland since the start of 2025. This should include emails, letters, memos, minutes of meetings, and any other cor...

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476215
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, International, +1 more … Public sector

Energy Consent Unit employee qualifications: FOI release

Could you please tell me the qualifications and experience held by the ECU staff who make decisions on planning applications whether they are relevant to the job or not. I'm not interested in the Scottish Ministers as I know what qualifications they have, or not as the case may be.

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

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500477108
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Entitlement Card for concessionary travel data: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the National Entitlement Card for concessionary transport in Scotland. I shall refer to this as the NEC. 1. Current and recent holders: a. The total number of individuals currently holding an NEC who are age 60+ and, separately, those who are age 66+ ( the state retir...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.4 s.5 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476724
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS communications employee data: FOI release

1. The total amount spent on NHS communications staff employed by the Health and Social Care Directorate - broken down by the financial years 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 (most recent). 2. The total number of staff currently employed in a communications role, broken down by role and...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.40(2) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476274
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Genomic laboratories target operating model: FOI release

A copy of TOM [Target Operating Model] Options for the delivery of genomic laboratory services in Scotland considered by the SSNGM earlier this year. Details on which TOM has been agreed in theory and any short- medium- and long-term milestones and timeframes that have been agreed.

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500477009
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A82 Lomdondgate roundabout accident statistics and traffic volumes: FOI release

"I am writing to request detail on the number of accidents, serious injury and fatality on the section of the A82 from the Lomondgate roundabout to the Arden Roundabout. I would be grateful if these statistics could be provided for the years from 2008 up until to 19th July 2025. Additionally, I would be grateful to r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476534
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Vahanomy documentation and funding: EIR release

How much money has the Scottish Government given to Vahanomy in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was for? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and anal...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.10(4)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500479001
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Anti-social behaviour on buses: FOI release

1. Please provide the total number of reported incidents of anti-social behaviour occurring on buses operating in Scotland, for each calendar year 2024 and 2025 (to date). 2. If available, please provide a breakdown of: The nature or type of incidents (verbal abuse, vandalism, disorderly conduct, assault, etc.) The l...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500479608
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government hospitality spend: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information: The total amount spent by Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries on coffee and other refreshments between 1 January 2023 and the present date of 18 July 2025. If available, please provide a breakdown by Cabinet Se...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476453
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

For Women Scotland related legal costs: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent to date, or plans to spend if no payments have yet been made, on reimbursing the legal costs of For Women Scotland relating to For Women Scotland vs Scottish Ministers 2025.

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475345
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Number of road traffic accidents on the A90: FOI release

"I should be grateful if you would provide me with information on traffic accidents and incidents north and southbound on the A90 between Shielhill Road, just south of Inveraldie and the A928 junction over the last seven years, ie 2018 to 2025, broken down by date. I am interested in the number of incidents and accide...

FOI not held 65 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475462
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Board of Disclosure Scotland training: FOI release

Please supply the following information for the period 1 April, 2020 to 10 July, 2025, inclusive in respect of the Board of Disclosure Scotland: 1. A summary of all training offered to each member of the Board with a summary of the objectives of each training session; 2. What training offered was compulsory for Membe...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.1 s.30 s.39(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.3 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475492
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland Air Discount Scheme and air fares: EIR release

How much has Transport Scotland/Scottish Government spent on the Air Discount Scheme in the financial years 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25? Can this be categorised into types of spend i.e. air fares, admin etc? Can the spend on air fares also be split into islands from which passengers were registered to - Colonsay, Orkn...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.10(4) s.39(2)

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475543
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation regarding Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance published on 17 June 2025: 1. Copies of any research, evidence reviews, or impact assessments used to inform the content of the guidance. 2. Internal briefings or correspondence discussing the ro...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500471338
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

NHS Scotland Executive Team salaries: FOI release

Salaries of those on the executive team of NHS Scotland. With a breakdown of each position & salary.

FOI not held 65 score 17 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500476623
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry spending breakdown: FOI release

1. The total amount of money spent by your organisation on overtime payments in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. 3. The total financial loss to your organisation on written off inventory and IT equipme...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOi/202500473747
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector, Work and skills

Local authority use of Arm’s Length External Organisations (ALEO’s): FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government ever been informed of Glasgow City Council’s use of multiple corporate identities and D-U-N-S numbers? 2. Has any public servant in government correspondence acknowledged or accepted this practice? 3. Which incorporated entity holds the liability and legal standing to enforce Council Ta...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.70 s.75

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500475278
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Procurement of public sector energy supply: EIR release

Are you able to share how the Environmental Information Regulations are applied to the procurement of public sector energy, and can it be demonstrated how this procurement complied with the sustainable procurement duties? Are you able to share the REGOS and RGGOs, and whether these reflect the true environmental impac...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500475011
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Grants given to community groups from the Climate Challenge Fund: FOI release

Can you please give me information on grants given to community groups on the Isle of Cumbrae from the Climate Challenge Fund. Can you tell me the amounts granted and to which groups. Is it possible for you to tell me what conditions were attached to these grants.

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500476187
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Trade and Investment Envoys expenses: FOI release

A list of all expenses claimed by the Scottish Government’s Trade and Investment Envoys from 8 May 2024 to date. This should include detail about the cost of each claim and what the claim was for e.g. the purchase of airplane tickets. The total amount spent on reimbursing expenses claimed by the Scottish Government’s ...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500475512
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation regarding Dundee University funding: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Dundee University Executive Group regarding funding for Dundee University. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.33 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500473493
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) queries: FOI Review

Original Request - 202500468707 Staffing Structure: The number of individuals employed or contracted by the Inquiry as of the latest available date. A breakdown of staff numbers by role/function (e.g. legal counsel, investigators, statement- takers, administrative, communications, etc.) Remuneration: The total amou...

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.37 s.17(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500473573 - Review of 202500468707
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Freshwater reports and studies carried out by Marine Scotland: EIR release

Any reports or studies that Marine Scotland Freshwater Section has carried out or have on the following 1. What studies have been done or are available that have monitored over periods of 12 months or more, groundwater levels, variability and stability across various geographical and soil structure types in Scottish r...

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

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: EIR/202500478394
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gourock to Dunoon ferry service levels information: FOI release

The following requests were included in your correspondence regarding the advice given to Ministers on future Gourock-Dunoon ferry service levels: I would be grateful if you could provide all environmental information analysis and information in respect to the impact of the anticipated modal shift as well as the impac...

FOI/EIR not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-10-15
Reference: FOI/202500476971
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government funding to South Ayrshire Council for Area Based Schemes (ABS): EIR release

You asked for all information that the Scottish Government hold relating to the funding that the Scottish Government has provided to South Ayrshire Council in relation to the Area Based Scheme External Wall Insulation project. This should include all financial investment, criteria for funding, criteria relating to fuel...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-10-15
Reference: EIR/202500473512
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector