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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8,386 matching releases

Discussions about the selection of North Lanarkshire as an AI Growth Zone: FOI release

Details of discussions (meetings or written communications) between the Scottish Government and the Secretary of State, junior ministers, Permanent Secretary, or Directors General at the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology about the selection of North Lanarkshire as an AI Growth Zone. If t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519904
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Information regarding wraparound care at Muirtown Primary School and the closure of Muirtown After School Club: FOI release

Any information surrounding The Highland Council and Muirtown PS, Inverness wrap around care/breakfast club/after school care and MASK (Muirtown After School Club) and its closure, clarifying your request was relating to Wraparound care (including breakfast and after school provision) at Muirtown Primary School and The...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519032
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Risk registers held by Social Security Scotland in relation to Adult Disability Payment (ADP): FOI Review

Original request: 202600503205 Please provide the following information held by Social Security Scotland in relation to Adult Disability Payment (ADP), covering the 12 months prior to the date this request is received. Request for information 1: Risk registers / corporate risks Copies of any entries (including curr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600507906 review of 202600503205
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information relating to wastewater monitoring for illicit drugs in Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to the current status of wastewater-based epidemiology or wastewater monitoring activity associated with illicit drugs in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600518866
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefings, advice or updates regarding complaints, incidents or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices: FOI release

1. Since 1 January 2023, has the Minister received any formal briefings, advice, or updates from officials regarding complaints, incidents, or patient safety concerns in mixed NHS/private dental practices? Please answer yes or no. If yes, please provide: a) the date(s) of the most recent briefing(s), and b) a brief su...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.4 s.5

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519388
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui road maintenance details: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui in October 2024. In particular, we require the following information: - Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all road maintenance tasks undertaken to the A82 road at...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/202600522455
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Independence referendum social media post analysis: FOI release

With regards this Scottish Government post on 26 May 2026: https://x.com/scotgov/status/2059331720365637860?s=20 The motion S7M-00105 passed by the Scottish Parliament on the same date was deliberately worded to be limited to the devolution of the powers to hold an independence referendum. This is clearly not the sam...

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

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518359
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefings regarding the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

1. All records of briefings provided to the Deputy First Minister or any Scottish Government Minister regarding Peter Murrell's criminal charges between January 2026 and May 2026. 2. Specifically, any records relating to a briefing on 19 February 2026 when the Lord Advocate briefed the Deputy First Minister on Peter M...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518392
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Russia trading analysis: FOI release

In 2022, the Scottish Government appealed for all companies to break off trading relations with Russia. Could you supply any analysis undertaken of whether businesses did this, from the last nine months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518524
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Records relating to calls for a public inquiry into the Lockerbie air disaster: FOI release

Records held by the Scottish Government relating to calls for a public inquiry or further inquiry into the Lockerbie bombing in the period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2012, including Ministerial briefings, internal correspondence, policy advice, decision records, records of meetings, correspondence with UK G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518615
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Expansion of Breakfast Clubs to all Primary School aged children information: FOI release

Information in relation to the Scottish Government’s announcement on 14 January 2026 pertaining to the proposed expansion of breakfast clubs: 1. Please can you provide a breakdown of how the figure of £44 million has been arrived at? How has this been costed? What fee has been assumed for each child to attend the serv...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.3

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518484
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Policy information on health in Scotland impacted by commercial industries: FOI release

Details of published or centrally held government policies, strategies, or frameworks (from January 2023 to present [1 June 2026]) that address the influence of commercial industries on health in Scotland specifically in relation to the alcohol, and tobacco, gambling, and highly processed foods (e.g. foods high in fat,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519126
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister's meetings with the Lord Advocate on specific dates: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the dates the First Minister John Swinney had meetings with the Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain in 2025 & 2026. Plus the minutes of the meetings

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.28(1) s.28 s.30 s.32(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518084
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

University of St Andrews draft ordinances correspondence: FOI release

I am requesting copies of all correspondence and records of communication held by the Scottish Government concerning the University of St Andrews’ recent ordinance review and proposed draft ordinances. This request includes correspondence, emails, attachments, meeting notes, records of calls, internal notes, comments,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.13 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519070
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Casualties on Scottish roads statistics: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following Scottish road casualties data in electronic Excel format please. For each year in the 10 year period 2015-2024, and for Fatal and Serious injury collisions which involved a Pedal Cyclist or a Pedestrian, please provide data for the numbers of each Contribu...

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

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information held relating to meetings or correspondence where Celtic Football Club or Rangers Football Club were discussed: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government from 1 January 2021 to the present relating to meetings or correspondence with either of the following organisations where Celtic Football Club or Rangers Football Club were discussed: The Scottish Football Association (SFA) The Scottish Professional Football League (SPF...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517801
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Costs incurred relating to the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry: FOI release

You asked for a fully itemised breakdown of all expenditure incurred in relation to the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry, including: a comprehensive disaggregation of costs under all relevant heads of expenditure, including but not limited to: staffing, legal representation and counsel fees, venue hire, expert reports, secu...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.37(1) s.37

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600521254
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Internal Audit contract information: FOI release

Information in relation to your Internal Audit contract: 1. Who is your current internal audit provider? 2. When did the internal audit contract commence? 3. When does/did the initial period of the contract end? 4. Is there an extension period for the contract and if so, when does this end? 5. Please provide a cop...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517755
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ofgem and National Energy System Operator (NESO) correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600512326 Further to the delay in publishing a National Energy Strategy for Scotland, I am submitting this Freedom of Information request to ascertain the Scottish Government's current thinking and the evidence that underpins that current position. In particular, I am interested to learn how the G...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517777 Review of 202600512326
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland documentation: FOI release

All documents meetings communications and discussions between Michael Clancy of the Law Society of Scotland and the Scottish Government from January 2022 to January 2024. I have interpreted this to mean that you are requesting direct correspondence, notes, records, minutes of meetings between the Michael Clancy of the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517780
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

New Mull Campus project information: EIR release

You asked for particular information relating to the New Mull Campus Project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.12(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517477
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme budget cut information: FOI release

I request all information held regarding the decision to remove approximately £200 million (26%) from the Affordable Housing Supply Programme in the 2024-25 Scottish Budget – in plain terms, who authorised this theft from social housing, why it was done, and where the stolen money was reallocated. PERIOD: 1 June 2023 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.18(1) s.28 s.30 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600519095
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland documentation: FOI Review

Original request 202600514520 All documents, meetings, communications and discussions between Michael Clancy of the Law Society of Scotland and the Scottish Government from January 2024 to the date of this FOI request. I have interpreted this to mean that you are requesting direct “correspondence, notes, records, min...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600517799 Review of 202600514520
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Jewish Teachers Network: FOI release

You asked to release, all communication between your organisation and representatives of the Jewish Teachers Network or Jewish Teachers Network (Scotland).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.39(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: FOI/202600516870
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Grangemouth oil refinery future business use: EIR release

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act (2002) to request the following information. Please provide all internal communication regarding the Grangemouth oil refinery and its future business use from November 2025 to date of receipt. Please also provide all correspondence on the matter with Scottish Ent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517954
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector