Scottish Government FOI Index

21,337releases indexed

38,276attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

7,895partially withheld

2017-09-29oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,895 unclear 7,043 not held 2,996 released 1,491 already published 662 cost limit 597 clarification 343 withheld 236 transferred 74

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4824 s.20 4176 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3385 s.30 2815 s.17(1) 2696 s.25(1) 2343 s.10(4) 1939 s.11(2) 1538 s.29(1) 1147 s.2 1138 s.3 894

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 1,234 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 945 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 896 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 836 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 691 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 660 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 640 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 622 releases · 25.8 avg days

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3,767 matching releases

Correspondence between Scottish and UK Government relating to the ongoing conflict in Iran and potential use of Scottish infrastructure: FOI release

Copies of all recorded correspondence between Scottish Government ministers or officials and UK Government ministers or officials which relates to the ongoing conflict in Iran and/or the actual or potential use of Scottish infrastructure, including but not limited to bases, ports, airports or other facilities in Scotla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509737
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Materials relating to the supply shortage of co-codamol: FOI release

Information relating to the supply shortage of co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets: For the period 1 January 2026 to the date of this request, please provide: 1. Any briefing papers prepared for Scottish Ministers regarding the co-codamol 30/500mg shortage. 2. Correspondence (including emails or letters) between the Scott...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600509103
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Aesthetic complication data in Scotland: FOI release

1. Any Scotland‑specific data held or used by the Scottish Government relating to complications, adverse events, or deaths associated with non‑surgical aesthetic procedures (including, but not limited to, injectables, fillers and buttock filler procedures) from 1 January 2015 to the date of this request. 2. For each d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600508634
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister’s 2025 Christmas card information: FOI release

1. The original image file The original, unedited photograph used on the First Minister’s 2025 Christmas card, including any available metadata (EXIF data). 2. Authorship and provenance Any documents, emails, or internal communications confirming who took the photograph. Any documents recording when and where the phot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600509098
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence from Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise’s Private Office 26 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025: FOI release

“For the period Wednesday 26 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025, please provide: All sent email chains from the Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise specifically the minister's @gov.scot email account”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 4 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600508761
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Emails sent from the Cabinet Secretary for Education’s official address on 25 February 2026: FOI release

I'd like to FOI all send emails of the Cabinet Secretary for Education sent from her address on the 25 of February 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508574
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Public Finance correspondence regarding planning Application NA/270/010 (Coul Links): EIR release

You asked for "any emails submitted by the Minister for Public Finance (or his office) to the Scottish Government’s eRDM (electronic Record and Document Management) system in connection with the called in Planning Application NA/270/010 (Coul Links) from 1st January 2026 to date."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: EIR/202600508801
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Roles of ministerial private office staff: FOI Review

Original Request 202600504042 Copies of job descriptions and roles and responsibilities of all Scottish Government “ministerial private office” staff at pay scale grade C1, C2, C3 and SCS. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include what is expected of individuals at these grades in relation to “Ministerial engag...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508829 - Review of 202600504042
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Non-surgical cosmetic procedure complications data: FOI release

Please provide the following data for the period of 2020 until 2025. Please provide me with the following information for each calendar year: Any data, records, or reports relating to complications, adverse events, or hospital admissions associated with the following non-surgical cosmetic procedures: 1. Dermal fille...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600510200
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

CalMac Chief Executive’s settlement and severance arrangements: FOI release

The following information: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request Please provide any information held by the Scottish Government, including Transport Scotland and relevant directorates, relating to the former CalMac Chief Executive’s settlement and severance arrangements, as referenced in Topical Question...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508980
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

RAAC meetings since appointed Housing Secretary and minutes: FOI release

“How many meetings has Mairi McAllan held about RAAC since being appointed Housing Secretary and could you supply minutes/notes from these meetings”?

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

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600507303
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Records relating to Raeshaw Estate General Licence restriction and associated communications: EIR release

Information relating to ministerial awareness and discussion of the General Licence restriction imposed by NatureScot in February 2026 on Raeshaw Estate in the Scottish Borders. More specifically: 1. All briefings, submissions, internal memoranda, or speaking notes prepared for: The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affair...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508718
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Risk assessments, reoffending projections and correspondence regarding early prisoner release measures: FOI release

All internal risk assessments, reoffending projections, and correspondence between the Justice Directorate and Police Scotland regarding the impact of early prisoner release measures introduced since 1 August 2025 All internal risk assessments, reoffending projections, and correspondence between the Justice Directorate...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508818
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Non‑surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 77) complication data: FOI release

Please provide all internal briefings, reports, emails, slide decks and other documents held by the Scottish Government which discuss complication or adverse event data used to justify the Non‑surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 77). Please include material from 1 January 201...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508729
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Rejoining Creative Europe documentation: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government as well as minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about rejoining Creative Europe, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202500497109
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

United States tariff and trade deal documentation: FOI release

You asked for ‘all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about Donald Trump tariffs, from the last month?’ I have reasonably interpreted ‘last month’ as the period from 19 January 2026 to 19 F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.29 s.30 s.32 s.38 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507608
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector

Conversion therapy/practises meeting: FOI Review

Original request: 202600503365 All information and meeting notes regarding a meeting held with the Scottish Youth Parliament in regards to ending conversion practices in Scotland around March 2024. The meeting was with Emma Roddick MSP (then the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees). As well as any outcomes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507640 review of 202600503365
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation that was sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants regarding Ferguson Marine: FOI release

“All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Ferguson Marine in Q1 2026.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506932
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence sent to The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity on gene editing in agriculture: EIR release

(1) Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on gene editing in agriculture within the last six months. (2) Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on gene editing in agriculture within the last six months. (3) Any briefing prepared for Jim Fairlie on the topic of gene editing in agriculture within the last six months...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507648
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Documents which mention section 52 of FOISA and First Minister to cease the effect of a Scottish Information Commissioner (SIC) decision: FOI release

All communications/documents which mention section 52 of FOISA/the ability of the FM to cease the effect of a SIC decision notice since January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.52 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506970
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence on Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest: FOI release

Correspondence sent to Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months. Correspondence sent from Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1)A s.29(1) s.30B s.33(1) s.38(1) s.21 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507009
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Pay rises for public sector staff: FOI release

“Supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about pay rises for public sector staff, from the last month” (16 January 2026 to 16 February 2026)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507065
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Fife employment tribunal documentation: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants about the Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife case in Q1 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506859
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence on the creation of the Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Scottish Schools: FOI release

All internal email correspondence about the creation of the Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Scottish Schools which was published on 4 February 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600505401
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the costs to freeze ScotRail fares: FOI release

All documents relating to the costing to freeze ScotRail fares for a year that was announced on 12 February 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506234
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport