Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Disclosure Scotland - Disclosures that contain 'Other relevant information' (ORI): FOI release

The amount of disclosures for April to current (Nov 2025) that contained 'Other relevant information' Please also categorise them into 'Acquitted' 'Not Proven' 'Not Guilty 'No further action/NFA' (If they contain these words - not the outcomes Can you please also tell me how ORI is considered? What tests need to be...

FOI released 75 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.14 s.14A s.15 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500495997
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Expenditure on framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Professional Staff Services: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body and to which agency (including ag...

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500496400
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Spend on framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Services (North/South). [1] Total spend for each public body and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer ...

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500496401
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government spend on private schools: FOI release

Information on how much money the Sottish Government has handed to private schools in each of the last five years, with a breakdown per year, what school/s got the money and what for.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500494464
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

National Strategy on ending sexual violence against men and boys: FOI release

1. It was promised in the 2021 SNP Manifesto that “we will establish a national strategy on ending intimate and sexual violence against men and boys, which will sit in parallel with and complement the work of Equally Safe.” Please provide a copy of this strategy. 2. If the national strategy on ending intimate and sexu...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497538
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Legal costs incurred in defending Scottish Court case and judicial review: FOI release

Details of all cases brought by William Beggs against the Scottish Government along with the date to the nearest day, month or year possible the case was first brought and the nature of the case? So, for example, if the case relates to a judicial review over a decision of the parole board, for example can those outline...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500489634
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on flags: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on flags in each of the last five year, with a breakdown per year, and what the money was spent on?

FOI released 70 score 7 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500496437
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information regarding Just Transition Plan for Mossmorran: EIR release

You asked for all information held by the Scottish Government from April 2024 to date - including emails, letters, diary entries re meetings, minutes of meetings/notes taken at meetings, any information shared via media apps such as Teams, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram - regarding the development of a just transition plan...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 16 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: EIR/202500494703
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fair Work Convention costs: FOI release

The total cost broken down by year for the Fair Work Convention. I would like the costs for the commissioners, the research they have commissioned and the secretariat provided my Scottish Govenment as well as any additional cost such as tech, training, room hire, event costs etc.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493952
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Government Car Service (GCS) vehicle fleet list in use: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request a Government Car Service (GCS) vehicle fleet list currently in use by GCS, whether owned or leased. I would appreciate it if you could provide the following details for each vehicle: Vehicle make, model and body colour Date of first registration with ...

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494677
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Fishing sightings data: EIR release

You asked for: “fishing vessel surveillance data held by the Marine Directorate for the most recent five-year period available (e.g. 2019–2024). Specifically, I am seeking surveillance records (e.g. from aircraft or vessel surveillance) for actively fishing vessels within the following ICES rectangles: 39E2, 39E3, 3...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500493161
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Number of applicants who passed away whilst awaiting a decision on redress: FOI release

How many people have died while awaiting a decision on redress payments and for a breakdown by financial year.

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495639
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Documentation held about exportation of goods: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about exporting goods to the European Union compared to exporting goods elsewhere in the UK, from the last three months.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492040
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government Legal Department job descriptions, grading and salary scale information: FOI release

1. Legal structure. 2. Legal job descriptions for all legal roles including paralegal, solicitor, senior solicitors and any managing solicitors and/or strategic solicitor posts. 3. Provide gradings and salary scales for all legal roles, including paralegal, solicitor, senior solicitor, managing solicitors and strateg...

FOI released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500494430
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Fisheries statistics collated from FISH1 forms held by the Marine Directorate: EIR release

Fisheries statistics collated from FISH1 forms held by the Marine Directorate for the most recent five-year period available (e.g. 2019–2024). Specifically, I am seeking statistics for the following ICES rectangles: 39E2, 39E3, 39E4, 40E2, 40E3, 40E4, 41E2, 41E3, 41E4, 42E2, 42E3, and 42E4. For each record, please i...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500493146
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planned reduction to fire services correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between SNP MSPs and the Scottish Government on planned reductions to fire services.

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491674
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of spend for staff services frameworks: FOI release

The breakdown of spend by supplier and by contracting authority for the following three frameworks over the last 12 months, for temporary labour. Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - South Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services - North Interim Professional Staff Services - National

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500493021
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Payments made by the Scottish Government as a result of the Salvesen v Riddell or Stoddart v The Coulston Trust cases: FOI release

Details of any money (including compensation) which has been paid by Government agents (or anyone acting for them) as a result of the Salvesen v Riddell or Stoddart v The Coulston Trust cases? Please provide a breakdown of each instance/payout.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492339
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Educator's Institute for Human Rights Investment in Community Cohesion & Anti-Racism: FOI release

A breakdown of the £7.9 million which was spent over 2025-26.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491574
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN) services: FOI release

A variety of information regarding the WAN services used by the Scottish Government. The questions are listed below with the responses directly below each numbered item. Please note, I have copied the numbering from the original request as is, including duplicate numbers.

FOI released 75 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.21

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500493355
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Meetings and engagements regarding the early release of prisoners SSI: FOI release

Please can I request a breakdown of all the engagements and meetings that Angela Constance held with stakeholders regarding the early release of prisoners SSI that was passed by the Criminal Justice Committee on 29 October 2025. Please provide the minutes of the above engagements.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491403
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence about the UK Government’s 10-year plan for health: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the UK Government’s 10-year plan for health, between June 1 2025 and August 1 2025?

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500490993
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Creating a new NHS Scotland Application: FOI release

1. the content of all assessments and documents considering whether to create a new NHS Scotland app from scratch, or whether it would be possible to adapt the NHS England app. 2. any cost estimates and timeframes for either option.

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500491090
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Director General Corporate roles breakdown: FOI release

The name of all directorates under DG General Corporate, all divisions that sit within those directorates, all teams that sit within those divisions and a summary of the roles of those teams. Such as how they are listed under the staff directory on the Scottish Government Saltire page.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: 202500489876
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Details of Directorates under the Director General Economy: FOI release

The name of all directorates under DG Economy, all divisions that sit within those directorates, all teams that sit within those divisions and a summary of the roles of those teams. Such as how they are listed under the staff directory on the Scottish Government Saltire page.

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489851
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills