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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7,460 matching releases

Scottish Government’s ethical standards framework query: FOI release

The definition of “political activity” with respect to the Scottish Government’s ethical standards framework requiring appointees’ political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600500758
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard query: FOI release

1. Since its introduction, how many buildings constructed or refurbished by the Scottish Government have adopted the Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard? Please break this down by financial year. 2. In relation to Q1, what was the cost associated with implementing this standard? Please break this down by financi...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600502831
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) and meeting details: FOI release

The full list of the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG). The declared interests of each member at each meeting. The terms of reference of SCIEG. All SCIEG meeting minutes from its formulation to the date of this request.

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510950
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Meetings details of the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) from its formation: FOI release

All agendas and minutes of the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) from its formation to the date of this request.

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600511018
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Director of Equalities, Inclusion and Human Rights expenses: FOI release

‘Could you supply the full expenses for John Somers from the last three years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on?’

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600512183
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Proposed sites for a new munitions factory correspondence: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494670 1) Please share all correspondence you have had with the UK Government, Scottish local authorities, the Ministry of Defence, Foreign Office and Scottish Enterprise (and its international arm Scottish Development International) regarding the proposed sites for a new munitions factory in Ay...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500497216 - Review of 202500494670
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding foreign state operations: FOI release

1. Any advice, briefings, or guidance issued to Scottish Government Ministers in the calendar year 2025 regarding suspected foreign state influence operations, specifically relating to a suspected Iranian bot network (or "inauthentic coordinated behavior") operating on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) in ...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202500497033
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government staff pay award information: FOI release

1. What was the total number of staff who left Scottish Government (Main) between 1 April 2025 and 31 December 2025? 2. What action has the Scottish Government taken to calculate outstanding backdated pay due to those former staff as a result of the finalisation of the 2025/26 Pay Award? 3. What action has the Scotti...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600509034
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Number of staff allocated to each Cabinet Secretary and Minister: FOI relaese

The total number of staff allocated to each Cabinet Minister and Minister. Please include how the composition of staff is arrived at- I.e what evidence informs staffing decisions for each Minister.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600509308
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Assurance processes for software based data erasure of end of life IT equipment: FOI release

1. Do the IT asset disposal certificates or related contractual terms held by your organisation constitute an explicit outcome based warranty or guarantee that the personal data on each specific storage device has been rendered irrecoverable as a final data state, or do they primarily confirm that a certified erasure p...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600510535
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Local Authority application statistics FY 24/25: FOI release

Local Authority application volumes for FY 24/25 (Apr-Mar).

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600510358
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information held by Scottish Government regarding the ownership of Dunbeath Castle in Caithness: FOI release

Could you please provide all information kept in any form, electronic, on paper, or any other form of recorded communication in the possession of Scottish Ministers, St Andrews House, Edinburgh EH1 3DG, or anyone on their behalf, in reference to the ownership of Dunbeath Castle in Caithness, from June, 1, 2024 to the c...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508182
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) funding: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government given STUC in the last three years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was for?

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507298
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government and KPMG correspondence relating to the NHS Grampian Diagnostic report: FOI Review

Original request 202600503744 1. I would like to request the overall cost of the report commissioned by the Scottish Government and carried out by KPMG relating to NHS Grampian after the health board was placed under special measures. 2. I would also like to request any correspondence between the government and KPMG ...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600508757 Review of 202600503744
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland Trunk Road Casualty Reduction Budget information: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the "Trunk Road Casualty Reduction Budget" referenced in ministerial briefings disclosed under FOI reference 202600502923. No public information appears to exist on this fund hence the request. The December 2025 ministerial briefing stated that Trunk Road 20mph orders ...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.98 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507920
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland automated review notifications for Adult Disability Payment (ADP): FOI Review

Original request 202600503214 Request for information 1: The criteria, rules, or conditions that trigger the sending of automated reminder communications (including emails and SMS messages) to clients in relation to ADP reviews. Request for information 2: Whether such automated reminder communications are automatic...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/ 202600507644 Review of 202600503214
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Total expenditure allocated to Bear Scotland for roadworks on the A68: FOI release

The total expenditure allocated to Bear Scotland for roadworks that included overnight road closures on the A68 covering the period March 2023 to March 2026.

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600510458
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Tayside walk in centre location query: FOI release

“I note the following https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr45ekv79lzo FOI What determination and research was made to place a walk in centre within 5 mins of NHS Tayside main hospital building and not more centrally located in Dundee serving all of Dundee and not just trying to cut down A&E visits from the local area...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600508399
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Starley Hall School inspection reports: FOI release

The information you have requested under FOISA is as follows: I refer to my previous FOI REQUEST for Starley Hall School - Inspection reports from Starley Hall School, Burntisland, conducted by HM Inspectors: FOI release - gov.scot Inspection reports provided Annex B, Follow-Up Inspection Report was not dated - pleas...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506751
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Meteorological instrumentation information: FOI release

1. A list of all meteorological and Road Weather Information System (RWIS) instruments currently in use, including: Instrument type Manufacturer Model Quantity deployed Maintenance contract area in which each type is installed 2. Details of the current supplier(s) of these instruments, including: Contract start and ...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600507123
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Oban Harbour Revision Order (HRO) information: FOI release

Documents in relation to the draft Oban Harbour Revision Order (HRO): All internal written communications within Transport Scotland; Notes of all meetings held within Transport Scotland; and Records of all internal telephone calls made within Transport Scotland.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506295
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Clarification on Scotland-specific clinical or biomedical risk assessments: FOI release

Clarification on points from previous correspondence (FOISA Ref: 202600502200), including the following: 1.Whether Scottish Ministers relied upon any Scotland-specific clinical or biomedical risk assessment prior to mandating face coverings, 2.Whether any independent Scottish modelling, validation, or safety analysis...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.4

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600507144
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Cross‑pavement charging information: EIR release

Information held by Transport Scotland between 1 January 2020 and the present relating to the selection of pilot authorities for the cross‑pavement charging grant and documents relating to national guidance on cross‑pavement charging.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: EIR/202600505424
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes of the meeting held with Mr Jim Fairlie (Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity) and with Jamie Halcro-Johnston (MSP), yourself and fellow Orkney Farmer, William Harvey held on the morning of Tuesday, 13th January, 2026, in which Tim Eagle was briefly present.

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600507410
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Cost of Deputy First Minister's 2026 trip to the United Arab Emirates: FOI release

The total cost, broken into a table that lists the different costs, of Kate Forbes' recent trip to the United Arab Emirates in January/February 2026.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600506185
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector