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

Social Security Scotland - Child Disability Payment Schedule Review Decision information: FOI release

Request for information 1: Policy on Child Disability Payment Schedule Review Decision making and how the policy determines the new award start date. Request for information 2: Internal guidance related to the Child Disability Payment Schedule Review Decision making and how the policy determines the new award start ...

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

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600506457
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Report referenced in previous request 202500491195: FOI release

“For return Ewan - I received this paper which is worth a read. I am meeting academic on Monday. He is here for...” Please provide (or identify) the above referenced paper.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600506008
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish health boards and/or hospitals currently taking part in the Martha’s Rule pilot: FOI Review

Original request 202500493182 The Scottish Government is currently testing a number of pilots for Martha’s Rule within NHS Scotland, and you are monitoring outcomes and exploring a consistent, nationwide rollout. I would be grateful if you could provide further detail regarding the pilot programme, specifically: A l...

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

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600503820 Review of 202500493182
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Interim IT staff services and interim professional staff services framework spend: FOI release

Please could you provide an excel spreadsheet with agency spend by organisation for the following two frameworks between 1st January 2025– 31st December 2025? Interim IT Staff Services framework Interim Professional Staff Services framework Previous FOI’s had a row for consolidated Scottish Government spend. Please c...

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600506002
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Education Scotland - School inspection data: FOI release

1. The total number of currently open schools in Scotland (Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools) that have not received a full inspection (or a "short model" inspection) within the following timeframes: More than 5 years ago. More than 10 years ago. More than 15 years ago. 2. The total number of currently open sch...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21 s.76 s.50 s.12 s.10 s.23 s.30 s.2 s.1 s.66 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600504603
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Consolatory or goodwill payment information: FOI release

Request for information 1: For the most recent three financial years for which data is held (for example 2022–23, 2023–24, and 2024–25): The total number of consolatory or goodwill payments (however described) made by Social Security Scotland in connection with complaints or service failures. Request for information...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504505
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the meeting between Cabinet Secretary for Health, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Health Protection Scotland: FOI release

1. Please provide copies of all recorded documentation, including correspondence (Whatsapps, letters, emails and attachments etc), agendas, meeting minutes, briefing notes and internal notes regarding the meeting the Cabinet Secretary for Health had on 21 March 2018 with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Health Protect...

FOI unclear 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-15
Reference: FOI/202600504412
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Decision Notice 128/2025 documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Decision Notice 128/2025.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-15
Reference: FOI/202600504385
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Medical evidence utilized in the assessment of Adult Disability Payment claims: FOI release

Medical evidence utilized in the assessment of Adult Disability Payment claims. Specifically, I seek the following: 1. Copies of any guidelines or policies regarding the medical assessments or consultations performed by Social Security Scotland for Adult Disability Payment. 2. Any records relating to procedures emplo...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-15
Reference: FOI/202600504523
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Law Officers attendance at Scottish Cabinet meetings: FOI release

From the date of Dorothy Bain becoming Lord Advocate, please provide the dates of every meeting of the Scottish Cabinet, and next to each date please state whether Dorothy Bain was in attendance.

FOI unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600507891
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland LED trunk road lighting Information: EIR release

You stated " Thank you for your email of 30 January 2026 and for taking the time to provide further detail on the types of information held in relation to trunk road LED lighting. I appreciate your engagement and your efforts to assist. I would like to clarify at the outset that my request remains a formal request und...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 8 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: EIR/202600505398
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland A78 Trunk Road temporary 20 mph Speed Restriction Order: EIR Review

Original request 202600502923 Under FOISA, I request disclosure of all information provided to Ministers in support of: 1. The A78 Trunk Road (Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay) Temporary 20mph Speed Restriction Order 2026; and 2. Any other similar temporary speed restriction orders currently submitted to Ministers for cons...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: EIR/202600503485 Review of 202600502923
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Procurement staff salary information for Scottish Government Executive Agencies: FOI release

Please provide the salary range (or salary band, where applicable) for the most senior procurement lead within each Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. For clarity, I am seeking the salary information for the individual holding the highest level procurement role within each agency, typically titled “Head of Pr...

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

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600503458
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Procurement staff salary information for Scottish Government Non Ministerial Offices: FOI release

Please provide the salary range (or salary band, where applicable) for the most senior procurement lead within each Non-Ministerial Office of the Scottish Government. For clarity, I am seeking the salary information for the individual holding the highest level procurement role within each organisation, typically titled...

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

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600503462
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Senior Procurement staff salary information for Scottish Government Executive Non Departmental Public Body (Executive NDPB): FOI release

Please provide the salary range (or salary band, where applicable) for the most senior procurement lead within each Executive Non-Departmental Public Body (Executive NDPB) of the Scottish Government. For clarity, I am seeking the salary information for the individual holding the highest level procurement role within ea...

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

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600503463
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

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

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 automatically suppressed, paused, or can...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600503214
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland concessionary bus travel statistics: FOI release

For 2009/10, 2014/15 and each of the past five financial years (2020/21 to 2024/2025): The total number of concessionary passenger bus journeys in Scotland, broken down by age brackets: aged 0-9 10-15 16-22 60-65 66-70 71-75 76-80 81-85 86-90 91+ If it is not possible to break down the data into these age brackets, ...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600504014
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Affordable Housing Supply Programme information: FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent to Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the Scottish Government's new 'More Homes Scotland' agency. 2. Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the Scottish Government's new 'More Homes Scotland' agency. 3. A confirmation of how much funding will be put aside for rural and is...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: FOI/202600503427
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

NHS Ayrshire and Arran funding and NHS Dental provision: FOI release

The First Minister and the Health Secretary have on many occasions now stated that the Government is committed to ending the 8.30am Scramble at GP Surgeries and also having Zoom , Teams consultations. So can you provide me with the following as NHS Ayrshire and Arran is saying this is not the case. 1. What Financial ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: Foi/202600502394
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Head of HR Shared Services correspondence regarding Civil Service Pension Scheme and Capita: FOI release

ALL correspondence sent by HEAD of SG PENSIONS TEAM about CIVIL SERVICE PENSION SCHEME/CAPITA from last TWO MONTHS

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600501879
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland Road traffic data: FOI release

You stated "I am making a FOI request dated 3/2/26. This request is specifically for the speed data obtained from the traffic data counter loops laid across the A84 in Callander between the junctions of Robertson Way and Vorlich Crecent between 9/10/25 - 11/11/25"

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600504722
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Delivery details of baby box sent to the Mayor of New York City: FOI release

A receipt, or confirmation of, the ‘Baby Box’ which the Scottish Government stated has been sent to Zohran Mamdani. A tracking number for the delivery of the ‘Baby Box’ which the Scottish Government stated has been sent to Zohran Mamdani. The total cost to send the ‘Baby Box’ to Zohran Mamdani.

FOI unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600503867
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, International, Public sector

Mind to Mind mental health campaign costs: FOI release

The financial cost of creating and promoting these campaign materials How the Mind to Mind Stakeholder Toolkit differs from other resources and toolkits widely available online How the impact of the campaign will be evaluated

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501497
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland road safety framework: FOI release

I'd like to request information through FOI legislation. Could you supply all analysis undertaken on each target of the Road Safety Framework to 2030, and whether it has been achieved, and the current progress made on this, as well as whether it is likely to be achieved or fail? i.e a 50 per cent reduction in fatal a...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600502574
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland concessionary bus travel statistics: FOI release

1. Travel Diary - Count of Local Bus stages per head of residential population, excluding coach trips: Total for 2023 and 2024 separately if possible or 2023+2024 combined if sample sizes are otherwise too small Split by age group: 0-15 (if available?) 16-21 22-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ 2. Also please can ...

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments

Published: 2026-03-25
Reference: FOI/202600503256
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport