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 funding to the planned investment in the Kibble Secure Unit: FOI release

The following information: Was the decision to award Scottish Government funding (as announced by Natalie Don Innes to Parliament on 8.10.25) to the planned investment in the Kibble Secure Unit to build 2-3 , 4 bedded units to supplement existing secure capacity subject to a public procurement process? If so, please p...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496667
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Creditor petitions and Council Tax sequestrations (2023–2025): FOI release

1. How many creditor petitions were awarded for sequestration in 2023-2025? 2. How many of these were for council tax arrears? 3, Can you list the local authorities which were granted an award of sequestration from the court? 4. What was the average debt for a council tax creditor petition for sequestration?

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496674
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister’s social media channels: FOI release

I would like to ask a question about a number of videos which the First Minister has taken to posting from his private Social Media profiles. These videos appear to be taken inside Scottish Government property and look to be professionally filmed and edited, but there is nothing to say whether these are privately funde...

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

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496893
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bridge damage & heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) traffic on A9 between Inverness & Thurso: FOI release

"Can you advise how many bridges have been damaged due to renewable energy infrastructure being moved on the roads between Inverness and Thurso over the last year. Can you advise how much more heavy duty traffic there is, bearing in mind that millions of pounds has just been spent to put in a new bridge at Naver"

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497906
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A78 trunk road inspection & maintenance schedule: FOI release

This is a formal request under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. I am requesting information regarding the up-to-date A78 Trunk Road Inspection & Maintenance Schedule. Please provide this information at your earliest convenience."

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence contracts 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500499124
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Energy bills statement calculation and justification: FOI release

The full calculations and justification for the following statement made by Mr. Swinney during FMQs: “There will, of course, be consequences for the public. Their energy bills will not be cut by the £300 that was proposed by the Labour Party. Energy bills will still be, on average, £340 a year higher than the Prime Mi...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495894
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Community Payback Orders (CPO) – Unpaid work statistics: FOI release

You asked if there are more up to date figures than those published in the report Community Payback Orders – Unpaid Work or Other Activity Requirements – February 2025 - gov.scot.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496757
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Policy on Deletion of Messages on Apps during Covid-19: FOI release

1. Provide full and transparent details on 'the government policy used to permit the deliberate deletion of public data, and evidence, from Whatsapp during COVID" expressed by Anas Sarwar during First Ministers Questions - 20th November 2025 in Hollyrood. First Minister John Swinney's response was, and I quote: "...To...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts whatsapp s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495382
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government’s engagements with NHS Boards in relation to winter preparedness planning: FOI release

In light of the publishing of the Scottish Government’s surge and winter preparedness in health and social care services national planning priorities and principles, whether the Scottish Government has received a finalised document from health boards outlining their operational surge and winter preparedness plans for 2...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.1 s.2 s.3

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495527
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Exceptional Circumstances guidance issued to Scottish Local Authorities: FOI release

1. Whether the Scottish Government provided guidance and/or advice to Scottish Local Authorities as to the definition of "Exceptional Circumstances" (reference SSI 2021 No. 289 Clause 5B) and/or under what circumstances Exceptional Circumstances should be considered by Scottish Local Authorities. 2. Copies of any/all ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.5B s.19 s.3 s.20 s.72 s.4A s.6

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496382
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Costs incurred from the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme: FOI release

The total cost taken up by government, regarding the number of young people who have been issued with free travel passes for public transport, August 2023, September 2023, October 2023, November 2023 and total cost in years prior to dates above: 2022 2021 2020 2019

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500497360
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government spend on funding support and counselling: FOI release

From FOI 202500490388: Email from [Redacted S.38(1)(b)] MIWFM - Head of Facilities Services (Sent: 21 August 2025 09:05) "The personal toll on individuals has been significant, with SG now funding support and counselling to help mitigate the impact of this workload and the wider targeted commentary." Under The Freed...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1)

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500496138
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Data for children attending school from Mull: FOI release

1. The number of days lost due to ferry or weather issues. 2. The impact of lost school days on the learning and the educational outcomes of these students. 3. The frequency with which Google Classroom (or indeed parental/carer support) is relied upon if students are unable to attend school for the reasons highlighte...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.5 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495326
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

“Flexible” four day teaching week correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Jenny Gilruth and her advisors regarding the plans to introduce a “flexible” four day teaching week that were announced on 20 November 2025.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494680
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Civil Contingencies in Scotland information: FOI release

1. Please identify and outline what measures the Scottish Government (SG) (and their Officials) take to assure that those Cat 1 and Cat 2 organisations in Scotland (which SG are responsible for) meet the legislative requirements of the Act and its Regulations. 2. Please also identify when the last Audit was undertaken...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500497541
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Four-day teaching week or compressed school week briefing materials: FOI release

All any briefing notes, submissions, presentations, ministerial updates, or internal papers produced since 1 January 2022 which relate to a four-day teaching week or compressed school week.

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

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494933
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Nutrition Scotland funding information: FOI release

According to its website Nutrition Scotland receives funding from the Scottish Government: https://www.nutritionscotland.org/about/partners-funders-projects/#Funders For each of the years 2023/24 and 2024/25: 1. How much funding was given to Nutrition Scotland? 2. What was the funding used for?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494873
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy's Vulnerable Person’s Policy information: FOI release

1. The AiB’s Vulnerable Person’s Policy - as applicable at any time since October 2017 & all relevant instructions and guidance as to how the said Vulnerable Person Polic(ies) are required to be interpreted and acted upon by: AiB staff. subcontractor agents. 2. Confirmation as to whether (or not) such compliance is a...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494825
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister's taxation claim evidence and correspondence: FOI release

1. What evidence the Scottish Government has to substantiate the claim made by the First Minister on 13 November 2025 that: ‘we’ve maintained our manifesto commitments in relation to taxation’. 2. All correspondence between the First Minister, Senior Civil Servants and Special Advisers regarding this claim since 13 No...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494899
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Mental health lived experience queries: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government agree that people should be free to share their psychiatric lived experiences, both to help the individual and the wellbeing of others? Examples that support such a belief would be the Scottish Government funding of See Me, and Mind to Mind, on NHS Inform, which I understand is fully fun...

FOI unclear 75 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500493659
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cost for attendance at the Westminster Budget announcement: FOI release

The total cost of all who were in London for the announcement of the 2025 Westminster Budget, relating only to the cost of attending including travel.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495641
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of staff in the Desk Kit Help Desk Team: FOI release

How many STAFF {including GRADE} are in the SCOTISH GOVERNMENT DESK KIT HELP DESK team.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495969
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Annual spend on consultants by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: The total annual spend on consultants by Social Security Scotland in each of the last five financial years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25). Request for information 2: A breakdown of this spending by contract or project, if possible: 1. Supplier name 2. Purpose of the work 3....

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495803
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Road traffic fatality statistics and 20mph speed limit costs: EIR release

1. Please could you advise on the total cost of administration/implementing signs etc for the new 20 mph speed limits in towns/villages throughout Scotland in 2025? 2. Please could you advise on pedestrian fatalities from vehicles within towns/villages in the last 5 years? 3. Please could you advise on driver fatalit...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: EIR/202500494269
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minutes from maternity & neonatal taskforce meetings: FOI release

You asked for “the minutes of the Maternity & Neonatal taskforce meetings."

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: FOI/202500497734
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector