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

GP walk-in clinics information: FOI release

How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered so far? How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered on time? Which GP walk-in clinics have not been delivered on time? Which GP walk-in clinics are projected to be delayed? Of those delayed clinics, can you please state the new anticipated date for opening? Of th...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519516
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme applicants: FOI release

How many applicants have been successful in applying for heating oil help? Are oaps considered vulnerable within the scope for heating oil help? How many applicants not claiming benefits have been successful in claiming help for heating oil? Was heating Scotland website accuaracy checked prior to publication? How c...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.4

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600523285
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Number of applicants applying for Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme: FOI release

How many applicants have applied for heating oil support? How many applicants have been successful in grant application How many discretionary payments have been awarded to vulnerable people not claiming any benefits Was there consideration for applicants with life threatening illness such as OAPs who do not or cann...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600523708
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Materials issued to political parties on new parliamentary candidacy rules: FOI release

Copies of all guidance, briefing notes or circulars issued by the Scottish Government to registered political parties between 1 January 2024 and 31 May 2026 explaining the new candidacy rights for foreign nationals with limited leave to remain, including any advice on how parties should verify eligibility.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517355
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership COVID funding clawback details: FOI release

Coronavirus (COVID-19): mental health - transition and recovery plan. and:- Clawback of COVID funding from West Dunbartonshire HSCP in 2022. I request information on what consideration was given to long-term mental health issues arising from Covid-19, as acknowledged in the above plan. 'This plan outlines our respo...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516939
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister’s diary entries involving refugee charities: FOI release

All diary entries for the First Minister (John Swinney and Humza Yousaf) that include meetings or calls with refugee charities from January 2023 to present.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517303
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Emergency Heating Oil Scheme figures: FOI release

Would you please answer these questions on behalf of Home Heating Advice Scotland, in respect of the Scottish Government’s Emergency Heating Oil Scheme? 1) As of the beginning of May (01/05/26) How many applications for emergency Heating oil help have been received? 2) How many awards have been made of today’s date a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) s.3

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516655
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Applicant bank account verification processes: FOI release

Request for information 1: What process is in place to ensure applicant bank accounts are confirmed as correct at the application stage and what process does Social Security Scotland follow when bank details differ on a new application when there are different bank details for previous applications. Request for infor...

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516521
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Educational attainment and outcomes for refugee pupils: FOI release

1. Attainment data (literacy, numeracy, qualifications) for pupils recorded as refugees or asylum seekers compared to the general population. 2. School exclusion rates and attendance data for this group. 3. Any data on progression to further education or employment.

FOI unclear 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517210
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

International Development and Climate justice programme safeguarding incidents: FOI release

You asked for information on the number of safeguarding incidents which have been reported in relation to Scottish Government international development and climate justice programmes, in reference to the recently published guidance update on this topic.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600525916
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Todrig judicial review legal costs: FOI release

I would like to make a FOI request regarding the Todrig Judicial review, that took place in January 2026. It is understood that the Scottish Government lost the judicial review and has had to pay its legal costs, and some legal costs incurred by the petitioner. Please could you provide the total legal cost incurred b...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516259
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total value of commercial fishing landings in Hoy and Longhope: EIR release

The total value of commercial fishing landings in the last 12 months in Longhope. You then revised your request in your email of 12 May 2026 to ask to “include the landings in Hoy, as well as Longhope”.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600516433
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Clarification on post-election ministerial resignations: FOI release

Further to your letter with reference 202600514471, and now that new Ministers have been appointed following the Scottish general election, I am writing to ask for clarification on (a) exactly when the following former Ministers left office, and (b) whether they (i) resigned, or (ii) were removed from office by the F...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517742
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Occupancy rates and hybrid working policy for Dundee-based staff: FOI release

Request for information 1: The total number of staff who work at Agnes Husband House, Dundee, broken down by each month since Social Security Scotland moved into this location. Please also provide a breakdown of staff numbers by department in each of these months. Request for information 2: Any data held showing the...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600515955
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Rehabilitation, reintegration and reconviction queries: FOI release

1. What are the recidivism rates for East Dumbartonshire? - How many people from East Dumbartonshire end up back in prison upon release? 2. What are the recidivism rates for different areas across the East Dumbartonshire Council area? 3. What do the terms ‘rehabilitation’ and ‘reintegration’ mean? 4. What support is...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516022
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Internal guidance on requirements of IR35 tax rules: FOI release

Please provide any internal guidance, policies, or legal advice on the use of former employees via agencies or limited companies in relation to IR35 tax rules since 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517878
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - McCloud Remedy Teachers' Remediable Service Statements queries: FOI release

1) As of the date of this request, of those teachers who retired on or before 31 Dec 2022 how many have been issued with a Remediable Service Statement (RSS) as part of the McCloud remedy? Please provide the total number. 2) As of the date of this request, how many teachers who retired on or before 31 Dec 2022 have no...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600517157
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy - Staff private health insurance queries: FOI release

During the 2025-26 financial year: The total amount spent by your organisation on funding or subsidising private healthcare/medical insurance for your staff during the 2025-26 financial year. A summary or copy of the private healthcare policy/policies currently available to your staff. Please include details regarding...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600517114
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Press Office details: FOI release

For each devolved government department/office in Government: 1. Email address 2. Phone Number 3. Number of staff employed 4. Annualised salary cost for the Communications Team

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515428
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Number of Scottish Government staff accessing Proton or Nord VPN accounts: FOI release

Please provide a log of the number of Scottish Government staff accessing Proton or Nord VPN accounts/email accounts from Scottish Government IT equipment. Please provide the number of staff and their Directorate, for example: Proton - 2 staff - Directorate for Mental Health Nord VPN - 2 staff - Directorate for Envi...

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515253
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Framework Agreement information for January 2023: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the Framework Agreements that were being used in January 2023 for the following Frameworks: 1. Temporary Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services (North) - Ref: SP-18-12 2. Temporary Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services (South) - Ref: SP-18...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 8 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515849
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) statistics: FOI release

Please provide aggregated statistical information relating to Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) for students in higher education in Scotland. Time period: 1 January 2023 to the most recent academic year available. Please include: 1. The number of students receiving DSA each academic year. 2. Where available, the n...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515565
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information relating to engagement between Scottish Government and Palantir Technologies: FOI release

1. Whether the Scottish Government has ever entered into any contractual or commercial arrangements with Palantir Technologies. If so, please provide details including dates, purpose, and value. 2. Please provide any recorded information held relating to any contact or engagement between the Scottish Government and Pa...

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/20260051551
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Qualifications of health and social care practitioners advising on Adult Disability Payment application: FOI release

Request for information 1: The medical qualifications of individual “specialists” that were advising the case workers. Request for information 2: A copy of your Disability Equality Impact Assessment.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600515908
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Staff private health insurance queries: FOI release

This is an information request relating to private health insurance for staff. Please provide me with the following information for the 2025-26 financial year: 1) The total amount spent by your organisation on funding or subsidising private healthcare/medical insurance for your staff during the 2025-26 financial year ...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600516916
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector