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

Utilisation of annual funding provided to RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) for Abernethy Reserve: FOI release

I was wanting it to show what the funding was given for - eg, agricultural, forestry or whatever. Could you update this to show the what various grants were for on a yearly basis?

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600516035
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Pension Age Disability Payment stoppage queries: FOI release

1. Why are PADP payments stopped when someone goes into hospital / council-funded care? 2. If someone has disability support needs beyond what the hospital / care home can provide, and these are not being met (or fully met) via the care home / hospital or via other council funding during the period in which the person ...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600515345
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Details of funding provided for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision: FOI release

1. What amount of funding did the Scottish Government provide to the organisation ESOL Scotland for the delivery of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) provision delivered online during the financial year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026? 2. Was this funding extended beyond 31 March 2026? If so, please provide...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600513819
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Education, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Information relating to ScotWind option fees: FOI release

Information relating to ScotWind option fees, specifically: 1) Regarding the £756 million in ScotWind option fees that has been received, how much of this revenue has been used to date and for what purposes. 2) Can this list be broken down into individual projects where possible, and not just general themes.

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514906
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Funding paid to Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) towards Abernethy Reserve: FOI release

Could you tell me what grants/funding the RSPB reserve at Abernethy Reserve has received from ScotGov over the last 10 years. Including agricultural subsidies, wildlife grants, restoration projects, deer management projects. And any others. If I could have this on a yearly basis that would be helpful.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514068
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Payments made from Scottish Government to BrewDog: FOI release

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

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600514597
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - data relating to NHS Remedy cases: FOI release

At the Scottish Parliament Public Audit committee, Dr Stephen Pathirana, Chief Executive Officer stated that the “bulk” of NHS staff would receive their Remedy information by the end of 2026. On the basis that this statement was made to the Committee, I assume that the SPPA have a clear, defined plan to support this st...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.6

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: FOI/202600513615
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Topics covered at the Scottish Renewables Planning Conference: EIR release

Thank you for your email of 6 June 2026 requesting a copy, or summary, of the Chief Reporter’s remarks delivered at the conference.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.62

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: EIR/202600520658
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details of Civil Service Pension Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) arrangements: FOI release

My enquiry relates to staff in the core Scottish Government directorates and I am interested in the following financial years: 2025/26; 2024/25; 2023/24; 2022/21. - The number of civil servants (by grade/rank) that have made AVC payments - The mean average AVC contribution eg considering all AVC payments made and numbe...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512513
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Data on secure hospital care and number of beds: FOI release

Can I please make an FOI for the following information; i. How many secure hospitals are there, with a breakdown of each nation ii. A breakdown of how many secure hospitals per level of security (high/medium/low) iii. A map or document on the location of these hospitals iv. How many secure hospital beds are there in t...

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

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512278
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - queries regarding Remedial Service Statements for firefighter pensions: FOI release

The following request for information pertains to firefighter pensions. 1) In regard to the Sargeant judgment how many RSSs were identified as needing to be calculated in total? 2) Can you break down the total RSSs, which needed to be calculated, into specific categories? 3) In regard to issuing Remediable Service S...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.1

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600513769
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Current status of Section 8 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 in regards to Keeper Liabilities: FOI release

To confirm the current status of Section 8 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 in regards specifically to Keeper Liabilities and whether it, at present, has been commenced or not and whether there are any timescales in force that might suggest if/when it may come into force.

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.8

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600514549
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications Relating to Compensatory Planting at Carlinden Burn: EIR release

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I would like to request the following information: All internal and external communications (including but not limited to emails, meeting minutes, letters, reports, and file notes) between Scottish Forestry, FSFC Company 1 Ltd, and Vatte...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500475423
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

FOI requests submitted to the Scottish Government by the BBC & STV in 2025: FOI Review

Original request: 202600513933 (1) The total number of FOI requests made to the Scottish Government by the bbc in 2025 (2) The total number of FOI requests made to the Scottish Government by STV in 2025

FOI unclear 50 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600515534 Review of 202600513933
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Local Authority Chief Executive salary query: FOI release

My understanding is last year Scottish Government transferred responsibility for Local Authority Chief Executive salaries to COSLA. This resulted in a pay review involving COSLA and ALACE. Please correct me if this information is wrong. I also understand, if correct, this review also involved senior council officers, b...

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

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520712
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Coul Links proposed Golf Course application correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600517045 "Correspondence seeking or justifying, and permitting a further delay” in relation to “Post Report Consultation of parties” in respect of the Called In Planning Application for the Construction Of An 18 Hole Golf Course, Etc, At Land 1700m North West Of Embo Community Centre, Embo (Coul L...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600521208 Review of 202600517045
Directorate: Planning Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information on falsifying health records becoming a criminal offence: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government have any plans to make it a criminal offence for a care provider to falsify records to hide malpractice or must we continue accepting cruel and inhuman treatment? 2. Name one physical health issue that does not receive medical assistance through the NHS or partner agencies? 3. How much...

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

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520146
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Highland Council’s empty property relief data: FOI release

Relief was devolved on 1 April 2023, the Scottish Government has transferred £105 million per year to local government to spend as they see fit including on local relief for empty properties. Can you please answer the following points, I can sent this as a FOI request if required 1 Can you please supply the yearly am...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.25(1) s.1(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520887
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Anti-Racism delivery plan costs: FOI release

I am writing in relation to the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030, as published on your website. Please provide the following information: 1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030 along with either the ac...

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

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FO/202600524051
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications regarding the Scottish Government workforce project: FOI release

Every email sent and received by Director Annabel Turpie during week beginning 30/03/26 which relates to the project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600514761
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government workforce project team information: FOI release

1) How many people are working in project led by Director Annabel Turpie. 2) Set out the grades of the people working in the project. 3) Outline the job objectives of the people working in the project. 4) Present the business plan. 5) Provide the hybrid working team agreement for the project team.

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.4

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600514752
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government workforce project lead communications: FOI release

Every email sent and received by the project lead of "supporting high performance" during week beginning 23/03/26 which relates to Director Annabel Turpie's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600514800
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Capability review details regarding ministerial exit interviews: FOI release

As mentioned in a previous FoI about ministerial exit interviews, please provide all details of the “capability review” and “response to capability review” as referred.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600522229
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Refugee Council involvement in Warm Scots Welcome and Warm Scots Future: FOI release

1. The formal role of the Scottish Refugee Council in the development of the Warm Scots Welcome and Warm Scots Future policies. 2. Whether the Scottish Refugee Council was a member of any programme board, governance group, or steering group overseeing the Ukraine response. 3. Copies of any terms of reference or gover...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600521099
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Scottish Transport Projects Review queries and A1 traffic count information: FOI release

1. Could you inform me of the date of publication of the STPR2, (Scottish Transport Projects Review) I think it was on Dec. 8th 2022 although there may have been a draft published in early 2022. Since it's publication online have there been any amendments or updates and if there have been what are they? When was the o...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: FOI/202600519536
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport