Scottish Government FOI Index

16,099releases indexed

25,578attachments found

29.9avg calendar days

5,944partially withheld

2020-11-09oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 5,944 unclear 5,386 not held 2,303 released 996 already published 536 cost limit 470 clarification 234 withheld 178 transferred 52

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3717 s.20 3156 s.34(1) 2884 s.39(2) 2474 s.30 2180 s.17(1) 2119 s.25(1) 1821 s.10(4) 1480 s.11(2) 1202 s.29(1) 892 s.2 892 s.3 676

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 956 releases · 28.4 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 791 releases · 30.4 avg days Marine Directorate 624 releases · 27.4 avg days Learning Directorate 550 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 532 releases · 27.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Constitution Directorate 501 releases · 35.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 497 releases · 40.9 avg days

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5,386 matching releases

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Firefighter pension scheme Remedial Service Statement data: FOI release

1. As of 1 January 2026, how many RSS have been issued to retired, fully protected firefighters? 2. As of 1 January 2026, how many RSS have been issued to retired firefighters with tapered protection? 3. As of 1 January 2026, how many RSS have been issued to retired firefighters with no protection? 4. As of 1 Januar...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600500624
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Copy of Local Electricity Network Coordination Group minutes: FOI release

Local Electricity Network Coordination Group minutes. The last set of Minutes for this group was 22nd August 2024. It states that the next meeting was scheduled for 21st November 2024. No further minutes seem available online. Can I obtain, or be directed to, a copy of minutes for all subsequent meetings and if the n...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498422
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Group away day query: FOI release

During 2025, on how many occasions did Transport Scotland officials hold a group away-day, training or similar event in St Andrews, Fife? How many Transport Scotland officials attended each event? For each event, how many arrived in St Andrews: (a) by car (b) by taxi from Leuchars railway station (c) by taxi from el...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498495
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Average wait time for Disclosure Scotland to review applications: FOI release

What the average wait time for a review is, what external partners are dealt with on average with each application and when people are chased for updates for this.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495047
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Details of telephone call between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

On 17 December 2025, it was reported in the media that Angela Constance apologised to Professor Alexis Jay via phone call. Angela Constance apologises to grooming gangs expert - BBC News In regard to this phone call 1. Were any minutes from this phone meeting taken? Please provide them if so. 2. Was Ms Constance pro...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498789
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government's current recruiting managers guidance: FOI release

I would like to request a copy of the most recent version of the Scottish Government's Recruiting Managers Guidance. If this document is no longer held under this specific title, please provide the document which would be considered the closest match.

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600506667
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Publication of extra-regio activity figures query: FOI release

Why has the Scottish Government not published any update to these figures since May 2024? When is an update expected to be published? https://www.gov.scot/publications/extra-regio-satellite-accounts-1998-2023/.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498417
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Statistics on casualties occurring on roads with a speed limit of 30mph or less: FOI release

In reference to published figures for casualties occurring on roads with a speed limit of 30mph or less, you asked: "I would therefore make a freedom of information request for a detailed copy of these statistics along with any related paperwork or analysis that has been done which has been used as evidence in arrivin...

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Copy of Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords: FOI release

An electronic copy of a previous version of the following document: Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords. Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords - gov.scot If possible, a copy of the version that was current in March 2023. If this is not possible, please could I have a ver...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500498658
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government expenditure on therapy sessions via The Keil Centre: FOI release

1. How much SG has spent on individual or team therapy sessions via The Keil Centre in 2025. 2. How much SG has spent on individual or team therapy sessions via The Keil Centre in 2024. 3. How much SG has spent on individual or team therapy sessions via The Keil Centre in 2023. 4. How much SG has spent on individual...

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500499186
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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