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

Public funds being made available by Scottish Forestry to support the new organisation Forestry Training Service UK (FTSUK): FOI release

In the latest issue of Forestry Journal I read the following article about the new training organisation called FTSUK: https://www.forestryjournal.co.uk/features/forestry-journalfeatures/26059557.forestry-training-service-uk-will/ The article states: "FTSUK has also benefited from financial support to establish the co...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600517419
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Internships within the Scottish Government: FOI release

Scottish Government use internships, and if so, what is their prevalence; and if so, how does the government distinguish between volunteering and internships? If so, are any payments/ expenses made to those individuals.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.4

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600517508
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

British Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses (BAMAN) extended consultation response: FOI release

Recorded information confirming whether the updated and extended BAMAN response attached to the email of 14 February 2025 was accepted by the Scottish Government. Recorded information confirming whether the extended version replaced BAMAN’s original Citizen Space submission or was treated as supplementary material. Cop...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence briefings s.17

Published: 2026-08-06
Reference: FOI/202600528568
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Evidence for medical premises: FOI release

You asked for recorded information held from 1 January 2023 to the date of the FOI request relating to: 1. Any evidence, analysis, risk assessment, clinical advice, policy paper, briefing note, meeting note, or correspondence concerning whether cosmetic procedures such as skin tag removal, blemish removal, mesotherapy...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.3 s.4 s.25(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600522985
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Development of secondary legislation under the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the development of secondary legislation under the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026, specifically: 1. A list of all organisations, bodies, stakeholders and individuals who have been consulted, engaged or involved in discussions relatin...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600523109
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Funding provided by the Scottish Government to Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC): FOI release

1. Total funding provided or allocated by the Scottish Government for Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) in the last three years. 2. Breakdown of how this funding is distributed to local authorities.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517195
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Number of convictions in Scotland relating to offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988: FOI release

The number of convictions in Scotland for the past 5 years (20/05/2021 to 20/05/2026) relating to the following offences under the Road Traffic Act 1988: Section 143 – using a motor vehicle without insurance, including causing or permitting such use. Section 87 – driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, in...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.14 s.87 s.40A s.22 s.42 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600517818
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) and Non-surgical Procedures Bill development queries: FOI release

A list of all organisations invited to the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) meetings from 2023 to 2026. Documentation regarding the "Declaration of Interests" for SCIEG members, specifically identifying any dual memberships with the JCCP. Records of any outreach conducted to non-medic independent pr...

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

Published: 2026-08-05
Reference: FOI/202600515519
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 policing policy and Operation Talla: FOI release

1. Please clarify whether Scottish Ministers, the Permanent Secretary, or senior civil servants issued any instruction or strategic direction forming the basis of Operation Talla. 2. Please clarify whether any communication took place between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland relating to complaint handling, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.6

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: FOI/202600500771
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Social Security Scotland: information on hiring of vehicles from Enterprise Rent A Car: FOI release

Request for information 1: I would be grateful if you could provide all information regarding why Social Security Scotland is hiring vehicles from Enterprise Rent A Car. Request for information 2: Please also provide a table showing how many vehicles have been hired for each month since Jan 2024 and the associated c...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510522
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Rural housing funds remaining available for allocation: FOI release

1. As of April 2026, or the latest available date you can provide information for, how much of the £37m Rural and Island Housing Fund remains available to be allocated. 2. As of April 2026, or the latest available date you can provide information for, how much of the £25m Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund re...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence s.2

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600513796
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Details of pay supplements paid to those in qualifying roles: FOI release

Please provide the information on recruit / retention / supplement for roles that have receive pay specialist supplement over their standard remuneration. This is for core SG and agencies. Please breakdown as following: 1) Profession families that receive the allowance for example, Digital, Communications, Procurement...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510533
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Guidance on Rapid Transfer Home in the Last Days of Life: FOI release

Please provide clarification on the current status of Scottish Government regulations, guidance or policy relating to palliative and end-of-life care, specifically in relation to “Rapid Transfer Home in the Last Days of Life”. In particular, I would be grateful if you could confirm: 1. Whether the guidance or regulat...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.3

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510498
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Annual running and maintenance costs for various Scottish Government premises: FOI release

The annual running costs for the following Scottish Government premises: - Bute House - St Andrew’s House - Victoria Quay - Saughton House - Atlantic Quay You also requested that the response include figures for the past five years (2020–2025) and account for maintenance and repair costs, gas and electricity bills, a...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510261
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Kirkwood St & Cornwall St M8 footbridge replacement updates: FOI release

Please confirm current costs to date of Kirkwood St & Cornwall St M8 footbridge replacement. Please confirm the anticipated reopening date. The continued closure of these footbridges is now having a severe effect on access to employment and the ability of people living and working in the area to move about without ac...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600513199
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Registered property factors and number of properties on Property Factor Register: FOI release

1. The current number of registered property factors in Scotland. 2. The current number of properties recorded on the Property Factor Register as being factored. 3. Please provide the information in tabular form where possible.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510581
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Full methodology for estimated Non-surgical Procedures Bill compliance costs: FOI release

The Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment estimates compliance costs of £7,000 to £340,000 per business. Please provide the full methodology, assumptions, and data sources underlying this estimate, including the sources for both the low and high figures and the number of businesses to which each figure was applied...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510984
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Potential impact of World Cup bank holiday on NHS services: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could provide the content of all assessments regarding the impact on NHS services of the decision to declare a World Cup bank holiday on June 15. Please include any available projections for the impact on the number of inpatient / outpatient / day case appointments that day and any other NHS ...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600513082
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Overall spend and breakdown of costs for National Care Service policy: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent overall on its policy for a National Care Service since 2021 with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510561
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - information regarding advertised recruitment of Client Support Advisor: FOI release

Information relating to the recruitment of the advertised position of Client Support Advisor at Social Security Scotland (Ref: 1266). Request for information 1: The total number of applications received for the role. Request for information 2: The number of applicants who passed the initial sift/shortlisting stage. ...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600510746
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister and Commonwealth Games 2026 mascot: FOI release

You asked for all copies of communication where John Swinney was invited to be photographed with Finnie the 2026 mascot and the pictures taken at any location which features John Swinney and Finnie the mascot.

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

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600518770
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Empty Homes Partnership funding and statistics: FOI release

Question 1 a) In 2025-26, how much has the Empty Homes Partnership spent? b) Please provide as much detail as possible on what funding has been spent on. Question 2 a) In 2025-26 so far, how many empty homes have been brought back into use? b) Please break down by local authority.

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

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: FOI/202600509694
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Flood Risk Management Plans: EIR release

A full list of all the flood schemes across Scotland that were put forward for funding during the same cycle that the Peterculter Flood Protection Scheme application was made, and that the list includes the Cost Benefit Ratio (CBR) for each flood scheme.

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

Published: 2026-07-29
Reference: EIR/202600517341
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contracts and involvement with Israeli communication companies: FOI release

I would like to ask if Scotland has any contracts or involvement with Israeli communication companies. If so which ones?

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600512266
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Query relating to the 2018 Strategy for Veterans: FOI release

If the Scottish Government consider the terms of 2018 Strategy for Veterans, as a matter of course, in their political strategies such as providing funding or awarding compensation.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508474
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector