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

National Mining Museum Scotland funding information: FOI release

Information regarding assessments of the National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) undertaken by the Scottish Government as part of allocating funds for 2025/26. 1. As part of allocating funds 2025/26 to the National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) did the Scottish Government assess the robustness of NMMS’s governance? 2....

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600510508
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Guidance and data on violence against teachers in schools: FOI release

1. Is there a definition for what constitutes violence against teachers in schools? 2. What is the Scottish Government's recommendation for a teacher or classroom assistant to navigate physical abuse? 3. Are there year groups within schools that exhibit the worst levels of physical violence against teaching staff?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508591
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Spend on For Women Scotland court case regarding trans prisoner rules: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on its court case against For Women Scotland about prison trans rules, with a breakdown of costs?

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509966
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Money spent on Chief Entrepreneur since creation of role: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Chief Entrepreneur since the role was created, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on, i.e. salary, expenses etc?

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509489
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Disclosure request regarding Operation Talla: FOI release

Did the Home Office or UK Government issue guidance to Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Ministers, or Police Scotland instructing that complaints or crime reports questioning COVID-19 policy (restrictions, vaccines, testing, public health data, fraud, misconduct) should not be recorded or investigated? If yes: • Who authoris...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600511030
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Contribution rates for firefighters: FOI release

1) Can you provide me with the current contribution rates for firefighters, please? 2) Can you also provide me with information as to whether these contribution rates will change in future and when that may be and also if these new rates are already known can you also provide those new rates, please?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.11 s.20

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600510567
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Late Freedom of Information responses that were delayed by Special Advisers: FOI release

Of the FOIs that have been returned late in the last six months, how many have been delayed by Special Advisers? Can you provide the communication from Special Advisers requesting delays for each of these case? On the 27/02/26 we sent a request for clarification to you asking: Of the FOI responses that have been ret...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507926
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding provided to Peace & Justice (SC026864) since 2021-22: FOI release

How much funding has been provided to Peace & Justice (SC026864) since 2021-22 with a breakdown by fiscal year.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509909
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on the European Friends of Scotland group: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government given/spent on the Scotland's Friends of Europe MEP group in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was for? Could you also provide the costs of goods and service in this?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508020
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation regarding publishing reports and papers about Scottish independence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about publishing reports/papers about Scottish independence, from the last month?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508249
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Advertising spend: FOI release

Request for information 1: Please can you disclose how much has been spent on advertising in the time periods; Between February 2025 and February 2026 Between February 2024 and January 2025

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508295
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish election voting and candidacy rights: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request all correspondence, meeting notes, or policy comparison documents between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2026 relating to how Scotland’s approach to foreign national voting and candidacy rights compares with or was coordinated with policy in England, Wales, or ...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517312
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Overall spend on agricultural subsidy IT system since 2016: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on its agricultural subsidy IT system overall since 2016, with a breakdown of all costs and per year?

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508243
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Clarification of Scottish Government's social media policy: FOI release

As you may be aware, using social media to denigrate your employer is treated as "gross misconduct" and usually results in dismissal. Does this apply to employees of the Scottish Government? I regularly see a member of your management "trolling" any post from the Scottish Government/SNP MPs and MSPs, First Minister. As...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600511076
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of meeting requests from For Women Scotland: FOI release

How many requests have been made by For Women Scotland for meetings with the Scottish Government in the last 12 months, and could you supply whether they were accepted or rejected and the reasons for this?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508036
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

List of all legal expenses in North Queensferry Community Trust case regarding Albert Hotel: FOI release

An itemised list of all legal expenses incurred by the Scottish Government in the recent case against the North Queensferry Community Trust, regarding the Albert Hotel.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508693
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Ownership responsibility for the eESS database and its design: FOI release

Can you please advise who has ownership responsibility for the database and its design?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508263
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information from registration system used for retailers who sell tobacco and vape products: FOI release

Information on how many licenses have been issued to date for shops or outlets that sell vapes in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600510305
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Details of live data and telephony contracts: FOI release

Information in relation to the following services: Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Data Centres, Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Unified Comms / Telephony, Contact Centre & Mobile. For each service, please could you share the following details for any live contracts currently in place: Contract Start Date Con...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600506383
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Assurance process information for software-based data erasure of end of life IT equipment: FOI release

The following recorded information held by your department regarding assurance processes for software based data erasure of end of life IT equipment. For clarity, this request relates solely to software based data destruction. Please exclude physical destruction methods such as shredding, crushing, degaussing or disin...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.2

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600506921
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on Scottish Government Net Zero campaign: FOI release

With reference to the campaign to highlight heat pump installation and the need to drive less announced on 11th February 2026 - the total sum of money budgeted by the Scottish Government to spend on said campaign, and an itemisation of how and where this campaign funding is expected to be spent on each of the heat pump...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600506933
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Winter Fuel Payment queries: FOI release

In relation to the Winter Fuel Payment: Request for information 1: In which months recipients are scheduled to receive their Winter Fuel Payment. Request for information 2: What steps were taken to inform recipients of the expected timing of their payment, including any letters or other forms of communication issued....

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508819
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Information on outstanding Pension Age Winter Heating Payments: FOI release

As of 1 March 2026 how many OAPs in Scotland entitled to receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment were still awaiting payment of that benefit?

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509128
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Total spend by the Scottish Government related to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

The total spend by the Scottish Government related to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 including any spend on the recent consultation related to this Act. (Please can this be broken up into categories of spend).

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600504057
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Exclusion of deer forests from Small Business Bonus Scheme and Fresh Start relief eligibility: FOI release

In terms of the Small Business Bonus Scheme for 2026-27 how does the Scottish Government plan to determine if venison has entered or will enter the human food chain to allow deer forests to be eligible for rates relief?

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600510518
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector