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

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Retired male police officer statistics: FOI release

1) The number of retired male police officers who were receiving a pension from the SPPA as at 1st January 2024. (Please do not include those in receipt of a widowers pension). 2) The number of these retired officers who died between 1st January 2024 and 31st December 2024. 3) The average age of these officers who di...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600505452
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Software based data destruction information: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please provide 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 destructio...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600506239
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Children involved in sexual exploitation and prostitution-related offences: FOI release

1. Any Scottish Government policy documents, guidance, circulars, or frameworks (current or historic) that addressed how children (persons under 18) involved in prostitution or sexual exploitation should be treated by public authorities. 2. When Scottish Government policy formally moved to recognise that children invo...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.12 s.20 s.8 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500163
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government’s statement regarding tax payers in Scotland: FOI release

In relation to Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government’s statement on Tuesday 13 January that "As a result, even more people in Scotland can expect to pay less tax than if they lived in England, Northern Ireland or Wales. That’s over 55 per cent of Scots set to pay less income tax because they live in Scotla...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.2 s.5 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600501499
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Applications for Active Travel infrastructure Fund Tier 2 Design and Construction 2026-27: FOI release

Local Authorities and Regional Transport Partnerships had until 9th January to apply for Active Travel infrastructure Fund Tier 2 Design and Construction 2026-27 funds. Did you receive any applications from Aberdeen City Council or NESTRANS? If so, i) are those submissions available for public viewing and ii) what is t...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence briefings

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600503575
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) registration data report and teacher supply briefing: FOI release

1. Confirmation if the Cabinet Secretary for Education has been presented with analysis of why teachers are leaving the teaching profession in Scotland. 2. If it’s the case that the Cabinet Secretary for Education has been presented with that analysis, then please provide the latest copy of that analysis.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500752
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - NorthLink Ferries running cost query: FOI release

How much, if anything, Transport Scotland or the Scottish Government provides the contractors (Serco) to run the NorthLink ferry service.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600501833
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial private office staff pay information: FOI release

The pay bill for each and all ministerial private offices for January, February and March 2026 as set out below: Minister X: 2 staff : total base pay = X Total overtime = Y Total pay = Z % of overtime to base pay = A Allowances = B

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600512986
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial harassment complaints policy queries: FOI release

In relation to the following harassment policy: https://www.gov.scot/publications/handling-of-harassmentcomplaints- involving-current-or-former-ministers/ 1. Is the policy still in use? 2. How many complaints has the Government received about current Ministers from January 2020 to the present day? 3. How many compla...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600513739
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 commitment query: FOI release

You asked if the following fifteen commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government and asked us to provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge.

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502668
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government tickets 2026 FIFA World Cup: FOI release

1. How many tickets have the Scottish Government requested for any World Cup 2026 games for Scottish Government staff or officials such as cabinet secretaries or the first minister? 2. If possible, can you provide a breakdown of who the tickets are for and for what games? 3. Has anyone in the Scottish Government, off...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600499901
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Compensation queries Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: I refer to the Stage II complaint response issued by Social Security Scotland (CE1MUI931264/25), in which it is stated that: “Social Security Scotland has no policy or scheme in place for offering compensation.” In order to understand whether this statement is accurate, supported by policy ...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499775
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Reserve list for the role of Client Support Advisor query: FOI release

In relation to Social Security Scotland’s reserve list for the role of Client Support Advisor - Mid Lothian (1266), I am writing to ask if any more job offers have been made in Edinburgh.

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600512450
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government annual consolidated accounts: FOI release

The annual cost in the last financial year of the devolved Government in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516756
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

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

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600506305
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland - road casualty data for children, cyclists and motorcyclists: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 please can you tell me: 1. How many children became casualties on Scotland's roads in 2024? 2. How many of them died? 3. How many cyclists became casualties on Scotland's roads in 2024? 4. How many of them died? 5. How many motorcyclists became casualties on Scotland's roa...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600505692
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Casualties on Scottish roads statistics: FOI release

1. How many children became casualties on Scottish roads in 2022 and 2023 and how many died? 2. How many cyclists became casualties on Scottish roads in 2022 and 2023 and how many died? 3. How many motorcyclists became casualties on Scottish roads in 2022 and 2023 and how many died?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600512442
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Information regarding road works around Rosyth and the forth and queensferry bridges: EIR release

I understand there are ongoing works around ROSYTH and the forth and queensferry bridges which are managed by Bear Scotland . I’m looking under an information request to get copies of the details of work going on on the approaching roads and actual bridges . I’m looking to establish how long works are scheduled for, w...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600513244
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Election related communications mentioning Reform UK: FOI release

A copy of any emails, instant messages, texts, or handwritten notes by the permanent secretary or director-generals which mention the Reform party in the context of the Holyrood election.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516320
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - details of future recruitment campaigns: FOI release

The information I am hoping to attain, relates to recruitment at Social Security Scotland. Request for information 1: What plans are in place for recruitment for the remainder of the year? Request for information 2: Will there be campaigns for Client Managers specifically? Request for information 3: When will be the...

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

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/20260050853
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector, Work and skills

Constitutional Futures Division meeting requests and correspondence: FOI release

For the period 27th August 2023 - 17th January 2025, please provide the names of all persons or organisations who requested to meet (in person or virtually) with the Constitutional Futures Division, and had that request turned down. Please also provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and such person...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600512112
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government staff canteen facilities information: FOI release

1. What is the total annual cost of operating staff canteen facilities across all Scottish Government buildings for each of the last five financial years? 2. Please provide a breakdown of canteen operating costs (e.g. staffing, food procurement, utilities, maintenance, and external contracts) for the most recent finan...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.1

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600513423
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Closure of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing businesses: FOI release

How many farming businesses have closed in Scotland in the last 10 years (please can you break that up by year and region).

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600500753
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Senior Civil Service (SCS) employee information: FOI release

Under foi I would like to request the number of “floating” SCS staff. This is staff who for example do not manage a usual directorate but are instead doing small projects or something else.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600509898
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government's unsecured expected energy consumption for Winter 2026 query: FOI release

As of 23rd March 2026, for the period Winter 2026 (1-Oct-26 to 31-Mar-27), what approximate percentage (%) of your organisation’s expected energy consumption remains unsecured / exposed to market pricing, please confirm: Organisation Name: - Scottish Government Electricity %: Gas %: -

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600513217
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector