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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22,922 matching releases

Disclosure Scotland transgender & non-binary applicants page: FOI release

Please provide a copy of the risk assessment carried out by you (and any related information) for the statement made on your website dated 1st April 2025 which is headed, 'Information for transgender & non-binary disclosure applicants'.

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

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500486157
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Pride in Place Programme funding allocation discussions: FOI release

Any recorded information held by the Scottish Government on discussions between it and the UK Government on allocation of funding for the UK's Pride in Place Programme funding allocations. Any recorded information held by the Scottish Government on discussions between it and Scottish Local Authorities on the allocatio...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500488838
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Communities and third sector, Public sector

Oversight mechanisms of Techscaler contract: FOI release

You asked for information that relates to the oversight mechanisms of the £42 million provided to techscaler. What are the oversight mechanisms that ensure the money is spent with accountability.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500486826
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme information: FOI release

I recently saw a post from the First Minister saying that the free bus scheme had hit a figure of 250,000 for young people in Scotland. Can you please provide the following information: 1. How much has this cost to provide these 250,000 bus journeys? 2. What budget did this come out of? 3. What is the breakdown by reg...

FOI not held 40 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500488742
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information: a) The total number of landholdings the Scottish Government anticipates the provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill as amended after Stage 2 will apply to. b) The total number of landholdings the Scottish Government anticipates the provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.4 s.6

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500489305
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Section 8 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2019: FOI release

You asked for Confirmation that Section 8 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 has not yet been commenced.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.8

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500488634
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A75 and A77 road and lane closure statistics: EIR release

You asked for: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th September 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th September 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th September 2025. 4. The num...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500490030
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Local authority participatory budgeting: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Each year from 2017 to 2025, how much money in each Scottish local authority's budget was subject to participatory budgeting. 2. Each year from 2017 to 2025, what percentage of each Scottish local authority's budget was subject to participatory budgeting (for the purpose of assessing progress toward...

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

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500489708
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Actions to improve Gaelic and Scots language skills: FOI release

You asked for what actions have been undertaken so far by the Scottish Government to boost Gaelic and Scots language since the bill passed.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500486935
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding "A Fresh Start with Independence": FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture regarding the “A Fresh Start with Independence” policy paper. Inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.38 s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500488712
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A84 traffic speed survey costs: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “Please provide me with a detailed cost breakdown for the traffic speed survey carried out on the A84 through Callander between 13 and 19 April 2024, including consultation (prior to or during the survey), staffing, equipment, analysis and any other costs.”

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500489481
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care meetings on GP walk-in centres: FOI release

You asked for a list of the meetings (in person or virtual) involving Neil Gray at which the subject of GP walk-in centres was discussed.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1)

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500488923
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

GP and dentist retirement statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Please provide the following information for 2024 and 2025 to date, broken down by year: 1) How many people have retired from a GP role? 2) How many GPs have retired before their state retirement age? 3) How many people have retired from a dentist role? 4) How many dentists...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500490998
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Gaelic and Scots 2025/2026 Budget spend: FOI release

You asked for a full list of how the Scottish Government's £35.7 million for Gaelic projects has been spent, or will be spent?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500492044
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Future Farming Investment Scheme assessment of applications: EIR release

Any information about which software systems or other digital programmes were used to assess applications to the Future Farming Investment Scheme. Confirmation of whether any AI tools were used to assist in assessing applications to the Future Farming Investment Scheme.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500494708
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information regarding interim or contingency workers engaged in the Social Security Programme: FOI Review

Original request 202500485221 I am requesting information about interim or contingency workers engaged in the Social Security Programme. For the purposes of this request, “interim or contingency workers” includes all agency staff, consultants, contractors, temporary staff, fixed-term hires brought in via an external r...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.21(4) s.17(1) s.33(2) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500485258 Review of 202500485221
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Ministers meeting with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) details: FOI Review

Original request 202500479154 On the 10th on June 2025, Scottish Ministers met with the EHRC. Please provide the minutes from that meeting - including the names of those in attendance and the length of the meeting.

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500485646 Review of 202500479154
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Further information regarding acquittals: FOI release

You asked for further information relating to acquittals following our FOI response 202500483505 issued 2 October 2025.

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

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500487507
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Developing the Young Workforce North East funding query: FOI release

Amount of funding provided to Developing the Young Workforce North East in the following years Total amount provided in the following years 25/26 24/25 23/24 22/23 21/22 20/21

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500487945
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector, Work and skills

British Business Awards dinner information: FOI release

1) The full guest list of the event attended by the Deputy First Minister on 18 June 2025 with Anas Sarwar and Lord Haughey. 2) Whether any Scottish Government officials accompanied the Deputy First Minister at this dinner. Please also provide any notes or minutes held by the Scottish Government that documented what h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500486908
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Target for reducing the number of civil servants information: FOI release

On 30th September 2025 Shona Robison appeared before the Finance and Public Administration Committee. She was asked about the target for reducing the number of civil servants, and said this: “So for example we need to lead by example and there have been changes made in Director, DG territory, to make sure that we can’...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500486971
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Education Scotland information on holding or collection of data about a pupil's sex at birth: FOI release

Does Education Scotland, either directly or through any of its data providers such as SEEMiS, hold or collect data about a pupil’s sex at birth? If yes, how is this data obtained? Please provide details on: All data fields related to gender and sex. How these specific data fields are kept up to date. If and how this...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500487122
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ukrainian refugee queries: FOI release

The total cost to the Scottish Government to date in supporting Ukrainian refugees arriving in Scotland since the start of the conflict in Ukraine Any forecasted or projected costs for supporting Ukrainian refugees in Scotland over the next two financial years. Copies of any current plans, policy papers, or internal ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1)

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500484432
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector

Physical education in schools data: FOI release

1. The number of primary schools in Scotland who did not meet, or did not report whether they met, the primary PE target (2 hours) in 2023/24 and 2024/25. 2. The number of secondary schools in Scotland who did not meet, or did not report whether they met, the secondary PE target (2 periods) in 2023/24 and 2024/25. 3....

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500490313
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Road traffic accidents involving non-UK resident drivers in Scotland: FOI release

1. The number of road traffic accidents in Scotland involving foreign or non-UK resident drivers (e.g., overseas licence holders, tourist drivers, or vehicles registered outside the UK). 2. If available, please provide: Annual figures for the most recent five years. Breakdown by accident severity (fatal, serious, sli...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500487513
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport