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

Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Taskforce meeting documents: FOI release

Documents from the most recent meeting of the Serious Organised Crime (SOC) Taskforce.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500493769
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Value of performance-related deductions applied to CalMac under the terms of the current Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) contract: FOI release

Provide the total value of performance-related deductions applied to CalMac under the terms of the current Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) contract for Contract Year 08 (CY08) — covering the period from the end of September 2023 to the end of September 2024 Contract Year 09 (CY09) — covering the period from t...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-01-15
Reference: FOI/202500487652
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Asylum seekers living in hotels in Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received to/from Scottish councils, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Asylum Seekers living in hotels in Scotland, from the last month? We then requested clarification from you on 2 October 20...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28 s.30 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-15
Reference: FOI/202500487036
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Raising of the Palestinian flag outside St Andrew’s House: FOI release

This should be treated as a single request and not aggregated with others. Please supply all items of information held by the Scottish Government related to the decision to raise the Palestinian flag outside St Andrew's House on 3 September 2025. https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/searc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.36(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484291
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Government briefings regarding nuclear power jobs: EIR release

All briefings for answering the topical question on nuclear power jobs at Scottish Parliament on 16 September.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: EIR/202500486696
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government Victims Taskforce Meeting: FOI release

"At the Scottish Government Victims Taskforce Meeting on 20th June 2024, an issue was discussed in the minutes regarding poor trauma informed practice. Issue 3e Victims being asked by the police to approach other possible victims. Who raised this issue and what was it specifically in relation to?"

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500495246
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Meetings regarding walk-in GP centres: FOI release

“In accordance with The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide the following information: 1) How many meetings were held on walk-in GP centres by the Scottish Government prior to them being announced by the First Minister on the 13th October 2025? 2) How many meetings were held by the Scottish Gov...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500495331
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

List of all job titles in the Honours and Protocols Team: FOI release

1. The list of all job titles in the Honours and Protocols Team 2. The current management structure (organogram or similar) of the ‘Honours and Protocols Team’, no staff personal names are required however job titles would be appreciated 3. Current job descriptions of those roles in the Honours and Protocols Team, ex...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484832
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Funding for Thrombectomy services: FOI release

A breakdown of expenditure from the £16million committed by the Scottish Government to fund a thrombectomy service, as set out in the 2023 Stroke Improvement Plan. If possible, please provide this expenditure broken down by health board. In Excel format

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484751
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding delivery of more GP appointments: FOI release

All correspondence and documentation held by the Scottish Government which answered, or attempted to answer, the questions asked by the Office of the First Minister in the above email (dated 6 May 2025).

FOI withheld 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486664
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Chair of the Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group payment details: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government given to Helena Kennedy in the last five years, with a breakdown of what the money went to?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486862
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) sporting sector application statistics: FOI release

You asked for the amount of PVG checks requested from organisations within the Sporting sector. On 8 October 2025 we asked you for more information that may allow us to assist with your request, including whether there were any specific organisations. In response, you provided a list of sporting types.

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500488451
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Number of former employees at Scottish Forestry who failed their probation: FOI release

The total number of former employees at your organisation who failed their probation and had their employment ended, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500480653
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Trust funding communications: FOI release

All communication between National Trust run estates which received money from the Government and all communication between National Trust run estates which applied for money from Government but were turned down. Only in time of COVID lockdown period.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486422
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Electrical vehicle charging points needed to hit net zero goals: FOI release

“Could you provide all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including briefings, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, about how many Electrical vehicle charging points are needed to hit net zero goals, from the last three months?”

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500491808
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Isle of Colonsay estate correspondence regarding grant applications: EIR Review

Original request 202500475612 All correspondence with the Isle of Colonsay Estate, PA61 7YU , its proprietor and other individuals and any agents acting for them in respect of grant applications and responses between January 1 2023 and today’s date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: EIR/202500477588 Review of 202500475612
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Closure of Kessock Bridge in Inverness: EIR release

I am looking to find out, how many times the Kessock Bridge in Inverness has been closed due to 'concern for person' incident from the 6th of January 2025 to the 31st of August 2025. An electronic copy will be ideal.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486290
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's trip to Japan: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full expenses from Gillian Martin's trip to Japan in September, including how many officials accompanied her, and their full expenses, including flight costs, accommodation and other expenses? 2. Could you supply all briefings and minutes/notes from meetings Gillian Martin held in Japan?

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.17 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486857
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Eurovision Song Contest: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Eurovision Song Contest, from the last 30 days.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486937
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Funding for the Edinburgh University supercomputer documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about funding for the Edinburgh University supercomputer, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486852
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) revenue collected between 1 January 2023 to 31 August 2025 by: Transaction type (residential, non-residential, mixed-use). Transaction value bands. Any exemptions or reliefs applied (e.g., first-time buyers, multiple dwellings, charitable organ...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.2 s.1 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484993
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications from Pet Education Training and Behaviour Council: EIR release

Copies of all communications between the Pet Education, Training and Behaviour Council (PETbc) and the Scottish Government between 1st March 2023 and 1st July 2025.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484926
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

New Struan School information: FOI release

a) All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and Scottish Autism on the subject of New Struan School, between 22 September 2024 and 22 September 2025. b) All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and Scottish Autism on the subject of New Struan School, between 22 September 2024 and 22 Sep...

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

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486638
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Major capital or infrastructure projects progress updates: FOI release

A list of all major capital or infrastructure projects currently underway, including: Project name. Original budgeted cost. Current actual spend. Forecasted total cost. Any cost overruns and explanations provided. Any reports, summaries, or internal documents that provide insight into spending decisions and accountabi...

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

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484813
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President: FOI release

1) Any internal and external communication relating to the visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President Donald Trump on September 9. This should cover the period from August 1 to date and include any briefings, minutes of the meeting itself, and agendas, handouts and attendee lists. 2) The cost, with a bre...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484766
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector