Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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21,864 matching releases

Communication costs for Constitution, Culture and External Affairs: FOI release

You asked for how much money has been spent on press and communication support for the Constitution, external affairs and culture portfolio in each of the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the staff were assigned to, i.e. culture or independence. You also asked us to supply the number of press officer...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500466051
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Road traffic fatality statistics: EIR release

You asked for the following information: “A simple statement of road fatalities, in 2023 and in 2024 on: 1. The A9 from (but not including) the Keir Roundabout to Inverness (ie. the part of the A9 covered by average speed cameras scheme) 2. The A90 from Emmock Roundabout to Stonehaven (ie. the part of the A90 covere...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500467342
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Commission on Social Security (SCoSS) legal services spend: FOI release

1. The number of FTE employees who work in the Scottish Commission on Social Security’s internal legal team, including all lawyers, solicitors, etc. in a) Financial Year 2022/23, b) Financial Year 2023/24, and c) Financial Year 2024/25. 2. The total amount spent by the Scottish Commission on Social Security on interna...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500468496
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Tambowie Biogas Plant and hazardous substances: EIR release

You asked for - In relation to our concerns regarding a potential planning oversight, made on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, in relation to Hazardous Substances at Tambowie Biogas Plant, I refer to MERA's letter to DPEA of 15th April 2025, https://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/Document.aspx? id=1085802 1. Correspondence...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500467860
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Meetings involving Constitutional Futures Division civil servants and Scottish Government ministers: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202500461036 The above referenced FOI response provided an item with the title: "Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy and Minister for Independence: Discussion on [R...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500465524
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Statistics on Remediable Service Statements (RSS) issued to police officers: FOI release

1. How many officers have been provided their RSS up to the 14th May 2025? 2. How many retired officers are still awaiting their RSS as of 14th May 2025? 3. Which date did automation process of RSS begin? 4. How many complex case RSS (SPPA's terminology) has been manually produced as of 14th May 2025? 5. How many o...

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

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500466237
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Public contracts in relation to digital technology and cyber services: FOI release

Would you be able to provide a list of recent contract awards in the last 12/24 months under these 3 lots, Client name, TCV, contract term and winning supplier?

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500466802
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence related to the organisation Stonewall: FOI release

"Any correspondence sent to or sent from John Swinney, Shirley-Anne Sommerville or Kaukab Stewart to Stonewall or about Stonewall in the last year."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500465040
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Flag inventory and cost: FOI release

1. A full inventory of all flags held by the department. 2. A full breakdown of the costs associated in as much detail as possible in relation to spending on flags since he first flag was purchased, starting from 01 January 2022.

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500466649
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Evidence for Scottish Government hybrid working policy decision: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am submitting a refined request for information regarding the decision to transition from full-time remote work to a hybrid working policy, as referenced in the Saltire article “Next Phase of Hybrid Working” (7 May 2025) and your response to FOI/202500465200. The ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.30 s.5 s.38(1) s.27(1) s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500470884
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Immigration White Paper Response: FOI release

1. All correspondence from Scottish Ministers relating to the development of the Scottish Government’s response to the UK Government’s Immigration White Paper which was published on 30 July 2025. Please provide all emails, meetings (and notes/minutes of those meetings), instant messages or letters that discuss the Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500479408
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Details relating to the meeting between the First Minister and Eric Trump: FOI Review

Original request: 202500457300 The agenda, ministerial briefing, attendance list, location, list of refreshments provided, minute or government record of the meeting, and time of the meeting between the First Minister and Eric Trump on March 13, 2025. Any internal or external communications about the meeting, includin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462173 review of 202500457300
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation relating to Anne's Law Oversight group: FOI release

Provide all documentation the Scottish Government holds regarding what is referred to by government as the "Anne's Law Oversight group". Please include the membership of the group, dates and minutes of each meeting, and related correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462048
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

ADHD Assessment Criteria and Statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: Assessment Criteria:- Please provide the full assessment criteria used to evaluate applications for Adult Disability Payments where ADHD is the primary or secondary condition. Request for Information 2: Include any guidance documents, decision-making frameworks, or internal policies that o...

FOI cost limit 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463256
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Leonardo UK and the Scottish Government: FOI release

Please would you provide the following for the period 1 January 2022 to present: All correspondence exchanged between Leonardo (supplier of defence and security equipment) and the Scottish Government

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462271
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

For Women Scotland Ltd vs Scottish Ministers legal cost: FOI release

1. The total legal costs to the Scottish Government in relation to the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v the Scottish Ministers held in front of the UK Supreme Court. 2. The total legal costs to the Scottish Government when the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v the Scottish Ministers were held in front of the Court of S...

FOI released 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462293
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Deer fence subsidies list: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to deer fence subsidies: Please can you provide equivalent 2024/25 figures for the attached request?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: EIR/202500464703
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Local Authority ownership of energy in Scotland: FOI release

“The Energy Savings Trust have recently published the latest edition of the Community and Locally Owned Energy in Scotland report covering the figures for 2024: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/report/community-and-locally-owned-energy-in-scotland-2024-report/. Appendix B shows that Local Authority ownership is 198MW ...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462673
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government Framework Agreement for print and digital services spend: FOI release

1. The annual spend for each supplier over the Scottish Government Framework Agreement for Lot 1 Print and Digital services from 1 st of April 2024 – 31 st March 2025. 2. The spend for each buyer on the Framework for the same period.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500464085
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between Scottish Government Officials and employees of Scottish Power: EIR release

1: “All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between employees of Scottish Power and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Economic Development, and Offshore Wind.” 2: “All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in perso...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462434
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between Scottish Government and employees of Scottish Renewables: EIR release

1: “All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between employees of Scottish Renewables and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Economic Development, and Offshore Wind.” 2: “All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462435
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Equalities and Human Rights Fund (EHRF) payments to LGBTQI+ organisations: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I request the annual expenditure on groups of LGBTQIA+ over the last 5 years. This request asks for comprehensive detailed facts for each group included in the abbreviation LGBTQIA+. All detailed expenditure over the 5 years, including one off expenditure and intermittent payments ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.8(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462481
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Court cases involving the Scottish Government in the last 5 years: FOI release

'1. list the court cases raised in all jurisdictions by the Scottish government over the last 5 years 2. Highlight which cases were found against the Scottish Government 3. the total cost per case including legal fees and compensations in 2 above 4. the total amount spent on the list of cases highlighted in 2 above 5. ...

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462992
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Remediable Service Statements (RSS) statstics: FOI release

1. What were the “reasonable circumstances” that applied to delaying till 1 July? 2. The 15th April update contained a table of total figures based on member class. Can these figures be split into how many have received their RSS and how many have not per member class. 3. How many individuals have died before receivi...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.29(10)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500464310
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Electronic Procurement Card Review Management Report: FOI release

With reference to the paragraph on page 5 of the Scottish Procurement And Property Directorate - Electronic Procurement Card Review Management Report, published in January 2024, which says: "There were a number of categories of expenditure (e.g. away days/staff development/team building and associated purchase of supp...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463150
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector