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

Primary and secondary school inspections in 2024/25: FOI release

1- How many primary and secondary schools were inspected by Education Scotland in 2024/25? 2- How many were found to be Level 6, Level 5, Level 4, Level 3, Level 2, and Level 1 - please name each school? 3- How many complaints of abuse from pupils have been lodged by teachers in 2024/25? I would like the above infor...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.17 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476871
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission funding: FOI release

Since its establishment, how much funding has been given to the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission? Please break this down by spend type. E.g. expenses, funding for policy papers, salaries etc.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500479228
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Provision and transition of services between the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme and the Infected Blood Compensation Authority: FOI release

Regarding the provision and transition of services between the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) and the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA), specifically, I seek the following information: 1. When did these discussions take place? 2. Can you provide copies of all agendas, discussion topics, min...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476616
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme information: FOI release

In relation to the services provided by the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) can you tell me;- What discussions have the Scottish Government and SIBSS had with the UK Government and IBCA had with the about the cessation and transfer of services from SIBSS? 1. What meetings and or consultation exercises ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476617
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Union Dividend information: FOI release

1. Any internal reports, briefings, memos, emails, or other correspondence held by the Scottish Government from 1 January 2024 to the present that relate to the Union Dividend. 2. Any risk assessments or scenario planning documents that examine the financial, economic, or policy implications of the Scottish Government...

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476295
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

Cessation of supplementary grants for the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme: FOI release

In relation to the services provided by the Scottish Infected Blood Support Schemes can you tell me: What discussions have the UK Government and IBCA had with the Scottish Government about the cessation and transfer of services from SIBSS? Specifically can you provide answers to the following questions? 1. Can you pr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476612
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government recruitment agency spend on the 3rd & 4th Generation Frameworks Procurement: FOI release

I would like to make a Freedom of Information request please for the following information: In regards to the recruitment agency spend on the 3rd & 4th Generation Frameworks (Procurement), please can you share: Job titles recruited for by volume between Jan 1st 2024, and 31st December 2024 Total spend by job title

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461664
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Adult Disability Payment statistics by age and condition: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of clients who are currently in receipt of Adult Disability Payment, broken down by age group. Request for information 2: For each of these age groups, how many people in receipt of Adult Disability Payment are receiving this benefit for a mental or behavioural disorder. Request ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27(1)

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461340
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland LGBTI staff association: FOI release

You asked us to provide copies of the minutes/notes for all meetings between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland LGBTI staff association from 2022/23 onwards (including the 11 meetings noted in FOI reference: 202500457984).

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461910
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Deputy First Minister call conducted on skype: FOI release

1) In regards to page 33 there is subject of a call with the DFM, was this call conducted on skype? Who was present in this call? What was the purpose of the call? I request all minutes and notes from this call, as well as the entire "main skype chat" of this call. 2) On page 34 the following passage says: "this may ...

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461388
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence from the Scottish Government relating to Scottish Independence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Government and UK Government about Scottish independence from the last three months, and also any briefings about this? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461262
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ministerial meeting with NHS Fife materials: FOI release

Preparatory notes and correspondence, meeting minutes and notes taken at the meeting and follow up correspondence and action points pertaining to the meeting attended by Neil Gray, Jenny Gilruth and NHS Fife at Fife Council Bankhead Central on 17th July 2025. Paper notes, emails, text messages and official logs should ...

FOI already published 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476593
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Tartan Week costs breakdown: FOI release

"How much it cost for Mr Swinney and his colleagues to travel to New York for Tartan Week? If you could please confirm how many people made the trip and provide a breakdown of accommodation, food/drink, flights/other transport, and miscellaneous costs, it would be much appreciated."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461301
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Rural Housing Fund and Risk Register Assessment for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

The latest Risk Register assessment for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme; Any additional internal assessments, measurements, predictions or projections with regards to the progress and success of the Affordable Housing Supply Programme – such as how many affordable homes are predicted to have been completed by t...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461362
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Queries regarding Adult Disability Payment claimants whose primary condition is epilepsy: FOI release

Your request for information 1 The number of Adult Disability Payment claimants where the primary condition is epilepsy, broken down by: a. Local authority in Scotland b. Standard age categories used by Social Security Scotland Your request for information 2: For these claimants, please also provide a breakdown (if...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500478277
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the British Ambassador to the United States: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received between the Scottish Government and Peter Mandelson, and all minutes/notes from meetings between the government and Peter Mandelson, from the last three months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461355
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Mingyang Smart Energy Group documentation: FOI release

Any documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, to/from or mentioning Mingyang Smart Energy Group, between May 15 2025 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500474980
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

LGBT Youth Scotland funding: FOI release

How much funding has LGBT Youth Scotland received from the Scottish Government since 2010? How much funding is it expected to receive from the Scottish Government in the current financial year and the next financial year? Please provide any documents eg emails and letters sent internally, or between the Scottish Gove...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17 s.12

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476589
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Safety of the A9 trunk road, and development of land on Balhaldie Farm, Dunblane: EIR release

Under The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 please provide me with all forms of recorded information in connection with the impact of the proposed development of land 500 metres southwest of Balhaldie Farm, FK15 ONB on A9 road safety, to include safety assessments: on the proposed new access/egress onto the A...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461578
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Expenditure and languages required for translation services: FOI release

1. You asked for information on expenditure for translation services for calendar years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date. You requested that the total spent by Scottish Government be aggregated and broken down by function for which the service was carried out. 2. You requested a list of the languages that the Scottis...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461542
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Nature Restoration Fund: EIR release

1. A breakdown in the split of the Nature Restoration Fund between local authorities and NatureScot over the last five years. 2. How much funding councils will receive from the Nature Restoration Fund in 2025-26? 3. Whether the £5 million redirected from the fund last year will be returned this year?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461365
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Zonal pricing for electricity representations: EIR release

Details of all representations made, during discussions and in correspondence, by the Scottish Government to the UK Government regarding zonal pricing for electricity.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: EIR/202500475435
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Funded early learning and childcare: FOI release

I would like to question regarding a response given by John Swinney at 12:09 during FMQ at Holyrood on 24th April 2025 he said... "Families in Scotland benefit from 1140 hours of early learning and childcare for ALL 3 and 4 year olds". Is this true, as various pages across Scottish Government have different ways of de...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500463148
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial code investigation into former First Minister: FOI release

All 14 pieces of correspondence" involved in the "ministerial code investigation into former FM Salmond that was conducted by Sir David Bell and published in 2013". You requested this correspondence because the links to the documents on the Scottish Government/NRS website archive are not working.

FOI not held 70 score 1 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461414
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme applications and Disclosure Scotland employee statistics: FOI release

1- How many applications have been made to the PVG scheme in 2025? Please provide the same info for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. 2- How many applications have been approved in 2025? Please provide the same info for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. 3- How many applications have been rejected in 2025? Please provide the same...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500477246
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector