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

Documentation on Mobile Messaging Applications Policy: FOI release

All documentation, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the ban on WhatsApp on work devices following recommendations in the Martins report, between June 10 2025 and July 1 2025.

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

Published: 2025-09-01
Reference: FOI/202500477780
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Training offered to Education Scotland Advisory Board members: FOI release

Training offered to all members of the Advisory Board, whether they are Executive or non-Executive members, but only in their capacity as Board members. I recognise that training may be offered to executive Directors which although useful for their role as a member of the Advisory Board is actually provided to them as ...

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

Published: 2025-08-29
Reference: FOI/202500475748
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Aggregation of complaints by Housing Associations to Scottish Housing Regulator: FOI release

1. Could the Scottish Government please confirm or deny that this 'aggregation' of complaints (as set out above) 'is a requirement of the Scottish Government on the Scottish Housing Regulator to report ASB in this way' as is now claimed by (Redacted) housing association and their specialist FOISA legal team? 2. Could ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2025-08-29
Reference: FOI/202500476370
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Zonal pricing impact on wind farm building in Scotland: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the impact zonal pricing may have on wind farm building in Scotland, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500470399
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS Fife employment tribunal communications: FOI release

Please provide me with SG communications which relate to SIC Decision Notice 133/2025. Please provide communications between Caroline Lamb and Neil Gray (and their relevant teams) relating to the Sandie Peggie tribunal. Please provide communications between Carol Potter and Neil Gray (and their relevant teams) relati...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.2 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500475506
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Trans and other trans activist organisations correspondence: FOI release

1) The safety or otherwise of biological males who identify as women (also known as “trans women”) breastfeeding infants, and 2) Correspondence with Scottish Trans and other trans activist organisations which are funded by the Scottish Government on: a) males breastfeeding infants and b) the recent EHRC consultation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500475364
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Social Security Scotland staff suspension queries: FOI release

Request for information 1: In each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, how many employees at this public body have been suspended with full pay? Request for information 2: In relation to Q1, what is the respective salary of these employees? Request for information 3: Please provide as much detail ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500477423
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR release

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the project dating from May 2024 until...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR Review

Original request 202500465201 Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the pro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500475626 Review of 202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Early learning and childcare funding and statistics: FOI release

1. The funding allocated to ELC funded places in Scotland in the academic years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25? 2. The academic years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25, how many nursery pupils in Scotland entered into the system for each month? For example, August X number of pupils started nursery, September Y number of stu...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.3 s.5

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500476011
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government staff disciplinary and grievance statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following data for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025 across the whole Scottish Government, broken down by directorate/agency/department. Please also provide data for the past 12 months (20 May 2024 - 20 May 2025). 1. Number of complaints against staff members for harassment. 2. Number of complain...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500466962
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Contract with Navantia UK Ltd for Fleet Solid Support Ships documentation: FOI release

(1) Communications between the Scottish Government and either the Department for Business and Trade, Navantia UK Ltd, or their representatives regarding planned or ongoing investment and operations at Arnish and Methil shipyards. (2) Communications between the Scottish Government and either the Department for Business...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.12 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-27
Reference: FOI/202500475360
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Economic link regarding UK and Scottish vessels: EIR release

Can you explain why vessels in England can use U.K. nationals as part of their economic link requirements but in Scotland it is not allowed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-08-27
Reference: EIR/202500477410
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A90 Swallow roundabout accident data: FOI release

I’m emailing you regarding my concerns about the above roundabout, especially east bound/north bound (depending on your view). I’m in sales and drive the whole of the UK literally plus Ireland so have a reasonable experience of roundabouts in different locations/road types etc etc with many layouts. BUT I’ve never com...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-27
Reference: FOI/202500475585
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Disclosure Scotland call statistics: FOI release

I am specifically looking for the following key performance measurements: 1. Total Number of calls 2. Number of calls dropped (unanswered before leaving the call queue) 3. Average wait duration of a call before answer 4. Average call length with agent I am looking for the lowest level of detail you can provide, on a ...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2025-08-27
Reference: FOI/202500475440
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Staffing and costs involved in coordinating work on the Independence Prospectus: FOI release

Please provide the number of staff employed within the Scottish Government’s Constitutional Futures Division who were involved in coordinating work on the independence prospectus and related activity, broken down by headcount and pay grade, at each of the following dates: 31 March 2022 31 March 2023 31 March 2024 31 M...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-27
Reference: FOI/202500475992
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee correspondence: FOI release

For the period 4th July 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee.

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

Published: 2025-08-25
Reference: FOI/202500467668
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Hospitality Group documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which are from/to or mention the Scottish Hospitality Group, from the last three months.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: FOI/202500475725
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Hospital visits made by the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director General Health and Social Care: FOI release

A breakdown of hospital visits Caroline Lamb Chief Executive of NHS Scotland & Director General Health & Social Care has done since January 2021 to the present date.

FOI released 95 score 2 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: FOI/202500478808
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland's Global Lessons Learned Report into Low Emission Zones (LEZ): FOI release

The full report Transport Scotland has into learning available from other towns and cities with LEZ outside Scotland, as mentioned in meetings with council representatives with LEZ.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence meetings 6 attachments

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: FOI/202500475493
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Possible purchase of the Bentley Hotel Motherwell: FOI release

Can you please advise me if the Scottish Government has purchased the Bentley Hotel Motherwell.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: FOI/202500477850
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Former Crofting Commission CEO information: EIR release

Copies of the following documents which relate to Mr William Barron, or known as, Mr Bill Barron Former CEO of Crofting Commission. 1, Current terms of employment in connection with his role /involvement with Crofting Reform Bill. 2, Terms of departure from Scottish Government employment at Crofting Commission. 3, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: EIR/202500464409
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Child Disability Payment statistics: FOI release

Request for Information 1 How many child disability payments have been awarded in 2025 & 2024 respectively? Request for Information 2 How many child disability payment applications have been received by Social Security Scotland for 2025 & 2024? Request for Information 3 How many individuals have been awarded the c...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: FOI/202500476146
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Money made from selling survey data: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government made from selling data, i.e. survey data in each of the last five years, with a breakdown of where the money came from?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: FOI/202500476001
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Age breakdown of Warmer Homes Scotland support: EIR release

The uptake data broken down by age categories, along with information on which eligibility criteria brought them into the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: EIR/202500476314
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector