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

President of the United States and NEXO golf tournament correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, etc) to or from the office of John Swinney relating to the decision to spend £180k on the NEXO golf tournament, between 1 June and 29 July, 2025. Any correspondence (emails, etc) to/from the office of John Swinney and the United States Government pertaining to President Trump's visit and hi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500478041
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding £180k payment for Nexo Championships and President of the United States dinner information: FOI release

Any and all correspondence by government Ministers and civil servants regarding the £180,000 payment for the Nexo Championships, as announced by the First Minister on July 26, 2025. Any economic assessment surrounding this decision. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the organisers of the Nexo Cha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500478126
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Privacy rights of Ukrainian refugees: FOI release

When Ukrainians presented to Scottish Govt for accommodation at hotels under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme or the Super Sponsor Scheme, between 2022 and 2025 - 1. Were they asked to sign paperwork explaining how Scot Govt would handle their personal data? 2. Did Ukrainians sign these forms or issued with a printed cop...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.3 s.6 s.9 s.29 s.13

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481563
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Consideration of Section 5 FOISA Designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and other bodies: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government considered, since 1 January 2020, the designation of the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) as a Scottish public authority under section 5 of FOISA? Please provide any internal or external legal advice, ministerial submissions, policy papers, or correspondence on this subje...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.3 6 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481032
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Data for young people residing at various institutions: FOI release

Since August 2024, please provide a figure from the first of each month (September – August 2025) of how many young people were housed in Good Shepherd Centre, Bishopton on that day who were deemed a risk to themselves, and had not been accused or convicted of a crime. Since August 2024, please provide a figure from th...

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481415
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Number of civil servants hired by the Scottish Government: FOI release

The number of civil servants hired by the Scottish Government in 2025, broken down by department.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500482088
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

British Steel assistance meeting and briefing materials: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings and briefings about the UK Government stepping in to help British Steel, between April 5 2025 and April 17 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481512
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government categories of employment information: FOI release

The Scottish Government will "employ" staff in a number of different categories of employment. 1. As of todays date (26/8/25) how many "Employees" do they have? 2. How many "Workers" do they have? 3. How many "self employed" people/contractors do they use? 4. Do they "employ" or indeed "engage" others for payment i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481940
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government spending or investment related to alcohol: FOI Review

Original request 202500476450 Information about any Scottish Government spending or investment related to alcohol or alcohol-related products for the three financial years (2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24): 1. Hospitality, Events and Gifts Please provide: A breakdown of any expenditure on alcohol purchased or reimbursed b...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481269 Review of 202500476450
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Data on convictions under Part 5 of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982: FOI release

Data relating to convictions under Part 5 of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, since its implementation. Ideally, this would be in a excel spreadsheet organised by year, and each provision (62-66, where appropriate).

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500482652
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Oversight, funding and content of Holocaust education delivery in primary schools: FOI release

The oversight, funding, and content of Holocaust education delivered within Scottish primary schools under the purview of the Scottish Government. 1. Curriculum Oversight & Source Attribution a. All recorded information relating to the Scottish Government’s role in approving, funding, or endorsing Holocaust education ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481400
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Additional Support Need data by local authority: FOI release

The number of pupils, as per the most recent pupil census, with at least one Additional Support Need (ASN), broken down by local authority.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500484033
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Documents relating to the Nexo Championship golf tournament at Trump International: FOI release

1. Copies of all correspondence relating to the award of £180,000 to hold the Nexo Championship golf tournament at Trump International in Aberdeenshire. This could include, but not be limited to, copies of internal emails and text messages. 2. Records of any meetings where the £180,000 award was discussed. 3. Minutes...

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

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500479220
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland data processing queries: FOI release

1. Does SAAS access birth certificate serial numbers via ScotlandsPeople or other channels? 2. Is this data used for identity verification, residency checks, or eligibility validation? 3. What is the lawful basis under UK GDPR for processing this data? 4. Are DPIAs or internal reviews available? 5. Is the data reta...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481804
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Visit Scotland's support of the Nexo Championship at Trump International communications: FOI release

Please provide all communications which relate to Visit Scotland's decision to award £180,000 to support the 2025 Nexo Championship at Trump International. Please include all types of communication methods, including Whatsapp, as well as any attachments.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.33 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500479569
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Non-harassment order data: FOI release

The total number of non-harassment orders issued under the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 and Protection from Harassment Act 1997 between 1997 and 2025, with distinction being made between orders issued by the civil and criminal courts. The number of people prosecuted in Scottish courts for breaches of non-har...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500482149
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding benefit appeals in Stirling: FOI release

With reference to a prior FOI response, 202500482321, you requested information on how many of the 34 benefits appeals heard at tribunals at Wallace House in Stirling had a representative present.

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500482321
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Proposed changes to UK energy market pricing structures: EIR release

Discussions with the UK Government Between 1 January 2025 and 31 August 2025, please provide details of any discussions the Scottish Government had (a) at official level and (b) at ministerial level with the UK Government concerning the potential introduction of a zonal pricing model in the UK energy market. Please in...

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

Published: 2025-12-01
Reference: EIR/202500491475
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Kinloch Castle costs: FOI release

Please give me two figures. 1. How much has been spent over the last twenty years, including quango overheads, on all these studies and reports? 2. How much has been spent actually maintaining the castle structure, excluding architects, surveyors, management fees and the like? Only include actual tradesmens labour an...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-25
Reference: FOI/202500483672
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

President of the United States visit materials: FOI release

1. All correspondence (including Whatsapp, text message, email and postal correspondence) regarding Donald Trump's visit to Scotland at the end of July, between government ministers and government staff and external agencies. 2. All minutes of meetings regarding the visit. 3. All minutes of the meeting between John S...

FOI cost limit 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500478083
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI release

1) Eligibility rules, guidance and terminology 1.1 Current eligibility policies and any post-2019 change logs covering residency/immigration categories and evidence requirements, including ministerial guidance relied upon. 1.2 Any internal guidance/training issued to staff addressing the Equality Act definition of “s...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.20 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.35(1) s.30 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480810
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) correspondence: FOI release

Any emails sent to Ministerial emails or SPAD emails between August 12, 2025, and August 13, 2025, which relate to GERS, or contain the word “GERS”. Any emails sent between officials within the Chief Economist Directorate between August 12, 2025, and August 13, 2025, which relate to GERS, or contained the word “GERS”. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480389
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency information: EIR release

We are seeking to establish a UK wide understanding of sanctioning and enforcement activity - and its transparency - so I am wondering, can you share with us the central register of fisheries / fishing penalties, or any register you hold of fisheries enforcement and compliance activities and outcomes? Within any data ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: EIR/202500482139
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Public Appointment extension to terms of office queries: FOI release

1. Given the guidance on the Public Appointments website in relation to the maximum term of office under a Public Appointment, I am writing to ask under Freedom of Information legislation, under what criteria are extensions to this rule made? 2. In relation to the Public Body, Children’s Hearings Scotland, how many ap...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500481212
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Completed Gateway Review information: FOI release

Titles of Gateway Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480983
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Public sector