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

Large-scale housing development information: EIR release

Information regarding large-scale housing developments in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, specifically focusing on developments in Winchburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: EIR/202500480494
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland landscape design of the A90 at Forfar: EIR release

Details of the landscape design of the A90 road junction at the intersection of the Forfar Road and Kingsway East Dundee after the layout of the junction was altered. The layout of the junction was altered in July 2008.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: EIR/202500482213
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Prison Service Executive Team reports and meeting information: FOI release

All reports to and minutes of meetings between any member of the Executive Management Group of SPS and the Scottish Ministers and/or representative of the Scottish Government for the period 1 April, 2024 to 31 March, 2025.

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500482567
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Fuel Duty and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) queries: FOI release

Please provide copies of any forecasts, projections, internal modelling, reports, briefings, or ministerial submissions produced between 1 January 2020 and the present that estimate: 1. The future revenue to Scotland from Fuel Duty and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) under current UK tax arrangements. 2. The expected impac...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480480
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding First Minister meeting with United States President: FOI release

1. Copies of any and all pre-meeting briefings provided to the First Minister ahead of his meeting(s) with US president Donald Trump in the week commencing 8 September 2025 2. Copies of any and all recordings, readouts and notes from any and all meetings between the First Minister and US president Donald Trump in the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500484828
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Coul Links golf development planning costs: EIR release

The total cost to Scot Gov of the planning appeal / inquiry for the coul links golf course and the number of hours of staff time attached to this application.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: EIR/202500480659
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Terms and conditions regarding “Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)” contract: FOI release

A copy of the formal terms and conditions relating to the contract “Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)”, published on 1 May 2025 (Contract Reference: 668218). I have reviewed the award notice and associated reports, which outline the purpose and scope of the AROS initiative. H...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500481855
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Feedback provided by attendees of Techscaler international events: FOI release

Any and all feedback provided by attendees of techscaler international events. This should include any hubs in Singapore and Silicon Valley.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500479904
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Sexual offence conviction statistics: FOI release

1. The number of men convicted of sexual offences in Scotland in each of the last five years (2020– 2025 inclusive, or the most recent five-year period available). 2. A breakdown of these convictions by the nationality of the convicted person. 3. If available, a breakdown of these convictions by age group and local a...

FOI not held 65 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500482683
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Properties used by asylum seekers and refugees in the Glasgow area: FOI release

1. Whether any properties in the area of Castlemilk are currently being used, or have been used in the past 12 months, to house asylum seekers, refugees, or individuals awaiting immigration status decisions. 2. If the former Torbrae Care Home is currently being used, or have been used in the past 12 months, to house a...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480761
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Comparison of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita growth rates: FOI release

This is a restatement/clarification of several previous requests, most recently covered by the review response 202500459494. Scottish Government Ministers have repeatedly made statements, in the Scottish Parliament and elsewhere, which include a comparison of GDP per capita growth rates in Scotland with the UK as a wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480662
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry's use of a Citizen Engagement Platform: FOI release

1) Do you use a Citizen Engagement platform? 2) If so, what tools do you use? 3) How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool? 4) Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480653
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

UK Government employment rights bill documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the UK Government employment rights bill, specifically about banning zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practices from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480312
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government international office queries: FOI release

The number of international offices, operated by the Scottish Government, as of August 2025. A list of where these international offices are situated, including the number of staff in each officer and annual budget allocation. Any additional costs associated with the operation of these offices, which are not otherwise ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480390
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data request: EIR release

VMS data for vessels within the specified coordinates during the period from 25th July 2025 09:00 to 27th July 2025 15:00: P1: 58.90° N, 002.85° W P2: 58.90° N, 002.55° W P3: 58.70° N, 002.85° W P4: 58.70° N, 002.55° W Please include the following details in the data: Date and time of report, Unique vessel identifica...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: EIR/202500480618
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government Hydrogen Action Plan details: FOI release

Information on progress towards the Scottish Government’s 2030 target of 5 GW for installed hydrogen production capacity from electrolysis and any available data in terms of GW installed capacity on current progress against this target.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480985
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Royal Highland Show 2025 briefing materials: FOI release

Copies of any briefing packs, briefing notes or briefing materials prepared for ministers, officials, or other government representatives attending the Royal Highland Show 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480492
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Evidence of additional NHS appointments and procedures: FOI release

Where is the evidence behind the totals?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500482394
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland spend: FOI release

Please provide the following information for each financial year from 2021–22 to 2025–26 (to date) and please breakdown the information by each year: 1. The cost of overtime paid to employees. 2. The cost of agency and temporary staff. 3. The cost to recruitment agencies. 4. The cost of all spending on external con...

FOI not held 45 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.4 s.5 s.7 s.8 s.17 s.33 s.25(1)

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500476729
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government agency staff spend: FOI release

Please provide a breakdown of the total spending by the Scottish Government on agency staff for the years 2023-24 and 2024-25 to date, separated by: Directorate Grade equivalent of staff hired Length of contract (less than 6 months, 6–12 months, over 12 months)

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500482083
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003 regulations to increase Council Tax on second homes: FOI release

QUESTION 1: What is the provision and specific wording of section 33(1) and (2) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003 which authorises the making of Regulations to impose an increase in Council Tax liability for "second homes". QUESTION 2: Do local authorities have a discretionary power to charge different amoun...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.33(2) s.4(2) s.20 s.5

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: 202500479898
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency's access to birth certificate information: FOI release

1. Does SPPA access birth certificate serial numbers via ScotlandsPeople or other interfaces? 2. What statutory purpose justifies this access? 3. What is the lawful basis under UK GDPR for processing this data? 4. Are any DPIAs, internal reviews, or risk assessments available? 5. Is the data retained, indexed, or l...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.6

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500481542
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Citizen Engagement Platform query: FOI release

Request for information 1: Do you use a Citizen Engagement platform? Request for information 2: If so, what tools do you use? Request for information 3: How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool? Request for information 4: Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480495
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Costs incurred in defending judicial review proceedings: FOI release

The total legal costs incurred by the Scottish Government in defending judicial review proceedings, broken down annually for the past five years. If held, please provide figures for both: External legal counsel/solicitor fees; and Internal legal costs (e.g., staff costs where recorded)

FOI cost limit 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500482665
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Education Scotland customer service performance level information: FOI release

This is an information request relating to customer service performance levels. Please include the following information for the financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25: The average call wait times for your customer service phone lines are each year. The percentage of calls answered within your target t...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.10 s.4

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480910
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector