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

Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence sent from Siobhian Brown to the UK Home Office, since 19 February 2025, on the UK’s Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 and its implementation. Any correspondence sent from officials of the Scottish Government to the UK Home Office, since 19 February 2025, on the UK’s Equipment Theft (Prevention) A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500462990
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Legal cost of Supreme Court Case: FOI release

Could you provide the full costs of the Scottish Government in fighting the court case against For Women Scotland in each of the three court cases at the Court of Session and at the Supreme Court, with a breakdown of these costs?

FOI released 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500462248
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

M8 Woodside Viaduct repairs: EIR release

You asked for information related to the repairs to the M8 at the Woodside Viaduct. 1) I’m aware you shared a projected cost for the project on 29 May 2024. This quoted the projected costs to be within the £126-£152 million range. a) Please share the total cost spent on repairs and design consultations to the most re...

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

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500465451
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Refugee numbers and funding support: FOI release

You asked: Under FOI, please can you advise the following information: How many refugees has Scotland taken in annually in 2024, 2023 and 2022? What are the top 5 most common countries where refugees have left from when entering Scotland? How much money has the Scottish Government provided to support refugees in 2024...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500463390
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on legal costs: FOI Review

Original request 202500456930 The total Scottish Government spend on legal costs, including advice and counsel, for any cumulative cost of legal fees over £50k in the last three years, with a breakdown per court case and per costs.

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

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500462249 Review of 202500456930
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Wild fire prevention, statistics and information: EIR release

‘The likelihood of ignition and the impact of wildfire are changing in the National Park as visitor numbers increase and changing land management practices increase fuel loads in some places. Public concern around the wildfire issue has risen in recent years. In light of these changes, the Integrated Wildfire Managemen...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500461565
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation for the First Minister's Forth Valley Hospital visit: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about/from John Swinney's visit to Forth Valley Hospital on December 2 2024, between November 1 2024 and December 24 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500463128
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Data breaches of the Oracle system: FOI release

Information you hold that mention data breaches of the Oracle system.

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

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500462497
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Argyll and Bute Council correspondence regarding the proposed Oban Harbour Revision Order: EIR Review

Original request 202500459235 All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Argyll and Bute Council regarding the proposed Oban Harbour Revision Order since, and including, 7 November 2024. Your request has asked for the inclusion of relevant notes of any meetings (on-line or in person), telephone calls, emails a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500463523 Review of 202500459235
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A Fairer Scotland for Older People report information: FOI release

Any detailed information on how the SG has been dealing with matters on an annual basis since the release of the report in 2019. There was a summary of actions (P62-65), which might provide a means of identifying which items have progressed irrespective of the refresh process. For example, has the Older People's Strate...

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

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500462766
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Civic Gathering correspondence, attendees and costs: FOI release

Your request 202500463138 asked for a full list of attendees of the Civic Gathering of 23rd April 2025 and any cost associated with the summit. Your request 202500463132 asked for: 1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the o...

FOI withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500463138
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme information: EIR release

1) The number of applications to the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme in financial years a) 2022-23 b) 2023-24 and c) 2024-25. 2) The number of such applications in each year which included funding for heat pumps. 3) The number of Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme customers whose applications were ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(5)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500462873
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Multi-supplier Framework Agreement information: EIR release

Multi-supplier Framework Agreement for proposed utility diversions and/or protection audit and advice services: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035631-2022 The details we require are: What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/co...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500463165
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Balnespick and Clune Windfarm Environmental Impact Assessment annexes: EIR Review

Original request 202500459920 Access to Environmental Impact Assessment annexes which are marked as confidential, for applications under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 for the Balnespick Wind Farm (ECU0004904) and Clune Wind Farm (ECU0005038).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500463951 Review of 202500459920
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Dental Association (SDA) engagement: FOI release

Access to information held by the Scottish Government’s Health and Social Care Directorate regarding its engagement with the Scottish Dental Association (SDA), available at https://thescottishdentalassociation.co.uk, covering the period from 1 July 2020 to the present. 1. Copies of any email or written correspondence ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.15 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500462590
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Domestic abuse prosecutions and convictions statistics: FOI release

A) prosecutions and B) convictions under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 in each year since implementation in 2019. Please disaggregate the statistics by male and female offender, and by summary and solemn procedure.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500465515
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Gaza family visa scheme documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes and notes from meetings, analysis, about a Gaza family visa scheme, from the last three months.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500462546
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding the procurement of new trains: EIR release

1 Any record of conversations involving senior managers (Alison Irvine, Fiona Brown, Morna Cannon, and Bill Reeve) relating to the procurement of new trains to replace the HSTs, including class 222s, from Nov 2024 to the current date. 2 - How many HSTs are currently in operation, and how many trains are being sought t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500462730
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Supportive measures to mitigate the impacts of housing emergency: FOI release

You requested a summary of the key changes that the Scottish Government believe are required to end the Housing Emergency. You also requested a summary of the metrics being used by the Scottish Government to monitor this change, and report on their status at the outset of the emergency, their current status and the st...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500463642
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Provision of Givinostat for those living with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy: FOI release

Information relating to a meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP, and 4 Health Boards on 23 April regarding the provision of givinostat for those living with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. You have requested: 1. Agenda, briefing documents and papers produced for this meeting refe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500463454
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Discussions between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council regarding the Clyde Tunnel: FOI release

All information available about discussions between Scottish Government and/or Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council, regarding any potential changes to the ownership, operation, management or financing of the Clyde Tunnel. In addition the dates, attendees, matters discussed, and notes or minutes for any meetings...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500464068
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 delivery plan information: EIR release

All memos, emails, reports (internal or external) and other such information which formed a part of the evidence -base and rationale for the decision by Marine Directorate published on page 6 of Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025 viz splitting FMAC into two groups: industry and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: EIR/202500462876
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland's pesticide use: EIR release

1. A list of all -cides used by Transport Scotland. This is inclusive of, but not limited to: any and all avicides, biocides, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, and rodenticides. 2. The annual cost and volume of purchase of each of these -cides, broken down by -cide, from January 2014 to December 2024. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 28 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: EIR/202500462562
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Measurement of staff performance used by Scottish Ministers: FOI release

You asked for the following information covering the period 2021-25: 1. Details of the performance and productivity metrics employed to assess the effectiveness of government employees. This could include key performance indicators (KPIs), targets, or other criteria used to evaluate staff across various departments. ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.21(1) s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500457382
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Monitoring of X accounts by the Scottish Government: FOI release

How many X accounts does the Scottish Government monitor and could you list them?

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500461998
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector