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

Scottish Government Civic Gathering attendance and costs: FOI release

Thank you for your two requests dated 25th April 2025 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). Your requests: reference 202500462997 - asked for names of all delegates who attended the Civic Gathering of 23rd April 2025; and 202500463129 – asked for cost of organising and holding the gathering bro...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463129
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding written questions lodged by Douglas Lumsden MSP: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government Special Advisors regarding written questions lodged by Douglas Lumsden MSP from January 2025 to present

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

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463135
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Supreme Court’s Judgement in relation to the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018: FOI release

Please can you provide any draft statement and guidance provided to Shirley-Anne Somerville relating to the Ministerial Statement titled: ‘The Supreme Court’s Judgement in Relation to the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018.’

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462630
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documents containing the phrase “Full Fiscal Autonomy”: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202500459546. The above referenced FOI response identified 6 documents including the phrase “full fiscal autonomy” dated 2021, and one document dated 2022. You asked that we please provide those 7 documents.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463415
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

UEFA Euro 2028 hosting and televised Scotland national team matches correspondence: FOI release

1. How much has the Scottish Government spent on plans to host Uefa Euro 2028, and a breakdown of these costs? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Scotland Nati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463345
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial from 01/01/24 to 16/04/25: EIR release

"Please provide the following Freedom of information Request During the Razor clam trial thats taken place please provide the following information During the Razor Clam Trial from 01/01/24 to 16/04/25 how many Vessels have breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial? What Action was taken against vessels found to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462787
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of LGBT initiatives rolled out to secondary schools: FOI release

Information on the cost of LGBT programmes rolled out to schools as well as information on similar initiatives covering race and misogyny.

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500464716
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Materials pertaining to zonal pricing: EIR release

“During a press conference held at Bute House on 14th April 2025, John Swinney said: ‘I have further dialogue in the course of this week about zonal pricing that will be taken forward.’ Please provide all documentation held by the Scottish Government related to the aforementioned “dialogue”. This should include mater...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463438
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Meeting between the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Ministers on 24 April 2025: FOI release

The following information relating to the meeting between the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Neil Gray, and Shirley-Anne Sommerville on 24 April 2025. Any briefing provided to Neil Gray or Shirley-Anne Sommerville in advance of the meeting. The minutes of the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36 s.38 s.36(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463393
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding Trans-European transport network: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the Trans-European Transport Network, from the last six months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463316
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent to the Minister for Housing from various councils: FOI release

Any email correspondence sent to the Minister for Housing since 8 May 2024 from any of the following councillors:- Cllr Christian Allard – Aberdeen City Council Cllr Jim Lynch – Argyll and Bute Council Cllr Ellen Forson – Clackmannanshire Council Cllr Mark Flynn – Dundee City Council Cllr Douglas Reid – East Ayrshire ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463941
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government legal fees contesting Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on court/contesting the Scottish Information Commissioner, including court case costs, legal advice, administration fees, in the last five years, with a breakdown of these costs?

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463126
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Additional Dwelling Supplement: FOI release

Please would you provide the following for the period 1 January 2019 to present: All communications (via any medium possible including internal emails) that mention the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) as it relates to housing co-operatives. For background information - I am particularly interested to view any co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463197
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Reports of road defects between Inverkip to Wemyss Bay: EIR release

1. I would like to view the part of the contractual condition that stops Amey being allowed to correspond with the public if the public chooses to copy a politician into the correspondence 2. I would like to know how many people have complained about the condition of the road between Inverkip and Wemyss Bay 3. Was a ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500464748
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Investment in Inverclyde constituency: FOI release

Information about investment allocated to Greenock and Inverclyde constituency from the Scottish Government. You wished to obtain for each financial year since 2016, a) how much funding, and b) for what project, has the Scottish Government provided investment.

FOI released 100 score 9 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500465832
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Court case involving Scottish Ministers and For Women Scotland legal costs: FOI release

You asked for the total cost of external legal advice or services, as well as any internal staffing costs, or any other costs in relation to the Supreme Court case involving Scottish Ministers and For Women Scotland.

FOI released 75 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462239
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of Scottish Government Supreme Court case on the definition of a woman: FOI release

You asked for the total cost to date of Scottish Government Supreme Court case on the definition of a woman

FOI released 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462243
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Social Security Scotland’s translating costs: FOI release

What was the cost to translating Social Security Scotland’s website and benefit information/application forms into each of the following languages? I know the total cost in the financial year 2023/24 was £28,132. I am looking for the breakdown by language? Polish Arabic Romanian Urdu Russian Ukrainian Traditional Chi...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463015
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Compensation received for Queensferry Crossing project: EIR release

Would I be able to find out how many home owners in the South Queensferry area have received compensation for the Queensferry Crossing project since 2016 and how many home owners have yet to receive the compensation that was applied for?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: EIR/202500463997
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Briefing materials regarding Zonal Pricing of Electricity: FOI release

All briefing materials prepared for Kate Forbes ahead of the Deputy First Minister’s meeting with business executives on 25 April 2025, along with any notes/minutes recording what was discussed at the meeting, and a full list of who attended the meeting.

FOI clarification 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463409
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence related to Scottish Open golf tournament and Turnberry Golf Club: FOI release

You asked for any communications made of the last six months which relate to both the Scottish Open golf tournament and Turnberry Golf Club.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500464388
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Equality Act 2010 reports accessibility: FOI release

As you will be aware, the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 [as amended] requires that public bodies [of which government is one] gather data and publish reports on progress on mainstreaming the equality duty [section 3 of the Regulations], to gather and use employee info...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.3 s.6 s.7 s.10

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500477412
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Letter to the Secretary of State for Justice regarding Crown Immunity: FOI release

1. The letter the Cabinet Secretary for Justice sent to the Secretary of State for Justice regarding Crown Immunity, as referred to by the Cabinet Secretary in the Chamber on 27 March 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or her officials related to this letter, including the drafting o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500461620
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Invest to Save Fund applications and queries: FOI release

1. I would like to request information on applications made to the Invest To Save fund. How many applications have been made since the fund's inception and could I please see a list of the departments and agencies/bodies that have made requests? I would also like to see a separate list of requests that have been grante...

FOI withheld 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500465578
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Remediable Service Statement (RSS) Retired Officer letters: FOI release

Through March 2025, to the deadline, it appears the SPPA’s focus was to prepare and dispatch as many RSS letters to those officers who had suffered no financial detriment. If this is not the case you can furnish me under an FOI request with the breakdown of the number of RSS letters sent during the month of March 2025,...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500464274
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills