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

Mediation guidance as an intervention to resolve Scottish Government staff disputes: FOI release

A copy of the guidance the core Scottish Government gives to its staff about mediation as an intervention to resolve internal disputes; how to access it, what to do when the mediation process is underway and a copy of any template forms it provides to staff to fill in before, during or after the mediation.

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

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464457
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Information Commissioner investigations information: FOI release

1) Since January 1st 2020, how many times has the Scottish Government not handed over information to the Scottish Information Commissioner for investigations due to exercising section 50(5) of the FOISA act? 2) Can you please cite the SIC decision number and FOI reference number concerning these?

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.50(5) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.15(1)

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464684
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Late Pension-Age Winter Heating Payments data: FOI release

Request for Information 1: The number of Late Pension-Age Winter Heating Payments that were paid in November 2024, December 2024, January 2025, February 2025, March 2025, April 2025 and May 2025 to date. Request for Information 2: The number of Late Pension-Age Winter Heating Payments that have yet to be paid. Reques...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500466086
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of allocation of £100m announced to bring down waiting times: FOI release

A breakdown of how the 25-26 share of the £100m announced to bring down waiting times will be allocated. Please provide a) the budget for each health board, b) a short description of what this pay for (EG mobile MRI scanners, additional staffing, etc), c) how much extra activity of what type this is expected to lea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464368
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government staff formal grievance data: FOI release

How many formal grievances were submitted per month in the time range you mentioned (55 formal grievances in the past 5 years)? I am assuming the grievances mentioned were submitted within the specified period, not, for instance cases submitted 6 years ago but only later recorded within the 5 years’ timeframe.’

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500467694
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Personal Footcare Guidance equality impact assessment: FOI Review

Original request 202500459528 A copy of the equality impact assessment you developed in relation to this guidance. Including, people who live in remote and rural areas in Scotland, who do not have a carer or family member to cut their toe nails, and who cannot cut their own toe nails for a variety of reasons such as p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.22 s.27 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500463472 Review of 202500459528
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between Scottish Government Officials and employees of Octopus Energy: EIR release

1: “All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between employees of Octopus Energy and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Economic Development, and Offshore Wind.” 2: “All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in perso...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: FOI/202500462437
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Quality Salmon Ltd information: EIR release

1) Please supply the details (dates / times / location / purpose / names and roles of those in attendance) of all meetings (formal and/or informal) between staff and representatives of the Scottish Government and representatives of Scottish Quality Salmon Ltd in the last three years. Please include copies of any agenda...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 8 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500462487
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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