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

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

Legal costs for the judicial review brought by For Women Scotland versus Scottish Ministers: FOI release

The full details of the costs incurred by the Scottish Government to date in respect of legal costs for the judicial review brought by For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, in regards to the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. In referring to costs you asked for the costs paid out to...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462004
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of legal action disputing definition of the term Woman: FOI release

The total cost of the recent legal action undertaken by the Scottish Government in its support of the definition of the term Woman.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462236
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Supreme Court case costs for the definition of a woman: FOI release

You asked after the Supreme Court definition of what a woman is, I demand to know the total cost to the public purse of the SNP government's ludicrous actions in defending their position on this matter.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462448
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Legal costs of Supreme Court Case: FOI release

In regards to the supreme court case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, what was the legal cost associated with this case?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462463
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a Woman: FOI release

The total costs incurred by The Scottish Government in relation to other development, promotion, and subsequent defence of policies or legal positions involving the definition of the term ‘women’ - particularly where it concerns the gender identity alongside, or in place of biological sex. Please include: 1. Legal co...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462238
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

For Women Scotland versus Scottish Government legal case information: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent defending the For Women Scotland v Scottish Government legal case, which concluded on April 16. If possible, please may I have a break down of costs: For example, £x on hotel accommodation, £y on legal fees, £z on travel? How many Scottish Government staff have been involved i...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462387
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Contraceptives purchased for distribution in Scottish Government main buildings: FOI release

The number of condoms purchased for distribution in the Scottish Government’s main buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow, for example in condom machines in men’s bathrooms, in each financial year from 2021/22 to date. Break this down by the cost of purchasing these condoms in each of the financial years.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462485
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Costs associated with Supreme Court ruling: FOI release

I still would like to request full disclosure of all Scottish Government costs associated with their legal case taken to the Supreme Court regarding the equalities act. For lack of dubiety all costs include Legal Fees paid Cost of officials time dealing with case Any other associated costs such as travel costs etc.

FOI released 75 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500463400
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Business Improvement Districts Policy Changes (BIDs): FOI release

Access to any documents, correspondence, reports, or ministerial briefings from 2017-2019 related to the changes in the role of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Scotland, specifically the transition to ‘Improvement Districts’. This includes (but is not limited to): Internal communications between Scottish Gov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500456342
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government's letter to House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence related to the drafting of Shona Robison‘s letter to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee, dated 16th January 2025. In addition, please answer the following three questions: 1. When did John Swinney become aware of the contents of this letter? ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500459046
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Draft NHS Gender Transitioning Guide: FOI release

a) The most senior Scottish Government official involved in the development process of the draft guide. b) The respective directorate and policy areas for Scottish Government officials involved in the development process of the draft guide. c) The respective unions involved in the development process of the draft gui...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500459424
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to Stonewall UK: FOI release

From the published accounts of Stonewall UK for year ended 31st March 2024, the following entries appear under the heading ‘income from charitable activities’ on pages 32 and 33: Scottish Government £ 106,505 NHS Scotland £ 38,878 Scottish Government £101,613 No further information on what the amounts were awarded fo...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500459908
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Minister for Public Finance's efficiency drive documentation: FOI release

4. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about Ivan McKee's efficiency push, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from the last month? - https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ll-turbocharge-efficiency-drivewelfare-17535172...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.27(1) s.38 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500461804
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Non-harassment order statistics: FOI release

You asked for an amendment of the answer in relation to a previous FOI disclosure relating to the issue of non-harassment orders in the sentencing of cases of domestic abuse and other crimes with domestic abuse aggravators by court type applied (FOI/202500462174). This is your new request: “Please can you provide the...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500464468
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Governments Permanent Secretaries and Director Generals pension spend: FOI release

How much money has been spent on pensions for the Scottish Governments Permanent Secretaries and Director Generals in each of the last 5 years with a breakdown of the costs?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500463555
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland staff networks information: FOI release

You asked for the following information for financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25: A list of all the staff networks at the organisation. Whether each network receives internal funding and, if so, how much (please express annually for the last four financial years). How much FTE equivalent staff time each network is enti...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500462394
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meetings attended by the First Minister at Tartan Week: FOI release

I understand that First Minister John Swinney attended New York City Tartan Week on behalf of the Scottish Government. Please provide me with: 1. A list of meetings attended by the First Minster, along with all other attendees of these meetings. 2. A list of any other meetings attended by Scottish Government official...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.28(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500461357
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector