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

Correspondence regarding minimum income guarantee: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis about a minimum income guarantee, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500460002
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

National Museum exhibit - Injecting Hope: The Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine: FOI release

All correspondence relating to the National Museum exhibit, “Injecting Hope: The Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine” exhibition, including any requests for exhibits, comment or information from the exhibitors and any correspondence related to the exhibition including between officials discussing responses as well as between S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500456450
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Child Payment (SCP) applicant statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of applicants currently in receipt of Scottish Child Payment (SCP) who receive this payment for four eligible children. Request for information 2: The number of applicants currently in receipt of SCP who receive this payment for five eligible children. Request for information 3: ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500461350
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers overseas trips: FOI release

You asked for: 1) Since May 2016, on how many occasions have Scottish Government ministers taken trips overseas? 2) In relation to Q1, what method of transport did they use? Please specify aircraft type where applicable. 3) In relation to Q1, what class did they travel in? 4) On how many occasions, if any, did the ...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500461317
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maintenance work at Cotgreen Road, Tweedbank, Galashiels costs: FOI release

Could you please tell me what the cost of maintenance has been at the above building which is located at Cotgreen Road, Tweedbank, Galashiels. There seem to be a lot of tradesmen's vans in the car park and I would like to know what the ongoing maintenance costs are for the last year. If you do not have it up to date t...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500464262
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Financial cost of Gender Recognition Act legal case: FOI release

Can you please provide what the financial cost to date pursuing the Gender Recognition Act through the various courts and ultimately to the appeal court of appeal decision to clarify the position.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500462493
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and SalMar Aker Ocean: EIR Review

Original Request: 202500456187 All email correspondence between your domain ("@gov.scot") and the domain "@salmarakerocean.no" between January 1st 2024 and the date at which you process this request, inclusive.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500460409 review of 202500456187
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Guidance on the use of ChatGPT or AI large language models: FOI release

Can you release any guidance given to civil servants on the use of ChatGPT or AI large language models? Can you limit the search to the last three months?

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

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500459420
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Government advertising and public notice spend: FOI release

You asked, for each of the last five financial years (2024/25, 2023/24, 2022/23, 2021/22, 2020/21), to provide the following information: The total budget spent on marketing and advertising (including promotional, statutory, jobs and other). The names of the print, digital and broadcast and other media where this was ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.27(1) s.33 s.17(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500460124
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Definition of "fiscal transfer": FOI release

The definition of “fiscal transfer” in the context of Neil Gray’s statement. On the 30th of March. And evidence corroborating his statement.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500459491
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Judicial review on the statutory guidance for the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018: FOI release

You asked for Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, Judicial review on the statutory guidance for the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 For the above judicial review please provide the Scottish Government's total costs, broken down by counsel fees, court fees and other expenses, for each of the...

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500459594
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on social media subscriptions: FOI release

You asked for. Can I please request the following information under FOI: The amount spent by the Scottish Government on subscriptions for LinkedIn Premium in the calendar years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date. The amount spent by the Scottish Government on X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) in the calendar years 2023, 20...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500461657
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Baby Boxes statistics for 2024: FOI release

You asked for 1. The number of individuals who requested a Baby Box in 2024 and subsequently contacted you to cancel their order, return or donate items from the box. 2. Please provide a monthly breakdown for the year 2024. 3. In addition, please provide the same figures (number of individuals) for the first six mon...

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500471132
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government employees by pay grade: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. A breakdown of Scottish Government FTE roles by pay grade; i.e. the total number of FTEs employed by Scottish Government at respective bands of its pay grade. 2. The total number of Scottish Government employees paid over £50,000 (please include any departmental salary upli...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500460402
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Employees within Energy Consents Unit: EIR release

1. In each year since 2007-08, or as far back as data goes, how many individuals were employed within the Energy Consents Unit. 2. In each year since 2007-08, or as far back as data goes, how much funding has been allocated to the Energy Consents Unit.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: EIR/202500462456
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector, Work and skills

National Gas Transmission PLC funding allocation: EIR release

You asked for “I would like to know if the £2million committed by the Scottish Government (as detailed here https://www.gov.scot/news/fast-tracking-scotlands-energy-transition/) to explore how a pipeline could transport Carbon Dioxide from Scotland's central belt to the North East has been allocated? If it has been al...

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

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: EIR/202500461914
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost and Duration of Temporary Traffic Management on the A82: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information regarding temporary traffic management on the A82 trunk road: The total annual expenditure by Transport Scotland on temporary traffic management measures (e.g. temporary traffic lights, lane closures, convoy systems) on the A82 f...

FOI not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500464304
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence for the Remote, Rural and Islands Overarching Task & Finish Group: FOI release

You asked for meeting minutes, agendas, briefings and papers for the remote and rural task and finish group for meetings from October 2024 to date, and the group’s most recent terms of reference.

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

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500464864
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs & Culture and Sam Heughan: FOI release

You asked for all documentation mentioning Angus Robertson and Sam Heughan (and all correspondence between them), including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, from the last 12 months.

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

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500461821
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Resettlement of English Prisoners in Scotland on Standard Licence Conditions: FOI release

You asked for information regarding issues relating to the potential transfer of supervision following an individual’s release from prison in England, transferring into Scotland. You note that the individual was sentenced to 8 years in England; is not subject to MAPPA or any public protection notifications; and is due ...

FOI transferred 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500460509
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A90 trunk road pedestrian overbridges: FOI release

"I am writing regarding the ongoing works to renew pedestrian overbridges on the A90 Trunk Road through Dundee. As part of these works, temporary pedestrian crossings are being installed while the bridges are replaced. I would appreciate it if you could provide information on the cost of the bridge refurbishment work...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: FOI/202500464377
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Government and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs regarding information sharing: FOI release

You asked for correspondence between Scottish Government and His Majesty's Revenue and Customs regarding information sharing with a view to replacing the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation with an indicator of household income.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500459979
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Calmac funding for Gourock-Dunoon route: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1) The amount of funding currently received by CalMac from the Scottish Government to provide ferry services to and from Dunoon. 2) Whether that amount will now be reduced due to a reduction in services being provided. 3) Whether that amount has been reduced during the last 1...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500460573
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Driving licences and entitlement to drive in the UK: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Please advise the rules for all immigrants entering Scotland in relation to drive a car in Scotland? 2. Why are immigrants allowed to drive on our roads for 12 months and then sit a driving test? 3. What checks and measures are in place to monitor the number of accidents that have taken place due t...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.4

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500462298
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government spend on cleaning robots: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on cleaning robots in the last four years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: FOI/202500464425
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector