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

Circumstances where a local authority can refuse housing: FOI release

Under what circumstances can a local authority refuse housing under any circumstances.

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458308
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

South of Scotland Enterprise (SoSE) documentation: FOI Review

Original request 202500454174 Grant Award Information: Could you clarify what information the Sponsor Team and the Scottish Government (SG) received from SOSE regarding the £200,000 grant award to Laggan Outdoor Ltd? I would appreciate sight of the relevant documents and audit trail. Meeting Papers: Please provide acc...

FOI clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458697 Review of 202500454174
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Blue Badge statistics: FOI release

The numbers of Blue Badges held in Scotland, how many applications were submitted, and how many were granted and refused each year between January 2020 and December last year. If you could also confirm the stats for the above between the start of January and the end of March this year it would be much appreciated.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458187
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

European Parliament correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and MEPs or European Parliament officials and minutes/notes from any meetings between the Scottish Government and MEPs, from the previous 30 days (from 19 March 2025).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.32 s.27(1) s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458169
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

First Minister visit to St Fergus Gas Terminal documentation: EIR release

On 22/7/24 John Swinney MSP, First Minister, and Jack Middleton, Special Adviser met with Storegga Limited to visit the St Fergus gas terminal and undertake press work. Source: https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/56630 https://www.gov.scot/news/fast-tracking-scotlands-energy-...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500459263
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Constitutional role of Scottish Government in the operation of the Lord Lieutenants in Scotland: FOI release

The Scotland Act 1998 does not cover the operation of Lord-Lieutenants. They are directly responsible to the Monarch. Therefore, without a constitutional role why is the Scottish Government involved at all in the activities of the Lord-Lieutenants?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500459160
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Training materials for the application of Freedom Of Information (Scotland) Act exemptions: FOI release

Copies of all materials intended to train or otherwise direct Scottish Government employees tasked with drafting FOI/EIR responses how and when to apply exemptions from the FOISA.

FOI already published 80 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500460007
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on the Deputy First Minister's meeting regarding workplace sickness: FOI release

In The Sunday Times on 23rd March 2025, Shirley-Anne Somerville is quoted as follows: “Economic inactivity due to sickness is a problem right across the UK. In certain areas of Scotland that rate is higher than elsewhere. That’s exactly why the Scottish Government’s looking at the reasons behind that. And in fact, Kat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458589
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence between Energy Consents Unit and Logan Property Management regarding Braidfield Energy Storage Project: EIR release

Can you provide full copies of all communications (including emails, letters and records of any meetings) between the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Logan PM Energy Project Management in relation to the Braidfield BESS development (Postcode G81 5RA)

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

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500462660
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government unauthorized disclosures impact statistics : FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide the number of fines or any other disciplinary actions taken against ministers, civil servants or employees of the Scottish Government for unauthorized disclosures from 2020 to 2025

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500462988
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency staff networks: FOI release

Please include the following information for the 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 e...

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500462409
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding civil servants working a 35 hour week: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis about civil servants working a 35 hour week from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500457995
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Percentage of school pupils gaining 5 and above awards at SCQF Level 6: FOI release

The percentage of school pupils gaining 5 and above awards at SCQF Level 6 and above in the Academic Year 2023-24, for all previous available years obtained under FOI.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500462753
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Council tax relief funding information: FOI Review

Original request 202500453366 Information regarding council tax relief funding for the 2025 - 2026 financial year: 1. Allocation Breakdown: A detailed breakdown of the exact amount allocated by the Scottish Government to each of Scotland's 32 local authorities for council tax relief. 2. Supporting Documentation: Cop...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.4 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458076 Review of 202500453366
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Data on consultants hired to help administer agricultural support payments: FOI release

In terms external consultants that have been hired by the Scottish Government to help administer agricultural support payments could you outline: 1. The total number of consultants that have been involved since 2016? 2. Could you list the duties or functions carried out by the consultants since 2016? 3. Could you sh...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500459422
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Sale of alcohol at football grounds information: FOI release

What 'evidence' the First Minister is referring to during his interview on Sky Sport, list the sources of the evidence and provide a copy of them and confirm what reports or briefings have been prepared by Scottish Government officials for Scottish Ministers on the topic of alcohol at football matches during this Parli...

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458409
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

TV programme "River City" correspondence: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence and information relating to the TV programme River City. With information being limited to anything held since the start of 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458660
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Data gathering on gender reassignment: FOI release

You asked for the precise text of the question [and any sub-clauses to it] put to employees and from which government extracts and publishes the data on the protected characteristic of ‘gender reassignment’ [or ‘trans’], including the overall number and any sub-sets for the most recent year data has been gathered.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500465392
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Protected Trust Deeds (PTDs) for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025: FOI release

I would like to request the following information regarding Protected Trust Deeds (PTDs) for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025: 1. Refusals of Discharge: The number of individuals who were refused discharge from their PTD. A breakdown of these cases by Insolvency Practitioner. 2. Ingathered Funds: The t...

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.5 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500464466
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Briefing materials for the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy's meeting with the German Energy Minister: FOI release

All briefing materials prepared ahead of the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy's meeting with German Energy Minister Udo Phillip, and any notes/minutes recording what was discussed.

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

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458275
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Energy, International, Public sector

Scottish Government website publication breakdown: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s Publications site lists distinct (https://www.gov.scot/publications/) items – ten per page. These items are by default sorted in chronological order from newest to oldest, and results can be filtered by categories ‘Content Type’, ‘Topic’, and date of most recent update. Please provide the fol...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500459264
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Institute for Fiscal Studies correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Institute for Fiscal Studies from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2(1) s.2(2) 14 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500457996
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) and Gigaloch standard voucher statistics: FOI release

With regards to Gigaloch and SBVS, please confirm: 1) The total number of standard vouchers approved. 2) The total number of standard vouchers paid. 3) The total value of standard vouchers paid. 4) The number of properties associated to project PRPs approved and paid. 5) The total value of projects paid.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500467574
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Education Scotland Diversity, Equity and Inclusion spend: FOI release

How much money has been spent or allocated, via funding or resources, in the following areas: Decolonizing the curriculum for excellence LGBT(Q+) Gender Equality/Equity Anti-racism Equality impact assessments Equality outcomes reporting I request this information by year, for the last ten years (or since records bega...

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

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458398
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Breakdown of paid media spend on Twitter/X and LinkedIn: FOI release

The total spend on services provided by X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn for each of the calendar years 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date. Please provide a breakdown of what the money was spent on.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500465435
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector