Scottish Government FOI Index

18,099releases indexed

29,946attachments found

29.8avg calendar days

6,650partially withheld

2019-05-15oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 6,650 unclear 6,023 not held 2,568 released 1,213 already published 588 cost limit 504 clarification 288 withheld 199 transferred 66

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4133 s.20 3541 s.34(1) 3273 s.39(2) 2802 s.30 2391 s.17(1) 2346 s.25(1) 1993 s.10(4) 1663 s.11(2) 1363 s.2 986 s.29(1) 969 s.3 758

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,053 releases · 28.0 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 833 releases · 31.1 avg days Marine Directorate 741 releases · 29.0 avg days Learning Directorate 657 releases · 34.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 577 releases · 28.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 553 releases · 36.5 avg days Economic Development Directorate 545 releases · 40.3 avg days People Directorate 513 releases · 25.9 avg days

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Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI Review

Original Request 202500496386 I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashb...

FOI clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17 s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500499440 - Review of 202500496386
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

CalMac Ferries Ltd offshore crewing or payroll arrangements between the dates of 1 February 2024 and 31 July 2025: FOI release

Information relating to the use by CalMac Ferries Ltd of offshore crewing or payroll arrangements, including Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey), between the dates of 1 February 2024 and 31 July 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202600499828
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government and public bodies relating to section 34 of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025: FOI release

"All correspondence, advice and information between the Scottish Government and other public bodies, as well as internally within the Scottish Government, relating to section 34 of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025. This should be all correspondence from 1st of March 2025 to present day, inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.34 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509553
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Freedom of Information department's correspondence that contains any reference to a “third intervention”: FOI release

Three requests summarised below with the relevant reference numbers we have used to process them: 202600509939 – “All correspondence sent or received (including internal correspondence) by members of the Scottish Government Freedom of Information department that contains any reference to a “third intervention” within ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509939
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

CalMac Chief Executive’s settlement and severance arrangements: FOI release

The following information: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request Please provide any information held by the Scottish Government, including Transport Scotland and relevant directorates, relating to the former CalMac Chief Executive’s settlement and severance arrangements, as referenced in Topical Question...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508980
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Witchcraft Act 1563 apology documentation: FOI release

1. Any internal briefing notes or policy documents that outline the legal or moral rationale for providing a state apology for a 16th-century historic injustice. 2. Any documents discussing the state’s responsibility to acknowledge "evidence gaps" or the destruction of historical records caused by such state-sponsored...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600509137
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding removing peak fares for Northern Isles ferries: FOI release

You asked for "All correspondence to/from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Transport Scotland about the removal of peak fares for islanders on the Northern Isles ferry service between 1 January 2024 and 26 February 2026".

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

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508626
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Tayside walk in centre location query: FOI release

“I note the following https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr45ekv79lzo FOI What determination and research was made to place a walk in centre within 5 mins of NHS Tayside main hospital building and not more centrally located in Dundee serving all of Dundee and not just trying to cut down A&E visits from the local area...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600508399
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Oban Harbour Revision Order (HRO) information: FOI release

Documents in relation to the draft Oban Harbour Revision Order (HRO): All internal written communications within Transport Scotland; Notes of all meetings held within Transport Scotland; and Records of all internal telephone calls made within Transport Scotland.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506295
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NHS Fife employment tribunal documentation: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants about the Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife case in Q1 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506859
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence on the creation of the Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Scottish Schools: FOI release

All internal email correspondence about the creation of the Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood Education in Scottish Schools which was published on 4 February 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600505401
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence from the Directorate for Justice regarding various queries: FOI release

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 Non-fatal strangulation not being a standalone offence in Scotland, from the last three months? Could you supply any analysis or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.32(1) s.36(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600505829
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Cross‑pavement charging information: EIR release

Information held by Transport Scotland between 1 January 2020 and the present relating to the selection of pilot authorities for the cross‑pavement charging grant and documents relating to national guidance on cross‑pavement charging.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: EIR/202600505424
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs communications relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI release

All communication to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and her office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill. The bill was also known as the Unbuyable bill and was brought forward by Ash Regan MSP. Please also provide any communication from her office that mentions ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600505379
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding Scotland boycotting Israel and former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland's resignation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about Scotland boycotting Israel, from the last two months. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.36 s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600504678
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI release

Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law Society of Scotland, Faculty o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.42 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: FOI/202600505107
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding ministerial responsibility for determining energy consents: EIR release

Please provide the following information in relation to the transfer of responsibility for Electricity Act 1989 consents to the Minister for Public Finance on 18 December 2025: Decision-making The date the decision to transfer responsibility was taken. The person(s) or office(s) that made the decision. Any ministeria...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: EIR/202600503900
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education Scotland - Compliance with Supreme Court ruling on definition of sex: FOI Review

Original request 202500478413 Whether any Equality Impact Assessments (EQIAs), training plans, internal meeting notes, or correspondence discussing the legal implications of the ruling are held; and Whether Education Scotland received or commissioned any legal advice following the ruling (withholding legal advice unde...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.36(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: FOI/202500481951 Review of 202500478413
Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Decision Notices 114/2025 and 116/2025 documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Decision Notice 116/2025 and Decision Notice 114/2025.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.36(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600503413
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation that mentions Former SNP Chief Executive Officer: FOI release

Please disclose any emails or WhatsApps sent between Scottish Government officials, including any special advisers, which contain the words “Peter Murrell” sent between 1 January 2026, and February 17, 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1) s.17 s.30 s.3 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: FOI/202600507146
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Prestwick Airport documentation: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government Ministers by Civil Servants about Prestwick Airport, in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600502049
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Transport

Glasgow 2026 Ltd information: FOI release

Funding, discussions with other governments and about a TV deal, as well as communications with Glasgow 2026 Ltd.

FOI already published 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600500303
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure: FOI Review

Original Request 202500497219 The dates of any meetings held between the Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure since 1 January 2025. Any minutes of these meetings. Briefings from these meetings prepared for Scottish Government Ministe...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.2(5) s.11(2) s.52(2) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600401485 Review of 202500497219
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Covid Inquiry documentation: FOI release

1. 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 John Swinney's appearance at the UK Covid Inquiry on October 9 2025, between September 15 2025 to November 1 2025. 2. Could ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.30 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501091
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Baby Box Programme correspondence: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600503159
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector