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

Transport Scotland expenditure queries: FOI release

1. The total amount spent on corporate functions by your organisation in the financial years 2021- 22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also break this down by the type of function – for example, human resources. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in the financial...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502105
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - NorthLink Ferries running cost query: FOI release

How much, if anything, Transport Scotland or the Scottish Government provides the contractors (Serco) to run the NorthLink ferry service.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600501833
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Immigration White Paper Response and briefing on 'A Migration System That Works For Scotland' meeting: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of all briefings and notes and any other documentation associated with the following communications. I would like all original communications associated with each date and interaction: Various emails dating from February 2025 - May 2025 on the formulation of the Scottish Government response to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500029
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) documentation: EIR release

I would now like to see the same documents without the scope-related redactions - in particular the December 2025 presentation and its accompanying notes, and the document titled 'NPF4 Interpretation for upload'. I am of course content for personal information such as names and email addresses to remain redacted.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: EIR/202600515120
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Government’s oversight of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP): FOI release

You asked for all information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the Scottish Government’s oversight of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP): 1. Sponsor Team Incident Logs Any "Risk Registers," "Incident Logs," or "Breach Reports" held by the Children and Young People’s Directorate (Sponsor ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600514051
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial private office staff pay information: FOI release

The pay bill for each and all ministerial private offices for January, February and March 2026 as set out below: Minister X: 2 staff : total base pay = X Total overtime = Y Total pay = Z % of overtime to base pay = A Allowances = B

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600512986
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland - email information: FOI release

As part of a project I am working on, I would like to e-mail the Directors of Education in each of the 32 local authorities across Scotland. I appreciate that it might not be possible to give out names of individuals (even though this would be welcome), however I would be very grateful if you could provide the contact...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600512927
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ministerial harassment complaints policy queries: FOI release

In relation to the following harassment policy: https://www.gov.scot/publications/handling-of-harassmentcomplaints- involving-current-or-former-ministers/ 1. Is the policy still in use? 2. How many complaints has the Government received about current Ministers from January 2020 to the present day? 3. How many compla...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600513739
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Office for Statistics Regulation: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Office for Statistics Regulation, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499473
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 commitment query: FOI release

You asked if the following fifteen commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government and asked us to provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502668
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility study report and supporting documents: EIR release

1) Access to the full report of the Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility Study, commissioned by NHS Grampian and supported by the Scottish Government’s Sustainable Estates programme. If the full report cannot be disclosed, we would appreciate any executive summaries, technical appendices, or decision-making docume...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500496833
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meeting between Former First Minister and the Governor of California: FOI release

Information relating to the meeting between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and California Governor Jerry Brown on or around 3 April 2017 in Sacramento: Any briefing papers, pre-meeting notes, or preparation documents provided to the First Minister or Scottish Government officials. Any minutes, notes, summaries, or pos...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600499990
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 pledge query: FOI release

You asked if the following commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government. Please provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge: 1. Invest a further £1 billion over the next parliament to close the school attainment gap. 2. Invest an additional £500 million to suppor...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.9 s.10

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600501756
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government tickets 2026 FIFA World Cup: FOI release

1. How many tickets have the Scottish Government requested for any World Cup 2026 games for Scottish Government staff or officials such as cabinet secretaries or the first minister? 2. If possible, can you provide a breakdown of who the tickets are for and for what games? 3. Has anyone in the Scottish Government, off...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600499901
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Compensation queries Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: I refer to the Stage II complaint response issued by Social Security Scotland (CE1MUI931264/25), in which it is stated that: “Social Security Scotland has no policy or scheme in place for offering compensation.” In order to understand whether this statement is accurate, supported by policy ...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499775
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's COP expenses: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request all communications exchanged by staff, special advisers and ministers relating to FOI 202500497042 relating to Gillian Martin’s COP expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, please include all email, WhatsApp, Teams, Webex conversations or messages.

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500549
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Reserve list for the role of Client Support Advisor query: FOI release

In relation to Social Security Scotland’s reserve list for the role of Client Support Advisor - Mid Lothian (1266), I am writing to ask if any more job offers have been made in Edinburgh.

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600512450
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and the Equality Network: FOI release

The minute and agenda for the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and Rebecca Don Kennedy and Vic Valentine of the Equality Network on 30 October 2025.

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600501053
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government's expenditure on housing for asylum seekers, refugees, and irregular migrants: FOI release

Details of the Scottish Government's expenditure on housing for migrants, including both legal migrants (such as refugees and those with granted asylum status) and irregular or undocumented migrants (such as asylum seekers whose claims are pending or refused); for the financial years 2020-2021 through 2024-2025, or the...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500043
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Housing, International, Public sector

Transport Scotland procurement processes: FOI release

You asked questions around our procurement processes, energy and water costs.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.4 s.5 s.14 s.15 s.17(1) s.9

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600512625
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) Board appointment queries: FOI release

Your request consisted of a series of questions seeking explanations about the appointment process to the Board of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL). The Scottish Government holds the information necessary to respond to these questions and responses to each question are set out below. As the request has been answe...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 16 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600513289
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the First Minister's meeting with the President of the United States of America: FOI release

Today, John Swinney revealed his Oval Office meeting was brokered by Eric Trump. He said he asked Eric to meet and did not seek a meeting with the President. Please send me a copy of this correspondence or minutes of the meeting where he asked to meet Eric Trump. Mr Swinney further revealed at 6.32am on the Friday morn...

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499668
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

SNP manifesto 2021 fulfilment query: FOI release

I would like to ask if the following commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government. Please provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge: We will introduce a new Housing Standard, set in law by 2025. We will set a national objective to increase the amount of housing ...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502667
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between NHS Fife and Scottish Government ministers regarding employment tribunal: FOI release

Following the judgment in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal, published December 8, please provide any emails, minutes, documents, or messages between Neil Gray and NHS Fife relating to the case and the judgment. If there is any correspondence from the First Minister and NHS Fife, please include this.

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499673
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Public Pension Agency - Police Pension Scheme contingent decision: FOI release

1) The number of members originally offered the chance to leave their pension scheme. 2) How many members actually did exercise this option and leave the pension scheme. 3) How many of those that 'left', subsequently rejoined the pension fund. 4) How many that rejoined were placed back into the same pension scheme t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499669
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills