Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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7,795 matching releases

HC2 Certificate Eligibility, Immigration Compliance and NHS Funding Divergence: FOI release

1. Immigration Status Verification and Policy Divergence a.What formal process exists in Scotland to verify immigration status (including leave to remain and NRPF conditions) when assessing HC2 certificate eligibility for NHS-funded care? b. On what legal or devolved policy basis does the Scottish Government permit d...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.95 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478549
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Car congestion zones and charging ports: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about progress being made on reducing car kilometres driven by 20 per cent by 2030, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply al...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500477494
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero materials: EIR release

Could you supply all minutes/notes meetings, briefings and correspondence about/between the Scottish Government and Ed Miliband, from the last three months? This period has been taken as 02 April 2025 to 02 July 2025.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: EIR/202500474141
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

UK Government correspondence and minutes regarding the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill: FOI Review

Original request 202500471339 Copies of all correspondence and minutes of meetings between and involving the UK Government and Scottish Government Ministers regarding the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478134 Review of 202500471339
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Supreme Court ruling information: 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, analysis, about pro-trans rights protests due to the Supreme Court ruling defining a woman, between April 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? 2. ....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500466070
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

US President's July 2025 trip to Scotland materials: FOI release

On 29 July 2025, Donald Trump said: “This [Trump International, Aberdeenshire] has been an unbelievable development. “The land, they said it couldn’t get zoned, it was an impossibility." “And Sean Connery said ‘let the bloody bloke build his golf course’. “Once he said that everything came into line. John (Swinney) an...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478105
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS): 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, restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS), from the last month (May 26 to June 26). Coul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

East Calder Medical Centre materials: FOI release

Request 1: Ministerial Briefings I am requesting copies of any ministerial briefings, including but not limited to briefing notes, summaries, internal memos or background papers, provided to any Scottish Government Minister between 1 January 2024 and 30 July 2025 regarding East Calder Medical Centre. This includes doc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478023
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

West of Orkney Wind farm meeting information: EIR release

1. All diary entries, meeting records, briefing notes and attendee lists for any meetings (formal or informal), from 1 June 2023 to 30 June 2025, involving Gillian Martin MSP (including while she was Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy / Minister for Climate Action / Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action an...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: EIR/202500478286
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Ministerial Diaries relating to internal meetings, parliamentary business and events: FOI release

“I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2000 to request the full diaries of the Ministers outlined below, accounting for the past three months (15/04/2025-15/07/2025). Please outline what type of engagement it is, alongside where/with whom the engagement took place, and broadly what the theme of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500476126
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Mothballing of nurseries and schools review information: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500471247 On what date was the review of mothballing guidance confirmed? (eg on which date was it decided to go ahead with the review, not on which date was the review first mentioned in parliament) On what date did work on the review of mothballing guidance commence? How many staff are currently ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477128 - Review of 202500471247
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Alexander Dennis closure correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence that Kate Forbes received regarding the closure of Alexander Dennis in advance of the announcement that it was moving production to England on 12 June. 2. All correspondence that the First Minister received regarding the closure of Alexander Dennis in advance of the announcement that it was movin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500471639
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

CONTEST Health Check information: FOI release

In response to an FOI request (reference 202500472337) , asking for “correspondence since 7 October 2023 referring to the protest group Palestine Action” you supplied papers including – “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025” Which reads “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025. Police Scotland CT Intelligence cont...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478676
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

High speed trains lease: FOI release

A. On what date does the lease of the High Speed Trains by Scotrail terminate? B. In the event of the lease referred to at (a) being terminated early, what would be the cost of such early termination? C. Has Scotrail carried out any consultation on the replacement of High Speed Trains and, if so, who has been consult...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478972
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Business case and proposal for commissioning Reach Advocacy Ltd: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500467478 The Business Case & Proposal for Scottish Government’s Commissioning of Reach Advocacy. Delivering quality assured advocacy and human rights qualification and training, across four government portfolios (15th of October 2024).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1)B s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477830 Review of 202500467478
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Business case and proposal for Reach Advocacy commission: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500467505 The Business Case & Proposal for Scottish Government’s Commissioning of Reach Advocacy. Delivering quality assured advocacy and human rights qualification and training, across four government portfolios (15th of October 2024).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1)B s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477926 - Review of 202500467505
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Plans and discussions regarding restructuring/merger of Enterprise Agencies: FOI Review

Original Request 202500472477 1. Restructuring or Reform of Enterprise Agencies All minutes, papers, correspondence, or briefings (including drafts) since 1 January 2020 relating to any proposals, discussions, or decisions regarding: The merger, restructuring, rationalisation, or closure of any of the following: High...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500476929
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Population and advice on herring gulls and black backed gulls: EIR release

1. ‘Health Risks I would be grateful to view all documents comprising any analysis or other consideration of the health risks to humans posed by gulls, including risk of falls from swooping attacks, risks of ingestion of gull droppings, risks of respiratory and water based infections, including Histoplasmosis, Cryptoc...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500474601
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding of Edinburgh’s tram transport network documentation: EIR Review

Original request: 202500472717 Information recorded by the Scottish Government in the last twenty four months, relating to the funding of Edinburgh’s tram transport network. This should include copies of documents, correspondence and minutes of meetings with the City of Edinburgh Council and other parties related to ...

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

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: EIR 202500477075 Review of 202500472717
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) grant awarded by the Scottish Government: EIR release

Information concerning the £4 million Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) grant awarded by the Scottish Government to Scotbeef during Round 7 of the scheme (2021–2024), intended for the construction of a new abattoir at Thainstone: 1. Have Scotbeef received money from the FPMC fund? 2. What receipts did...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: foi/202500477784
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS): FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister and or the First Ministers Office with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the GTCS's responses since the 1 January 2025. To cover emails, their attachments and or letters sent by normal post.

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

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477560
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government and UK Government's meeting regarding the Baroness Casey audit: FOI release

1. Details of the meeting between Scottish Government and UK Government officials regarding Baroness Casey's audit of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse, including the date of the meeting and a list of attendees. 2. A copy of the briefing pack prepared for the Scottish Government side for this meeting. 3...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.29(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477556
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Rent Officer training and valuation guidance from Rent Service Scotland: FOI release

Please provide all internal training materials, guidance documents, or policy manuals currently used by Rent Service Scotland in the training of Rent Officers regarding the assessment of open market rent. Specifically, I am requesting any documentation regarding the use of comparables, condition-based adjustments, and ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.32 s.34 s.2

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478187
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Removal of members of the Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) board: FOI release

Have any members of the Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) board have been removed by Ministers since 1 January 2020. If so, how many?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500479567
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

First Minister meeting with US President: FOI release

All briefing materials, briefing packs and documents related to John Swinney’s planned meeting with US President Donald Trump in late July. All communications, including but not limited to emails, text messages, and internal memos, concerning the planning, discussion or coordination of this upcoming meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500475982
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector