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

Director General Economy budget data: FOI release

I would like a full breakdown of all the budgets and outturn for each directorate under DG Economy going back to 2018-19. I would also like to know how this is split between resource, operating costs, capital and financial transactions.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600511738
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish prison nationality statistics: FOI release

You asked for the nationality data about individuals spending time in prison in Scotland disaggregated to country level.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600512777
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

First Minister memorandum or written briefings concerning live or ongoing criminal proceedings: FOI release

I am writing to seek clarification and transparency following your recent evidence to the Scottish Parliament regarding the memorandum you provided to the First Minister on 19 January concerning the prosecution of Mr Peter Murrell. In your explanation, you indicated that the purpose of the memorandum was to ensure tha...

FOI released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600509482
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Techscaler annual report 2024 events data: FOI release

In reference to page 43 of the Techscaler Annual Report 2024 and page 40 of the Early Evaluation of the Techscaler Programme 2022-24 report (both linked below), please could you provide an itemised list of each of the events referred to in the reports, including: The event name The date that the event took place The ...

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600512263
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Midlothian Council’s application to the Scottish Government Recycling Improvement Fund information: FOI release

Zero Waste Scotland awarded Midlothian Council a grant of £2,322,042 from the Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund for the project described as "Transition to twin-stream collection service and reduced frequency of residual waste for kerbside and communal properties." The grant was accepted by Midlothian Co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600512652
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Job vacancies and feedback for unsuccessful candidates in recruitment processes: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request information regarding the Scottish Government’s policy and practices on providing feedback to unsuccessful applicants for job vacancies. Specifically, I request: Copies of any formal policies, guidance documents, or internal procedures rela...

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

Published: 2026-05-15
Reference: FOI/202600513184
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Compliance Metrics and quality assurance processes for FOI case management and documentation in 2025: FOI release

“Under FOI, please provide me with stats and figures relating to “casserole compliance” in 2025. Please also explain how every FOI case is quality assured that the same “compliance documents” are filled out and stored in the case file”.

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-15
Reference: FOI/202600514647
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Planning guidance on Battery Energy Storage Systems: EIR release

Information about the recently published Scottish Government planning guidance publication on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Battery Energy Storage Systems: planning guidance - gov.scot.

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

Published: 2026-05-15
Reference: FOI/202600513062
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme: FOI release

For the period 4th December 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence (by email or direct messaging application) involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-15
Reference: FOI/202600513013
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence discussing the response to FOI request 202600503390: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers), by email or by direct messaging application, discussing the response to FOI request 202600503390.

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

Published: 2026-05-15
Reference: FOI/202600512984
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Organisational structure for Business Transformation: FOI release

Please could you provide the organisational structure for the Transformation Directorate including Director, Director-1 and Director-2 levels. For Director-1 level, please include whether they are an FTE or a contractor. For Director-2 level, please include the number and types of resources.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600507945
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Perth and Kinross broadband queries: FOI release

1. Can you please provide an update on the progress of the roll-out of full-fibre broadband in Perth and Kinross? Recent figures produced by ONS show that there is only 51.4% digital connectivity in the area, which was lower than the average in Scotland. 2. Can you please provide data on the percentage of homes and bu...

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600504838
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's Shetland Isles visit information: FOI release

“..copies of any documents or correspondence to or from your domain ("@gov.scot") regarding First Minister John Swinney's visit to the Shetland Isles from 22-24 February. Please could I ask for any documents or correspondence between 1st January and 27 February 2026? In your search for documents and correspondence pl...

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

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600510265
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Woodland Carbon Code information: EIR release

1). The Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) version 3.0 (January 2026) provides links to a document titled ‘Soil Carbon and the Woodland Carbon Code’ (Vicky West, 14 July 2011, 10 pages). This document claims on page 5 that: Research recognises that there can be initial losses to soil carbon on organomineral soils, but that de...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.10(5) s.6(1) s.11 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: EIR/202600513712
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Health Board funding, NHS Resource Allocation Committee comparison, and additional allocations: FOI release

“I would be grateful if you could provide the following information for the most recent 12‑month period for which data is available: Total funding allocated to each NHS Health Board in Scotland, broken down by board. The NRAC (NHS Resource Allocation Committee) target allocation for each board over the same period, an...

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

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600510459
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Direct communication between the First Minister and Permanent Secretary and their associated offices: FOI Review

Original Request 202600508787 Under FOI, I would like to request all documentation exchanged between the (1) First Minister and his office, and (2) Joe griffin and his office from 01 December to the date of this FOI. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not where either party have been copied to a chain of emails. Thi...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600513029 - Review of 202600508787
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service funding query: FOI release

Whether the funding provided to the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is ringfenced and whether the prosecution sector receives a specific amount of funding from the overall COPFS funds.

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

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600504555
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Accountancy in Bankruptcy - Software based data destruction queries: FOI release

The following recorded information held by your department regarding assurance processes for software based data erasure of end of life IT equipment. For clarity, this request relates solely to software based data destruction. Please exclude physical destruction methods such as shredding, crushing, degaussing or disint...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600506324
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Prison Service Policy for the Management of Transgender People in Custody Operational Guidance spend: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent to date on the judicial review of the Scottish Prison Service Policy for the Management of Transgender People in Custody Operational Guidance, which began on 3 February?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600505937
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Education Scotland - Scrutiny Directorate workforce data: FOI release

Please provide the following data regarding the contract status and promotional structure within the Scrutiny Directorate (the Inspectorate) for the current financial year (2025/26) and the previous two financial years (2023/24 and 2024/25).

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600504606
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government documentation regarding the procurement of Oracle: FOI release

I am making a freedom of information request regarding the recent procurement of Oracle for use within the organisation. This request is for: Q1: Any documentation regarding discussions of the documented political beliefs and funding of the owners of Oracle, and how those impacted considerations as to the suitability...

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600504893
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Apprenticeship funding data: FOI release

Apprenticeship funding, numbers of apprenticeship starts and in training (with requested breakdowns), from 2015/16 to 2024/25 inclusive.

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.3

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600504882
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Highlands £2 bus fare cap pilot: FOI release

Any assessment carried out by the Scottish Government regarding the impact of the £2 bus fare cap pilot on passenger numbers on rail services in the Highlands, including the Far North Line. Please include any reports, analysis, data, or internal correspondence relating to this assessment. Details of any discussions hel...

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

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600512725
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Wind turbine information and the impact of artificial intelligence on energy usage: EIR release

I would like to know how many wind turbines in Scotland will need to be decommissioned in the next 10 years. I would like to know how many wind turbines are currently running in Scotland that cannot currently be recycled. I would like to know is AI having an impact on the amount of energy that we will need to keep pr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: EIR/202600505205
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information surrounding various spending made by Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS): 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 already published 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.20

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600502318
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector