Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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22,640 matching releases

Livestock health and welfare information: EIR release

In reference to “the reported decision to cull 271 apparently healthy cattle in Fife due to failures in livestock identification and traceability”. You asked for answers to the following questions: 1. What specific legislation required or authorized this decision? 2. Was the cull legally mandatory, or did decision-ma...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: EIR/202600524827
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment (ADP) processing statistics: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the current processing queues for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) applications. Please provide the following information based on the most recent management data available: Request for information 1: Total Queue Volume: ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600520224
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications Relating to Compensatory Planting at Carlinden Burn: EIR release

I am submitting this request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I would like to request the following information: All internal and external communications (including but not limited to emails, meeting minutes, letters, reports, and file notes) between Scottish Forestry, FSFC Company 1 Ltd, and Vatte...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500475423
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system - data request: EIR release

Anonymised VMS data….from the past year, information detailing fishing vessel positions around the Northern part of the Scottish North Sea with timings of when equipment was lowered or when vessels were in that area.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600515553
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

FOI requests submitted to the Scottish Government by the BBC & STV in 2025: FOI Review

Original request: 202600513933 (1) The total number of FOI requests made to the Scottish Government by the bbc in 2025 (2) The total number of FOI requests made to the Scottish Government by STV in 2025

FOI unclear 50 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600515534 Review of 202600513933
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Results from pandemic exercise Pegasus: FOI Review

Original request: 202600515495 The results or any other associated documentation of the Exercise Pegasus event which was carried out Autumn 2025? https://www.gov.scot/publications/uk-covid-19-inquiry-module-1-report-scottish-government-progress-update-july-2025/pages/7/

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600515496 Review of 202600515495
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Woodland Carbon Code information: EIR Review

Original request: 202600513712 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 ...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(5) s.20 s.6(1) s.3 s.4 s.6

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600515983 Review of 202600513712
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Local Authority Chief Executive salary query: FOI release

My understanding is last year Scottish Government transferred responsibility for Local Authority Chief Executive salaries to COSLA. This resulted in a pay review involving COSLA and ALACE. Please correct me if this information is wrong. I also understand, if correct, this review also involved senior council officers, b...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520712
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Information regarding forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm: EIR release

1. An update on the proposed Forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm, Ashkirk, Selkirk TD7 4PA (latest designs, stage of design/submission, timeframes, etc) 2. Confirmation that Gresham House owns the Synton Mains Farm land designated for planting, what the purchase price for the Farm was and what monies have been re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600515981
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between West Lothian Council and Scottish Government regarding toilet provision for schools: FOI release

Paragraph 69 of the following judgment stated that West Lothian Council wrote to the Scottish Ministers on 03 February 2026 seeking the removal of single-sex sanitary accommodation in the School Premises Regulations 1967, and the Ministers wrote to the Council on 25 March 2026. https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/media/mv5d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.19 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520095
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information regarding the funding for the provision of free period products: FOI release

1. Please confirm whether funding provided by the Scottish Government to support the provision of free period products by local authorities and educational institutions is currently ring-fenced. 2. If the funding is no longer ring-fenced, please provide: a) the date on which this change took effect; b) the reason for ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.6 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520365
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Information regarding Technician-to-Paramedic progression pathways: FOI release

This request relates specifically to discussions concerning progression from ambulance technician roles into paramedic qualification and is not intended to include general ambulance workforce planning unrelated to progression routes. Please provide recorded information, including correspondence, meeting minutes, brief...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520647
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Abolition of Feudal Tenure documentation: FOI release

Copies of all recorded information held by your organisation concerning the legal nature of ownership of land in Scotland following the coming into force of the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000. Without limiting the scope of this request, please provide: 1: Any legal advice, opinions, memoranda, br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600519724
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Coul Links proposed Golf Course application correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600517045 "Correspondence seeking or justifying, and permitting a further delay” in relation to “Post Report Consultation of parties” in respect of the Called In Planning Application for the Construction Of An 18 Hole Golf Course, Etc, At Land 1700m North West Of Embo Community Centre, Embo (Coul L...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600521208 Review of 202600517045
Directorate: Planning Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Documentation regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence, communications, briefing notes, meeting minutes, reports, emails, memoranda, or other recorded information held by the Scottish Government between 1 January 2015 and the present date concerning: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP); Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs); Unidentified aerial a...

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

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520032
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Home Fund information: FOI release

1) All data collected by the Scottish Government indicating the impact that this policy will have on house prices. 2) All analyses indicating the number of house purchases that will be made using this loan that would not have been made without it. 3) The predicted or expected rate of return to the Scottish Government...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600518576
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

All material relating to Planning Permission Appeal PPA-240-2086 (land near Banknock): EIR release

I want to fully scrutinise everything relating to PPA-240-2086 and, in the interests of transparency, I request copies of all documents (including Brodies) and communications with Falkirk Council, with the Duty Principal Reporter and with any others. Can I please also have copies of internal DPEA communications.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600521754
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Copies of grant offer letters for the organisations that received funding under the LGBT section of the Equality and Human Rights Fund: FOI release

The grant offer letters for the organisations that received funding under the LGBT section of the Equality and Human Rights Fund, starting from 01 April 2026. Please also provide any applications for this funding submitted by these organisations.

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

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600516962
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the impact of appeals under Sea Lice Risk Framework: EIR Review

Original request 202600510420 In a letter to the Scottish Government on 12 March 2025, Salmon Scotland said that fish farms would be appealing against variation notices imposed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) under the Sea Lice Risk Framework. I subsequently reported that 210 appeals had been lodg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/ 202600519821 Review of 202600510420
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A82 closure and speed limits: EIR release

I'd like to request information in regard to the below: XR001-SW/2024/49975/1 (3721846) 10/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 A82 I'm looking to clarify the following: Start and stop location for cones Speed limit imposed Which lanes were closed Reason for closure

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600524833
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on falsifying health records becoming a criminal offence: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government have any plans to make it a criminal offence for a care provider to falsify records to hide malpractice or must we continue accepting cruel and inhuman treatment? 2. Name one physical health issue that does not receive medical assistance through the NHS or partner agencies? 3. How much...

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

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600520146
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Sexual offence conviction statistics: FOI release

You asked for each year from 2021 to the latest available data: 1. The number of individuals convicted of: Rape offences Other sexual offences All sexual offences combined 2. For each category above, please provide a breakdown by: Sex Age band (Under 18, 18-24, 25-39, 40-59, 60+) 3. For each category above, please...

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.6 s.25(1) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: FOI/202600521344
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Grants and funding awarded to Hunterston Estate: EIR release

I would be grateful if you would supply me with a list of the grants awarded to Hunterston Estate from the year 1985 to the present. These may include grants for the upkeep of the estate, Castle, House, heritage grants, agricultural and biodiversity awards, and any other funds, including loans which have been awarded ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600520379
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Westminster funding for tower block cladding: EIR release

I understand that the Scottish Government received approximately £97.1 million during the 2021/22 financial year. 1. How much has been spent to date ? 2. Which projects was the money spent on ? ( Breakdown per project with supporting documentation ) 3. What is the remaining balance of the funding received ? 4. What...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600519809
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

A68 from Pathhead to Lauder road closures: EIR release

You stated : A68 from Pathhead to Lauder I am respectfully requesting a F.O.I for the dates that the above part of the A68 has been closed or inaccessible (during any time of the day) from 20/03/2020 to 19/06/2026. I also request the same information for the following time frame - 20/03/2014 to 19/06/2020. If you co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600523162
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport