Scottish Government FOI Index

21,099releases indexed

37,554attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

7,804partially withheld

2017-11-17oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,804 unclear 6,977 not held 2,955 released 1,470 already published 656 cost limit 586 clarification 342 withheld 235 transferred 74

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4772 s.20 4130 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3342 s.30 2791 s.17(1) 2667 s.25(1) 2327 s.10(4) 1920 s.11(2) 1518 s.29(1) 1135 s.2 1129 s.3 891

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 1,211 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 933 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 895 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 821 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 684 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 652 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 637 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 611 releases · 25.8 avg days

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7,501 matching releases

Cabin quotas for Shetland islanders on NorthLink Ferries: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about plans for a local quota of cabins being set aside for Shetland islanders on NorthLink ferries at peak times, since August 14 2025? - htt...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497720
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Organisations and individuals that have applied for the Addressing Depopulation Fund: FOI release

Information on how many organisations/individuals have applied to or have been beneficiaries of the Addressing Depopulation Fund. How much has been given to each organisation, in addition to the names of each individual/organisation.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600500175
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

List of Justice and Home Affairs briefing materials concerning Alexis Jay correspondence and parliamentary record: FOI release

A list of all ministerial briefing submissions, advice notes, or internal summaries provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs between 26 September 2025 and the 11th of December which relate to: the letter sent by Professor Alexis Jay to the Cabinet Secretary on 26 September any consideration of co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497894
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Briefings to Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs regarding Stage 3 proceedings of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Please supply all items of information in all briefings supplied to Justice Secretary Angela Constance for the Stage 3 proceedings of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill in September 2025. This should include, but not be limited to, the briefing which covered the comments of views of Professor Ale...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497788
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence and briefings and the costs of Deputy First Minister of Scotland trip to Stornoway on November 5: FOI release

“Correspondence sent and received, analysis and briefings and the full costs of Kate Forbes trip to Stornoway on November 5”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511063
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Various queries relating to the Education sector in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many newly-qualified teaching staff have taken part in the Teacher Induction Scheme in each of the last five years and where they were posted? 2. All feedback received by the Scottish Government from schools and teachers to its Building positive relationships in schools guidance, between September 1 2025 and De...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497557
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Regeneration Capital Grant Fund projects by applicant Local Authority and Urban Regeneration Company: FOI release

1. A list of the projects offered support in the most recent cycle of the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund including the names of grant recipient organizations and the amounts offered. 2. Also provide a list of applications rejected.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511843
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Minister for Victims and Community Safety's statement regarding potential role expansion for firefighters: FOI release

With reference to parliamentary answer to question S6W-42154 in which Scottish Government Minister Siobhian Brown MSP said: "The Scottish Government has carried out analysis of the potential costs and economic benefits of a potential role expansion for firefighters. Analysis of the potentially expanded role for firefi...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497433
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Expenses of artwork in Ministerial Offices: FOI release

The total cost involved in purchasing, selecting, moving, removing, and installing artwork in Minister’s offices in the Scottish Parliament and St Andrew’s House since 6 May 2024.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500498533
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector, Work and skills

Policy on funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for eligible two‑year‑olds: FOI release

1. Policy Rationale and Evidence Base Any documentation, briefing papers, ministerial submissions, impact assessments, or internal analyses outlining the rationale for extending funded ELC to two‑year‑olds based on parental benefit status. Any modelling or evidence used to support the statement that this policy would ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511271
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Freedom of Information vexatious or repeated requests data: FOI release

1) Please provide the number of Freedom of Information requests refused by the Scottish Government for being vexatious since John Swinney became First Minister. Also provide the same for the time Humza Yousaf was First Minister and the same for when Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister. 2) For each of the above provide ...

FOI transferred 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.14(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.14V 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510718
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Operation Talla queries: FOI release

1. Did the Home Office or UK Government issue guidance to Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Ministers or Police Scotland instructing that complaints or crime reports questioning COVID-19 policy (restrictions, vaccines, testing, public health data, fraud, misconduct) should not be recorded or investigated? 2. If yes: Who auth...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500497311
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation on free tuition for university students policy, Pisa results, school violence and exam results: 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 the free tuition for university students policy, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings an...

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500496823
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Asylum seeker and refugee homelessness and hardship prevention policy: FOI release

1. The current number, status, and locations of asylum seekers and refugees presently in Scotland; 2. The Scottish Government’s policy for those recently displaced from Home Office-provided accommodation; 3. The measures being taken to prevent hardship, homelessness, and destitution among this population.

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500497147
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health and Bliss Scotland: FOI release

A copy of correspondence between the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health and the charity Bliss Scotland (may also go under the name Bliss) regarding the proposed downgrade of five Scottish neonatal units, from March 1 2023 to date; both sent and received This includes all forms of communication available, no...

FOI transferred 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500490738
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to Prison Population Assurance Group: FOI release

1. Copies of the Group’s risk registers for the past two years (from November 2023 to the present). 2. Copies of the minutes of all Prison Population Assurance Group meetings held during the same two-year period. 3. Copies of the agendas for all meetings of the Prison Population Assurance Group during the same period...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.14(1) s.14 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500491124
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund queries: EIR release

Information relating to the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund. Question 1: (a) Why has the Grant Agreement between Rock Road and the Scottish Government not been signed? (b) When is the Grant Agreement expected to be signed? Question 2: You state that the ScotZEB scheme is a legacy scheme under Subsidy Cont...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.81

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: EIR/202500498729
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the diary and schedule of selected Ministers: FOI release

For each of the following individuals: Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Natalie Don, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise Siobhian Brown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety For each of the following dates: 2 April 2025 10 June 2025 14 July 2025 1 October 2025 8 O...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495808
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Lord Carloway and Lord Justice Clerk Lady Dorrian retirement function information: FOI release

Information contained in documents, discussions meetings & communications held by & between the Scottish Government and any other organisation, including courts & judiciary, legal representative bodies & any other party and including information contained in any arrangements, preparations, costs, work & hire, supplies,...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510775
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) and the Minister for Public Finance in Scotland: FOI release

Since 1 January 2025 and 26 November 2025, on how many occasions have the Chief Executive of the SPPA and other members of the SPPA met with Ivan McKee MSP. Please provide dates of the meetings at 1. Please confirm if these meetings were minuted, if not why not? If reliance is made on alleged Scottish Government policy...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.4 s.38(1) s.33 s.3 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495745
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Data on Information pertaining to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and AI systems: FOI release

To ask the Scottish Parliament and/or government for the following data: 1. Any recorded data on Information pertaining to its 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy', including road-maps, timelines, milestones and responsible Scottish or UK ministers. 2. Any recorded data on AI systems and service suppliers that hav...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.12(1) s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495378
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Average wait time for Disclosure Scotland to review applications: FOI release

What the average wait time for a review is, what external partners are dealt with on average with each application and when people are chased for updates for this.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495047
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the subject of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy, and Biodiversity between 2021 and 2023 on the subject of part 1 or part 2 of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill as originally drafted. Any correspondence sent from Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500496587
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Procurement Processes for Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service (CHFS) Direct Award: EIR release

Recorded information held by Transport Scotland limited to internal memos, formal reports, or risk assessments (excluding emails), from January 2024 to May 2025: 1. Documents outlining the criteria and justifications used for deciding on a direct award for the CHFS contract, including any evaluations of service contin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495918
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations: FOI release

All correspondence related to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations with the Scottish Government, sent since 1 January 2026. This should include internal correspondence and correspondence sent to/received from the BMA.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600501083
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector