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

Scottish Solicitors Bar Association documentation and legal aid trainee fund: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that is from or mentions the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association, including correspondence (including internal), briefing, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, from the last month (February 20 to March 20)? 2. Could you supply all documentation...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.29 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500458288
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Planning decisions overturned: EIR release

Within the last 10-year period how many recommendations by Reporters submitted to Scottish Ministers, have then been subsequently overturned by Scottish Ministers.

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

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: EIR/202500462272
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Wealth Taxation documentation and correspondence: 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 about a wealth tax on the richest, from the last three months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500477238
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

For Women Scotland versus Scottish Government legal case costs: FOI release

You asked for the legal costs associated with the For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers case. How much the Scottish Government spent on legal costs in the first judicial review in the Outer House of the Court of Session in 2022. How much the Scottish government spent on legal costs in the appeal that went be...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500462295
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence held by Scottish Government on implementing Anne's Law: FOI release

https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500453617/ "All documentation the Scottish Government holds on discussions with Scottish Care regarding Anne's Law and its implementation, including correspondence, minutes and notes from meetings. For the period June 2022 to February 2025" "Scottish Care were present alongsid...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500462023
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scotland House Pride and Equality event cost and LGBTQ+ network meetings: FOI release

1. Information on how much the Scottish Government spent to hire a drag queen to perform at Scotland House, London, for pride? This request includes any travel and subsistence costs given to the drag queen in connection with their performance. 2. Information relating to meetings between the SG’s executive team and the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.35 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-10
Reference: FOI/202500475067
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister ministerial trip to Boots: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence held about Kate Forbes ministerial trip to Boots on September 25, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes, notes from meetings, analysis?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-10
Reference: FOI/202500461996
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Data on the award of Australian Environmental Cleaning Services (AECS): EIR release

You asked for clarification of the previous EIR response (202500455527): 1. Regarding what you showed re Species rich grassland management in AECS. Are those figures what was applied for in that year or the totality of the area that is managed under AECS (ie somewhere in years 1 – 5 of an AECS agreement)? 2. In addit...

FOI/EIR clarification 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending

Published: 2025-09-10
Reference: FOI/202500463852
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Cost breakdown of Minister for Business and Employment's trade mission trip: FOI release

1. Could you supply a full breakdown of the costs from Richard Lochhead's trade mission to Singapore and Malaysia in October 2024, including a breakdown of his expenses, and how many officials went with him and a breakdown of their expenses? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the government relating to this...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-09-10
Reference: FOI/202500461666
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government ministers and ADS Group Ltd: FOI release

"Minutes for all meetings between Scottish Government ministers and ADS Group Ltd, since 7 October 2023."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-10
Reference: FOI/202500478677
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance correspondence regarding full fiscal autonomy: FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, Shona Robison (or her private office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500458992
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government spending or investment related to alcohol: FOI release

Information about any Scottish Government spending or investment related to alcohol or alcohol-related products for the three financial years (2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24): 1. Hospitality, Events and Gifts Please provide: A breakdown of any expenditure on alcohol purchased or reimbursed by the Scottish Government for: ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476450
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice ministerial engagements: 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 t...

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: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476125
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Ministerial meetings with Scottish Water Executive Leadership Team: EIR release

Details of any meetings held by Ministers with any of the Executive leadership team of Scottish Water between Jan 1st 2023 and 30th Jun 2025. Details being dates , attendees and subjects discussed. Scottish Water Executive leadership being the individuals listed below, or whoever may have held these positions at the ...

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: EIR/202500477014
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Union Dividend information: FOI release

1. Any internal reports, briefings, memos, emails, or other correspondence held by the Scottish Government from 1 January 2024 to the present that relate to the Union Dividend. 2. Any risk assessments or scenario planning documents that examine the financial, economic, or policy implications of the Scottish Government...

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476295
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister call conducted on skype: FOI release

1) In regards to page 33 there is subject of a call with the DFM, was this call conducted on skype? Who was present in this call? What was the purpose of the call? I request all minutes and notes from this call, as well as the entire "main skype chat" of this call. 2) On page 34 the following passage says: "this may ...

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461388
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial meeting with NHS Fife materials: FOI release

Preparatory notes and correspondence, meeting minutes and notes taken at the meeting and follow up correspondence and action points pertaining to the meeting attended by Neil Gray, Jenny Gilruth and NHS Fife at Fife Council Bankhead Central on 17th July 2025. Paper notes, emails, text messages and official logs should ...

FOI already published 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500476593
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Tartan Week costs breakdown: FOI release

"How much it cost for Mr Swinney and his colleagues to travel to New York for Tartan Week? If you could please confirm how many people made the trip and provide a breakdown of accommodation, food/drink, flights/other transport, and miscellaneous costs, it would be much appreciated."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461301
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the British Ambassador to the United States: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received between the Scottish Government and Peter Mandelson, and all minutes/notes from meetings between the government and Peter Mandelson, from the last three months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461355
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funded early learning and childcare: FOI release

I would like to question regarding a response given by John Swinney at 12:09 during FMQ at Holyrood on 24th April 2025 he said... "Families in Scotland benefit from 1140 hours of early learning and childcare for ALL 3 and 4 year olds". Is this true, as various pages across Scottish Government have different ways of de...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500463148
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial code investigation into former First Minister: FOI release

All 14 pieces of correspondence" involved in the "ministerial code investigation into former FM Salmond that was conducted by Sir David Bell and published in 2013". You requested this correspondence because the links to the documents on the Scottish Government/NRS website archive are not working.

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461414
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scotland CAN DO framework: FOI release

1. Any papers and correspondence, rationale regarding and relating to the decision to close this framework. 2. Any correspondence to Ministers or from Ministers regarding the closing of this framework. 3. Any reviews or evaluations on the framework that took place. 4. Details of consultations that took place with pa...

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500462251
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government and Ministerial Code Former Advisor communications: FOI release

Any and all communications between the Scottish Government (officials, SPADs, ministers, everyone) and Mr James Hamilton, the then advisor on the ministerial code from January 1st 2024 to present day (28th of March 2025).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500459604
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Minister for Social Care, Wellbeing and Sport visit to Queen Margaret Hospital: FOI release

You asked “Could you apply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, analysis about Maree Todd's visit to Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline December 13 2024, between November 15 2024 and January 15...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1)B s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500460406
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Stakeholder engagement regarding audiology and hearing: FOI release

A complete list of the organisation names of all private and independent sector stakeholders, including audiology services providers and representative bodies, that the Scottish Government and Ministers has met with to discuss audiology and ear/hearing care in Scotland in the past 12 months, both independently and thro...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500461540
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector