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

Correspondence regarding electricity costs: EIR release

For the period 8th September 2023 - date, please provide any correspondence or documentation held by the Chief Economist, Constitution, Energy and Climate Change, or Offshore Wind directorates which discusses the cost of electricity generated by Scottish renewables.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600512110
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Community and locally owned energy operational capacity and number of installations by local authority: FOI release

The Energy Savings Trust have recently published the latest edition of the Community and Locally Owned Energy in Scotland report covering the figures for 2025: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/report/community-and-locally-owned-energy-in-scotland-2025/ Table 2 in Appendix B shows that Local Authority ownership is 215...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512512
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Fingleton review of nuclear regulation correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence, emails, reports, memos or other recorded information in 2025 and 2026 relating to the Fingleton review and the UK Government's subsequent announcement, including any discussions with UK Government representatives.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600512328
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Palestine Action communications: FOI release

All mentions of 'Palestine Action' in emails sent to Scottish Ministers by Special Advisers, Senior Civil Servants or fellow Scottish Ministers since 7 October 2023. All emails sent by Scottish Ministers mentioning the term 'Palestine Action' since 7 October 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202500476790
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Government and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as well as minutes/notes from meetings or phone calls, and briefings written for the Government, about the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, from the last 14 days.

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600503237
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code investigation queries: FOI Review

Original Request 202600500686 Regarding the Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code and their investigation into Angela Constance between December 2025 and January 2026: 1. Between opening and concluding their investigation, how many hours in total did each of the Independent Advisers spend investigatin...

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600504932 Review of 202600500686
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Abortion law correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Humza Yousaf MSP and Special Advisers and/or Scottish Government civil servants relating to abortion and the establishment of a review of abortion law between February 2023 and August 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600504172
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Abortion Law Review Expert Group materials relating to abortion, healthcare and reproductive rights: FOI release

All correspondence (including but not limited to emails, letters, meeting notes, messages, and attachments) between members of the Abortion Law Review Expert Group and MSPs, Special Advisers, and/or Scottish Government civil servants relating to abortion, healthcare and reproductive rights, prior to the establishment o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600504175
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Expert Group and Advisory Group Review of Abortion Law information: FOI release

1) The names of the members of the Advisory Group of reproductive rights, women’s, and equalities organisations who provided input to the Review of Abortion Law in Scotland. 2) Minutes from all meetings of the Advisory Group, including draft or informal records where final minutes do not exist. 3) All correspondence ...

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600504169
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding businesswoman Marie Macklin: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis. which is/from Marie Macklin or mentions her, from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600504825
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Demographic proportionality in "We Are Scotland" campaign: FOI Review

Original request 202600502212 To understand the policy and decision-making process behind the We are Scotland campaign, you requested the following information: The Creative Brief: A copy of the creative brief provided to the advertising agency/agencies responsible for the "We Are Scotland" campaign, specifically any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600505409 Review of 202600502212
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Insight relating to the Arctic Connections Policy Framework: FOI release

Details of the total cost to the Scottish Government associated with the study undertaken by GC Insight relating to the Arctic Connections Policy Framework. Specifically, you requested the following: The total value of any contract(s) awarded to GC Insight in relation to this work. A breakdown of costs, including (whe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512851
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Details of Deputy First Minister's trips to the United Arab Emirates: FOI release

a) Could you supply the full costs of Kate Forbes' trips to the UAE in April 2025 and in January, including civil service costs, travel and accommodation, broken down by trip and what the money was spent on? b) Could you also supply briefings and minute/notes from any meetings held by Ms Forbes during her January trip...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.28 s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600505188
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, International, +1 more … Public sector

UK Supreme Court Judgment Working Group documentation: FOI release

Minutes of meetings of the Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court Judgment in FWS Vs The Scottish Ministers from 16/01/26-13/02/26 inclusive. Copies of all reports, consultations, discussion papers, briefings, presentations, and other papers produced by or for the WG, or received by th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600506643
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correction to the Official Report following remarks about Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

Answers to four questions which all relate to the aftermath of remarks made in parliament by Angela Constance about Professor Alexis Jay on 16th September 2025.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600502514
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission meeting materials: FOI release

The agenda and minutes/notes for the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission on 12 January 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600506434
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation about musician Paul McManus: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Paul McManus, from 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600506923
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Budget and NorthLink Ferries correspondence: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence between Shona Robison, her advisors, and Hannah Mary Goodlad, from 20 January 2025 to 20 January 2026, regarding the Scottish Budget and NorthLink Ferries.

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600502437
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Waiting time vow information: FOI release

All briefings, progress reports and minutes/notes from meetings, about the government promise to have no year-long waits for treatment, from the last month? - We remain committed to ensuring no patient waits longer than 52 weeks by March 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600506822
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Budget 2026 to 2027 correspondence: FOI release

The following requests have been allocated to the Director General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance for handling: 1. Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about planned Scottish Pa...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600502416
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Updates from Lord Advocate to First Minister on criminal cases: FOI release

On Wednesday 18th February 2026, in answer to an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament, the Lord Advocate said that there had been other instances where: "a similar process has been undertaken in relation to informing the First Minister of important stages in high-profile and sensitive cases." Please provide the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.26 s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600507562
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings of Short Life Working Group on the Supreme Court Judgment in FWS vs Scottish Ministers: FOI release

The following information: “1. Copies of all minutes from meetings of the (Short Life) Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs. Scottish Ministers. 2. Copies of all agendas, briefings, discussion papers, consultation documents, presentations etc. discussed at these ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600501935
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service updates regarding Operation Branchform: FOI release

I see from a FOl response that the Lord Advocate sent an update to the Scottish Government for the First Minister's attention regarding Peter Murrell's appearance in court. It was officially an update on Operation Branchform. Now I want the following information please. 1. Confirm how many notes or updates the Crown ...

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600508089
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Hospitals Inquiry claims correspondence regarding the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

All correspondence between the First Minister/his staff, or Health Secretary/his staff and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde or internally within Scottish Government, regarding claims at the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry that 'pressure' was applied to the opening of the QEUH. Please search for correspondence only between Janu...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600509205
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Emails sent from the Lord Advocate's work email on the 25 of February 2026: FOI release

I’d like to FOI all send emails of the Lord Advocate work email on the 25 of February 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600508695
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector