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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21,864 matching releases

Disputes submitted to each tenancy deposit scheme in Scotland: FOI release

You kindly responded to this enquiry (202500467746) but the data on disputes was incomplete for 2024-25 as the data was not available until the end of August 2025. Please could I now be supplied with that information?

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500482828
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Clarification on FOI request FOI/202400423455: FOI release

You asked for clarification on FOI request FOI/202400423455. Specifically, you queried the data contained within that response which stated that 47,796 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in the UK since the war in Ukraine started. You also requested confirmation of the time period these figures related to, and whether th...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI.202500481572
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Ukraine

Revenue in Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) query: FOI release

Does Revenue in GERS include corporation tax payable on the profits from Scottish renewable energy projects, (irrespective of the domicile of the ownership), especially for onshore and offshore wind?

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500486276
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence on calls for inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI release

All correspondence and records held by the Scottish Government from 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 that relate to calls for an inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (also known as grooming gangs) in Scotland.

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

Published: 2026-01-05
Reference: FOI/202500488098
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence on calls for inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI Review

Original request - 202500488098 All correspondence and records held by the Scottish Government from 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 that relate to calls for an inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (also known as grooming gangs) in Scotland.

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-05
Reference: FOI/202500492594 Review of 202500488098
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Bylaws 2009 conviction statistics: FOI release

1. The number of prosecutions brought and 2. The number of convictions made For offences against the Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Byelaws 2009, from 2009 until the most recent available.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-01-05
Reference: FOI/202500494152
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Suicide deaths in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for the 2024 deaths by suicide and for them split by district.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-05
Reference: FOI/202500483045
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding BAE Systems opening Janet Harvey Hall: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about BAE Systems opening Janet Harvey Hall on 25 June 2025, between May 1 2025 and July 15 2025? Did any Ministers get invited, if so who, and why did th...

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

Published: 2026-01-05
Reference: FOI/202500482144
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Funding for Early Learning Centres (ELC): FOI release

1. Do Local Authorities receive funding for ELC (nursery place) has been applied for, whose 3rd birthdays falls prior to the term following? 2. Do Local Authorities have discretion in determining a cut off date prior to the start of term which may affect some children whose birthdays fall after the cut off date prior ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500482313
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government funding of weight management services: FOI release

You asked for the following regarding obesity medicines: for Scottish Government spend on fighting obesity for data held on purchased/bought weight loss drugs by NHS Scotland

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500484499
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Stonewall Scotland and Engender payments from Equality and Human Rights Fund: FOI release

You asked for the following information “How much money has the Scottish Government handed to Engender and Stonewall since April 16 2025, with a breakdown per charity and what the money was spent on?”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500481835
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Landlords in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for an update to the published answer to request FOI/202400423932 (and FOI/202000090239) in particular to the breakdown of how many landlords there are on the register and how many properties they own in the same bandings as before. The original request had also asked for: How many landlords in Scotland are...

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

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500481827
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's meeting with various selected companies: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1st May, 2023 to the present date and each of the following companies: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Dist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500482647
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's engagements with various organisations: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1 May 2023 and the date of this request: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Distribution Ltd. 2. The names, t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500483115
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings held by the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy with selected organisations: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500483897
Directorate
Topic

Ministerial visit to Japan: FOI release

1. Who went on the trip? 2. How much did it cost? 3. What hospitality was received? 4. The Health Secretary Neil Gray said: “Scotland has earned a strong international reputation for pioneering health technologies that improve outcomes and enhance care.” Provide evidence to support this claim?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500482253
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Secondary School Exam Results: FOI release

1. The number of pupils achieving five or more awards at SCQF Level 6 or above, separated into: a. Pupils whose awards are made up of SQA National Qualifications at SCQF Level 6(Highers and equivalent). b. Pupils whose awards include other SCQF Level 6 qualifications (e.g. Foundation Apprenticeships, National Progres...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500482842
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister's visit to London on 14th October 2025: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings from John Swinney's visit to London on October 14, including all briefings written for this visit, as well as his itinerary for the trip

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.28 s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-31
Reference: FOI/202500482366
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS minutes and materials: EIR release

I am requesting an un-redacted version of the minutes previously released here under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations: Since the refinery in question has now closed, any commercial confidentiality has expired, and there is public interest in accessing the complete version of these minutes. Please r...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500481403
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Rape Crisis Scotland correspondence and meetings: FOI release

1. When did a member of the Scottish Government last meet with a representative of Rape Crisis Scotland? 2. When did a member of the Scottish Government last meet with a representative of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre? 3. Any correspondence John Swinney, Kaukab Stewart or Shirley-Anne Sommerville has sent to or received...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500481328
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Culture & External Affairs visit to Brussels: FOI release

Angus Robertson said that he travelled to Brussels "recently" to speak with key European partners on March 20 2025. Could you supply all documentation held from these meetings, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, between February 15 2025 and April 15 2025?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.32 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500481475
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government documents containing the word Lochaber and the phrase Zonal Pricing: EIR release

Please provide any documents held in the Scottish Government’s eRDM system which include both the word “Lochaber” and the phrase “zonal pricing". Please restrict the search to documents created since 1st January 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: EIR/202500482322
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Queensferry crossing speed restrictions: FOI release

You stated "Can you explain the reason for the speed restrictions being constantly imposed on the Queensferry crossing, I know it states Congestion on the signage but that is not the case, leading up to the bridge speed restricted to 40 mph with tailbacks on the carriageways on the approach to the bridge for some consi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500484339
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government alcohol policy documentation: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500476817 Any internal policy, guidance, or recorded discussions on monitoring or limiting alcohol-related expenditure by government departments. Any correspondence or briefings addressing potential contradictions between alcohol-related spending/investment and Scotland’s public health policies (...

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

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500481276 Review of 202500476817
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Humanitarian Emergency Fund costs: FOI release

You asked for the full costs of running the Humanitarian Emergency Fund from the last five (5) years with a breakdown per year.

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500481340
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector