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

Flag of Convenience Vessels: EIR release

Why there are 11 flag of convenience vessels fishing our EEZ and landing directly to the EU market place missing off the economic link quota payback list.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500479088
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS): 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, restrictions on the promotion and placement of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt (HFSS), from the last month (May 26 to June 26). Coul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476953
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

East Calder Medical Centre materials: FOI release

Request 1: Ministerial Briefings I am requesting copies of any ministerial briefings, including but not limited to briefing notes, summaries, internal memos or background papers, provided to any Scottish Government Minister between 1 January 2024 and 30 July 2025 regarding East Calder Medical Centre. This includes doc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478023
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

West of Orkney Wind farm meeting information: EIR release

1. All diary entries, meeting records, briefing notes and attendee lists for any meetings (formal or informal), from 1 June 2023 to 30 June 2025, involving Gillian Martin MSP (including while she was Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy / Minister for Climate Action / Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action an...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: EIR/202500478286
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland's social media platform information: FOI release

Details of any software/platforms currently used to manage your organisation’s social media accounts. The annual cost of these tools. The contract expiry date(s) for these tools. Details of any software/platforms used for social listening or media monitoring. The annual cost of these tools. The contract expiry dat...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.27

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500480665
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Appointment of new Chief Executive of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) information: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government regarding the appointment of new Chief Executive of the SQA, which was confirmed last month: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/114227.html. The response should include all communication, briefing, analysis, decision-making and other materials related to the appointment process, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500474984
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A9 Dualling Programme suppliers and contractors: EIR release

A list of suppliers, contractors and professional service providers involved in the delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme. For each company, please include where possible: Company name Role or discipline (e.g. architect, main contractor, M&E consultant) Procurement route used (if available)

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: EIR/202500478339
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial Diaries relating to internal meetings, parliamentary business and events: 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 ...

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: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500476126
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Mothballing of nurseries and schools review information: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500471247 On what date was the review of mothballing guidance confirmed? (eg on which date was it decided to go ahead with the review, not on which date was the review first mentioned in parliament) On what date did work on the review of mothballing guidance commence? How many staff are currently ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477128 - Review of 202500471247
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Alexander Dennis closure correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence that Kate Forbes received regarding the closure of Alexander Dennis in advance of the announcement that it was moving production to England on 12 June. 2. All correspondence that the First Minister received regarding the closure of Alexander Dennis in advance of the announcement that it was movin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500471639
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Development and implementation of the UN Convention on Rights of a Child (UNCRC) Incorporation Scotland Bill: FOI release

The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government, including Education Scotland and relevant directorates, in relation to the development and intended implementation of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, including: Internal staffing and planning costs. Legal or external consultancy advice. Education-specific ...

FOI already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477182
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland’s Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) data: EIR release

1. How many CPOs Transport Scotland has issued in the past two decades, and what the average timescale has been for either withdrawal or completion of the purchase. 2. How much has been paid out to date in relation to CPOs for the A9 project, and what the projected remaining expenditure is? 3. Whether the Scottish Go...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: EIR/202500478981
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

CONTEST Health Check information: FOI release

In response to an FOI request (reference 202500472337) , asking for “correspondence since 7 October 2023 referring to the protest group Palestine Action” you supplied papers including – “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025” Which reads “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025. Police Scotland CT Intelligence cont...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478676
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

High speed trains lease: FOI release

A. On what date does the lease of the High Speed Trains by Scotrail terminate? B. In the event of the lease referred to at (a) being terminated early, what would be the cost of such early termination? C. Has Scotrail carried out any consultation on the replacement of High Speed Trains and, if so, who has been consult...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478972
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Business case and proposal for commissioning Reach Advocacy Ltd: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500467478 The Business Case & Proposal for Scottish Government’s Commissioning of Reach Advocacy. Delivering quality assured advocacy and human rights qualification and training, across four government portfolios (15th of October 2024).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1)B s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477830 Review of 202500467478
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Business case and proposal for Reach Advocacy commission: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500467505 The Business Case & Proposal for Scottish Government’s Commissioning of Reach Advocacy. Delivering quality assured advocacy and human rights qualification and training, across four government portfolios (15th of October 2024).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1)B s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477926 - Review of 202500467505
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A9 from Thurso to Inverness maintenance costs: FOI release

“How much has been spent on maintenance in the past 3 years on the A9 from Thurso to Inverness? How much has been spent on maintenance on the Shetland islands in the last 3 years?”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478535
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

HM Fire Service Inspectorate citizen engagement platform: FOI release

The information that we require, under the Freedom of Information Act, is as follows: 1. Do you use a Citizen Engagement platform? 2. If so, what tools do you use? 3. How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool? 4. Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end? A citizen engagement p...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500480971
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Health Board funding for tackling heart disease: FOI release

“The total amount of funding provided by the Scottish Government to NHS Health Boards specifically for the purpose of tackling heart disease, from 2020 to the present (including the most recent year available). Broken down by year and health board."

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500479111
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Software used to manage Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) social media accounts: FOI release

“Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide: 1. Details of any software/platforms currently used to manage your organisation’s social media accounts. 2. The annual cost of these tools. 3. The contract expiry date(s) for these tools. 4. Details of any software/platforms used for social list...

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.6 s.7

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500480693
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Subscriptions to paid Artificial Intelligence (AI) services: FOI Review

Original Request 202500472238 1.Whether any Scottish Government departments or agencies (or Scottish Parliament, if sending to them) currently hold or have previously held subscriptions to paid AI services, including but not limited to OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus, ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot, or comparable generat...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477145 Review of 202500472238
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Plans and discussions regarding restructuring/merger of Enterprise Agencies: FOI Review

Original Request 202500472477 1. Restructuring or Reform of Enterprise Agencies All minutes, papers, correspondence, or briefings (including drafts) since 1 January 2020 relating to any proposals, discussions, or decisions regarding: The merger, restructuring, rationalisation, or closure of any of the following: High...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500476929
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Population and advice on herring gulls and black backed gulls: EIR release

1. ‘Health Risks I would be grateful to view all documents comprising any analysis or other consideration of the health risks to humans posed by gulls, including risk of falls from swooping attacks, risks of ingestion of gull droppings, risks of respiratory and water based infections, including Histoplasmosis, Cryptoc...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500474601
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ongoing roadworks on the A78 at Inverkip Village: EIR release

Might I respectfully request an FOI into a number of things in relation to the Inverkip road works. Might I see the risk assessment which pertain to the central reservation being used as a temporary carriageway? Might I ask if same said risk assessments were done in partnership with the various partners involved. Were...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: EIR/202500480039
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Leng Review recommendations: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government formally adopted, or does it intend to adopt, any of the recommendations of the Leng Review? (e.g. name change, not seeing undifferentiated patients etc). 2. Has any guidance, direction, or instruction been issued by the Scottish Government to NHS bodies regarding the implementation of t...

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500476598
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector