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

Transport Scotland - Argyll and Bute traffic monitoring information: EIR release

There is traffic monitoring ongoing at the moment in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute and on various stretches of the A83. How long will the traffic be monitored and what data is being collected? How many surveys of this kind have been carried out in Tarbert in the last five years? Please send me the results of previous sur...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500496966
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence and meeting records between the Chief Economist Directorate and Scotonomics: FOI release

The following information: For the period 30th January 2025 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate of the Scottish Government and William Thomson or Kairin van Sweeden, both of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person ...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490770
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Discussions and community considerations regarding enhance care’s Townend Care Home, Symington (Ayrshire): FOI release

1. Care Homes situated within a private estate with other private home owners where all gardens meet with no boundary fences - would you say this is an acceptable location ? 2. Care Home situated in a private estate with no street lighting with Teenagers and Pensioners living adjacent to the care home and need to walk...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.15(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Budget to replace unsafe cladding following the Grenfell tragedy: EIR release

1. Please could you tell me how much of the £97 million allocated to the Scottish Government by Westminster to replace unsafe cladding following the Grenfell tragedy has been spent to date? 1. Please provide a breakdown of how many high-rise buildings/multi occupational properties have been identified as having dangero...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492766
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Gateway review of the Heat in Buildings Future Service Provision project information: EIR release

Any information relating to the gateway review of the Heat in Buildings Future Service Provision project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(3) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500494079
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of applicants who passed away whilst awaiting a decision on redress: FOI release

How many people have died while awaiting a decision on redress payments and for a breakdown by financial year.

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495639
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Future Farming Investment Scheme statistics: EIR release

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, and further to FOI 202500492156: 1. Please provide the number of applications to the Future Farming Investment Scheme that were unsuccessful (potentially eligible schemes that proceeded to assessment but did not receive funding), broken down by (a) area office, (b) th...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500496906
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

New Mull Campus queries: FOI release

1) The quantum/amount of funding that Argyll & Bute Council will receive for the new campus on Mull depended on the preferred site being determined. The site has been selected but the project has been paused pending the outcome of a Judicial Review. Has the amount of funding been determined if so, how much will the Cou...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.4 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493252
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Briefing for Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity regarding Ministerial Statement on the Wildfire Summit: EIR release

1. Please can you share any briefing provided to Jim Fairlie ahead of the Ministerial Statement on the Wildfire Summit on 11 November 2025. 2. Please can you share any correspondence relating to that Ministerial Statement sent to or from Jim Fairlie.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493245
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Governance, oversight and policy development relating to sex offender management: FOI release

1. Registered Sex Offenders in South Ayrshire The number of individuals currently on the Sex Offenders Register who are managed within the South Ayrshire area. Where available, please provide a breakdown indicating how many are first-time offenders and how many have previous convictions for sexual offences. 2. Commun...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493143
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Redress Scheme Scotland caseworker allocation: FOI release

1. How many applications are pending caseworker allocation? 2. Why do you only have 20 caseworkers? What has the Government got planned to increase this to reduce the waiting times? 3. Is there an independent body to oversee the Government and Redress in a similar way to the Horizon victims of the Post Office. The co...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.3

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494073
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland recent and historical traffic survey data – A835 Conon Bridge Junction: EIR release

'I am writing to request traffic survey data for the junction on the A835 where it connects to the B9163 (Conon Bridge) and the U3165 (road to Alcaig) just east of the Maryburgh Roundabout. I understand that a traffic survey may have been completed within the last two years, and that a decision has been made suggesting...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492261
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) staff Christmas events: FOI release

As an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation? Has this changed in the past 2 years? Has this been at the request of Scottish Government?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495924
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Traffic accident and road/lane closures on the A75 and A77: EIR release

1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th November 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th November 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th November 2025. 4. The number of road traffic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500496659
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Shoplifting incidents and outcomes: FOI release

You asked for the following information covering the period 01 January 2020 to date, by calendar year: 1. Shoplifting incidents and outcomes The number of recorded shoplifting incidents. The number and/or proportion of those incidents which resulted in: a) prosecution, b) a fiscal fine or other fiscal disposal, c) n...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence briefings spending s.2 s.1 s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493145
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Sub-groups, governance groups, working groups or policy boards attended by Ministers: FOI Review

Original request 202500490033 A list of any sub-groups, governance groups, working groups or policy boards that the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and the Minister for Victims and Community Safety and Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans have attended in the last calendar year. These would ...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493178 Review of 202500490033
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to the Marketing Society or Marketing Society Scotland: FOI release

The following information: How much funding/expenditure the Scottish Government has given the Marketing Society or Marketing Society Scotland in each of the last 5 calendar years? Please breakdown spend by membership fee, event sponsorship, staff training and other. Is there a tender process for other professional org...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493652
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Audit Scotland correspondence regarding NHS Ayrshire and Arran: FOI release

Any email correspondence between Audit Scotland and the Scottish Government regarding NHS Ayrshire and Arran since 1 October 2025 to date.

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492378
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Lord Advocate in relation transgender prisoners: FOI release

In relation to Topical Question time today in the Scottish Parliament, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs refused to provide justification for pursing legal action in relation to its policy on transgender prisoners: "Presiding Officer, with the greatest of respect to you and all members in the chamber, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.18 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493242
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cost incurred by producing the publication “Kinloch Castle Study: Final Report”: EIR release

1. The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government in producing the publication “Kinloch Castle Study: Final Report” (published 8 May 2025). Please include: Total internal staff costs (e.g., RESAS time or other departments) Any external consultancy, research or analytical services commissioned Any expenses, travel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.10(5)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494018
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding use of Cameron Barracks for asylum seeker accommodation: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence, emails, briefings, and meeting notes between the Scottish Government and the UK Government (including the Home Office) relating to the potential or proposed use of Cameron Barracks, Inverness for asylum seeker accommodation. Specifically, I would like: 1. Copies of all correspondence or ...

FOI already published 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.25 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500491644
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 on the Scottish Whisky Industry: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence, including emails, briefing notes, memos, and meeting minutes, relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 under President Donald Trump on the Scottish whisky industry. This should include communications between Scottish Government officials and representa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493229
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment applications: FOI release

All applications for Adult Disability Payment, where the applicant applied under mental health and hidden disabilities, broken down for years 2020-2024 and until 2025, to date: Your request for information 1: How many applications were received each year? Your request for information 2: How many applications w...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494098
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council regarding New Mull /Tobermory Campus: FOI release

Information in relation to the New Mull Campus/Tobermory Campus: Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council giving them advice re the Islands Act including undertaking Island Impact Assessments. Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Isla...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493258
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland: FOI release

I am seeking two pieces of information on Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland. Request for information 1: A month count of claimants claiming Psychiatric Disorders and Neurological diseases from February 2022 to February 2025 for: a. South Lanarkshire and b. Scotland Request for informat...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493196
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector