Scottish Government FOI Index

9,099releases indexed

14,350attachments found

27.1avg calendar days

3,606partially withheld

2024-01-12oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,606 unclear 2,485 not held 1,406 released 651 already published 356 cost limit 328 clarification 139 withheld 100 transferred 28

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2389 s.20 1874 s.34(1) 1798 s.39(2) 1572 s.30 1471 s.17(1) 1236 s.25(1) 1126 s.10(4) 972 s.11(2) 785 s.29(1) 618 s.2 546 s.3 411

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 578 releases · 27.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 547 releases · 28.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 357 releases · 27.2 avg days Marine Directorate 352 releases · 26.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 350 releases · 25.4 avg days People Directorate 287 releases · 24.0 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 270 releases · 31.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 267 releases · 38.8 avg days

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489 matching releases

Documentation regarding stakeholder engagement process and information session pertaining to non-surgical cosmetics procedure bill: FOI release

1. Design and Purpose of the Information Session All internal documents, briefing notes, emails or meeting records which define or describe the purpose of the session, including whether it was intended to constitute stakeholder engagement. Any documents distinguishing between “information provision” and “stakeholder e...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.1 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512523
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister emails relating to Lord Advocate and former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

A copy of any email in the First Minister’s inbox (sent by him or received by him) relating to the Lord Advocate or Peter Murrell that was received or sent on 16th, February, 17th February, 18th February and 19th February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512647
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Queries regarding Queen Elizabeth University Hospital cladding and associated costs: EIR release

How much of the flammable cladding has been removed from the hospital [QEUH], how much has it cost and how much of the 97.1 million given to Scotland for the removal of flammable cladding remains? Has the removal started on any other buildings or any completed that have been identified as having this cladding?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.4 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600505647
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Assurance on NHS compliance with Supreme Court Judgement: FOI release

The following questions based on the communication issued by Gillian Russell, Director of Health Workforce, to NHS Board Chief Executives on 30 September 2025. 1. Is Ms Russell now assured that each NHS Board has in fact obtained their own legal advice as independent legal entities – please provide a list of all NHS B...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600507521
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Operation Branchform communications between Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and First Minister: FOI release

1. The total number of recorded communications sent from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) (including the Lord Advocate’s office, Solicitor General’s office, private secretaries, and/or COPFS officials) to the First Minister’s Office / First Minister’s Private Office which refer to, relate to, or a...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600507223
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Records of Law Officers communications with First Minister since 2016: FOI release

In light of recent news re the Murrell case, please could you advise : - A list of cases in the past 10 years where the Lord Advocate has sent a similar notice to the First Minister at a similar stage in criminal proceedings including date(s) of that advice. - A list of cases in the past 10 years where the Lord Advoc...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600507602
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) concerning aesthetics regulation information: FOI release

1. All correspondence, emails, meeting notes, internal briefings and draft documents between the Scottish Government and the JCCP from 1 January 2017 to date. 2. Any documents in which the JCCP is referenced in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures, practitioner regulation, licensing, medical reviewers, trainin...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.5 s.6 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600512258
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

SNP manifesto commitments: FOI release

I would like to ask if the following commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government. Please provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge: 1. Support the development of a new Scottish Institute for Women’s Health to drive changes to policy, guidance and medical traini...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.7 s.9 s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502248
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Information Commissioner decision notices: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Decision Notice 315/2025, Decision Notice 281/2025, Decision Notice 279/2025, Decision Notice 144/2025, from 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502676
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding the MV Bella-1: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, speaking notes, about the MV Bella-1, in 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600503837
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ferguson Marine being awarded contracts to build ships: FOI release

You asked if we could supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes ffom meetings, briefings, analysis, about Ferguson Marine being directly awarded contracts to build ships, from the last two weeks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509519
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

UK Supreme Court Judgement (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers) 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 14/02/26-13/03/26 inclusive. Copies of all reports, consultations, discussion papers, briefings, presentations, and other papers produced by or for the WG, or received by t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600510882
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the crew of the Marinera vessel: FOI release

You asked for any internal and external correspondence, including attachments, as well as any information held concerning the crew of the Marinera vessel. Please include information regarding the removal of individuals by US forces and subsequent discussions about the legality of this activity, as well as exchanges wit...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600504037
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Marine and fisheries, 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

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

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

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

Scottish Government’s plans to issue bonds minutes/notes from meetings: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings and updates written for/by the Scottish Government’s, plus minutes/notes from meetings about plans to issue bonds, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202500486342
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transfer of devolved powers to the UK Government queries: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether any Section 30 Order has ever transferred devolved powers from the Scottish Government or Scottish Parliament to the UK Government Please confirm: Whether any Order in Council made under Section 30 of the Scotland Act 1998 has ever had the effect of reducing the legislative competence of the...

FOI transferred 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.1 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600500071
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Criminalisation of the purchase of sex in Scotland information: FOI release

You asked for “information concerning the appointment of Fiona Taylor QPM as Chair of the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex in Scotland, announced to the Criminal Justice Committee on 11 March 2026”. Specifically, you asked for: 1. Records relating to the decision to appoint Fiona Ta...

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600510439
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Briefings to Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs regarding Stage 3 proceedings of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Please supply all items of information in all briefings supplied to Justice Secretary Angela Constance for the Stage 3 proceedings of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill in September 2025. This should include, but not be limited to, the briefing which covered the comments of views of Professor Ale...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497788
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Freedom of Information vexatious or repeated requests data: FOI release

1) Please provide the number of Freedom of Information requests refused by the Scottish Government for being vexatious since John Swinney became First Minister. Also provide the same for the time Humza Yousaf was First Minister and the same for when Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister. 2) For each of the above provide ...

FOI transferred 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.14(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.14V 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510718
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Asylum seeker and refugee homelessness and hardship prevention policy: FOI release

1. The current number, status, and locations of asylum seekers and refugees presently in Scotland; 2. The Scottish Government’s policy for those recently displaced from Home Office-provided accommodation; 3. The measures being taken to prevent hardship, homelessness, and destitution among this population.

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500497147
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Carbon Calculator for Wind Farms on Scottish Peatland: EIR release

1. “Update and Version History – a) A complete version history of the Calculator, including dates on which any component of the model's methodology or empirical inputs was reviewed, revised, or updated since its original publication. The version currently being provided to applicants as a spreadsheet by the Energy Cons...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600511024
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information relates to the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: 1. EVIDENCE BASE 1.1 Please provide all written evidence, submissions, reports, research papers, safety data, and statistical analyses that were received by or commissioned by the Scottis...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.1 s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600511564
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector