Scottish Government FOI Index

22,315releases indexed

40,090attachments found

29.6avg calendar days

8,287partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,287 unclear 7,312 not held 3,157 released 1,570 already published 680 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5060 s.20 4368 s.34(1) 3672 s.39(2) 3552 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2855 s.25(1) 2456 s.10(4) 2029 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1195 s.3 929

Timeline

2026-07 451 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 942 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 699 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 646 releases · 25.7 avg days

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22,315 matching releases

Contracts and involvement with Israeli communication companies: FOI release

I would like to ask if Scotland has any contracts or involvement with Israeli communication companies. If so which ones?

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600512266
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Palantir contract information: FOI release

I would like to know how many departments of Scottish Government and associated government agencies (including police, financial services, Scotland's part of HMRC and the NHS) operate data infrastructure and surveillance Palantir contracts if yes, how long are these contracts planned to last and what is to stop Palanti...

FOI not held 40 score 2 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600512269
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland - Financial support provided to Loganair Limited: EIR release

A report on support provided by Transport Scotland to Loganair Limited for the most recent completed financial year. Please provide a breakdown of: 1. Total annual grant payments for all PSO routes from Stornoway to Edinburgh and Glasgow. 2. Total reimbursement paid to Loganair under the Air Discount Scheme (ADS). ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: EIR/202600509459
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Query relating to the 2018 Strategy for Veterans: FOI release

If the Scottish Government consider the terms of 2018 Strategy for Veterans, as a matter of course, in their political strategies such as providing funding or awarding compensation.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508474
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

HM Fire Service Inspectorate - Utilities and procurement queries: FOI release

General Information: How many sites are part of this organisation? Are utilities (gas,electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all schools, or by individual academies? Who is responsible for procurement decisions relating to utilities? (please state job title) How does the organisation ensure compliance ...

FOI not held 40 score 1 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI-202600512407
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

National Mining Museum Scotland funding information: FOI release

Information regarding assessments of the National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) undertaken by the Scottish Government as part of allocating funds for 2025/26. 1. As part of allocating funds 2025/26 to the National Mining Museum Scotland (NMMS) did the Scottish Government assess the robustness of NMMS’s governance? 2....

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600510508
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Guidance and data on violence against teachers in schools: FOI release

1. Is there a definition for what constitutes violence against teachers in schools? 2. What is the Scottish Government's recommendation for a teacher or classroom assistant to navigate physical abuse? 3. Are there year groups within schools that exhibit the worst levels of physical violence against teaching staff?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508591
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Spend on For Women Scotland court case regarding trans prisoner rules: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on its court case against For Women Scotland about prison trans rules, with a breakdown of costs?

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509966
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - New rail rolling stock for ScotRail procurement plan queries: EIR release

Has a deal to procure new rolling been done by the Scottish Government, or approved by the Scottish Government on behalf of Transport Scotland? You may wish to consider this as a FOI enquiry. If so, what are the terms and cost to the Scottish people? Is it correct that you have favoured a 30 year leasing arrangement s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: EIR/202600509316
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Miscarriage of justice compensation applications and payments made: FOI release

1. For the period from 2000 to the most recent year available, the total number of applications received for compensation under both the statutory scheme (section 133 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988) and the ex gratia scheme, provided in groupings that are large enough to avoid identification concerns (e.g. five-year ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.13 s.38(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508957
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Money spent on Chief Entrepreneur since creation of role: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Chief Entrepreneur since the role was created, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on, i.e. salary, expenses etc?

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509489
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Disclosure request regarding Operation Talla: FOI release

Did the Home Office or UK Government issue guidance to Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Ministers, or Police Scotland instructing that complaints or crime reports questioning COVID-19 policy (restrictions, vaccines, testing, public health data, fraud, misconduct) should not be recorded or investigated? If yes: • Who authoris...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600511030
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Contribution rates for firefighters: FOI release

1) Can you provide me with the current contribution rates for firefighters, please? 2) Can you also provide me with information as to whether these contribution rates will change in future and when that may be and also if these new rates are already known can you also provide those new rates, please?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.11 s.20

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600510567
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications from Scottish Ministers or Special Advisers regarding the next Parliamentary session: FOI release

All emails and WhatsApp messages sent by either Special Advisers or Scottish Ministers in the last 3 months that contain any of the following phrases: - "after the election" - "post-election" - "after May" - "the next Parliament" - "the next session of Parliament" - "the next Parliamentary session"

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp s.12

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507770
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Candidacy election rights correspondence: FOI release

I am writing to submit a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request copies of all ministerial submissions and briefing notes provided to Scottish Government ministers between 1 January 2023 and 31 January 2025 that recom...

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517333
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Late Freedom of Information responses that were delayed by Special Advisers: FOI release

Of the FOIs that have been returned late in the last six months, how many have been delayed by Special Advisers? Can you provide the communication from Special Advisers requesting delays for each of these case? On the 27/02/26 we sent a request for clarification to you asking: Of the FOI responses that have been ret...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507926
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding provided to Peace & Justice (SC026864) since 2021-22: FOI release

How much funding has been provided to Peace & Justice (SC026864) since 2021-22 with a breakdown by fiscal year.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509909
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on the European Friends of Scotland group: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government given/spent on the Scotland's Friends of Europe MEP group in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was for? Could you also provide the costs of goods and service in this?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508020
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

South Ayrshire Council correspondence in relation to the Barr Community Hub project: FOI release

All correspondence to, from or within the Scottish Government concerning the application by Barr Community SCIO to the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund which was decided earlier this year.

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517932
Directorate: Planning Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Records of ministerial engagements, investigations and links to proscribed organisations: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government hold any recorded information indicating that any Scottish Government minister, MSP (in a ministerial capacity), or Scottish Government official is currently subject to: an investigation, review, or formal internal process; or a referral to the Ministerial Code process, relating to meet...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.12

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508094
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding publishing reports and papers about Scottish independence: 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 publishing reports/papers about Scottish independence, from the last month?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508249
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding voting rights: FOI release

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517335
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Advertising spend: FOI release

Request for information 1: Please can you disclose how much has been spent on advertising in the time periods; Between February 2025 and February 2026 Between February 2024 and January 2025

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

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600508295
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2026: 1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and BABTAC concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures, aesthetics regulation, licensing, practitioner qualifications, beauty therapists, independent practitioners, in...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600517032
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Number of applications for solar farms and battery storage: EIR release

Can you confirm the total number of applications for solar farms and battery storage applications throughout Scotland and the total number of successful applications?

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.36

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: EIR/202600508465
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector