Scottish Government FOI Index

22,887releases indexed

40,894attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,499partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,499 unclear 7,450 not held 3,286 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 377 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5218 s.20 4477 s.34(1) 3781 s.39(2) 3633 s.30 3034 s.17(1) 2977 s.25(1) 2552 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1245 s.2 1245 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-11 13 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 1,335 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 970 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 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 664 releases · 25.5 avg days

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22,887 matching releases

Briefings provided by the Chief Constable to the Scottish Government: FOI release

Briefings provided by the Chief Constable to the Scottish Government between 1 May 2026 and 19 May 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522689
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Education Scotland - Guidance on identifying and referring suspected child sexual exploitation: FOI release

Any guidance or advice issued by Education Scotland to schools or local authorities on identifying and referring suspected child sexual exploitation, since 2013, and the dates on which any such guidance was issued or updated.

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

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600523633
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Whitesands Flood Protection project information: EIR release

Clarification about the £55 million funding for the Whitesands flood project in Dumfries and Galloway; when and who granted it. This was mentioned at the December council meeting, but it is unclear who confirmed this funding and when. An MSP raised this in Parliament, but no response was provided by the First Minister...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522717
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Freedom of Information Unit staffing levels and Scottish Information Commissioner Level 3 intervention costs: FOI release

1. I request information on the cost of responding to and complying with the Level 3 intervention launched by the Scottish Information Commissioner on 15th November 2017 and its continuance as of June 2026. I appreciate it has developed over the years to comply with the agreed action plan. When responding, I request ...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600523292
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Meetings between Scottish Government and representatives of ExxonMobil to discuss Mossmorran Industrial Complex: EIR release

1) How many times have Scottish Government Ministers met with representatives of ExxonMobil to discuss Mossmorran Industrial Complex in the last 3 years. 2) In relation to (1), if meetings occurred, please confirm which Ministers were involved, who else attended the meetings, the date of the meetings, and any minutes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 171 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.2 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.13(1) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: EIR/202500494405
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Higher Education and Dundee University: FOI release

All correspondence between Higher Education Minister Ben Macpherson and Dundee University from January 2026 onwards. This should include any official documents, memos, emails, minutes or notes from meetings, along with any other relevant correspondence.

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

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522620
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Green Data Centre guidance: FOI release

Confirmation of what team or working group within the Scottish Government is currently tasked with producing the guidance on what factors are prevalent in a ‘green’ data centre; If a specific working group or team exists, detail of current membership, meeting dates, agendas and meeting notes since the establishment of ...

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

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522764
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund information: FOI release

1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund along with either the actual cost of that staff time or, where actual costs are not recorded, an estimation of the cost based on the relevant salary grades. 2. The total amount of any external costs incur...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.25

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600524214
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government employee sickness data: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Government’s employee sickness data. In particular, I would request a document detailing the sickness record of employees for the last four years. I would like the data categorised by differences in: age range whether or not the employee is covered/not covered under the disability discrimi...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522551
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information on contracts, payments and supplier engagements relating to James Massey Consulting Ltd and Sara Joanne Cooke: FOI release

Details of any contracts, purchase orders, framework agreements, or payments made to James Massey Consulting ltd and Sara Joanne Cooke between May 2025 and the date of this request (26th June 2026).

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600524465
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding the resignation of the Head of the Scottish Police Authority: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about Fiona McQueen quitting as head of the Scottish Police Authority, between February 15 2026 and April 15 2026.

FOI unclear 75 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600523157
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government "How we manage attendance" project communications: FOI release

Every email sent and received by the project lead of "how we manage attendance" during April 2026 which relates to Director Annabel Turpies project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522650
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government "How to handle Freedom of Information requests" project communications: FOI release

Every email sent and received by the project lead of "handle Freedom of Information requests" during May 2026 which relates to Director Annabel Turpies project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522652
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cladding Remediation Programme information: EIR release

1. The list of properties that have undergone a Single Building Assessment and are on a defined remediation pathway? 2. How many of these properties have secured funding for remediation? 3. How many properties have had remediation completed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(5) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600522332
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Documentation regarding the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: 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, about Peter Murrell's court case, between February 1 2026 and the date of this FOI?

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600518060
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

Auchinairn Road Safety Camera, Bishopbriggs: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the safety camera located on Auchinairn Road, Bishopbriggs. Please provide: Copies of any correspondence, meeting notes, reports, assessments or discussions between the Scottish Safety Camera Programme, Police Scotland ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600523274
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - First-tier Tribunal timescale: FOI release

I would like to ask how much time do Social Security Scotland have to send all the details about an individual's case to the First-tier Tribunal after requesting an appeal. There is information on mygov.scot that Social Security Scotland have 7 working days to do so. I am not able to find any detailed legislation on t...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522497
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Police Pension Scheme payment queries: FOI release

1. The average length of time in days between the date a police officer retires (last day of work) and the day they receive their first monthly pension payment during the 2 year period between January 2024 and December 2025? 2. The shortest length of time in days between the date a police officer retires (last day of ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.12(1) s.15

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522556
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister's Boston trip: FOI release

1. The full costs of John Swinney’s trip to the World Cup, including the expenses and costs of his entire entourage, broken down by what the money was spent on, I,e hotels, travel etc? 2. What hotels did Swinney and those who accompanied him stay in?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600523827
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Woodland creation schemes approved by Scottish Forestry: EIR release

For all woodland creation schemes approved by Scottish Forestry between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2025, please provide a dataset (for example in spreadsheet or CSV format) showing, for each scheme: The date the application was first received by Scottish Forestry The date the scheme was approved The total area of t...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 6 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600524940
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health communications regarding mycare.scot: FOI release

All communication to and from Neil Gray between January 2026 and June 12 2026 about mycare.scot / Scotland's NHS digital front door/ an NHS app.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522451
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government vehicle fleet information: FOI release

Information regarding vehicles currently owned, leased, or operated by the Scottish Government. For each vehicle, I would be grateful if you could provide the following details: Make and model Colour First registration date with the DVLA MOT issue date or expiry date Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM) If possible, plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600526707
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Adult Disability Payment statistics: FOI release

In relation to the postcode areas; IV2 7, IV3 8, IV2 4, PH22 1 and PH33 6, you have requested: Request for information 1: The number of active Adult Disability Payments claimants? Request for information 2: What proportion of the above are indefinite awards? (not subject to any reviews). Request for information 3:...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600523104
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M90 temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restriction information: EIR release

I am making a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restrictions between M90 Junction 1B and Junction 2, in both the northbound and southbound directions. Please provide copies of the following recorded information for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.7 s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600522580
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister's trip to Boston: FOI release

You asked for information about the First Minister's trip to Boston: 1. From the date of departure to returning to Scotland, how many days was this trip: 2. Other then yourself, who attended and what were their roles; 3. Where did you and the others on the trip stay, eg. Hotels, guesthouses, airbnb etc. And please p...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4 s.9 s.27(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522584
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector