Scottish Government FOI Index

22,908releases indexed

40,932attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,504partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-03newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,504 unclear 7,454 not held 3,291 released 1,598 already published 714 cost limit 636 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5222 s.20 4481 s.34(1) 3784 s.39(2) 3637 s.30 3037 s.17(1) 2979 s.25(1) 2556 s.10(4) 2087 s.11(2) 1636 s.29(1) 1248 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 34 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 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 677 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 665 releases · 25.5 avg days

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22,908 matching releases

Data centre guidance: EIR release

1. All guidance, circulars, letters, briefing notes and communications issued by the Scottish Government National Planning Hub (NPH) to Scottish planning authorities relating to the assessment of hyperscale or large-scale data centre applications, from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request. 2. To confirm whether ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-03
Reference: EIR/202600522802
Directorate: Planning Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information regarding the ScotAccount platform: FOI release

You requested the following information: Could you supply all documentation held about the ScotAccount platform, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing and analysis, from the last two months? How much has been spent on this, with a breakdown of costs and...

FOI cost limit 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12(1) s.15

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600524867
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information regarding foreign nationals in Scottish Prisons: FOI release

You asked for "Further to the attached (FOI 202600512777), can you provide the same data but this time for 2025/2026."

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600526100
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Public Spending on First Minister’s World Cup Travel: FOI release

You asked for a full, transparent accounting of every penny of public money spent on this trip — flights, hotels, hospitality, staff costs, and any other associated expenses and the benefits of this expense.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1)

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600524700
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Total spend on court cases against For Women Scotland since 2021: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent overall on court cases against For Women Scotland since 2021, with a breakdown per case and then specifics of what the money was spent on?

FOI unclear 55 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600523723
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Aviemore to Carrbridge non-motorised user (NMU) route planning application information: EIR release

All information and communication between Transport Scotland and WSP UK Limited/Atkins Mouchel Joint Venture (AMJV)/Atkins Réalis in relation to the planning application process for the Aviemore to Carrbridge NMU route (the ACNMU route) for the period from March 31 2025 up to the current date.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: EIR/202600523158
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Briefings and advice materials provided to Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform: FOI release

All briefings and advice materials relating to public service reform provided to Ivan McKee in his first 10 days in the role.

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600521191
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

File relating to Case ENA-270-2089 and CLUD-270-2012: EIR release

As discussed earlier today, please find formal request for un-redacted copies of file related to the Case ENA-270-2089 and CLUD-270-2012. Unredacted files requested to sent ENA-270-2089 Appendix 02 - Statement of Appeal Appendix 10.01 - Statement of Appeal on behalf of S.A.M. Inverness Holdings Ltd, trading as Horsepo...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: EIR/202600524249
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Island Business Resilience Fund information: EIR release

1. Confirmation of whether the £10 million Island Business Resilience Fund has been formally established. 2. If established, the date of approval and the responsible directorate or unit. 3. If not yet established, all documentation (including emails, briefing papers, and ministerial submissions) relating to the devel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.10(4) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: EIR/202600522560
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Farming and rural, Public sector

Documentation regarding Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill Committee: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 I request the following recorded information concerning the decision, communicated to the Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill Committee in September 2026, not to take forward the LDAN Bill: 1. Any documents setting out the programme of poli...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600539240
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Total headcount for the Scottish Government: FOI release

A range of workforce data and associated policy documents. I have set out the response to your request below and please note a number of related attachments.

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.6 s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522930
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation about the UK rejoining Erasmus: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the UK rejoining Erasmus, between December 1 2025 and December 31 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.3(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522780
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Briefings provided by Special Advisers or Scottish Government officials to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice: FOI release

A list of meetings and engagements (including telephone calls) held by either the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or First Minister between 16 May 2026 and 19 May 2026 (inclusive). Any briefings provided by Special Advisers or Scottish Government officials to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice (or any other Government Mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522753
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding a meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and the Chief Constable: FOI release

All correspondence, including attachments, and any information held regarding a meeting between Chief Constable Jo Farrell and Cabinet Secretary for Justice Neil Gray following his appointment in May including any memos, notes, agendas, minutes and other information relating to the meeting.

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600524188
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

List of meetings and engagements held by either the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or First Minister: FOI release

A list of meetings and engagements (including telephone calls) held by either the 1. Cabinet Secretary for Justice or 2. First Minister between 16 May 2026 and 19 May 2026 (inclusive).

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

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522692
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish prison arrivals and transitions data: FOI release

Data relating to Scottish prison arrivals and transitions, with arrivals and transitions reported separately, covering the period 2013/14 to the latest available financial year. Please provide the number of people recorded as: 1. Arrivals to the sentenced prison population; and 2. Transitions within/to the sentenced...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522722
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc (SHEPD) Marine Licence Application assessment: EIR release

A copy of the Appropriate Assessment made for the SHEPD Marine Licence Application - Cables - Ardmore to Loch Pooltiel - 00011420.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: EIR/202600522762
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Delivering Equally Safe Fund information: FOI release

Grant agreement forms that explain the terms and conditions of funding received by the following 10 organisations which were awarded grants under the Delivering Equally Safe Fund for 2026-27: Close the Gap Edinburgh Rape Crisis CentreEngender Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis JustRight Scotland LGBT Youth Scotland Rape Cr...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522783
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

A96 faulty traffic signals: EIR release

Please find attached my formal Freedom of Information / Environmental Information request concerning the ongoing issues with the faulty traffic signals on the A96 in Nairn and the proposed works currently scheduled to commence on 19 October 2026. I am submitting this request following continued concerns regarding the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.8 s.9 s.10 s.13 s.14 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600538643
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Vehicles currently owned, leased or operated by the Chief Medical Officer: FOI release

Information regarding vehicles currently owned, leased, or operated by the Chief Medical Officer of the Scottish Administration.

FOI unclear 50 score 0 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600528112
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Agricultural payment computer system queries: FOI release

1. In terms of the computer system that deals with agricultural payments: 2. How many individuals are employed to work with this system or their job involves operating the system? 3. Of the number highlighted in (1) how many of those individuals are an IT specialist, computer programmer, or software designer? 4. Of ...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1(3)

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600521387
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

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