Scottish Government FOI Index

21,955releases indexed

39,638attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,156partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,156 unclear 7,212 not held 3,086 released 1,546 already published 674 cost limit 611 clarification 350 withheld 242 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4977 s.20 4294 s.34(1) 3616 s.39(2) 3493 s.30 2905 s.17(1) 2787 s.25(1) 2401 s.10(4) 1994 s.11(2) 1578 s.29(1) 1185 s.2 1162 s.3 913

Timeline

2026-07 91 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 1,285 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 969 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 731 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 646 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 634 releases · 25.8 avg days

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21,955 matching releases

Scottish Forestry - North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI request in relation to the North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme, reference 21FGS56103. Please could you provide the following information: 1. RSPB response to the public consultation that ended on 15 April 2026. 2. The document with Summary of decision-making process in relation to l...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600515720
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Factual updates provided by Lord Advocate in relation to high profile and sensitive court cases: FOI release

In relation to the Lord Advocate, she said in Parliament last week that: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-inparliament/meeting-of-parliament-18-02-2026?meeting=20080&iob=206486 "but I am happy to share, following on from this evening, information in relation to i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.26 s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600508216
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish prison population statistics by nationality: FOI release

You asked for the nationality of individuals spending time in prison in each financial year 2016-17 through 2024-25. Please accept my apologies for the partial response issued previously (Ref 202600512777).

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600516330
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications and governance oversight of key partners within the Scottish entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem: FOI Review

Original request 202600511125 This is in relation to your request entitled Tech Ecosystem Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) held by the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600515761 Review of 202600511125
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding maintenance works on the A737: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 regarding the ongoing maintenance works on the A737, specifically the section currently reduced to one lane in advance of the airport off-ramp. Please provide the follo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.4 s.5 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600515535
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stripe Communications procurement documents: FOI release

Please can you provide the successful pitch from Stripe Communications for the procurement of reference number JUL360697 which commenced on 21.6.19. Please also provide the notification from yourselves to the successful bidder.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600515117
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Deputy First Minister and First Minister's visit to Prestwick Airport: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, analysis, from/about Kate Forbes and John Swinney's visit to Prestwick Airport on March 20/21, between 15 February 2026 and 31 March 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-16
Reference: FOI/202600515214
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communications referring to the captain of the Marinera/Bella-1 tanker: FOI Review

Original request 202600512107 Please provide all internal Scottish Government communications (emails, WhatsApp messages, submissions, minutes) between 25 and 28 January 2026 referring to: (a) the judicial review and interim order granted by Lord Young in the Court of Session in relation to the captain of the Marinera...

FOI transferred 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.32(1) s.36(1) s.37(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600514642 Review of 202600512107
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Education Scotland data destruction procedures: FOI release

Information held by Education Scotland regarding assurance processes for software based data erasure of end of life IT equipment. For clarity, this request relates solely to software based data destruction. Please exclude physical destruction methods such as shredding, crushing, degaussing or disintegration. 1. Whethe...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.4

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600506334
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Contract Award Letters and Documentation for specific projects: FOI release

I am seeking to request the following information through Freedom of Information laws. Please can you provide the successful pitch from 3X1 Group for the procurement of reference number FEB550128 which commenced on 1.3.26. Please can you provide the successful pitch from 3X1 Group for the procurement of reference num...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515115
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry and Land Scotland - number of felled trees for windfarm development: EIR release

How many trees in Scotland have been felled to make way for wind farms?

FOI/EIR not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600515058
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home and hybrid working policies for Scottish Government staff: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: 1. What is the Scottish Government's current hybrid working policy, including the minimum number of days per week or month that staff in hybrid roles...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.5 s.8 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515340
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Health's expenses claims and receipts in 2026: FOI release

Under FOI, please provide copies of expense claims and all corresponding receipts for Neil Gray in 2026.

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

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600514652
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications between Director-General Strategy & External Affairs and Director for Culture & External Affairs regarding Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

All contact including but not limited to emails, whatsapp and teams between Director-General Strategy and External Affairs Shona Reich and Director for Culture and External Affairs Kenneth Hogg from January 2026 which relates to Historic Environment Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600514561
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Documentation regarding Joanna Cherry's book 'Keeping the Dream Alive': FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Joanna Cherry's book Keeping the Dream Alive, from the last four months.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515561
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) roundtable correspondence concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Your request was for “information relating to the ministerial roundtable held at the Scottish Parliament on 13 June 2024 concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures, reportedly convened by the Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) and sponsored by Miles Briggs MSP” You asked for: 1. Any briefing notes prep...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.28 s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600516465
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Deputy First Minister’s trip to Canada: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to the Deputy First Minister's visit to Canada in October 2025: 1. A full itinerary for the trip, including the names of all businesses, banks, asset management firms, and institutional investors met with during roundtables or individual sessions. 2. Any briefing notes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515422
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the impact of appeals under Sea Lice Risk Framework: EIR release

In a letter to the Scottish Government on 12 March 2025, Salmon Scotland said that fish farms would be appealing against variation notices imposed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) under the Sea Lice Risk Framework. I subsequently reported that 210 appeals had been lodged. Please could the Scottish ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600510420
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tripartite Alignment Group Information: FOI release

I would like to request any papers that were submitted to the Tripartite Alignment Group for discussion in 2026. I would also like to request any available minutes for meetings of Tripartite Alignment Group that have taken place in 2026. If there is a schedule of meetings for the Tripartite Alignment Group could this b...

FOI withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.27(1) s.25(1) s.25

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515464
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Zone correspondence: FOI release

1. If held, the application (or equivalent submission) for the site in Airdrie, Lanarkshire to become an “AI Growth Zone”, as it was designated in January 2026. 2. Any bid, proposal, expression of interest, outline business case, submission, or supporting documentation prepared or submitted by the Scottish Government ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515692
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) information: FOI release

1. Existence and Details of Treatment Pathways: Are there nationally or locally established treatment protocols or pathways for FND within Scotland? If so, please provide copies of these protocols or guidelines, including any updates or revisions. 2. Healthcare Services and Clinics: The number and locations of clini...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515100
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Rural Support Plan: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 2. Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 3. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 4. Any correspondenc...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600512672
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland invoices not paid within 30 days: FOI release

As noted in my email of 18 March, I understand that the request for the period October 2024 onwards can be fulfilled within the cost limit. On that basis, could you please confirm that you will now provide the requested dataset for the period October 2024 to the present date.

FOI cost limit 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515112
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Pupil violence and aggression in Scotland's schools: FOI release

Copies of correspondence sent by members of the public to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills between April 1, 2022 and April 1, 2026, in which there is discussion of pupil violence and aggression in Scotland's schools. Any data on the volume of correspondence received by the Cabinet Secretary for Education...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600514890
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3) information: EIR release

1. Copies of the applicant eligibility and application scoring criteria and/or evaluation matrices, and all guidance and other documentation referred to and applied by the decision maker(s) when assessing and determining: a. the eligibility of the applicants; b. what the “minimum scoring thresholds” were and how they...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600514970
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport