Scottish Government FOI Index

22,869releases indexed

40,868attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,491partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,491 unclear 7,446 not held 3,281 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5214 s.20 4473 s.34(1) 3777 s.39(2) 3630 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2084 s.11(2) 1633 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 976

Timeline

2026-10 222 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 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 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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22,869 matching releases

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

Salmon Interactions Working Group correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600513847 Copies of any correspondence with stakeholders on the Salmon Interactions Working Group between 1st July 2018 to 30 June 2020. Your request for EIR review (202600516868) I asked for “copies of any correspondence with stakeholders on the Salmon Interactions Working Group between 1st July...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600516868
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment application processing disparities by language profile: FOI release

Please provide all data broken down into three distinct comparative categories based on the client's recorded language preference, **"Communications needs indicator"**, interpreter requirement flag, or any equivalent language/communication field held within any SSS system (including but not limited to the SPM case mana...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.15 s.17 s.17(1) s.14 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521596
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland Network Support Grant (NSG) data: FOI release

You asked for information regarding payments made under the Network Support Grant (NSG) for each of the financial year. Your request consisted of four sections, we have responded to these below: You asked for: 1. A list of every organisation that received a payment under the Network Support Grant. 2. The total amou...

FOI cost limit 70 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.12(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600525737
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Our Union Street and True North: FOI release

Please can the Scottish Government provide any correspondence between any of its ministers or officials and representatives of either Our Union Street or the public relations firm, True North, since the start of 2026. This should include, but not be limited to, emails, memos, letters, text messages, and messages on ap...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522510
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

First Minister communications regarding MyCare.scot and the digital front door of the Scottish NHS: FOI release

Under FOI legislation please provide me with all communication from John Swinney about MyCare.scot and/ or the digital front door of the Scottish NHS between January 1 2026 and June 12 2026.

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522446
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) - Elmwood campus golf course correspondence: FOI release

I am making this request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). If any information requested is considered not to be environmental information, please treat that part of the request as a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I am seeking information rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522417
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information on West Lothian Council's application regarding the Education (Scotland) Act 1980: FOI release

I refer to the Court of Session judgment in DE and FG v West Lothian Council, CSOH 52, in which Lady Poole records that West Lothian Council applied to Scottish Ministers on 3 February 2026 under section 133(4) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 seeking modification of Regulation 15 of the School Premises (General Re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.13 s.15 s.19 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522133
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Government funding for the remediation of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) affected properties in Tillicoultry: EIR release

I wish to lodge an FOI Request as it is rumoured that Clackmannanshire Council has successfully secured Scottish Government funding for the remediation of the RAAC-affected properties in Tillicoultry. I am unable to see any evidence of this and would be obliged if you could provide me with the following information:- ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600524279
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A75 and A77 closures and road traffic accident reports: EIR release

1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 4. The number of road traffic accidents r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600526351
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) designation process: FOI release

Full disclosure as to why the process to be designated for SAAS funding has taken so long and why there is no date for opening up this process.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522881
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Briefings received by Cabinet Secretary for Health regarding NHS Tayside and NHS Grampian: FOI release

You asked for all briefings received by the Cabinet Secretary for Health (and the Minsters who report to them) regarding NHS Tayside and NHS Grampian from the moment of their appointment to the 17/06/26. As noted in the acknowledgement issued on 2 July 2026, this response relates only to the part of your request concer...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600523123
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Full financial audit and business itinerary of First Minister’s World Cup 2026 trip to Boston: FOI release

Full disclosure of all financial records, expenditure, and official itineraries held by the Scottish Government regarding the First Minister John Swinney’s June 2026 trip to Boston, USA, for the FIFA World Cup. – a breakdown of every single penny of taxpayer funds used for this travel, alongside proof of the specific g...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.5 s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521879
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Funding for the remediation of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) allocated to Clackmannanshire Council: EIR release

I understand Clackmannanshire Council has now received grant funding through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme for RAAC remediation works. Could you advise how much, when it will or has been paid, and whether it relates to particular blocks? Has any other funding been agreed for RAAC in Clackmannanshire?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600523059
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Abortion notification policy and consideration of additional data fields: FOI release

Any ministerial briefings, meeting minutes or decision papers created between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2022 discussing whether Scotland's abortion notification process should collect additional information beyond the current statutory requirements, including information on the reasons for seeking an abortion or t...

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521932
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding meetings between the First Minister and WAVE Trust: FOI release

1. The notes makes reference to a meeting between John Swinney and Wave trust on September 16th, please can you provide the minutes? 2. The notes also make reference to a 2022 meeting between John Swinney and WAVE Trust which appears to have arranged as a result of Mr Hosking offering to make a donation to a charity o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600541158
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) information: FOI release

1) How do you arrive at your decisions regarding who to list and disbar? 2) How many people are involved in making each decision and what are their job titles? 3) What training is given to staff to help them arrive at the correct decision? 4) What training are staff given to communicate their decision? 5) What cons...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.15 s.4 s.6 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521972
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretaries for Culture meetings where the review of Creative Scotland was an item on the agenda: FOI release

1. The dates of meetings that the previous Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Angus Robertson, attended in which the review of Creative Scotland was an item on the agenda. 2. The dates of meetings that the current Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Mairi McAllan, has attended in which the review of Creative Scotland was an it...

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

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600521701
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Data Protection Officer (DPO) for Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Request for information 1: Who is the current SSS DPO & what is their “suitable qualification/s” in DP. Who is in charge of the FOI email inbox at SSS, what are their qualifications? Request for information 2: Any internal legal LLB professional holders employees details between the opening of SSS and today’s date.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522367
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills