Scottish Government FOI Index

22,649releases indexed

40,494attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,390partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-06newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,390 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5152 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3729 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2997 s.17(1) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1225 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 2 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 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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22,649 matching releases

Transport Scotland's Status as an Executive Agency: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the options or decision paper concerning Transport Scotland's status as an executive agency, including any assessment of whether it should remain an agency, become a core directorate, or have functions transferred elsewhere, and any implications identified for governance, accountin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-06
Reference: FOI/202600536042
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Reformation of Transport Scotland correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all emails, documents, correspondence, Ministerial Submissions, briefings, meeting minutes, or advice notes relating to, or containing information about, Transport Scotland being brought into core Scottish Government, sent to, or received by, the following individuals between March 2026 and the date of th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-06
Reference: FOI/202600535751
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Engagement between the Scottish Government and WAVE Trust: FOI release

1. Did the then Deputy First Minister explicitly and clearly decline the offer of a charitable donation in exchange for meeting with the charity prior to meeting with the CEO of the charity in June 2022. 1(a) If yes, please provide all written correspondence in relation to this. 2. Did the then Deputy First Minister ...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-09-30
Reference: FOI/202600531607
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding BABTAC and the aesthetics sector: FOI release

You have asked us to provide the following information; 1. BABTAC recommendations and influence Please provide copies of all recommendations, proposals, submissions or requested policy changes made by BABTAC or Lesley Blair MBE concerning Scottish non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation from 1 January 2019 to the...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-29
Reference: FOI/202600534237
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals: FOI Review

Original request 202600524205 In Annex D disclosed under Scottish Government FOI reference 202600516504, officials refer to a short explainer concerning the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026 and its implications for healthcare professionals. Please provide: 1. All versions...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.30 s.17 s.25 s.7 s.8 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-29
Reference: FOI/202600529231 Review of 202600524205
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information concerning the proposed requirement for specified non-surgical cosmetic procedures to be provided from Healthcare Improvement Scotland-regulated settings: FOI release

Recorded information concerning the proposed requirement for specified nonsurgical cosmetic procedures to be provided from Healthcare Improvement Scotland-regulated settings. Please provide the following recorded information concerning the proposed requirement for specified non-surgical cosmetic procedures to be provi...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.25 s.1 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-29
Reference: FOI/202600532963
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Recorded information concerning client choice, enforcement and financial penalties under the proposed regulatory arrangements for non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Please provide recorded information concerning client choice, enforcement and financial penalties under the proposed regulatory arrangements for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. For this request, “healthcare professional” means a doctor, dentist, nurse, midwife, pharmacist or other regulated healthcare professional w...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.5 s.7 s.10 s.13 s.14 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.7(7)

Published: 2026-09-29
Reference: FOI/202600533004
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

AI used in submitting section 36 consent application objections or representations: FOI release

Can you provide copies of any recorded information held since 1 January 2023 that discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, by individuals, community groups, campaign organisations, or other third parties submitting objections or representations in relation to Section 36 consent applic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-16
Reference: FOI/202600521631
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Economic impact and implementation readiness for aesthetics regulation: FOI release

You asked for recorded information relating to the anticipated economic, employment, equality and operational impacts of applying Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) registration requirements to businesses providing non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Specifically, you requested information on the expected effects on ...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-16
Reference: FOI/202600529267
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government staff travelling to the United States of America from June 2026: FOI release

The following information in relation to any travel by Scottish Government staff — including the First Minister, John Swinney, Ministers, Special Advisers, and civil servants — to the United States of America, covering the period June 2026 to the date of your response: 1. The job title or role of each individual who t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-09-02
Reference: FOI/202600521687
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Loch Hourn sample data: EIR Review

Original request 202600516533 The following information regarding an investigation into an alleged pollution incident at Loch Hourn, Scottish Government: When the sediment samples where collected; Which vessel collected the samples; How many samples were collected; When analysis of the samples was commenced, if it ha...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: EIR/202600522300 Review of 202600516533
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

CivTech Challenge application scorecards: FOI release

1. What shared databases, CRMs, or cross-agency background-check procedures do CivTech assessment panels use to evaluate the credibility, prior funding history, or standing of applicant companies and their founders during the Sift or Exploration stages? 2. Does the CivTech Directorate have access to, or request data f...

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: FOI/202600524619
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Glendye Wind Farm overhead line planning consent: EIR release

1. All information submitted by SSEN Transmission either directly to the ECU or indirectly via Aberdeenshire Council concerning: partial undergrounding of the proposed connection; undergrounding of the western section of the route; alternatives to the proposed overhead line in the western section. 2. Any technical as...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: EIR/202600520300
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy information: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide the following information regarding the Scottish Refugee Council and the New Scots: refugee integration strategy 2018 to 2022: 1. The formal role of the Scottish Refugee Council in the development and governance of the New Scots strategy. 2. Whether...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: FOI/202600521104
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister's trip to FIFA World Cup: FOI release

Details of any planned travel by the First Minister, John Swinney, to attend FIFA World Cup matches in 2026. 1. The estimated or actual cost of flights, accommodation, local transport, hospitality and match tickets associated with the trip. 2. The organisation or budget from which each cost will be paid. 3. Copies o...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: FOI/202600519989
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government involvement in Glasgow Caledonian University postgraduate aesthetics programme: FOI release

You asked for range of records held by the Scottish Government in the context of statements made by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and/or various named individuals concerning their Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice, to demonstrate the Scottish Government’s awareness of or connection ...

FOI clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.33(1) s.17 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-26
Reference: FOI/202600529339
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

You asked for information concerning Scottish Government correspondence with external stakeholders following the Stage 1 debate on the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill on 5 February 2026. You cited correspondence released under FOI reference 202600510938. You asked for: 1. C...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-26
Reference: FOI/202600528564
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials relating to Non-surgical cosmetic procedures meeting: FOI release

This request concerns a Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group meeting held on 9 November 2023. Correspondence released under FOI reference 202600510938 contains the subject line: “Non-surgical cosmetic procedures meeting 9.11.23, Notes, Declarations of Interest Forms and Date for next meeting.” Please provide:...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-26
Reference: FOI/202600528566
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to independent schools: FOI release

1. The number of full and partial bursary supported places made available by each mainstream school in the Scottish independent schools sector in each of the last 10 years 2. The total value of the bursary support made available by each mainstream school in the Scottish independent schools sector in each of the last 10...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600516149
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Breakdown of access figures for particular website: FOI release

Please provide a breakdown of the access figures given in FOI reference 202600507227, dated 09 MARCH 2026, for the website/link (Sept 2025–Feb 2026) for https://johnsmytheinvestigations.wordpress.com/ I would like copies of information on the following: (a) how many accesses originated from core Scottish Government d...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515837
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

List of organisations with access to shared network: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, and with reference to your response to FOI 202600507227, dated 09 MARCH 2026, (in which you stated that the access figures “relate to a computer network that can be accessed by people employed by nearly 50 different public sector organisations, not just the Scottish...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600516239
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Net Zero staff and consultant spending: FOI release

From the last three financial year’s budgeted figures (22/23, 23/24, 24/25): 1. Climate-related posts a) The number of posts (headcount, and FTE where recorded) employed with job titles that include any of the following terms: Climate; Net Zero; Sustainability; Carbon; Emissions; Environmental Sustainability; Climate...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16 s.38

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515235
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Local Government (St. Margaret's Hope Pier Order Adaptation) Order 1930: EIR release

(1) The Trust's annual accounts from 2020 through 2025. (2) The plans which are annexed to the 1902 Act. (3) The Local Government (St. Margaret's Hope Pier Order Adaptation) Order 1930. (4) The current, acting trustees of the Trust, details of their appointment and the period of their appointment. (5) The “electors” re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515093
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Expense claims and receipts for First Minister's private office staff: FOI release

Under FOI, please provide all expense claims and receipts for staff in the First Minister Private Office from November 2025 to date. I will repeat that I expect to see all receipts as you ignored that the last time.

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515232
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation mentioning former Scottish Youth Parliament chair: FOI release

I'd like to request information through FOI legislation. 1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions Jordan Linden, between October 1 and November 15 2025 and then March 1 2026 to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515531
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector