Scottish Government FOI Index

22,163releases indexed

39,886attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,237partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-07-23newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,237 unclear 7,266 not held 3,128 released 1,558 already published 676 cost limit 617 clarification 358 withheld 245 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5026 s.20 4341 s.34(1) 3647 s.39(2) 3531 s.30 2927 s.17(1) 2826 s.25(1) 2431 s.10(4) 2017 s.11(2) 1593 s.29(1) 1193 s.2 1181 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 299 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 1,289 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 650 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days

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22,163 matching releases

Correspondence sent from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity regarding the Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to fruit and vegetable producer groups by Jim Fairlie, with regards to the support they receive from the Scottish Government. Please limit that correspondence to anything sent within the last year. 2. Any correspondence sent from fruit and vegetable producer groups to Jim Fairlie, with regar...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500273
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government bodies in relation to Non-Harassment Orders: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence (sent and received) and minutes from meetings between the Scottish Government and The Scottish Sentencing Council which explore/discuss the provision of Non-Harassment Orders in relation to this bill or otherwise. Copies of all correspondence (sent and received) and minutes from meetings be...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500267
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

River Endrick Catch Returns 2025: EIR release

1. Submission Statistics: The total number of River Endrick fishery owners (proprietors) who successfully submitted a set of catch return figures to the Marine Directorate for the 2025 season. 2. List of Owners: A list of the names of the fishery owners/proprietors on the River Endrick who successfully submitted catch...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/Information request and response under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documented correspondence between Scottish Government and the Climate Change Committee: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation sent between the Scottish Government and the Climate Change Committee, as well as minutes of notes from meetings, from the last two months?

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500304
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment data consultation query: FOI release

I was wondering whether Social Security Scotland had carried out any consultation on the production of ADP data with researchers, councils, the third sectors, etc. to see how it might meet their needs in developing policy responses and programme development? If a holistic system is indeed, the ideal, I would have thoug...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600505286
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government fixated correspondent policy: FOI release

You asked for the ‘fixated subject list policy.’

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600503840
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Prison to Rehab placement data: FOI release

1. The total number of Prison to Rehab placements that were made available or funded by the Scottish Government in each year since 2022. 2. The number of prisoners who were offered a place on the Prison to Rehab pathway in each year since 2022. 3. The number of prisoners who: a) accepted a place b) started a placem...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502794
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and communities regarding renewable or non-renewable energy projects: EIR release

In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland for discussion of renewable or non-renewable energy projects? In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland for disc...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: EIR/202600502922
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information regarding software based data destruction assurance: FOI release

Information regarding software based data destruction assurance used by the Scottish Government. The questions are listed below with the responses directly below each numbered item.

FOI released 70 score 1 working days correspondence contracts

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600507135
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

1. Copies of the last three pieces of correspondence the Minister for Social Care has written regarding annual health checks for people with learning disabilities. 2. A list of all meetings (with the date clearly stated) in 2025 the Minister for Social Care has attended regarding annual health checks for people with l...

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600500256
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence held by the Scottish Government regarding Professor Alexis Jay's letter to Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs: FOI release

1. Could you supply all internal discussions/correspondence held by the Scottish Government about Professor Alexis Jay's letter to Angela Constance dated September 26, specifically about whether or not to publish it? 2. Could you supply all minutes/notes held from any phone calls between Alexis Jay and John Swinney, A...

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500498187
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Sustrans funding and employee information: FOI release

1. How much money has Transport Scotland handed to Sustrans in each of the last four years, with a breakdown of what the money was spent on? 2. How many Sustrans employees are employed by Transport Scotland, how much is spent on this and why?

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.70 s.70(4)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600506926
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government spend on arts and culture: FOI release

1. A level 3 outturn of Scottish Government spend on arts and culture from 2013/14 to 2024/25 for the following budget lines: 1. Creative Scotland and Other Arts 2. Creative Scotland 3. Other Arts and Activity 4. Cultural Collections 5. National Cultural Collections 6. National Performing Companies 7. Culture, Tourism...

FOI unclear 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500499611
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government MF Glen Rosa review group information: FOI release

(1). Please advise what oversight a/o scrutiny, if any, your sponsored Scottish Government MF Glen Rosa Review Group had of :- MF Glen Rosa Dry Docking Report ( 17July-7Aug 2025 ) FMPG's 15 Sept 2025 update to the NZETC and its specific reference the MF Glen Rosa Dry Docking Report ( 17July-7Aug 2025 ) FMPG's 18 Dec 2...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600506158
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Transport

Biffa court case costs: EIR release

The full costs to the government of the court case against Biffa, with a full breakdown of this.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: EIR/202600503224
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information in relation to Moritella viscosa in Scottish Aquaculture: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to the occurrence of winter ulcer disease (Moritella viscosa) in Scottish aquaculture. Specifically, I am after: 1. The number of salmon farming sites at which Moritella viscosa was detected or diagnosed per year, for ea...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: EIR/202600502225
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence held by the Scottish Government regarding funding to Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH): FOI release

1. 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 the decision to give £400k to Craig Ferguson, between June 1 2026 and the date of this FOI? 2. Can you confirm whether this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600523730
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government air travel loyalty programme queries: FOI release

1. Whether the Scottish Government are signed up to any 'air miles' schemes whereby they receive points or discounts for every flight taken in an official Scottish Government capacity. 2. If so, how many air miles or points have been accumulated by the Scottish Government in 2024, 2025 and so far in 2026. 3. How the ...

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502546
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Home Fund and Help to Buy Scotland queries: FOI release

You asked for information on: First Home Fund (FHF), an initiative ran by the Scottish Government from 2019 to 2021-2022 for First Time Buyers, via a Shared Equity Scheme for the purchase of property. Help to Buy Scotland (HTB), an initiative ran by the Scottish Government, via a Shared Equity Scheme for the purchase ...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502972
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Information relating to the former Dumfries to Stranraer railway line: FOI release

Please provide the following information relating to the former Dumfries to Stranraer railway line (the Port Road, closed 1965) and rail connectivity in Dumfries and Galloway more broadly: 1. Any feasibility studies, scoping studies, options assessments or preliminary assessments of reopening any part of the former Du...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600515766
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: EIR release

Provide us with the following information in relation to the A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: Confirmation of the relevant road’s authority responsible for the maintenance and inspection of the road as at and 04/11/2025. Maintenance records including records of independent contractors w...

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600515903
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland employee information: FOI release

1. The number of employees in your organisation with any of the phrase’s “diversity”, “inclusion”, “equality” or “equity” in their job title in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023- 24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also provide the salaries paid to them in each of these financial years, and a list of the r...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600502491
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Procurement of the Class 222 trains by ScotRail: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of documentation regarding the procurement of the Class 222 trains to replace the life expired Class 43 trains and coaches. 2. This should include details of the procurement strategy adopted, the decision to select Alstom to provide the vehicles, which other suppliers were considered, why othe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600515679
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Prison Population Statistics: FOI release

Details of the determinate sentenced population in Scottish prisons. You requested the average daily population of determinate sentenced prisoners broken down by index sentence length, age and index offence group. You also requested the median index sentence length in each band and the number of custodial receptions in...

FOI released 95 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600517050
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A9 Dualing - Faskally forest Access Track Junction: EIR release

Competition for the Faskally Forest Access Track Junction Improvement under A9 between Pitlochry to Killiecrankie 1. All details relating to the contract/order for the tarmac surfacing and kerbing of approximately 550 square metres that was issued at a total cost of £282,289.24. 2. A full breakdown of this cost, incl...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600516176
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport