Scottish Government FOI Index

22,899releases indexed

40,922attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,502partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,502 unclear 7,452 not held 3,290 released 1,597 already published 713 cost limit 635 clarification 377 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5221 s.20 4479 s.34(1) 3783 s.39(2) 3635 s.30 3037 s.17(1) 2979 s.25(1) 2556 s.10(4) 2086 s.11(2) 1635 s.29(1) 1247 s.2 1245 s.3 978

Timeline

2026-11 25 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 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 665 releases · 25.5 avg days

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22,899 matching releases

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

Meetings between Scottish Government and representatives of ExxonMobil to discuss Mossmorran Industrial Complex: EIR release

1) How many times have Scottish Government Ministers met with representatives of ExxonMobil to discuss Mossmorran Industrial Complex in the last 3 years. 2) In relation to (1), if meetings occurred, please confirm which Ministers were involved, who else attended the meetings, the date of the meetings, and any minutes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 171 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.2 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.13(1) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: EIR/202500494405
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Higher Education and Dundee University: FOI release

All correspondence between Higher Education Minister Ben Macpherson and Dundee University from January 2026 onwards. This should include any official documents, memos, emails, minutes or notes from meetings, along with any other relevant correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522620
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Green Data Centre guidance: FOI release

Confirmation of what team or working group within the Scottish Government is currently tasked with producing the guidance on what factors are prevalent in a ‘green’ data centre; If a specific working group or team exists, detail of current membership, meeting dates, agendas and meeting notes since the establishment of ...

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

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522764
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund information: FOI release

1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund along with either the actual cost of that staff time or, where actual costs are not recorded, an estimation of the cost based on the relevant salary grades. 2. The total amount of any external costs incur...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.25

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600524214
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government employee sickness data: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Government’s employee sickness data. In particular, I would request a document detailing the sickness record of employees for the last four years. I would like the data categorised by differences in: age range whether or not the employee is covered/not covered under the disability discrimi...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522551
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information on contracts, payments and supplier engagements relating to James Massey Consulting Ltd and Sara Joanne Cooke: FOI release

Details of any contracts, purchase orders, framework agreements, or payments made to James Massey Consulting ltd and Sara Joanne Cooke between May 2025 and the date of this request (26th June 2026).

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600524465
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding the resignation of the Head of the Scottish Police Authority: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about Fiona McQueen quitting as head of the Scottish Police Authority, between February 15 2026 and April 15 2026.

FOI unclear 75 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600523157
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government "How we manage attendance" project communications: FOI release

Every email sent and received by the project lead of "how we manage attendance" during April 2026 which relates to Director Annabel Turpies project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522650
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government "How to handle Freedom of Information requests" project communications: FOI release

Every email sent and received by the project lead of "handle Freedom of Information requests" during May 2026 which relates to Director Annabel Turpies project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522652
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector