Scottish Government FOI Index

22,802releases indexed

40,766attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,454partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-27newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,454 unclear 7,434 not held 3,269 released 1,596 already published 711 cost limit 630 clarification 375 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5189 s.20 4459 s.34(1) 3755 s.39(2) 3619 s.30 3020 s.17(1) 2964 s.25(1) 2543 s.10(4) 2077 s.11(2) 1627 s.2 1240 s.29(1) 1237 s.3 973

Timeline

2026-10 155 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 1,329 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 987 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 738 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 709 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 669 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 662 releases · 25.5 avg days

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22,802 matching releases

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) correspondence: FOI release

I refer to the Auditor General’s Section 22 Report on Historic Environment Scotland, published in December 2025. Please provide the following information: 1. Pre-report governance and financial management Copies of board papers, governance papers, or formal reports describing financial management arrangements and dec...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.22 s.4 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521076
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Transport Scotland inspection of highway structures: EIR release

You stated I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 concerning the inspection of highway structures (bridges, culverts, and similar structures) maintained by your authority. This request is made with reference to the inspection framework set out in CS450 and the Wellmanaged Highway...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.3 s.12 s.20 s.39(2) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600522579
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to applications received by the Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme: FOI release

Please provide the following information as of the date this request is processed: The total number of applications received for the scheme. The total number of applications approved. The total number of applications refused. The total value of payments issued to successful applicants. A breakdown of the reasons appli...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600521891
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence sent and received from the Chief of Staff to the First Minister: FOI release

Copies of all emails sent or received by Colin McAllister, Chief of Staff, on 1 June 2026. For the avoidance of doubt, this request covers emails sent from, received by, copied to, or blind-copied to Colin McAllister on that date. Please exclude attachments from the scope of this request. I am not requesting copies of ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600520910
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme applicants: FOI release

How many applicants have been successful in applying for heating oil help? Are oaps considered vulnerable within the scope for heating oil help? How many applicants not claiming benefits have been successful in claiming help for heating oil? Was heating Scotland website accuaracy checked prior to publication? How c...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.4

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600523285
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Number of formal grievances submitted by Scottish government staff: FOI release

Thank you for the information you provided in Case 202500462874 on 2 June 2025. Can you please provide me an update in the same format on how many formal grievances were submitted by staff in the core scottish government in the last 5 years?

FOI already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600525615
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Public inquiry into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation: FOI release

1. Any briefing documents, submissions, or policy advice prepared by Scottish Government officials for Ministers on the question of whether to establish a public inquiry or statutory review into groupbased CSAE in Scotland, between 1st January 2025 and 25th February 2026; and any correspondence between Ministers and Po...

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600520941
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial attendance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: FOI release

Please provide all emails, submissions, notes, messages, diary records, briefing material and correspondence held by the Scottish Government relating to Alison Thewliss MSP’s planned absence from ministerial duties in connection with attendance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Please cover the period from the date Alison Th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600521236
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Number of applicants applying for Scottish Emergency Heating Oil Scheme: FOI release

How many applicants have applied for heating oil support? How many applicants have been successful in grant application How many discretionary payments have been awarded to vulnerable people not claiming any benefits Was there consideration for applicants with life threatening illness such as OAPs who do not or cann...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600523708
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Materials relating to ministerial meetings with Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems and Alcohol Focus: FOI release

1. Copies of briefing papers, briefing notes or background documents prepared for ministers in advance of meetings with: Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh where acting on behalf of SHAAP Alcohol Focus Scotland 2. Copies of meeting agendas, records of discu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516991
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials regarding internal handling of Edinburgh and Lothians East MSP's parliamentary candidacy: FOI release

Copies of all briefings, emails, meeting notes or advice prepared for ministers or senior officials between 1 July 2024 and 31 May 2026 concerning the eligibility or selection of Dr Q Manivannan (or any candidate on a temporary/student visa) as a candidate or elected MSP under the new rules introduced by the Scottish E...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517342
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Handling of media and public enquiries about the extension of parliamentary candidacy rights to foreign nationals: FOI release

Copies of all media lines, press briefings, internal emails and ministerial advice between 1 January 2025 and 31 May 2026 concerning public or media questions about the extension of candidacy rights to foreign nationals with limited leave to remain, including any specific handling of the Q Manivannan case.

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517379
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Information relating to approved afforestation cases: EIR release

Please provide a list of approved afforestations, indicating whether each one was subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment, whether consent was required, and whether any land features (such as being situated in a protected area) were identified. You provided clarification on the 5 June 2026 in regard to date rang...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9(1) s.15 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600519138
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence sent or received by Private Secretary to Minister for Victims and Community Safety on 28 May 2026: FOI release

Copies of all emails sent or received by the Private Secretary to Kirsten Oswald, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, on 28 May 2026. Please include any attachments to those emails. Please exclude any emails that are clearly personal in nature or relate solely to individual employment matters, HR issues, line ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.39(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600519104
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Persistent elevated mortality framework in salmon farming data: EIR release

I am writing about my further request of 4 September 2026, reference 202600535957, which followed your decision 202600515523 of 21 May 2026 on the persistent elevated mortality framework. Since I wrote, the peer-reviewed methods paper has been published: Moriarty et al. (2026), Decoding persistent elevated mortality i...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.9 s.3 s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 32 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600540113
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Correspondence with Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) regarding works at Raigmore interchange: EIR release

I am writing to hear about correspondence with SGN about the works at Raigmore interchange. I am particularly looking to know what the original timeline was made out to be, if they have given any reason for the gas works needing done, what the issue was and more.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600517449
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding provided to refugee charities by the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Total funding provided by the Scottish Government to refugee charities from 2020 to 2026. 2. Breakdown by charity name and amount received each year.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517292
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Materials issued to political parties on new parliamentary candidacy rules: FOI release

Copies of all guidance, briefing notes or circulars issued by the Scottish Government to registered political parties between 1 January 2024 and 31 May 2026 explaining the new candidacy rights for foreign nationals with limited leave to remain, including any advice on how parties should verify eligibility.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517355
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Meetings between the First Minister and refugee charities (2023 - 2026): FOI release

1. A list of all meetings (in-person, virtual, or phone) between the First Minister (or his team) and refugee charities from January 2023 to present. 2. Dates, attendees, and topics discussed for each meeting.

FOI already published 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517296
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Documentation regarding England's rail fare freeze: FOI release

All documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about England freezing its rail fare, between November 15 2025 and March 15 2026.

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517005
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Total Scottish Government spend on asylum seeker and refugee support: FOI release

1. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government on asylum seeker and refugee support (accommodation, welfare, health, education, integration, and legal support) in each of the last three financial years. 2. A detailed breakdown of this spending by category (e.g. housing, health, education, integration programmes,...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517187
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Impact of increased wildfire incidents on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: EIR release

Please provide any internal reports, risk assessments, or briefings from 2020 to present that discuss the impact of increased wildfire incidents on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s operational and funding model, crewing levels, specialist equipment procurement and station cover. Please provide post-incident repo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600517943
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Comments on Equality and Human Rights Commission’s draft Code(s) of Practice: FOI release

Please send me your comments on the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s draft Code(s) of Practice received on or after 16 October 2025. This should include: consultation materials and your responses under s14(10) of the Equality Act 2006 any other comments sent to the Secretary of State, the UK Government, or the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600517606
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

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

Original request 202600513699 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. the relative merits and/o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.11(2) s.11 s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600520368 Review of 202600513699
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding candidacy rights of temporary visa holders in Scottish Parliament elections: FOI release

1. Any guidance, legal advice, correspondence, or briefing documents held by the Scottish Government and/or relevant council election authorities concerning whether a person on a Student Visa, Graduate Visa, or other temporary immigration status is legally permitted to stand as a candidate for the Scottish Parliament. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.4 s.7 s.30 s.17(1) s.28(1) s.15 s.18 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: FOI/202600516434
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector