Scottish Government FOI Index

22,823releases indexed

40,804attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,468partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-27newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,468 unclear 7,438 not held 3,270 released 1,596 already published 711 cost limit 631 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5200 s.20 4461 s.34(1) 3763 s.39(2) 3621 s.30 3026 s.17(1) 2967 s.25(1) 2547 s.10(4) 2077 s.11(2) 1628 s.2 1240 s.29(1) 1239 s.3 974

Timeline

2026-10 176 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 1,332 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 988 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 740 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 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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22,823 matching releases

Appointment of non-Executive Director of Ferguson Marine Ltd (FM Ltd): FOI release

Clarification on the process adopted for the appointment of Mr Martin Boooth to the Board of Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd (FM Ltd). My understanding had been that appointments to the Board of FM Ltd ( a strategic government owned company) were made by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture- the...

FOI clarification 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600523690
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Re-conviction statistics for male offenders: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. In April 2026 I submitted an FOI (ref no.202600514951) requesting reoffending rates from 2018 to the most recent cohort. I received a comprehensive document, which I thank you for. However, I note that figures for 2022/23 are now...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600524732
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government internal audit reports on significant control failures and irregular expenditure: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish government audit reports for the 2024/2025 financial year which flag significant weaknesses, non- compliance, irregular expenditure, breaches of policy or failures in financial controls. If this request exceeds the expenditure rules, please limit the scope of the request to senior ...

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

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600520206
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

University of Dundee Deloitte finance report: FOI release

Can you please provide me with all the reports submitted to you by Deloitte on the finances, accounting, or financial strategies related to the Unviersity of Dundee between January 2025 and June 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521256
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Benderloch rock face works progress and cost information: EIR release

With regards to the ongoing works in Benderloch being carried out by GeoRope and probably managed by BEAR. I know they're now around a year past their original end date. How much has been spent on the works so far? How far over the original budget is it? How frequently is someone from BEAR on site ensuring progress ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: EIR/202600524135
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications mentioning the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

Please may you disclose all communications between the Scottish Government between 2007 and 2nd June 2026 and emails featuring @snpmedia.net and @snp.org which contain the words “Peter Murrell” or “Murrell”.

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

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519548
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland data: FOI release

You asked for the detailed expenditure of public funds originating from Scottish taxpayers over the last 15 years. You also requested details of all beneficiaries, including the country and region in which they are located, the purpose of the funding, the intended benefit, the funding category, the amount awarded, the ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12(1) s.17(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521959
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government and NORR: FOI release

Please provide all communication over the past 5 years between the Scottish Government and NORR.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600520692
Directorate: Planning Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Education Scotland - Framework agreements for call-off contracts: FOI release

I am doing a research project investigating call-off contracts in the public sector. I have identified six potential call-off contracts awarded by Education Scotland, but I can't find details of the framework agreements they were awarded from, or which lots were used. I have attached an Excel file that contains the in...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600520968
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Freedom of Information requests that Special Advisers have requested visibility of: FOI Review

Original request: 202600512958 A list of the type of FOI requests which SPADs have requested to be sighted on, whether by subject matter, or by identity of requester.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600515487 Review of 202600512958
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Tree Management in selected areas: EIR Review

Original request 202600516456 Any recorded information relating to the management of the trees detailed within the attached 2 annotated maps (red highlighted areas with NGR of central point). To include any correspondence between Transport Scotland and any other 3rd parties e.g. Balfour Betty, Contractors, Elected Me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: EIR/202600522105 Review of 202600516456
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the UK Government's local growth fund: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing and analysis, about the UK Government's local growth fund, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521203
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence sent and received by Minister for Victims and Community Safety on 28th May 2026: FOI release

Copies of all emails sent or received by Kirsten Oswald, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, using her official Scottish Government email account or any official ministerial email account, on 28 May 2026. Please include a list of attachments to those emails but not the attachments themselves. For the avoidance...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.39(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519029
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Special Advisers' communications containing specific terms regarding Scottish National Party finances: FOI release

Please could you provide all communications sent or received by Scottish Government Special Advisers containing any of the following terms: “Murrell” “Branchform “SNP Finances” “Embezzlement”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519546
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Borrowing limits and bonds correspondence: FOI release

Regards this publication: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-bonds-programme-summary-outline-businesscase/documents/ And this quotation: "A key difference between borrowing via the NLF and a bond is that NLF borrowing requires regular repayment of both principal and interest, whilst a traditional ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600516654
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Homes for Ukraine Super Sponsor Scheme queries: FOI release

1. Immediate reopening of the Super Sponsor Scheme for new applications. No alternatives, no further reviews, no closures. Honour the route you created. The Homes for Ukraine infrastructure exists; you simply need to resume listing the Scottish Government as a sponsor. 2. Full official explanation why the three-month ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519685
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Ukraine

Materials regarding European Union membership for an independent Scotland: FOI release

1. Any recorded discussions, briefings, papers, minutes, or correspondence within the Scottish Government (including with Ministers or officials) regarding plans for an independent Scotland to join the European Union, particularly the proposal to seek EU membership shortly after independence. 2. Any information held o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519736
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

GP walk-in clinics information: FOI release

How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered so far? How many GP walk-in clinics have been delivered on time? Which GP walk-in clinics have not been delivered on time? Which GP walk-in clinics are projected to be delayed? Of those delayed clinics, can you please state the new anticipated date for opening? Of th...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600519516
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Format of First Minister’s Questions: FOI release

I am looking for information from the Scottish Government regarding the recent changes to the format and timing of First Minister’s Questions. Please provide: Any representations, views or comments made by the First Minister, the First Minister’s Office, Special Advisers, Ministers or Scottish Government officials to...

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

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600521411
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation relating to Trident: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which is about Trident, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600520752
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Documents relating to discussions with Norway on sea lice management in salmon farming: EIR release

In the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting of 11 March 2026, officials referred to discussions involving Norway relating to sea lice management in salmon farming. Please provide: 1. Copies of correspondence, briefing notes, minutes, reports, or emails relating to discussions between the Scottish Government (i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: EIR/202600510584
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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