Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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479 matching releases

Transport Scotland A90/A937 upgrade correspondence: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1/ for a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since January 1 2025; both sent and received 2/ All correspondence received by or communi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500485001
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding meetings between Deputy First Minister and representatives of the UK Government: FOI release

All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between Kate Forbes and representatives of the UK Government, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485032
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland spend on repairing potholes: FOI release

The total amount that has been spent on repairing potholes on the following trunk roads (A1, A75, A77, A9, A96, A83), broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500488529
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding evacuations from Gaza for medical treatment: FOI release

All correspondence, memos, briefings and/or reports sent and received by the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, between September 12, 2025 and September 17, 2025 that address, or relate to, the evacuation of ill children and their families from Gaza to Scotland for medical treatment.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.28(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484948
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, International, Public sector

Fairness and diversity impact of online assessments in recruitment queries: FOI release

1. Assessment Design and Use The criteria and scoring methodology used in any online assessments that contribute to candidate shortlisting, including how "suitability" or other composite scores are derived. A list of all third-party providers (e.g., psychometric test publishers or platforms) currently used for online ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485953
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government's Your Right to Decide research paper digital advertising costs: FOI release

The cost of digital advertising promoting the Scottish Government's Your Right to Decide research paper on online platforms (including but not limited to LinkedIn, Meta, Google).

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500488760
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme processing times: FOI release

I would like the following information for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 August 2025: 1. The average length of time taken to process new PVG scheme applications (for people applying to join the scheme for the first time). 2. The average length of time taken to process PVG scheme updates / existing member updates (for...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485201
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding First Minister's trip to Washington DC: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from John Swinney's trip to Washington DC on September 10. Could you also supply the full cost of the trip, including his expenses, and all expenses o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.12(1) s.12 s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485559
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRPs) statistics: FOI release

1) Outstanding IDRPs by Year: The total number of Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRPs) that were resolved or outstanding at the end of each calendar year for the past five years (Oct 2021-Oct 2025), broken down by year. 2) Current Compensation Claims: The number of claims for compensation relating to failure...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500495754
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

List of schools within the jurisdiction of the Scottish Government: FOI release

Most up-to-date list of schools within your jurisdiction, including the following for each school. Generic school contact email address (e.g. office@, admin@) Headteacher’s email address SENCO’s email address (or equivalent role if different title is used)

FOI not held 65 score 3 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500486731
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Traffic Light Sequencing on the A725 northbound and southbound: FOI release

Please provide details of the traffic light sequencing for the traffic lights on the A725 northbound and southbound, close to the junctions with Kirkshaws Road and Hagmill Road, Coatbridge on 15 February 2025 from 20:10 – 20:20

FOI partially withheld 85 score 2 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500486707
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland materials regarding the removal of Scotrail peak fares: FOI release

With regards to the response to parliamentary written question reference S6W-40314, I am requesting: 1. Copies of meeting notes, emails and/or reports from ministers/officials/consultants or thirdparties which include the options explored to find a solution which addresses the exclusion of intra-Scottish train travel ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485199
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the Teachers Pension Scheme and the Remediable Service Statement (RSS): FOI release

1) How many retired members of the Scheme who are due an RSS have been issued with an RSS? 2) In respect of the same, what is the current value of interest payments due? 3) How many retired members of the scheme have requested an RSS have been issued with an RSS? 4) How may retired members of the scheme have request...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484933
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information on the peak fares campaign: FOI release

1. Please provide any correspondences across all four organisations which show how the 'for good' term came about with regards to this campaign and whether any consideration was given to whether it was a truthful statement to be making. 2. Also, can you please confirm whether the Scottish Government, Scotrail or Trans...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482827
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

The Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme [link] features a ‘rural uplift’ which is available to applicants in 'off-gas accessible rural' areas. Please provide the list of postcodes which are considered to be ‘off-gas’ for this purpose, i.e. those where the applicant would be informed they are eligible for the up...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500483570
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Blue Badge scheme “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion information: FOI release

You asked for further information in relation to the Blue Badge scheme in Scotland, specifically the “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion introduced via the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/72)

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.17(1) s.36 s.36(1) s.4(3B) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482421
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Criminal justice data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland: FOI release

Drug Treatment & Testing Orders, Community Payback Orders and Diversion from Prosecution data from 2013-14 to 2023-24.

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 6 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484157
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

List of all independent schools that have withdrawn from Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme (STPS): FOI release

1) A list of all independent schools that have withdrawn from Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme (STPS) to the present date or date when FOI is actioned. 2) A list of any new independent schools who have intentions to withdraw from the STPS to the present date or date when FOI actioned. 3) A list of all those indepen...

FOI released 75 score 10 working days correspondence s.3

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484606
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Police Scotland Remediable Service Statement (RSS): FOI release

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.2

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484760
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Information from Transport Scotland relating to the A75 and A77 roads: EIR release

I wish to make the following freedom of information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I request the following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st August 2025. 2. The number of unplanned r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484823
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Recorded guidance on Holocaust curriculum in schools: FOI release

Any guidance documents, policy frameworks, internal correspondence, or training materials relating to the framing, delivery, or symbolic structuring of Holocaust education in Scottish schools. Any recorded rationale for the inclusion of Holocaust education across multiple subjects (e.g. History, English, Drama, Art, PS...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482426
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Fluoride product distribution, risk and safeguarding queries: FOI release

1. Fluoride Product Distribution in Child Health Programmes Documents outlining the rationale for distributing fluoride toothpaste and varnish to children under NHS-led programmes, including Childsmile. Internal guidance, policy documents, or correspondence regarding fluoride product procurement, dosage, and age-group...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.38(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.27 32 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485277
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Costs of Scots language plays for schools initiative: FOI release

1. The full costs associated with the production and distribution of the new series of Scots language plays for schools, as announced by the Depute First Minister at a Glasgow printworks. 2. A breakdown of any contracts awarded, including the name of suppliers/organisations involved in the printing, publishing, or dis...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482581
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on social media advertising to promote “Your Right to Decide": FOI release

How much the Scottish Government spent on social media advertising to promote the constitutional paper published on 4 September 2025 entitled “Your Right to Decide” and asked that costs were broken down by spending on different social media platforms. You also asked for details on any other spending on advertising/mark...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485197
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government and Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) regarding water scarcity levels: EIR release

1. When the issue of water scarcity was last discussed at a meeting of the Cabinet? 2. What communication has taken place between the Scottish Government and SEPA since May 2025 regarding water scarcity? 3. What communication has taken place between the Scottish Government and SEPA since May 2025 regarding water leve...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482882
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector