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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First Minister's statement on asylum protesters: FOI release

You asked for the meaning of a photograph of the First Minister and text published by STV news in relation to asylum protests.

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497058
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Police Pension Scheme ill retirement inquiries: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting access to information regarding how the figures for ill health retirements have been calculated. I am seeking the following information :- 1) Exactly how have ill health retirement figures been calculated since the incepti...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500499388
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Devolution of reserved tribunals: FOI release

Please could you confirm the following: a) What is the Scottish Government's policy on the devolution of the reserved tribunals, as permitted by section 39 of the Scotland Act 2016 (SA 2016)? NB: I have read that the Scottish Government does not intend to pursue devolution of the reserved tribunals during the current...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.39

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497272
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessments documentation: FOI release

You asked for copies of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessments (CRWIA) that informed the following: Updated School Transport Guidance (published on 8 December 2025) Draft National Islands Plan (laid in the Scottish Parliament on 8 December 2025) Regulation 12 Report: Published Proposals to Enable Bette...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.12 s.27(1)

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497676
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Review Process: FOI release

When level two Disclosure cases have conviction requiring review, how long does this process take. I require an average time frame and longest and shortest periods from last 3 months. How many reviews, at level 2 , were requested in last 3 months. What percentage of those reviews were successful in having disclosed c...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500497478
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Abertay University: FOI Review

The language used below, including references to a “bailout”, are the precise words used by the requester, and not the Scottish Government Original request: 202500479357 You asked for the following recorded information held by the Scottish Government and/or the Ministerial Private Office of Graeme Dey, Minister for H...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500483233 review of 202500479357
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland's response to the UK Supreme Court judgement: FOI Review

Original Request 202500477264 1. Legal and Policy Review Any internal communications, legal advice, briefings, minutes, or emails that reference the implications of the Supreme Court ruling for Disclosure Scotland’s policies, equality duties, safeguarding procedures, or communications. Any Equality Impact Assessments ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.1 s.36(1) s.17(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500481644 - Review of 202500477264
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence and funding to Engender: FOI release

1. Could you supply how much the Scottish Government has given Engender in each of the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from m...

FOI already published 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500483356
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regrading the 20mph speed limits for Lochearnhead: EIR release

Information in relation to 20mph speed limits for Lochearnhead, Strathyre, Callandar, Crianlarich, St Filans and Comrie. Q1 - Can I ask that you confirm when the other villages mentioned were assessed (was it at the same time?) and can you please make copies of the assessments for all of the villages mentioned as well...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500488440
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

UK Government's plans to introduce a digital ID: FOI release

The Scottish Government to provide the following information in regards to the UK Government's plans to introduce a digital ID: Any correspondence between the Scottish and UK Government following Keir Starmer's announcement on September 26 2025. An internal correspondence referencing digital ID or BritCard. And, was t...

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500487497
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Communication between the Scottish Government and Secretariat regarding notes from Former Independent Adviser: FOI Review

Original Request 202500482660 1. I request all communications between the Scottish Government and the Secretariat in regards to the first two sentences of the above passage (i.e. the request for any notes, and the secretariat confirming that she did not receive any WhatsApps) 2. Why did the Secretariat state that she...

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500488949 - Review of 202500482660
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Renewable Energy costs in A Fresh Start with Independence: EIR release

A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025, includes the following remark: “The Scottish Government would work to ensure any lower cost of renewables is passed through to customers” The Scottish Government may be aware that renewables with higher costs also exist, and are particularly prevalent in ...

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500488967
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government spend report: FOI release

Could you please also request the information or interactions showing why and when the reports were halted and for what reason and what reason the Spads gave for not reviewing prior to publication. Also to see what the previous ublication process was could you please share copies of emails which were sent out to the SP...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers briefings spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500489104
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Legal costs incurred in defending Scottish Court case and judicial review: FOI release

Details of all cases brought by William Beggs against the Scottish Government along with the date to the nearest day, month or year possible the case was first brought and the nature of the case? So, for example, if the case relates to a judicial review over a decision of the parole board, for example can those outline...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500489634
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Costs breakdown of the National Concessionary Travel Schemes by local authority: FOI release

A breakdown of the already published costs of the national scheme by local authority area (I’m aware that this is not distributed by local authorities) and within each local authority area by operator. 1. I’m assuming that journey level data is available for the scheme given how the reimbursement works. Am I correct? ...

FOI already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500492826
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Strengthening Communities Programme (SCP) funding: FOI release

The disclosure of recorded information relating to the Strengthening Communities Programme (SCP) funding, specifically concerning the 2025/26 allocation announcement: 1. Organisations' Extension Status and Management Please provide a record, preferably in an electronic or spreadsheet format (CSV/Excel), containing th...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500489972
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Formal complaints made about the behaviour of Special Advisers: FOI Review

Original request: 202500489885 1. The total number of formal complaints made about the behaviour of Special Advisers, broken down by year 2. For each complaint: The nature/category of the complaint (e.g. bullying, harassment, unprofessional behaviour, etc.). The outcome of the complaint (e.g. upheld, partially uphel...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500489885 review of 202500485300
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Edinburgh accident data: FOI release

What was the number of reported a) pedestrian b) cyclist road casualties in 2024 in Edinburgh In what number of each was a motor vehicle involved In what number of each was a legal or illegal EAPC involved How many a) pedestrians b) cyclists were killed in an incident involving a motor vehicle in 2024'.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-12
Reference: FOI/202500491596
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maternity and neonatal care - Best Start implementation: FOI release

Information relating to the recent decision by the Scottish Government to downgrade 5 neonatal units in various Scottish hospitals. Specifically focused around any assessments undertaken by Scottish Government or related parties by way of any impact assessments or risk analysis that details the expected impact in down...

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-12
Reference: FOI/202500491620
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for frontline health & social care worker groups: FOI release

You asked for information on the following, in respect of the removal of unpaid carers from the COVID-19 vaccination programme: 1. Timeline discrepancy and date of the Scottish Government’s decision 2. Wider implications for clinical safety 3. Request for documentation of the decision 4. Minutes or summary of the m...

FOI clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500494428
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information in relation to skills shortages at Scotland’s shipyards: FOI release

Any email correspondence, meeting notes, internal or external discussion materials involving ministers and officials in relation to skills shortages at Scotland’s shipyards. Please also include the above relating to any discussions on reliance on foreign workers at BAE Shipyards in Govan and Scotstoun and at Babcock i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493643
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the "Surge and Winter Preparedness in Health and Social Care Services – National Planning Priorities and Principles" document: FOI release

Any internal email correspondence sent in 2025 by Ministers and officials relating to the preparation of the document “Surge and Winter Preparedness in Health and Social Care Services – National Planning Priorities and Principles".

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

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493764
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Gateway Review report: FOI release

You asked for all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2024 on the 'COPFS - Pathology and Mortuary Services Review'.

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

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500495081
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on flags: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on flags in each of the last five year, with a breakdown per year, and what the money was spent on?

FOI released 70 score 7 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500496437
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland A96 Corridor Review: EIR release

“Please provide all correspondence between Fiona Hyslop and her advisors over the A96 Corridor Review, and the consultation responses over it, from 1 October 2025 to date.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: EIR/202500493443
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport