Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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299 matching releases

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - queries on teachers awaiting Remediable Service Statement: FOI release

1) How many Scottish teachers are still waiting for their RSS? 2) How many deferred Scottish teachers are still waiting for their RSS?

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600516740
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Housing and UK Government: FOI release

I would like to request how many instances of correspondence there have been from Mairi McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Housing, to the UK Government since her start date in post. If you could provide a count of these instances, the dates at which each correspondence was made/sent, and if possible, could you append any...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515039
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Materials explaining use of certain terminology within Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill factsheet and policy memorandum: FOI release

Any internal briefing, drafting note, submission, legal advice, policy note, internal correspondence, or recorded discussion that explains why the terms “victim”, “survivor”, “complainer”, or any similar terminology were used in the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill factsheet and policy memorandum, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515424
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on social media videos featuring First Minister since May 2024: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received (including internal), which is to/from or mentions the Scottish Information Commissioner, between February 15 2026 and March 25 2026? 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on social media videos involving John Swinney since May 2024, with a breakdown per...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12(1) s.20 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515097
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details of financial support to Mossgiel Organic Farm: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Please provide details of any financial support, funding, grants, subsidies, or other payments made by your organisation to Mossgiel Organic Farm, located in Mauchline (KA5 5LL), over the past seven years. Specifically, I would ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515529
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - information on housing development signage regulation on trunk roads: EIR release

I am writing to request clarification on the actions currently being taken by Transport Scotland to manage the placement and regulation of housing development signage on Scotland’s trunk road network, with particular reference to the A702. In recent months, there appears to have been a noticeable increase in the numbe...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600516327
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public funding provided to The Architecture Fringe via Creative Scotland: FOI release

Please confirm the public funding that has been provided to "The Architecture Fringe" (Company number SC554578) via Creative Scotland in the following years: 2023 2024 2025 2026 (to date)

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600514941
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Galloway Field restructuring information: EIR release

1. An update on three fields (grid references NX 627 480, NX 625 475 & NX 624 473) 2. Clarification on why permission for a new gateway was not on the agricultural Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) public register 3. A release of all of our correspondence with the land owner about the recent works 4. An explanation...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600514815
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Meetings held by government officials about the Scots and Gaelic language: FOI release

How many meetings were held by government officials about the Scots and Gaelic language between 30 April 2025 and 30 August 2025?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515123
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Education, Public sector

Emails exchanged by project lead of "how we manage attendance" during week commencing 30th March 2026: FOI release

I believe I can request every email sent and received by the project lead of "how we manage attendance" during week beginning 30/03/26 which relates to director Annabel Turpie's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works. If this request for information is not clear enough let me know.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600514794
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Emails exchanged between project leads on Director of Marine Scotland's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works: FOI release

I believe I can request access to every email sent and received between each of the project leads under director Annabel Turpie's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works during the week beginning 20/04/26.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515547
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Employee benefit statistics for Scottish Government staff at C2 or higher grade: FOI release

Please send me the total number of Scottish Government staff at C2 grade or above who are in receipt of employee benefits on top of their salary. For example, petrol or accommodation costs for working from their designated home office.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600514900
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Forth Road Bridge maintenance works queries: EIR release

Under the provision of the Freedom of Information Act, please advise: 1) Cost to date of works completed on the Forth Road Bridge since its closure to general traffic when Queensferry Crossing was opened. 2) Budget for the current and future tax years (if available) for “maintenance” on the Forth Road bridge. 3) Other...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515871
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rural Affordable Homes for Key Workers Fund approval statistics: FOI release

How many homes have been approved under the Scottish government’s scheme to boost key workers in rural areas and how many have been utilised, broken down into each region.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515465
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Traffic signal management and Urban Traffic Control system information: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please could you provide the following details regarding your authority’s Urban Traffic Control (UTC) / traffic signal management system or traffic signal fault management system: The name of the software platform currently used to manage ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515807
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A90 footbridges maintenance costs and evaluation: EIR release

I am requesting the following information as a FOISA request as per the legislation: 1: With regards to the maintenance works being carried out on the footbridges at Strathmartine road and Old Glamis road on the Kingsway in Dundee. Can you provide the full costs of these works as of today for each location? 2: For th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600516066
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - spend on net zero staff and consultants: FOI release

From the last three financial year’s budgeted figures (22/23, 23/24, 24/25): 1. Climate-related posts The number of posts (headcount, and FTE where recorded) employed with job titles that include any of the following terms: Climate; Net Zero; Sustainability; Carbon; Emissions; Environmental Sustainability; Climate Cha...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515346
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Road traffic accident, road and lane closure data for the A75 and A77: EIR release

You asked for: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th April 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th April 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th April 2026. 4. The number of road tra...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515962
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - LED trunk road lighting information: EIR release

Thank you for your response of 10 April 2026 and for providing sample documentation relating to LED trunk road lighting, including design records, environmental management plans, and asset information. Having reviewed the sample materials, I am writing to refine and narrow the scope of my request under the Environment...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.2(2) s.7 s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515083
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

List of occupants of Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care post: FOI release

If possible, I would be very grateful if you could provide me with a list of all the people who have occupied the post of Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care, as far back as you can.

FOI released 70 score 3 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600516350
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to road user and congestion charging and Clyde Tunnel tolling: EIR release

You asked for the following information, covering the period 1 January 2025 to the date of your request (4th June): 1. Copies of any correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to: road user charging; congestion charging; Clyde Tunnel tolling; workplace parking levies. 2. Copies of an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600520109
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Number of Scottish Government civil servants earning above £43,663 annually: FOI release

Could you please tell me how many SG Civil Servants are currently earning more than £43,663 per annum?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600514911
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documents regarding delay to publication of sewage statistics: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the decision to delay the publication of Scottish Water's 2025 sewage overflow statistics.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515833
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Queries concerning interoperability between ScotAccount and GOV.UK One Login: FOI release

In your response to my previous FOI request (reference 202600512950, dated 22 April 2026), the Scottish Government confirmed that there are currently no plans to connect ScotAccount with the proposed UK national digital identity infrastructure, but stated: "We continue to work with the UK Government on a commitment to...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515415
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Activity undertaken and progress towards ending conversion practices: FOI release

1. An update on all progress made to ending conversion practices in Scotland. 2. All consultations done during this campaign the future plans held by the group.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515975
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector