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

Records relating to calls for a public inquiry into the Lockerbie air disaster: FOI release

Records held by the Scottish Government relating to calls for a public inquiry or further inquiry into the Lockerbie bombing in the period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2012, including Ministerial briefings, internal correspondence, policy advice, decision records, records of meetings, correspondence with UK G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518615
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Expansion of Breakfast Clubs to all Primary School aged children information: FOI release

Information in relation to the Scottish Government’s announcement on 14 January 2026 pertaining to the proposed expansion of breakfast clubs: 1. Please can you provide a breakdown of how the figure of £44 million has been arrived at? How has this been costed? What fee has been assumed for each child to attend the serv...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.3

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518484
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Forestry tree species data: EIR release

Please share any data or information held by FLS which includes assessments/estimates of the tree makeup of FLS land by species. If FLS holds any equivalent from previous years, please share data from the last five years.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/ 202600521555
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Policy information on health in Scotland impacted by commercial industries: FOI release

Details of published or centrally held government policies, strategies, or frameworks (from January 2023 to present [1 June 2026]) that address the influence of commercial industries on health in Scotland specifically in relation to the alcohol, and tobacco, gambling, and highly processed foods (e.g. foods high in fat,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519126
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister's meetings with the Lord Advocate on specific dates: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the dates the First Minister John Swinney had meetings with the Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain in 2025 & 2026. Plus the minutes of the meetings

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.28(1) s.28 s.30 s.32(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518084
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Electronic communications and pension recalculations: FOI release

1) The number and % of communications submitted through Contact Us, or other electronic means, which are unanswered after 3 and 6 months, in each of the past 5 years. I am not counting an automated response acknowledging receipt as an answer. 2) Where individuals have a backdated payrise applied after their retiral, i...

FOI clarification 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518179
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of Ministerial attendance at the World Cup: FOI release

Which MSPs will be attending the World Cup in the USA when Holyrood is still sitting and whether the cost is to the taxpayer or if they are paid for out of personal funds.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519025
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment (ADP) tribunal statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: The current average waiting time (in weeks) for an independent tribunal review following a disputed Adult Disability Payment (ADP) decision in the North Ayrshire region. Request for information 2: The total number of ADP tribunal files that have currently been awaiting a hearing date for l...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.30

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518742
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Awards made under Equality and Human Rights and Equally Safe funds: FOI Review

Original request 202600516948 Can you please provide a list of the organisations, and amounts granted, that have been awarded funding under the Equality and Human Rights fund or the Equally Safe fund, commencing 01 April 2026?

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600522109 Review of 202600516948
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding allocation to the Scottish Football Association “Extra Time Programme” 2026–2027: FOI release

For the Scottish Government’s financial allocation to the Scottish Football Association for the “Extra Time Programme for the year 2026-2027. You also requested the breakdown to individual clubs and the management fee to the SFA.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600520360
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Dementia Strategy Delivery Plan: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the implementation of the Scottish Government publication “Dementia in Scotland: Everyone’s Story - Delivery Plan 2024-2026”, published in February 2024, including any formal progress reports, implementation updates, or status summaries produced by or for the Scottish Government re...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518366
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Expense claim controls for Scottish Government employees and Ministers: FOI release

All I want to know is what controls are in place for expense claims from a governance and accountability perspective. For the SNP, Scottish Government and Scottiah Parliament. Any other political parties are welcome - can we just focus on SNP, SG, SP for the PO purpose of my initial email.

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

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600520552
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Copy of Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's keynote speech delivered at the Energy Developers Charter Summit: FOI release

A Cabinet Secretary made a keynote speech at an energy conference in Aberdeen on 20th March 2026. May I see the text of the keynote speech delivered on that day?

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518929
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Bus fare cap pilot evaluation and reimbursement data: FOI release

1. The Reimbursement Formula: The specific formula or methodology used by Transport Scotland to calculate the financial reimbursement paid to private bus operators for revenue lost due to the implementation of the £2 fare cap. 2. Basis of Calculation: Clarification on whether the reimbursement calculation uses the ope...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Creative Scotland funding for Non-Binary Reinterpretation of Scottish History: FOI release

Please provide details of funding for the “Non-Binary Reinterpretation of Scottish History” project, including: 1. Total amount awarded. 2. Activities delivered. 3. Outcomes reported. 4. Any final evaluation.

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518251
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy specific debt service information: FOI release

I want to know how many complaints received regarding the firm Carrington Dean for the last 10 years? How many has been in the favour of Carrington Dean and how many in the favour of the person making the complaint. Also breakdown of what type of complaints have been received regarding the firm Carrington Dean.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518754
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

University of St Andrews draft ordinances correspondence: FOI release

I am requesting copies of all correspondence and records of communication held by the Scottish Government concerning the University of St Andrews’ recent ordinance review and proposed draft ordinances. This request includes correspondence, emails, attachments, meeting notes, records of calls, internal notes, comments,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.13 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519070
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy - Protected Trust Deeds (PTDs) information: FOI release

Information regarding Protected Trust Deeds (PTDs) for the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026: 1. Refusals of Discharge: The number of individuals who were refused discharge from their PTD. A breakdown of these cases by Insolvency Practitioner. 2. Ingathered Funds: The total amount of money ingathered from i...

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence s.5 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600519557
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Casualties on Scottish roads statistics: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following Scottish road casualties data in electronic Excel format please. For each year in the 10 year period 2015-2024, and for Fatal and Serious injury collisions which involved a Pedal Cyclist or a Pedestrian, please provide data for the numbers of each Contribu...

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

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information held relating to meetings or correspondence where Celtic Football Club or Rangers Football Club were discussed: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government from 1 January 2021 to the present relating to meetings or correspondence with either of the following organisations where Celtic Football Club or Rangers Football Club were discussed: The Scottish Football Association (SFA) The Scottish Professional Football League (SPF...

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

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517801
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Miscarriage of justice compensation application and payment information: FOI release

What percentage of cases submitted to the Scottish Government Compensation as a Result of Miscarriage of Justice scheme has been approved for compensation and what was the average amount of the compensation? Include years 2024, 2025 or related tax years.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518071
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Costs incurred relating to the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry: FOI release

You asked for a fully itemised breakdown of all expenditure incurred in relation to the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry, including: a comprehensive disaggregation of costs under all relevant heads of expenditure, including but not limited to: staffing, legal representation and counsel fees, venue hire, expert reports, secu...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.37(1) s.37

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600521254
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Distribution and monitoring of enterprise and social-enterprise support funding: FOI release

I am seeking recorded information about how Scottish Government funding for enterprise and social-enterprise support is distributed, and what monitoring exists of who is declined by funded delivery partners. Where exact figures are not held, please provide the nearest held equivalent or direct me to where it is publish...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518020
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Utilities procurement for Scottish Government buildings: EIR release

General Information: How many sites are part of this organisation? Are utilities (gas,electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all sites? Who is responsible for procurement decisions relating to utilities? (Please state job title) How does the organisation ensure compliance and public procurement regul...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/202600520050
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal Audit contract information: FOI release

Information in relation to your Internal Audit contract: 1. Who is your current internal audit provider? 2. When did the internal audit contract commence? 3. When does/did the initial period of the contract end? 4. Is there an extension period for the contract and if so, when does this end? 5. Please provide a cop...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600517755
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Public sector