Scottish Government FOI Index

9,099releases indexed

14,350attachments found

27.1avg calendar days

3,606partially withheld

2024-01-12oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,606 unclear 2,485 not held 1,406 released 651 already published 356 cost limit 328 clarification 139 withheld 100 transferred 28

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2389 s.20 1874 s.34(1) 1798 s.39(2) 1572 s.30 1471 s.17(1) 1236 s.25(1) 1126 s.10(4) 972 s.11(2) 785 s.29(1) 618 s.2 546 s.3 411

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 578 releases · 27.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 547 releases · 28.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 357 releases · 27.2 avg days Marine Directorate 352 releases · 26.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 350 releases · 25.4 avg days People Directorate 287 releases · 24.0 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 270 releases · 31.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 267 releases · 38.8 avg days

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270 matching releases

UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers) working group meeting information: FOI release

The total cost of each meeting of the “UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers): working group”. Please break down the costs involved – for example, expenses, catering, room hire, etc. The length of each meeting of the “UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish ...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600502227
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Costs incurred in legal cases involving For Women Scotland: FOI release

Can you provide to date (January 9 2026) the Scottish government's total costs incurred in legal cases involving feminist campaign group For Women Scotland? Can you provide to date (January 9 2026) the Scottish government's total costs incurred in legal cases involving any challenge to the government policy on placing...

FOI released 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600500967
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Guidance provided to local authorities on single-sex spaces in leisure centres: FOI release

Whether the Scottish Government has provided any guidance to local authorities on single-sex spaces in leisure centres within the last five years. If the answer to (1) is yes, please could you provide a copy of that guidance or correspondence.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600509303
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Equality and rights, Public sector

Guidance to public bodies on implementation of Supreme Court judgement: FOI release

Confirmation of whether the Scottish Government's working group on the UK Supreme Court Judgement v The Scottish Ministers has provided guidance to all public bodies on the implementation of the judgement. The total cost of the operation of the group to the Scottish Government. A copy of any correspondence sent to the ...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600509504
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Budget spend information: FOI release

1. Across the last five years how much of the Scottish Government’s equalities, human rights and inclusion budget has been spent on activity to address violence against women and girls? (Please could you break that down by year). 2. How much of the Scottish Government’s equalities, human rights and inclusion budget h...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600501796
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meeting between Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and UK Minister for Border Security and Asylum: FOI release

Regarding the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and the UK Minister for Border Security and Asylum on 15th December 2025, I am requesting: 1. A copy of the briefing pack prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for this meeting. 2. A copy of the minutes from this meeting. 3. A copy of any correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.28 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502618
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Video Relay Service tender queries: FOI release

1. A list of companies invited to make a tender to appoint a Video Relay Service Provider. 2. Why Sign Solutions, an English based company, was selected over other companies who are mainly Scottish based companies? 3. Who made the decision to appoint Sign Solutions? Would you provide the name o the person who gives t...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.20

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600502617
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

UK Supreme Court Judgement (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers) working group documentation: FOI release

Minutes of meetings of the Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs The Scottish Ministers from 14/02/26-13/03/26 inclusive. Copies of all reports, consultations, discussion papers, briefings, presentations, and other papers produced by or for the WG, or received by t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600510882
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

UK Supreme Court Judgment Working Group documentation: FOI release

Minutes of meetings of the Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court Judgment in FWS Vs The Scottish Ministers from 16/01/26-13/02/26 inclusive. Copies of all reports, consultations, discussion papers, briefings, presentations, and other papers produced by or for the WG, or received by th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600506643
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission meeting materials: FOI release

The agenda and minutes/notes for the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and the Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission on 12 January 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600506434
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Meetings of Short Life Working Group on the Supreme Court Judgment in FWS vs Scottish Ministers: FOI release

The following information: “1. Copies of all minutes from meetings of the (Short Life) Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs. Scottish Ministers. 2. Copies of all agendas, briefings, discussion papers, consultation documents, presentations etc. discussed at these ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600501935
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Cameron Barracks in 2025: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Cameron Barracks in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.28 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600506202
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Glasgow Afghan United grants and funding awards: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government grants, contracts, funding awards, or payments made to Glasgow Afghan United (charity number SC044077) from 1 April 2022 to present, including amount, date, programme, purpose, conditions, monitoring requirements, and any conflict-of-interest declarations or management steps recorded ...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511440
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Catholic Church regarding Catholic church buildings: FOI release

All communications (emails, letters, minutes of meetings) generated, received, sent, and retained between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Catholic Church concerning Catholic church buildings, hospitals and care home as well as end-of-life care during the period of 1 January 2022 to 1 January 2023.

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497916
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information relating to the implementation of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

1. Copies of any training materials, guidance notes, or implementation guidance produced or commissioned by the Scottish Government for public bodies in relation to the Act. 2. The total expenditure incurred by the Scottish Government to date on: training; guidance production; implementation support; relating to the...

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500498260
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Asylum seeker and refugee homelessness and hardship prevention policy: FOI release

1. The current number, status, and locations of asylum seekers and refugees presently in Scotland; 2. The Scottish Government’s policy for those recently displaced from Home Office-provided accommodation; 3. The measures being taken to prevent hardship, homelessness, and destitution among this population.

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500497147
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication between the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland relating to LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI Review

Original Request 202600507416 Please provide all communication between the Scottish government and inspiring Scotland relating to lgbt youth Scotland over the past 9 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600511494 - Review of 202600507416
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding source and allocations to Local Authorities for Hotel Exit and Rehousing: FOI release

Details of any lump sum funding that has been allocated or paid to Scottish Local Authorities in connection with the rehousing of asylum seekers, refugees, displaced people from Ukraine, or individuals granted leave to remain, including those transitioning from hotel or contingency accommodation into long-term social h...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202600508795
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Conversion therapy/practises meeting: FOI Review

Original request: 202600503365 All information and meeting notes regarding a meeting held with the Scottish Youth Parliament in regards to ending conversion practices in Scotland around March 2024. The meeting was with Emma Roddick MSP (then the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees). As well as any outcomes...

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

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507640 review of 202600503365
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Trans documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing, analysis, to/from or mentions Scottish Trans from last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including c...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.12 s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507518
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation about the arrival of Gazan children to Scotland treated on the NHS: FOI release

3. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the impact of asylum seekers on housing, from the last two months? 4. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottis...

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

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504827
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes of Meeting with Rape Crisis Scotland: FOI release

1. Any minutes from the last meeting held between a Scottish Government Minister and Rape Crisis Scotland. 2. Any correspondence sent from Rape Crisis Scotland to a Scottish Government Minister within the last three months. 3. Any correspondence sent to Rape Crisis Scotland from a Scottish Government Minister within ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600504490
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Conversion therapy/practises meeting: FOI Release

All information and meeting notes regarding a meeting held with the Scottish Youth Parliament in regards to ending conversion practices in Scotland around March 2024. The meeting was with Emma Roddick MSP (then the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees). As well as any outcomes from that meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: FOI/202600503365
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls member information and correspondence: FOI release

1. All the current members of the National Advisory Council on Women and Girls. 2. All correspondence between the group and the government from the last three months. 3. All minutes/notes from meetings between the group and the government in the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600502403
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Trans Rights Youth Commission meeting materials: FOI release

On the 16/9/25, Kaukab Stewart met with Scottish Trans Rights Youth Commission. Please provide the agenda and minutes for this meeting.

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

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501051
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector