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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1,054 matching releases

Prison to Rehab programme documentation: FOI release

1. Any analysis, briefing, or internal discussion explaining why only 48 people have completed a 12- week Prison to Rehab placement since 2022. 2. Any documents that identify barriers to prisoners entering or completing the Prison to Rehab programme, including capacity limits, referral issues, eligibility criteria, or...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600502682
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Prison to Rehab pathway data: FOI release

1. Any emails, briefings, or submissions sent to or from the Justice Secretary’s Private Office that discuss low numbers of prisoners completing the Prison to Rehab programme. 2. Any correspondence that explains why completion numbers have remained low since 2022. 3. Any advice provided to the Justice Secretary that ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: FOI/202600502810
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank meeting minutes: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/note from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Baillie Gifford, from the last month? How many meetings have Scottish Government Ministers held with members of the Scottish Nat...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: FOI/202600502723
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Transport Scotland number of collisions on the A83: FOI release

" Please provide the total number of collisions on the A83 , broken into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22"

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600505145
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland A1 road collision statistics: FOI release

You asked for " the total number of collisions on the A1 between Edinburgh and Lamberton, broken into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22"

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600504910
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland (SOHTIS) event: FOI release

In the week commencing Jan 5 2026, an event was held on the topic of Violence against Women and Girls, involving ministers, officials and third-sector organisations. The meeting is recounted in this blog here: https://www.sohtis.org/blog/o3z04yufd1e72q0ljk07y34qhbpnkq The meeting/event was attended by Siobhian Brown ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-24
Reference: FOI/202600500880
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Diversity and inclusion employer strategy information: FOI release

1. The total number of initiatives, programs, or policies implemented or funded by the Scottish Government that fall under the categories of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), or that could be described as promoting anti-white sentiments or practices. This includes any efforts aimed at addressing racial inequaliti...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202600500062
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Graduate entry and LLB tuition fee application information: FOI release

I request the following information for the last 5 Academic Years (2020-21 to 2024-25): 1. For each academic year, the application data - ie number of applications - for tuition fee funding for LLB (Graduate Entry/Accelerated) courses in Scotland that were: Received Approved Rejected 2. For rejected applications in ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.17(1) s.73 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202600500997
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Minister media training: FOI release

Please confirm all media training, voice coaching, public speaking coaching or presentational training provided to Scottish Government ministers in each of the last five full financial years, including 2025-26 to date. In each individual case, please confirm which minister received the training, how much it cost, who t...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202600500672
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Ministerial Code correspondence: FOI release

I would like to request copies of all correspondence that involves Helen Webster, Ashleigh Gray & Colin McAllister (of the Scottish Government) & Claire Loftus, Sir John Manzoni & Sir Ernest Ryder (independent advisers regarding the Scottish Ministerial Code) for the month of December 2025 please.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.35(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202500499790
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Engagement of agency workers information: FOI release

1. Specific Agency Engagement Referenced in the 2024/25 Consolidated Accounts Please provide all documentation relating to the engagement of the agency worker referenced in paragraphs 16–18 of the 2024/25 Audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts, specifically the individual engaged on a part-time basis f...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202500492558
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independence campaigning spend: FOI release

The amount spent on independence campaigning.

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: FOI/202500499772
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Criminal proceedings statistics: FOI release

Please provide the number of cases concluded in financial year 2023–24 for each of the four types of court - Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff Court (Summary Procedure), Sheriff Court (Solemn Procedure), High Court of Judiciary (excluding appeals) , and please provide: Number of cases which resulted in a guilty plea...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: FOI/202600501021
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Aberdeenshire defibrillator queries: FOI release

1. The total number of schools in Aberdeenshire that currently have a defibrillator on site. 2. A list of the schools, which currently have a defibrillator on site. 3. The total number of council-owned public halls in Aberdeenshire that currently have a defibrillator on site. 4. A list of the public halls, which cur...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600501432
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme grant award information: FOI release

The grant award amount given to SLC payable over the Financial Year 2024 to 2025 in connection with the land at Westwoodhill, East Kilbride. A breakdown of the elements of that award, and their respective financial totals. The dates provided by South Lanarkshire Council to the Scottish Ministers, on accepting that offe...

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498732
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum Improvement Cycle development groups statistics: FOI release

Please provide the number of teaching staff participating in each of the following Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum Improvement Cycle development groups, for each curricular area: 1. Collaboration groups. 2. Core groups. 3. Critical friends. 4. Steering groups. For each curriculum area and each group within it...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497348
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) monthly reports: FOI release

On Tuesday 2 December 2025, Dr Stephen Pathirana provided evidence to the Public finance committee at the Scottish parliament. During the session he was asked the question around what level of interaction he has with Scottish Government. He stated that he provides a monthly report to Ivan McKee MSP. He went onto state ...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496771
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI release

I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashboard" Only: The single page or...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.36(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496386
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 support payment discussions or arrangements: FOI release

1. A copy of the internal Scottish Government document sent to PSD regarding COVID-19 dental support in May 2020, referenced in my payment response but not provided to myself. 2. Details of financial support and payment mechanisms for dental practices between September 2020 and March 2022, including any guidance issue...

FOI not held 45 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500486595
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs trip to Brussels: FOI release

1. The full ministerial diary entry / itinerary for Angela Constance MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs) for 19–21 November 2025 inclusive 2. All briefing packs, background notes, speaking notes, lines-to-take, or any other preparatory material provided to the Cabinet Secretary or her private office i...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.6 s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495024
Directorate: EU Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Scrapping of peak rail fares information: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether or not the amount of money that was required to deliver the permanent scrapping of peak rail fares came from an existing pot of money that was already in Transport Scotland’s budget. If it was, please reveal (i) which pot of money (name of fund and for which policy) (ii) how much was taken ...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500496724
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland policies, guidance and statistics: FOI release

SECTION A — POLICIES, PROCEDURES & GUIDANCE 1. Policies for DSA Travel Claims All internal policies and guidance relating to: verification of taxi journeys acceptable evidence for cash taxi payments use of private hire or independent taxi providers evidence assessment criteria contacting external parties during veri...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29 s.35(1) s.17(1) s.10 s.11 s.12 s.16 s.18 s.19 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500493969
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government correspondence regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and the office of the First Minister regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. Information should include but ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495526
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland late payment information: FOI release

Details of instances in which Transport Scotland (including, where applicable, any agencies, bodies, or units for which it is ultimately responsible for supplier payments) has failed to pay its suppliers on time, thereby causing liabilities for late payment compensation and/or interest on late payments to be incurred f...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494971
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School documentation: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the proposed relocation of Glasgow Gaelic Primary School in Finnieston, Glasgow.

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500496130
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector