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

Advice Direct Scotland performance data: FOI release

Further to your recent FOI requests relating to Advice Direct Scotland, you requested further information relating to abandoned calls, performance and data reporting, and the verification of data. Your full request is available at annex A.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: FOI/202500492796
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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

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

Driving and parking offences in Ministerial cars: FOI release

In each of the calendar years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to date: how many drivers of Ministerial cars have received speeding tickets while driving Ministerial cars, and how many speeding tickets have been issued per driver. Please also confirm which Minister they were driving, if any, when tickets were issued. In each...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500495503
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Neo natal unit transfer queries: FOI release

1. How many babies were transferred from Neo natal units in Queen Elizabeth Universal hospital Glasgow, Simpsons Children's hospital Edinburgh due to lack of capacity in the NICU, over the last 5 years? 2. The best start report states parents were consulted. I am interested to know Who carried out the consultation? W...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494319
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Education Scotland staff Christmas party funding: FOI release

I have familiarised myself with the Scottish Government's FOI/202000110616 regarding staff Christmas parties, and I am aware that it is not Scottish Government policy to pay social events from public funds. However, as an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495734
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Government employee data: FOI release

The average length of service of all current employees expressed as a single figure in years and months The average length of service of all employees and allocated to 10 year groupings, i.e. up to 10 years, between 10 and 20 years, between 20 and 30 years, between 30 and 40 years, and between 40 and 50 years The avera...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493854
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government R100 scheme fibre optic broadband Isle of Colonsay: FOI release

The following information: The fibre cable has been laid to Colonsay under a SG R100 scheme and is due for roll out before 2028 according to Openreach. 1. Can you provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Openreach since January 1, 2023, in respect of the fibre provision to Colonsay. 2. All corre...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490628
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Asylum seekers correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Housing regarding asylum policy and the accommodation of asylum seekers and/or refugees in Scotland. Information s...

FOI not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500489706
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

New Struan School operated by Scottish Autism: FOI release

1. Annual pupil roll data (2006–2025): The total number of pupils on roll for each academic year since the school’s registration/opening (approx. 2006/07) to the most recent available year (2024/25 or 2025/26 if available). The school’s registered maximum capacity for each year. Any notes or remarks attached to those ...

FOI not held 70 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.6 s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500488807
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Discussions and community considerations regarding enhance care’s Townend Care Home, Symington (Ayrshire): FOI release

1. Care Homes situated within a private estate with other private home owners where all gardens meet with no boundary fences - would you say this is an acceptable location ? 2. Care Home situated in a private estate with no street lighting with Teenagers and Pensioners living adjacent to the care home and need to walk...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.15(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492061
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

New Mull Campus queries: FOI release

1) The quantum/amount of funding that Argyll & Bute Council will receive for the new campus on Mull depended on the preferred site being determined. The site has been selected but the project has been paused pending the outcome of a Judicial Review. Has the amount of funding been determined if so, how much will the Cou...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.4 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493252
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment applications: FOI release

All applications for Adult Disability Payment, where the applicant applied under mental health and hidden disabilities, broken down for years 2020-2024 and until 2025, to date: Your request for information 1: How many applications were received each year? Your request for information 2: How many applications w...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494098
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council regarding New Mull /Tobermory Campus: FOI release

Information in relation to the New Mull Campus/Tobermory Campus: Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council giving them advice re the Islands Act including undertaking Island Impact Assessments. Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Isla...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493258
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill information: FOI release

1. Any Data Protection Impact Assessments, Child Rights & Wellbeing Impact Assessments, or risk registers created for proposals under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (2024-25) relating to: a) cross-agency information sharing for safeguarding/welfare; b) school responsibilities and data processing; c) commissi...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4 s.17(2) s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492251
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Homicide charges and convictions aggravated by the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016: FOI release

1. The total number of homicide charges aggravated by s 1 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 between 2016 and present with a female accused. 2. The total number of homicide charges aggravated by s 1 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 between 2016 and present with a m...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500493944
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding council filter protections: FOI release

1. All recorded correspondence between First Minister, John Swinney, and Cabinet Secretary for Education, Jenny Gilruth, related to case number 202400435364. 2. All correspondence between Education Scotland officials and Glasgow City Council officials which was referred to in a letter sent to parents on 14 October 202...

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

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500490941
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise funding to companies manufacturing military equipment: FOI release

1. What companies have Scottish Enterprise been funding, to date, that have known records of supplying weapons/arms components to Israel? 2. Which of those companies has now had that funding terminated? 3. On what specific date was the termination of that funding put into effect? 4. Will the termination of such fund...

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

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500493351
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment (ADP) review statistics: FOI release

You requested information regarding review periods, specifically the set time for Social Security Scotland to check if an individual is still entitled to Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Request for information 1: The average length of a review period for Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Request for information 2: The ...

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

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500489988
Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Affidavit in relation to the Hamilton Report: FOI release

From the legal advice released in October 2024 following SIC decision notice 193/2024 on page 87: “An affidavit from [redacted – section 38(1)(b)] as former head of the Secretariat about the arrangements was provided to OSIC as additional evidence.” 1) I request the above affidavit, as well any other affidavits provi...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(1) s.14(2) s.14 s.14O s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491548
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Consolidated accounts fraud case information: FOI release

1) The Scottish Government's consolidated accounts state there were "a total of 75 cases of fraud and 11 cases of suspected or attempted fraud were recorded in addition to 1 case of error and 3 cases of third party grant fraud were reported". Could you provide further details on each instance, and in relation to the th...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.35 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491626
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland fraud and error payments: FOI release

Request for information 1: Confirm for each of the benefits administered and paid by Social Security Scotland, the cost of payments made in error in for the following years: 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and so far in 2025-26. Please break this down by cost for each individual benefit. Request for information 2: Confir...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500492596
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Classification and ancillary costs of former First Minister's travel to Qatar: FOI release

I am requesting information regarding the decision-making process, classification, and public expenditure related to trips undertaken by the former First Minister, Humza Yousaf, to Qatar between 29 March 2023 and 7 May 2024. Please provide: 1. Trip Classification Protocol: Any internal correspondence, briefing notes,...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39 s.30 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500496383
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Immigration-related land use, Equality Act compliance and safeguarding information: FOI Review

Original request 202500486123 1. Immigration-Related Land Use • Recorded information (briefings, board or management papers, correspondence, leases/licences, meeting minutes, internal reports, or ministerial directions) from 1 Jan 2019–present on: • Use, proposed use, or upcoming plans involving forestry or woodland f...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.4 s.5 s.12 s.15 s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.1 s.33 s.38 s.21 s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500489170 Review of 202500486123
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minutes from Executive Team meetings which reference Saltire Article or Viva Exchange posts: FOI release

1. Minutes from EXECUTIVE TEAM meetings which reference SALTIRE ARTICLE or VIVA EXCHANGE POSTS/COMMENTS in the past three months (from 22 Oct 2025) 2. ALL emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft Teams messages between DIRECTOR GENERAL CORPORATE and PEOPLE DIRECTORATE STAFF which reference SALTIRE ARTICLE or VIVA EXCHAN...

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

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500490448
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills