Scottish Government FOI Index

11,099releases indexed

19,072attachments found

28.7avg calendar days

4,403partially withheld

2023-10-02oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,403 unclear 3,109 not held 1,663 released 816 already published 409 cost limit 376 clarification 166 withheld 123 transferred 34

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2824 s.20 2437 s.34(1) 2118 s.39(2) 1920 s.30 1721 s.17(1) 1465 s.25(1) 1326 s.10(4) 1159 s.11(2) 933 s.29(1) 703 s.2 586 s.6(1) 478

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 743 releases · 28.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 632 releases · 29.1 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 437 releases · 29.3 avg days Marine Directorate 406 releases · 26.4 avg days Population Health Directorate 404 releases · 25.8 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 354 releases · 34.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 334 releases · 41.5 avg days People Directorate 332 releases · 23.9 avg days

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Caithness Hospital and blood bank inspection: FOI release

Any information relating to the following: 1. MHRA Inspections carried out at Caithness Blood Bank in the period 1990 to 2000 2. MHRA Inspections carried out at Caithness General Hospital at Caithness Wick KW1 5LA in the period 1990 to 2000 3. Details of the blood bank service provided by Caithness Blood Bank to Cai...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600512823
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education briefing materials on teachers in Scotland: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest briefing material on teachers in Scotland prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Education. I am aware that you’ll be inclined to redact content that comes under ‘free and frank advice’, and that there can be a justification for that, but please do not redact facts or statistics as you would ha...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: FOI/202600500746
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

First Minister Branchform update correspondence: FOI release

The Lord Advocate has shared a list of other occasions in which she informed the First Minister of details of criminal cases. The list revealed that on 20th March 2025 the First Minister was informed about Peter Murrell appearing in court, the charge of embezzlement, and an estimated amount of alleged embezzlement amo...

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

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600508326
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Insight relating to the Arctic Connections Policy Framework: FOI release

Details of the total cost to the Scottish Government associated with the study undertaken by GC Insight relating to the Arctic Connections Policy Framework. Specifically, you requested the following: The total value of any contract(s) awarded to GC Insight in relation to this work. A breakdown of costs, including (whe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512851
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

NorthLink income and expenditure: FOI Review

Original Request 202600508059 'How much expenditure has Serco NorthLink posted in the last five years of the NIFS3 contract? Please provide a total but provide a breakdown for fuel costs, staff wages, harbour costs, ferry maintenance, gambling licences, alcohol licences, costs/licences regarding the preparation or sal...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512202 - Review of 202600508059
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Policy on funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for eligible two‑year‑olds: FOI release

1. Policy Rationale and Evidence Base Any documentation, briefing papers, ministerial submissions, impact assessments, or internal analyses outlining the rationale for extending funded ELC to two‑year‑olds based on parental benefit status. Any modelling or evidence used to support the statement that this policy would ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511271
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Information regarding the diary and schedule of selected Ministers: FOI release

For each of the following individuals: Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Natalie Don, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise Siobhian Brown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety For each of the following dates: 2 April 2025 10 June 2025 14 July 2025 1 October 2025 8 O...

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495808
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 information: FOI release

all drafts of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 the names of any children’s organisations consulted during its preparation where children or young people were directly consulted, a description of the categories or groups consulted, without personal data any internal communications abo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510968
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 documents: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600511006
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Independence in Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for John Swinney's interview with Laura Kuenssberg on March 8 as well as all correspondence setting up the interview. He said in the interview: "I think it's now pretty clear in opinion polls that there is a sustained majority support for independence in Scotland." Could you provi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509980
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Aesthetic complication data in Scotland: FOI release

1. Any Scotland‑specific data held or used by the Scottish Government relating to complications, adverse events, or deaths associated with non‑surgical aesthetic procedures (including, but not limited to, injectables, fillers and buttock filler procedures) from 1 January 2015 to the date of this request. 2. For each d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600508634
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister’s 2025 Christmas card information: FOI release

1. The original image file The original, unedited photograph used on the First Minister’s 2025 Christmas card, including any available metadata (EXIF data). 2. Authorship and provenance Any documents, emails, or internal communications confirming who took the photograph. Any documents recording when and where the phot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600509098
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills correspondence regarding Health and Wellbeing Census: FOI release

You asked for internal and external correspondence and minutes as below; 1) Any correspondence sent from Jenny Gilruth, in relation to the Scottish Government's 'Health and Wellbeing Census', since April 2025. 2) Any correspondence sent to Jenny Gilruth, in relation to the Scottish Government's 'Health and Wellbeing ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600507950
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Non-surgical cosmetic procedure complications data: FOI release

Please provide the following data for the period of 2020 until 2025. Please provide me with the following information for each calendar year: Any data, records, or reports relating to complications, adverse events, or hospital admissions associated with the following non-surgical cosmetic procedures: 1. Dermal fille...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600510200
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non‑surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 77) complication data: FOI release

Please provide all internal briefings, reports, emails, slide decks and other documents held by the Scottish Government which discuss complication or adverse event data used to justify the Non‑surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (SP Bill 77). Please include material from 1 January 201...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508729
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding deaths of children and young people in care: FOI release

Information regarding the deaths of children and young people in care across the calendar years 2021-2025 inclusive. You also asked for the following information in relation to the deaths of children and young people in care: a list of names, with ethnicity, gender, age and date of death, and the type of care the chil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.39(1) s.17(1) s.17(6) s.17A s.26A s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508918
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Bute House press conference documentation: FOI Review

Original request 202500483012 Information and documentation relating to the Bute House Press conference on 14 April 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: FOI/202500485766 Review of 202500483012
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation that mentions Former SNP Chief Executive Officer: FOI release

Please disclose any emails or WhatsApps sent between Scottish Government officials, including any special advisers, which contain the words “Peter Murrell” sent between 1 January 2026, and February 17, 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1) s.17 s.30 s.3 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: FOI/202600507146
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice correspondence relating to Path To Balance: FOI Review

Original request 202500494932 All correspondence mentioning Path To Balance between Shirley-Anne Somerville and the Director General of Communities. Sight of all correspondence mentioning Path To Balance between Shirley-Anne Somerville and Shona Robison.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600502600 Review of 202500494932
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

For the years 2024 and 2025, for each of the ten people who have made the most FOI-EIR requests in each of those years. 1. Name of requester 2. Capacity of requester (eg media, journalist, political party researcher, academic researcher, campaigner, private individual). If the person's name cannot be disclosed for wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.10(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600502420
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Two Child Limit Payment costs: FOI Review

Original request 202500497257 The total amount of money spent by the Scottish Government establishing and setting up the Two Child Limit Payment that it was planning to rollout from March 2026. including all costs incurred by the Scottish Government, including any costs incurred as a result of the policy no longer goi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.21(4) s.25(1) s.17(1) s.17

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: FOI/202600500506 Review of 202500497257
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding extension of the Sugar Tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and National Treatment Centre programme: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing and analysis, about The UK government announcing an extension to its sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy), from the last two months? 2. Could you supply ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500498595
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures' September 2025 diary: FOI release

“Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information... Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures' full diary (government and political) for September 2025.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500496292
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Adult Disability Payment caseload by Condition Type: FOI release

SSS provides data on Adult Disability Payment Caseload by ICD10 Condition and Award Type, which is then subdivided into four categories: Mood Disorders (F30-F39), Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders (F40-F48), Autism and other developmental disorders (F80-F84) and Other Mental and Behavioural Disorders. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500498278
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence sent from the First Minister to City of Edinburgh Council Leader regarding Divestment and Sanctions Against the State of Israel: FOI release

“On the 29th September, City of Edinburgh Council Leader Jane Meacher wrote to First Minister John Swinney. Please see a copy of this letter attached. 1. Can you confirm if a reply has been sent, and if so, can you forward a copy, please? 2. Can you confirm if similar letters or enquiries have been received from other...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496657
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector