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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Arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in Scottish free zones information: FOI release

You asked for a range of information “regarding arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in Scotland’s freezones, including Green Freeports and Special Economic Zones”, and you provided context for the request, i.e.: “whether Scotland's devolved approach to free zones differs from England's model, where LCIA mecha...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486412
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Utah Department of Health and Human Services on medical transition for transgender minors: FOI release

“In May 2025, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services released the most comprehensive scientific report to date on medical transition options for trans and gender diverse minors. The report – which analysed data from 28,000 young transgender people – found that “policies to prevent access to and use of Gender...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486584
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Proposed downgrade of Ninewells neonatal intensive care unit correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence relating to the proposed downgrade of Ninewells neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) received by or communicated from Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, Jenni Minto from September 1 2024 to date. This includes all forms of communication available, not limited to but including, email, text...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484999
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister and Alexis Jay conversation materials: FOI release

Any briefing prepared for the First Minister, any minute of the conversation and any correspondence relating to the conversation that the First Minister held with Alexis Jay on 26 November 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500496394
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings between Deputy First Minister and representatives of the UK Government: FOI release

All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between Kate Forbes and representatives of the UK Government, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485032
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland materials regarding the removal of Scotrail peak fares: FOI release

With regards to the response to parliamentary written question reference S6W-40314, I am requesting: 1. Copies of meeting notes, emails and/or reports from ministers/officials/consultants or thirdparties which include the options explored to find a solution which addresses the exclusion of intra-Scottish train travel ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485199
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland's use of Artificial Intelligence: FOI release

Information on Social Security Scotland’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology as follows: Your request for Information 1: A list of tools, platforms or systems currently deployed or being piloted/trialled. Your request for Information 2: The purpose and function of each of the above. Your request for Info...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500484275
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Stonewall Diversity Champions Corporate membership: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Stonewall membership, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483494
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation that references Physician Associates and their scope of practice: FOI release

A copy of all information that you hold (including emails, phone messages, minutes of meetings and other documentation between the Scottish Government and the British Medical Association or the Scottish Government and the Royal College of General Practitioners which references the following: - Physician Associates or ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483818
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture’s materials from various engagements: FOI release

All briefings and notes for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture’s following engagements, held between 5-6 September 2024: Summer Reception of the Consular Corps in Scotland Ralph Goodale, Canadian High Commissioner to the UK Hajime Hayashi, Japanese Ambassador to the UK Micheál Martin,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-24
Reference: FOI/202500483201
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

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

Documentation produced for or by the internal working group from the 16 April 2025 to the 11 August 2025 including: All final versions of: 1. Meeting agendas; 2. Meeting minutes; 3. Briefing papers; and 4. Formal decision or action notes You have also asked for “the current membership list and/or terms of reference...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: FOI/202500480896
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Information on Scottish Government employees who have received exit payments: FOI release

Information for the total number of staff who have received exit payments, settlement agreements, or redundancy/severance packages for the years: 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. You also asked for each payment to provide; the year of payment, the staff member’s job title, the reason for departu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: FOI/202500483273
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding The Thistle drug consumption room: FOI release

Any correspondence sent to or by the First Minister, the Health Secretary, and/or the Alcohol and Drugs Policy Minister or their officials about The Thistle drug consumption room since 1 July 2025. This should include emails from members of the public.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-18
Reference: FOI/202500488704
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Ministerial car statistics: FOI release

1. The total number of journeys, including their start points and end destinations, made by ministerial car between the 1st January 2025 and 31st August 2025 by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP. 2. How much has it cost to run the Cabinet Secretary for Transport’s ministerial cars in 2024? Can you ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-12-10
Reference: FOI/202500483301
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government briefing for the Finance and Public Administration Committee: FOI release

You asked that all briefing documents prepared for Shona Robison in advance of her appearance before the Finance and Public Administration Committee on 2nd September 2025, be provided.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-10
Reference: FOI/202500483199
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Privacy rights of Ukrainian refugees: FOI release

When Ukrainians presented to Scottish Govt for accommodation at hotels under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme or the Super Sponsor Scheme, between 2022 and 2025 - 1. Were they asked to sign paperwork explaining how Scot Govt would handle their personal data? 2. Did Ukrainians sign these forms or issued with a printed cop...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.3 s.6 s.9 s.29 s.13

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481563
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government categories of employment information: FOI release

The Scottish Government will "employ" staff in a number of different categories of employment. 1. As of todays date (26/8/25) how many "Employees" do they have? 2. How many "Workers" do they have? 3. How many "self employed" people/contractors do they use? 4. Do they "employ" or indeed "engage" others for payment i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481940
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) correspondence: FOI release

Any emails sent to Ministerial emails or SPAD emails between August 12, 2025, and August 13, 2025, which relate to GERS, or contain the word “GERS”. Any emails sent between officials within the Chief Economist Directorate between August 12, 2025, and August 13, 2025, which relate to GERS, or contained the word “GERS”. ...

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

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480389
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Feedback provided by attendees of Techscaler international events: FOI release

Any and all feedback provided by attendees of techscaler international events. This should include any hubs in Singapore and Silicon Valley.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500479904
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

UK Government employment rights bill documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the UK Government employment rights bill, specifically about banning zero hours contracts and fire and rehire practices from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480312
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government international office queries: FOI release

The number of international offices, operated by the Scottish Government, as of August 2025. A list of where these international offices are situated, including the number of staff in each officer and annual budget allocation. Any additional costs associated with the operation of these offices, which are not otherwise ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480390
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Accident and Emergency waiting time materials: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, held by the Scottish Government about a&e waiting times, from the last month. Given this request was a reduced request from your original request on 05 July 2025, the following response provides information from the last month of your original request: June 2025.

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

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: FOI/202500478314
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance information: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance, published on 17 June 2025: 1. A list of all organisations, individuals, or stakeholder groups consulted during the drafting of this guidance. 2. Copies of any consultation responses or feed...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.11 s.19 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.24 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500471346
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meetings between the First Minister and SSE PLC Chairman: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding meetings between John Swinney, the current First Minister, and Sir John Manzoni, SSE plc Chairman who serves as a special and alleged “independent” adviser to the First Minister. Specifically, I would like to obtain reco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478775
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding the UK Government spending review in July 2025: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about the UK Government's latest spending review, from the last month to be supplied.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478727
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector