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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2,372 matching releases

East Calder Medical Centre materials: FOI release

Request 1: Ministerial Briefings I am requesting copies of any ministerial briefings, including but not limited to briefing notes, summaries, internal memos or background papers, provided to any Scottish Government Minister between 1 January 2024 and 30 July 2025 regarding East Calder Medical Centre. This includes doc...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478023
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Appointment of new Chief Executive of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) information: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government regarding the appointment of new Chief Executive of the SQA, which was confirmed last month: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/114227.html. The response should include all communication, briefing, analysis, decision-making and other materials related to the appointment process, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500474984
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Stracathro Hospital, Perth Royal Infirmary and Queen Margaret Hospital: FOI release

May I have a copy of all briefing notes, speaking notes, emails and other written communication, including Whatsapp and text messages, to and from the Cabinet Secretary for Health Neil Gray relating to improvements at Stracathro Hospital in Angus, Perth Royal Infirmary, and Queen Margaret Hospital in Fife, between Janu...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478115
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Cost of producing the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment: FOI release

The total cost of producing the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment? Please include all costs including staffing, publication, and admin fees.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500479218
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Overseas trips conducted by the First Minister: FOI release

1. Overseas trips conducted by the first minister since 01 January 2024 including all countries visited on each trip. 2. The number of officials who accompanied the first minister on each trip. 3. The total cost of flights and accommodation for each trip, including for officials. 4. The class of flight tickets purch...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.4 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to improvements at Stracathro Hospital in Angus, Perth Royal Infirmary and Queen Margaret Hospital in Fife: FOI release

May I have a copy of all briefing notes, speaking notes, emails and other written communication, including Whatsapp and text messages, to and from the First Minister relating to improvements at Stracathro Hospital in Angus, Perth Royal Infirmary, and Queen Margaret Hospital in Fife, between January 28 2025 and July 30 ...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478112
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) policy on retention of student data: FOI release

SAAS's policy regarding the retention of student data, including notices of awards of student loans. In particular, the policy which specifies the length of time for which this information is retained by SAAS. Information regarding any reconciliation exercise conducted by SAAS which has resulted in SAAS sharing data re...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.73A

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477665
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Former Chief of Staff to the Former First Minister: FOI release

For the period 1st January 2024 to 30 June 2025, please provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government (including ministers, civil servants, press officers, and special advisers) and Liz Lloyd, former Chief of Staff to Nicola Sturgeon. In addition, and over the same period, please provide a list ...

FOI already published 80 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25 s.30 s.36(1) s.36 s.37 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) s.37(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500473602
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Home and hybrid working policies for Scottish Government staff: FOI release

"Please provide any documents and correspondence, including emails, relating to guidance on home working policies for civil servants." "Please ensure these include internal changes and documents published and discussions with trade unions.”

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-30
Reference: FOI/202500484504
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

National Entitlement Card for concessionary travel data: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the National Entitlement Card for concessionary transport in Scotland. I shall refer to this as the NEC. 1. Current and recent holders: a. The total number of individuals currently holding an NEC who are age 60+ and, separately, those who are age 66+ ( the state retir...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.4 s.5 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476724
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Drugs Policy Division and Alcohol Harm Prevention Team staff numbers: FOI release

1. How many staff are working in the government's alcohol and drugs harm team? 3. Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the right to recovery bil, from the last three months? 4...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476076
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Wellbeing Economy Alliance meetings and correspondence: FOI release

1. All meetings (both virtual and in person) Scottish Ministers have held with the Wellbeing Economy Alliance since 8 May 2024, the minutes of those meetings, the full attendee list, any actions taken following these meetings and any costs associated with holding those meetings. 2. The total amount of money the Scotti...

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

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476009
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government international office staff numbers: FOI release

You asked for "How many staff work across the government's network of international offices?"

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500476080
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation on the development of policy relating to fiscal autonomy: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about fiscal autonomy for the Scottish Government from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 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: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475669
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) grants: FOI release

1. Funding and Support a. A breakdown of all financial support or public funding (including grants, contracts, or awards) provided to Advice Direct Scotland since 1 January 2020. b. Any conditions or expectations attached to such funding in relation to employment standards, governance, or accountability. 2. Oversigh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500476100
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding swimming pool closures: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about swimming pool closures in Scotland, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply any analysis held by the government about t...

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

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500475999
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Children's Hearings Scotland board: FOI release

Your request was for the names of the current Board Members of Children’s Hearings Scotland, as well as the dates their terms began and will end.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500477255
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

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

You asked for the following information regarding the Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment guidance published on 17 June 2025: 1. Copies of any research, evidence reviews, or impact assessments used to inform the content of the guidance. 2. Internal briefings or correspondence discussing the ro...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-20
Reference: FOI/202500471338
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Forestry spending breakdown: FOI release

1. The total amount of money spent by your organisation on overtime payments in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25. 3. The total financial loss to your organisation on written off inventory and IT equipme...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOi/202500473747
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector, Work and skills

Public service reform summit costs: FOI release

You asked for: the full cost of putting on the public service reform summit on February 17, with a full breakdown plus any outcomes from this summit so far.

FOI released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500477248
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Religious observance and religious education in schools information: FOI release

Part 1. Please provide details of all correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and her officials concerning the proposals to amend the legislation on religious observance and religious education in schools and the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatib...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.36(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500471377
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Capital infrastructure projects information: FOI release

You asked for information pertaining to capital infrastructure projects, specifically seeking the following information: A. A list of all capital infrastructure projects funded by the Scottish Government in 2024–25 which experienced delays in delivery or required a re-profiling of expenditure into future years. B. Fo...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.2 s.4 s.5

Published: 2025-10-14
Reference: FOI/202500472654
Directorate: Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Disability payment processes and statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: How many planned award reviews have been carried out for disability benefits in the past three years. Request for information 2: How many of the planned award reviews were in person and how many were not.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-14
Reference: FOI/202500473026
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Children’s Rights Impact Assessment and Equality Impact Assessment: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to the Fostering a positive inclusive and safe school environment guidance published on 17 June 2025 1. Child Rights Impact Assessment and the Equality Impact Assessment for this policy. 2. All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500471963
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Information pertaining to catering, staffing and menus for official events: FOI Review

Original Request - 202500462429 1. How many official events (state dinners, lunches, cocktail receptions) have been held at Bute House since the 1st of April 2024? Please provide a brief description of each event as well as notable guests. 2. How much money has been spent on catering, staffing, and organising these ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.21(4) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500471460 - Review of 202500462429
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills