Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,571 matching releases

Proposed modifications to the A92: EIR release

"The current plans detailing the proposed modifications to the A92 at its junctions with the B936/Freuchie Mill Road and the junction with the A92 and High Street/Kettlebridge Road at Bridgend garden Centre, Freuchie."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500495471
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Viva Engage posts on hybrid working policy: FOI release

The following information; “Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: 1. ALL posts on Viva Engage from the past six months which relate to HYBRID WORKING FOIS 2. ALL comments under those posts”

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500490407
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

You asked for “all correspondence between the former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, Hugh Hall, and respective Scottish Government Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries covering the culture portfolio (for the period December 2021 to September 2025), namely: Jenny Gilruth Neil Gray Christina McKelvie Kaukab Stewart...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493054
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence with Trade Unions relating to team agreements: FOI release

ALL external correspondence with TRADE UNIONS from the past 3 months about TEAM AGREEMENTS

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492487
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Public health objection – titanium dioxide, folic acid fortification safety assessment: FOI release

1. the full safety assessment and scientific evidence used to re-approve titanium dioxide(E171). 2. the full evidence base and risk assessment used to justify mandatory folic-acid fortification. 3. the risk assessment (if any) for people with MTHFR variants 4. any public-health or economic impact review covering the ri...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492092
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Gateway review of the Heat in Buildings Future Service Provision project information: EIR release

Any information relating to the gateway review of the Heat in Buildings Future Service Provision project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(3) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500494079
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Audit Scotland correspondence regarding NHS Ayrshire and Arran: FOI release

Any email correspondence between Audit Scotland and the Scottish Government regarding NHS Ayrshire and Arran since 1 October 2025 to date.

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492378
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Lord Advocate in relation transgender prisoners: FOI release

In relation to Topical Question time today in the Scottish Parliament, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs refused to provide justification for pursing legal action in relation to its policy on transgender prisoners: "Presiding Officer, with the greatest of respect to you and all members in the chamber, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.18 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493242
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland: FOI release

I am seeking two pieces of information on Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland. Request for information 1: A month count of claimants claiming Psychiatric Disorders and Neurological diseases from February 2022 to February 2025 for: a. South Lanarkshire and b. Scotland Request for informat...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493196
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding members of the Scottish Parliament: FOI Review

Original request 202500486016 1) Any communications - including texts, WhatsApps, emails, Teams messages, or any other sort of written communications - from Wednesday September 17 to Wednesday September 24 on the topic of Jamie Hepburn. 2) Any communications - including texts, WhatsApps, emails, Teams messages, or an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491541 Review of 202500486016
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation containing the name Stephen Flynn: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which is to/from or mentions Stephen Flynn, from the last month, from within the Directorate for Constitution and from within the First M...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500494070
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government meeting with Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

1. The date of the last meeting a member of the Scottish Government had with Historic Environment Scotland. 2. Any minutes prepared relating to that meeting mentioned in (1).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491550
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Hybrid Working team correspondence: FOI release

“Under The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I request sight of: 1. ALL records of MEETINGS held in 2025 by the HYBRID WORKING team 2. ALL plans for the HYBRID WORKING team 3. the ORDERS and REMIT of the HYBRID WORKING TEAM”

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

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOi/202500492365
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding the omission of the A96 from the Infrastructure Delivery Pipeline 2026: FOI release

All correspondence between Ministers, and their advisors, regarding the omission of the A96 from the Infrastructure Delivery Pipeline 2026 that was published on 14 January 2026.

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

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202600501473
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding A96 omission from Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2026: FOI release

All correspondence between Shona Robison, Fiona Hyslop, and their advisors, regarding the initial omission of the A96 from the Infrastructure Delivery Plan 2026 that was published on 13 January 2026 and then corrected on 14 January 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202600501669
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Minister For Agriculture And Connectivity briefing for AgriScot: EIR release

I would like to request under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act, Jim Fairlie’s briefing notes for AgriScot on 19 November 2025.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: EIR/202500494704
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between NHS Grampian and the Scottish Government regarding Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin: FOI release

Any email correspondence between NHS Grampian and the Scottish Government regarding Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin since 1 November 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500493159
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister's trip to Springburn Academy documentation: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about John Swinney’s trip to Springburn Academy on June 23, between June 1 2025 and July 10 2025.

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

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491172
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Information held by Highlands and Islands Enterprise regarding Glencoe Mountain Ltd: FOI release

Any Ministerial briefings, correspondence, or internal discussions mentioning Glencoe Mountain Ltd since 2018; Any documents referring to oversight of Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s relationship with Glencoe Mountain Ltd; and Any references to Fair Work, equality, or public accountability conditions tied to Glencoe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491507
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposed sites for a new munitions factory correspondence: FOI release

1) Please share all correspondence you have had with the UK Government, Scottish local authorities, the Ministry of Defence, Foreign Office and Scottish Enterprise (and its international arm Scottish Development International) regarding the proposed sites for a new munitions factory in Ayrshire, Stirlingshire or Dumfri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500494670
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Risk Register Information: FOI release

“I am requesting the following documents under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002: The Justice Analytical Services (JAS) Divisional Risk Register for 2025–26. The Police Division Risk Register for 2025. The Covid Inquiry Establishment Division (CIED) Administration Risk Register. The Safe and Secure Scotla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492214
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

NHS Fife statement on the recommencement of the employment tribunal information: FOI Review

Original request 202500486035 1. Correspondence with NHS Fife – All correspondence (emails, letters, Teams/Slack chats, WhatsApp, Signal, SMS, call notes, and any attachments/drafts) exchanged between: • Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray, his Private Office, and/or Health & Social Care Communicati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.4 s.5 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491069 Review of 202500486035
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Energy Profits Levy: EIR release

I would like to request the following information for the period of 01/04/2024 [edited to 01/01/2024]to now [request – 10/11/2025]: All internal documents include notes, briefings, agendas, minutes, slides and/or attendance lists of all meetings held between representatives of OEUK and ministers and/or officials of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492888
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government staff suspended with pay statistics: FOI release

In your request you asked for the following information: 1. In each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, how many employees at this public body have been suspended with full pay? Where an employee’s suspension covers multiple financial years, please only include the year where they were initially su...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500493703
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Number of concerns and requests to withdraw the guidance Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools: FOI release

Please supply details of all concerns logged with the Scottish Government and requests made to withdraw the Scottish Government guidance Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools. Please provide copies of all letters and petitions sent to the Scottish Government.

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

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491766
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector