Scottish Government FOI Index

21,099releases indexed

37,554attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

7,804partially withheld

2017-11-17oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,804 unclear 6,977 not held 2,955 released 1,470 already published 656 cost limit 586 clarification 342 withheld 235 transferred 74

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4772 s.20 4130 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3342 s.30 2791 s.17(1) 2667 s.25(1) 2327 s.10(4) 1920 s.11(2) 1518 s.29(1) 1135 s.2 1129 s.3 891

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 1,211 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 933 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 895 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 821 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 684 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 652 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 637 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 611 releases · 25.8 avg days

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3,681 matching releases

List of Justice and Home Affairs briefing materials concerning Alexis Jay correspondence and parliamentary record: FOI release

A list of all ministerial briefing submissions, advice notes, or internal summaries provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs between 26 September 2025 and the 11th of December which relate to: the letter sent by Professor Alexis Jay to the Cabinet Secretary on 26 September any consideration of co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497894
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence and briefings and the costs of Deputy First Minister of Scotland trip to Stornoway on November 5: FOI release

“Correspondence sent and received, analysis and briefings and the full costs of Kate Forbes trip to Stornoway on November 5”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511063
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Various queries relating to the Education sector in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many newly-qualified teaching staff have taken part in the Teacher Induction Scheme in each of the last five years and where they were posted? 2. All feedback received by the Scottish Government from schools and teachers to its Building positive relationships in schools guidance, between September 1 2025 and De...

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

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497557
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

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

Director General Corporate recruitment exercise information: FOI release

1. The number of candidates who applied for the role of DG Corporate. 2. The number of internal vs external candidates at application stage. 3. The number of candidates shortlisted for interview. 4. The number of internal vs external candidates who progressed to interview. 5. Number of appointable candidates. 6. C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.6 s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600509752
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to Prison Population Assurance Group: FOI release

1. Copies of the Group’s risk registers for the past two years (from November 2023 to the present). 2. Copies of the minutes of all Prison Population Assurance Group meetings held during the same two-year period. 3. Copies of the agendas for all meetings of the Prison Population Assurance Group during the same period...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.14(1) s.14 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500491124
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care GP walk-in centres meeting: FOI Review

Original request: 202500492259 On what date was the 12th October meeting first scheduled? Where did the meeting take place? Did all participants join the meeting in person, or did some join virtually? Please provide all correspondence, by email or direct messaging application, which discussed the scheduling of the mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495990 review of 202500492259
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Euro 2028 Championships': FOI release

It should be treated as a single request and not aggregated with others. On 20 November 2025, the Scottish Government released a list of the Gatewy Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500480983/ Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review compl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500494972
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Fraser of Allander documentation: FOI release

All documentation held, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis and briefings, which is to/from or mentions Fraser of Allander, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.27(2) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600511060
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) and the Minister for Public Finance in Scotland: FOI release

Since 1 January 2025 and 26 November 2025, on how many occasions have the Chief Executive of the SPPA and other members of the SPPA met with Ivan McKee MSP. Please provide dates of the meetings at 1. Please confirm if these meetings were minuted, if not why not? If reliance is made on alleged Scottish Government policy...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.4 s.38(1) s.33 s.3 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495745
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Hybrid working 'team agreements' within the Economic Development Directorate: FOI release

All hybrid working 'team agreements' in Economic Development Directorate.

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500493676
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations: FOI release

All correspondence related to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations with the Scottish Government, sent since 1 January 2026. This should include internal correspondence and correspondence sent to/received from the BMA.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600501083
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and MSP regarding the role of Rector: FOI release

On 06 January 2026, the University of St Andrews (the “University”) received a letter, via email, from Mark Ruskell MSP, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife. Mr Ruskell’s letter concerns the University’s interpretation of the Higher Education and Governance Act 2016 and the Universities (Scotland) Act 1858, in connection to ...

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600504101
Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communication between the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland relating to LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI Review

Original Request 202600507416 Please provide all communication between the Scottish government and inspiring Scotland relating to lgbt youth Scotland over the past 9 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600511494 - Review of 202600507416
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

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

Expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2023: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509894
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Diagnostic Radiography, Therapeutic Radiography, and Sonography Workforce information: FOI release

1. Any workforce modelling, workforce impact assessment, or workforce planning analysis held by the Scottish Government that underpins the commitment to seven-day radiology services set out in DL(2025)25 or the associated sub-national planning programme, including any analysis relating to diagnostic radiography, therap...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509811
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2022: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509893
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025: FOI release
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2024: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509895
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Director General Net Zero recruitment exercise information: FOI release

1) the number of candidates who applied for the role of DG Net Zero. 2) the number of internal vs external candidates at application and then at interview stage. 3) any and all information relating to this campaign which can reasonably be released including general observations of the recruitment round, correspondenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509889
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sub‑national planning remuneration discussion information: FOI release

Information relating to remuneration discussions with NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde around sub‑national planning, including: 1. Correspondence about remuneration, pay uplifts, allowances and related matters. 2. Scottish Government advice or approval. 3. Calculation or benchmarking supporting remunera...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.4 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510310
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

The DG Community recruitment and number of internal vs external candidates at application and then at interview stage: FOI release

1) the number of candidates who applied for the role of DG Community, 2) the number of internal vs external candidates at application and then at interview stage. Please also release 3) any and all information relating to this campaign which can reasonably be released including general observations of the recruitment r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600509890
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence and analysis regarding First Minister's speech about international affairs on January 28 2026: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including briefings, correspondence sent and received, and analysis, about John Swinney's speech about international affairs on January 28 2026, between January 10 2026 and February 10 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510655
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector