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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4,931 matching releases

Correspondence between the Propriety and Ethics Directorate, the Permanent Secretary and the First Minister's office regarding the summit held by Scottish Government: FOI release

All communications between the Propriety and Ethics Directorate, the Permanent Secretary and the First Minister's office in relation to: The summit held by the Scottish Government on 23 April 2025 The speech given by the First Minister on 4 September 2025

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500483247
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

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

Summerwater film set visit documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from John Swinney and Angus Robertson's visit to Summerwater film set on February 17 2025, between February 1 2025 and April 1 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485029
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Short life working group information: FOI Review

Original request 202500472952 1. Minutes/notes of all meetings of the short life working group established to co-ordinate the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland vs. The Scottish Ministers; 2. A copy of the terms of reference for the working group, and any notes on how t...

FOI already published 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.27 s.25(1) s.30 s.38 s.34(1) s.38(1) s.1 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500477689 Review of 202500472952
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) board member appointment information: FOI release

You asked for information on the “changing legal requirements” which had impacted the appointment of three new members to the board of Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS), specifically: 1. A detailed explanation of the specific legal changes referenced in relation to CHS appointments. 2. A list of other public bodies,...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484747
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector, Work and skills

Highland Council engagement regarding breaches of the Community Council Code of Conduct: FOI release

Legal Rationale: All information held by the Scottish Government, including legal advice and internal communications, detailing the rationale for The Highland Council's current position regarding the implementation of a censure and sanction system for breaches of the Code of Conduct within its Scheme of Establishment f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485615
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: 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

Information regarding evacuations from Gaza for medical treatment: FOI release

All correspondence, memos, briefings and/or reports sent and received by the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, between September 12, 2025 and September 17, 2025 that address, or relate to, the evacuation of ill children and their families from Gaza to Scotland for medical treatment.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.28(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484948
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, International, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme processing times: FOI release

I would like the following information for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 August 2025: 1. The average length of time taken to process new PVG scheme applications (for people applying to join the scheme for the first time). 2. The average length of time taken to process PVG scheme updates / existing member updates (for...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485201
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding First Minister's trip to Washington DC: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from John Swinney's trip to Washington DC on September 10. Could you also supply the full cost of the trip, including his expenses, and all expenses o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.12(1) s.12 s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485559
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, 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

Information on the peak fares campaign: FOI release

1. Please provide any correspondences across all four organisations which show how the 'for good' term came about with regards to this campaign and whether any consideration was given to whether it was a truthful statement to be making. 2. Also, can you please confirm whether the Scottish Government, Scotrail or Trans...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482827
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Blue Badge scheme “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion information: FOI release

You asked for further information in relation to the Blue Badge scheme in Scotland, specifically the “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion introduced via the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/72)

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.17(1) s.36 s.36(1) s.4(3B) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482421
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fluoride product distribution, risk and safeguarding queries: FOI release

1. Fluoride Product Distribution in Child Health Programmes Documents outlining the rationale for distributing fluoride toothpaste and varnish to children under NHS-led programmes, including Childsmile. Internal guidance, policy documents, or correspondence regarding fluoride product procurement, dosage, and age-group...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.38(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.27 32 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500485277
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government employment tribunals: FOI release

1. The number of employment tribunal cases that the Scottish Government has settled using a settlement agreement, compromise agreement, or similar, for each calendar year from 2020 to 2025 (up to the current date). 2. Of those settled cases, the number that included a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), confidentiality cl...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482779
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

International Techscaler programme trips (hubs): FOI release

Please provide details of all recorded international trips or "hubs" undertaken as part of the Techscaler programme as follows: I would like full details of all the guests on each of these trips and their business names. This should include the names of the CodeBase employees who went on each trip and, if possible, wh...

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

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500483533
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding press conference following First Minister's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President: FOI release

“Any internal and external communication relating to the press conference held by the First Minister in Bute House following the FM's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President Donald Trump on September 9. This should cover the period from August 1 to date”.

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

Published: 2026-01-09
Reference: FOI/202500484771
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Communications regarding the meeting between the First Minister and the President of the United States: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government communications on the setting up of and the actual meeting between First Minister John Swinney and US President Donald Trump on 29/07/2025.

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

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500483443
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Minimum unit pricing in other countries/regions documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about minimum unit pricing in other countries/regions, from the last year.

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

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500485025
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) shared care information: FOI release

All information upon which this assertion was based, including but not limited to evidence, data, records of opinion, meeting notes, internal and external correspondence, and examples of the shared care agreements that were considered by the Minister or his officials in order to form the view that, in the context of sh...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500484282
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Equality and Human Rights Commission meeting minutes: FOI release

I understand Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP and Neil Gray MSP met with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on or around 11 June 2025. Please provide minutes of that meeting.

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

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOi/202500482805
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

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 The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht book: FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent from John Swinney, Kaukab Stewart, Shirley-Anne Somerville or Angus Robertson to the editors of the book ‘The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht’ in the last year. 2. Any correspondence received by John Swinney, Kaukab Stewart, Shirley-Anne Somerville or Angus Robertson from the editors of the book ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.5 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500481334
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Strategic Network for the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 information and Long Covid Support Fund queries: FOI release

1. The (a) meeting minutes, (b) full subgroup membership, and (c) any corresponding documents for the Scottish Government’s Strategic Network for the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19. 2. Whether any of the £4.5m Long Covid Support Fund, announced in the 2024-25 budget, has been spent. 3. Whether any of the £4.5m Long Co...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500484092
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister’s travel costs to Washington with delegates from the Scotch Whisky Association: FOI release

1. The First Minister’s total travel costs relating to his recent travel to Washington with a delegation from the Scotch Whisky Association. 2. The First Minister’s total accommodation costs relating to his recent travel to Washington with a delegation from the Scotch Whisky Association. 3. Any travel and accommodati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500483907
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector