Scottish Government FOI Index

16,099releases indexed

25,578attachments found

29.9avg calendar days

5,944partially withheld

2020-11-09oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 5,944 unclear 5,386 not held 2,303 released 996 already published 536 cost limit 470 clarification 234 withheld 178 transferred 52

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3717 s.20 3156 s.34(1) 2884 s.39(2) 2474 s.30 2180 s.17(1) 2119 s.25(1) 1821 s.10(4) 1480 s.11(2) 1202 s.29(1) 892 s.2 892 s.3 676

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 956 releases · 28.4 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 791 releases · 30.4 avg days Marine Directorate 624 releases · 27.4 avg days Learning Directorate 550 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 532 releases · 27.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Constitution Directorate 501 releases · 35.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 497 releases · 40.9 avg days

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536 matching releases

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

Alternative funding models query concerning East Calder Health Centre: FOI release

1. Commencement of work The exact date on which the Scottish Government began work on exploring alternative funding options, including revenue-funded models, to support investment in health facilities. If no specific date can be identified, please provide any record, note, or document that sets out when this work was ...

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: FOI/202500485060
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding First Minister’s attendance at the Prosper Annual Forum: FOI release

You asked for "Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, from or about John Swinney's meeting with Prosper on May 29 2025, between May 15 2025 and July 1 2025?"

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500484896
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Cockenzie Battery Energy Storage System application queries: EIR release

1. The name(s) of the Scottish Minister(s) who formally approved the application for the Cockenzie Battery Energy Storage System (ECU Reference: ECU00006022), which was determined on 23 July 2025. 2. Copies of the ministerial decision letter(s) or any documentation recording the formal decision, including signatures o...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: EIR/202500484090
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence on calls for inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI Review

Original request - 202500488098 All correspondence and records held by the Scottish Government from 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 that relate to calls for an inquiry or review into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse (also known as grooming gangs) in Scotland.

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-05
Reference: FOI/202500492594 Review of 202500488098
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Funding for Edinburgh International Book Festival correspondence: FOI release

All internal or external Scottish Government correspondence related to the decision on March 28, 2025 to award £300,000 in one-off funding to Edinburgh International Book Festival. That would include all attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists and locations of any related me...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-24
Reference: FOI/202500483460
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Peterhead carbon capture projects documentation: EIR release

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

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-24
Reference: EIR/202500483666
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Care Reform Programme costs and options: FOI release

The following information covering 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025: i) A spend ledger for the National Care Service / Care Reform programme (2022/23–2024/25) showing consultancy, contractor, communications, digital/build and staff costs, including purchase orders and change notes. ii) Option appraisal papers and risk r...

FOI already published 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12(1) s.15(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: FOI/202500480981
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Details on scientific advice for receiving COVID-19 and flu vaccine: FOI release

1. The earliest and latest scientific advice on reducing risk of becoming seriously ill or having to go to hospital by having Free flu vaccine Free COVID-19 vaccine 2. And total cost of both related only to public fund management i.e. scientific advice 1st and latest overall cost.

FOI already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.25 s.33(1) s.17

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500483565
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Rough sleeping in Glasgow 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 rough sleeping in Glasgow, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: FOI/202500482896
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Mey Battery Energy Storage System application: EIR release

Please provide all information held by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the resubmission of documents by the Applicant (Mey Energy Storage Ltd / Young Planning & Energy Consenting Ltd) for the Mey Battery Energy Storage System, application reference ECU00004838 / 24/01212/S36, after Highland Council issued its o...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) s.10(4) s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: EIR/202500482132
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government and Ministerial Code Former Advisor communications: FOI release

All communications between the Scottish Government and Mr James Hamilton, the former advisor on the ministerial code since January 2025.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500482626
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial correspondence regarding Inverclyde Royal Hospital & Port Glasgow Health Centre: FOI release

Please provide all ministerial briefings, submissions, memos, correspondence and internal emails nprepared for or sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care (or his predecessor(s)) since 1 January 2021 relating to: 1. The repair or replacement of the external façade of Inverclyde Royal Hospital. 2. The ...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.25 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500481005
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Illegal immigration and crime statistics: FOI release

1. Population Figures & Geographic Distribution The most recent estimates or recorded figures of illegal immigrants in Scotland. A breakdown by local authority area, if available. 2. Criminal Background & Public Safety The number of such individuals known to have criminal convictions in their country of origin, spe...

FOI already published 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.3 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25 s.19

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500480324
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Future bond issuance materials: FOI release

You asked for “all relevant spreadsheets associated with the material already released” by us in response to your request that we review your previous FOI request (our reference 202500466505). Our reference for the review of that FOI is 202500471147. The review case split your initial request into two parts, the first ...

FOI already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: FOI/202500480670
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence and meeting notes in relation to the handling of request 202500472911: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence and meeting notes etc. in relation to the preparation, handling and clearance of the response to FOI 202500472911. Notably, this should include FOI response clearance comments from the Scottish Government Executive Team, SG Communications, SpAds and Ministers.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.15 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500481037
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Proposed changes to UK energy market pricing structures: EIR release

Discussions with the UK Government Between 1 January 2025 and 31 August 2025, please provide details of any discussions the Scottish Government had (a) at official level and (b) at ministerial level with the UK Government concerning the potential introduction of a zonal pricing model in the UK energy market. Please in...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-01
Reference: EIR/202500491475
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Highland Council planning officers: EIR release

“1. All correspondence (including emails, letters, text messages, Microsoft Teams/Zoom chats, internal memos, and any other written or recorded communications) between the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Highland Council planning officers, elected members, or other council officials, relating to: ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-13
Reference: FOI/202500479441
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Sale of alcohol at football grounds information: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government – including emails and notes - involving Neil Gray MSP and/or his officials regarding the sale of alcohol at football grounds from the end of September 2022.

FOI already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-13
Reference: FOI/202500479433
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 20mph speed limit review in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and the Highlands: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and eceived (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis about cutting road speed limits from 30mph to 20mph in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and the Highlands, from the last month?

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36 s.36(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500479025
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Carlinden Burn afforestation proposal: EIR Review

Original Request 202500472296 1. Internal Communications and Decision-Making All internal emails, memos, meeting notes, MS Teams chats or other correspondence between Scottish Forestry staff relating to the Carlinden Burn proposal. Any internal documents or discussions regarding: Consideration of EIA thresholds unde...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.2 s.5 s.6 s.10(4) s.10 s.11(2) 12 attachments

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500476633 Review of 202500472296
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Mey Battery Energy Storage System and Gills Bay materials: EIR release

1. Correspondence Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, briefings, and internal memos) between: Scottish Ministers, the Energy Consents Unit (ECU), or officials within the Scottish Government AND SSE, SSEN Transmission, or their agents/consultants (including ITPEnergised, Green Cat Renewables, or Aecom), rela...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.6(1)B s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: EIR/202500479392
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Recorded crime statistics in relation to child sexual abuse: FOI release

With respect to recorded crime statistics Scotland in relation to Child Sexual Abuse: 1) Statistics regarding the number of prosecutions and conviction rates of those recorded crimes. 2) The specific crime codes used to record sexual crimes where crimes were committed prior to implementation of the Sexual Offences (S...

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.3 s.5(1) s.5(3) s.6 s.13

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500479152
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

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

Development and implementation of the UN Convention on Rights of a Child (UNCRC) Incorporation Scotland Bill: FOI release

The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government, including Education Scotland and relevant directorates, in relation to the development and intended implementation of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill, including: Internal staffing and planning costs. Legal or external consultancy advice. Education-specific ...

FOI already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477182
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector