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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3,069 matching releases

National Standardised Assessment statistics: FOI release

For each of the past eight academic years for National Standardised Assessments, broken down by year group (P1, P4, P7, S3) where applicable: 1. Volumes and outcomes Total number of NSA assessments completed Total number of deletion requests submitted Total number of deletion requests approved, and the total rejected...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478694
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Roadworks carried out on A90 Brechin bypass: FOI release

You requested details please of work carried out on the A90 Brechin by-pass since 2015. You also asked for a breakdown of the reason, timing, duration and cost for all inspection and repair work carried out on the route between the St Ann’s and Keithock junctions from 2015 to present. To include details of closures/c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500477844
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Information in relation to the Scottish Government’s involvement in the ongoing review of ETSU R 97, namely the WSP review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines, the Noise Consultants Limited work to the present date, (including their report that led to the current public consultation) and the development, includ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: EIR/202500478690
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Clarification of Controlled Drugs Liaison Officers (CDLOs) in Scotland: FOI release

Clarification of Controlled Drugs Liaison Officers (CDLOs) do they exist in Scotland? 1) When did the Scottish Government know that NHS Grampian and other Scottish healthcare trusts not have controlled drugs licenses for over a decade, and NHS Grampian also did not have one for HMP Grampian for at least 6 years. Yet s...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478864
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) queries: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the Scottish Government’s sponsorship and oversight of the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC), with particular focus on its legal compliance, safeguarding policies, use of public funds, and ideological neutrality.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478551
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

HC2 Certificate Eligibility, Immigration Compliance and NHS Funding Divergence: FOI release

1. Immigration Status Verification and Policy Divergence a.What formal process exists in Scotland to verify immigration status (including leave to remain and NRPF conditions) when assessing HC2 certificate eligibility for NHS-funded care? b. On what legal or devolved policy basis does the Scottish Government permit d...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.95 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478549
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Asylum seeker hotel accommodation in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many tax payer funded Migrant hotels are there in Scotland? 2. Where are they? 3. How many people are being housed in them? 4. What is the annual cost of providing this accommodation? 5. Are the government planning in opening more in the next year? We then asked for clarification on 12 August 2025 regarding...

FOI not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.39 s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500476595
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

US President's July 2025 trip to Scotland materials: FOI release

On 29 July 2025, Donald Trump said: “This [Trump International, Aberdeenshire] has been an unbelievable development. “The land, they said it couldn’t get zoned, it was an impossibility." “And Sean Connery said ‘let the bloody bloke build his golf course’. “Once he said that everything came into line. John (Swinney) an...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500478105
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority information: EIR release

1. A list of all NDA governance, oversight, or sponsorship meetings attended by Scottish Government officials between July 2019 and July 2024. 2. Copies of any NDA performance reports, governance papers, risk registers or assurance updates received by the Scottish Government in the same period. 3. Any internal Scotti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.10(5) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: EIR/202500478166
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 Dualling Programme suppliers and contractors: EIR release

A list of suppliers, contractors and professional service providers involved in the delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme. For each company, please include where possible: Company name Role or discipline (e.g. architect, main contractor, M&E consultant) Procurement route used (if available)

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: EIR/202500478339
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland’s Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) data: EIR release

1. How many CPOs Transport Scotland has issued in the past two decades, and what the average timescale has been for either withdrawal or completion of the purchase. 2. How much has been paid out to date in relation to CPOs for the A9 project, and what the projected remaining expenditure is? 3. Whether the Scottish Go...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: EIR/202500478981
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

High speed trains lease: FOI release

A. On what date does the lease of the High Speed Trains by Scotrail terminate? B. In the event of the lease referred to at (a) being terminated early, what would be the cost of such early termination? C. Has Scotrail carried out any consultation on the replacement of High Speed Trains and, if so, who has been consult...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478972
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ongoing roadworks on the A78 at Inverkip Village: EIR release

Might I respectfully request an FOI into a number of things in relation to the Inverkip road works. Might I see the risk assessment which pertain to the central reservation being used as a temporary carriageway? Might I ask if same said risk assessments were done in partnership with the various partners involved. Were...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: EIR/202500480039
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme details: FOI release

You asked if it is true that, in Scotland, if an accusation of rape is taken to trial and results in a conviction of the accused, the person making that accusation is awarded £40,000. in compensation? I am taking this to mean you would like to know if there is an automatic compensation scheme in Scotland where if an a...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500478027
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Various queries relating to Local Councils in Scotland: FOI release

1. As Local Councils in Scotland are listed on Companies House and have a Duns Number are they Corporations. 2. Are Local Councils in Scotland exempt from the Bills of Exchange Act and if they are could you please provide the exemption evidence? 3. Are Local Councils in Scotland Lawfully required to get a written Lia...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.17(1) s.5 s.17

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477754
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Western Isles of Scotland ferry concession travel queries: FOI release

1. The cost to Transport Scotland of providing ferry concession travel in the Western Isles (via Caledonian Macbrayne ferries) for each of the 3 years ending 31 March 2025. For the avoidance of doubt the Western isles refers to the Islands of Lewis, Harris, North and South Uist and Barra. 2. Confirmation of the number...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.5

Published: 2025-10-30
Reference: FOI/202500477979
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Costs incurred for visit to Trump International Scotland in Aberdeenshire: FOI release

“I am writing to request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 that the Scottish Government Disclose all information it holds detailing costs incurred by the council, or estimated costs incurred by the council, as a result of the visit to Scotland by the US president Donald Trump between July 25 2025 an...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-28
Reference: FOI/202500478121
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Mingyang wind turbine factory: FOI release

You asked can the Scottish Government release any correspondence it has received from the US Government, UK Government or Chinese Government relating to Minyang's plans to build a wind turbine factory in Scotland since the start of 2025. This should include emails, letters, memos, minutes of meetings, and any other cor...

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476215
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, International, +1 more … Public sector

Energy Consent Unit employee qualifications: FOI release

Could you please tell me the qualifications and experience held by the ECU staff who make decisions on planning applications whether they are relevant to the job or not. I'm not interested in the Scottish Ministers as I know what qualifications they have, or not as the case may be.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500477108
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

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

NHS communications employee data: FOI release

1. The total amount spent on NHS communications staff employed by the Health and Social Care Directorate - broken down by the financial years 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 (most recent). 2. The total number of staff currently employed in a communications role, broken down by role and...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.40(2) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500476274
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Genomic laboratories target operating model: FOI release

A copy of TOM [Target Operating Model] Options for the delivery of genomic laboratory services in Scotland considered by the SSNGM earlier this year. Details on which TOM has been agreed in theory and any short- medium- and long-term milestones and timeframes that have been agreed.

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

Published: 2025-10-23
Reference: FOI/202500477009
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

A82 Lomdondgate roundabout accident statistics and traffic volumes: FOI release

"I am writing to request detail on the number of accidents, serious injury and fatality on the section of the A82 from the Lomondgate roundabout to the Arden Roundabout. I would be grateful if these statistics could be provided for the years from 2008 up until to 19th July 2025. Additionally, I would be grateful to r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476534
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Vahanomy documentation and funding: EIR release

How much money has the Scottish Government given to Vahanomy in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was for? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and anal...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.10(4)

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500479001
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Anti-social behaviour on buses: FOI release

1. Please provide the total number of reported incidents of anti-social behaviour occurring on buses operating in Scotland, for each calendar year 2024 and 2025 (to date). 2. If available, please provide a breakdown of: The nature or type of incidents (verbal abuse, vandalism, disorderly conduct, assault, etc.) The l...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500479608
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport