Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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21,864 matching releases

Briefing for Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity regarding Ministerial Statement on the Wildfire Summit: EIR release

1. Please can you share any briefing provided to Jim Fairlie ahead of the Ministerial Statement on the Wildfire Summit on 11 November 2025. 2. Please can you share any correspondence relating to that Ministerial Statement sent to or from Jim Fairlie.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493245
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Governance, oversight and policy development relating to sex offender management: FOI release

1. Registered Sex Offenders in South Ayrshire The number of individuals currently on the Sex Offenders Register who are managed within the South Ayrshire area. Where available, please provide a breakdown indicating how many are first-time offenders and how many have previous convictions for sexual offences. 2. Commun...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493143
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Redress Scheme Scotland caseworker allocation: FOI release

1. How many applications are pending caseworker allocation? 2. Why do you only have 20 caseworkers? What has the Government got planned to increase this to reduce the waiting times? 3. Is there an independent body to oversee the Government and Redress in a similar way to the Horizon victims of the Post Office. The co...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.3

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494073
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland recent and historical traffic survey data – A835 Conon Bridge Junction: EIR release

'I am writing to request traffic survey data for the junction on the A835 where it connects to the B9163 (Conon Bridge) and the U3165 (road to Alcaig) just east of the Maryburgh Roundabout. I understand that a traffic survey may have been completed within the last two years, and that a decision has been made suggesting...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492261
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) staff Christmas events: FOI release

As an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation? Has this changed in the past 2 years? Has this been at the request of Scottish Government?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500495924
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Traffic accident and road/lane closures on the A75 and A77: EIR release

1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th November 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th November 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th November 2025. 4. The number of road traffic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500496659
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Shoplifting incidents and outcomes: FOI release

You asked for the following information covering the period 01 January 2020 to date, by calendar year: 1. Shoplifting incidents and outcomes The number of recorded shoplifting incidents. The number and/or proportion of those incidents which resulted in: a) prosecution, b) a fiscal fine or other fiscal disposal, c) n...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence briefings spending s.2 s.1 s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493145
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Sub-groups, governance groups, working groups or policy boards attended by Ministers: FOI Review

Original request 202500490033 A list of any sub-groups, governance groups, working groups or policy boards that the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and the Minister for Victims and Community Safety and Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans have attended in the last calendar year. These would ...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493178 Review of 202500490033
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to the Marketing Society or Marketing Society Scotland: FOI release

The following information: How much funding/expenditure the Scottish Government has given the Marketing Society or Marketing Society Scotland in each of the last 5 calendar years? Please breakdown spend by membership fee, event sponsorship, staff training and other. Is there a tender process for other professional org...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493652
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, 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

Cost incurred by producing the publication “Kinloch Castle Study: Final Report”: EIR release

1. The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government in producing the publication “Kinloch Castle Study: Final Report” (published 8 May 2025). Please include: Total internal staff costs (e.g., RESAS time or other departments) Any external consultancy, research or analytical services commissioned Any expenses, travel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.10(5)

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494018
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding use of Cameron Barracks for asylum seeker accommodation: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence, emails, briefings, and meeting notes between the Scottish Government and the UK Government (including the Home Office) relating to the potential or proposed use of Cameron Barracks, Inverness for asylum seeker accommodation. Specifically, I would like: 1. Copies of all correspondence or ...

FOI already published 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.25 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500491644
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 on the Scottish Whisky Industry: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence, including emails, briefing notes, memos, and meeting minutes, relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 under President Donald Trump on the Scottish whisky industry. This should include communications between Scottish Government officials and representa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493229
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment applications: FOI release

All applications for Adult Disability Payment, where the applicant applied under mental health and hidden disabilities, broken down for years 2020-2024 and until 2025, to date: Your request for information 1: How many applications were received each year? Your request for information 2: How many applications w...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500494098
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council regarding New Mull /Tobermory Campus: FOI release

Information in relation to the New Mull Campus/Tobermory Campus: Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council giving them advice re the Islands Act including undertaking Island Impact Assessments. Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Isla...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500493258
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, 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

Spend on Consultants in relation to flood prevention: EIR release

1. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government (and any of its agencies or directorates) on external consultants, contractors, or advisory firms in relation to flood risk management, flood defence design, or hydraulic/flood modelling systems for each of the past five financial years. 2. Copies or summaries of in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: EIR/202500492020
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste meeting and briefing materials: EIR release

All minutes/notes from meetings and briefings written about the ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste (BMW), from the last month.

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

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: EIR/202500491803
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation held about exportation of goods: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about exporting goods to the European Union compared to exporting goods elsewhere in the UK, from the last three months.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492040
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill information: FOI release

1. Any Data Protection Impact Assessments, Child Rights & Wellbeing Impact Assessments, or risk registers created for proposals under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (2024-25) relating to: a) cross-agency information sharing for safeguarding/welfare; b) school responsibilities and data processing; c) commissi...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4 s.17(2) s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492251
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Road traffic accident, road and lane closure data for the A75 and A77: EIR release

The following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st October 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st October 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: EIR/202500494663
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture working day information: FOI release

Number of working days Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture spent in Scotland and how many working days he has spent abroad so far in 2025, with a list of where he was.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500494325
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: 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

Scottish Government Hybrid Working Team information: FOI release

All information held on how many staff {including grade} are in the Scottish Government Hybrid Working team.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492137
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills