Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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21,792 matching releases

Records of incidents which have occurred on NorthLink Ferries: FOI release

Records [that] were kept of incidents of concern on the boats. I would therefore like to request the full record log for the past three years: 2023; 2024 and 2025. If the full log is not available, I would like to know the following details: 1) When each incident was recorded 2) A general description of the incident ...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202500498301
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Police Scotland's data recording systems: FOI release

(1) Any correspondence sent from Angela Constance or Siobhian Brown regarding Police Scotland's data recording systems since the start of 2026. (2) Any correspondence received by Angela Constance or Siobhian Brown regarding Police Scotland's data recording systems since the start of 2026.

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

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511625
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Building a New Scotland - Papers on series of independence: FOI release

Now that the Building a New Scotland series of independence papers has concluded, please list all those papers for which a draft was completed, but the paper was not actually published. For each of these draft unpublished papers, please provide the latest draft version held by the Scottish Government.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.30

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202500498430
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Building a new Scotland, Public sector

NHS Scotland finance directors group meeting agendas and calendar year 2024: FOI release

“Please provide the agendas of all the meetings of the NHS Scotland finance directors group in the 2024 calendar year.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511560
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence to Ministers and Officials from MSPs and Local Councillors on Housing Developments of 50+ Units: FOI release

For the period 1 January 2023 to the present, please provide: Copies of correspondence sent to ministers or officials by MSPs or local councillors regarding specific housing developments of 50 units or more. Where held, any records indicating whether those representations were supportive of, neutral towards, or oppose...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511685
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Meeting minutes and briefings for Cabinet Secretary for Housing ’s London visit in 2025: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, analysis and briefings for/from Mairi McAllan's trip to London in November 2025, between November 1 2025 and December 15 2025?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511656
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme (Property Figures and Mapping): EIR release

‘Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the followingBrecorded information held by the Scottish Government: 1. Copies of all submissions, correspondence, and briefings received from East Lothian Council between January 2023 and January 2026 which reference the number of properties: a) at risk ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511366
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS Board financial plan for 2026–27: FOI release

“Please provide correspondence sent to NHS boards since 1st December 2025 that sets out financial planning rules for the 26-27 financial year.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.29(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511491
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS directors of finance group meetings and agenda: FOI release

"Please provide the agenda, papers (including appendices) and minutes of the most recent meeting of the NHS Scotland directors of finance group."

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

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511492
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Graduate Visa proposal and International Student Welfare policy: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, reports or policy documents produced or received by the Scottish Government in the last three years relating to the proposed Scottish Graduate Visa, including any communications with the UK Home Office on this matter. The Scottish Government's current assessment of the impact of the UK Go...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511350
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers on England's 10 Year Health Plan: FOI release

''Any briefings to Scottish ministers on England's 10 Year Health Plan, published in July 2025. Please provide any briefings in June, July, August and September 2025.''

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

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511487
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry information related to trees removal: EIR release

Over the course of two weeks from 20th Feb 2026, around 50 significant, mature pine trees were removed from land adjacent to Scorguie Road, Inverness, following the refusal of planning permission to develop that land. The removal of the trees was mentioned during the Highland Council committee hearing as being part of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600512287
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications discussing the Scottish Information Commissioner's statement relating to Hamilton Inquiry: FOI release

All communications discussing the SIC's statement (published here - https://www.foi.scot/preposterous-excuses-given-latest-scottish-government-non-compliance).

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

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511015
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

List of individuals the Chief Economist shared the article “Infinite and Everywhere” published by These Islands with: FOI release

The following information: On 13th February 2025, the Scottish Government’s Chief Economist Gary Gillespie was sent the article “Infinite and Everywhere”, published by These Islands. Please list all people who Gary Gillespie shared this article with, by name if possible, and by position if naming is not possible. In...

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

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Catholic Church regarding Catholic church buildings: FOI release

All communications (emails, letters, minutes of meetings) generated, received, sent, and retained between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Catholic Church concerning Catholic church buildings, hospitals and care home as well as end-of-life care during the period of 1 January 2022 to 1 January 2023.

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497916
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Details of meetings held by the First Minister held on August 12 2025: FOI release

Could you supply minutes/notes from all of the meetings John Swinney held on August 12 2025, as well as briefings prepared for them?

FOI unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600500609
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Risks associated with implementing the Bail and Release (Scotland) Act: FOI release

1. Any modelling or projections prepared by Justice Analytical Services, or any other SG analytical or policy unit, which estimate: (a) changes in the remand population, (b) expected bail breach rates, (c) expected reoffending while on bail, or (d) any quantified public-safety risks associated with the Bail and Rel...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497644
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the NorthLink’s current Risk Assessment regarding shared cabins: FOI release

1. A copy of ‘NorthLink’s current Risk Assessment’ regarding shared cabins, as referred to in the Cabinet Secretary for Transport’s letter of 24th July 2025 to Beatrice Wishart MSP, if held; 2. Any held correspondence relating to the above document or its contents; 3. Any correspondence relating to Written Parliament...

FOI released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497837
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information in relation to Aird Salmon Farm: EIR release

1. Sea-lice data submitted by the operator For the period 1 June 2025 to the present, please provide: All weekly sea-lice returns submitted by the site operator for the site “Aird”, including: the weekly average adult female lice values any nil returns any reasons given for no count any metadata or explanatory notes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497836
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Lone Working Policy Reporters’ Handbook update and unaccompanied site visit concerns(WIN-310-1): FOI release

Lone Worker policy, the risk assessment and risk management of the reporter and a statement proving him to be a competent person.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600512869
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cabin quotas for Shetland islanders on NorthLink Ferries: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about plans for a local quota of cabins being set aside for Shetland islanders on NorthLink ferries at peak times, since August 14 2025? - htt...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497720
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the collection procedure of dead wild birds reported by the public: EIR release

[Contractors tasked with collection of dead, wild birds reported by the public] It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the details listed below to allow me and others in the industry assess whether the collection procedure, in our opinion, is adequate. The methodology for determining how many birds shou...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 0 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500498227
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Processing of applications at Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

Please provide the following information for the period 1 January 2024 to the most recent month for which figures are available: 1. For each calendar month in this period, the total number of disclosure applications received, broken down by type (for example: basic, standard, enhanced, PVG – or whatever categories you...

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.3 s.4 s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497753
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Organisations and individuals that have applied for the Addressing Depopulation Fund: FOI release

Information on how many organisations/individuals have applied to or have been beneficiaries of the Addressing Depopulation Fund. How much has been given to each organisation, in addition to the names of each individual/organisation.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600500175
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

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