Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Scottish Government’s plans to issue bonds minutes/notes from meetings: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings and updates written for/by the Scottish Government’s, plus minutes/notes from meetings about plans to issue bonds, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202500486342
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Documentation and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Cameron Barracks in 2025: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Cameron Barracks in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.28 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600506202
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the unimplemented provisions of the Railway Policing Act 2017: FOI Review

Original Request 202600504892 I'd like to make a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 for copies of any internal discussions within the Scottish Government, and any discussions with external bodies in the last three years about implementing the so far unimplemented provisions of the Railway Pol...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/ 202600512403 Review of 202600504892
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Transfer of devolved powers to the UK Government queries: FOI release

1. Confirmation of whether any Section 30 Order has ever transferred devolved powers from the Scottish Government or Scottish Parliament to the UK Government Please confirm: Whether any Order in Council made under Section 30 of the Scotland Act 1998 has ever had the effect of reducing the legislative competence of the...

FOI transferred 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.1 s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500071
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Safety implications for cyclists arising from proposals to increase Heavy Goods Vehicle speed limits: FOI release

1. Any risk assessments, analyses, modelling, or briefing papers that consider the impact of increased HGV speed limits on cyclist safety, including collision likelihood and/or collision severity, in the context of Safe System principles. 2. Any internal correspondence, submissions, ministerial briefings, or advice pr...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600501897
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Ugly Mugs (NUM) meeting information: FOI release

Please provide a list of all meeting National Ugly Mugs (NUM) has had with the Scottish Government, including Ministers, since 2020. Please also provide minutes from these minutes including who attended.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500064
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Recorded crime in Scotland statistics clarification: FOI release

An explanation of why the cleared up percentage you calculated is lower than the percentage of total crimes cleared up in the published tables.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500724
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A87 trunk road safety inspection records and drainage outfall records: EIR release

The following information: Part A - Safety Inspection Records: Lighting and Speed Management, April 2024 to December 2025 Please provide the following records for the A87 30mph section between the speed limit sign immediately south of the Isle of Skye Candle Company (approximately 57.4011°N, 6.2008°W) and Portree Fil...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.5 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600513226
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Cost of electric bikes: EIR release

How much tax money is spent on e-bikes

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
EIR/202600500308
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Body-worn video cameras for Police Scotland materials: FOI release

This request relates to body-worn video (BWV) cameras for Police Scotland. 1. Copies of any minutes, notes, agendas, or records of meetings held during 2025 by the following governance SG teams at which body-worn video cameras were discussed: POLICE CONDUCT POLICY, FORENSICS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT POLICE SPONSORSHIP A...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500160
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government Justice Directorate workforce statistics: FOI release

1. The latest available data on the number of staff employed by the Scottish Government’s Justice Directorate (Ministerial Department*) . 2. A breakdown for (i) total headcount; (ii) total full-time equivalent. *This is a request for information on the number of staff employed in the Ministerial Department, not the n...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500984
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Homeless children in Scotland statistics: FOI release

Any analysis undertaken on how many children are made homeless in Scotland every day and also to supply any figures we have on this.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600501101
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Police Pension Scheme ill health retirement queries: FOI release

1) Exactly how many ill health retirements have been calculated incorrectly? 2) Are ill health retirees the only category affected by the erroneous calculation examples provided by the Government? 3) You previously advised (reference 202500499388) that you received no subsequent guidance in relation to the erroneous ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.35(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600501232
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

NorthLink income and expenditure: FOI Review

Original Request 202600508059 'How much expenditure has Serco NorthLink posted in the last five years of the NIFS3 contract? Please provide a total but provide a breakdown for fuel costs, staff wages, harbour costs, ferry maintenance, gambling licences, alcohol licences, costs/licences regarding the preparation or sal...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512202 - Review of 202600508059
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Ministers and officials introductory meeting with Equinor representative: FOI release

“Please could you search your records from 1st January 2017 to the time at which you process this request and provide me with: 1. a list of any meetings between Scottish ministers and officials and Hannah Mary Goodlad. For each meeting please provide copies of any agendas, minutes and notes produced along with the dat...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512115
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A90 road traffic collision data: EIR release

Please can you tell me how many collisions there have been on the A90 north of Ellon between Peterhead since 2022, broken down by year. Separately, can you tell me how many people have been injuries there have been, broken down by fatal, serious and slight, for the same timeframe, broken down by year.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
EIR/202600510767
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent or received by Special Advisers mentioning Scotonomics: FOI Release

For the period 18th November 2025 - date, please prove all correspondence (by email or by direct messaging application) sent or received by Special Advisers which mentions either William Thomson or Scotonomics.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512102
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Strategic hospitality funding and fair work compliance information: FOI release

Details of any direct strategic funding or grants awarded by the Scottish Government to: 1. Princes Street Suites Ltd (Company No: SC255681, please also include its previous name ‘Waterloo Place Developments Ltd’) 2. The Edinburgh Collection Ltd (Company No: 07464182) - Registered in England but trading in Scotland. ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600501610
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on investment for start up and high growth businesses data: FOI release

On May 21 2024, the Scottish Government promised £5m investment for start up and high growth businesses. Could you supply a full breakdown of how much has been handed out, including what the money went to?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500300
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Police Scotland data relating to incidents involving e-scooters or electrically assisted bikes: FOI release

Details of any Police Scotland data analysed by Justice Analytical Services in 2025 relating to antisocial behaviour, enforcement activity, or criminal incidents involving e-scooters or electrically assisted bikes, including any tables, charts, or summaries produced.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500355
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector, Transport