Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

5,100releases indexed
7,880attachments found
25.5avg calendar days
2,063partially withheld
2025-01-20oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,063 unclear 1,290 not held 828 released 339 already published 242 cost limit 170 clarification 87 withheld 62 transferred 19

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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

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

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

GP walk-in centre information: FOI release

1. Has any money been spent yet on these centres? Let me know how much if the money has been spent and for what so far. 2. Has locations for the GP walk-in centres been chosen yet? If they have let me know where. Also let me know if land has been secured for each one. 3. Does the Scottish Government have a expected o...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.3
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600501343
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland monitoring, procurement and energy use information: FOI release

General Information 1. How many sites are part of this organisation? 2. Are utilities (gas, electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all schools, or by individual academies? 3. Who is responsible for procurement decisions relating to utilities? (Please state job title) How does the organisation ensure c...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512663
Directorate
Topic
Education, Energy, Public sector

Funding made available by the Scottish and UK Governments to Western Isles Council from 1975 to April 2026: FOI release

“Under a freedom of information act could you make available to me how much [monies] were made available from the Scottish/ Uk governments to the Western Isles Council since 1975 until April 2026. Approx 51 years.”

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512982
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Local government funding allocation queries: FOI Review

Original Request 202600509626 I would like to obtain the following: 1. The amount of Scottish Government funding provided to Aberdeenshire Council per head of population for the most recent financial year available. 2. A full list of all Scottish council areas showing the Scottish Government’s funding allocation per...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600513024 Review of 202600509626
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Information on the performance of Highland Council in relation to schools and education: FOI release

Information regarding internal communications regarding Highland Council schools: 1. Copies of any internal communications concerning performance of Highland Council in relation to matters of the performance of the Highland Council’s schools and in understanding the adequacy of support and encouragement to schools to ...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500498336
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

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

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

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 regarding Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Assessment Provision in Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to the provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) needs assessments in Scotland. PART A: Validated Institutions 1. Please provide a complete and current list of all colleges and universities in Scotland that are validated by SAAS to carry out DSA needs assessments for Scottish-domiciled stud...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500498370
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Policy on funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for eligible two‑year‑olds: FOI release

1. Policy Rationale and Evidence Base Any documentation, briefing papers, ministerial submissions, impact assessments, or internal analyses outlining the rationale for extending funded ELC to two‑year‑olds based on parental benefit status. Any modelling or evidence used to support the statement that this policy would ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511271
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Freedom of Information vexatious or repeated requests data: FOI release

1) Please provide the number of Freedom of Information requests refused by the Scottish Government for being vexatious since John Swinney became First Minister. Also provide the same for the time Humza Yousaf was First Minister and the same for when Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister. 2) For each of the above provide ...

FOI transferred 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.14(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.14V 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600510718
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

NHS 24 call centre staff data: FOI release

Details regarding the number of NHS 24 call centres, the total staff employed by NHS 24, the number of staff on duty during each shift in the call centres, and the shift patterns followed by NHS 24 staff. Additionally, you asked for information about the qualifications required for call handlers.

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498276
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Operation Talla queries: FOI release

1. Did the Home Office or UK Government issue guidance to Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Ministers or Police Scotland instructing that complaints or crime reports questioning COVID-19 policy (restrictions, vaccines, testing, public health data, fraud, misconduct) should not be recorded or investigated? 2. If yes: Who auth...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500497311
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held by Transport Scotland, for the period 25 June 2023 to the date of your searches, relating to Caledonian Sleeper onboard sleeper-cabin upgrade pricing, lastminute pricing, yield management, unsold sleeper cabins, and associated public-value / revenue / utilisation c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.1 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600510552
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Asylum seeker and refugee homelessness and hardship prevention policy: FOI release

1. The current number, status, and locations of asylum seekers and refugees presently in Scotland; 2. The Scottish Government’s policy for those recently displaced from Home Office-provided accommodation; 3. The measures being taken to prevent hardship, homelessness, and destitution among this population.

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500497147
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding the diary and schedule of selected Ministers: FOI release

For each of the following individuals: Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Natalie Don, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise Siobhian Brown, Minister for Victims and Community Safety For each of the following dates: 2 April 2025 10 June 2025 14 July 2025 1 October 2025 8 O...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495808
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) indefinite awards and Child Winter Heating Payment in 2025/26: FOI release

Request for information 1: Number of current Adult Disability Payment (ADP) awards. Request for information 2: Number of current ADP indefinite awards. Request for information 3: Number of children/young people expected to receive Child Winter Heating Payment (CWHP) this winter (2025–26 winter) Request for informati...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500496316
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Data on Information pertaining to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and AI systems: FOI release

To ask the Scottish Parliament and/or government for the following data: 1. Any recorded data on Information pertaining to its 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy', including road-maps, timelines, milestones and responsible Scottish or UK ministers. 2. Any recorded data on AI systems and service suppliers that hav...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.12(1) s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495378
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Ministerial Code breach information: FOI release

I request a FOI to publish the evidence of the existence of the “spectrum” the “independent” advisors are working to and point to the exact paragraphs in the Code where it says certain breaches are less significant than others. This FOI must also provide a full list of Ministerial Code breaches that are at the “lower ...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600500421
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector