Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Scottish Government building occupancy rates, maintenance and running costs: EIR release

As of the most recent date available, please provide: A list of all buildings owned or leased by the Scottish Government (including core directorates and agencies). For each building, the average occupancy rate for the most recent 12-month period and, identify those operating at below 20% occupancy. The annual maint...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10 s.20 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488547
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Marine Scotland – Scallop landing data: EIR release

1. The total quantity of scallops landed into Orkney by licensed fishing vessels, broken down by method of capture (i.e. hand-caught vs. dredged), for each year beginning in 2019 to allow trend analysis. 2. The corresponding economic value of these landings, by method of capture and year over the same time period. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
EIR/202500488848
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pride in Place Programme funding allocation discussions: FOI release

Any recorded information held by the Scottish Government on discussions between it and the UK Government on allocation of funding for the UK's Pride in Place Programme funding allocations. Any recorded information held by the Scottish Government on discussions between it and Scottish Local Authorities on the allocatio...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.1 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488838
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Communities and third sector, Public sector

Transport Scotland Concessionary Travel Scheme queries: FOI release

1. How is the reimbursement to a bus operator for the use of a concession card calculated? Does this vary by operator / route / local authority area? Please provide any guidance on calculations that you think will help me to understand how the scheme works. 2. Could you confirm how the annual costs of the scheme (past...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500491405
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) revenue collected between 1 January 2023 to 31 August 2025 by: Transaction type (residential, non-residential, mixed-use). Transaction value bands. Any exemptions or reliefs applied (e.g., first-time buyers, multiple dwellings, charitable organ...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.2 s.1 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500484993
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President: FOI release

1) Any internal and external communication relating to the visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President Donald Trump on September 9. This should cover the period from August 1 to date and include any briefings, minutes of the meeting itself, and agendas, handouts and attendee lists. 2) The cost, with a bre...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500484766
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Your Right to Decide correspondence and meeting information: FOI release

1) All correspondence between the First Minister (and his office) and officials working in the Scottish Government’s Constitution Directorate since 6 May 2025. This should include emails, meetings of any kind, letters or phone calls. 2) How many meetings Scottish Ministers attended to discuss the Your Right to Decide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486711
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme data for Sea Cadets Corps: FOI release

Would you please provide the following with respect to Disclosure Scotland/PVG scheme members who are/were adult volunteers with the Sea Cadets Corps within Scotland: Since 17th June 2010 to the present day, how many scheme members have been registered as members for regulated work/volunteering with the Sea Cadet Corp...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485575
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Cost to NHS Scotland of prescribing paracetamol tablets: FOI release

1. The annual cost to NHS Scotland of prescribing paracetamol tablets 500mg from 2015 to 2024 inclusive, including both drug costs and any dispensing or professional fees. 2. If possible, the average cost per pack to NHS Scotland during this period compared with the approximate retail cost. 3. Any internal reports, m...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.22 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485630
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry information on Whitslaid woodland creation scheme: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI/EIR request in relation to the Whitslaid woodland creation scheme (25FGS84879). Have the forestry applicants/agents made an application for a screening decision for Whitslaid? If so, what date was this application made? Please could Scottish Forestry in relation to Whitlsaid provide the fo...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.7 s.8 s.9 s.10 s.11 s.12 s.13 s.14 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
EIR/202500485427
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Care Service Interim Advisory Board information: FOI release

1. How many times has the National Care Service Interim Advisory Board met since it was established, and a list of the dates of all their meetings. 2. Whether a trade union nomination member of the National Care Service Interim Advisory Board has been confirmed yet, and who they are. 3. A breakdown of all costs incur...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485645
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Affordable homes grants, loans and bonds data: FOI release

1) A table of all grants, loans and bonds issued by or on behalf of the Scottish Government for the purposes of building affordable homes. Please provide this including the amount of money paid out in the last 6 financial years, to whom they were paid and what repayments are due and when for each of these. Where they w...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486835
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Barlinnie replacement prison and recorded crime in Scotland: FOI release

1. The current cost projection of the Barlinnie replacement prison, with a full breakdown of costs. 2. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the construction of the Barlinnie replace...

FOI withheld 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.33(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500483086
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Secondary and further education pupil statistics: FOI release

1.) How many 16-18 year old are in full or part time secondary school education in Scotland? 2.) How many 16-18 year old are in full or part time further education in Scotland?

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500488267
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI Review

Original Request 202500480810 1) Eligibility rules, guidance and terminology 1.1 Current eligibility policies and any post-2019 change logs covering residency/immigration categories and evidence requirements, including ministerial guidance relied upon. 1.2 Any internal guidance/training issued to staff addressing th...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.15 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484523 Review of 202500480810
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Salary sacrifice scheme information: FOI release

1. the number of phones bought via a salary sacrifice scheme by employees in your department, in the tax years 2023-24 and 2024-25 (detailed separately), and b) the total value of those purchases. 2. the number of laptops bought via a salary sacrifice scheme by employees in your department, in the tax years 2023-24 an...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484827
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) board member appointment information: FOI release

You asked for information on the “changing legal requirements” which had impacted the appointment of three new members to the board of Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS), specifically: 1. A detailed explanation of the specific legal changes referenced in relation to CHS appointments. 2. A list of other public bodies,...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484747
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector, Work and skills

Fairness and diversity impact of online assessments in recruitment queries: FOI release

1. Assessment Design and Use The criteria and scoring methodology used in any online assessments that contribute to candidate shortlisting, including how "suitability" or other composite scores are derived. A list of all third-party providers (e.g., psychometric test publishers or platforms) currently used for online ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485953
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme processing times: FOI release

I would like the following information for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 August 2025: 1. The average length of time taken to process new PVG scheme applications (for people applying to join the scheme for the first time). 2. The average length of time taken to process PVG scheme updates / existing member updates (for...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485201
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRPs) statistics: FOI release

1) Outstanding IDRPs by Year: The total number of Internal Dispute Resolution Procedures (IDRPs) that were resolved or outstanding at the end of each calendar year for the past five years (Oct 2021-Oct 2025), broken down by year. 2) Current Compensation Claims: The number of claims for compensation relating to failure...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500495754
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to the Teachers Pension Scheme and the Remediable Service Statement (RSS): FOI release

1) How many retired members of the Scheme who are due an RSS have been issued with an RSS? 2) In respect of the same, what is the current value of interest payments due? 3) How many retired members of the scheme have requested an RSS have been issued with an RSS? 4) How may retired members of the scheme have request...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484933
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Police Scotland Remediable Service Statement (RSS): FOI release

1) How many retired members of the Scheme who are due an RSS have been issued with an RSS? 2) In respect of the same, what is the current value of interest payments due? 3) How many retired members of the scheme have requested an RSS have been issued with an RSS? 4) How may retired members of the scheme have request...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484760
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Costs of Scots language plays for schools initiative: FOI release

1. The full costs associated with the production and distribution of the new series of Scots language plays for schools, as announced by the Depute First Minister at a Glasgow printworks. 2. A breakdown of any contracts awarded, including the name of suppliers/organisations involved in the printing, publishing, or dis...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500482581
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Remediable Service Statement (RSS) to retired firefighters: FOI release

1. Since the legislated deadline of 31 March 2025, how many RSS have been issued to retired, fully protected firefighters? 2. Since the legislated deadline of 31 March 2025, how many RSS have been issued to retired firefighters with tapered protection? 3. Since the legislated deadline of 31 March 2025, how many RSS h...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.5
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500483509
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills