Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Executive Team workshop details: FOI release

1. The job title/role and grade of the individual who authorised the away day/team-building event held at a coastal venue in Fife for eight senior officials, reported to have cost approximately £10,000. 2. An itemised breakdown of that £10,000 cost, including venue hire, catering, facilitator/consultancy fees, and any...

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.21
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600533548
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Engagement between the Scottish Government and WAVE Trust: FOI release

1. Did the then Deputy First Minister explicitly and clearly decline the offer of a charitable donation in exchange for meeting with the charity prior to meeting with the CEO of the charity in June 2022. 1(a) If yes, please provide all written correspondence in relation to this. 2. Did the then Deputy First Minister ...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-09-30
Reference
FOI/202600531607
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding BABTAC and the aesthetics sector: FOI release

You have asked us to provide the following information; 1. BABTAC recommendations and influence Please provide copies of all recommendations, proposals, submissions or requested policy changes made by BABTAC or Lesley Blair MBE concerning Scottish non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation from 1 January 2019 to the...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-09-29
Reference
FOI/202600534237
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Recorded information concerning client choice, enforcement and financial penalties under the proposed regulatory arrangements for non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Please provide recorded information concerning client choice, enforcement and financial penalties under the proposed regulatory arrangements for non-surgical cosmetic procedures. For this request, “healthcare professional” means a doctor, dentist, nurse, midwife, pharmacist or other regulated healthcare professional w...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.5 s.7 s.10 s.13 s.14 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.7(7)
Published
2026-09-29
Reference
FOI/202600533004
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Economic impact and implementation readiness for aesthetics regulation: FOI release

You asked for recorded information relating to the anticipated economic, employment, equality and operational impacts of applying Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) registration requirements to businesses providing non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Specifically, you requested information on the expected effects on ...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-09-16
Reference
FOI/202600529267
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy information: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide the following information regarding the Scottish Refugee Council and the New Scots: refugee integration strategy 2018 to 2022: 1. The formal role of the Scottish Refugee Council in the development and governance of the New Scots strategy. 2. Whether...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-31
Reference
FOI/202600521104
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

You asked for information concerning Scottish Government correspondence with external stakeholders following the Stage 1 debate on the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill on 5 February 2026. You cited correspondence released under FOI reference 202600510938. You asked for: 1. C...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-26
Reference
FOI/202600528564
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Materials relating to Non-surgical cosmetic procedures meeting: FOI release

This request concerns a Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group meeting held on 9 November 2023. Correspondence released under FOI reference 202600510938 contains the subject line: “Non-surgical cosmetic procedures meeting 9.11.23, Notes, Declarations of Interest Forms and Date for next meeting.” Please provide:...

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-26
Reference
FOI/202600528566
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Details of current pandemic plan and infection prevention and control measures: FOI release

1) Please provide the Scottish government’s current pandemic plan. 2) Please state what actions are being taken to replace the unlawful NIPCM with a legally compliant infection control manual.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600513845
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Minimum income guarantee documentation: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about a minimum income guarantee, between February 1 2026 and March 25 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600515478
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Digital, data and technology (DDaT) staff pay reduction queries: FOI release

Please provide the following information in relation to the removal of the Digital Profession DDaT supplement: 1. Confirm the exact number of staff who will have this supplement removed in 2027. 2. Do the Scottish Government recognise this is a significant pay cut of up to £5000 per person for staff members and has it...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.8 s.9 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600515256
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

International Network Offices information: FOI release

Information about the External Office Network for the year ending 31st March 2025 including: 1. Location of office. 2. Date of opening. 3. Staff numbers for each office. 4. Total staff costs, including National Insurance & pension contributions. 5. Any other administration costs in running the offices. 6. The number o...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600514490
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Delayed NHS Discharges material: FOI release

"On the BBC "Debate Night" programme of 11th June 2025 the minister Maree Todd stated: "If I look at things like Delayed Discharges we have significantly lower levels of Delayed Discharges in Scotland than in the Rest of the UK.... the numbers are significantly lower than they are in England and in Wales" 1) Please c...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202500480158
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Data on secure hospital care and number of beds: FOI release

Can I please make an FOI for the following information; i. How many secure hospitals are there, with a breakdown of each nation ii. A breakdown of how many secure hospitals per level of security (high/medium/low) iii. A map or document on the location of these hospitals iv. How many secure hospital beds are there in t...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202600512278
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding the funding for the provision of free period products: FOI release

1. Please confirm whether funding provided by the Scottish Government to support the provision of free period products by local authorities and educational institutions is currently ring-fenced. 2. If the funding is no longer ring-fenced, please provide: a) the date on which this change took effect; b) the reason for ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.6 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600520365
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Abolition of Feudal Tenure documentation: FOI release

Copies of all recorded information held by your organisation concerning the legal nature of ownership of land in Scotland following the coming into force of the Abolition of Feudal Tenure etc. (Scotland) Act 2000. Without limiting the scope of this request, please provide: 1: Any legal advice, opinions, memoranda, br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600519724
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

First Home Fund information: FOI release

1) All data collected by the Scottish Government indicating the impact that this policy will have on house prices. 2) All analyses indicating the number of house purchases that will be made using this loan that would not have been made without it. 3) The predicted or expected rate of return to the Scottish Government...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600518576
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Sexual offence conviction statistics: FOI release

You asked for each year from 2021 to the latest available data: 1. The number of individuals convicted of: Rape offences Other sexual offences All sexual offences combined 2. For each category above, please provide a breakdown by: Sex Age band (Under 18, 18-24, 25-39, 40-59, 60+) 3. For each category above, please...

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.6 s.25(1) s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600521344
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Highland Council’s empty property relief data: FOI release

Relief was devolved on 1 April 2023, the Scottish Government has transferred £105 million per year to local government to spend as they see fit including on local relief for empty properties. Can you please answer the following points, I can sent this as a FOI request if required 1 Can you please supply the yearly am...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.25(1) s.1(1)
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600520887
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Independent review of the valuation of licensed hospitality (Gill Review): FOI release

1. The current stage of the Review, and any project plan, timetable or milestone schedule held, including the target date for the Chair's report and any revisions to that date since the Terms of Reference were published (6 February 2026). 2. The dates of all Review Group meetings held since the Review's establishment,...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600519987
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the implementation of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 for specific dates: FOI release

1. Any (a) internal correspondence and (b) correspondence with external organisations regarding the focus groups on the implementation of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019, from January 2021 to June 2026; and 2. Any notes and other materials produced as a result of the focus groups re...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.38 s.25(1) s.25 4 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600519520
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - staff guidance for refusal of Adult Disability Payment on identity grounds: FOI release

PERIOD: 21 March 2022 – 30 May 2026 PART 1 – SECRET ORDERS TO CUT COSTS 1. All written directives, performance targets or "management expectations" to SSS staff to reduce ADP approvals to meet budget. 2. All emails/Teams messages of senior managers with "budget savings", "cost control", "approval rate target", "fisca...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.7 s.8 s.16 s.18 s.19 s.25 s.28 s.25(1) s.12 s.17 s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600519124
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - ferry cancellation, construction and cost queries: FOI release

1 - What is the current total projected cost to complete and deliver both the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa? Please provide a full breakdown of all costs incurred since the original contract was awarded in 2015. 2 - What was the original contract value for each vessel, and what is the current total expenditure (incl...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.7 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600519021
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Evidence and analysis on impact of drugs consumption room on drug deaths: FOI release

1. Could you supply any internal analysis or analysis seen by the Scottish Government on the impact of the drugs consumption room on drug deaths, from the last six months? 2. Neil Gray said on October 27 that the drugs consumption room has "demonstrably" saved lives - could you provide the evidence to back up this sta...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600520624
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector