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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Local authority funding for asylum and refugee homelessness: FOI release

1. Total funding provided by the Scottish Government to local councils specifically for asylum seeker and refugee homelessness and support in the last three financial years. 2. Breakdown of this funding by council (especially Glasgow and Edinburgh). 3. Any conditions or ring-fencing attached to this funding.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517181
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Queries regarding control of Regional Partnerships: FOI release

1. Why since taking Scotrail into Public Ownership has this (The Cairngorm Mountain Railway) and any other public assets similar to this not been taken into Scotrail (from Highlands & Islands Enterprise) as a universal benefit to society and further as an ongoing maintenance & cost saving efficiency plan? 2. This part...

FOI transferred 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.51 s.1 s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508297
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications between First Minister and refugee charities: FOI release

1. All emails, letters, WhatsApp messages, and meeting notes between the First Minister’s office (including the First Minister, his private office, and special advisers) and refugee charities in Scotland from January 2023 to present. 2. Please include communications with (but not limited to): Scottish Refugee Council,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517295
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Bus passenger safety governance and oversight information: FOI release

Information relating to bus passenger safety, governance and oversight undertaken by Transport Scotland. Your request was for the period 1 January 2019 to present. Your request consisted of 5 sections we have responded to each one separately below.

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.25 s.29 s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600506663
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total spend by the Scottish Government related to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

The total spend by the Scottish Government related to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 including any spend on the recent consultation related to this Act. (Please can this be broken up into categories of spend).

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600504057
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Serious Organised Crime Task force Progress Report information on Scottish Consolidated Fund (SCF): FOI release

Please advise if there are any publicly available sources consolidating all asset recovery in Scotland akin to this Home Office bulletin for England, Northern Ireland and Wales? I'm interested in different civil and criminal asset recovery types (namely: Criminal Confiscation, Civil Recovery, Cash Forfeiture, Account F...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
FOI/202600516250
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Data on Homelessness Presentations by Refugees Across Scotland: FOI release

1. The total number of homelessness applications made by people with refugee status or leave to remain in Scotland in the last three years. 2. Breakdown by local authority (especially Glasgow and Edinburgh). 3. Percentage of total homelessness applications this group presents.

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
FOI/202600517189
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Scottish Information Commissioner for specific date: FOI release

All correspondence sent to/from the Scottish Information Commissioner, and minutes/notes from any meetings between the Scottish Information Commissioner and the Scottish Government, between February 15 2026 and March 25 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
FOI/202600517094
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme data sharing information: FOI release

1. Details of any data sharing agreements between the Scottish Government and the UK Home Office regarding asylum seekers and refugees. 2. What data is shared (e.g. homelessness presentations, accommodation status, outcomes).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
FOI/202600517191
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Provision and funding for asylum support: FOI release

1. Any current or planned policy changes regarding asylum seeker and refugee support in Scotland. 2. Any planned changes to funding for local councils or integration programmes for 2026/27 and beyond.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
FOI/202600517193
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Restorative Justice Policy and Practice Framework in partnership with Community Justice Scotland and the Children: FOI release

Information about Scottish Government policy/guidance and any work underway relating to support services for children aged 11 and 12 affected by sexual violence, including how services are expected to respond and where referrals should go. Please provide: 1. Any national guidance, policy, or operational framework hel...

FOI released 100 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600504853
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Non-Surgical Aesthetic procedure complications and SP Bill 77 considerations: FOI release

1. Any Scotland‑specific data held or used by the Scottish Government relating to complications, adverse events, or deaths associated with non‑surgical aesthetic procedures (including, but not limited to, injectables, fillers and buttock filler procedures) from 1 January 2015 to the date of this request. 2. For each d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600508661
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Data and internal discussions on Non-Surgical Aesthetic procedure adverse events in Scotland: FOI release

1. Any Scotland‑specific data held or used by the Scottish Government relating to complications, adverse events, or deaths associated with non‑surgical aesthetic procedures (including, but not limited to, injectables, fillers and buttock filler procedures) from 1 January 2015 to the date of this request. 2. For each d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600508630
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish tax payers comparison to English counterparts: FOI release

All documentation held, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis and briefings, about Scottish taxpayers paying less tax than their English counterparts, between December 15 2025 and February 15 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600511053
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC): FOI release

The minutes of the working group meeting of 25 Sept 2025 referred to "recent correspondence received by Scottish Government from the EHRC". Could you please provide a copy of this correspondence. The minutes of the working group meeting of 09 Oct 2025 referred to "a letter being issued to the EHRC (Equality and Human R...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.28(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600502573
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Complaints handling by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Please provide information in relation to complaints handling by Social Security Scotland, excluding complaints handled directly by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO). Unless otherwise stated, this request covers complaints handled under Social Security Scotland’s complaints procedure, including Stage 1 and ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600503217
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Calendar entries for selected Ministers for August 2025: FOI release

The calendar of the Minister for Drugs & Alcohol Policy and Sport for the month of August 2025 with the specific hours of each meeting/item. For example, between 1pm and 2pm on X date the Minister met with Y. The calendar of the Minister for Higher and Further Education and Minister for Veterans for the month of Augus...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600500670
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Potential breaches of the ministerial code: FOI release

How many letters/emails have the independent advisers to the ministerial code received about potential breaches of the ministerial code since being put in post by John Swinney, could you supply them all and the responses? If too much money, could you supply a summary of each letter and their response? I.E. what was th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202500499680
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

1. Copies of the last three pieces of correspondence the Minister for Social Care has written regarding annual health checks for people with learning disabilities. 2. A list of all meetings (with the date clearly stated) in 2025 the Minister for Social Care has attended regarding annual health checks for people with l...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500256
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence held by the Scottish Government regarding Professor Alexis Jay's letter to Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs: FOI release

1. Could you supply all internal discussions/correspondence held by the Scottish Government about Professor Alexis Jay's letter to Angela Constance dated September 26, specifically about whether or not to publish it? 2. Could you supply all minutes/notes held from any phone calls between Alexis Jay and John Swinney, A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500498187
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Sustrans funding and employee information: FOI release

1. How much money has Transport Scotland handed to Sustrans in each of the last four years, with a breakdown of what the money was spent on? 2. How many Sustrans employees are employed by Transport Scotland, how much is spent on this and why?

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.70 s.70(4)
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600506926
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government spend on arts and culture: FOI release

1. A level 3 outturn of Scottish Government spend on arts and culture from 2013/14 to 2024/25 for the following budget lines: 1. Creative Scotland and Other Arts 2. Creative Scotland 3. Other Arts and Activity 4. Cultural Collections 5. National Cultural Collections 6. National Performing Companies 7. Culture, Tourism...

FOI unclear 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500499611
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence held by the Scottish Government regarding funding to Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH): FOI release

1. 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 the decision to give £400k to Craig Ferguson, between June 1 2026 and the date of this FOI? 2. Can you confirm whether this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600523730
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

First Home Fund and Help to Buy Scotland queries: FOI release

You asked for information on: First Home Fund (FHF), an initiative ran by the Scottish Government from 2019 to 2021-2022 for First Time Buyers, via a Shared Equity Scheme for the purchase of property. Help to Buy Scotland (HTB), an initiative ran by the Scottish Government, via a Shared Equity Scheme for the purchase ...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600502972
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector