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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Statistics on life sentence prisoners: FOI release

Statistics on life sentence prisoners (including Order for Lifelong Restriction prisoners) currently on licence in the community in Scotland as of the most recent date available, the number of life sentence prisoners living in the community in Scotland on licence at the end of each year for the last 5 years and also th...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500489685
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Queries regarding the Ecosystem Pathways Fund applications: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the most recent Pathways Funding round: 1. The total number of applications received, and the number approved for funding. 2. The names of applicant organisations, both successful and unsuccessful (where disclosure would not breach confidentiality). 3. The amounts requeste...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.5 s.25(1) s.33(1) s.4
Published
2026-01-22
Reference
FOI/202500489295
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Restructure of Primary Enhanced Provisions in Falkirk Primary Schools: FOI release

You asked for information relating to Falkirk Council’s proposal entitled “Enhanced Support in Falkirk Primary Schools” (Agenda Item 6, Falkirk Council Executive, 21 August 2025) and the statutory consultation now underway to restructure Primary Enhanced Provisions. Specifically: 1. Correspondence with Falkirk Counci...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.8 s.2 s.12 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500488668
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence from the Population Health Directorate regarding mobile drug consumption units or facilities: FOI release

Any internal email correspondence from the Population Health Directorate since 1 January 2025 regarding mobile drug consumption units or facilities – including the possibility of using them in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500485561
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Sheriffhall Roundabout inquiry: FOI release

Any materials related to why the Sheriffhall Roundabout inquiry results submitted to the Scottish government in October 2023 are taking so long to be released and/or actioned.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500484838
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Football disorder in Scotland: FOI release

“All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about football disorder in Scotland, from the last three months” [16 June to 16 September].

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI-202500484909
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the reduction of NHS waiting times: FOI release

1. Please provide me with a copy of the modelling and/or forecasts carried out by, or provided to, the Scottish Government regarding the commitment to reduce NHS waits of over a year by March 2026. 2. Please also provide me with a copy of any correspondence, including briefings and any attachments, provided to Ministe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500484740
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and Other Relevant Information (ORI) information: FOI release

A. ORI usage & outcomes (10-year view, where held) 1. In the last 10 years, how many individuals had Other Relevant Information (ORI) included on a PVG/Disclosure where there was: No charge, A charge but no conviction, An acquittal. 2. How many individuals remain on a PVG barred list despite having no criminal convi...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.5 s.17(1) s.14 s.14A s.15 s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500488918
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings held between Scottish Government ministers and the Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP): FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and their special advisers and Keith Brown MSP. This should include all email correspondence with and from his MSP email, SNP email and any other email accounts used by Keith Brown since 6 May 2025. 2. All meetings (including virtual) Keith Brown MSP has atte...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500487575
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Costs of chartering third party vessels by CalMac: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information concerning chartering of third‑party vessels by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) or organisations acting on its behalf, for support of the ferry network, for the period from financial year 2014/15 to present (or most recent year poss...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17 s.25(1) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOi/202500488067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence on whether a correction to the Official Report was necessary regarding remarks on Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

You asked "for the period 16th September 2025 - date, please provide all internal and external correspondence (including by direct messaging application) and notes of phone calls or meetings (in person or virtual) which discuss the question of whether a correction to the Official Report was necessary with respect to re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500498692
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Written off payment information: FOI release

For years 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25: 1. The number of cases in which fraud-related, irregular, or unauthorised payments were identified and subsequently written off by the Scottish Government or any of its agencies. 2. The total monetary value of these write-offs in each year. 3. Where ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.12
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488551
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding combating knife crime: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about combating knife crime, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.28 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488141
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Physical education in schools data: FOI release

1. The number of primary schools in Scotland who did not meet, or did not report whether they met, the primary PE target (2 hours) in 2023/24 and 2024/25. 2. The number of secondary schools in Scotland who did not meet, or did not report whether they met, the secondary PE target (2 periods) in 2023/24 and 2024/25. 3....

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500490313
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documentation relating to the Scottish Government’s commitment to increase annual culture budgets: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Scottish Government’s commitment to increase culture budgets by £100 million annually by 2028-29, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500488090
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Copies of central government major projects register and assessment of fiscal risks: FOI release

1. A copy of the "central government major projects register". This was referred to in Audit Scotland's "Enabling Digital Government" 2019 report. Specifically, please provide the current "central government major projects register" (or equivalent dashboard, report or log if the 2019 register has been superceded) and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500488289
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Guidance for schools on transgender pupils queries: FOI release

I refer to the urgent question on 30th September Meeting of the Parliament: 30/09/2025 | Scottish Parliament Website and Jenny Gilruth comment, "The guidance on which the revised guidance is based was developed in the light of engagement with a range of stakeholders, etc ..." 1) Parents and carers: How many parents/ca...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500487572
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Asylum seekers living in hotels in Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received to/from Scottish councils, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Asylum Seekers living in hotels in Scotland, from the last month? We then requested clarification from you on 2 October 20...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28 s.30 s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-15
Reference
FOI/202500487036
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Major capital or infrastructure projects progress updates: FOI release

A list of all major capital or infrastructure projects currently underway, including: Project name. Original budgeted cost. Current actual spend. Forecasted total cost. Any cost overruns and explanations provided. Any reports, summaries, or internal documents that provide insight into spending decisions and accountabi...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500484813
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister meeting with President of the European Commission: FOI release

You asked for all documentation, held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes, briefings and analysis from the First Minister's meeting with the European Commission President on 26 July 2025.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486871
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in Scottish free zones information: FOI release

You asked for a range of information “regarding arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in Scotland’s freezones, including Green Freeports and Special Economic Zones”, and you provided context for the request, i.e.: “whether Scotland's devolved approach to free zones differs from England's model, where LCIA mecha...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486412
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Local authority total and vacant housing stock statistics: FOI release

Counts of local authority housing stock and vacant local authority housing stock by length of vacancy as of this year, 2025.

FOI unclear 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500488351
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice 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

List of women's networks available to Scottish Government employees: FOI release

How many women networks does the Scottish Government have for civil servants, can you name them and supply the guidance for who can be members?

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500483482
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector