Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Information regarding NHS Scotland staff receiving a day off for the World Cup: FOI release

The following information regarding the announcement that NHS Scotland staff will receive a day off on 15th June 2026 due to the Scottish Men’s Football team playing in the World Cup: 1. The total estimated financial cost to the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland of granting this additional public holiday to NHS sta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600513757
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Director General Corporate/Chief Operating Officer recruitment exercise information: FOI release

1) the number of candidates who applied for the role of DG Corporate/COO. 2) the number of internal vs external candidates at application and 3) then at interview stage. 4) The number of appointable candidates internally and externally. 5) Please also release any and all information relating to this campaign which ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600513922
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Education leadership and digital/procurement contact information: FOI release

The names, job titles, and professional contact email addresses for senior individuals involved in the leadership, delivery, or procurement of education services and supporting digital systems within your authority.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600513876
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Operation Talla: FOI release

I would like to request all correspondence that happened involving Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs in both the spiers report and operation talla.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600513926
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Hilton Garden City Rosyth mid-market rental development: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the Hilton Garden City development in Rosyth, Fife, and the Mid-Market Rent properties within that development.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600514115
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Deputy First Minister materials related to the 2026-27 budget: FOI release

All information, workbooks, emails etc of contact between the Deputy First Minister, and the portfolio finance team of that specific portfolio, that co ordinated the financial data for the 2026-27 budget. I want all internal information regarding the portfolios allocations and how this was allocated.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513722
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Job Descriptions of The Lord Lyon King of Arms and The Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records: FOI release

Given recruitment for the below positions were undertaken by the Scottish Government / HM Civil Service in Scotland, and are presently publicly funded positions paid by HM Civil Service in Scotland and sponsored by the Scottish Government Directorate for Justice, please may I request under the relevant information righ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600514252
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Techscaler financial reporting and oversight documents: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the £42.4 million Techscaler contract awarded to CodeBase in July 2022. The Early Evaluation of the Techscaler Programme 2022-24 (published February 2026) identifies staff costs as the programme's largest expenditure and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513352
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Citizens Theatre funding documentation: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about funding for the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, between February 1 2026 and March 24 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513406
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister documentation which mentions Israel: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation seen by John Swinney, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions Israel, between February 15 2026 and March 24 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.28 s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513292
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

Original Request 202600505107 Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.42 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600509805 Review of 202600505107
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Audit Scotland and Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings/phone calls between Audit Scotland and the Scottish Government from the last month? It was later clarified that the month referred to was February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600511161
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

Original Request 202600505107 Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.42 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600505107 Review of 202600505107
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan 2023-2029 Consultation documentation: FOI release

You asked for a copy of Alma’s winning bid for the tender to provide the ‘Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses for: BSL National Plan 2023-2029 Consultation’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.38 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600514605
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Government report on home education information: FOI release

1. A copy of the report, if it has been completed. 2. If the report has not yet been published, any draft versions, working papers, or scoping documents prepared in relation to it. 3. Any internal correspondence (including emails, briefings, minutes, or submissions) held by the Scottish Government concerning: the co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 22 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600513113
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Re-conviction statistics for male offenders: FOI release

Please provide statistical information for the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016 2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 offender cohort on one-year reconviction outcomes for male offenders in Scotland. I am requesting data broken down by: - age at index conviction, preferably by ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600514951
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme: FOI release

For the period 4th December 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence (by email or direct messaging application) involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-15
Reference
FOI/202600513013
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence discussing the response to FOI request 202600503390: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers), by email or by direct messaging application, discussing the response to FOI request 202600503390.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-15
Reference
FOI/202600512984
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland - Scrutiny Directorate workforce data: FOI release

Please provide the following data regarding the contract status and promotional structure within the Scrutiny Directorate (the Inspectorate) for the current financial year (2025/26) and the previous two financial years (2023/24 and 2024/25).

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600504606
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Compensation for miscarriages of justice queries: FOI release

If anyone was given compensation, in the last 10 years, how many a year and how much.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600506176
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

First Minister emails relating to Lord Advocate and former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

A copy of any email in the First Minister’s inbox (sent by him or received by him) relating to the Lord Advocate or Peter Murrell that was received or sent on 16th, February, 17th February, 18th February and 19th February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600512647
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Caithness Hospital and blood bank inspection: FOI release

Any information relating to the following: 1. MHRA Inspections carried out at Caithness Blood Bank in the period 1990 to 2000 2. MHRA Inspections carried out at Caithness General Hospital at Caithness Wick KW1 5LA in the period 1990 to 2000 3. Details of the blood bank service provided by Caithness Blood Bank to Cai...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600512823
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector