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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3,283 matching releases

Salmon fishing beats on the River Dee: EIR release

Salmon catch records for individual beats on the Aberdeenshire Dee: "A data frame, spreadsheet or csv file with the each year (ideally the whole record back to 1952 but at a push back to 1980) as a column and each beats proportion of catch in an individual cell for that year's column calculated as follows "an individ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500497903
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) indefinite awards and Child Winter Heating Payment in 2025/26: FOI release

Request for information 1: Number of current Adult Disability Payment (ADP) awards. Request for information 2: Number of current ADP indefinite awards. Request for information 3: Number of children/young people expected to receive Child Winter Heating Payment (CWHP) this winter (2025–26 winter) Request for informati...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500496316
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas: EIR release

“What is the Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas? Can you outline the reasons why a sectoral marine plan was not set out for INTOG projects, but was for ScotWind projects? What role does the Scottish Government play in any objections r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600510887
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministerial Code breach information: FOI release

I request a FOI to publish the evidence of the existence of the “spectrum” the “independent” advisors are working to and point to the exact paragraphs in the Code where it says certain breaches are less significant than others. This FOI must also provide a full list of Ministerial Code breaches that are at the “lower ...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600500421
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Data on cancer affecting working-age adults: FOI release

Data to better understand trends in cancer affecting working-age adults in Scotland, and the potential impact on families. For each of the last 10 years (or the longest period available), please provide: 1. Cancer diagnoses The number of new cancer diagnoses in Scotland among people aged: Under 40 40–49 50–54 2. Wh...

FOI not held 40 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600501056
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government staff data: FOI release

The following information for every Scottish Government department: The total number of performance reviews, broken down by year, conducted over the last five years. The total number of staff, broken down by year, employed over the last five years. The total number of unsatisfactory (or equivalent) performance ratings...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510252
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding source and allocations to Local Authorities for Hotel Exit and Rehousing: FOI release

Details of any lump sum funding that has been allocated or paid to Scottish Local Authorities in connection with the rehousing of asylum seekers, refugees, displaced people from Ukraine, or individuals granted leave to remain, including those transitioning from hotel or contingency accommodation into long-term social h...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202600508795
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) correspondence: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494244 Please may I request the following information: All correspondence between Scottish Government senior civil servants, Scottish Ministers or their special advisers and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its Scottish median income estimates. This includes emails, letters, meetings (a...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500498225 - Review of 202500494244
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding and oversight of IT systems within NHS Scotland queries: FOI release

“The following information regarding the Scottish Government’s funding and oversight of IT systems within NHS Scotland, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 (M365) services. 1. Funding and Expenditure The total amount of capital and revenue funding allocated by the Scottish Government to NHS Scotland (or specifical...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.3 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500499750
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Student loan calculation of the repayment threshold for Australia: FOI release

The full methodology used to determine the repayment threshold for Australia, including any formulae applied. The specific data inputs used in the calculation, including: Price Level Index (PLI) values; Any data sourced from the World Bank; Exchange rates, income data, or cost-of-living indicators. The specific band or...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600511872
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, International, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Guidance document clarification: FOI release

The document has no headers, dates, signatures, logos, version numbers, or any other indicators that it is an official SAAS policy document or internal guidance in force. It appears to be a compiled excerpt or created specifically for this FOI request. To clarify the document's status and authority, please confirm: 1....

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.5(3) s.17(1) s.9 s.20 s.73 s.3(2) s.6 s.5(5)
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600504052
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee session evidence relating to private ADHD assessment: FOI release

“Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government, from 1 January 2023 onwards, relating to private ADHD assessment standards and/or quality assurance during ongoing shared care arrangements with GP practices. This request includes, but is not limited to: all correspondence (including emails, letters, an...

FOI not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509859
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation in relation to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care meeting with Galloway Community Action Group, Dumfries and Galloway IJB and NHS Dumfries and Galloway: FOI release

1. Any contemporary notes that the Health Minister, Neil Gray MSP, may have taken at his meeting in October of 2025 time with NHS D&G, immediately following his visit to the Galloway Community Hospital (GCH) in Stranraer meeting with the Galloway Community Hospital Action Group. 2. The official note/minute of the said...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.38(1) s.30B s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509744
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Montrose Port Authority regarding dredging and licensed disposal of sediments: EIR release

I am writing in regard to the recent dredging and licensed disposal of sediments associated with Montrose Port. Under the Freedom of Information Act, I believe I am able to ask for the following information: 1. Copies of correspondence (emails, Teams messages, meeting notes, phone calls, WhatsApp or text messages) bet...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.39 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
EIR/202600509013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Social Security Scotland fraud information: FOI release

Request for information 1: In each year since 2018-19, how many cases of potential fraud have been reported to SSS? Note, this may be different from the number referred to the crown office. Request for information 2: In relation to Q1, please break this down by benefit type. Request for information 3: In relation to ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509751
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with the PCS union and the FDA unions in relation to the hybrid working policy: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence, unredacted, relating to the Scottish Government’s correspondence with the PCS union and the FDA unions in relation to the hybrid working policy. Please provide these details from October 22, 2025 until March 3, 2026. Please provide any correspondence relating to the hybrid working pol...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509259
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding Martha’s Rule: FOI release

Please provide all recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to national consideration, discussion, planning or exploratory work concerning Martha’s Rule / Call 4 Concern or any patient- or family-initiated escalation of care process in Scotland This should include, but not be limited to: correspo...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509105
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ambassador Berger: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Miguel Berger, as well as any minutes from meetings between him and the government since 1 April 2025.

FOI not held 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509492
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government and Non Disclosure Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements legal costs: FOI release

​​​​​‘’How many times has the Scottish Government been supportive of, or has required to or has been requested to instruct legal action, initiate court proceedings, reminded by written or other form - NDA & Confidential Agreement signatories – of their undertakings or invoked legal services to enforce conditions of No...

FOI not held 65 score 11 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600511301
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish prison population statistics: FOI release

You asked for the number of foreign nationals detained in Scottish prisons / young offenders institutions for each financial year from (a) 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2025 and (b) 1 April to 31 December 2025 disaggregated by (i) nationality, (ii) whether convicted or held on remand, (iii) by prison / young offender instit...

FOI not held 65 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508732
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications between Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government regarding the Offshore Solutions Group (OSG): EIR release

Under the FOI Act 2002 and EIR Regulations 2004 I seek the following with regard to the company Offshore Solutions Group (“OSG”) and their proposals for there to be a storage offshore facility in the Inner Moray Firth (known as “MorayFLOW Park”), namely copies of all of the following: 1. All communications between OSG...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508304
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Witchcraft Act 1563 apology documentation: FOI release

1. Any internal briefing notes or policy documents that outline the legal or moral rationale for providing a state apology for a 16th-century historic injustice. 2. Any documents discussing the state’s responsibility to acknowledge "evidence gaps" or the destruction of historical records caused by such state-sponsored...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600509137
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) documentation: FOI release

1. All communications between the Scottish Government and the JCCP since 2017. 2. Any documents referencing JCCP in relation to aesthetic regulation or licensing proposals. 3. Any assessments of JCCP’s governance status. 4. Any documents discussing JCCP’s relationship with beauty sector bodies (HABIA, BABTAC, Britis...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.4 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508622
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Recorded information since adoption of National Planning Framework 4: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide the following recorded information created, received, or relied upon since adoption of National Planning Framework 4: Any recorded information, including emails, memoranda, briefing notes, training materials, presentations, internal instructions, or ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600509249
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector