Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Target for reducing the number of civil servants information: FOI release

On 30th September 2025 Shona Robison appeared before the Finance and Public Administration Committee. She was asked about the target for reducing the number of civil servants, and said this: “So for example we need to lead by example and there have been changes made in Director, DG territory, to make sure that we can’...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500486971
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Reconviction/reoffence statistics: FOI release

1. For offenders aged under 18 who reoffended (i.e. those with at least one reconviction) what is the average number if reconvictions/reoffences per reoffender within the 12-month follow-up period. 2. If the information above is not available for under 18s, please provide the same statistics for the nearest age group ...

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500488664
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding the UK Government's pride in place investment: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis. about the UK Government's pride in place investment, from the last month.

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500488095
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, 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

Scottish Government briefings regarding nuclear power jobs: EIR release

All briefings for answering the topical question on nuclear power jobs at Scottish Parliament on 16 September.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
EIR/202500486696
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Funding for Thrombectomy services: FOI release

A breakdown of expenditure from the £16million committed by the Scottish Government to fund a thrombectomy service, as set out in the 2023 Stroke Improvement Plan. If possible, please provide this expenditure broken down by health board. In Excel format

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500484751
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) sporting sector application statistics: FOI release

You asked for the amount of PVG checks requested from organisations within the Sporting sector. On 8 October 2025 we asked you for more information that may allow us to assist with your request, including whether there were any specific organisations. In response, you provided a list of sporting types.

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500488451
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

List of Directorate for Justice governance groups: FOI release

You asked for a list sub/ governances groups or boards on the divisional level for the Justice Directorate. These would be groups or boards that brings together external policy stakeholders with the Scottish Government to give strategic oversight of policy development and implementation.

FOI released 70 score 5 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500490013
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Respiratory care information: FOI release

1. Please provide any correspondence on the standardisation and reduction of variation in diagnostic pathways for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). 2. Please provide information on the Health Boards that have plans for new diagnostic hubs or localitybased assessment centers that have implemented good practice from speci...

FOI released 75 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500487514
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

Reduction in NHS working week analysis: FOI release

A copy of any analysis/report which has been carried out regarding the shift from a 37.5 to 37 hour working week for agenda for change staff. I understand an analysis has been carried out to inform the move to a 36 hour week. Please include any reports or documents which had been produced on this topic.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484792
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government software development queries: FOI release

How many software developers are currently employed by the Scottish Government? How many app developers are currently employed within the Scottish Government? How many software engineers are currently employed within the Scottish Government? How many people are working on user experience within software development in ...

FOI released 70 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500488334
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

List of all independent schools that have withdrawn from Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme (STPS): FOI release

1) A list of all independent schools that have withdrawn from Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme (STPS) to the present date or date when FOI is actioned. 2) A list of any new independent schools who have intentions to withdraw from the STPS to the present date or date when FOI actioned. 3) A list of all those indepen...

FOI released 75 score 10 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484606
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Toilet provision in Scottish Government workplaces: FOI release

How many toilets are within the Scottish Government buildings in Edinburgh, and could you say whether they are single sex men, women, gender neutral etc?

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-07
Reference
FOI/202500486925
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) shared care information: FOI release

All information upon which this assertion was based, including but not limited to evidence, data, records of opinion, meeting notes, internal and external correspondence, and examples of the shared care agreements that were considered by the Minister or his officials in order to form the view that, in the context of sh...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-07
Reference
FOI/202500484282
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland spend data: FOI release

Thank you for providing access to your entity's expenditure information, found on your website here: https://www.disclosure.gov.scot/statements-on-expenditure However, I am currently unable to locate information relating to the previous and current financial year. Therefore, I'd like to make a request under the Freedo...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
FOI/202500483969
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Disputes submitted to each tenancy deposit scheme in Scotland: FOI release

You kindly responded to this enquiry (202500467746) but the data on disputes was incomplete for 2024-25 as the data was not available until the end of August 2025. Please could I now be supplied with that information?

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
FOI/202500482828
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Humanitarian Emergency Fund costs: FOI release

You asked for the full costs of running the Humanitarian Emergency Fund from the last five (5) years with a breakdown per year.

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2025-12-29
Reference
FOI/202500481340
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Money and tax, Public sector

Statistical data on arrests and convictions: FOI release

You asked for the most recent available data on convictions under: 1. Section 46 of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 2. Sections 7, 11 and 13 of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 3. Section 1 of the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007

FOI released 75 score 6 working days correspondence s.46 s.7 s.1
Published
2025-12-10
Reference
FOI/202500485945
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Diversity staff network spend: FOI release

In each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, how much has the Scottish Government spent on diversity networks. Please break down by network if possible. For clarity, here is what I mean by diversity network. Diversity Staff Network information: FOI release - gov.scot

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2025-12-09
Reference
FOI/202500482346
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Government Car Service statistics (GCS): FOI release

Please provide the total cost of Scottish Government provided ministerial car usage for the year 2024-25, broken down by: Year Trips taken with no one in the car Fuel cost (£) Service and repairs cost (£) Staff costs (£) Private contracts hire cost (£) Travel and subsistence (£) T total cost (£) Total mileage

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2025-12-09
Reference
FOI/202500483177
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport, Work and skills

Scottish Government's Freedom of Information (FOI) compliance statistics: FOI release

Statistics for the Scottish Government's Freedom of Information (FOI) compliance for January 2021 through December 2024, including the number of FOI requests received, the number responded to within statutory deadlines, and the number of those delayed beyond 20 working days.

FOI/EIR released 70 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2025-12-03
Reference
FOI/202500482087
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Data on convictions under Part 5 of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982: FOI release

Data relating to convictions under Part 5 of Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, since its implementation. Ideally, this would be in a excel spreadsheet organised by year, and each provision (62-66, where appropriate).

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-02
Reference
FOI/202500482652
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Non-harassment order data: FOI release

The total number of non-harassment orders issued under the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 and Protection from Harassment Act 1997 between 1997 and 2025, with distinction being made between orders issued by the civil and criminal courts. The number of people prosecuted in Scottish courts for breaches of non-har...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-02
Reference
FOI/202500482149
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector