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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Baby Box information: FOI release

1. The number of Baby Boxes handed out by the Scottish Government for each financial year since it was launched. 2. The cost to the Scottish Government for the Baby Box, broken down by financial year. 3. Any difference in cost versus budget (i.e. £1million over/underspend) for each financial year in relation to the B...

FOI unclear 50 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2026-01-22
Reference
FOI/202500491624
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Reform of council tax meetings information: FOI release

For the period 29th March 2023 - date, please provide a list of the meetings (in person or virtual) involving Shona Robison at which the reform of council tax was discussed. For each relevant meeting, please indicate the date of the meeting and who attended the meeting.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500488763
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOI) requests refused under Section 12 statistics: FOI release

Could you supply the number of FOI requests wholly or partially refused under Section 12 of FOISA for financial years 2020/2021 to 2024/2025, broken down by year.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.12
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500490553
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government spend on books for children and teenagers: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on free books for children and teenagers in each of the last five years, with a breakdown per year?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500485454
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Data Protection breach compensation statistics: FOI release

I would like information on data related breach payments made in the last 5 years. I would like to you if any payments have been made, how many and what were the payments. I would also like to know what the breaches were, obviously without any personal details of those involved.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500490226
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Edits to publications on the Scottish Government’s website: FOI release

You asked for whether the explanation for edits made to the Scottish Government website is because the Labour Market Trends data published by the Scottish Government shows that median earnings in Scotland are higher than the level above which Scottish workers pay more income tax than if they lived elsewhere in the UK?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500489358
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Teacher Remedy Statements: FOI release

1. Please send me the number active teachers waiting for their ABS-RSS Annual Benefits statements. as of October 31, 2025. 2. Please send me the number of teachers waiting for the resolution of revoked, early retirement buyout reduction, ERRBO, payments. 3. Please send me the number of members of the teachers' scheme...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500491745
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme Progress Report: EIR release

1. may I ask if the Scottish Govt have also decided what specific data/reporting is need to later evidence that an establishment which secured a grant etc., later achieved net zero. 2. I am aware utility suppliers' bills could confirm things but perhaps the Scottish Govt have set up some kind of online database where ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
EIR/202500490527
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Drug and prison to rehabilitation information: FOI release

1. How many people since 2022 from custody/prison to rehab have completed the 12 weeks programme? 2. How many of those people since 2022 from custody/prison to rehab completed the 12 weeks and are no longer using drugs? 3. How many people from prison to rehab reoffended within the 12 weeks and were returned to prison...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500489154
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

Cost of hiring the National Portrait Gallery for the launch event of the “A Fresh Start with Independence” paper: FOI release

The cost to the Scottish Government of hiring the National Portrait Gallery for the launch event of the “A Fresh Start with Independence” paper on 8 October 2025. Please break down this cost including room hire, catering, and any other relevant costs.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488285
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Data on vessels passing the Pentland Firth at specific dates: EIR release

Overview of how many vessels passed the Pentland Firth at specific dates? We are interested in the dates 6-7-8th of December 2023?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500490202
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

List of Safer Communities Directorate risk registers: FOI release

A list of all risk registers on the divisional level for the Safer Communities directorate.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489728
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Statistics on Accountant in Bankruptcy employees who failed probation: FOI release

The total number of former employees at your organisation who failed their probation and had their employment ended, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500490067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish taxpayer comparison data: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government which explains how John Swinney’s below remarks are consistent with HMRC data published in this FOI response: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/scottish_tax_payers#incoming-3077026. At FMQs on 2nd October 2025, John Swinney said this: “Over half of taxpayers in Sco...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488526
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Remediable Service Statement (RSS) information: FOI release

1. How many ill health retierals RSS’s have been issued since the 1st April 2025. 2. How many staff at the SPPA are dealing with the RSS’s. 3. You have stated that one of the reason for delays was amendments to the HM treasury directions. What were these amendments and when did the SPPA receive the amendments.

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.3
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500492194
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Disclosure Scotland transgender & non-binary applicants page: FOI release

Please provide a copy of the risk assessment carried out by you (and any related information) for the statement made on your website dated 1st April 2025 which is headed, 'Information for transgender & non-binary disclosure applicants'.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500486157
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Oversight mechanisms of Techscaler contract: FOI release

You asked for information that relates to the oversight mechanisms of the £42 million provided to techscaler. What are the oversight mechanisms that ensure the money is spent with accountability.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500486826
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information: a) The total number of landholdings the Scottish Government anticipates the provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill as amended after Stage 2 will apply to. b) The total number of landholdings the Scottish Government anticipates the provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.4 s.6
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489305
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Section 8 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2019: FOI release

You asked for Confirmation that Section 8 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 has not yet been commenced.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.8
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488634
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Local authority participatory budgeting: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Each year from 2017 to 2025, how much money in each Scottish local authority's budget was subject to participatory budgeting. 2. Each year from 2017 to 2025, what percentage of each Scottish local authority's budget was subject to participatory budgeting (for the purpose of assessing progress toward...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489708
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Actions to improve Gaelic and Scots language skills: FOI release

You asked for what actions have been undertaken so far by the Scottish Government to boost Gaelic and Scots language since the bill passed.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500486935
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

A84 traffic speed survey costs: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “Please provide me with a detailed cost breakdown for the traffic speed survey carried out on the A84 through Callander between 13 and 19 April 2024, including consultation (prior to or during the survey), staffing, equipment, analysis and any other costs.”

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489481
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport