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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7,405 matching releases

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Contribution rates for firefighters: FOI release

1) Can you provide me with the current contribution rates for firefighters, please? 2) Can you also provide me with information as to whether these contribution rates will change in future and when that may be and also if these new rates are already known can you also provide those new rates, please?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.11 s.20
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600510567
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Late Freedom of Information responses that were delayed by Special Advisers: FOI release

Of the FOIs that have been returned late in the last six months, how many have been delayed by Special Advisers? Can you provide the communication from Special Advisers requesting delays for each of these case? On the 27/02/26 we sent a request for clarification to you asking: Of the FOI responses that have been ret...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600507926
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding provided to Peace & Justice (SC026864) since 2021-22: FOI release

How much funding has been provided to Peace & Justice (SC026864) since 2021-22 with a breakdown by fiscal year.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600509909
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on the European Friends of Scotland group: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government given/spent on the Scotland's Friends of Europe MEP group in the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was for? Could you also provide the costs of goods and service in this?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508020
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Documentation regarding publishing reports and papers about Scottish independence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about publishing reports/papers about Scottish independence, from the last month?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508249
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Advertising spend: FOI release

Request for information 1: Please can you disclose how much has been spent on advertising in the time periods; Between February 2025 and February 2026 Between February 2024 and January 2025

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508295
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish election voting and candidacy rights: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request all correspondence, meeting notes, or policy comparison documents between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2026 relating to how Scotland’s approach to foreign national voting and candidacy rights compares with or was coordinated with policy in England, Wales, or ...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517312
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Overall spend on agricultural subsidy IT system since 2016: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on its agricultural subsidy IT system overall since 2016, with a breakdown of all costs and per year?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508243
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Clarification of Scottish Government's social media policy: FOI release

As you may be aware, using social media to denigrate your employer is treated as "gross misconduct" and usually results in dismissal. Does this apply to employees of the Scottish Government? I regularly see a member of your management "trolling" any post from the Scottish Government/SNP MPs and MSPs, First Minister. As...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600511076
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of meeting requests from For Women Scotland: FOI release

How many requests have been made by For Women Scotland for meetings with the Scottish Government in the last 12 months, and could you supply whether they were accepted or rejected and the reasons for this?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508036
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Details of live data and telephony contracts: FOI release

Information in relation to the following services: Local Area Network, Wide Area Network, Data Centres, Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Unified Comms / Telephony, Contact Centre & Mobile. For each service, please could you share the following details for any live contracts currently in place: Contract Start Date Con...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600506383
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Assurance process information for software-based data erasure of end of life IT equipment: FOI release

The following recorded information held by your department regarding assurance processes for software based data erasure of end of life IT equipment. For clarity, this request relates solely to software based data destruction. Please exclude physical destruction methods such as shredding, crushing, degaussing or disin...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600506921
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on Scottish Government Net Zero campaign: FOI release

With reference to the campaign to highlight heat pump installation and the need to drive less announced on 11th February 2026 - the total sum of money budgeted by the Scottish Government to spend on said campaign, and an itemisation of how and where this campaign funding is expected to be spent on each of the heat pump...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600506933
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Winter Fuel Payment queries: FOI release

In relation to the Winter Fuel Payment: Request for information 1: In which months recipients are scheduled to receive their Winter Fuel Payment. Request for information 2: What steps were taken to inform recipients of the expected timing of their payment, including any letters or other forms of communication issued....

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508819
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Total spend by the Scottish Government related to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

The total spend by the Scottish Government related to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 including any spend on the recent consultation related to this Act. (Please can this be broken up into categories of spend).

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600504057
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Exclusion of deer forests from Small Business Bonus Scheme and Fresh Start relief eligibility: FOI release

In terms of the Small Business Bonus Scheme for 2026-27 how does the Scottish Government plan to determine if venison has entered or will enter the human food chain to allow deer forests to be eligible for rates relief?

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600510518
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Number of times various websites accessed by Scottish Government devices: FOI release

I would like to know how many times in the past six months Scottish Government devices (computers, laptops, phones, anything that can access the internet) accessed the following links/websites: 1. http://x.com/benjamin_harrop 2. http://x.com/PeterTodd519926 3. http://x.com/DvdHmltn 4. http://x.com/JohnSmytheInves 5. h...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600507227
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of design and creation of Qualifications Scotland's logo: FOI release

The cost of the design and creation of Qualifications Scotland's logo Please also confirm if this design was sourced externally or produced by a member of SQA or Scottish Government staff.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508176
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding public consultation on next Northern Isles Ferry Services contract: FOI release

In accordance with Freedom of Information legislation, please answer the following regarding the public consultation on the next Northern Isles Ferry Services contract (NIFS4). 1. Please provide the total costs of the (i) written consultation and (ii) the in-person engagement events held in Lerwick, Kirkwall and Strom...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600506946
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Organisational structure for Digital Services within Education Scotland: FOI release

The organisational structure for Digital Services, including the director, director‑1, and director‑2 levels. At the director‑1 level, you asked for confirmation of whether each post is filled by a FTE or a contractor. At the director‑2 level, you requested details on the number and types of resources.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600507593
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Online misogyny campaign advertising costs: FOI release

The total cost to the Scottish Government for their recent advertising campaign related to online misogynistic content.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600507153
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector