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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Legal costs for the judicial review brought by For Women Scotland versus Scottish Ministers: FOI release

The full details of the costs incurred by the Scottish Government to date in respect of legal costs for the judicial review brought by For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, in regards to the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill. In referring to costs you asked for the costs paid out to...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462004
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of legal action disputing definition of the term Woman: FOI release

The total cost of the recent legal action undertaken by the Scottish Government in its support of the definition of the term Woman.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462236
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Supreme Court case costs for the definition of a woman: FOI release

You asked after the Supreme Court definition of what a woman is, I demand to know the total cost to the public purse of the SNP government's ludicrous actions in defending their position on this matter.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462448
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Legal costs of Supreme Court Case: FOI release

In regards to the supreme court case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, what was the legal cost associated with this case?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462463
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a Woman: FOI release

The total costs incurred by The Scottish Government in relation to other development, promotion, and subsequent defence of policies or legal positions involving the definition of the term ‘women’ - particularly where it concerns the gender identity alongside, or in place of biological sex. Please include: 1. Legal co...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462238
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

For Women Scotland versus Scottish Government legal case information: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent defending the For Women Scotland v Scottish Government legal case, which concluded on April 16. If possible, please may I have a break down of costs: For example, £x on hotel accommodation, £y on legal fees, £z on travel? How many Scottish Government staff have been involved i...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462387
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Contraceptives purchased for distribution in Scottish Government main buildings: FOI release

The number of condoms purchased for distribution in the Scottish Government’s main buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow, for example in condom machines in men’s bathrooms, in each financial year from 2021/22 to date. Break this down by the cost of purchasing these condoms in each of the financial years.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462485
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Costs associated with Supreme Court ruling: FOI release

I still would like to request full disclosure of all Scottish Government costs associated with their legal case taken to the Supreme Court regarding the equalities act. For lack of dubiety all costs include Legal Fees paid Cost of officials time dealing with case Any other associated costs such as travel costs etc.

FOI released 75 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500463400
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Business Improvement Districts Policy Changes (BIDs): FOI release

Access to any documents, correspondence, reports, or ministerial briefings from 2017-2019 related to the changes in the role of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Scotland, specifically the transition to ‘Improvement Districts’. This includes (but is not limited to): Internal communications between Scottish Gov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500456342
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government's letter to House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence related to the drafting of Shona Robison‘s letter to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee, dated 16th January 2025. In addition, please answer the following three questions: 1. When did John Swinney become aware of the contents of this letter? ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500459046
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Draft NHS Gender Transitioning Guide: FOI release

a) The most senior Scottish Government official involved in the development process of the draft guide. b) The respective directorate and policy areas for Scottish Government officials involved in the development process of the draft guide. c) The respective unions involved in the development process of the draft gui...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500459424
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to Stonewall UK: FOI release

From the published accounts of Stonewall UK for year ended 31st March 2024, the following entries appear under the heading ‘income from charitable activities’ on pages 32 and 33: Scottish Government £ 106,505 NHS Scotland £ 38,878 Scottish Government £101,613 No further information on what the amounts were awarded fo...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500459908
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Minister for Public Finance's efficiency drive documentation: FOI release

4. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about Ivan McKee's efficiency push, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, from the last month? - https://uk.news.yahoo.com/ll-turbocharge-efficiency-drivewelfare-17535172...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.27(1) s.38 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500461804
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Non-harassment order statistics: FOI release

You asked for an amendment of the answer in relation to a previous FOI disclosure relating to the issue of non-harassment orders in the sentencing of cases of domestic abuse and other crimes with domestic abuse aggravators by court type applied (FOI/202500462174). This is your new request: “Please can you provide the...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500464468
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Education Scotland staff networks information: FOI release

You asked for the following information for financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25: A list of all the staff networks at the organisation. Whether each network receives internal funding and, if so, how much (please express annually for the last four financial years). How much FTE equivalent staff time each network is enti...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462394
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings attended by the First Minister at Tartan Week: FOI release

I understand that First Minister John Swinney attended New York City Tartan Week on behalf of the Scottish Government. Please provide me with: 1. A list of meetings attended by the First Minster, along with all other attendees of these meetings. 2. A list of any other meetings attended by Scottish Government official...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.28(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500461357
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Copies of Social Research Framework tenders: FOI release

Copies of the 7 successful tenders for Lot 3 of the recent Social Research Framework.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500463102
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Assynt and Coigach Protection Order Area queries: EIR release

1. Is there a Liaison Committee for the Assynt and Coigach Protection Area? 2. If so, who are its members and how are they appointed; when did they last meet? 3. Please provide us with a copy of each of it 5 most recent reports. 4. Inform us if any Water Wardens have been appointed for the Assynt Coigach area, if so...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
EIR/202500464199
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Hamilton investigation - publication of report: FOI Review

Original Request 202500459564 In regards to the below FOI, request 5: "In response to your fifth question, Mr Hamilton was advised of the publication of the report at 16:35 on 22 March 2021. He received a link to the publication at 16:39, but was not separately sent a copy by email." 1) Does this mean that Mr Hamilt...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500464619 - Review of 202500459564
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Passivhaus energy efficiency standards correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence held about Passivhaus energy efficiency standards and how much they will cost including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis from the last three months. On 17 April 2025, Scottish Government officials asked if you could clarify your ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462000
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Ministerial salary increase timing and messaging records: FOI release

Access to records related to the timing and public messaging of the recent ministerial salary increase. Specifically: 1. **Internal Communications:** - Emails, meeting minutes, and memos between the Office of the First Minister and the Public Relations teams discussing how the timing of the announcement was chosen. - ...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462016
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial meetings regarding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete: EIR release

Minutes of Mr McLennan and Ms Somerville’s meetings with Aberdeen City Council about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
EIR/202500463350
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government employee accident at work statistics: FOI release

For each year of 2017, 2018 and 2019, the number of accidents at work formally recorded amongst all Scottish government employees, including the headcount of employees for each year For the same years, the headcount of employees who were required to work in government offices and the number of accidents at work in each...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462252
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Community and Locally Owned Energy in Scotland report: FOI release

The Energy Savings Trust have recently published the latest edition of the Community and Locally Owned Energy in Scotland report covering the figures for 2024: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/report/community-and-locally-owned-energy-in-scotland-2024-report/ The associated methodology document shows non-cumulative an...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-21
Reference
FOI/202500462674
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector