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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Energy market arrangements in an independent Scotland: FOI release

During the "It's Scotland’s Energy" debate at Holyrood on 28th May 2026, Michael Marra asked Stephen Gethins how independence would deliver a third off energy bills. This was Stephen Gethin's response: "You could do stuff like having a social contract, for example. A social tariff, for instance, that would help lower ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518765
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Report listing Scottish Government devices that have accessed a particular website: FOI release

in regard to the recent FOI response of 19 May 2026, with the reference FOI:202600515837, is the following: I have provided A SNIPPET FROM THE REPORT to illustrate how the hits can be generated and how they have been grouped. The different colours represent a grouped ‘hit’ from an individual. Would it be possible to ...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600521156
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui road maintenance details: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui in October 2024. In particular, we require the following information: - Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all road maintenance tasks undertaken to the A82 road at...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600522455
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Full content of written briefings prepared for the purpose of briefing new Ministers: FOI release

1. The full content of written briefings (or similar) prepared between the dissolution of the sixth session of the Scottish Parliament and Tuesday 19 May 2026 (inclusive) for the purpose of briefing new (or re-appointed) Ministers, including the First Minister, in relation to specified subject areas; and 2. The dates ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518776
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Flooding & drainage works on A7: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, in the immediate vicinity of Brierybank Ewes, Langholm, DG13 OHJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600522163
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Independence referendum social media post analysis: FOI release

With regards this Scottish Government post on 26 May 2026: https://x.com/scotgov/status/2059331720365637860?s=20 The motion S7M-00105 passed by the Scottish Parliament on the same date was deliberately worded to be limited to the devolution of the powers to hold an independence referendum. This is clearly not the sam...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518359
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefings regarding the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

1. All records of briefings provided to the Deputy First Minister or any Scottish Government Minister regarding Peter Murrell's criminal charges between January 2026 and May 2026. 2. Specifically, any records relating to a briefing on 19 February 2026 when the Lord Advocate briefed the Deputy First Minister on Peter M...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518392
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Russia trading analysis: FOI release

In 2022, the Scottish Government appealed for all companies to break off trading relations with Russia. Could you supply any analysis undertaken of whether businesses did this, from the last nine months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518524
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Agricultural Reform Implementation Oversight Board meeting papers: EIR release

Copies of the papers provided to the 23 September 2023 meeting of the Agricultural Reform Implementation Oversight Board, including slides used as presentations by officials.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 8 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600521973
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Funeral Support Payment statistics: FOI release

You asked us to provide information relating to Funeral Support Payment for each financial year from 2020-21 to 2024-25 inclusive, or the most recent five financial years for which data is held. Request for information 1: The total number of Funeral Support Payment applications received. Request for information 2: ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518546
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Records relating to calls for a public inquiry into the Lockerbie air disaster: FOI release

Records held by the Scottish Government relating to calls for a public inquiry or further inquiry into the Lockerbie bombing in the period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2012, including Ministerial briefings, internal correspondence, policy advice, decision records, records of meetings, correspondence with UK G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518615
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Expansion of Breakfast Clubs to all Primary School aged children information: FOI release

Information in relation to the Scottish Government’s announcement on 14 January 2026 pertaining to the proposed expansion of breakfast clubs: 1. Please can you provide a breakdown of how the figure of £44 million has been arrived at? How has this been costed? What fee has been assumed for each child to attend the serv...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.3
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518484
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Forestry tree species data: EIR release

Please share any data or information held by FLS which includes assessments/estimates of the tree makeup of FLS land by species. If FLS holds any equivalent from previous years, please share data from the last five years.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/ 202600521555
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Policy information on health in Scotland impacted by commercial industries: FOI release

Details of published or centrally held government policies, strategies, or frameworks (from January 2023 to present [1 June 2026]) that address the influence of commercial industries on health in Scotland specifically in relation to the alcohol, and tobacco, gambling, and highly processed foods (e.g. foods high in fat,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600519126
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister's meetings with the Lord Advocate on specific dates: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the dates the First Minister John Swinney had meetings with the Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain in 2025 & 2026. Plus the minutes of the meetings

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.28(1) s.28 s.30 s.32(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518084
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Electronic communications and pension recalculations: FOI release

1) The number and % of communications submitted through Contact Us, or other electronic means, which are unanswered after 3 and 6 months, in each of the past 5 years. I am not counting an automated response acknowledging receipt as an answer. 2) Where individuals have a backdated payrise applied after their retiral, i...

FOI clarification 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518179
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of Ministerial attendance at the World Cup: FOI release

Which MSPs will be attending the World Cup in the USA when Holyrood is still sitting and whether the cost is to the taxpayer or if they are paid for out of personal funds.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600519025
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment (ADP) tribunal statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: The current average waiting time (in weeks) for an independent tribunal review following a disputed Adult Disability Payment (ADP) decision in the North Ayrshire region. Request for information 2: The total number of ADP tribunal files that have currently been awaiting a hearing date for l...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.30
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518742
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Awards made under Equality and Human Rights and Equally Safe funds: FOI Review

Original request 202600516948 Can you please provide a list of the organisations, and amounts granted, that have been awarded funding under the Equality and Human Rights fund or the Equally Safe fund, commencing 01 April 2026?

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600522109 Review of 202600516948
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding allocation to the Scottish Football Association “Extra Time Programme” 2026–2027: FOI release

For the Scottish Government’s financial allocation to the Scottish Football Association for the “Extra Time Programme for the year 2026-2027. You also requested the breakdown to individual clubs and the management fee to the SFA.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600520360
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Dementia Strategy Delivery Plan: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the implementation of the Scottish Government publication “Dementia in Scotland: Everyone’s Story - Delivery Plan 2024-2026”, published in February 2024, including any formal progress reports, implementation updates, or status summaries produced by or for the Scottish Government re...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518366
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Expense claim controls for Scottish Government employees and Ministers: FOI release

All I want to know is what controls are in place for expense claims from a governance and accountability perspective. For the SNP, Scottish Government and Scottiah Parliament. Any other political parties are welcome - can we just focus on SNP, SG, SP for the PO purpose of my initial email.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600520552
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland - Bus fare cap pilot evaluation and reimbursement data: FOI release

1. The Reimbursement Formula: The specific formula or methodology used by Transport Scotland to calculate the financial reimbursement paid to private bus operators for revenue lost due to the implementation of the £2 fare cap. 2. Basis of Calculation: Clarification on whether the reimbursement calculation uses the ope...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600517785
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Creative Scotland funding for Non-Binary Reinterpretation of Scottish History: FOI release

Please provide details of funding for the “Non-Binary Reinterpretation of Scottish History” project, including: 1. Total amount awarded. 2. Activities delivered. 3. Outcomes reported. 4. Any final evaluation.

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518251
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector