Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 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 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Social Security Scotland device and IT services data: FOI release

Request for information 1: Can you please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation for the following? Desktop PCs Laptops Mobile Phones Printers Multi Functional Devices (MFDs) Tablets Physical Servers Storage Devices (for example: NAS, SAN) Networking Infrastructure (for example: Switches, Routers, I...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.35(1) s.33(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500489453
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting information and spend on Changing Places Toilets: FOI release

1. Details of all meetings that have taken place between September 2023 and October 21, 2025, inclusive, between the Scottish Government and relevant stakeholders regarding the pledge made in the 2021/22 Programme for Government to invest £10 million in new Changing Places toilets. 2. How much has been spent of the £1...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500490005
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (REMO) statistics: FOI release

Information regarding the current and recent backlog of cases handled under the Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (REMO) system in Scotland. You specifically asked if we could provide: 1. The number of REMO cases received by the Scottish Central Authority in each of the past five years (or the most recent ...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500490084
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Ending conversion practices in Scotland consultation analysis: FOI release

On 7th October 2025, the Scottish Government published ‘Ending conversion practices in Scotland - consultation analysis: SG response’. The report included the following section: 11. Through analysis of responses and extensive engagement with stakeholders, we recognise that there are specific parts of our proposals whe...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500488658
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis Centre meetings and correspondence: FOI release

1. When did a member of the Scottish Government last meet with a representative of Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis Centre? 2. Please can you share the minutes of any meeting noted in (1)? 3. When did a member of the Scottish Government last write to Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis Centre? 4. Please can you share the cor...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500488830
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and Other Relevant Information (ORI) information: FOI release

A. ORI usage & outcomes (10-year view, where held) 1. In the last 10 years, how many individuals had Other Relevant Information (ORI) included on a PVG/Disclosure where there was: No charge, A charge but no conviction, An acquittal. 2. How many individuals remain on a PVG barred list despite having no criminal convi...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.5 s.17(1) s.14 s.14A s.15 s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500488918
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Child Disability Payment (CDP) reviews: FOI release

You requested information regarding review periods, specifically the set time for Social Security Scotland to check if an individual is still entitled to Child Disability Payment (CDP). Request for information 1: The average length of a review period for Child Disability Payment (CDP). Request for information 2: T...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500489985
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government’s scheme to boost key workers in rural areas houses: FOI release

1. How many homes have been approved under the Scottish government’s scheme to boost key workers in rural areas and how many have been utilised? - could this be broken down into each region? 2. Could you supply any analysis undertaken for or by the Scottish Government about how many affordable home developments stopped...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500491071
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meetings held between Scottish Government ministers and the Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP): FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and their special advisers and Keith Brown MSP. This should include all email correspondence with and from his MSP email, SNP email and any other email accounts used by Keith Brown since 6 May 2025. 2. All meetings (including virtual) Keith Brown MSP has atte...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500487575
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Reporting discrepancy and grant claim submissions by Advice Direct Scotland: FOI release

Following on from my response of 10 October 2025 (ref 202500486783) you requested: Any section of the Energy & Post grant agreement, schedules, or related guidance that explains how the “< 5 % abandonment-rate” or “80 % answered within 60 seconds" and such KPIs are measured, reported, or audited by the Scottish Govern...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488917
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding interim or contingency workers engaged in the Social Security Programme: FOI Review

Original request 202500485221 I am requesting information about interim or contingency workers engaged in the Social Security Programme. For the purposes of this request, “interim or contingency workers” includes all agency staff, consultants, contractors, temporary staff, fixed-term hires brought in via an external r...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.21(4) s.17(1) s.33(2) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-19
Reference
FOI/202500485258 Review of 202500485221
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) revenue collected between 1 January 2023 to 31 August 2025 by: Transaction type (residential, non-residential, mixed-use). Transaction value bands. Any exemptions or reliefs applied (e.g., first-time buyers, multiple dwellings, charitable organ...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.2 s.1 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500484993
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Formal complaints made about Scottish Government Ministers under the Ministerial Code: FOI release

Following information regarding formal complaints made about Scottish Government Ministers (including former Ministers) under the Ministerial Code, covering the period from 1 May 2021 to the present: How many formal complaints have been made about Ministers under the Ministerial Code since 1 May 2021, broken down by y...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts whatsapp s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485304
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Funding to the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) each year: FOI release

1. Annual Allocation: How much funding the Scottish Government allocates to the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) each year. 2. Recipients: The number of individuals who receive EMA payments each year. Please provide this information broken down by financial year for the past five years.

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486755
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland A77 road information – Turnberry to Girvan: FOI release

I’m wondering if you would be able to share some information on the A77 between Turnberry and Girvan. We are looking to do a feasibility assessment for large vehicle access off the A77 close to Girvan and would appreciate if we could have access to the following information: Traffic statistics on the road, ideally bro...

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486778
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deaths linked to obesity data: FOI release

Since 2021 - any figures, estimates, or studies held by the Scottish Government regarding the number of deaths linked to obesity in Scotland, including any year-on-year changes between 2021 and 2025 if held.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485563
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Salary sacrifice scheme information: FOI release

1. the number of phones bought via a salary sacrifice scheme by employees in your department, in the tax years 2023-24 and 2024-25 (detailed separately), and b) the total value of those purchases. 2. the number of laptops bought via a salary sacrifice scheme by employees in your department, in the tax years 2023-24 an...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484827
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) board member appointment information: FOI release

You asked for information on the “changing legal requirements” which had impacted the appointment of three new members to the board of Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS), specifically: 1. A detailed explanation of the specific legal changes referenced in relation to CHS appointments. 2. A list of other public bodies,...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484747
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector, Work and skills

Council Tax enforcement: FOI release

1. Policy Documents Governing Summary Warrants Internal guidance, memos, or statutory interpretation documents relating to the use of summary warrants for council tax enforcement Legal justification for bypassing judicial hearings and denying debtors the right to rebut 2. Council Tax Redistribution Breakdown Percent...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.19 s.30 s.17(1) s.84 s.81
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOi/202500484756
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Fairness and diversity impact of online assessments in recruitment queries: FOI release

1. Assessment Design and Use The criteria and scoring methodology used in any online assessments that contribute to candidate shortlisting, including how "suitability" or other composite scores are derived. A list of all third-party providers (e.g., psychometric test publishers or platforms) currently used for online ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485953
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information on the peak fares campaign: FOI release

1. Please provide any correspondences across all four organisations which show how the 'for good' term came about with regards to this campaign and whether any consideration was given to whether it was a truthful statement to be making. 2. Also, can you please confirm whether the Scottish Government, Scotrail or Trans...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500482827
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Blue Badge scheme “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion information: FOI release

You asked for further information in relation to the Blue Badge scheme in Scotland, specifically the “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion introduced via the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/72)

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.17(1) s.36 s.36(1) s.4(3B) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500482421
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Recorded guidance on Holocaust curriculum in schools: FOI release

Any guidance documents, policy frameworks, internal correspondence, or training materials relating to the framing, delivery, or symbolic structuring of Holocaust education in Scottish schools. Any recorded rationale for the inclusion of Holocaust education across multiple subjects (e.g. History, English, Drama, Art, PS...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500482426
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Costs of Scots language plays for schools initiative: FOI release

1. The full costs associated with the production and distribution of the new series of Scots language plays for schools, as announced by the Depute First Minister at a Glasgow printworks. 2. A breakdown of any contracts awarded, including the name of suppliers/organisations involved in the printing, publishing, or dis...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500482581
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector