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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Scottish Government R100 scheme fibre optic broadband Isle of Colonsay: FOI release

The following information: The fibre cable has been laid to Colonsay under a SG R100 scheme and is due for roll out before 2028 according to Openreach. 1. Can you provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Openreach since January 1, 2023, in respect of the fibre provision to Colonsay. 2. All corre...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500490628
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Asylum seekers correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Housing regarding asylum policy and the accommodation of asylum seekers and/or refugees in Scotland. Information s...

FOI not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500489706
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

New Struan School operated by Scottish Autism: FOI release

1. Annual pupil roll data (2006–2025): The total number of pupils on roll for each academic year since the school’s registration/opening (approx. 2006/07) to the most recent available year (2024/25 or 2025/26 if available). The school’s registered maximum capacity for each year. Any notes or remarks attached to those ...

FOI not held 70 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.6 s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500488807
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussions and community considerations regarding enhance care’s Townend Care Home, Symington (Ayrshire): FOI release

1. Care Homes situated within a private estate with other private home owners where all gardens meet with no boundary fences - would you say this is an acceptable location ? 2. Care Home situated in a private estate with no street lighting with Teenagers and Pensioners living adjacent to the care home and need to walk...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.15(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492061
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

New Mull Campus queries: FOI release

1) The quantum/amount of funding that Argyll & Bute Council will receive for the new campus on Mull depended on the preferred site being determined. The site has been selected but the project has been paused pending the outcome of a Judicial Review. Has the amount of funding been determined if so, how much will the Cou...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.4 s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493252
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 on the Scottish Whisky Industry: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence, including emails, briefing notes, memos, and meeting minutes, relating to the impact of United States tariffs introduced in 2025 under President Donald Trump on the Scottish whisky industry. This should include communications between Scottish Government officials and representa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493229
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment applications: FOI release

All applications for Adult Disability Payment, where the applicant applied under mental health and hidden disabilities, broken down for years 2020-2024 and until 2025, to date: Your request for information 1: How many applications were received each year? ​​​​​​​Your request for information 2: How many applications w...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500494098
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council regarding New Mull /Tobermory Campus: FOI release

Information in relation to the New Mull Campus/Tobermory Campus: Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Islands Team and Argyll & Bute Council giving them advice re the Islands Act including undertaking Island Impact Assessments. Please may I have any records held of any contact between the Isla...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493258
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland: FOI release

I am seeking two pieces of information on Adult Disability Payment data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland. Request for information 1: A month count of claimants claiming Psychiatric Disorders and Neurological diseases from February 2022 to February 2025 for: a. South Lanarkshire and b. Scotland Request for informat...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493196
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill information: FOI release

1. Any Data Protection Impact Assessments, Child Rights & Wellbeing Impact Assessments, or risk registers created for proposals under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (2024-25) relating to: a) cross-agency information sharing for safeguarding/welfare; b) school responsibilities and data processing; c) commissi...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4 s.17(2) s.17 s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492251
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Transport Scotland Active Travel funding: FOI release

To request detail of organisations which have received grants from the Scottish Government, via Transport Scotland, in the past 8 years, to: 1. Purchase cycling equipment, including cycles 2. Maintain cycles 3. Increase access to cycling in local communities I am only seeking this information for the following loca...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.70
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492164
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National review of responses to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation documentation: FOI release

All documents held by the Scottish Government relating to the establishment, remit, governance, and operation of the national review of responses to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, announced on 4 December 2025 and that this should include: 1. The formal terms of reference of the review. 2. Governance...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.4 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500497247
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

GP walk-in clinic information: FOI release

The cost spent to date on developing plans for the proposed 15 GP walk-in clinics. Any briefing documents presented to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and/or the First Minister on the planned GP walk-in clinics since 1 January 2025. A list of the locations that are under consideration to host a GP walk...

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492143
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Homicide charges and convictions aggravated by the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016: FOI release

1. The total number of homicide charges aggravated by s 1 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 between 2016 and present with a female accused. 2. The total number of homicide charges aggravated by s 1 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 between 2016 and present with a m...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500493944
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding council filter protections: FOI release

1. All recorded correspondence between First Minister, John Swinney, and Cabinet Secretary for Education, Jenny Gilruth, related to case number 202400435364. 2. All correspondence between Education Scotland officials and Glasgow City Council officials which was referred to in a letter sent to parents on 14 October 202...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500490941
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise funding to companies manufacturing military equipment: FOI release

1. What companies have Scottish Enterprise been funding, to date, that have known records of supplying weapons/arms components to Israel? 2. Which of those companies has now had that funding terminated? 3. On what specific date was the termination of that funding put into effect? 4. Will the termination of such fund...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500493351
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment (ADP) review statistics: 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 Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Request for information 1: The average length of a review period for Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Request for information 2: The ...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500489988
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Hybrid working 40% target statistics: FOI release

Under FOISA please can I know the percentage of the civil service that meet the government’s target of 40% of time spent in the office. If possible, can you also let me know how many staff come in 1 day or less each week, if any staff expected to be coming in 40% of the time have been working remotely this entire calen...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492578
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister's trip to Malawi and Zambia: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full expenses from John Swinney's trip to Malawi and Zambia in October, including how many officials accompanied him, and their full expenses, including flight costs, accommodation and other expenses? 2. Could you supply all briefings and minutes/notes from meetings John Swinney held in Malawi a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491454
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Affidavit in relation to the Hamilton Report: FOI release

From the legal advice released in October 2024 following SIC decision notice 193/2024 on page 87: “An affidavit from [redacted – section 38(1)(b)] as former head of the Secretariat about the arrangements was provided to OSIC as additional evidence.” 1) I request the above affidavit, as well any other affidavits provi...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(1) s.14(2) s.14 s.14O s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491548
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Consolidated accounts fraud case information: FOI release

1) The Scottish Government's consolidated accounts state there were "a total of 75 cases of fraud and 11 cases of suspected or attempted fraud were recorded in addition to 1 case of error and 3 cases of third party grant fraud were reported". Could you provide further details on each instance, and in relation to the th...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.35 s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491626
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland fraud and error payments: FOI release

Request for information 1: Confirm for each of the benefits administered and paid by Social Security Scotland, the cost of payments made in error in for the following years: 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and so far in 2025-26. Please break this down by cost for each individual benefit. Request for information 2: Confir...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500492596
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government 'A Fresh Start with Independence' publication costs and access statistics: FOI release

How many times has the publication 'A Fresh Start with Independence' been downloaded since it's launch. You asked if this could be broken down: by day country from which is was accessed You also asked if we could provide the overall costs involved in producing the document, including any printing and design costs, or...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.8 s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500492880
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector