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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School exclusion data: FOI release

You asked for the data on the exclusion incidents motivation or contributory factor (where known), including homophobia/sexual orientation, separate to the reason for exclusion, but that this is not published. Ideally I would like to see the data for at least 5 years, but 10 would be preferable.

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600520922
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Statutory duty to act on evidence of Police and/or institutional corruption query: FOI release

Does the Permanent Secretary have any legal or statutory obligation (including under the Police Reform Act 2002, associated regulations, or statutory guidance) to refer or otherwise present credible evidence of police and or Institutional corruption to any appropriate authority for investigation? Please answer “Yes” o...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600512350
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on translation and interpretation services: FOI release

1. Estimated or actual total spend across Scotland on translation and interpretation services for asylum seekers and refugees in the last three years. 2. Breakdown by service area (housing, health, education, social care, policing).

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600517250
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment fraudulent claim investigation data: FOI release

Since the establishment of the Adult Disability Payment in Scotland, please provide the total number of investigations launched by Social Security Scotland into possible fraudulent claims. Break down this total number into the following three categories: Request for information 1: Investigation concluded - no fraud d...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509562
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment ineligible claim information: FOI release

Request for information 1: Could you supply how many requests Social Security Scotland have made to claimants to pay back Adult Disability Payments, and how much this was worth overall and how many said yes and no, and how much was handed back? Request for information 2: What is the average time between an interview w...

FOI clarification 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509880
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Software based data destruction assurance information: FOI release

To avoid any misunderstanding, I would like to clarify the distinction I am drawing. I am not questioning the adequacy of your processes or suggesting anything is being done incorrectly. My enquiry relates solely to the type of recorded assurance held by your organisation. A certificate or record confirming that an er...

FOI clarification 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.17
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600511035
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding seized Russian oil tanker in the Moray Firth: FOI release

1/ The Russian tanker arrested by the USA which is lying in Moray Firth of Scotland, who is responsible for this vessel ? 2/ How long will she be anchored in Moray Firth ? 3/ Who is paying the day rate for the hire of vessels which are standing by the tanker and what are the day rates ? 4/ Who gave permission for th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600508063
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Adult neurodevelopmental assessment and support provision across NHS Boards correspondence: FOI release

1. A copy of the letter, email, briefing, template, or other correspondence sent by the Scottish Government’s Director of Mental Health to all Health Boards seeking clarification on adult neurodevelopmental assessment and support provision. 2. The date this correspondence was sent. 3. A list of all NHS Boards contact...

FOI clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.5 s.6 s.8 s.9 s.4 s.17(1) s.10 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516637
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Serco NorthLink Ferries income and expenditure statistics: FOI release

(1) How much income has Serco NorthLink Ferries posted in the last five years of the NIFS3 contract? Please show a total but also include a breakdown for ticket sales, cabin bookings, pod bookings, restaurant sales, bar sales, shop sales (including vending machines), gambling machines, cinema ticket sales and vehicle b...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600508059
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) and meeting details: FOI release

1. The full membership list of SCIEG from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request, including names, professional affiliations, and organisational roles where recorded. 2. The dates of all SCIEG meetings held from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request. 3. Any minutes, notes, summaries, agendas, action points, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516502
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) correspondence in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

This request concerns Lesley Blair MBE, BABTAC, the Joint Council for Cosmeic Practitioners, known as the JCCP, and Professor David Sines, in relation to Scottish Government work on non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation. Please provide the following recorded information. 1. Scottish Government awareness of Lesl...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516357
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice: FOI release

Scottish Government records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice, announced on or around 18 March 2026. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Glasgow Caledonian University and/or various named individuals concerning the course and for...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516504
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 information: FOI release

Information the Scottish Government holds relating to The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.25(1) s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516346
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Public sector procurement rules query: FOI release

At the end of September 2025, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights added a number of companies to its blacklist of companies conducting business in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel. Please confirm how the rules governing public sector procurement undertaken in Scotland have...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516322
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Project Gigabit In Scotland Lot 5 information: FOI release

Please provide a list of actual UPRNs that will receive public subsidy intervention delivered by GoFibre under Lot 5 of PGiS. Please provide a list of UPRNs which were in scope in the PGiS Lot 5 tender but have been excluded from the awarded contract with the reason why they were excluded (i.e. commercial build planned...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516639
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland employee data: FOI release

You asked for information on formal complaints logged against staff members at Education Scotland for the last four financial years (2021/22 to 2024/25 to date). Specifically: A. A breakdown for the entire organisation as well as (A) The Inspectorate (HMIE) and (B) Education Scotland (Non-Inspectorate functions). B. ...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-20
Reference
FOI/202600504601
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Council tax on second homes: FOI release

1. Your request You asked: "I’d like to know if an Island Communities Impact Assessment was undertaken in relation to removing the cap on the council tax premium for second homes. If so, please provide me with a copy. If not, was an explanation ever given as to why not, as required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-20
Reference
FOI/202600506992
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland spend data 2021-26: FOI release

Request for information 1: The total amount spent on corporate functions by your organisation in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also break this down by the type of function – for example, human resources. Request for information 2: The total amount of money spent fix...

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.12
Published
2026-07-20
Reference
FOI/202600504427
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications and governance oversight of key partners within the Scottish entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem: FOI Review

Original request 202600511125 This is in relation to your request entitled Tech Ecosystem Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) held by the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-20
Reference
FOI/202600515761 Review of 202600511125
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Home and hybrid working policies for Scottish Government staff: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: 1. What is the Scottish Government's current hybrid working policy, including the minimum number of days per week or month that staff in hybrid roles...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.5 s.8 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-15
Reference
FOI/202600515340
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) roundtable correspondence concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Your request was for “information relating to the ministerial roundtable held at the Scottish Parliament on 13 June 2024 concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures, reportedly convened by the Scottish Medical Aesthetics Safety Group (SMASG) and sponsored by Miles Briggs MSP” You asked for: 1. Any briefing notes prep...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.5 s.28 s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-15
Reference
FOI/202600516465
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) information: FOI release

1. Existence and Details of Treatment Pathways: Are there nationally or locally established treatment protocols or pathways for FND within Scotland? If so, please provide copies of these protocols or guidelines, including any updates or revisions. 2. Healthcare Services and Clinics: The number and locations of clini...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-15
Reference
FOI/202600515100
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Audit reviews which relate to organisational culture, internal controls and customer service: FOI release

Materials of any and all audit reviews or any reviews conducted by Scottish Government education or audit staff of the SAAS which relate to organisational culture, internal controls, customer service etc.for 2025-2026.

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-14
Reference
FOI/202600513632
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Food for Life programme information: FOI release

Records specifically regarding the Food for Life programme delivered by the Soil Association, including: 1. Updated figures on Scottish Government funding for the Food for Life program delivered by the Soil Association for each financial year from 2024/2025 onwards. 2. Emails exchanged between the Scottish Government...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2026-07-14
Reference
FOI/202600514959
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector