Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

10,099releases indexed
17,806attachments found
28.1avg calendar days
4,062partially withheld
2023-11-23oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,062 unclear 2,725 not held 1,538 released 733 already published 388 cost limit 353 clarification 156 withheld 113 transferred 31

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2659 s.20 2169 s.34(1) 1999 s.39(2) 1766 s.30 1632 s.17(1) 1340 s.25(1) 1226 s.10(4) 1093 s.11(2) 886 s.29(1) 663 s.2 568 s.6(1) 450

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 641 releases · 28.0 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 590 releases · 28.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 408 releases · 29.0 avg days Marine Directorate 377 releases · 26.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 371 releases · 25.8 avg days Economic Development Directorate 308 releases · 39.5 avg days People Directorate 307 releases · 24.2 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 294 releases · 32.2 avg days
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Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI Review

Original Request 202500496386 I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashb...

FOI clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17 s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500499440 - Review of 202500496386
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

M8 Woodside Viaduct Permanent Solution: EIR release

At the Woodside Hall public consultation on the M8 Woodside Viaduct today 4 March a display 'Approach 3: Remove' included findings produced by a consultant showing what the effect of removing a section of the motorway viaduct M8 at Cowcaddens would be using traffic modelling. The display of the results of traffic mode...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.5 s.7 s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509623
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the Finnieston building in Glasgow: FOI release

I am looking to get information on the 2019 Platform building in Glasgow. The 2.0-acre site in Central Quay was supposed to be a regeneration project to build 498 BTR units – planning permission granted earlier in 2019. A previous FOI stated, " We are currently considering a Building Scotland Fund application for this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509869
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

NHS Scotland staffing and on-site medical prescriber requirement: FOI release

1. All documents (briefings, emails, minutes, analyses) that consider the impact of requiring a prescriber to be on‑site for non‑surgical aesthetic procedures on (a) NHS Scotland staffing levels; (b) the availability of prescribers in primary care and hospital settings; and (c) waiting times or service provision within...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508638
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Impact of on‑site medical prescriber requirements on NHS staffing: FOI release

1. All documents (briefings, emails, minutes, analyses) that consider the impact of requiring a prescriber to be on‑site for non‑surgical aesthetic procedures on (a) NHS Scotland staffing levels; (b) the availability of prescribers in primary care and hospital settings; and (c) waiting times or service provision within...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508726
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence (including emails, minutes, letters and briefings) between East Lothian Council and the Scottish Government from 1 January 2025 to present relating specifically to: The Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme The introduction of the 300% funding cap for Cycle 1 flood protection schemes; The financial...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600507161
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS workforce displacement into private aesthetics sector information: FOI release

Information relating to the movement of NHS-employed prescribing clinicians into the private aesthetics (cosmetic medicine) sector and any associated impact on NHS Scotland workforce capacity. 1. Any data held by your organisation regarding NHS-employed prescribing clinicians (including but not limited to medical prac...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600507150
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Greens documentation about the budget: FOI release

1. All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Greens and the Scottish Government about the budget in the last two months. 2. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analys...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600507492
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information in relation to the A82 trunk road northbound: EIR release

Information in relation to the A82 trunk road northbound carriageway at or near Spean Bridge, approximately at the location identified by What3Words reference: grumbles.spot.remix (or nearest recorded chainage reference used by your contractor). 1. “All recorded carriageway defects at this location, including defect I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600507930
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reconviction rate statistics: FOI release

I would like to request statistical information held by Health and Justice Analytical Services relating to reconviction (reoffending) outcomes for men in Scotland. For the most recent offender cohort(s) for which reconviction data are available (for example, 2018–19 onwards), please provide the following: 1. One-year...

FOI cost limit 70 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600509849
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government and KPMG correspondence relating to the NHS Grampian Diagnostic report: FOI Review

Original request 202600503744 1. I would like to request the overall cost of the report commissioned by the Scottish Government and carried out by KPMG relating to NHS Grampian after the health board was placed under special measures. 2. I would also like to request any correspondence between the government and KPMG ...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600508757 Review of 202600503744
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland automated review notifications for Adult Disability Payment (ADP): FOI Review

Original request 202600503214 Request for information 1: The criteria, rules, or conditions that trigger the sending of automated reminder communications (including emails and SMS messages) to clients in relation to ADP reviews. Request for information 2: Whether such automated reminder communications are automatic...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/ 202600507644 Review of 202600503214
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland Engineering & Construction Contract (NEC4 ECC) information: EIR release

You have asked for information relating to any tenders or contracts issued in the last 18 months for construction contract management software or project management software, specifically where the software includes functionality for managing NEC, JCT, or FIDIC contracts. The details you have requested are: 1. A brea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600508262
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Trawling logbook data: EIR release

1. Data of fishing vessel positions where fishing equipment was lowered around Scottish waters over the last 6 years. 2. How many hours each operation with the fishing equipment lasted for. 3. If possible, categorise data by different equipment type and detail the individual vessels by callsign / MMSI number. 4. ERS...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
EIR/202600506391
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Records relating to the cost for the Cabinet Secretary’s COP30 attendance: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request information relating to the compilation and quality assurance of the “total cost information” for the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy’s attendance at COP30, as referenced in Scottish Parliament questions S6W-42412 (answered 16 December 2025...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600506306
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish health boards and/or hospitals currently taking part in the Martha’s Rule pilot: FOI Review

Original request 202500493182 The Scottish Government is currently testing a number of pilots for Martha’s Rule within NHS Scotland, and you are monitoring outcomes and exploring a consistent, nationwide rollout. I would be grateful if you could provide further detail regarding the pilot programme, specifically: A l...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600503820 Review of 202500493182
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the First Minister's international visits: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25 s.27(1) s.28(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600505172
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Education Scotland - School inspection data: FOI release

1. The total number of currently open schools in Scotland (Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools) that have not received a full inspection (or a "short model" inspection) within the following timeframes: More than 5 years ago. More than 10 years ago. More than 15 years ago. 2. The total number of currently open sch...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21 s.76 s.50 s.12 s.10 s.23 s.30 s.2 s.1 s.66 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600504603
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to individuals being banned from licensed premises: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence sent to Scottish Ministers, Special Advisers, or the Scottish Government by: a) Sir Tom Hunter, or on his behalf, and/or b) members of the general public, which relates to requests, suggestions, or representations that individuals be banned from pubs or other licensed premises. 2. Cop...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600505430
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - East Netershield Woodland Creation Scheme correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202500495143 We acknowledge receipt of your email and attached letter issued earlier today. We find ourselves yet again having to issuing further correspondence correcting serious misrepresentation of the facts from our Government representative. This time recording that our correspondence can in no ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.8 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-16
Reference
EIR/202600505213 Review of 202500495143
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highland Council related to Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs): EIR release

You asked for all the correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highland Council related to Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs). In particular: a. Letters, emails and other correspondence to/from Dr Fiona Simpson (Chief Planner and Director of the Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Division at the Scottish G...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-15
Reference
EIR/202600504333
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Government and KPMG correspondence relating to the NHS Grampian Diagnostic report: FOI release

1. I would like to request the overall cost of the report commissioned by the Scottish Government and carried out by KPMG relating to NHS Grampian after the health board was placed under special measures. 2. I would also like to request any correspondence between the government and KPMG relating to this report, before...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
FOI/202600503744
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland LED trunk road lighting Information: EIR release

You stated " Thank you for your email of 30 January 2026 and for taking the time to provide further detail on the types of information held in relation to trunk road LED lighting. I appreciate your engagement and your efforts to assist. I would like to clarify at the outset that my request remains a formal request und...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 8 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
EIR/202600505398
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministry of Defence and Scotland’s Redress Scheme: FOI release

You asked for 'disclosure of any recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the Ministry of Defence’s decision to join the Scottish Redress Scheme as announced in the Written Ministerial Statement HCWS841 dated 17 July 2025. In particular, ... the following information:- 1. Any recorded guidance,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.14 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.30P s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600503254
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

NHS Ayrshire and Arran funding and NHS Dental provision: FOI release

The First Minister and the Health Secretary have on many occasions now stated that the Government is committed to ending the 8.30am Scramble at GP Surgeries and also having Zoom , Teams consultations. So can you provide me with the following as NHS Ayrshire and Arran is saying this is not the case. 1. What Financial ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-01
Reference
Foi/202600502394
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector