Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Communications between the Director of Law Reform at the Law Society of Scotland and the former Finance Secretary: FOI release

Information contained in all documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government, in relation to any meetings (including numbers of, locations), communications and discussions between Michael Clancy of the Law Society of Scotland and Finance Secretary Derek Mackay until Mr Mackay quit th...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600514522
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Bankruptcy and Debt Arrangement Scheme information: FOI release

1. Can you disclose paperwork issued to debtors and the forms they may be required to fill in but not limited to award of sequestration and or forms which are required to be filled in as part of the supervision process during bankruptcy. Full administration bankruptcy Minimal asset process Debt Arrangement Scheme 2. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600513794
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Tech Scaler communications between specific individuals: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the operational delivery, ecosystem engagement, and management of the publicly funded Techscaler Programme. Specifically, I am seeking communications involving [REDACTED (section 38(1) (b)] (in his capacity as VP Regional Engagement at CodeBase/Techscaler) and Nick Murray (...

FOI already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.3 s.38 s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600515748
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi medical information: FOI release

1) Any summaries, briefings or reports provided to Ministers regarding the medical condition and prognosis of Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi in advance of the August 2009 compassionate release decision; 2) Any correspondence or internal communications discussing the medical evidence relied upon in assessing life expectancy; 3...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513608
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

NHS Scotland estate decarbonisation project information: FOI release

1. Please provide a comprehensive list of all NHS Scotland estate decarbonisation projects ( planned, in development or completed ) from the 1st April 2020 to present including : -NHS Board -Site Name -Project description ( e.g. heat networks, heat pumps, Fabric upgrades, CHP replacement). -Project Status. 2. For eac...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.6 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513595
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister documentation which mentions Israel: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation seen by John Swinney, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions Israel, between February 15 2026 and March 24 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.28 s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513292
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service funding query: FOI release

Whether the funding provided to the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is ringfenced and whether the prosecution sector receives a specific amount of funding from the overall COPFS funds.

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600504555
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information surrounding various spending made by Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS): FOI release

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. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in the financial ...

FOI already published 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.20
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600502318
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government reports or briefings containing annual miscarriage estimates: FOI release

Please can you provide the estimated number of miscarriage for each of the last 10 years for which data are available, including: Any national-level estimates produced or used by the Scottish Government; Any analyses, reports, or briefings (including internal papers) that include annual miscarriage estimates.

FOI already published 80 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600513077
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 creation, outbreak and mask-wearing queries: FOI release

What has the Scottish Government done to find out who was responsible for Covid creation? What action has the Scottish Government taken internationally to prevent similar outbreak in the future? What evidence the Scottish Government holds that mandatory masks during the Covid outbreak were not harming the persons wea...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600505358
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister correspondence including the phrase “energy bills” or “electricity bills”: FOI release

All correspondence sent or received by the First Minister (or his office) which includes the phrase “energy bills” or “electricity bills” between 8 October 2025 and 2 April 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600513724
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers) working group meeting information: FOI release

The total cost of each meeting of the “UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers): working group”. Please break down the costs involved – for example, expenses, catering, room hire, etc. The length of each meeting of the “UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish ...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600502227
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Democracy Matters Steering Group information: FOI release

Information about the Democracy Matters Steering Group including if the group was formed, when this group met and for how long, when they are scheduled to meet next, who are members of the group, if it has produced a report, who it was reported to and will it be available to the public and lastly whether members of the...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600502250
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

First Home Fund information: FOI release

1. How much money has been invested overall in the first home fund? 2. When did applications open and close for the scheme? 3. How many new builds were bought under the scheme? 4. How many new homes overall were purchased under the scheme? 5. The geographical locations for all properties that were bought under the ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.5
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600502856
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

First Minister emails relating to Lord Advocate and former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

A copy of any email in the First Minister’s inbox (sent by him or received by him) relating to the Lord Advocate or Peter Murrell that was received or sent on 16th, February, 17th February, 18th February and 19th February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600512647
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland expenditure: FOI release

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. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in the financial ...

FOI already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.5 s.6 s.7
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600502031
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Climate change policy package: EIR release

You asked for On 18th April 2024, Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, announced a package of 19 climate action measures in the Scottish Parliament. Details of the 19 policies were published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-change-action-policy-package/ For each ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
EIR/202600512906
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

SNP manifesto commitments: FOI release

I would like to ask if the following commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto have been fulfilled by the Scottish Government. Please provide as much detail on the progress of each pledge: 1. Support the development of a new Scottish Institute for Women’s Health to drive changes to policy, guidance and medical traini...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.7 s.9 s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600502248
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Information Commissioner decision notices: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Decision Notice 315/2025, Decision Notice 281/2025, Decision Notice 279/2025, Decision Notice 144/2025, from 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600502676
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

CBI Scotland documentation: FOI release

You asked for "all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which is to/from CBI Scotland, or mentions them, from the last month".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.39(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600502604
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government bond programme accountable officer documents: FOI release

Who is the Accountable Officer responsible for authorising spending associated with the Scottish Government’s bond programme? Please provide all documentation this person has relied on to decide the spending represents value for money, and thus does not require a ministerial direction.

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600504056
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland award statistics: FOI release

1. How much money has been awarded by SAAS to Scottish students during the most recent academic year (2024/25)? Please break down this information into the following categories and specific how many people have benefited from each of the awards. 2. Please provide the same information for the following academic years: ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600501120
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector