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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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

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

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

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

Tripartite Alignment Group Information: FOI release

I would like to request any papers that were submitted to the Tripartite Alignment Group for discussion in 2026. I would also like to request any available minutes for meetings of Tripartite Alignment Group that have taken place in 2026. If there is a schedule of meetings for the Tripartite Alignment Group could this b...

FOI withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.27(1) s.25(1) s.25
Published
2026-07-15
Reference
FOI/202600515464
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Zone correspondence: FOI release

1. If held, the application (or equivalent submission) for the site in Airdrie, Lanarkshire to become an “AI Growth Zone”, as it was designated in January 2026. 2. Any bid, proposal, expression of interest, outline business case, submission, or supporting documentation prepared or submitted by the Scottish Government ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-15
Reference
FOI/202600515692
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Pupil violence and aggression in Scotland's schools: FOI release

Copies of correspondence sent by members of the public to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills between April 1, 2022 and April 1, 2026, in which there is discussion of pupil violence and aggression in Scotland's schools. Any data on the volume of correspondence received by the Cabinet Secretary for Education...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-15
Reference
FOI/202600514890
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documentation relating to HMP Glasgow, prison overcrowding, youth violence and no fly zones at prisons: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about the new HMP Glasgow, between February 15 2026 and March 15 2026? 2. All documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, c...

FOI cost limit 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.12 s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-14
Reference
FOI/202600513496
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Auditor General’s report of Historic Environment Scotland (HES): FOI release

Any submissions or notes or briefings or emails or letters sent to Scott Gov ministers which mentioned Audit Scotland's The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-14
Reference
FOI/202600514713
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) funding: FOI release

All recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the decision to provide (or pledge) £400,000 in support of a Scottish football fan's charity fundraising effort, specifically the initiative involving Craig Ferguson’s walk across the United States (often referred to as the “Tartan Trek”) to raise fun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-13
Reference
FOI/202600521515
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) correspondence regarding funding: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could provide the content of all documents including emails and assessments regarding the decision to donate £400,000 to Craig Ferguson for his 'Tartan Trek' across the US. I thank you for your time in this matter and look forward to hearing from you within 20 working days.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-13
Reference
FOI/202600521614
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) donation correspondence: FOI release

On 11th June 2026, John Swinney announced that the Scottish Government would be donating £400k to SAMH in connection with a sponsored walk by Craig Ferguson. Please provide all correspondence and documentation associated with this decision, including minutes of relevant meetings, notes of phone calls, and all attachme...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-13
Reference
FOI/202600521571
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) donation: FOI release

I'm writing to request the following information in relation to the reported £400k charity donation made by the Scottish government to the appeal of mr Craig Ferguson, who I understand is raising money for charity by walking across America. I would like to request the following: 1. Minutes of all meetings at which th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.16B s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-13
Reference
FOI/202600521671
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Health and Wellbeing Census data: FOI release

Data from school ‘sex survey’ deleted after concerns I read in the Times that the data from School Sex Surveys has been deleted by the Scottish Government and those who received, or bought the data. I have three questions: 1) Does the Scottish Government or associate organisations retain a list of organisations or i...

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-13
Reference
FOI/202600508069
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland (PVG) waiting times: FOI release

Definitions: For the purposes of this request, please use the following definitions: "Submitted"= The date Disclosure Scotland received a validated application (i.e., countersignatory and applicant parts finished, fee paid, and ready for processing). "Completed"= The date a disclosure result was issued, regardless o...

FOI clarification 55 score 17 working days correspondence briefings spending s.4 s.5 s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-13
Reference
FOI/202600504800
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Court Fee Working Group information: FOI release

1. The decision to establish the Working Group 2. Internal discussions, emails, or correspondence leading to its creation 3. Draft terms of reference or scoping documents 4. Early policy papers or briefing materials relating to court fees or transcript access 5. Any preliminary analysis of transcript fees, access t...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.51 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-13
Reference
FOI/202600514706
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Freedom of Information vexatious or repeated requests data: FOI Review

Original request 202600510718 1) Please provide the number of Freedom of Information requests refused by the Scottish Government for being vexatious since John Swinney became First Minister. Also provide the same for the time Humza Yousaf was First Minister and the same for when Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister. 2)...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.14 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.14(1) s.15(1) s.21
Published
2026-07-13
Reference
FOI/202600514634 Review of 202600510718
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Combined communications between Scottish Government and multiple information organisations: FOI release

Can you provide a copy of the last 3 communication with the Scottish Government from: Ethical standards Commissioner for standards Information commissioner office Scottish Information Commissioner Scottish Public Service Ombudsman

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-08
Reference
FOI/202600514874
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Resource Planning Assumptions and funding for Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

To ask the Scottish Government for the Resource Planning Assumption for each local authority in relation to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme for the years 2025/26 and 2026/27. To ask for the details of the formula used to allocate affordable housing supply programme funding to each local authority area; how the...

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-08
Reference
FOI/202600514819
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Total or expected cost of establishing Qualifications Scotland: FOI release

I would like to know the cost of establishing Qualifications Scotland. I would expect there to be a final total for this if the work is pretty much completed, or if not then an expected total (which may be expressed in the form of a total budgeted amount available). Please therefore provide: A confirmation of the to...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-08
Reference
FOI/202600508166
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Advice and briefings on Historic Environment Scotland sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

Advice and briefings on Historic Environment Scotland sent to Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture by Scottish Government officials in December 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-07
Reference
FOI/202600514362
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, Public sector