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 Child Payment data: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of people who received (or were eligible to receive) the Scottish Child Payment for three children, four children, five children and more than five children as of 31 September 2025. Request for information 2: The maximum number of children that a Social Security Scotland client ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2026-07-20
Reference
FOI/202600504799
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Rural Support Plan: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 2. Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 3. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie, regarding the rural support plan, since 1 March 2026. 4. Any correspondenc...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-15
Reference
EIR/202600512672
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland invoices not paid within 30 days: FOI release

As noted in my email of 18 March, I understand that the request for the period October 2024 onwards can be fulfilled within the cost limit. On that basis, could you please confirm that you will now provide the requested dataset for the period October 2024 to the present date.

FOI cost limit 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-15
Reference
FOI/202600515112
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, 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 meetings between Jewish groups and First Minister: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence sent to and received by the Scottish Government from Jewish groups, and all minutes/notes from meetings between Jewish groups and John Swinney, from 2026 and all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes...

FOI cost limit 45 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12
Published
2026-07-14
Reference
FOI/202600515217
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Techscaler contract details: FOI release

Please provide the following information: 1. Contractual Technical Specifications: Any specific schedules or appendices within the July 2022 contract that mandate or define the technology platforms, software systems, or digital tools CodeBase must utilise to deliver the programme’s "Social Infrastructure" and "Online ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.12 s.30 s.70A s.20 s.44A s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513345
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland Contracts Register: FOI release

All contracts, agreements, or payments made by the Scottish Government to private investigation firms or individuals providing investigative, surveillance, or intelligence-gathering services between 1 January 2020 and the present day. For each instance, please provide: The name of the supplier or individual The natur...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.12(1) s.15 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600513728
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Direct communication between the First Minister and Permanent Secretary and their associated offices: FOI Review

Original Request 202600508787 Under FOI, I would like to request all documentation exchanged between the (1) First Minister and his office, and (2) Joe griffin and his office from 01 December to the date of this FOI. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not where either party have been copied to a chain of emails. Thi...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600513029 - Review of 202600508787
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence regarding Lochan Associates: FOI release

Q1) Please share any communications between special advisers, officials or ministers with 'Lochan Associates' or Derek Mackay. Q2) Please share any internal communications which refer to Lochan Associates or Derek Mackay over the last three years. Please include emails or any other messaging services.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17 s.12 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/ 202600510352
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Benefit payment statistics for claimants living abroad: FOI release

Request for information 1: How many people who are living abroad or moved abroad have claimed benefits in each of the last three years? Request for information 2: Could you breakdown per year, what country they were living in and what benefits they were claiming? Request for information 3: Could you also supply wh...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.12
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600501192
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Staff feedback on election guidance: FOI release

1) Any correspondence including Teams messages, emails, or intranet posts or comments on or to the Election 2026 Internal Readiness Project Board. 2) Any actions note, agendas, meeting minutes, or documents prepared for or distributed by the board, including any summaries of findings or survey results. 3) Any respons...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600509907
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Ministers and officials introductory meeting with Equinor representative: FOI release

“Please could you search your records from 1st January 2017 to the time at which you process this request and provide me with: 1. a list of any meetings between Scottish ministers and officials and Hannah Mary Goodlad. For each meeting please provide copies of any agendas, minutes and notes produced along with the dat...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512115
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information relates to the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: 1. EVIDENCE BASE 1.1 Please provide all written evidence, submissions, reports, research papers, safety data, and statistical analyses that were received by or commissioned by the Scottis...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.1 s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600511564
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) Clinical Governance Standards: FOI release

All information, documentation correspondence (internal and external) held by by the Scottish Government regarding the creation, drafting, and finalisation of the Clinical Governance Standards (available at: https://www.healthcareimprovementscotland.scot/publications/clinical- governance-standards/). Specifically, thi...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.38 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600511479
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) funding information: FOI Review

Original request 202500490022 The following information covering the period from April 2023 to the present [21 October 2025] 1. Funding of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) Copies of any ministerial submissions, briefings, correspondence or internal papers relating to: 1. Annual budget allocations to S...

FOI cost limit 45 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.12
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202500494403 Review of 202500490022
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland benefit applicants awaiting approval statistics: FOI release

How many applicants have died awaiting decisions on whether they will receive benefits in each of the last five years, with a breakdown per year, per what benefit they were waiting on, and how long each delay was?

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508300
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Direct communication between the First Minister and Permanent Secretary and their associated offices: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request all documentation exchanged between the (1) First Minister and his office, and (2) Joe griffin and his office from 01 December to the date of this FOI. For the avoidance of doubt, this is not where either party have been copied to a chain of emails. This is specifically about direct ...

FOI cost limit 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508787
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, 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

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

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

Social Security Scotland - Current volume of unallocated Adult Disability Payment (ADP) review cases: FOI Review

Original request 202600503216 Request for information 1: Current volume of unallocated ADP review cases. As at the most recent date for which management information is available, please provide: a) the total number of ADP review cases received by Social Security Scotland; and b) the total number of ADP review cases ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600507643 Review of 202600503216
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Trans documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing, analysis, to/from or mentions Scottish Trans from last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including c...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.12 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600507518
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence from the Directorate for Justice regarding various queries: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Non-fatal strangulation not being a standalone offence in Scotland, from the last three months? Could you supply any analysis or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.32(1) s.36(1) 8 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600505829
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Governance, staffing arrangements and performance management of the Techscaler contract: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the governance, staffing arrangements, and performance management of the £42 million Techscaler contract. Specifically, I am investigating the circumstances, operational discussions, and secondment arrangements involving Scottish Government personnel transitioning to the de...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.30 s.12
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600511129
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Reconviction rate statistics: FOI release

I am seeking reconviction data for Scotland for the offender cohorts covering the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22. Specifically, I request the following information in relation to male offenders aged 60 and over, broken down into 5-year age bands (60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80+ where available):...

FOI cost limit 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600505946
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector