Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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3,239 matching releases

Information relating to the collection procedure of dead wild birds reported by the public: EIR release

[Contractors tasked with collection of dead, wild birds reported by the public] It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the details listed below to allow me and others in the industry assess whether the collection procedure, in our opinion, is adequate. The methodology for determining how many birds shou...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 0 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500498227
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland roadworks M8 Junction 26: EIR release

" .. under freedom of information, please can you provide the following information. Contact made to Trunk Road defect reporting line 0800 0281414 time of call, reference number and information passed to South west control room. Action taken by control room, resources deployed with supporting vehicle tracker informat...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600513813
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

NHS 24 call centre staff data: FOI release

Details regarding the number of NHS 24 call centres, the total staff employed by NHS 24, the number of staff on duty during each shift in the call centres, and the shift patterns followed by NHS 24 staff. Additionally, you asked for information about the qualifications required for call handlers.

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498276
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held by Transport Scotland, for the period 25 June 2023 to the date of your searches, relating to Caledonian Sleeper onboard sleeper-cabin upgrade pricing, lastminute pricing, yield management, unsold sleeper cabins, and associated public-value / revenue / utilisation c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.1 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600510552
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Asylum seeker and refugee homelessness and hardship prevention policy: FOI release

1. The current number, status, and locations of asylum seekers and refugees presently in Scotland; 2. The Scottish Government’s policy for those recently displaced from Home Office-provided accommodation; 3. The measures being taken to prevent hardship, homelessness, and destitution among this population.

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.22 s.12 s.25
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500497147
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland LED lighting Information: EIR release

Thank you for your response of 25 February 2026 and for providing sample documentation relating to LED trunk road lighting, including design records, environmental management plans, and asset information. Having reviewed the sample materials, I am writing to refine and narrow the scope of my request under the Environm...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.3 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.18T s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
EIR/202600511678
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Salmon fishing beats on the River Dee: EIR release

Salmon catch records for individual beats on the Aberdeenshire Dee: "A data frame, spreadsheet or csv file with the each year (ideally the whole record back to 1952 but at a push back to 1980) as a column and each beats proportion of catch in an individual cell for that year's column calculated as follows "an individ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500497903
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) indefinite awards and Child Winter Heating Payment in 2025/26: FOI release

Request for information 1: Number of current Adult Disability Payment (ADP) awards. Request for information 2: Number of current ADP indefinite awards. Request for information 3: Number of children/young people expected to receive Child Winter Heating Payment (CWHP) this winter (2025–26 winter) Request for informati...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500496316
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas: EIR release

“What is the Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas? Can you outline the reasons why a sectoral marine plan was not set out for INTOG projects, but was for ScotWind projects? What role does the Scottish Government play in any objections r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600510887
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministerial Code breach information: FOI release

I request a FOI to publish the evidence of the existence of the “spectrum” the “independent” advisors are working to and point to the exact paragraphs in the Code where it says certain breaches are less significant than others. This FOI must also provide a full list of Ministerial Code breaches that are at the “lower ...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600500421
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Data on cancer affecting working-age adults: FOI release

Data to better understand trends in cancer affecting working-age adults in Scotland, and the potential impact on families. For each of the last 10 years (or the longest period available), please provide: 1. Cancer diagnoses The number of new cancer diagnoses in Scotland among people aged: Under 40 40–49 50–54 2. Wh...

FOI not held 40 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600501056
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government staff data: FOI release

The following information for every Scottish Government department: The total number of performance reviews, broken down by year, conducted over the last five years. The total number of staff, broken down by year, employed over the last five years. The total number of unsatisfactory (or equivalent) performance ratings...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510252
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding source and allocations to Local Authorities for Hotel Exit and Rehousing: FOI release

Details of any lump sum funding that has been allocated or paid to Scottish Local Authorities in connection with the rehousing of asylum seekers, refugees, displaced people from Ukraine, or individuals granted leave to remain, including those transitioning from hotel or contingency accommodation into long-term social h...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202600508795
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) correspondence: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494244 Please may I request the following information: All correspondence between Scottish Government senior civil servants, Scottish Ministers or their special advisers and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its Scottish median income estimates. This includes emails, letters, meetings (a...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500498225 - Review of 202500494244
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding and oversight of IT systems within NHS Scotland queries: FOI release

“The following information regarding the Scottish Government’s funding and oversight of IT systems within NHS Scotland, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 (M365) services. 1. Funding and Expenditure The total amount of capital and revenue funding allocated by the Scottish Government to NHS Scotland (or specifical...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.3 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500499750
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Student loan calculation of the repayment threshold for Australia: FOI release

The full methodology used to determine the repayment threshold for Australia, including any formulae applied. The specific data inputs used in the calculation, including: Price Level Index (PLI) values; Any data sourced from the World Bank; Exchange rates, income data, or cost-of-living indicators. The specific band or...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600511872
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, International, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Guidance document clarification: FOI release

The document has no headers, dates, signatures, logos, version numbers, or any other indicators that it is an official SAAS policy document or internal guidance in force. It appears to be a compiled excerpt or created specifically for this FOI request. To clarify the document's status and authority, please confirm: 1....

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.5(3) s.17(1) s.9 s.20 s.73 s.3(2) s.6 s.5(5)
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600504052
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee session evidence relating to private ADHD assessment: FOI release

“Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government, from 1 January 2023 onwards, relating to private ADHD assessment standards and/or quality assurance during ongoing shared care arrangements with GP practices. This request includes, but is not limited to: all correspondence (including emails, letters, an...

FOI not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509859
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation in relation to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care meeting with Galloway Community Action Group, Dumfries and Galloway IJB and NHS Dumfries and Galloway: FOI release

1. Any contemporary notes that the Health Minister, Neil Gray MSP, may have taken at his meeting in October of 2025 time with NHS D&G, immediately following his visit to the Galloway Community Hospital (GCH) in Stranraer meeting with the Galloway Community Hospital Action Group. 2. The official note/minute of the said...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.38(1) s.30B s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509744
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Montrose Port Authority regarding dredging and licensed disposal of sediments: EIR release

I am writing in regard to the recent dredging and licensed disposal of sediments associated with Montrose Port. Under the Freedom of Information Act, I believe I am able to ask for the following information: 1. Copies of correspondence (emails, Teams messages, meeting notes, phone calls, WhatsApp or text messages) bet...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.39 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
EIR/202600509013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Social Security Scotland fraud information: FOI release

Request for information 1: In each year since 2018-19, how many cases of potential fraud have been reported to SSS? Note, this may be different from the number referred to the crown office. Request for information 2: In relation to Q1, please break this down by benefit type. Request for information 3: In relation to ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509751
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with the PCS union and the FDA unions in relation to the hybrid working policy: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence, unredacted, relating to the Scottish Government’s correspondence with the PCS union and the FDA unions in relation to the hybrid working policy. Please provide these details from October 22, 2025 until March 3, 2026. Please provide any correspondence relating to the hybrid working pol...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509259
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding Martha’s Rule: FOI release

Please provide all recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to national consideration, discussion, planning or exploratory work concerning Martha’s Rule / Call 4 Concern or any patient- or family-initiated escalation of care process in Scotland This should include, but not be limited to: correspo...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509105
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ambassador Berger: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Miguel Berger, as well as any minutes from meetings between him and the government since 1 April 2025.

FOI not held 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509492
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector