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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Scottish Public Pension Agency - Police Pension Scheme contingent decision: FOI release

1) The number of members originally offered the chance to leave their pension scheme. 2) How many members actually did exercise this option and leave the pension scheme. 3) How many of those that 'left', subsequently rejoined the pension fund. 4) How many that rejoined were placed back into the same pension scheme t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500499669
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Neurodevelopmental funding: FOI release

You requested information on the 2025/26 £3.4 million investment announced in February 2026 by the Minister for Social Care and Mental Wellbeing for neurodevelopmental support in Scotland. This included: 1. What specific services, projects, initiatives, or programmes the additional £3.4 million was allocated towards ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.30
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516645
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Clarification on First Minister's speech on Scottish renewables: EIR release

Speaking at FMQs on 19th March 2026, John Swinney said this: “When this Government came to office, we had a clear ambition to massively increase the amount of electricity that is generated in Scotland from low-cost renewable sources, and we have succeeded in doing that.” Please provide the evidence John Swinney was r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600511852
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding BBC reporting: FOI release

For all correspondence sent to/from BBC which are complaints about online/TV/radio coverage, as well as minutes/notes from meetings with BBC officials, between January 1 2026 and March 20 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516509
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) documentation: 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 Waspi women, between January 1 2026 and March 20 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516511
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works complaint information: EIR release

1. The total number of complaints received by Transport Scotland regarding the Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works since the lorry accident on 4 June. 2. If available, a breakdown of these complaints by month. 3. Any recorded concerns raised specifically about access, congestion, or safety for pedestrians or local insti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600514080
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Building Safety Levy documentation: FOI release

All external correspondence sent to the government as well as minutes/notes from meetings held about Scottish Building Safety Levy, from the last month. (18 Feb – 18 March)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600511332
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Total live energy applications awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers: EIR release

Please provide the following information as of the date this request is processed: 1. The total number of live applications currently awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers via the Energy Consents Unit. 2. Of those live applications, how many have been awaiting determination for: a) more than 6 months b) more ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600505645
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and the Interim Director General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance: FOI release

1. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall, the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and Shona Riach (Shona.Riach@gov.scot) between 1 June 2025 and 5 September 2025. 2. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall and [Redacted – S.38(i)(b)] [Redacted – S.38(i)...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.35(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498978
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Jury deliberation research award information: FOI release

You asked for the following information pertaining to the award of DSF-Jury Deliberation Research: 1. The name(s) of the contractor(s) and any named sub-contractors and academic collaborators appointed to conduct jury research; 2. The full research specification or statement of requirements issued with the tender; 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.8A s.27(2) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516678
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding the Advisory Group during the Abortion Law Review process: FOI release

1. The names of all organisations represented on the Advisory Group during the Abortion Law Review process. 2. The names and roles of individuals appointed to represent each organisation. 3. The criteria used to select organisations and individuals for membership of the Advisory Group. 4. Any guidance, terms of refe...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.6 s.7 s.38(1)B s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500499305
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding First Minister meeting with Donald Trump: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the government that relates to setting up John Swinney's visit to the White House and meeting with Donald Trump in September, i.e how did it get set up, who's idea was it, all requests for the meeting?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498960
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Ardrossan Harbour information: EIR release

With regard to CMAL’s planned purchase of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports Group: 1) What was the purchase price? 2) How much is it expected to cost to redevelop Ardrossan Harbour to enable it to accept the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa vessels? 3) When are the redevelopment works expected to be completed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600511307
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Development and allocation of support schemes within the Rural Support Plan: EIR release

It is my understanding that in preparing the Rural Support Plan (“RSP”), the different schemes that form the RSP, along with their tier allocation, were put together and following this the budget was allocated to each tier/scheme. My request relates to any steps taken in relation to either the preparation of the diffe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.44 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600517135
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and Engender: FOI release

1.Could you supply all correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and Engender, as well as any minutes/notes from meetings between these two organisations, from the last month? - could you restrict this to the Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate. 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent betwee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498844
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Senior Civil Servant definition: FOI release

1. Can I clarify what exactly the Scottish Government defines as a Senior Civil Servant? Is the following link relevant: https://www.gov.scot/publications/senior-civil-service-pay-march-2025/? 2. If so, does that mean that any Civil Servant whose name does not appear (at the time of publication) on this list, then the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.5 s.38(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509874
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills and Dr Pauline Stephens of General Teaching Council Scotland: FOI release

All communications between the Education Secretary/department of the Scottish Government and Dr Pauline Stephens (or equivalent staff member) of GTC Scotland from 1 June 2025 - 12 December 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.28 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498124
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documents relating to the West Highland Line Extension Tulloch to Newtonmore: FOI release

All documents, reports, appraisals, analyses, and communications, in electronic or paper form, relating to the study titled or described as “West Highland Line Extension Tulloch to Newtonmore”, commissioned by Transport Scotland and dated June 2016, including but not limited to the final report, appendices, feasibility...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500499753
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Effect of the bus fare cap on rural railways: FOI release

What work has been carried out on the effect of the announced £2 bus fare cap for buses in the Highlands and Islands on rural railways in the area? What financial and pax headcount studies have been carried out? What is the expected loss in revenue for the rail services?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509512
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

All documentation which mentions Taiwan: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mentions Taiwan, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498746
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence between the Exchequer Strategy Directorate and Economist of Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 26th October 2025 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Exchequer Strategy Directorate of the Scottish Government and William Thomson of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving the Exchequer Strategy Directo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498748
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate and Economist of Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 26th October 2025 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate of the Scottish Government and William Thomson of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving the Chief Economist Directorate a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498747
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector