Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

11,099releases indexed
19,072attachments found
28.7avg calendar days
4,403partially withheld
2023-10-02oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,403 unclear 3,109 not held 1,663 released 816 already published 409 cost limit 376 clarification 166 withheld 123 transferred 34

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2824 s.20 2437 s.34(1) 2118 s.39(2) 1920 s.30 1721 s.17(1) 1465 s.25(1) 1326 s.10(4) 1159 s.11(2) 933 s.29(1) 703 s.2 586 s.6(1) 478

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 743 releases · 28.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 632 releases · 29.1 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 437 releases · 29.3 avg days Marine Directorate 406 releases · 26.4 avg days Population Health Directorate 404 releases · 25.8 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 354 releases · 34.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 334 releases · 41.5 avg days People Directorate 332 releases · 23.9 avg days
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Information relating to First Minister's visit to Washington DC in September 2025: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the First Minister's Private Office and the British Embassy in Washington DC 2. Correspondence between senior (Deputy Director level and above) Scottish Government officials and the British Embassy Washington 3. Correspondence between the First Minister's Private Office and senior (Deputy Di...

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600505420
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Costs incurred in legal cases involving For Women Scotland: FOI release

Can you provide to date (January 9 2026) the Scottish government's total costs incurred in legal cases involving feminist campaign group For Women Scotland? Can you provide to date (January 9 2026) the Scottish government's total costs incurred in legal cases involving any challenge to the government policy on placing...

FOI released 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600500967
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Records of Law Officers communications with First Minister since 2016: FOI release

In light of recent news re the Murrell case, please could you advise : - A list of cases in the past 10 years where the Lord Advocate has sent a similar notice to the First Minister at a similar stage in criminal proceedings including date(s) of that advice. - A list of cases in the past 10 years where the Lord Advoc...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600507602
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence to Ministers and Officials from MSPs and Local Councillors on Housing Developments of 50+ Units: FOI release

For the period 1 January 2023 to the present, please provide: Copies of correspondence sent to ministers or officials by MSPs or local councillors regarding specific housing developments of 50 units or more. Where held, any records indicating whether those representations were supportive of, neutral towards, or oppose...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511685
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 and the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds: FOI release

The following recorded information only, relating to the application of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 in connection with the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds requiring properties to be actually let for at least 70 days and available to let for at least 140 days for entry or maintenance on th...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498158
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Used Electric Vehicle Loan Scheme information: FOI release

1) How the maximum loan amounts by vehicle type were decided upon in each round of the scheme. 2) How the total value of each loan fund was decided upon. 3) How the maximum gross household income limit was decided upon in each round of the scheme. 4) How the geographic eligibility criteria were decided upon in each ...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600510127
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Queries regarding the Place Based Investment Programme: FOI release

I would like to request the following information regarding the Place Based Investment Programme. Specifically, I would like to request: 1. A list of all Scottish local authorities that have received funding through the Place Based Investment Programme since its inception. 2. The total amount of funding allocated to ...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-24
Reference
FOI/202600506496
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Football-related violence and disorder briefing: FOI release

You asked for copies of any briefings, internal correspondence, or submissions provided to Scottish Ministers or special advisers relating to the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Birmingham, or concerns about antisemitism linked to football policing, from 1 October 2024 to present.

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600501466
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Ministerial trips: FOI release

You asked for the following details of all foreign travel undertaken by Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson from 1 January 2023 to 23 December 2025: Dates of travel Destinations Purpose of visit Number of accompanying officials Breakdown of costs including flights (class of travel, cost per person), accommodation (hotel...

FOI released 100 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-24
Reference
FOI/202500499472
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Government resilience room (SGoRR) meetings regarding snow: FOI release

The dates of each Scottish Government resilience room (SGoRR) meeting in January 2026 to date regarding snow in the North East, and the times of each meeting (for example, 1pm to 3pm on X date). Which of these meetings were attended by Scottish Government Ministers. Please specify which Ministers and on which date.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600500757
Directorate
Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Emails between Scottish Government and GB News: FOI release

All email correspondence between the Scottish Government and GB News from 16 September 2025.

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500498807
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes from Transport Scotland and Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Partners meeting: FOI release

“I understand that Councillor Norman Hampshire and others of the ESES Regional Joint Board had a meeting last week with your Chief Executive regarding the lack of progress at Sheriffhall. Please provide me with the notes or minutes from that meeting. Prior to that meeting Councillor Hampshire stated that the relevant a...

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202600501527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Briefing pack provided to Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise: FOI release

A copy of the briefing back that was provided to Natalie Don-Innes in advance of the Urgent Question that she answered on 25 November 2025.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495812
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Material concerning unsafe or deteriorating prison conditions: FOI release

Internal briefings, submissions, or update notes sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, or DG Justice between Nov 1 to present, 2025 which warn about: unsafe or deteriorating prison conditions prisons assessed as “end-of-life” major maintenance failures the impact of over...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495799
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Social media guidelines for Scottish Ministers and staff: FOI release

Provide any documents the Scottish Government has published on the following: 1. Guidelines for the use of social media by Scottish Ministers 2. Guidelines for the use of social media by Scottish Government Staff.

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495380
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Marine Scotland suspected fisheries offences: EIR Review

Original request: 202500491141 1. Please could you tell me from which date it was the policy of the Marine Directorate (or Marine Scotland) to sell fish or shellfish seized from vessels accused of fisheries offences onto merchants. 2. Please could you provide me with an itemised list of all such seizures from the dat...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
EIR/202500495567 review of 202500491141
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Disclosures that contain 'Other relevant information' (ORI): FOI release

The amount of disclosures for April to current (Nov 2025) that contained 'Other relevant information' Please also categorise them into 'Acquitted' 'Not Proven' 'Not Guilty 'No further action/NFA' (If they contain these words - not the outcomes Can you please also tell me how ORI is considered? What tests need to be...

FOI released 75 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.14 s.14A s.15 s.25(1)
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500495997
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

National Strategy on ending sexual violence against men and boys: FOI release

1. It was promised in the 2021 SNP Manifesto that “we will establish a national strategy on ending intimate and sexual violence against men and boys, which will sit in parallel with and complement the work of Equally Safe.” Please provide a copy of this strategy. 2. If the national strategy on ending intimate and sexu...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500497538
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Payments made by the Scottish Government as a result of the Salvesen v Riddell or Stoddart v The Coulston Trust cases: FOI release

Details of any money (including compensation) which has been paid by Government agents (or anyone acting for them) as a result of the Salvesen v Riddell or Stoddart v The Coulston Trust cases? Please provide a breakdown of each instance/payout.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492339
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government spending or investment related to alcohol: FOI release

Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 March 2024 (15 months). Accounts/Codes: the four families you identified — ministerial gifts; catering; hospitality; gifts & awards. Fields to extract (as held): supplier name; invoice/line description; invoice date; net/VAT/gross; cost centre/cost code; directorate. Method: please filter...

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489966
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with member of Scottish Parliament: FOI release

For the period 2nd October 2025 - date, please provide all correspondence (including by direct messaging application) between Keith Brown MSP and the Scottish Government (including ministers, civil servants, special advisers, or press officers).

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488653
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) shared care information: FOI release

All information upon which this assertion was based, including but not limited to evidence, data, records of opinion, meeting notes, internal and external correspondence, and examples of the shared care agreements that were considered by the Minister or his officials in order to form the view that, in the context of sh...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-07
Reference
FOI/202500484282
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Government Car Service statistics (GCS): FOI release

Please provide the total cost of Scottish Government provided ministerial car usage for the year 2024-25, broken down by: Year Trips taken with no one in the car Fuel cost (£) Service and repairs cost (£) Staff costs (£) Private contracts hire cost (£) Travel and subsistence (£) T total cost (£) Total mileage

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2025-12-09
Reference
FOI/202500483177
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport, Work and skills