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 Public Pensions Agency - Teachers Pension Scheme Remediable Service Statement data: FOI release

In the latest 2015 Remedy update, you state that you have now issued over 3,000 RSS letters. Can you please tell me: 1) How many of these 3,000 statements have been to Scottish teachers? 2) How many Scottish teachers' RSS statements are due to be issued? 3) At what current rate (daily or weekly) are RSS being issued...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513198
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Statutory duty to act on evidence of Police and/or institutional corruption query: FOI release

Does the Permanent Secretary have any legal or statutory obligation (including under the Police Reform Act 2002, associated regulations, or statutory guidance) to refer or otherwise present credible evidence of police and or Institutional corruption to any appropriate authority for investigation? Please answer “Yes” o...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600512350
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Operator connect licensing agreement with Gamma telecom query: FOI release

If this operator connect licensing agreement with Gamma telecom was extended as per the option, and if it is intended to review the RFP or extend again.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513130
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nuclear and offshore wind energy comparison information: EIR release

All internal briefings, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, comparing nuclear energy and offshore wind energy, from the last three months.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600511058
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Energy, Public sector

Number of Medical Associate Professionals working in NHS boards: FOI release

1) The number of MAPs working in each NHS board for the periods March 2026, March 2025 and March 2024 or at the nearest equivalent date, broken down by health board. 2) This information broken down by role, including but not limited to Physician Associates/Assistants (PAs), Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), Surgical Care ...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600511482
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ill health and retirement applications made to the Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) from teachers: FOI release

I am kindly requesting information regarding ill health retirement applications for teachers only, specifically for individuals whose only health condition is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Please ensure that any details provided pertain solely to ap...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600500568
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

SignPort payments and tendering process information: FOI release

1. How much the Scottish Government has paid out in relation to Signport to date and 2. Whether an equality impact assessment (EQIA) has been completed prior to the tendering process being implemented and 3. The outcome of such assessment and any follow up review following competition of the project.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509435
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Recorded Police Warnings information: FOI release

Given that Recorded Police Warnings (RPWs) are 'weeded' (i.e. removed) from the Criminal History System (CHS) after two years, can any information about the RPW still be included in Level 2 and PVG disclosure checks performed two years after the RPW issue date?

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence s.8B
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600512317
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Local Authority budget allocation query: FOI release

How was the 10 billion pounds from the Labour government in Westminster allocated and distributed throughout the council areas? This money was announced in the November budget yet no benefit has been seen nationwide to this tune. What has Holyrood done? Or not done?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600508810
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit staff data and spend: FOI release

(1) How many individuals are currently employed at the Scottish Government's Energy Consent Unit? (2) What is the total spend on the Scottish Government's Energy Consent Unit since 2021? (Please could you split that up by financial year).

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509629
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

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

Guidance on implementation of candidacy rights for foreign nationals: FOI release

Copies of all guidance, instructions or correspondence issued by the Scottish Government to returning officers or electoral administrators since 1 February 2025 concerning the implementation of candidacy rights for foreign nationals with limited leave to remain (including any advice on visa extensions or by-election tr...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600517338
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Grooming gang public awareness campaign information: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government run any public awareness campaigns about grooming gangs since Operation Cerrar became public? 2. What was the content and reach of these campaigns?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600517288
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information on water policy, rural investment and urban/rural equity in water services: EIR release

1. All current and recent (last 10 years) policies, strategies, ministerial directions, funding programmes, and impact assessments concerning drinking water, wastewater, private supplies, and the water environment, with breakdowns or references to rural vs. Central Belt priorities. 2. Information on how rural economic...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
EIR/202600516590
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Marine Plan Assessment queries: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could send me the following information to assist our understanding of the Scottish Ministers’ approach to discharging their duties under Section 15 of the 2010 Act: 1. Please confirm whether the Scottish Ministers are continuing to use the current assessment to make marine authorisation dec...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.15 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2026-07-20
Reference
EIR/202600516315
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electronic prescribing system information: FOI release

1. Analysis and Comparative Assessments Any analysis, options appraisals, or comparative assessments produced between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2023 which consider or reference electronic prescribing systems used outside Scotland, including (but not limited to) NHS England’s Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)....

FOI unclear 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.4 8 attachments
Published
2026-07-20
Reference
FOI/202600515341
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Wellbeing policies centred around Scottish start up businesses: FOI release

I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 requesting all the current wellbeing policies and programmes initiated or in progress by the Scottish Government, which are also centred around Scottish start ups and SME businesses in general.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-20
Reference
FOI/202600508570
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government analytical and wealth taxation professionals: FOI release

You asked if the Scottish Government employ anyone capable of carrying out a literature review of approaches to wealth taxation, focussing primarily on academic research, think tank evidence papers, government reports and data, but also including analysis of some relevant international examples of wealth taxation. You ...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2026-07-20
Reference
FOI/202600508186
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Students who receive support from The Students Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS): FOI release

The number of Students who attended Scottish universities and had their fees paid for by the Scottish Government, how much it cost the Scottish Government in each year and what was the "capped" number of students for each of the academic years 2018 - 2019 2022 - 2023 2023 - 2024 2024 – 2025

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-07-16
Reference
FOI/202600516116
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Specified Sport and Physical Activity Datasets: FOI release

Average sedentary time for adults and children in Scotland at a more granular geographic level - specifically by council area or data zone, and region - and whether it would be possible for us to access or use it within our tool.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-16
Reference
FOI-202600516523
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland data destruction procedures: FOI release

Information held by Education Scotland regarding assurance processes for software based data erasure of end of life IT equipment. For clarity, this request relates solely to software based data destruction. Please exclude physical destruction methods such as shredding, crushing, degaussing or disintegration. 1. Whethe...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.4
Published
2026-07-15
Reference
FOI/202600506334
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector