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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Non-Disclosure Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements signed and funded by the Scottish Government: FOI release

How many Non-Disclosure Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements have been signed and funded by the Scottish Government incl all its departments from January 2021 to the date of this FOI request (17 March 2026). What was the total value of these agreements? Per agreement, please provide figures, values, legal costs, l...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511297
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Details of meetings held by the First Minister held on August 12 2025: FOI release

Could you supply minutes/notes from all of the meetings John Swinney held on August 12 2025, as well as briefings prepared for them?

FOI unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600500609
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Organisations and individuals that have applied for the Addressing Depopulation Fund: FOI release

Information on how many organisations/individuals have applied to or have been beneficiaries of the Addressing Depopulation Fund. How much has been given to each organisation, in addition to the names of each individual/organisation.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600500175
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Regeneration Capital Grant Fund projects by applicant Local Authority and Urban Regeneration Company: FOI release

1. A list of the projects offered support in the most recent cycle of the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund including the names of grant recipient organizations and the amounts offered. 2. Also provide a list of applications rejected.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511843
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Expenses of artwork in Ministerial Offices: FOI release

The total cost involved in purchasing, selecting, moving, removing, and installing artwork in Minister’s offices in the Scottish Parliament and St Andrew’s House since 6 May 2024.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500498533
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector, Work and skills

Social Security Scotland - Transvaginal and surgical mesh implants staff training queries: FOI release

In relation to specific staff training on the impact of transvaginal and surgical mesh implants you requested the following information: Request for information 1: What does this training consist of? Does it relate to the complexities mesh injured women experience? If so, where did the information come from? Request ...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500497778
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Number of Scottish Government employees that have opted to work a 32 hour week: FOI release

1. Total number of full time Scottish Government employees that have opted to work a 32-hour week with no loss of pay within the last five years (please can you split that up by year). 2. The average salary of those employees noted in (1) broken down by year.

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500496404
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

River Isla watershed information: EIR release

1. Number of registered holdings (farms). 2. Number of LFA (Less favoured area) holdings. 3. Total area of land held within the total holdings (Ha). 4. Total area of land held within the LFA holdings (Ha). 5. Maximum and Mean area of land per holding (Ha).

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
EIR/202500499557
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Operation Talla queries: FOI release

1. Did the Home Office or UK Government issue guidance to Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Ministers or Police Scotland instructing that complaints or crime reports questioning COVID-19 policy (restrictions, vaccines, testing, public health data, fraud, misconduct) should not be recorded or investigated? 2. If yes: Who auth...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500497311
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund queries: EIR release

Information relating to the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund. Question 1: (a) Why has the Grant Agreement between Rock Road and the Scottish Government not been signed? (b) When is the Grant Agreement expected to be signed? Question 2: You state that the ScotZEB scheme is a legacy scheme under Subsidy Cont...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.81
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
EIR/202500498729
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Rohallion Secure Care Clinic fencing guidance: FOI release

With regard to the Faskally ward at the Rohallion Secure Care Clinic, Murray Royal Hospital, Perth, you asked: 1. Can the Scottish Government please provide me with a copy of the guidance / the legislation in respect of fencing around low secure wards (i.e. what is the minimum height a fence must be, what material mus...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.1
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498730
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Bus use and car ownership and registration in Aberdeen City: FOI release

I’m looking for information pertaining bus use and car ownership/registration in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire over the last five years, 2019-2024. What is the overall car ownership/registration figures per household in both local authorities? Has car ownership/registration increased or decreased in both local auth...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500496229
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Research Data Scotland funding query: FOI release

A breakdown and a total of all funding Research Data Scotland has received since its inception and what the funding was for.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500497480
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Firefighter pension scheme Remedial Service Statement data: FOI release

1. As of 1 January 2026, how many RSS have been issued to retired, fully protected firefighters? 2. As of 1 January 2026, how many RSS have been issued to retired firefighters with tapered protection? 3. As of 1 January 2026, how many RSS have been issued to retired firefighters with no protection? 4. As of 1 Januar...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600500624
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Copy of Local Electricity Network Coordination Group minutes: FOI release

Local Electricity Network Coordination Group minutes. The last set of Minutes for this group was 22nd August 2024. It states that the next meeting was scheduled for 21st November 2024. No further minutes seem available online. Can I obtain, or be directed to, a copy of minutes for all subsequent meetings and if the n...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498422
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Group away day query: FOI release

During 2025, on how many occasions did Transport Scotland officials hold a group away-day, training or similar event in St Andrews, Fife? How many Transport Scotland officials attended each event? For each event, how many arrived in St Andrews: (a) by car (b) by taxi from Leuchars railway station (c) by taxi from el...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498495
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Average wait time for Disclosure Scotland to review applications: FOI release

What the average wait time for a review is, what external partners are dealt with on average with each application and when people are chased for updates for this.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495047
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Details of telephone call between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

On 17 December 2025, it was reported in the media that Angela Constance apologised to Professor Alexis Jay via phone call. Angela Constance apologises to grooming gangs expert - BBC News In regard to this phone call 1. Were any minutes from this phone meeting taken? Please provide them if so. 2. Was Ms Constance pro...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498789
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government's current recruiting managers guidance: FOI release

I would like to request a copy of the most recent version of the Scottish Government's Recruiting Managers Guidance. If this document is no longer held under this specific title, please provide the document which would be considered the closest match.

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600506667
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Publication of extra-regio activity figures query: FOI release

Why has the Scottish Government not published any update to these figures since May 2024? When is an update expected to be published? https://www.gov.scot/publications/extra-regio-satellite-accounts-1998-2023/.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498417
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Statistics on casualties occurring on roads with a speed limit of 30mph or less: FOI release

In reference to published figures for casualties occurring on roads with a speed limit of 30mph or less, you asked: "I would therefore make a freedom of information request for a detailed copy of these statistics along with any related paperwork or analysis that has been done which has been used as evidence in arrivin...

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498306
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Copy of Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords: FOI release

An electronic copy of a previous version of the following document: Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords. Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords - gov.scot If possible, a copy of the version that was current in March 2023. If this is not possible, please could I have a ver...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498658
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government expenditure on therapy sessions via The Keil Centre: FOI release

1. How much SG has spent on individual or team therapy sessions via The Keil Centre in 2025. 2. How much SG has spent on individual or team therapy sessions via The Keil Centre in 2024. 3. How much SG has spent on individual or team therapy sessions via The Keil Centre in 2023. 4. How much SG has spent on individual...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500499186
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector