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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Written Authorities information: FOI release

You asked 'On how many occasions has written authority been sought from a minister under section 15(8) of Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 by an accountable officer in any part of the Scottish administration, since 3 November 2021. In each case, please provide: the relevant minister the date it w...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.15(8) s.25(1)
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500492484
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland staff data for processing Disability Payments: FOI release

Request for information 1: How many staff work exclusively on processing Child Disability Payment? b) In what grades are these staff? Request for information 2: How many staff work exclusively on processing Adult Disability Payment? b) In what grades are these staff? Request for information 3: How many staff work ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500494257
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scotland's credit rating in comparison to other nations: FOI release

In the governments statement on Bond issuance, they state that Scotland has a better credit rating than ‘other major industrial nations’. Which nations were chosen for this comparator?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500493621
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Details of Byzantain Property Limited lender and security at the time of application: FOI release

For the below information about Byzantain Property Limited. 1) Details of The Company’s lender and securities at the time of the application? 2) Details of what, if any, security was offered? 3) Details of The Company’s insurance policy that were provided and, if so, the identity of the insurer.

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500496924
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government's information and spend on temporary agency staff: FOI release

Please could you provide me with your temporary and permanent agency spend for the last 12 months. Could you also provide the following information: A list of agencies used within the last 12 months. Which Framework agreement is utilised (Scottish Government, Crown Commercial Services)

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492640
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Debt repayment for loans granted via The Energy Savings Trust: EIR release

I am inquiring about information relating to the debt repayment and recovery for domestic and foreign debts in arrears for the years 2018-present in relation to loans granted via Home Energy Scotland and/or The Energy Savings Trust. Specifically, I would like to get statistics on the following information: 1. Between...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.7
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492676
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government electricity procurement: EIR release

1. Electricity Sourcing for Scottish Government Buildings (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025) Could you please confirm whether your organisation’s electricity supply for this period was: standard brown grid electricity, REGO-backed, EDF nuclear-free, or 100% certified renewable (green)? This will allow us to ensure that ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
EIR/202500496107
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland vehicle fleet list: FOI release

A vehicle fleet list used by Transport Scotland, whether owned or leased. I would appreciate it if you could provide the following details for each vehicle under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500494565
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland staff Christmas party funding: FOI release

I have familiarised myself with the Scottish Government's FOI/202000110616 regarding staff Christmas parties, and I am aware that it is not Scottish Government policy to pay social events from public funds. However, as an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500495769
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Clarification on gender neutral provision for transgender pupils: FOI release

Page 22 of the Scottish Government's Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools: Guidance for Scottish Schools says: "Education authorities and schools should consider the toilet provision necessary for transgender pupils. This may include the use of gender neutral provision." It is not clear whether "gender neutral" re...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.19
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492885
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce information: FOI release

You asked to be signposted to where you could find the following data sets and "if government is not publishing data relating to the retention of employees as required by section 6 of the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012 [as amended], perhaps you could explain the rationale for the absenc...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.6 s.20
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493158
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government spend on interim workers: FOI release

Request for information 1: Your temporary and permanent agency spend for the last 12 months. Request for information 2: A list of agencies used within the last 12 months. Request for information 3: Which Framework agreement is utilised (Scottish Government, Crown Commercial Services)

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492598
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Capital Funding for New School Buildings: FOI release

“Under Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am requesting information on capital funding provided directly by the Scottish Government to local authorities for the construction of new-build or full replacement primary, secondary or ASN school buildings in Scotland. This request concerns only to capital funding...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492905
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government employee information: FOI release

The number of staff at this organisation have a home address based in England in each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, broken down by pay banding if possible.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492874
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Materials on the Net Zero impact of the housing emergency: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the net zero impact on the housing emergency, from the last three months?

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492042
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) Christmas party funding source: FOI release

As an executive agency, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation? Has this changed in the past 2 years? Has this been at the request of Scottish Government? I am not requesting a cost breakdown as part of my request, just the status of its funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500495743
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - Spean Bridge active travel provision report: FOI release

On 30th June 2025 Alison Irvine Chief Executive wrote to Kate Forbes MSP about Active Travel provision in Spean Bridge and Roy Bridge. An extract from that letter stated Separately a first draft of the report on active travel provision between Spean Bridge and Roybridge has now been received for consideration by Trans...

FOI unclear 80 score 5 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500495885
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Advice Direct Scotland correspondence regarding Key Performance Indicator (KPI) information: FOI release

You are seeking additional details relating to the response I issued on 5 November 2025 about correspondence from the Scottish Government to Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) requesting information around KPIs. You requested confirmation of: whether the position stated on 5 November 2025 remains current and accurate as of...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493550
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Temporary traffic regulation order (TTRO) and temporary traffic regulation notice (TTRN) statistics: EIR release

You asked for " a list of all of the TTRO/TTRN’s issued between 01/04/2025 and 30/09/2025 for the Transport Scotland areas, please. We would like the information to be in a list form (ideally as a spreadsheet) and should include: the applicant the road affected (and its USRN if possible) the application date the date ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500496008
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government framework spend and agency engagements: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request for the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services, the Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services and the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual for: Total spe...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending 8 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492399
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) Christmas party funding: FOI release

1. Whether the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland (MACS) Christmas party is funded by staff or by the organisation. 2. Whether such funding arrangements have changed in the past two years. 3. Whether any such change has been at the request of the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500495749
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Briefing for Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity regarding Ministerial Statement on the Wildfire Summit: EIR release

1. Please can you share any briefing provided to Jim Fairlie ahead of the Ministerial Statement on the Wildfire Summit on 11 November 2025. 2. Please can you share any correspondence relating to that Ministerial Statement sent to or from Jim Fairlie.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493245
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Redress Scheme Scotland caseworker allocation: FOI release

1. How many applications are pending caseworker allocation? 2. Why do you only have 20 caseworkers? What has the Government got planned to increase this to reduce the waiting times? 3. Is there an independent body to oversee the Government and Redress in a similar way to the Horizon victims of the Post Office. The co...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500494073
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector