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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Digital Academy Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Learning Environments (VLE): FOI release

You asked for information about the use of Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) by the Digital Academy and, where information is readily available, any associated departments, service units, or partner organisations delivering education, training, or learner support under your author...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2025-12-09
Reference
FOI/202500482345
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Meat sources used in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1. Across the last five years has any meat, imported from countries outside the UK, been used in meals served in Scottish Government buildings? 2. In terms of (1) could you outline the total amount spend on imported meat (and if possible, please break this down by year). 3. Is venison meat currently used or has it pr...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2025-12-09
Reference
FOI/202500482353
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data request: EIR release

You asked, in relation to your previous request (ref: 202500477403): “my request asked for data for Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 inclusive, or if unavailable Jan 2019 to Dec 2024. The VMS point data you provided only includes 2020 to 2023. Would you be able to provide data for 2019 and/or 2024 in the same format please? Previo...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2025-12-09
Reference
EIR/202500482315
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reporting discrepancy and grant claim submissions by Advice Direct Scotland: FOI release

You asked for information relating to correspondence from the Scottish Government to Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) dated 14 January 2025, titled: “Funding – ADS – Consumer and Energy & Post Q3 Grant Claim – Queries over forecast figures – SG to ADS – 14 January 2025” Specifically, you asked for: 1. A copy of the Q1 an...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2025-12-08
Reference
FOI/202500482374
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Gaelic signage on emergency vehicles: FOI release

You asked for information to support the rationale for applying dual language livery on all police cars and ambulances and the total expense of adding the Gaelic translations across the entire fleet.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2025-12-08
Reference
FOI/202500485567
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Funding given to Arran Development Trust for the Rowarden project: FOI release

The total grant funding agreed and issued for the Arran development trust for the Rowarden house building project, from years 2018 to 2025, yearly payment values. What conditions were/are attached to any funding. The value for money assessment for funds and details of funds deriving from Scottish Government spending fu...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2025-12-08
Reference
FOI/202500482484
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Disability payment information: FOI release

In relation to Adult Disability Payment, Pension Age Disability Payment, and Child Disability Payment: Your request for information 1: the percentage of applications made with assistance from the Local Delivery Teams. Your request for information 2: the percentage of successful initial applications made with assistan...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2025-12-08
Reference
FOI/202500484831
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Takeaways to Bute House, St Andrews House and Victoria Quay: FOI release

You asked for the total number of times that food delivery companies (e.g. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, or Just Eat) delivered food to Bute House, St Andrews House, and Victoria Quay to cater to orders from Scottish Ministers or civil servants since 2021.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2025-12-08
Reference
FOI/202500482317
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sexual offence case statistics: FOI release

I am contacting you following recent FOI requests I submitted to COPFS (R-15865-25) and SCTS (FOI 2025-349), copies of which are attached for reference. As you will see, both bodies indicated that detailed statistics on rape and sexual assault case outcomes are not available directly through FOISA. SCTS confirmed that...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-08
Reference
FOI/202500484360
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme delay statistics: FOI release

1. What is the % PVG applications which met the 14 days SLA in July 2025? 2. What is the longest wait time for PVG checks at today’s date? 3. Can you report on the volumes of processing errors and whether rates have changes since January 2025? 4. What is the average wait on a PVG check for those received since July ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2025-12-03
Reference
FOI/202500481722
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Additional Support Need data by local authority: FOI release

The number of pupils, as per the most recent pupil census, with at least one Additional Support Need (ASN), broken down by local authority.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2025-12-02
Reference
FOI/202500484033
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland data processing queries: FOI release

1. Does SAAS access birth certificate serial numbers via ScotlandsPeople or other channels? 2. Is this data used for identity verification, residency checks, or eligibility validation? 3. What is the lawful basis under UK GDPR for processing this data? 4. Are DPIAs or internal reviews available? 5. Is the data reta...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2025-12-02
Reference
FOI/202500481804
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Public Appointment extension to terms of office queries: FOI release

1. Given the guidance on the Public Appointments website in relation to the maximum term of office under a Public Appointment, I am writing to ask under Freedom of Information legislation, under what criteria are extensions to this rule made? 2. In relation to the Public Body, Children’s Hearings Scotland, how many ap...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2025-11-20
Reference
FOI/202500481212
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Fuel Duty and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) queries: FOI release

Please provide copies of any forecasts, projections, internal modelling, reports, briefings, or ministerial submissions produced between 1 January 2020 and the present that estimate: 1. The future revenue to Scotland from Fuel Duty and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) under current UK tax arrangements. 2. The expected impac...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2
Published
2025-11-20
Reference
FOI/202500480480
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Terms and conditions regarding “Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)” contract: FOI release

A copy of the formal terms and conditions relating to the contract “Provision of a Host Body for the Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS)”, published on 1 May 2025 (Contract Reference: 668218). I have reviewed the award notice and associated reports, which outline the purpose and scope of the AROS initiative. H...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-19
Reference
FOI/202500481855
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Forestry's use of a Citizen Engagement Platform: FOI release

1) Do you use a Citizen Engagement platform? 2) If so, what tools do you use? 3) How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool? 4) Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2025-11-19
Reference
FOI/202500480653
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government Hydrogen Action Plan details: FOI release

Information on progress towards the Scottish Government’s 2030 target of 5 GW for installed hydrogen production capacity from electrolysis and any available data in terms of GW installed capacity on current progress against this target.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2025-11-19
Reference
FOI/202500480985
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003 regulations to increase Council Tax on second homes: FOI release

QUESTION 1: What is the provision and specific wording of section 33(1) and (2) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 2003 which authorises the making of Regulations to impose an increase in Council Tax liability for "second homes". QUESTION 2: Do local authorities have a discretionary power to charge different amoun...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.33(2) s.4(2) s.20 s.5
Published
2025-11-19
Reference
202500479898
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency's access to birth certificate information: FOI release

1. Does SPPA access birth certificate serial numbers via ScotlandsPeople or other interfaces? 2. What statutory purpose justifies this access? 3. What is the lawful basis under UK GDPR for processing this data? 4. Are any DPIAs, internal reviews, or risk assessments available? 5. Is the data retained, indexed, or l...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.6
Published
2025-11-19
Reference
FOI/202500481542
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Citizen Engagement Platform query: FOI release

Request for information 1: Do you use a Citizen Engagement platform? Request for information 2: If so, what tools do you use? Request for information 3: How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool? Request for information 4: Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2025-11-19
Reference
FOI/202500480495
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland customer service performance level information: FOI release

This is an information request relating to customer service performance levels. Please include the following information for the financial years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25: The average call wait times for your customer service phone lines are each year. The percentage of calls answered within your target t...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.10 s.4
Published
2025-11-19
Reference
FOI/202500480910
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland’s Ferries Directorate employee data: FOI release

For each of the past 5 financial years (to March 2025): What has been Transport Scotland’s employee time commitment (FTEs) to each of ferry construction and ferry operations? What % of Transport Scotland’s total FTEs have these represented?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2025-11-19
Reference
FOI/202500480843
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport