Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Social Security Scotland automated review notifications for Adult Disability Payment (ADP): FOI release

Request for information 1: The criteria, rules, or conditions that trigger the sending of automated reminder communications (including emails and SMS messages) to clients in relation to ADP reviews. Request for information 2: Whether such automated reminder communications are automatically suppressed, paused, or can...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600503214
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland concessionary bus travel statistics: FOI release

For 2009/10, 2014/15 and each of the past five financial years (2020/21 to 2024/2025): The total number of concessionary passenger bus journeys in Scotland, broken down by age brackets: aged 0-9 10-15 16-22 60-65 66-70 71-75 76-80 81-85 86-90 91+ If it is not possible to break down the data into these age brackets, ...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600504014
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Affordable Housing Supply Programme information: FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent to Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the Scottish Government's new 'More Homes Scotland' agency. 2. Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the Scottish Government's new 'More Homes Scotland' agency. 3. A confirmation of how much funding will be put aside for rural and is...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-04-07
Reference
FOI/202600503427
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

NHS Ayrshire and Arran funding and NHS Dental provision: FOI release

The First Minister and the Health Secretary have on many occasions now stated that the Government is committed to ending the 8.30am Scramble at GP Surgeries and also having Zoom , Teams consultations. So can you provide me with the following as NHS Ayrshire and Arran is saying this is not the case. 1. What Financial ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-01
Reference
Foi/202600502394
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland Road traffic data: FOI release

You stated "I am making a FOI request dated 3/2/26. This request is specifically for the speed data obtained from the traffic data counter loops laid across the A84 in Callander between the junctions of Robertson Way and Vorlich Crecent between 9/10/25 - 11/11/25"

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600504722
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Delivery details of baby box sent to the Mayor of New York City: FOI release

A receipt, or confirmation of, the ‘Baby Box’ which the Scottish Government stated has been sent to Zohran Mamdani. A tracking number for the delivery of the ‘Baby Box’ which the Scottish Government stated has been sent to Zohran Mamdani. The total cost to send the ‘Baby Box’ to Zohran Mamdani.

FOI unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600503867
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

Mind to Mind mental health campaign costs: FOI release

The financial cost of creating and promoting these campaign materials How the Mind to Mind Stakeholder Toolkit differs from other resources and toolkits widely available online How the impact of the campaign will be evaluated

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501497
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland road safety framework: FOI release

I'd like to request information through FOI legislation. Could you supply all analysis undertaken on each target of the Road Safety Framework to 2030, and whether it has been achieved, and the current progress made on this, as well as whether it is likely to be achieved or fail? i.e a 50 per cent reduction in fatal a...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600502574
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland concessionary bus travel statistics: FOI release

1. Travel Diary - Count of Local Bus stages per head of residential population, excluding coach trips: Total for 2023 and 2024 separately if possible or 2023+2024 combined if sample sizes are otherwise too small Split by age group: 0-15 (if available?) 16-21 22-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ 2. Also please can ...

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600503256
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Criminal Proceedings in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for Please can you provide a breakdown of "other dishonesty" and "Other crimes against society" data for the period of 2014-15 to 2023-24?

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 4 attachments
Published
2026-03-24
Reference
FOI/202600501764
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - NHS Pension data: FOI release

For 2024 and 2025 I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1) The total number of pension requests completed in each of these years for NHS Scotland members retiring (not phased, return & return etc, just full retirement). 2) The average wait for these. 3) The range of these waits. 4) Nu...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.4 s.5 s.6 s.20
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600500677
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Public sector estate information: FOI release

You asked for the number of non-domestic buildings owned or occupied by the Scottish Government that fall within each Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band (A–G), based on the most recent EPC data held.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2026-03-04
Reference
FOI/202600500080
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Remediable Service Statement (RSS) to retired firefighters: FOI release

1. As of 23rd January 2026, how many RSS have been issued to retired, fully protected firefighters? 2. As of 23rd January 2026, how many RSS have been issued to retired firefighters with tapered protection? 3. As of 23rd January 2026, how many RSS have been issued to retired firefighters with no protection? 4. As of...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2026-03-04
Reference
FOI/202600502807
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Investing in Communities Fund (ICF) information on My Magdalene” brochure: FOI release

In your recent request you asked for “all communication related to the part funding provided to produce the brochure investing in communities in any area in Edinburgh October 2025 edition only, including all receipts, emails, maps only related to production of the printed A5 edition of any area in Edinburgh October 202...

FOI unclear 50 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500492849
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland penetration testing and security testing data: FOI release

For each of the last three completed financial years (or the closest available reporting period), please provide the following: 1. Total annual spend on penetration testing and/or security testing services (including external penetration testing, infrastructure testing, application testing, and cloud security testing)...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202600500467
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A90 Brechin bypass speed limit enforcement query: FOI release

How will the speed limit of 50mph on the A90 Brechin bypass proposed by Amey be enforced? Will this be by: Re-calibrating the existing average speed cameras between South Drum and Stracathro (northbound) and Dubton and Balnabriech (southbound) to 50 mph? or Installing additional permanent average speed cameras betw...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202600500041
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) information: FOI release

Copies of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessments (CRWIA) that informed the following: Scotland's Vision for Kinship Care: Our Offer of Support for Families (published on 22 December 2025) Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010: guidance (published on 19 Dec) School age childcare services - regulati...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1)
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500499477
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce and breaches of The Civil Service Code information: FOI release

1. How many civil servants are employed now by the government, and on this day in each of the last four years? 2. How many disciplinary actions have been taken against Civil Servants for breaches of The Civil Service Code, in each of the last four years, with a breakdown per year? Could you also disclose what actions...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498592
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Insights Discovery expenditure and efficacy information: FOI release

1. Total Expenditure: Please provide the total amount paid to the company "Insights Learning and Development Ltd" or any other provider (such as Connect 3, HR Staple etc) that was specifically for "Insights Discovery" accreditation, materials, or workshops for the financial years: 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-present Pl...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.2
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498819
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Teacher workforce statistics: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the total number of full-time equivalent teachers employed at each point in the Main Grade Scale, for each local authority area.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202600501742
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland 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 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-02-25
Reference
FOI/202500495879
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Recorded flood event observations to support Flood Risk Assessment – Tomich, Invergordon, Highlands: EIR release

"JBA Consulting have been commissioned to undertake a Flood Risk Assessment for a site in the vicinity of Tomich, near Invergordon, Highlands, (Ordnance Survey National Grid Reference (OS NGR 270000 870900). Please see map attached showing the site location in red outline. By undertaking an internet search and freedom...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-25
Reference
FOI/202500497785
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures' July 2025 diary: FOI release

“Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information... Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures' full diary (government and political) for July 2025.”

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-25
Reference
FOI/202500496298
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector