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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Payments made by the Scottish Government as a result of the Salvesen v Riddell or Stoddart v The Coulston Trust cases: FOI release

Details of any money (including compensation) which has been paid by Government agents (or anyone acting for them) as a result of the Salvesen v Riddell or Stoddart v The Coulston Trust cases? Please provide a breakdown of each instance/payout.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492339
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

List of all successful applicants to the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund, Checkpoint 10: EIR release

A complete list of all successful applicants to the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund Checkpoint 10 for the year 2025. For each successful applicant, please provide: Organisation name Project location Funding amount awarded Brief description of the project scope (e.g., technologies installed or measures implemented) ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492465
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information held by Transport Scotland relating to Fuel Duty, Vehicle Excise Duty and Reforming Motoring Taxes: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about fuel and excise duty, as well as reforming motoring taxes, from the past three months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500490965
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's trip to COP30: FOI release

1. Total Cost: The final total expenditure for the Cabinet Secretary’s trip to COP30. 2. Itemised Breakdown: A breakdown of these costs into the following categories: (a) Travel (including flights, internal transfers, and any carbon offsetting costs); (b) Accommodation; (c) Subsistence; (d) Any other associated costs...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500498535
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

Medical Agency spend for HM Fire Service Inspectorate: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of Medical Agency spend for the following periods: 1st April 2024 – 31st March 2025 1st April 2025 – 31st October 2025

FOI unclear 50 score 0 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500495307
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding stage 3 proceedings on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI request

1. Any briefing prepared in advance of the start of Stage 3 proceedings on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill for Scottish Government Ministers. 2. Any speaking notes provided to Mairi Gougeon in advance of Stage 3 proceedings for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491343
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural

Devices and services procurement data: FOI release

A range of information through questions contained in an attached Microsoft Excel document. The tables from this document have been copied below with the answers for each item provided where possible.

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.30 s.12
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491434
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documentation that mentions a former Judge: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, which is to/from or mentions Victoria McCloud, from the last seven months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500490914
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Senior Special Adviser communications: FOI release

You asked for all communications that Senior Special Advisor Emily Mackintosh sent and received the week of Monday 20 October.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.27 s.27(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491194
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy tender process query: FOI release

Evaluator reports, Q&A logs, or third-party input from tender process. Any third-party input (e.g., scoring matrices, moderator notes) from PCS tender.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500492643
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Details of the funding grant deal with Elect Her: FOI release

Details of the funding grant deal with Elect Her, including the contract signed with the organisation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491605
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between AGS Airports and Scottish Government: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence between AGS Airports and the Scottish Government from 1 October – 30 October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500490908
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documentation held relating to the Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefing, analysis, about the gender recognition reform bill from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491144
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister's trip to Malawi and Zambia: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full expenses from John Swinney's trip to Malawi and Zambia in October, including how many officials accompanied him, and their full expenses, including flight costs, accommodation and other expenses? 2. Could you supply all briefings and minutes/notes from meetings John Swinney held in Malawi a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491454
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Affidavit in relation to the Hamilton Report: FOI release

From the legal advice released in October 2024 following SIC decision notice 193/2024 on page 87: “An affidavit from [redacted – section 38(1)(b)] as former head of the Secretariat about the arrangements was provided to OSIC as additional evidence.” 1) I request the above affidavit, as well any other affidavits provi...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(1) s.14(2) s.14 s.14O s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491548
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Number of concerns and requests to withdraw the guidance Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools: FOI release

Please supply details of all concerns logged with the Scottish Government and requests made to withdraw the Scottish Government guidance Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools. Please provide copies of all letters and petitions sent to the Scottish Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491766
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding a trade deal between the United Kingdom and United States of America: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about the UK/US trade deal, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.28 s.29 s.30 s.32 s.33 s.38 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491591
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Documentation regarding Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care GP walk-in centres meeting: FOI release

"On what date was the 12th October meeting first scheduled? Where did the meeting take place? Did all participants join the meeting in person, or did some join virtually? Please provide all correspondence, by email or direct messaging application, which discussed the scheduling of the meeting. Furthermore, please prov...

FOI withheld 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500492259
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence received from MSPs regarding the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

The number of items of correspondence (including letters and emails) received by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government from the following MSPs: Stephanie Callaghan Fergus Ewing Annabelle Ewing Jim Fairlie Kate Forbes Kenneth Gibson Ruth Maguire John Mason Ash Regan Michelle Thomson co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491544
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Walk in GP policy announcement information: FOI release

Please confirm when the Cabinet were informed of this policy announcement. Please confirm whether the Royal College of GPs were informed in advance of the announcement. Please provide correspondence between ministers, civil servants and professional bodies relating to the development and announcement of this policy. ...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491651
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence from Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing relating to treatment of healthcare workers: FOI release

Please provide all Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing correspondence received and responses concerning; Treatment of healthcare workers in NHS facilities who have been trying to protest or raise awareness of the victimisation of healthcare workers in Palestine. The time-frame period for this being from Feb 18...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491736
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding prison overcrowding: FOI release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence between SNP MSPs and the Scottish Government on the issue of prison overcrowding.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491658
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

City of Edinburgh Council correspondence regarding the proposed new West Edinburgh secondary school: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and The City of Edinburgh Council regarding the proposed new West Edinburgh secondary school, and in particular any requests from CEC to ask for funding for this school and any responses from Scot Gov.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
EIR/202500491517
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Consolidated accounts fraud case information: FOI release

1) The Scottish Government's consolidated accounts state there were "a total of 75 cases of fraud and 11 cases of suspected or attempted fraud were recorded in addition to 1 case of error and 3 cases of third party grant fraud were reported". Could you provide further details on each instance, and in relation to the th...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.35 s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491626
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector