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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Transport Scotland - Road traffic accident, road and lane closure data for the A75 and A77: EIR release

You asked for: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th April 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th April 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th April 2026. 4. The number of road tra...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515962
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - LED trunk road lighting information: EIR release

Thank you for your response of 10 April 2026 and for providing sample documentation relating to LED trunk road lighting, including design records, environmental management plans, and asset information. Having reviewed the sample materials, I am writing to refine and narrow the scope of my request under the Environment...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.2(2) s.7 s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515083
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

List of occupants of Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care post: FOI release

If possible, I would be very grateful if you could provide me with a list of all the people who have occupied the post of Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care, as far back as you can.

FOI released 70 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600516350
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to road user and congestion charging and Clyde Tunnel tolling: EIR release

You asked for the following information, covering the period 1 January 2025 to the date of your request (4th June): 1. Copies of any correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to: road user charging; congestion charging; Clyde Tunnel tolling; workplace parking levies. 2. Copies of an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600520109
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documents regarding delay to publication of sewage statistics: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the decision to delay the publication of Scottish Water's 2025 sewage overflow statistics.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515833
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Queries concerning interoperability between ScotAccount and GOV.UK One Login: FOI release

In your response to my previous FOI request (reference 202600512950, dated 22 April 2026), the Scottish Government confirmed that there are currently no plans to connect ScotAccount with the proposed UK national digital identity infrastructure, but stated: "We continue to work with the UK Government on a commitment to...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600515415
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Activity undertaken and progress towards ending conversion practices: FOI release

1. An update on all progress made to ending conversion practices in Scotland. 2. All consultations done during this campaign the future plans held by the group.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600515975
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government, ILI Group and Apatura Limited: FOI release

Please can the Scottish Government provide all correspondence between its ministers, officials, advisers, or civil servants and the companies ILI Group and Apatura Limited. This should include emails, memos, minutes of meetings, text messages and exchanges on messaging apps, and any other relevant correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600519985
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Family C Learning Review information: FOI release

Review notification and progress 1. Any notification, terms of reference, progress report, update or completed report concerning the Family C Learning Review received by the Scottish Government. 2. Any record showing when the Scottish Government became aware of: the decision to conduct the review; the appointment of...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.5 s.6 s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600528245
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Number of paid influencers, creators, and public figures used by Scottish Government: FOI release

The total number of paid social media influencers, creators, or public figures used for campaigns, promotions, or advertisements by the Scottish Government, for each year of 2024 and 2025 - as well as 2026 to date. I would like the number of influencers used broken down by year. Please note: I am not asking for any co...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600515468
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of all ETZ Ltd grant agreement values: EIR release

Please provide a list stating the value of all grant agreements between Scottish Government and ETZ Ltd (https://etzltd.com/) based in Aberdeen which have been entered into by year: 24/25 25/26 26/27 For each agreement please state the name of the project being funded and value of grant awarded. Where the grant comes...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514873
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total spend on engineering and energy expertise including Energised Environments Limited contract: EIR release

Please can you provide me with the following information: 1. The Scottish Government’s total spend on this public contract, awarded to Energised Environments Limited in October 2022. 2. The amount of spend on technical or specialist services, providing expertise or expert advice/assurance, relating to engineering, ene...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514547
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - number of successful claims for Adult Disability Payment involving certain conditions: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of successful claims made for adult disability payment involving the following CD10 conditions, from 2022 to 2026: 1. F40 - Phobic anxiety disorders 2. F41 - Other anxiety disorders 3. F42 - Obsessive compulsive disorder Request for information 2: The number of people claiming ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600514280
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

International Network Offices information: FOI release

Information about the External Office Network for the year ending 31st March 2025 including: 1. Location of office. 2. Date of opening. 3. Staff numbers for each office. 4. Total staff costs, including National Insurance & pension contributions. 5. Any other administration costs in running the offices. 6. The number o...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600514490
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - social value management queries: FOI release

Please could you inform me if you have a person responsible for managing social value? If you do, who are they? If you do not, who is managing your social value? Please could you inform me if you are using a social value platform? If you are using a platform, which platform are you using, and when does the current cont...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600514884
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total Scottish Forestry staff attendance at Todrig judicial review hearing: FOI release

I would like to make a FOI request, in relation to the Todrig judicial review, in which Scottish Forestry were found to have broken the law after a two-day hearing in the Court of Session in January 2026. How many Scottish Forestry staff attended this hearing in person (in the Court of Session) for this judicial revie...

FOI not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence spending s.15 s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600516258
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - cost of acquisition of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports: EIR release

The following information in relation to the acquisition of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports: 1. The total purchase price paid for Ardrossan Harbour. 2. Any breakdown of that price, including land, assets, or associated rights acquired. 3. The total estimated cost to the public purse of the acquisition and any asso...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600512378
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Terms and conditions of Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

1. Administrative Inconsistency: How is it possible for the Scottish Government to have "paid out" public funds for a device that it simultaneously defines as an "ineligible measure"? 2. Failure of Parity: If a precedent was set in 2025 for the funding of a NIBE S735, under what legal or policy framework is the Scotti...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514053
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

HM Fire Service Inspectorate in Scotland - cost of net zero staff and external consultants used: FOI release

1. Climate-related posts a) The number of posts (headcount, and FTE where recorded) employed with job titles that include any of the following terms: Climate; Net Zero; Sustainability; Carbon; Emissions; Environmental Sustainability; Climate Change; Climate Action; Climate Policy; Climate Programme; Climate Project; ...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600515594
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information regarding publication of rural payments: EIR release

Rural payments in Scotland used to be published on DEFRA's CAP Payments database https://cap-payments.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx but the last year that happened was for 2024 and DEFRA has announced the website will close in May 2027. While the website states 'The UK Government remains committed to full transparency in t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 1 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600516262
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Materials relating to Dumbarton Health Centre and the primary care programme: FOI release

The following information: A note of the decision makers i.e. who determined the successful projects; A copy of any guidance issued to decision makers; If additional to such guidance, a copy of any scoring matrix issued; A copy of the information issued to decision makers on the relative merits / requirements for each...

FOI unclear 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.6 s.8
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600512570
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and politically restricted posts information: FOI release

The Scottish Ministers are required, by section 3(1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, to appoint a person to carry out various specified functions in relation to politically restricted posts. 1. Who has the Scottish Ministers appointed to this role? One of the functions which the above person is required ...

FOI not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3(1) s.1 s.2(3) s.3 s.2(2) s.17
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600513774
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Utilisation of annual funding provided to RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) for Abernethy Reserve: FOI release

I was wanting it to show what the funding was given for - eg, agricultural, forestry or whatever. Could you update this to show the what various grants were for on a yearly basis?

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600516035
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector