Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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22,642 matching releases

Social Security Scotland’s postal costs: FOI release

In relation to the document published on the 6th February titled: ‘Transactions over £25,000 - November 2024’. The detail of the postage costs? I am looking for what was posted and explanation for the cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2025-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500454631
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Additional support needs in Scottish secondary schools: FOI release

1. The number of additional support need staff employed in mainstream Scottish secondary schools. 2. The number of Scottish secondary schools that cater for pupils who require additional support. 3. The number of pupils with additional support needs attending a mainstream secondary school. Please present this in a t...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3
Published
2025-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500455974
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Galloway National Park correspondence with various organisations: EIR release

All correspondence between Scottish Ministers and/or officials with the followingorganisations regarding the proposed creation of a Galloway National Park and theconsultation process: National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFUS) South of Scotland Enterprise South of Scotland Destination Alliance Galloway National Park As...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500453720
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Clean Power 2030 Action Plan briefing documents: EIR release

Any briefing documents prepared by the Scottish Government on the DESNZ policy paper Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, published in December 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500452601
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Clean Power 2030 report briefing documents: EIR release

Any briefing documents prepared by the Scottish Government on the Clean Power 2030 report published by NESO in November 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500452602
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Plans for the site of the former McVities factory in Tollcross: FOI release

Agendas, minutes, emails and any other relevant documents about any meetings attended by representatives of Pladis, Scottish Enterprise, and then Deputy First Minister John Swinney in 2022 regarding the company's plans for the site of the former McVities factory in Tollcross, Glasgow.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
FOI/202500455068
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Proposed ban on owning cats in new housing developments in rural areas: EIR release

The content of all documents including emails, phone messages and briefings regarding the Scottish Government's response to media reports regarding a proposed ban on owning cats in new housing developments in rural areas, as mentioned in the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission report to ministers on "responsible ownersh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500454117
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

ScotRail’s alcohol survey results: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full results of the booze ban consultation i.e how many votes for each category? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received and minutes/notes from meetings about the booze ban from the last three months? 3. Could you supply all documentation held surrounding the opening of Levenm...

FOI cost limit 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
FOI/202500452128
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the Use of Force Act 2018: FOI release

Information regarding whether there are plans, policy or timetable for the Scottish Government to extend the reach of the Use of Force Act 2018 in Scotland. If yes, is there a timetable.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
FOI/202500456107
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Copy of information referenced in the Scottish Information Commissioner’s Decision Notice 186/2024: FOI release

Copies of the information that is referenced in the Scottish Information Commissioner’s Decision Notice 186/2024. Please could you send me copies of the information referenced above and a copy of the review response and all other information that was subsequently identified and sent to the applicant.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
FOI/202500454839
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Procurement of trains for the ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper fleet information: EIR release

All briefings given to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport regarding the procurement of future trains for the ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper fleet since 1 January 2025. All correspondence between Civil Servants, Transport Scotland, Scottish Rail Holdings, ScotRail and the Caledonian sleeper concerning the procurement ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500454500
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

List of wind farm owners and funding they have received: EIR release

Please provide me with a breakdown of the owner of every wind farm in Scotland, along with where the company’s headquarters are based in the world, by country. Additionally, please may you tell me how much Scottish Government funding each wind farm has received in 2024. May you break down that Scottish Government fundi...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500454651
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Contract and planting plan map for previous request (202500450951): EIR release

Thank you for your email and EIR response reference 202500450951. My FOI/EIR request asked for the contract and a planting plan map for this scheme. I note the EIR response has provided a contact reference number. I would be grateful if you could provide the contract and planting plan as originally requested, as this...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500455863
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Breakdown of Accountant in Bankruptcy employees by salary band: FOI release

1. A breakdown of the number of Accountant in Bankruptcy employees grouped by salary bands (e.g., £50,000–£55,000, £55,001–£60,000, etc.). 2. The number of Accountant in Bankruptcy employees whose annual salary is £50,000 or higher. 3. The number of Accountant in Bankruptcy employees whose annual salary is £80,000 or...

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
FOI/202500457698
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme information: EIR release

1. How many woodland creation applications approved under the current FGS in Scotland had the WEAG impact assessment submitted as a part of the application process (please provide a list)? 2. What is the area of arable and mixed-use land (defined as LCA classes 1-4) approved to date be planted with trees under the cur...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500455011
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Summary of enforcement actions taken by the Marine Directorate: EIR release

A list of enforcement actions taken by the Marine Directorate against vessels in Scottish waters from 1st January 2022 to the date of processing the request, inclusive. For each enforcement action please include: the date it was brought the type of enforcement action (e.g. FPN, advisory letter, request to leave area)...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500450316
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government female changing room and gender neutral toilets guidance: FOI release

a) All guidance for the treatment/accommodation of transgender civil servants b) How many complaints have been received from civil servants in Scotland about the use of female changing rooms/loos by transgender civil servants? (Years 2019 to 2025) c) What were the outcomes of those complaints?

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-28
Reference
FOI/202500455121
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish landlord register and private rental levels: FOI release

You asked for "Has the Scottish Government carried out any feasibility study on whether the landlord register could be used to collect private rental levels? If so, can you provide it?"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-24
Reference
FOI/202500454059
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

You asked for: all briefings written for the Scottish Government and correspondence sent to and from the government and all minutes/notes about the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill, between February 1 2025 and the date of this FOI.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-24
Reference
FOI/202500454143
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Professor of Global Public Health: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, etc, which is from/to/mention Devi Sridhar, from the past three months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-23
Reference
FOI/202500449177
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Data for number of Freedom of Information requests withdrawn and re-submitted: FOI release

I received a highly unusual request from a Scottish Government official asking for a call regarding my request, in which I was asked to withdraw and re-submit my request because I would not receive the request within the statutory deadline. I have never been asked this before and do not believe it is proper practice, s...

FOI cost limit 40 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2025-04-23
Reference
FOI/202500450763
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

R100 broadband project: FOI release

How complete is the R100 broadband project, i.e. how many homes are connected and how many homes are not connected? Could you supply what areas these homes are in?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2025-04-22
Reference
FOI/202500455921
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector