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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Local Authority budget allocation query: FOI release

How was the 10 billion pounds from the Labour government in Westminster allocated and distributed throughout the council areas? This money was announced in the November budget yet no benefit has been seen nationwide to this tune. What has Holyrood done? Or not done?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600508810
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit staff data and spend: FOI release

(1) How many individuals are currently employed at the Scottish Government's Energy Consent Unit? (2) What is the total spend on the Scottish Government's Energy Consent Unit since 2021? (Please could you split that up by financial year).

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509629
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Adult neurodevelopmental assessment and support provision across NHS Boards correspondence: FOI release

1. A copy of the letter, email, briefing, template, or other correspondence sent by the Scottish Government’s Director of Mental Health to all Health Boards seeking clarification on adult neurodevelopmental assessment and support provision. 2. The date this correspondence was sent. 3. A list of all NHS Boards contact...

FOI clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.5 s.6 s.8 s.9 s.4 s.17(1) s.10 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516637
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

High hedge appeals: EIR release

Please provide the following information held by the Scottish Government and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA): 1. Interpretation of Section 34: In high hedge appeals where an applicant asserts that a hedge adversely affects light to a future/proposed dwelling that neither possesses active ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.34 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600517042
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Details of Callander traffic survey: EIR release

A traffic survey was conducted through Callander’s Main Street and Stirling Road in October 2025. Under the Freedom if Information (Scotland) Act 2002, we are requesting: 1. The highest recorded speeds across each surveyed location. 2. The lowest recorded speeds across each surveyed location. 3. Please confirm whet...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600510641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Serco NorthLink Ferries income and expenditure statistics: FOI release

(1) How much income has Serco NorthLink Ferries posted in the last five years of the NIFS3 contract? Please show a total but also include a breakdown for ticket sales, cabin bookings, pod bookings, restaurant sales, bar sales, shop sales (including vending machines), gambling machines, cinema ticket sales and vehicle b...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600508059
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Environmental performance standards of A90 and A96: EIR release

I am writing to formally raise concerns regarding the environmental condition of the A90 and A96 trunk roads in North East Scotland, which are currently maintained under contract by Amey. There is a clear and visible pattern of environmental neglect along substantial stretches of these routes, including: Widespread and...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600508806
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Lord Mandelson communications: FOI release

- Communications referring to Peter Mandelson (Lord Mandelson), since 1 February 2025. - Communications with Peter Mandelson (Lord Mandelson), since 1 February 2025.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600507914
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information regarding the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG) and meeting details: FOI release

1. The full membership list of SCIEG from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request, including names, professional affiliations, and organisational roles where recorded. 2. The dates of all SCIEG meetings held from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request. 3. Any minutes, notes, summaries, agendas, action points, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516502
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) statistics: EIR release

Could you please provide answers to the following questions if that information is available. 1. In the past year, how many appeals were made to Scottish Ministers that challenged the City of Edinburgh Council Enforcement Notice to cease to let in respect of properties for The alleged breach of planning control: witho...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600519280
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M8 road works query: EIR release

Who are the people making this decision too destroy the section ( not the public ) mps? Who was in the committee who put this work out for tender? Who picked the company after the tendering process?

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
EIR/20260516941
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Guidance on implementation of candidacy rights for foreign nationals: FOI release

Copies of all guidance, instructions or correspondence issued by the Scottish Government to returning officers or electoral administrators since 1 February 2025 concerning the implementation of candidacy rights for foreign nationals with limited leave to remain (including any advice on visa extensions or by-election tr...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600517338
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funds transferred to Dumfries and Galloway Council in regard to flood defence works: EIR release

For the year 2024 to 2026, finance funds transferred or sent to Dumfries and Galloway Council in regard flood defence works/project in Dumfries town/river nith.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516780
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Number of incidents involving abuse or near miss collisions in relation to road workers on trunk roads: EIR release

The number of incidents involving abuse, threats, or near‑miss collisions involving roadworkers on trunk roads for each of the last five years. Please include: date location type of incident whether police were notified • any injuries recorded.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
EIR/202600518285
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) correspondence in relation to non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation: FOI release

This request concerns Lesley Blair MBE, BABTAC, the Joint Council for Cosmeic Practitioners, known as the JCCP, and Professor David Sines, in relation to Scottish Government work on non-surgical cosmetic procedures regulation. Please provide the following recorded information. 1. Scottish Government awareness of Lesl...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516357
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice: FOI release

Scottish Government records relating to Glasgow Caledonian University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice, announced on or around 18 March 2026. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Glasgow Caledonian University and/or various named individuals concerning the course and for...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516504
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Grooming gang public awareness campaign information: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government run any public awareness campaigns about grooming gangs since Operation Cerrar became public? 2. What was the content and reach of these campaigns?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600517288
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023 information: FOI release

Information the Scottish Government holds relating to The Marriage Between Persons of Different Sexes (Prescribed Bodies) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2023.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.25(1) s.1 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516346
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 information: FOI Review

Original request 202600510968 all drafts of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 the names of any children’s organisations consulted during its preparation where children or young people were directly consulted, a description of the categories or groups consulted, without personal data ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516048 Review of 202600510968
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Storm overflow and waste water documentation: EIR release

In its 2024 report, Environmental Standards Scotland called on the Scottish Government to publish up-to-date, clear and specific guidance about the exceptional circumstances in which it is permissible for storm overflows to spill. In July 2025 the Scottish Government agreed to review this guidance. You asked for a cop...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
EIR/202600517070
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Candidate nomination integrity at Scottish local government elections information: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the integrity of the candidate nomination process at Scottish local government elections, specifically in relation to what are commonly described as ""paper candidates,"" and any assessment of or proposals to address the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.85 s.29 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516377
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

ScotAccount hosting infrastructure and jurisdictional risk assessment: FOI release

1. The cloud infrastructure provider(s) and data centre location(s) used to host the ScotAccount service (manage.scotaccount.service.gov.scot), including whether any component of the service runs on infrastructure owned or operated by a company subject to United States jurisdiction. 2. Whether a Data Protection Impact...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516387
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tree Management in selected areas: EIR release

Any recorded information relating to the management of the trees detailed within the attached 2 annotated maps (red highlighted areas with NGR of central point). To include any correspondence between Transport Scotland and any other 3rd parties e.g. Balfour Betty, Contractors, Elected Members, East Renfrewshire Counci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516456
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport