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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Scottish Government expenditure on therapy sessions via The Keil Centre: FOI release

1. How much SG has spent on individual or team therapy sessions via The Keil Centre in 2025. 2. How much SG has spent on individual or team therapy sessions via The Keil Centre in 2024. 3. How much SG has spent on individual or team therapy sessions via The Keil Centre in 2023. 4. How much SG has spent on individual...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500499186
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication between the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland relating to LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI Review

Original Request 202600507416 Please provide all communication between the Scottish government and inspiring Scotland relating to lgbt youth Scotland over the past 9 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600511494 - Review of 202600507416
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Education Scotland - Information on salmon farming in the curriculum: FOI release

Question 1 In school, are pupils taught about: a. salmon farming? b. salmon fishing? c. fish farming? d. the wider fishing industry and trade? e. problems the industry encounters? Question 2 Is salmon farming part of the curriculum? Question 3 In what subjects are pupils taught about salmon farming? Question 4 A...

FOI already published 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2F s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500497744
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government’s ethical standards framework query: FOI release

The definition of “political activity” with respect to the Scottish Government’s ethical standards framework requiring appointees’ political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600500758
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial Code breach information: FOI release

I request a FOI to publish the evidence of the existence of the “spectrum” the “independent” advisors are working to and point to the exact paragraphs in the Code where it says certain breaches are less significant than others. This FOI must also provide a full list of Ministerial Code breaches that are at the “lower ...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600500421
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard query: FOI release

1. Since its introduction, how many buildings constructed or refurbished by the Scottish Government have adopted the Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard? Please break this down by financial year. 2. In relation to Q1, what was the cost associated with implementing this standard? Please break this down by financi...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600502831
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Data on cancer affecting working-age adults: FOI release

Data to better understand trends in cancer affecting working-age adults in Scotland, and the potential impact on families. For each of the last 10 years (or the longest period available), please provide: 1. Cancer diagnoses The number of new cancer diagnoses in Scotland among people aged: Under 40 40–49 50–54 2. Wh...

FOI not held 40 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600501056
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Police Workforce, Diversity and Inquiry Sponsorship team meeting information: FOI release

(A). Copies of any minutes or records of meetings held during 2025 at which officials from the Police Workforce, Diversity and Inquiry Sponsorship team discussed issues relating to police officers being unable to retire due to pension buyback or pension scheme interaction issues. (B). Confirmation of whether any speci...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600500089
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

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

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 any internal communications abo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510968
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 documents: FOI release

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 any internal communications abo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600511006
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2023: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600509894
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

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

The full list of the Scottish Cosmetic Interventions Expert Group (SCIEG). The declared interests of each member at each meeting. The terms of reference of SCIEG. All SCIEG meeting minutes from its formulation to the date of this request.

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510950
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Diagnostic Radiography, Therapeutic Radiography, and Sonography Workforce information: FOI release

1. Any workforce modelling, workforce impact assessment, or workforce planning analysis held by the Scottish Government that underpins the commitment to seven-day radiology services set out in DL(2025)25 or the associated sub-national planning programme, including any analysis relating to diagnostic radiography, therap...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600509811
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information relates to the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: 1. EVIDENCE BASE 1.1 Please provide all written evidence, submissions, reports, research papers, safety data, and statistical analyses that were received by or commissioned by the Scottis...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.1 s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600511564
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communication with Minister for Parliamentary Business and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI Review

Original request: 202600505368 Please provide all communication to and from Graeme Day, Minister for Parliamentary Business and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill The bill was also known as the Unbuyable bill and was brought forward by Ash Regan MSP. Please also provide any co...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510164 review of 202600505368
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2022: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600509893
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025: FOI release
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Director of Equalities, Inclusion and Human Rights expenses: FOI release

‘Could you supply the full expenses for John Somers from the last three years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on?’

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600512183
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2024: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600509895
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Felling permission and restocking order over a Caravan Site exemption certificate for the site known as Garden Cottage: EIR release

We wish to raise an FOI in regard to the caravan application from Caledonian touring club. We require all emails and computer files and telephone calls and any other form of communication originating from North Ayrshire Council, local councillors, and the [REDACTED] from Eglinton house with particular interest in North...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510879
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Director General Net Zero recruitment exercise information: FOI release

1) the number of candidates who applied for the role of DG Net Zero. 2) the number of internal vs external candidates at application and then at interview stage. 3) any and all information relating to this campaign which can reasonably be released including general observations of the recruitment round, correspondenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600509889
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme Lot 4 (Scotland) Fife Perth and Kinross: FOI release

Addresses for the 17,830 premises included in the initial tender for "Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy scheme Lot 4 (Scotland): Fife Perth and Kinross" (Reference No: FEB549175) which closed earlier this month. This could be in the form of the UPRN list typically provided alongside such tenders. I understand no award has...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600511276
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Energy Skills Passport information: EIR release

Information pertaining to the uptake and usage and funding of the Energy Skills Passport.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510500
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector