Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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 961 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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Highland Council’s empty property relief data: FOI release

Relief was devolved on 1 April 2023, the Scottish Government has transferred £105 million per year to local government to spend as they see fit including on local relief for empty properties. Can you please answer the following points, I can sent this as a FOI request if required 1 Can you please supply the yearly am...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 s.25(1) s.1(1)
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600520887
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce project correspondence: FOI release

Every email sent and received by Director Annabel Turpie during week beginning 06/04/26 which relates to the project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600514758
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independent review of the valuation of licensed hospitality (Gill Review): FOI release

1. The current stage of the Review, and any project plan, timetable or milestone schedule held, including the target date for the Chair's report and any revisions to that date since the Terms of Reference were published (6 February 2026). 2. The dates of all Review Group meetings held since the Review's establishment,...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600519987
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Anti-Racism delivery plan costs: FOI release

I am writing in relation to the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030, as published on your website. Please provide the following information: 1. The total staff time spent drafting, developing, and consulting on the Scottish Government’s Anti-Racism Delivery Plan 2026-2030 along with either the ac...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FO/202600524051
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the implementation of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 for specific dates: FOI release

1. Any (a) internal correspondence and (b) correspondence with external organisations regarding the focus groups on the implementation of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019, from January 2021 to June 2026; and 2. Any notes and other materials produced as a result of the focus groups re...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.38 s.25(1) s.25 4 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600519520
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce project communications: FOI release

Every email sent and received by the project lead of "handle Freedom of Information requests" during week beginning 13/04/26 which relates to Director Annabel Turpie's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600514802
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government workforce project team information: FOI release

1) How many people are working in project led by Director Annabel Turpie. 2) Set out the grades of the people working in the project. 3) Outline the job objectives of the people working in the project. 4) Present the business plan. 5) Provide the hybrid working team agreement for the project team.

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.4
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600514752
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government workforce project documents and objectives: FOI release

1) All documents from 2026 including project plan which fall under project led by Director Annabel Turpie. 2) Aims of the project. 3) Defined objectives of the project. 4) Scope of the project.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600514732
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prosecutions made under section 92 of the Trade Marks Act 1994: FOI release

1. number of prosecutions relating to the selling of counterfeit goods and products in Scotland every year for the last five years. 2. number of above prosecutions associated with fake or imitation luxury beauty and fashion products. 3. budget, in GBP, allocated for arrests and prosecutions associated with counterfei...

FOI not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.92 s.17(1) s.20
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600524504
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government workforce project lead communications: FOI release

Every email sent and received by the project lead of "supporting high performance" during week beginning 23/03/26 which relates to Director Annabel Turpie's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600514800
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland - staff guidance for refusal of Adult Disability Payment on identity grounds: FOI release

PERIOD: 21 March 2022 – 30 May 2026 PART 1 – SECRET ORDERS TO CUT COSTS 1. All written directives, performance targets or "management expectations" to SSS staff to reduce ADP approvals to meet budget. 2. All emails/Teams messages of senior managers with "budget savings", "cost control", "approval rate target", "fisca...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.7 s.8 s.16 s.18 s.19 s.25 s.28 s.25(1) s.12 s.17 s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600519124
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - ferry cancellation, construction and cost queries: FOI release

1 - What is the current total projected cost to complete and deliver both the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa? Please provide a full breakdown of all costs incurred since the original contract was awarded in 2015. 2 - What was the original contract value for each vessel, and what is the current total expenditure (incl...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.7 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600519021
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Evidence and analysis on impact of drugs consumption room on drug deaths: FOI release

1. Could you supply any internal analysis or analysis seen by the Scottish Government on the impact of the drugs consumption room on drug deaths, from the last six months? 2. Neil Gray said on October 27 that the drugs consumption room has "demonstrably" saved lives - could you provide the evidence to back up this sta...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600520624
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation containing Scottish National Party finances enquiries: FOI release

Please provide copies of all guidance, briefing notes, instructions, advice, protocols, communication plans, Q&A documents, speaking notes or other documents issued to Scottish Government Ministers, Special Advisers or civil servants concerning inquiries regarding SNP finances.

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600519552
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Oslo and Paris Conventions (OSPAR) compliance status of marine deposit by rocket launch: EIR release

Thank you for your reply to my request. I seek clarification of a statement you have made: "compliance with OSPAR will be considered in determining this application". In this clarification, can you please tell me whether the proposed deposit into the sea is considered as an intentional, deliberate, pre-planned and/or ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
EIR/202600518932
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister and former First Ministers' correspondence with former Lord Advocate: FOI release

I would like the following information under the FOI (Scotland) Act: When did John Swinney last speak with Dorothy Bain? When did Nicola Sturgeon last speak with Dorothy Bain?

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600519017
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Materials relating to Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic's visit to St James Gillespie’s High School: FOI release

1. A copy of any briefing materials prepared for the Cabinet Secretary before the visit. 2. A copy of any minutes or a record of what was discussed between the Cabinet Secretary, her officials and the staff and young people at the school. 3. A copy of any emails in the Cabinet Secretary’s email inbox relating to St J...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.3 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600519573
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 information: FOI release

The names of the councils that participated in the social work focus group on the implementation of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019. Copies of any correspondence, minutes or documents of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill Implementation Group relating to the p...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.25
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600519609
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Capability review details regarding ministerial exit interviews: FOI release

As mentioned in a previous FoI about ministerial exit interviews, please provide all details of the “capability review” and “response to capability review” as referred.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600522229
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Information regarding funding of the pg dip in careers guidance and development course with Edinburgh Napier University: FOI release

1.) I need you to confirm what arrangement you had with an Edinburgh Napier University regarding the funding of the pg dip in careers guidance and development in 2009/10 academic year and confirm how allocated nominated funded places were managed and funded and provide a copy of this nominated funding arrangement. 2.)...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600519582
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence and meeting information regarding 'Learn to Swim' initiative: FOI release

1. To ask the Scottish Government to publish any correspondence between Civil Servants and Ministers and or relevant organisations between 1st November 2025 to 16 January 2026 about the ‘learn to swim’ initiative announced in the 2026-27 budget 2. To ask the Scottish Government to publish a list of meetings held betwe...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600501987
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Rent service Scotland rental letting data and mailshot letter: FOI release

I am seeking some information/have a couple questions on: https://www.gov.scot/publications/cost-of-living-rent-and-eviction/pages/illustrative-rent-increasecalculator/ This market evidence is sourced through a variety of means, including advertised rental information, private landlord and letting agent returns, and ...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600522140
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector