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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22,922 matching releases

Energy Consents Unit (ECU) officials meeting with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and Scottish Power: EIR release

1. In the period 1 January 2025 to 28 January 2026, on how many occasions have officials at the Energy Consents Unit met with SSEN, Scottish Power, or any other company involved in the transmission or distribution of electricity in Scotland (please specify). 2. In the period 1 January 2025 to 28 January 2026, on how m...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600503902
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government resilience room (SGoRR) meetings regarding snow: FOI release

The dates of each Scottish Government resilience room (SGoRR) meeting in January 2026 to date regarding snow in the North East, and the times of each meeting (for example, 1pm to 3pm on X date). Which of these meetings were attended by Scottish Government Ministers. Please specify which Ministers and on which date.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600500757
Directorate
Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Revised hydrological assessment information and correspondence regarding Carlinden Burn: EIR release

1. The revised hydrological assessment for Carlinden Burn (25FGS86479), including all supporting datasets, raw outputs, and GIS mapping files. 2. All correspondence (emails, internal notes, Teams messages, memos) between Scottish Forestry, the applicant, consultants and hydrology reviewers relating to hydrological con...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.10 6 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
EIR/202500497176
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fishing vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for all of the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) rectangles in Scotland: EIR release

Would it be possible to request fishing VMS data for all of the ICES rectangles in Scotland for the period of January 2025 - December 2025, if the data is available? Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other available vessel information would also be appreciated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
EIR/202600500516
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Criminal offence data: FOI release

The following data relating to the list of five offences below, for the following years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 in Scotland: 1. The number of people held on remand after being charged with those offences in each year 2. The number of people convicted of those offences in each year 3. The number of ...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)O s.52
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600500855
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - NHS Pension data: FOI release

For 2024 and 2025 I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1) The total number of pension requests completed in each of these years for NHS Scotland members retiring (not phased, return & return etc, just full retirement). 2) The average wait for these. 3) The range of these waits. 4) Nu...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.4 s.5 s.6 s.20
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600500677
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Peterhead Carbon capture project, from 1st September 2025 to 7th January 2026. I am aware of a meeting between the Energy Consents Units and...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
EIR/202600500660
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information held by the Justice Directorate relating to the progression of rape and attempted rape cases in Scotland: FOI release

I am seeking statistical or analytical information held by the Justice Directorate relating to the progression of rape and attempted rape cases in Scotland. Specifically, I request: Any data, analysis, or internal reports concerning the progression of rape and attempted rape reports through the criminal justice system...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.18 s.25(1) s.17(1)O s.12 s.27 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600504144
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Mansion tax documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about a mansion tax, from the last two months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-03-16
Reference
FOI/202600500301
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Diversity and inclusion employer strategy information: FOI release

1. The total number of initiatives, programs, or policies implemented or funded by the Scottish Government that fall under the categories of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), or that could be described as promoting anti-white sentiments or practices. This includes any efforts aimed at addressing racial inequaliti...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600500062
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Graduate entry and LLB tuition fee application information: FOI release

I request the following information for the last 5 Academic Years (2020-21 to 2024-25): 1. For each academic year, the application data - ie number of applications - for tuition fee funding for LLB (Graduate Entry/Accelerated) courses in Scotland that were: Received Approved Rejected 2. For rejected applications in ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.17(1) s.73 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600500997
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Minister media training: FOI release

Please confirm all media training, voice coaching, public speaking coaching or presentational training provided to Scottish Government ministers in each of the last five full financial years, including 2025-26 to date. In each individual case, please confirm which minister received the training, how much it cost, who t...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600500672
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Good Food Nation Plan (Scotland) Act 2022: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon relating to the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 in the last year. 2. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon relating to the Good Food Nation Plan in the last year. 3. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie or Mairi Goug...

FOI clarification 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.20 10 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202500498540
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to protests against housing asylum seekers in hotels and which mention right wing ideologies: FOI release

Any internal or external government communications made since 13/03/2025 which both relate to protestors demonstrating against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels, and include any mentions of "Nazi", "Nazis", the "Homeland Party" or "Patriotic Alternative". If it is feasible and does not breach FOI time limits due ...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.39 s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600500172
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Washington DC - Meetings with Lord Peter Mandelson and the attendance to the State Banquet: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.32(1) s.38 s.25 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600505175
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Washington DC - Interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.17 s.25 s.28(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600505179
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Ministerial Code correspondence: FOI release

I would like to request copies of all correspondence that involves Helen Webster, Ashleigh Gray & Colin McAllister (of the Scottish Government) & Claire Loftus, Sir John Manzoni & Sir Ernest Ryder (independent advisers regarding the Scottish Ministerial Code) for the month of December 2025 please.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.35(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202500499790
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Note of a call between the First Minister and Lord Peter Mandelson: FOI release

The minutes and/or notes of any meetings between the First Minister and Lord Peter Mandelson since February 2025 - or the minutes or notes of any meetings that they both attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600505204
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Transport Scotland A8 and A78 Trunk Road data: EIR release

You asked for the following information: A8 - A list of, and value of, each project Amey have undertaken on the A8 since winning the contract broken down per annum. A78 - A list of, and value of, each project Amey have undertaken on the A78 since winning the contract broken down per annum.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600500668
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Engagement of agency workers information: FOI release

1. Specific Agency Engagement Referenced in the 2024/25 Consolidated Accounts Please provide all documentation relating to the engagement of the agency worker referenced in paragraphs 16–18 of the 2024/25 Audit of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts, specifically the individual engaged on a part-time basis f...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202500492558
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): FOI release

1. Any Scottish Government guidance, policy, or commissioning decisions relating to access to whole-body MRI within NHS Scotland. 2. Any documents that address: whether whole-body MRI is recommended, supported, or limited in NHS Scotland, and whether NHS Boards are expected to provide access for suspected myeloma or ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600500037
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) correspondence: FOI release

Minutes of any meetings involving Transport Scotland where implementation of Recommendation 18 of the Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 (STPR2) on supporting integrated journeys at ferry terminals has been discussed, since 1 January 2023 Correspondence between Transport Scotland and either ScotRail, Stena Line, or ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600499853
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Rosyth to Dunkirk ferry service documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about a Rosyth to Dunkirk ferry service, from the last month.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-09
Reference
FOI/202500488837
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

List of late cases for July 2025: FOI release

The LIST OF LATE CASES - July 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-09
Reference
FOI/202600500704
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector