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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Disclosure of award details to authorised third parties by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Any policy documents, internal guidance, staff instructions, or training materials used by Social Security Scotland that set out the rules or procedures regarding: Request for information 1: The circumstances in which Social Security Scotland staff may or may not share details of a client’s benefit award (including t...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491205
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Managing deer in the context of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill since July 2025: EIR release

1. “Any correspondence sent to Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the topic of mandatory training for those managing deer in the context of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill since July 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the topic of mandatory training for those managing deer in th...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491038
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Production company funding and BBC Scotland documentation: FOI release

1. Any government funding agreements, payments, or sponsorships given to TV and movie production companies in the last five years, and a breakdown per year and per payment, I.e what was it for? 2. All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, between Angus ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.33(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491142
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Landfill ban information: EIR release

1. Please provide me with a copy of any briefing notes prepared for Ministers within the last 12 months on the landfill ban that is due to come into force on 31st December 2025. 2. Please provide me with a list of the landfill sites that any landfill from Scotland after the 31st December 2025 is due to be sent to for ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
EIR/202500491029
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) woodland creation grants formula calculation: EIR release

The formula Scottish Forestry apply to calculate the interest payments due on FGS woodland creation grants when they are reclaimed as a result of failure to fulfil the FGS contract terms.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
EIR/202500493498
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Registered Fostering Agency (RFA) queries: FOI release

What action is planned to eliminate the practice of RFA’s transferring money to their parent organisation in the form of loans? What steps are being taken to recover the public funds extracted by creative accounting?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491955
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group information: FOI release

Information regarding the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group. 1. The dates and minutes of all meetings of the Group held since 1 January 2023. 2. A list of any sub-groups or working groups established by the Group, with their purpose and membership where available. 3. Copies of any action p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491045
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence about the UK Government’s 10-year plan for health: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the UK Government’s 10-year plan for health, between June 1 2025 and August 1 2025?

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500490993
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Materials on Prison Population Assurance Group: FOI release

“Copies of all sent emails from the relevant C2 and C1 officials responsible for overseeing the governance of the Prison Population Assurance Group, covering the period 21 October 2025 to 28 October 2025 (inclusive)”. For clarity, I have interpreted this request as all outgoing emails from the relevant C2 and C1 offic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491128
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Material regarding mistaken releases: FOI release

1. Copies of any briefings to Ministers, Special Advisers or Directors since 1 April 2020 that mention “release in error”, “erroneous release”, or “mistaken release” in the Scottish Prison Service. 2. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Prison Service about the scale, causes, or prevent...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491040
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Kyllachy Wind farm the GET modelling paper: EIR release

“The GET modelling paper referred to in Kyllachy Wind Farm - Appendix 11.2 (Fielding 2025). Would you be able to upload it and also email me a copy please?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500492481
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Scottish Police Federation meeting on 30 January 2020: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the meeting held on 30 January 2020 involving: Humza Yousaf MSP, then Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Peter Watson, Solicitor for the Scottish Police Federation; and David Kennedy, Scottish Police Federation Specifically, you are seeking: Any minutes, fil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491057
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Information and correspondence relating to the Deputy Director for the Future Environment Division, the 'Sponsorship Hub’ and Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS): EIR release

1. All information held in respect of the ‘Sponsorship Hub’ which is mentioned by Tim Ellis. I confirm I am asking for all information held by the Scottish Government that relates specifically to the functions and purposes of the ‘Sponsorship Hub’. 2. An explanation as to the relationship between the Sponsorship Hub a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500496678
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation which mentions former First Minister Chief of Staff and former Special Adviser: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions Liz Lloyd, or is from/to her, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, or briefings, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions Kev...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500456581
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Creating a new NHS Scotland Application: FOI release

1. the content of all assessments and documents considering whether to create a new NHS Scotland app from scratch, or whether it would be possible to adapt the NHS England app. 2. any cost estimates and timeframes for either option.

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500491090
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Energy standing charges: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about energy standing charges, from the last month?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500490906
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation regarding Right To Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill: 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, about the Right To Addiction Recovery [Scotland] Bill, for the period 1st to 31st May 2025

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500490529
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding the Chair of the Scottish Land Commission: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, which is to/from or mentions [Michael Russell, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission] from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500489407
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence discussing the contents of the post/tweet regarding Pensions following Independence: FOI release

You asked some questions about the following post/tweet on X/Twitter: https://x.com/scotgov/status/1980982811306655836?s=46&t=y9v1mXDn2DQJqjCpgZcKXg In answers where the person or persons concerned cannot be named, that we state their positions. You have asked the questions below. (1.) Who composed the post/tweet? ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500490487
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Ratio of the number of Salmon smolts put to sea: EIR release

Clarification regarding Table 19 of the Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2024. Specifically, you requested: Clarification on whether the ratio of ova laid down to salmon smolts produced compares figures from the same calendar year or from different years. If different, which year’s ova are used to calculate the rat...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500491854
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the second independence referendum: 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 second independence referendum being held, between October 1 2025 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500490741
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Complaints regarding the Island Resilience Fund: FOI release

Please provide details of all complaints or correspondence received about the Island Resilience Scheme since its launch, including any summaries, analyses, or internal reports relating to the issues raised. If possible, please include the date of each item of correspondence or complaint and the nature of the issue, wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500491059
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the return of the Winter Fuel Payment: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about bringing the winter fuel payment back by St Andrews Day, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500491599
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes from Executive Team meetings which reference Saltire Article or Viva Exchange posts: FOI release

1. Minutes from EXECUTIVE TEAM meetings which reference SALTIRE ARTICLE or VIVA EXCHANGE POSTS/COMMENTS in the past three months (from 22 Oct 2025) 2. ALL emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft Teams messages between DIRECTOR GENERAL CORPORATE and PEOPLE DIRECTORATE STAFF which reference SALTIRE ARTICLE or VIVA EXCHAN...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500490448
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Number of Scottish Forestry Employees Suspended in 2020 - 2021: FOI release

1. In each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, how many employees at this public body have been suspended with full pay? Where an employee’s suspension covers multiple financial years, please only include the year where they were initially suspended. 2. In relation to Q1, what is the respective sal...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500493745
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector