Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,088releases indexed
39,788attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,206partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-22newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,206 unclear 7,244 not held 3,118 released 1,550 already published 675 cost limit 616 clarification 356 withheld 245 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5008 s.20 4326 s.34(1) 3633 s.39(2) 3518 s.30 2915 s.17(1) 2812 s.25(1) 2415 s.10(4) 2011 s.11(2) 1586 s.29(1) 1189 s.2 1171 s.3 917

Timeline

2026-07 224 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,287 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 970 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 934 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 862 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 731 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 648 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 642 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,088 matching releases

Refugee integration programmes funding and outcomes: FOI release

1. Total funding allocated to refugee integration programmes in the last three years. 2. Key performance indicators and outcomes measured (e.g. employment rates, housing stability, English language proficiency). 3. Any evaluation reports on the effectiveness of these programmes.

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600517190
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill costs: FOI release

The cost of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, eg in terms of civil servants’ time drafting it, consultations, print costs for the relevant documents.

FOI not held 40 score 4 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513558
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Complainer-only free transcript pilot information: FOI release

1. Any legal advice, legal opinion, or internal legal assessment obtained by the Scottish Government assessing the compatibility of the complainer-only free transcript pilot with Article 6(1) ECHR and section 57(2) of the Scotland Act 1998. 2. Any Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) conducted in relation to the pilot. ...

FOI withheld 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.57(2) s.36(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600510894
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Casualties on Scottish roads statistics: FOI release

1. How many children became casualties on Scottish roads in 2022 and 2023 and how many died? 2. How many cyclists became casualties on Scottish roads in 2022 and 2023 and how many died? 3. How many motorcyclists became casualties on Scottish roads in 2022 and 2023 and how many died?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600512442
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial Code breach correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence held by the Scottish Government about alleged ministerial code breaches from the last two months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.25 s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600511703
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland - Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works complaint information: EIR release

1. The total number of complaints received by Transport Scotland regarding the Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works since the lorry accident on 4 June. 2. If available, a breakdown of these complaints by month. 3. Any recorded concerns raised specifically about access, congestion, or safety for pedestrians or local insti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600514080
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government's Framework for Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Professional Staff Services spend: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for both Frameworks (Generation 3 & 4) for: - 1st O...

FOI released 95 score 7 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513653
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence and information regarding Midlothian Council’s application to Scottish Government Recycling Improvement Fund (RIF): EIR release

I am writing to submit a new request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. This request follows the Scottish Government's response to my earlier request, reference 202600512764, dated 24 April 2026. The documents provided in that response have raised specific questions which are the subject ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.5 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600515472
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government's Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services spend: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North/South]. [1] Total spend for each public body and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for both Frameworks (Generation 3 & 4) for:- 1 October 2025 - 31 December ...

FOI released 95 score 7 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513651
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding road works around Rosyth and the forth and queensferry bridges: EIR release

I understand there are ongoing works around ROSYTH and the forth and queensferry bridges which are managed by Bear Scotland . I’m looking under an information request to get copies of the details of work going on on the approaching roads and actual bridges . I’m looking to establish how long works are scheduled for, w...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600513244
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Election related communications mentioning Reform UK: FOI release

A copy of any emails, instant messages, texts, or handwritten notes by the permanent secretary or director-generals which mention the Reform party in the context of the Holyrood election.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516320
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Building Safety Levy documentation: FOI release

All external correspondence sent to the government as well as minutes/notes from meetings held about Scottish Building Safety Levy, from the last month. (18 Feb – 18 March)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600511332
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - details of future recruitment campaigns: FOI release

The information I am hoping to attain, relates to recruitment at Social Security Scotland. Request for information 1: What plans are in place for recruitment for the remainder of the year? Request for information 2: Will there be campaigns for Client Managers specifically? Request for information 3: When will be the...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/20260050853
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector, Work and skills

Constitutional Futures Division meeting requests and correspondence: FOI release

For the period 27th August 2023 - 17th January 2025, please provide the names of all persons or organisations who requested to meet (in person or virtually) with the Constitutional Futures Division, and had that request turned down. Please also provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and such person...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600512112
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total live energy applications awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers: EIR release

Please provide the following information as of the date this request is processed: 1. The total number of live applications currently awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers via the Energy Consents Unit. 2. Of those live applications, how many have been awaiting determination for: a) more than 6 months b) more ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600505645
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government staff canteen facilities information: FOI release

1. What is the total annual cost of operating staff canteen facilities across all Scottish Government buildings for each of the last five financial years? 2. Please provide a breakdown of canteen operating costs (e.g. staffing, food procurement, utilities, maintenance, and external contracts) for the most recent finan...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.1
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513423
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and the Interim Director General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance: FOI release

1. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall, the Chair of Historic Environment Scotland, and Shona Riach (Shona.Riach@gov.scot) between 1 June 2025 and 5 September 2025. 2. All email correspondence, including attachments, between Dr Hugh Hall and [Redacted – S.38(i)(b)] [Redacted – S.38(i)...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.35(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498978
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Scottish Child Payment statistics: FOI release

Please can you provide a table showing the following information regarding families claiming the Scottish Child Payment (SCP). Your request for information 1: The number of eligible children in each family ranging from four to 10 and over inclusive Your request for information 2: The number of families claiming SCP f...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600510254
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland procurement information: FOI release

General Information 1. How many sites are part of this organisation? 2. Are utilities (gas, electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all schools, or by individual academies? 3. Who is responsible for procurement decisions relating to utilities? (Please state job title) 4. How does the organisation ensure...

FOI not held 40 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600512591
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Freedom of information requests declined by Scottish Government due to cost: FOI release

I would be grateful if the SG could confirm that from 01/01/24 to date how many requests for information under FOI have been declined on the grounds of cost to reply?

FOI cost limit 45 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600511756
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Closure of Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing businesses: FOI release

How many farming businesses have closed in Scotland in the last 10 years (please can you break that up by year and region).

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600500753
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Senior Civil Service (SCS) employee information: FOI release

Under foi I would like to request the number of “floating” SCS staff. This is staff who for example do not manage a usual directorate but are instead doing small projects or something else.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509898
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Jury deliberation research award information: FOI release

You asked for the following information pertaining to the award of DSF-Jury Deliberation Research: 1. The name(s) of the contractor(s) and any named sub-contractors and academic collaborators appointed to conduct jury research; 2. The full research specification or statement of requirements issued with the tender; 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.8A s.27(2) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516678
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector