Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,724releases indexed
40,608attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,423partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,423 unclear 7,419 not held 3,256 released 1,590 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5165 s.20 4444 s.34(1) 3740 s.39(2) 3605 s.30 3008 s.17(1) 2947 s.25(1) 2530 s.10(4) 2067 s.11(2) 1624 s.2 1232 s.29(1) 1230 s.3 967

Timeline

2026-10 77 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,323 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 983 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 967 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 705 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 667 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 658 releases · 25.6 avg days
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22,724 matching releases

Clarification on the protected characteristics of offenders: FOI release

In relation to data on the protected characteristics of offenders, there appears to be two issues. Firstly, the data being gathered and published on the gender of offenders. Given the Supreme Court judgement of April 2025 clarified that sex in terms of the Equality Act 2010 was binary and biological, I am concerned to...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515858
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding the meeting between the First Minister and former UK Prime Minister on May 12 2026: FOI release

Could you supply the full minutes/notes from the phone call between Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney which took place on Tuesday May 12, as well as any correspondence held about setting it up and analysis afterwards?

FOI not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600516651
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Clyde Cod Targeted Scientific Programme (TSP) working group information: EIR release

1. All documents, (including emails) setting out the criterion for eligibility for invitation to join the Working Group. 2. Names of all members of the Working Group past and present, their respective affiliations and date of appointment to the group, together with details of any office-holders such as convener. 3. A...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10 s.13 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600515733
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Licence criteria for depositing rocket debris in the sea: EIR release

I understand you may have received an application by RFA Augsburg to deposit rocket debris in the sea during their launch. This is a general request about such applications. Please can you provide: 1) A blank Application form, or a statement of all items requested, including reference to the specificity of location a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.21(1) s.29(6)
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600515603
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - McCloud Remedy Teachers' Remediable Service Statements queries: FOI release

1) As of the date of this request, of those teachers who retired on or before 31 Dec 2022 how many have been issued with a Remediable Service Statement (RSS) as part of the McCloud remedy? Please provide the total number. 2) As of the date of this request, how many teachers who retired on or before 31 Dec 2022 have no...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600517157
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy - Staff private health insurance queries: FOI release

During the 2025-26 financial year: The total amount spent by your organisation on funding or subsidising private healthcare/medical insurance for your staff during the 2025-26 financial year. A summary or copy of the private healthcare policy/policies currently available to your staff. Please include details regarding...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600517114
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation regarding Argentinian reception on Saturday 15 November 2025: FOI release

All documentation held by the government, including correspondence sent and received, briefings, written, minutes from the meeting and any analysis after it, about Angus Robertson holding a reception for the Argentina Ambassador on November 15 2025, between November 1, 2025, and December 30 2025? How much did this cost...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.32(1) s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515332
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Government Press Office details: FOI release

For each devolved government department/office in Government: 1. Email address 2. Phone Number 3. Number of staff employed 4. Annualised salary cost for the Communications Team

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515428
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding Harbour Energy: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Harbour Energy, between November 15 2025 and February 15 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600515710
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Contact with GB Energy regarding wave energy innovation funding: EIR release

Information held by the Scottish Government regarding communications and meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (formerly Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy), and her officials, and representatives of the UK Government and Great British Energy (GB Energy). This request specif...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600515524
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

US President documentation and Historic Environment Scotland meeting information: FOI release

- All documentation seen by the First Minister and/or his office, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mentions or is to/from Donald Trump, between February 1 2026 and March 25 2026; - All minutes/notes from meetings Angus Robertson held with Historic E...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515701
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Number of Scottish Government staff accessing Proton or Nord VPN accounts: FOI release

Please provide a log of the number of Scottish Government staff accessing Proton or Nord VPN accounts/email accounts from Scottish Government IT equipment. Please provide the number of staff and their Directorate, for example: Proton - 2 staff - Directorate for Mental Health Nord VPN - 2 staff - Directorate for Envi...

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515253
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme information: FOI release

1) A list of all independent schools that have withdrawn from Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme (STPS) to the present date or date when FOI is actioned. 2) A list of any new independent schools who have intentions to withdraw from the STPS to the present date or date when FOI actioned. 3) A list of all those indepen...

FOI released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600516924
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation held regarding Scottish Parliament (Recall and Removal of Members) Bill: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, held about Graham Simpson’s right to recall bill, between February 1 2026 and March 1 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515049
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Framework Agreement information for January 2023: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the Framework Agreements that were being used in January 2023 for the following Frameworks: 1. Temporary Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services (North) - Ref: SP-18-12 2. Temporary Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services (South) - Ref: SP-18...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 8 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515849
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Briefing materials for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting mentioning aquaculture and salmon farming: EIR release

Please provide copies of any briefing documents, speaking notes, internal reports, or preparation material prepared for Scottish Government officials in advance of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting on 11 March 2026 where aquaculture and salmon farming issues were discussed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600510588
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) statistics: FOI release

Please provide aggregated statistical information relating to Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) for students in higher education in Scotland. Time period: 1 January 2023 to the most recent academic year available. Please include: 1. The number of students receiving DSA each academic year. 2. Where available, the n...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515565
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Details and cost of office equipment provided to staff working from home: FOI release

Please provide a table of all the office equipment - for use at home - you've provided for staff in every financial year since 2020-21, including 2025-26, with its corresponding cost. Please breakdown this annual amount by category of equipment e.g. IT, chairs, desks.

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600516209
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - A78 accident statistics and speed-limit assessment: EIR release

A recent TTRO has been enacted on the A78 covering parts of Wemyss Bay into Skelmorlie. Can you provide the breakdown the detail of any and all pedestrian accidents in the last 5, 10 and 15 years specifically on this stretch of trunk road including whatever categories are used to record seriousness. Has there been an...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600515539
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Facilitation ratios in Scotland’s Climate Assembly: EIR release

Information regarding the design and operation of Scotland's Climate Assembly, specifically: How many facilitators were involved during the assembly sessions; and The approximate ratio of facilitators to assembly members during discussions.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.2 s.3
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600516146
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to engagement between Scottish Government and Palantir Technologies: FOI release

1. Whether the Scottish Government has ever entered into any contractual or commercial arrangements with Palantir Technologies. If so, please provide details including dates, purpose, and value. 2. Please provide any recorded information held relating to any contact or engagement between the Scottish Government and Pa...

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/20260051551
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Black Law Wind Farm decision documentation: EIR release

I was trying to find any information associated with the original Black Law Wind Farm decision (124MW project spanning North Lanarkshire and West Lothian Councils). The application was consented in 2004 but when I search on the ECU website nothing comes up. It would be great if you could point me in the direction of w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600515295
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Qualifications of health and social care practitioners advising on Adult Disability Payment application: FOI release

Request for information 1: The medical qualifications of individual “specialists” that were advising the case workers. Request for information 2: A copy of your Disability Equality Impact Assessment.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515908
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector