Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,071releases indexed
39,770attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,203partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-22newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,203 unclear 7,238 not held 3,115 released 1,548 already published 674 cost limit 615 clarification 356 withheld 244 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5006 s.20 4323 s.34(1) 3631 s.39(2) 3516 s.30 2914 s.17(1) 2809 s.25(1) 2412 s.10(4) 2010 s.11(2) 1586 s.29(1) 1188 s.2 1170 s.3 917

Timeline

2026-07 207 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 1,286 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 970 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 933 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 862 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 731 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 688 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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22,071 matching releases

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

Information regarding the Advisory Group during the Abortion Law Review process: FOI release

1. The names of all organisations represented on the Advisory Group during the Abortion Law Review process. 2. The names and roles of individuals appointed to represent each organisation. 3. The criteria used to select organisations and individuals for membership of the Advisory Group. 4. Any guidance, terms of refe...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.6 s.7 s.38(1)B s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500499305
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government's unsecured expected energy consumption for Winter 2026 query: FOI release

As of 23rd March 2026, for the period Winter 2026 (1-Oct-26 to 31-Mar-27), what approximate percentage (%) of your organisation’s expected energy consumption remains unsecured / exposed to market pricing, please confirm: Organisation Name: - Scottish Government Electricity %: Gas %: -

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513217
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Documentation regarding First Minister meeting with Donald Trump: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the government that relates to setting up John Swinney's visit to the White House and meeting with Donald Trump in September, i.e how did it get set up, who's idea was it, all requests for the meeting?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498960
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Ardrossan Harbour information: EIR release

With regard to CMAL’s planned purchase of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports Group: 1) What was the purchase price? 2) How much is it expected to cost to redevelop Ardrossan Harbour to enable it to accept the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa vessels? 3) When are the redevelopment works expected to be completed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600511307
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Teachers Pension Scheme Remediable Service Statement data: FOI release

In the latest 2015 Remedy update, you state that you have now issued over 3,000 RSS letters. Can you please tell me: 1) How many of these 3,000 statements have been to Scottish teachers? 2) How many Scottish teachers' RSS statements are due to be issued? 3) At what current rate (daily or weekly) are RSS being issued...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513198
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

School exclusion data: FOI release

You asked for the data on the exclusion incidents motivation or contributory factor (where known), including homophobia/sexual orientation, separate to the reason for exclusion, but that this is not published. Ideally I would like to see the data for at least 5 years, but 10 would be preferable.

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600520922
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Statutory duty to act on evidence of Police and/or institutional corruption query: FOI release

Does the Permanent Secretary have any legal or statutory obligation (including under the Police Reform Act 2002, associated regulations, or statutory guidance) to refer or otherwise present credible evidence of police and or Institutional corruption to any appropriate authority for investigation? Please answer “Yes” o...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600512350
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Development and allocation of support schemes within the Rural Support Plan: EIR release

It is my understanding that in preparing the Rural Support Plan (“RSP”), the different schemes that form the RSP, along with their tier allocation, were put together and following this the budget was allocated to each tier/scheme. My request relates to any steps taken in relation to either the preparation of the diffe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.44 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600517135
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and Engender: FOI release

1.Could you supply all correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and Engender, as well as any minutes/notes from meetings between these two organisations, from the last month? - could you restrict this to the Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate. 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent betwee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498844
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Operator connect licensing agreement with Gamma telecom query: FOI release

If this operator connect licensing agreement with Gamma telecom was extended as per the option, and if it is intended to review the RFP or extend again.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513130
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Senior Civil Servant definition: FOI release

1. Can I clarify what exactly the Scottish Government defines as a Senior Civil Servant? Is the following link relevant: https://www.gov.scot/publications/senior-civil-service-pay-march-2025/? 2. If so, does that mean that any Civil Servant whose name does not appear (at the time of publication) on this list, then the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.5 s.38(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509874
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government spend on translation and interpretation services: FOI release

1. Estimated or actual total spend across Scotland on translation and interpretation services for asylum seekers and refugees in the last three years. 2. Breakdown by service area (housing, health, education, social care, policing).

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600517250
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills and Dr Pauline Stephens of General Teaching Council Scotland: FOI release

All communications between the Education Secretary/department of the Scottish Government and Dr Pauline Stephens (or equivalent staff member) of GTC Scotland from 1 June 2025 - 12 December 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.28 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498124
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Deputy First Minister & Cabinet Secretary for Finance statement on Offshore Wind: EIR release

On 4th June 2025, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes gave a speech on investment at Panmure House, Edinburgh. During Q&A following the speech, Kate Forbes said this: “If I take the offshore wind sector, it’s a really good example. So part of the reason for the attention, the interest, isn’t so much to do with what the...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498142
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector