Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Written off payment information: FOI release

For years 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25: 1. The number of cases in which fraud-related, irregular, or unauthorised payments were identified and subsequently written off by the Scottish Government or any of its agencies. 2. The total monetary value of these write-offs in each year. 3. Where ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.12
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488551
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding combating knife crime: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about combating knife crime, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.28 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488141
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service retirement statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) I request the following recorded information held by the SPPA for the period 1 January 2015 to the most recent full year: 1) For each financial year (e.g., 2015/16, 2016/17, etc.) and separately for (a) police office...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.20
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500490509
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Remediable Service Statement (RSS) statistics: FOI release

1. How many people have been affected by 2015 Remedy Remediable Service (RSS)? 2. How many of these people, by each respective service, have retired since the scheme was judged to be illegal? Can you detail the number of people who have retired since the ruling by each calendar year. 3. How many people have received ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488745
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Remediable Service Statement (RSS) information: FOI release

1. How many ill health retierals RSS’s have been issued since the 1st April 2025. 2. How many staff at the SPPA are dealing with the RSS’s. 3. You have stated that one of the reason for delays was amendments to the HM treasury directions. What were these amendments and when did the SPPA receive the amendments.

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.3
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500492194
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

List of all job titles in the Honours and Protocols Team: FOI review

Original request 202500484832 1. The list of all job titles in the Honours and Protocols Team 2. The current management structure (organogram or similar) of the ‘Honours and Protocols Team’, no staff personal names are required however job titles would be appreciated 3. Current job descriptions of those roles in the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488756 Review of 202500484832
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government building occupancy rates, maintenance and running costs: EIR release

As of the most recent date available, please provide: A list of all buildings owned or leased by the Scottish Government (including core directorates and agencies). For each building, the average occupancy rate for the most recent 12-month period and, identify those operating at below 20% occupancy. The annual maint...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10 s.20 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488547
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Coal mining activity in Scotland: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence held and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis about new coal mines being created, from the last three months.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489421
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Marine Scotland – Scallop landing data: EIR release

1. The total quantity of scallops landed into Orkney by licensed fishing vessels, broken down by method of capture (i.e. hand-caught vs. dredged), for each year beginning in 2019 to allow trend analysis. 2. The corresponding economic value of these landings, by method of capture and year over the same time period. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
EIR/202500488848
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wind farm electricity generation cost query: EIR release

A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025, includes the following remark: “offshore and onshore wind farms can currently provide electricity at a lower cost than gas power plants” Previous Scottish Government FOI responses have always relied on (out of date) modelling to show that Scottish offshor...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
EIR/202500488986
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Ministerial communications regarding the Scottish Government’s MyCare NHS app: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 January 2025 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s MyCare NHS app.

FOI already published 75 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500486892
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Kings Theatre refurbishment: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis. about the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh's refurbishment, from the last three months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488093
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland transgender & non-binary applicants page: FOI release

Please provide a copy of the risk assessment carried out by you (and any related information) for the statement made on your website dated 1st April 2025 which is headed, 'Information for transgender & non-binary disclosure applicants'.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500486157
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Pride in Place Programme funding allocation discussions: FOI release

Any recorded information held by the Scottish Government on discussions between it and the UK Government on allocation of funding for the UK's Pride in Place Programme funding allocations. Any recorded information held by the Scottish Government on discussions between it and Scottish Local Authorities on the allocatio...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.1 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488838
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Communities and third sector, Public sector

Oversight mechanisms of Techscaler contract: FOI release

You asked for information that relates to the oversight mechanisms of the £42 million provided to techscaler. What are the oversight mechanisms that ensure the money is spent with accountability.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500486826
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme information: FOI release

I recently saw a post from the First Minister saying that the free bus scheme had hit a figure of 250,000 for young people in Scotland. Can you please provide the following information: 1. How much has this cost to provide these 250,000 bus journeys? 2. What budget did this come out of? 3. What is the breakdown by reg...

FOI not held 40 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488742
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information: a) The total number of landholdings the Scottish Government anticipates the provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill as amended after Stage 2 will apply to. b) The total number of landholdings the Scottish Government anticipates the provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.4 s.6
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489305
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Section 8 of Transport (Scotland) Act 2019: FOI release

You asked for Confirmation that Section 8 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 has not yet been commenced.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.8
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488634
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A75 and A77 road and lane closure statistics: EIR release

You asked for: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th September 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th September 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th September 2025. 4. The num...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
EIR/202500490030
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Local authority participatory budgeting: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Each year from 2017 to 2025, how much money in each Scottish local authority's budget was subject to participatory budgeting. 2. Each year from 2017 to 2025, what percentage of each Scottish local authority's budget was subject to participatory budgeting (for the purpose of assessing progress toward...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489708
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Actions to improve Gaelic and Scots language skills: FOI release

You asked for what actions have been undertaken so far by the Scottish Government to boost Gaelic and Scots language since the bill passed.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500486935
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding "A Fresh Start with Independence": FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture regarding the “A Fresh Start with Independence” policy paper. Inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.38 s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488712
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A84 traffic speed survey costs: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “Please provide me with a detailed cost breakdown for the traffic speed survey carried out on the A84 through Callander between 13 and 19 April 2024, including consultation (prior to or during the survey), staffing, equipment, analysis and any other costs.”

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489481
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care meetings on GP walk-in centres: FOI release

You asked for a list of the meetings (in person or virtual) involving Neil Gray at which the subject of GP walk-in centres was discussed.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488923
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector