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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Criminalisation of the purchase of sex in Scotland information: FOI release

You asked for “information concerning the appointment of Fiona Taylor QPM as Chair of the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex in Scotland, announced to the Criminal Justice Committee on 11 March 2026”. Specifically, you asked for: 1. Records relating to the decision to appoint Fiona Ta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600510439
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

GP walk-in centre information: FOI release

1. Has any money been spent yet on these centres? Let me know how much if the money has been spent and for what so far. 2. Has locations for the GP walk-in centres been chosen yet? If they have let me know where. Also let me know if land has been secured for each one. 3. Does the Scottish Government have a expected o...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.3
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600501343
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cost of sending out baby boxes: FOI release

1. The cost of posting out a baby box to a new parent in Scotland? 2. The cost of posting the baby box sent to New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, by the Social Justice Secretary?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600503076
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Cost and contents of baby box sent to New York Mayor: FOI release

1. How much did that cost to do in total? 2. Did Swinney send anything else. Tell me the entire contents if you like of what he sent and what it cost to send it.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600503069
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands correspondence relating to Fishing in the context of the European Union (Last Year): EIR Release

1: “Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon which relates to fishing in the context of the European Union within the last year.” 2: “Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie which relates to fishing in the context of the European Union within the last year.”

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600511870
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Costs involved in sending Scottish Government baby box to New York City Mayor: FOI release

The total cost of the Scottish Government sending a baby box to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Please break this down by all costs involved, such as the cost of the box, shipping costs, and other costs. Please also provide a list of the items included in the box.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600503034
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information relating to mortality tracking and disease monitoring for farmed salmon: EIR release

Information relating to mortality tracking and disease monitoring for farmed salmon, specifically in relation to the reported mortality figures at the Portree site operated by Bakkafrost. In a recent earnings call transcript, Bakkafrost’s CEO stated that “The input mortality [at Portree] was19% within the first 90 days...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
EIR/202600500778
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of sending a baby box to New York Mayor: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the cost of sending a baby box to New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani. I would also like to know how many members of staff were involved in sending the box to Mr Mamdani and how much of their time was spent carrying this out.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600502983
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Landlord Registration Scheme queries: FOI release

1. Lack of Evidence of Any Actual “Fit and Proper” Assessment Your letter states that local authorities “carry out fit‑and‑proper assessments” and rely on the register to regulate who may act as a landlord. However, you did not identify: What checks were carried out on me When they were carried out The criteria appli...

FOI clarification 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600511841
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Workforce queries: FOI release

1. The number of employees in your organisation with any of the phrase’s “diversity”, “inclusion”, “equality” or “equity” in their job title in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also provide the salaries paid to them in each of these financial years, and a list of the re...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600502395
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland monitoring, procurement and energy use 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) How does the organisation ensure c...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512663
Directorate
Topic
Education, Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government payments made to Springfield Properties: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government given to Springfield Properties in each of the last five years, with a breakdown per year, and what the money was for?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600502612
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding made available by the Scottish and UK Governments to Western Isles Council from 1975 to April 2026: FOI release

“Under a freedom of information act could you make available to me how much [monies] were made available from the Scottish/ Uk governments to the Western Isles Council since 1975 until April 2026. Approx 51 years.”

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512982
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Impact assessments undertaken regarding the current revaluation of non-domestic properties: FOI release

A copy of the impact assessments undertaken for the policy and guidance underpinning the current revaluation of non-domestic properties. In particular any island communities impact assessment or business and regulatory impact assessment. If assessments have not been undertaken prior to changing the policy and guidance ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.6(1) s.6 s.6(8)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500853
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A737 improvements at Beith project and junction safety: EIR release

I would like to request all copies of correspondence since 6 May 2021 between Transport Scotland and the following representatives: West of Scotland MSP Jamie Greene West of Scotland MSP Pam Gosal West of Scotland MSP Russell Findlay North Ayrshire Council Cllr Ronald Stalker Regarding the A737 Improvements at Beith ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600504906
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Local government funding allocation queries: FOI release

I would like to obtain the following: 1. The amount of Scottish Government funding provided to Aberdeenshire Council per head of population for the most recent financial year available. 2. A full list of all Scottish council areas showing the Scottish Government’s funding allocation per head of population, again usin...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.1
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600509626
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Local government funding allocation queries: FOI Review

Original Request 202600509626 I would like to obtain the following: 1. The amount of Scottish Government funding provided to Aberdeenshire Council per head of population for the most recent financial year available. 2. A full list of all Scottish council areas showing the Scottish Government’s funding allocation per...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600513024 Review of 202600509626
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Internal Scottish Government correspondence and documentation discussing reference no. 202500494326: FOI Release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence (by email or by direct messaging application) or documentation discussing the correspondence with reference number 202500494326.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512082
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Glasgow Afghan United grants and funding awards: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government grants, contracts, funding awards, or payments made to Glasgow Afghan United (charity number SC044077) from 1 April 2022 to present, including amount, date, programme, purpose, conditions, monitoring requirements, and any conflict-of-interest declarations or management steps recorded ...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511440
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence about the Scottish Water water charge rise: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, held about the Scottish Water water charge rise, between January 1 2026 and February 15 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511707
Directorate
Topic

Non-Disclosure Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements signed and funded by the Scottish Government: FOI release

How many Non-Disclosure Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements have been signed and funded by the Scottish Government incl all its departments from January 2021 to the date of this FOI request (17 March 2026). What was the total value of these agreements? Per agreement, please provide figures, values, legal costs, l...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511297
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education) (Scotland) Bill meetings: FOI release

Details of all meetings held between officials and/or the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and stakeholders during which any of the following topics were discussed, between July 2025 and December 2025: religious observance in schools; the Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500498500
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information on the performance of Highland Council in relation to schools and education: FOI release

Information regarding internal communications regarding Highland Council schools: 1. Copies of any internal communications concerning performance of Highland Council in relation to matters of the performance of the Highland Council’s schools and in understanding the adequacy of support and encouragement to schools to ...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500498336
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between the Justice Secretary and Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

1. Any record provided by the Justice Secretary Angela Constance to her private ministerial office or other Scottish government officials of her call with Professor Alexis Jay on December 6, 2025. 2. Confirmation of whether any other Scottish Government officials were on the call and if any minute was taken. 3. Provi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500498679
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills