Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

12,099releases indexed
20,414attachments found
29.1avg calendar days
4,755partially withheld
2023-01-05oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

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partially withheld 4,755 unclear 3,519 not held 1,785 released 854 already published 438 cost limit 394 clarification 184 withheld 130 transferred 40

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Information surrounding various spending made by Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS): FOI release

1. The total amount spent on corporate functions by your organisation in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also break this down by the type of function – for example, human resources. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in the financial ...

FOI already published 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.20
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600502318
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour purchase costs: EIR release

You asked for the following information regarding the recent acquisition of Ardrossan Harbour by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) on behalf of the Scottish Ministers: 1. The total purchase price paid to the Peel Ports Group (or any associated subsidiary) for the harbour assets. 2. A breakdown of any addition...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
EIR/202600512471
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Documentation regarding stakeholder engagement process and information session pertaining to non-surgical cosmetics procedure bill: FOI release

1. Design and Purpose of the Information Session All internal documents, briefing notes, emails or meeting records which define or describe the purpose of the session, including whether it was intended to constitute stakeholder engagement. Any documents distinguishing between “information provision” and “stakeholder e...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.1 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600512523
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and Great British Energy (GB Energy): EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I am requesting the release of information held by the Scottish Government regarding communications and meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (formerly Acting Cabinet Secret...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
EIR/202600512493
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland expenditure: FOI release

1. The total amount spent on corporate functions by your organisation in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also break this down by the type of function – for example, human resources. 2. The total amount of money spent fixing/replacing broken equipment in the financial ...

FOI already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.5 s.6 s.7
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600502031
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour details: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the acquisition of Ardrossan harbour from Peel Ports: 1. All documents relating to the Accountable Officer’s consideration of value for money in respect of the project, including any assessments, briefings or internal analysis. 2. All correspondence, briefings an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
EIR/202600512299
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland award statistics: FOI release

1. How much money has been awarded by SAAS to Scottish students during the most recent academic year (2024/25)? Please break down this information into the following categories and specific how many people have benefited from each of the awards. 2. Please provide the same information for the following academic years: ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600501120
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding proposal and provision of late stage abortion: FOI release

1. Copies of any recommendations, proposals, or outputs produced by the Task and Finish Group and submitted to the Scottish Government, National Services Division (NSD), or any other public authority, including but not limited to: The target operating model (TOM) Any executive summaries, briefing papers, slide decks, ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600507213
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Affordable homes costs and statistics: FOI release

Of the Scottish Government’s target to build 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, with 10% of them being rural, please can you: 1. Outline how many homes, which have been completed within this target since 2023, have been in rural parts of Scotland (and provide an annual breakdown). 2. Outline how many affordable homes,...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600501412
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish male prison population statistics: FOI release

The following information in relation to the Scottish prison population: For each of the statistical years listed below: - 2020–21 - 2021–22 - 2022–23 - 2023–24 1. The number of men aged 50 years and over held in Scottish prisons. 2. Where available, please provide this information as: (a) Average daily prison pop...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600502413
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Forestry employee data: 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 17 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600502610
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings of Short Life Working Group on the Supreme Court Judgment in FWS vs Scottish Ministers: FOI release

The following information: “1. Copies of all minutes from meetings of the (Short Life) Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs. Scottish Ministers. 2. Copies of all agendas, briefings, discussion papers, consultation documents, presentations etc. discussed at these ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600501935
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Safety implications for cyclists arising from proposals to increase Heavy Goods Vehicle speed limits: FOI release

1. Any risk assessments, analyses, modelling, or briefing papers that consider the impact of increased HGV speed limits on cyclist safety, including collision likelihood and/or collision severity, in the context of Safe System principles. 2. Any internal correspondence, submissions, ministerial briefings, or advice pr...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600501897
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A87 trunk road safety inspection records and drainage outfall records: EIR release

The following information: Part A - Safety Inspection Records: Lighting and Speed Management, April 2024 to December 2025 Please provide the following records for the A87 30mph section between the speed limit sign immediately south of the Isle of Skye Candle Company (approximately 57.4011°N, 6.2008°W) and Portree Fil...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.5 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600513226
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Ministers and officials introductory meeting with Equinor representative: FOI release

“Please could you search your records from 1st January 2017 to the time at which you process this request and provide me with: 1. a list of any meetings between Scottish ministers and officials and Hannah Mary Goodlad. For each meeting please provide copies of any agendas, minutes and notes produced along with the dat...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512115
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, 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

Litter accumulation on the Motorways and Special Roads: EIR release

Thank you for your letter of 5 March 2026. I appreciate the operational information provided. However, aspects of your response raise questions about how the approach described aligns in practice with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600513552
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Assessment Provision in Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to the provision of Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) needs assessments in Scotland. PART A: Validated Institutions 1. Please provide a complete and current list of all colleges and universities in Scotland that are validated by SAAS to carry out DSA needs assessments for Scottish-domiciled stud...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.7 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500498370
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

M8 westbound carriageway/after Junction 20 inspection and maintenance records: EIR release

I request the following environmental information under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 in relation to the M8 westbound carriageway shortly after Junction 20, at or around What3Words location ///driven.cult.early. I have highlighted the specific area of interest on the attached map in a red c...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600513835
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Policy on funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for eligible two‑year‑olds: FOI release

1. Policy Rationale and Evidence Base Any documentation, briefing papers, ministerial submissions, impact assessments, or internal analyses outlining the rationale for extending funded ELC to two‑year‑olds based on parental benefit status. Any modelling or evidence used to support the statement that this policy would ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511271
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Data on Information pertaining to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and AI systems: FOI release

To ask the Scottish Parliament and/or government for the following data: 1. Any recorded data on Information pertaining to its 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy', including road-maps, timelines, milestones and responsible Scottish or UK ministers. 2. Any recorded data on AI systems and service suppliers that hav...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.12(1) s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495378
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 and the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds: FOI release

The following recorded information only, relating to the application of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 in connection with the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds requiring properties to be actually let for at least 70 days and available to let for at least 140 days for entry or maintenance on th...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498158
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill information: FOI release

You asked for the following information relates to the Non-Surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: 1. EVIDENCE BASE 1.1 Please provide all written evidence, submissions, reports, research papers, safety data, and statistical analyses that were received by or commissioned by the Scottis...

FOI cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.1 s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 s.17(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600511564
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sub‑national planning remuneration discussion information: FOI release

Information relating to remuneration discussions with NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde around sub‑national planning, including: 1. Correspondence about remuneration, pay uplifts, allowances and related matters. 2. Scottish Government advice or approval. 3. Calculation or benchmarking supporting remunera...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.4 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510310
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

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

Original Request 202500490509 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 officers and (b) ...

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.25(1) s.20 s.33 s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500496443 - Review of 202500490509
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector