Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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21,864 matching releases

Cabinet Secretary for Justice correspondence regarding Scotland’s prisons hitting record capacity: FOI release

Please provide the date when Angela Constance and her officials were informed that Scotland’s prisons had hit a record capacity of 8,430 inmates. Please provide all correspondence between Angela Constance and her officials on this issue.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491421
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Future Farm Investment Scheme administration and application information: EIR release

I wish to receive the following information regarding the scheme under the The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, regarding the administration and application of the £21.4million grant scheme for Future Farm Investment The exact number of application i...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
EIR/202500491581
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Briefings and analysis about gender responsive budgeting: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about gender responsive budgeting from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491074
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Details of the First Minister's meeting with the US Ambassador: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about John Swinney's meeting with the US Ambassador on November 1? How much did the trip cost the Scottish Government, with a breakdo...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500492045
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Funding allocated to reduce NHS waiting lists information: FOI release

1) A breakdown of the £110million pledged and allocated to reduce long NHS waits. This should include where the money has been spent (i.e. NHS board), and also what specific conditions or deliverables have been attached to this money. 1a) Any internal report or briefing to ministers or to senior Health directorate civ...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.30
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491832
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Financial information relating to employability programmes: FOI release

Detailed financial information relating to the following employability programmes: No One Left Behind Parental Employability Support Fund Young Person’s Guarantee Please provide the following data for each Scottish local authority, broken down by financial year from 2020/21 to the most recently completed year, and in...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500493768
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

Minutes and notes from Blackrock meetings: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings held between Blackrock and the Scottish Government in the last three months, and briefings written for these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500492202
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government 'A Fresh Start with Independence' publication costs and access statistics: FOI release

How many times has the publication 'A Fresh Start with Independence' been downloaded since it's launch. You asked if this could be broken down: by day country from which is was accessed You also asked if we could provide the overall costs involved in producing the document, including any printing and design costs, or...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.8 s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500492880
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland A9 Dualling Tay Crossing to Ballinluig - Contract No: TS/SPCD/CC/2024/05/01: EIR release

I note that Transport Scotland recently made an award to QTS (part of the Renew Holdings group of Companies) via the Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Scotland. (SC Ref:814668) Procurement: civil engineering dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for projects up to £5 million: guidance - gov.scot This was for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500492602
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

UK Government correspondence on the topic of the case of For Women Scotland versus the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent to the UK Government from the Scottish Government on the topic of the case of For Women Scotland v the Scottish Government within the last six months. 2. Any correspondence sent from the UK Government to the Scottish Government on the topic of the case of For Women Scotland v the Scottish Go...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500490451
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Classification and ancillary costs of former First Minister's travel to Qatar: FOI release

I am requesting information regarding the decision-making process, classification, and public expenditure related to trips undertaken by the former First Minister, Humza Yousaf, to Qatar between 29 March 2023 and 7 May 2024. Please provide: 1. Trip Classification Protocol: Any internal correspondence, briefing notes,...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39 s.30 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500496383
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meetings and engagements regarding the early release of prisoners SSI: FOI release

Please can I request a breakdown of all the engagements and meetings that Angela Constance held with stakeholders regarding the early release of prisoners SSI that was passed by the Criminal Justice Committee on 29 October 2025. Please provide the minutes of the above engagements.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491403
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Viva Engage posts which reference FOI timeliness during August 2025: FOI release

1. ALL posts on Viva Engage during August which reference FOI timeliness 2. ALL comments under that post 3. ALL INTERNAL and EXTERNAL emails sent to AND from the FOI Unit which relate to this concern

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500490388
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Viva Engage posts regarding office equipment, technology setup & hybrid working from the last 6 months: FOI release

1. ALL posts on Viva Engage from the past six months which relate to OFFICE EQUIPMENT and TECHNOLOGY SET UP and HYBRID WORKING FEATURES 2. ALL comments under those posts

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500490442
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Subsidies and compliance at More Works Holdings/Loch Choire Estate: EIR release

1. Please provide details of any subsidies provided to More Works Holdings/Loch Choire Estate over the last decade. 2. Please also detail any inspections surrounding the use of subsidies at this estate, and whether any breaches were found.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491618
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Immigration-related land use, Equality Act compliance and safeguarding information: FOI Review

Original request 202500486123 1. Immigration-Related Land Use • Recorded information (briefings, board or management papers, correspondence, leases/licences, meeting minutes, internal reports, or ministerial directions) from 1 Jan 2019–present on: • Use, proposed use, or upcoming plans involving forestry or woodland f...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.4 s.5 s.12 s.15 s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.1 s.33 s.38 s.21 s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500489170 Review of 202500486123
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Security seal usage and procurement details: FOI release

1. Use of Security Seals. Does the Scottish Government, or any of its directorates, agencies, or public bodies, use tamper-evident security seals — for example, pull-tight seals, anchor seals with wire, twister seals with wire, or security sticker seals — for securing official documents, storage containers, evidence ba...

FOI not held 40 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500492053
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

PCS and FDA union correspondence regarding civil service working: FOI release

The following information; “1. Please provide all correspondence, unredacted, relating to the Scottish Government’s correspondence with the PCS union, and the FDA unions in relation to the hybrid working policy. 2. Please include all correspondence between unions and Scottish Government officials relating to the equa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500490137
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Clydebank Women's Aid documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about Clydebank Women's Aid, from the last six months.

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500490916
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Chief Medical Officer and Chief Statistician appointment and resignation letters: FOI release

I am responding to your request for "the appointment letters of the Current CMO Current CS Of Scottish Government, and any resignation letters from anyone else who has held the posts. CMO on this request is Chief Medical Officer Scottish Government CS on this request is Chief Statistician Scottish Government."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491317
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Walk-in GP centre meetings information: FOI release

1) How many meetings have been held on walk-in GP centres by the Scottish Government since they were announced by the First Minister on the 13th October 2025? 2) How many meetings have been held by the Scottish Government on walk-in GP centres with any of the following professional and representative bodies since they...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500493241
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland staff evaluation and grading information: FOI release

Information regarding the evaluation and grading of the A3 and A4 roles within the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS), specifically as part of the 2020 A Band Grade Review and in relation to the Civil Service Job Evaluation and Grading Support (JEGS) framework.

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491185
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure of award details to authorised third parties by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Any policy documents, internal guidance, staff instructions, or training materials used by Social Security Scotland that set out the rules or procedures regarding: Request for information 1: The circumstances in which Social Security Scotland staff may or may not share details of a client’s benefit award (including t...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491205
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector