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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Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) survey: FOI release

1. How much money was paid to CYCJ to conduct the GIRFEC survey "Are we Getting it Right for Every Child"? 2. Where was the tender advertised? To whom was it issued? Please provide relevant info.

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100265691
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Total advertising spend on the Redress Scheme: FOI release

1. How much has been spent by the goverment in advertising for survivors world wide to come forward to apply for the redress scheme. 2. Where have you advertised give examples? 3. If you havent advertised allready why not? 4. What is the maximun you will spend and why? 5. Have you ever thought of adding a small advert ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100258824
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with UK Government regarding UNCRC Bill: FOI release

Correspondence between the UK and Scottish Governments in relation to the UNCRC (incorporation) (Scotland) Bill between September 2019 and March 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 121 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.28 s.36 s.25 s.28(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100219052
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence relating to deaths amongst care experience young people: FOI release

all correspondence - including emails, text, Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger or other electronic message, as well as copies of any handwritten messages or minutes/notes from in-person, phone or video call discussions - between media officials, policy officials and special advisers related to the response to a med...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252733
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill: FOI release

1. The letter referenced by John Swinney in this section of the Official Report from the Stage 3 debate on the UNCRC bill: https://archive2021.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=13202&i=119544&c=2330752#ScotParlOR 2. Internal or external correspondence on the topic of this letter and any letters sent b...

FOI cost limit 70 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.10(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100245524
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the publication of FOI202100236654: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence - including emails, text, Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger or other electronic message, as well as copies of any handwritten messages or minutes/notes from inperson, phone or video call discussions - between media officials, policy officials and special advisers related to the rel...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252670
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Secretary of State for Scotland letter regarding UNCRC Bill: FOI release

A copy of the letter sent from Alister Jack MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, to the Scottish Government on 4th March 2021 in relation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill.

FOI unclear 80 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100245430
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Funding and grants provided to Relationships Scotland: FOI release

All funds and grants provided to Relationships Scotland, 18 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EP, and Family Mediation Highland, 46 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EH from the Scottish Government to be provided to me. I'm looking for the following (Detailed): Funds provided to Relationships Scotland from the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.7 s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-01-10
Reference
FOI/202100252824
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information regarding funding provided to Campaign Collective Global: FOI release

Under freedom of information legislation I am requesting that you release the following information on the recipients of this funding: Registered name of the legal entity in receipt of the award Registered company, charity or similar number Registered address for the organisation in receipt of the award Other trading ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-12-14
Reference
FOI/202100249355
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Total costs incurred and engagement with Scottish Social Services Council from 2014: FOI release

"The total costs incurred by the Scottish Social Services Council from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily council member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. I would also like a record of all engagement between council members and Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244969
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Engagement with Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) from 2014: FOI release

You asked for “The total costs incurred by the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs.” And additionally “A record of all engagement between board members ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20(2) s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-16
Reference
FOI/202100244813
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Total costs incurred by Children’s Hearings Scotland from 2014 - 2021: FOI release:

The total costs incurred by Children’s Hearings Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. Additionally, a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.22(2) s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-12
Reference
FOI/202100244571
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Funds allocated for improvement to physical and mental health: FOI release

£20 million was committed for the summer of 2021 to improve physical and mental health, address issues of social isolation and lack of access to normal activities. Please can you provide: How much of the £20million was spent How many young people were reached using the funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100242899
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Repealing of parts 4 & 5 of Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014: FOI release

Per FOISA, please advise me of all information contained in your records regarding Repealing of Parts 4 & 5 of CYPA Scotland 2014. 1. Please confirm the dates from when the existing named person or child’s plan commenced practice? 2. Please confirm the whether the existing named person or child’s plan is still in pract...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100234636
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Local Serving Rates: FOI review

1) We need urgently to address what we consider to be a failure to meet the duty of candour attendant on this matter. By way of example only, in response to our request for “all information concerning the Rates List, including that which concerns… correspondence, telephone attendance notes, documents, charts and/or mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100225803 review of 202100216757
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Notifications from the Care Inspectorate regarding looked after children deaths: FOI release

For the years of 2014-2021 inclusive, how many times local authorities have notified the Scottish Government of the death of: A looked after child. A care leaver.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.6 s.20
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100236654
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information regarding Redress Scotland: FOI release

1. How much money has been raised for the Redress Scotland scheme from organisations with a history of abuse? 2. What organisations have contributed and how much has each contributed? 3. How many organisations have refused to contribute to the fund and who are these organisations? 4. Copies of all correspondence betwee...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.14(7) s.12
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100231140
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government associated Supreme Court costs: FOI release

All costs to the Scottish government associated with the Supreme Court reference by the Attorney General and the Advocate General for Scotland - European Charter for Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill and the reference by the Attorney General and the Advocate General for Scotland - United Nations Con...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-08-02
Reference
FOI/202100220493
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Local Serving Rates: FOI release

Please provide all information concerning the Rates List, including that which concerns: (1) which bodies were involved in decision-making around the rates listed in the Rates List; (2) correspondence, telephone attendance notes, documents, charts and/or meetings reports and minutes concerning the Rates List created ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100216757
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Estimated value of the contents of a baby box: FOI release

1. A full list of the items contained in a baby box. 2. The actual or estimated (within reasonable margin of error) value of each item. If this information is not available or cannot be disclosed, please supply me with the following: 3. The total actual or estimated (within a reasonable margin of error) value of the co...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100211128
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Funding provided to Interventions for Vulnerable Youth (IVY) project: FOI release

Information concerning the IVY Project based at Kibble Education & Care Centre in Paisley: 1. The total amount of Scottish Government funding provided to the IVY Project between 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021. 2. The staffing structure of the IVY Project between 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021. 3. The number of Level 1 case...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100191075
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Recruitment for chief executive of Children’s Hearings Scotland: FOI release

Following the retirement of Boyd Mcadam as Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland can you please tell me- 1. The names of the online and print media the job advert for Chief Executive featuded in? 2. How many applicants applied for the job? 3. How many people were interviewed for the position of Chief Executiv...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100188929
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Protocol for informing children of data protection breaches: FOI release

What processes are recorded as being put in place [potentially under the Children (Scotland) Act 2002] such that a child can be informed of the breaches of the Data Protection Act 2018/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) that has allowed false Special Category (SC) data and Criminal Offence (CO) “sensitive” data...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100168182
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Child’s right to see information recorded on Social Work Children & Families system: FOI release

What processes are recorded as being put in place [potentially under the Children (Scotland) Act 2002] such that a child can see the false information on one or both parents that has been recorded on the Social Work Children & Families system having been sourced from a false (and not investigated) police report at a mu...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100168194
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) communications: FOI release

"All communications, including but not limited to minutes, telephone calls, emails, between the Scottish Government, Independent GiRFEC panel members, steering group members, GiRFEC lead, and the ICO relating to GiRFEC, including but not limited to wellbeing, SHANARRI, thresholds, Named Person, lawful basis for process...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-14
Reference
FOI/202000114465
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector