Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services: FOI release

Total spend for each public body between 01 July 2022 – 30 September 2022 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for both Frameworks (Generation 2 & 3)? Number of jobs held by each agency at 30-Sep-22 (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for both framework...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202200332965
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Agency spend by organisation across the Interim IT Staff Framework between 1st April 21 – 31st March 2023: FOI release

An Excel spreadsheet with agency spend by the organisation across the Interim IT Staff Framework between 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023. Spend from the Interim IT Staff Framework – not the Interim Professional Staff Services Framework. Could you break down the spend within Scottish Government by providing the spend b...

FOI not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300360401
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government chauffeured cars: FOI release

How does the Scottish Government contract with chauffeured cars for Ministers work? Is it a contract for a set period of time or is it dependant on mileage incurred? How much has been spent on this in the last year? Who is authorised to use Scottish Government chauffeured cars? Ministers, Special Advisers, Scottish Gov...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300384193
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Additional funds to ensure more teachers are given permanent positions: FOI release

Firstly, given that you say that the SG have supplied additional funds to ensure more teachers are given permanent positions, can you let me know how many new positions have been created and the numbers of teachers by local authority who are on these “supply lists”. For example, albeit anecdotally, I understand that ov...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200321032
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SQA appeals 2022: FOI release

In a recent FOI response, the government provided me with a document listing the ‘key points’ of a meeting between the SQA, Scottish Government and Universities Scotland on the 3rd of November 2022. This document states: “Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the difficulties and challenges encountered this year in r...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202300343877
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments made under government’s temporary and interim staff services frameworks covering 2019 to 2023: FOI release

That the Scottish Government disclose all information it holds detailing payments made by the government and public bodies to Lorien Resourcing Ltd, Blue Arrow Ltd, and Medacs Healthcare. The information disclosed should include, but not be limited to, payments made under the government’s temporary and interim staff se...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200312251
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tartan Week: FOI release

Can you share any briefings prepared for Angus Robertson for his attendance? Can you release the names and job titles of all ministers, civil servants, special advisers and others who attended events? Can you detail the cost of the travel and accommodation for each individual? Can you release their itineraries? Can you...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.27(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300352137
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ferguson Marine: FOI Release

You requested the following: (1.) The date on which the Scottish Government learnt of the resignation of Ferguson Marine Chief Financial Officer, George Crookston. (2.) All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ferguson Marine and mentioning George Crookston, 1st January 2022 - date.

FOI not held 45 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300347873
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Pledged pilot scheme for free school meals in secondary schools: FOI release

How many secondary schools have been contacted regarding the Scottish Government’s pledged pilot scheme for free school meals in secondary schools What schools or local authorities have been contacted? (Please list in table, broken down by local authority) All internal Scottish Government correspondence relating to the...

FOI not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-02
Reference
202300353024
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government expenditure on TikTok: FOI release

A breakdown of Scottish Government expenditure on TikTok, including a breakdown by subject matter, and whether it was used to promote a specific policy position to young people. Reasoning behind advertising on TikTok and a breakdown of what adverts were shown and how many people they reached. The cost/benefit analysis ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300356486
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of GP practices who have applied for GP sustainability loans, and the number of loans awarded since the inception of the scheme: FOI release

How many GP practices in Scotland have commenced applications for GP sustainability loans? How many practices have been awarded the loans/received the first round of finance from the GP Sustainability Loan scheme since its introduction?

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202300342724
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All meetings held with the Scottish Abortion Care Providers Network: FOI release

Please provide details of all meetings held with the Scottish Abortion Care Providers Network, including minutes and correspondence, since 1 January 2017. Please provide details of any analysis undertaken or commissioned by the Scottish Government with regard to women in Scotland seeking an abortion after 16 weeks of ...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200299139
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services: Total spend for each public body between 01 Oct 2021 – 31 Dec 2021 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for both Fram...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200292712
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

School laptops rollout: FOI release

Can you confirm that the rollout of laptops is being managed by Local Authorities and not centrally controlled or managed by a Scottish Government department. If the laptop rollout is being managed by Local Authorities are they responsible for the purchasing of the laptop and internet access equipment. If being managed...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200294548
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings about a second independence referendum: FOI release

Minutes of meetings held between Nicola Sturgeon and Angus Robertson on preparations for a second independence referendum, including on a prospectus. Minutes of all meetings held between Nicola Sturgeon and the team working (including civil servants) on preparations for a second independence referendum, including on a ...

FOI not held 45 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200280399
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Frameworks for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between 01 Jan 2023 – 31 March 2023 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for both Framewo...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-14
Reference
FOI/202300377548
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government public servants who are still working from home: FOI release

How many scotgov public servants including all MSP's are still working from home How long this has been going on for and justification A likely end date

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
202300348577
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Historic Environment Scotland site closures: FOI release

“Any correspondence (e-mails and letters) from the public to MSPs in the Scottish Government (meaning all SNP and Green MSPs) regarding the Historic Environment Scotland site closures from 7 June 2021 to present.”

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300375661
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

New Scots Refugee Integration Delivery Project: FOI release

You asked for who was responsible for initiating the phrase 'new scots' and also how much the Scottish government spends on the 'new scots' project annually and what the costs for this to-date have been?

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300379582
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Electronic devices provided to primary schools: FOI release

“Information relating to iPads, tablets and laptops provided to primary schools in Scotland. In particular, we require the following information: 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the number of iPads and/or tablets and/or laptops which have been provided to primary sch...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300383430
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Covid-19 Inquiry and social media messaging policy: FOI release

1. A full list of media requests to Jason Leitch, and Scottish Government ministers regarding the Covid Inquiry between Oct 25 and the date of this FOI. Can you include who the organisation is and whether they got accepted or rejected? 2. How many ministers requested exemptions from the Enterprise Vault back-up system...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1) s.17 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300383421
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Apps added to the GLOW education portal by year: FOI release

Which apps have been added to the GLOW education portal (rmunify.com) in each of the years since its launch? I would like to see this broken down by each year, with the list of app names added in that year.

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200310879
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity government issued mobile handset: FOI release

1. Does Lorna Slater use a mobile phone handset issued to her by the Scottish Government? 2. If Lorna Slater does not use a mobile phone handset issued to her by the Scottish Government, does the Scottish Government pay the bill for any personal handsets used by Lorna Slater, either directly, or via expense claims? 3...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202300382799
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence about the Department for Transport's Access for All funding stream: FOI release

Any correspondence between Richard Thomson MP and Transport Scotland , referencing either "Insch", "Stonehaven" or "Inverurie", with reference to grant funding under the Department for Transport's Access for All funding stream, for the next "rail control period" which runs from 2024 to 2029.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300341855
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Police Ill Health retirements in past 12 years: FOI release

How many Police officers have been retired on ill health grounds in the past 12 years? How many reviews of ill health retirement awards have taken place in the past 12 years? How many officers have had their ill health award reduced or rescinded in the past 12 years?

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300381350
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills