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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Various questions regarding COVID-19 testing kits: FOI release

From information provided by the Scottish Government it appears that the first Covid-19 tests were conducted in Scotland on 24 January 2020. 1. Testing kits for Covid19 a. How many test kits were initially obtained and where were these sourced from b. Since the delivery of that first batch when have more kits been obta...

FOI unclear 55 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.2A s.25
Published
2020-07-08
Reference
FOI/202000024469
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Civil Servants working alone with Ministers advice: FOI release

1. The number of occasions, since January 2010, that civil servants have been advised to not work alone with any Government Minister. 2. On any occasion in which this advice was given, can you provide the full circulation list of individuals that were notified about this advice being given.

FOI unclear 55 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-06-19
Reference
FOI/202000020921
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Single use plastic purchases: FOI release

I. How many bin liners were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years. In relation to above, how many of the purchased bin liners were biodegradable. II. How many plastic cups were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000019838
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government and Cycle to Work related questions: FOI release

You asked for:- I. Are any Scottish Government ministers enrolled in the Scottish Parliament Cycle to Work scheme. If so please provide details of who, and what they receive as part of the scheme. II. Does the Scottish Government have a cycle to work scheme, or anything similar for staff members and ministers? If so ...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-27
Reference
FOI/202000019862
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Questions concerning the Scottish Government's handling of Coronavirus (COVID-19): FOI release

You asked for: ‘1) The numbers you have that require being transported out of hospital immediately to care homes or to temporary or permanent accommodation by their local authority to reduce the risk of death to none? In or out of Scotland? In the instance that people could die due to bed blocks by those who are not ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000019973
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Housing for the Elderly Disabled: FOI release

How many bungalows were allocated to the elderly disabled for the following years 2018 & 2019? And how many flats were allocated? Please itemise for each year. What number of these were new builds? And how many were old stock? How many of these were purposely built with disabled people in mind i.e.; adapted specificall...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.12
Published
2020-03-13
Reference
FOI/202000016447
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Housing, Public sector

Complaints regarding Midlothian and Edinburgh primary schools: FOI release

complaints about Scottish primary schools and it's staff (inc. head teachers, assistant head teachers, teachers and teaching assistants). What is their pay? Any bonuses? Any misconduct? In your clarification email you asked for any complaints regarding Loanhead Primary School, Midlothian and also any details of complai...

FOI unclear 80 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000018280
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Water Bailiff appointments and warrants issued: FOI release

You asked for: i. - How many warrants have been issued to people to be empowered as Water Bailiffs appointment by Scottish Ministers between 2018-2019? ii. - What arrangements are in place such as for Special Constables if the Water Bailiff is injured or worse during the course of his duty? iii. - Please supply the ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000016049
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Public Sector Frameworks used to procure Professional Consultancy Services: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1. Please list all frameworks which your authority has used to procure consultancy services in the last 3 years. 2. For each framework, please provide the total value of awards made during financial years 16/17, 17/18 & 18/19. 3. Please list all frameworks which have been used to procure...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000014980
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Publication of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

"How many responses to Freedom of Information requests are currently awaiting publication? Over the past 12 months, how many FOI responses have been awaiting publication for (a) less than a month, (b) 1-6 months and (c) more than 6 months? Please provide a copy of communications discussing delays of greater than 3 mont...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-05
Reference
FOI/202000014692
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Gregg Violin program - Celebration of Burns tour expenses: FOI release

The full itinerary and cost to the Scottish Government of this violin tour around America: https://ntsusa.org/burns-violin-tour/ Please include in this breakdown the amount charged on each occasion during the tour, when it was charged, and what the money was spent on. Please include the following detail: Transaction A...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-05
Reference
FOI/202000014702
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

'Scotland's right to choose: putting Scotland's future in Scotland's hands' related costs: FOI release

All costs associated with the Scottish Government's document 'Scotland's Right to Choose: Putting Scotland's Future in Scotland's Hands'. If possible please break this down into costs on staffing (or staffing hours spent on this), internal costs, external costs such as printing etc. The number of Scottish Government st...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000011414
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Current hearing loss or hearing impairment staff within Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked Firstly, how many current employees of the Scottish government at the present time ‘who have self-reported as having a disability that they identified as hearing impairment’ actually wear a hearing aid in at least one ear? Secondly, What number of the current employees of the Scottish government at the prese...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/201900008195
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government view on the Barnett formula: FOI release

You asked for the Scottish Government’s view on "Barnett formula and Baseline calculation confirmed by Westminster as having no legal basis in law", as set out in https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/public_accounts_committee_fundin#incoming-1420573, and whether Scotland has a case in the Scottish highest courts to o...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-06
Reference
FOI/201900010646
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Sustainable Growth Commission and the Scottish budget: FOI release

You asked for: On 25 November 2019 the First Minister was interviewed by Andrew Neil on the BBC. In one exchange on the implications of using the Sustainable Growth Commission recommendations to the past 10 years of Scottish spending the First Minister stated that: "I've had that modelling done by the Scottish Govern...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-30
Reference
FOI/201900007811
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Scottish Budget

People waiting longer than 14, 28, 60 days for various types of disclosure: FOI release

You asked for the number of people waiting longer than 14, 28, 60 days for each type of disclosure (basic, standard, enhanced, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)Scheme) in each of the last six months.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-04
Reference
FOI/19/02421
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cycling Scotland funding: FOI release

Your request stated: “I understand that in the year ended 31 March 2018 Cycling Scotland received a grant of £3,374,001 from the Scottish Government (source: published accounts). Please let me know if this figure is incorrect. Please provide the following information: 1. Corresponding figure for the year ended 31 Mar...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FoI/19/02341
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Wardrobe and appearance expenditure of Deputy First Minister: FOI release

Any expenses claims by John Swinney for clothes, shoes or beauty treatments over the last five years. Please include at least the following information: amount claimed, the products/services purchased and the date.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/201900005370
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Wardrobe and appearance expenditure for Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work: FOI release

Any expenses claims by Derek Mackay for clothes, shoes or beauty treatments over the last five years. Please include at least the following information: amount claimed, the products/services purchased and the date.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/201900005372
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Wardobe and appearance of Cabinet Secretary for Justice: FOI release

Any expenses claims by Humza Yousaf for clothes, shoes or beauty treatments over the last five years. Please include at least the following information: amount claimed, the products/services purchased and the date.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/201900005375
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish deficit and independence questions: FOI release

You asked for: i) the current Scottish deficit ii) how the Scottish government would reduce the deficit if it became independent iii) current Scottish GERS data iv) what would Scotland do with trident if it became independent - any plans, or documents, or reports to that nature’.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2019-11-01
Reference
FOI/19/02287
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Financial questions on First Minister, Scottish Government and oil reserves: FOI Release

You asked for List of expenses claimed by the First Minister of Scotland in the years of 2017 and 2018. How much money was received from the UK Government by the Scottish Government in 2017 and 2018. The current and 2018 deficit of the Scottish Government. The current, as of last estimates, value of Scottish oil reser...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2019-10-24
Reference
FOI/19/02270
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Digital Health and Care Institute - delivery of workshops costs: FOI release

You asked for “the total value of the contract between the Scottish Access Collaborative and the Digital Health and Care Institute for the delivery of workshops and a report on Chronic Pain for the Collaborative’s Specialty Group Programme?”

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-10-21
Reference
FOI/19/02160
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Costs for Funeral Support Payment roadshow events: FOI release

You asked for a full breakdown of the cost of each of the Funeral Support Payment roadshow events (including roadshows, webinars and teleconferences) that took place in August and September 2019 (broken down by costings for each of the fourteen events).

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.12 s.19 s.22
Published
2019-10-21
Reference
FOI/19/02125
Directorate
Topic
Public sector