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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Information in relation to Trust Deeds, Debt Arrangement Schemes and Sequestrations: FOI release

Information relating to the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 on: The average contribution per month in a trust deed, sequestration and debt arrangement scheme made by a debtor Total number of trust deeds, sequestrations (split by debtor application and creditor petition) and Debt Arrangement Scheme per truste...

FOI released 100 score 14 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-17
Reference
FOI/202300352164
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Home insulation in social housing: FOI release

The amount invested by the Scottish Government on home insulation in social housing from 2012-2022.

FOI released 75 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-01-30
Reference
FOI/202200335283
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road Traffic Act criminal proceedings statistics: FOI release

For the years 2018 -2021 inclusive could you please provide information on: a) The number of offences recorded by the police? b) The number offences proceeded to court? c) The outcome in court? d) The penalties? For each of the following offences: 1. Section 1 of the Road Traffic Act - Causing death by dangerous drivin...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence s.1 s.2B s.3A s.4 s.3Z s.25(1)
Published
2023-01-16
Reference
FOI/202200320580
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Various questions regarding Sporting Rates: FOI release

1. Tax revenue raised by sporting rates in Scotland 2016 to 2022; if possible broken down by region, land area, nature of sporting area (grouse moor/ deer forest etc.), and payer class (private individuals, government departments (e.g. MOD, Forestry & Land Scotland), Corporate entity, charities) - Preferably in Excel. ...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-12-12
Reference
FOI/202200327276
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

£20 million budget for independence: FOI release

1. How many free school dinners for poor families would the £20 m buy 2. How many food banks would the robbed sum provide for 3. How many domestic fuel costs would that buy for low income families in Scotland 4. What was the cost of the Government chauffeur car service for you and your 38 Ministers in the last 12 month...

FOI released 75 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.39(1)
Published
2022-11-30
Reference
FOI/202200322780
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Energy drink consumption health risks: FOI release

‘Any data you may have relating to health problems and deaths attributed to energy drink consumption.’

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200313290
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Civil servants working on the proposed referendum on October: FOI release

How many civil servants and at what cost to the Scottish government will the proposed referendum on 19th October?

FOI released 100 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200315576
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Covid-19 vaccine programme and how any future lockdowns would be managed in Scotland: FOI release

1) The numbers of unvaccinated people in Scotland; 2) The numbers of vaccinated and those that have received a booster; 3) How these numbers impact the health system in terms of those in ICU/hospital that are vaccinated vs unvaccinated; 4) How Scotland intends to embed Covid vaccines into Public Health vaccine progr...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-09-08
Reference
FOI/202200313069
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, 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

COVID-19 risk assessment for mask wearing: FOI release

A risk assessment for mask wearing, and whether the following questions have been assessed: 1. Testing for bacteria inside the mask after use. 2. Oxygen levels while wearing mask. 3. Disposal of masks as they are all over the streets. 4. Cleaning of public bins with disinfectant.

FOI released 100 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.25(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-28
Reference
FOI/202100163909
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Drug & Alcohol prevention spending from 2000 to 2020: FOI release

Amounts of annual Scottish Government Spending on Drug & Alcohol Services (spilt if possible on drugs and alcohol) - i.e. the money spent on preventing drug and alcohol deaths, for the period 2000 - 2020.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100148279
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

James Hamilton QC independent investigation: FOI release

1 - An Independent Investigation currently being led by James Hamilton QC is investigating possible breaches of the ministerial code by the First Minister. If he concludes that the FM did not knowingly mislead parliament as well as did not break other parts of the MC then I presume that the First Minister would not res...

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.25(1)
Published
2021-03-18
Reference
FOI/20210016129
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Statistical information relating to Scottish Government agencies: FOI release

1. How many agencies have the Scottish Government created since 2006? 2. Total budget for each agency, for each year of its operation 3. Total number of staff on each agency and their pay 4. How many men, women, disabled and BAME make up each agency?

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-03-15
Reference
FOI/202000113297
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic and death statistics: FOI release

Q1 - % of deaths with COVID who had underlying critical illness – and how was that marked on death certificate Q2 - % only of COVID deaths Q3 - % age groups Q4 - % of numbers in supposed affected area’s Q5 - % of false positive tests. Q6 - How much does the company who operates your track and test costs to you and what...

FOI released 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-09
Reference
FOI/202000104948
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Best Start Foods card: FOI release

Please can you refer me to the information that was used to form the policy for the Best Start Foods card - how the list of eligible food has been determined?

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-25
Reference
FOI/202000099351
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Public sector

Questions concerning Disclosure Scotland and recruitment agencies: FOI release

1 - Please advise the total spend on recruitment agencies in the last 12 months? 2 - Please advise what the temporary agency spend for admin, call centre, data processing and clerical roles in the last 12 months? 3 - Please advise what the temporary agency spend for roles such as warehouse, catering and cleaners in t...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.7
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000079230
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Local authority coronavirus guidance for schools reopening: FOI release

Copies of guidance or information issued to local authorities or schools on the safe operation of schools, including school transport, in relation to coronavirus, when they reopen in August, to include any information provided from June 1, 2020, to the date of your response.

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-26
Reference
FOI/202000058536
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

St Andrews House flags: FOI release

The equivalent documents to "DAYS FOR HOISTING FLAGS ON BUILDINGS OF THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT 2019" for each year from 2014? Also, please could you supply information on any requests made for flags to fly originating from outside Scottish government since January 2015, except ones to do with royal births, birthdays or m...

FOI released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000044551
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Early prisoner release: FOI release

-How many prisoners are released early in total, including the ones scheduled to be released in the coming days; -age groups (in the increments of 5 years per group) of those released; -types of crimes they were imprisonment for (ie hate crime, theft, driving offences, possession of drugs etc). Should you be unable to ...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2020-06-26
Reference
FOI/202000038530
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19: Guidance issued to NHS Management duty of care to staff: FOI release

“In view of the anticipated spread of coronavirus, what guidance has been issued to NHS Management in Scotland regarding their duty of care with respect to members of staff at all levels, specifically in relation to recognising and protecting staff from overwork, and stress while the virus spreads throughout the popula...

FOI released 100 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-14
Reference
FOI/202000020856
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Funding to support implementation of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018: FOI release

You asked for: The full conditions of funding to Woman's Aid to support the implementation of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Please also supply me with the total amount of funding provided by the Scottish Government to Womans Aid for supporting the implementation of the new act. Grant Funding Letter. Please...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/202000016420
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Woman’s Aid funding conditions to supply training: FOI release

1. The full conditions of funding to Woman's Aid to supply any/all training of frontline services and other organisations for the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. 2. Please also supply me with the total amount of funding supplied to Woman's Aid to supply any/all training of frontline services and other organisa...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/202000016643
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding for SafeLives to support Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 implementation: FOI release

You asked for: The full conditions of funding to SafeLives to support the implementation of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Please also supply me with the total amount of funding provided by the Scottish Government to SafeLives for supporting the implementation of the new act. Please supply me with the condi...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/202000016701
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Law and order, +2 more … Money and tax, Public sector

Questions concerning property factors registered with the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for the following information. 1. A list of all property factors currently registered with the Scottish Government. 2. The declared portfolio size of each registered factor at their first registration. 3. The most recent declared portfolio size for each registered factor.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900005680
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector