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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Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) status and Stonewall statistics: FOI release

1. Stonewall attempted to have EHRC stripped of its A status. Does the Scottish Government support Stonewall's challenge of the EHRCs A status? 2. I would like to know how much money the Scottish Government paid to Stonewall in 2021, 2022 and 2023? 3. I would like to know who took the decision for it to be appropriat...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400413319
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Rape Crisis centre funding from 2014-2024: FOI release

You asked for how much funding the Scottish Government has given (per location) to rape crisis centres from 2014-2024.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.16B
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400420335
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Economy, Equality and rights, Public sector

Social housing provider grants to facilitate housing adaptions: FOI release

In regard to FOI reference FOI/202200317191, could you provide me with the most current information available? For reference, FOI 202200317191, asked for: 1. How much have the Scottish Government invested in grants to social housing providers to facilitate housing adaptions (an adaption can be understood as a ramp, h...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400421178
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government and Parliament definitions: FOI release

1. What is the Scottish Government ? 2. How many elected individuals form part of the Scottish Government? 3. What is the difference between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament?

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400418666
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Community Justice Scotland multi-functional devices: FOI release

Information relating to Community Justice Scotland (CJS) contracts for the provision of multi-functional devices (MFDs). The information you are seeking is, as follows: 1. How many contracts for MFDs do Community Justice Scotland have and what is the award value for each? 2. When do these contracts expire and do they...

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400411797
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government's funding to support female domestic violence/abuse victims: FOI release

A breakdown of total funding allocations from the Scottish Government to support female domestic violence/abuse victims from 2019 to the present, broken down by year and by organisation. A list of permanent funding schemes available exclusively for female domestic abuse victims in Scotland.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400406100
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Interim Staff: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government's 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 April 2023 – 30 J...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-13
Reference
FOI/202300379803
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

National Smart Ticket Advisory Board minutes and correspondence regarding finance of the SPT Zone Card: FOI release

1. A copy of the minutes from National Smart Ticket Advisory Board that took place on 26th March 2024. 2. Any correspondence or meeting minutes between Transport Scotland (TS) and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) covering any aspect relating to finance of the SPT ZoneCard (including the price of the product...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-17
Reference
FOI/202400419247
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland funding: FOI release

1. Is Alcohol and Drugs Support South West Scotland in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation fo...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400413456
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Dundee Alcohol and Drug Partnership funding: FOI release

1. Is Dundee Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each yea...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400413480
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership funding: FOI release

1. Is Edinburgh Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400413485
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Partnership funding: FOI release

1. Is Dumfries and Galloway Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisati...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400413516
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs: FOI release

1. Is Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400413582
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Recovery Consortium funding: FOI release

1. Is Scottish Recovery Consortium in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each year to 20...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400413621
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Drugs Forum in receipt of funding: FOI release

1. Is Scottish Drugs Forum in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation for each year to 2024. 3. Pl...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400413568
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding: FOI release

1. Is North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding given to that organisation fo...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400413542
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership funding from the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Is Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2018 (the year minimum pricing came into effect), with a break-down of the funding for each year to 2024. 3. Plea...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400413584
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Lost revenue from Scottish Government schemes: FOI release

Can you provide me through Freedom of information the amount of Government lost revenue from: 1. Freezing of council tax for NINE years, a few years ago? 2. Free bus passes for all up to 22 years of age? 3. Free school meals? 4. Free prescriptions? 5. Free baby boxes?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.1 s.25(1)
Published
2024-06-17
Reference
FOI/202400406747
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Economy, Education, Health and social care, +2 more … Public sector, Transport

Downs Syndrome registered charity payments: FOI release

The date and value of any/all payments and/or grants made to the following charities from 1 January 2020 to the present day by any department of the Scottish Government. Please include details of what any monies were paid for - e.g., to provide a particular service, to cover a particular expense, etc. Down's Syndrome...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400402336
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Business Leaders Dinner costs and former FM engagement: FOI release

1. The total cost, and a breakdown of the costs, to the Scottish Government of the Business Leaders Dinner at Prestonfield House on 27 July 2023. 2. Humza Yousaf's diary/engagement programme on July 27 2023.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-05-02
Reference
FOI/202400408489
Directorate
Topic
International, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Scottish Budget

Translations and consultations costs for the proposed Scots Languages Bill: FOI release

I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and any other relevant pieces of legislation: What organisation(s) were used for any translations of the consultation for the proposed Scots Languages Bill. What organisation(s) were used for any translations of the "Buildin...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2024-04-30
Reference
FOI/202400406725
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Delivering Winchburgh Rail Station: FOI release

Having read with increasing incredulity the story of delivering Winchburgh Rail Station, I write to request a statement setting out the respective roles and responsibilities of the following bodies and organisations under the law and current policies for delivering the long overdue station. 1. The Scottish Government....

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-04-17
Reference
FOI/202400402538
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Winter Heating Payment: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of people receiving Winter Heating Payment Of £55.05. Request for information 2: Total amount paid by Social Security Scotland on WHP. In 2022. In 2023. In 2024 (to date).

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-04-16
Reference
FOI/202400394683
Directorate
Topic
Cost of living crisis, Public sector