Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Cabinet Secretary of Finance letter referencing Resource and Capital Budgets: FOI release

1. A copy of the letter the Cabinet Secretary of Finance sent on 9th August, which the Cabinet Secretary for Transport refers to. 2. A copy of each letter the Cabinet Secretary for Finance received from each Cabinet Secretary in reply to the original letter. Please include each response from each Cabinet Secretary an...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436178
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland payments made to Ardrossan-Brodick Ferry Service: FOI release

“An itemised breakdown of all payments made to Peel Ports Ltd by Transport Scotland in relation to Ardrossan Harbour in the last decade. I would like this information to include: 1. All payments related to the operation of the Ardrossan-Brodick ferry service, including harbour fees. 2. Payments made to maintain or i...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436814
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

List of Freedom of Information requests submitted: FOI release

In FOI Request Number 202400432136, it was disclosed that 'Journalist A' of the Daily Express, has submitted 353 FOI/EIR Requests so far in 2024. I would like to request, under the FOI Scotland Act, the following information: A list of the text of all FOI requests made by this requester. With requests that were refus...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436151
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Public Bodies Statutory Functions: FOI release

Of the 131 Public Bodies listed in the FOI response 202400431071, which of the bodies carry out functions which are set out in statute? Please state the bodies that have functions conferred on them via legislation and if possible please state the legislation which confers these functions.

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-19
Reference
FOI/202400434135
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government analysis on labour market participation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis undertaken for or by the Scottish Government about a potential brain drain of talent from Scotland to elsewhere in the UK/world due to high taxation and/or negative behavioural changes, written in the last two months ? If this analysis has not been done, why not? In addition to this, an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-19
Reference
FOI/202400435833
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Business for Scotland: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Scottish Government and Business for Scotland (or its sister organisation, Believe in Scotland), 1st January 2023 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435692
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Documents on cancellation of First Minister’s trip to Malawi and Zambia: FOI release

"All documentation held by the Scottish Government about the cancellation of John Swinney's trip to Malawi and Zambia in August, including correspondence, internal included, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, policy notes".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436042
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Funding provided to Council Authorities for music tuition: FOI release

“I would like to request information on funding provided to each Council Authority for music tuition. In particular:” 1. How much is each council getting in terms of funding for music tuition in the 2024-25 academic year? How much did each Council get for previous and future years? (eg. 23-24, 25-26?) 2. How was it d...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-14
Reference
FOI/202400435333
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Child Payment: FOI release

Supply all briefings written, analysis written for or by the Scottish Government, all correspondence received and sent by the government, including internally, minutes/notes from meetings, regarding increasing the Scottish Child Payment, between September 1 2024 and October 1 2024?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-14
Reference
FOI/202400436165
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Allocation of funding to Long COVID Support Fund: FOI release

1. Methodology and Decision-Making: A) Any documentation, reports, or correspondence that detail the methodology used to determine the allocation of £10 million to the Long COVID Support Fund and its subsequent extension over five years. B) Information on who was involved in the decision-making process and which indiv...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-14
Reference
FOI/202400435489
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government domestic and international flight information: FOI release

Over the past 5 years (financial or annual, between 2019 and 2024 to date): 1. How many domestic flights were taken by a member of the Scottish Government for official purposes? 2. What was the cost of domestic flights taken by the Scottish Government? 3. How many international flights were taken by a member of the Sc...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.37
Published
2024-11-12
Reference
FOI/202400436381
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) Scotland Bill production: FOI release

1. How many civil servants are currently working on the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill? Please provide this figure for each month since work on the bill began. Please also provide the salary band for each civil servant. 2. What is the total spend on civil servants relating to work on the ...

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-11-11
Reference
FOI/202400436025
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: FOI release

"On 19th August Scottish Minister for Equalities, Kaukab Stewart, attended an event at the University of Glasgow to celebrate the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: Delivery Plan 2024-2026. Based on this, please provide the following information: 1. A copy of the full speech the Minister for Equalities delivered...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-06
Reference
FOI/202400432251
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Current Operating Model (COM) and Target Operating Model (TOM) for National Care Service (NCS): FOI Review

Original request 202400428840 1) The final outputs/products of the work KPMG undertook under the contract it was awarded by the Scottish Government to look at the Current Operating Model and Target Operating Model for care provision, including the business case. 2) The total amount that the Scottish Government actual...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
FOI/202400433752 Review of 202400428840
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP) funding: FOI Review

Original request 202400426621 All information, notes, calculations and communications since 29 July 2024 that references how the Scottish Government determined its funding for the replacement benefit Pension Age Winter Heating Payment would be cut by up to £160 million.* *The £160m figure has been taken from a Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17 s.29(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
FOI/202400432217 Review of 202400426621
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Teacher retention and turnover data: FOI release

1. Teacher Retention and Turnover Rates: Data on teacher retention rates and turnover (attrition rates) in Scotland from 1st January 2018 to the present, broken down by, Permanent teachers Fixed-term teachers Supply teachers 2. Reasons for Leaving the Profession: Any available reports, analysis, or data that identi...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
FOI/202400434716
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Income tax correspondence with the UK Government: FOI release

All correspondence between the UK and Scottish Government regarding income tax, including minutes/notes from meetings, and all internal correspondence, from the last three months? (25th June to 24th Sept inclusive).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.33(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433153
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Sexual crime conviction statistics: FOI release

1. In each of the last five years, how many people in total were convicted of sexual crimes. 2. In each of the last five years, please provide the number of people convicted of sexual crimes who had previous convictions. Please provide a breakdown by year, and by type of sexual offence on the charge sheet.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1) s.20
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400435476
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings with Chinese Embassy: FOI release

- An outline of all government minister meetings with the Chinese Embassy from 2023 until now and all correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433415
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group: FOI release

You provided the following background to your request: ‘The gender identity healthcare access team are secretariats for the gender identity healthcare reference group. The role of a secretariat for the STAC are Scottish Government officials’ whose role is to make arrangements for meetings, produce minutes and facilita...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433076
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs August meetings: FOI release

Could you provide me a list of all meetings Angela Constance has held in the last month, and all minutes/notes from these meetings? Could you tell me what is the current plan for the "series of speeches to be delivered this year that will expand on the economic case for independence." -https://www.gov.scot/publications...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433494
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish National Investment Bank and Ministerial Advisory Group: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, notes and minutes from meetings, and briefings written about the Scottish National Investment Bank and its lack of advisory board, from the last three months, including any actions taken to set one up? 2. In a pr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433536
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

National Clinical Director WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Jason Leitch, then National Clinical Director, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report’, to 30 April 2022, the date on whi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.37(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400422234
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Deputy Chief Medical Officer WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Nicola Steedman, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report’, to 30 April 2022, the date on whi...

FOI withheld 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.37(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400422235
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector