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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Childsmile funding: FOI release

You asked for the following information on Childsmile funding. Question 1) How many children have received ‘Childsmile’ support in the last five financial years (2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23). Please provide the targeted amount of children for each year as well as the figure of how many children act...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25 s.29(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-28
Reference
202200322993
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ivan McKee's meetings: FOI release

1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Ivan McKee's meeting with the He...

FOI already published 80 score 139 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202200331295
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Patrick Harvie's meetings: FOI release

You asked for 1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Patrick Harvie's ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202200331323
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North & South] [1] Quality scores for successful suppliers. [2] Quality submission for the highest scored quality for both Lots.

FOI already published 55 score 9 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
FOI/202300373611
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Test and Trace payments in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the data on 'Test and Trace' payments in Scotland known as the Self-Isolation Support Grant.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300358145
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The financial case for independence: FOI release

Scotland's balance of payments figures for the past two financial years. Extrapolated GERS figures which show that Scotland's "deficit" is ACTUALLY Scotland's share of the UK debt. Scottish Exports for the past two financial years Scottish Imports for the past two financial years England's deficit England's exports for...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300373707
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Education Scotland staff recruitment costs: FOI release

You asked for the following information on staff recruitment costs: Question 1. How many new permanent hires joined your organisation in 2022? Question 2. How many new permanent hires came through external providers in 2022? Question 3. How many team members work in your Recruitment Team? Question 4. What is your time...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372936
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

International visits undertaken by First Ministers: FOI release

A list of all international visits undertaken by the following First Ministers, including dates to and from and what each visit was concerning: Donald Dewar Henry McLeish Jack McConnell Alex Salmond Nicola Sturgeon Humza Yousaf

FOI partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300367985
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All internal and external correspondence linked to Covid19: FOI release

You asked for: All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) John Swinney's meet...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300338422
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. All correspondence (emails, text, whatsapps) mentioning a public inquiry into Ferguson Marine received and sent by the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland sent between February 1 and June 1. 2. Could you supply a copy of the value for money report written for the unnamed Hull 802 which Neil Gray used to give his ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
FOI/202300371973
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Angus Robertson's time abroad: FOI Release

You asked for: How many days this year has Angus Robertson not been in Scotland for (up to the date of this FOI?) List all of the foreign trips to countries outside of Scotland he has taken and their dates. The total amount spent on trips outside of Scotland that he has been on? What is his budget for trips outside...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202200331592
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government meetings with National Farmers Union of Scotland: FOI Release

How many meetings have the Scottish Government and any relevant ministers had with the National Farmers Union of Scotland in the last five financial years? Can this be broken down by each of the financial years? And also if these meetings were conducted in person or virtually? And when was the last time a relevant mini...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12(1) s.5 s.25(1) s.12
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202200330233
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Test and Trace payments in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the data on 'Test and Trace' payments in Scotland known as the Self-Isolation Support Grant.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202300358145
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ethnic groups in professional sports in Scotland: FOI Release

Please provide national data on the breakdown of the overall involvement of the different ethnic groups in professional sports in Scotland. As of Dec 2022, what is the ethnic diversity of Scotland's population? As of Dec 2022, what is the ethnic diversity of Edinburgh's population? As of Dec 2022, what is the ethnic di...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.4 8 attachments
Published
2023-09-13
Reference
202300360662
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill: FOI release

You asked for all briefing notes provided to Ministers regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill between 1 September 2022 and 10 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38 s.20 8 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300364416
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meetings and correspondence with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gra...

FOI already published 55 score 277 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202200328130
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Private sector rental property owners: FOI release

Since Patrick Harvie MSP was appointed Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on 31st August 2021: What private sector rental property owners and companies has the Minister met with, what dates did these meetings take place and at which locations? Which private sector rental property own...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202300362155
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Emergency workers act: FOI release

How many people have been charged under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? How many people have been convicted under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? In relation to question 2, what was the average sentence for these individuals? In relation to question 2, what was the longest sentence for these indiv...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.2(1) s.3(1) s.5(1)
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300372049
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order

Merger of social care and mental health directorate KMPG involvement: FOI release

Any report produced by KPMG regarding the merger of the government's social care and mental health directorates. Please provide any powerpoints, briefings or summaries that covers KPMG's recommendations. Please state: a) How much the Scottish Government paid for this work b) How long KPMG was engaged on this project

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.25(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368919
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to Harper House: FOI release

Information relating to Harper House; How many individuals, since the facility opened until present day (July 2023), have used the facility? Please confirm for each individual if they brought families. An explanation as to why the Scottish Government has not sought information regarding staff numbers, staff costs, and...

FOI already published 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300367774
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish schools inspections from 2019-2022: FOI release

A full list of inspections for Scotland in years 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22. You further clarified you required information on school inspections.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.66
Published
2023-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300370212
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

How many people in Scotland currently receive methadone as part of addiction: FOI release

A. How many people in Scotland currently receive methadone as part of addiction treatment? Please break this down to regions where possible. B. How many people in Scottish prisons currently receive methadone as part of addiction treatment? Please break this down to each prison where possible. C. How many of Scotland'...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300368173
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications with Operation Branchform Mentions: FOI release

All emails sent or received by Scottish Ministers and/or Special Advisers containing the term “Branchform” or “Branch form”. Please provide the full contents of emails containing either of these terms dating back to 1 September 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300367384
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland maintenance of corporate estates: FOI release

Please can you provide me with information concerning the maintenance of your corporate estate i.e. operational buildings, land and any other property (e.g. investment) and schools, if they are within your jurisdiction. Not any social housing/dwellings. 1. What type of maintenance management model does your organisatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.1 s.25(1)
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300366797
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotland House Brussels premises: FOI release

Can you please supply the following information regarding the Scotland House Brussels premises based in Belgium. Property: Is the property owned or rented? If owned how much did it cost to purchase? If rented how much rent is paid monthly/ annually? Can you supply rental figures for the last 10 years? Staff: Your w...

FOI already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.17
Published
2023-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300363750
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector