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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Scottish Government Recruitment budget 2021 - 2022: FOI release

Advise on the following questions for the period 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2022: 1. What was the total allocated recruitment budget for this period? 2. What were the total recruitment advertising costs with all job boards and external agencies for this period (not including temporary agency staff)? 3. What were the t...

FOI cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-12-15
Reference
FOI/202200323348
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FOI response times: FOI release

1. The mean, median and maximum response times for an FOI to the Scottish Government over the last 12 months. 2. Over the last 12 months, the mean, median and maximum response time for an FOI to the Scottish Government lodged by an email address with an @parliament.scot domain. 3. Over the last 12 months, the mean, med...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.12
Published
2022-11-17
Reference
FOI/202200324644
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Temporary accommodation to Ukrainian Refugees: FOI release

1. All information relating to communication or consultation with local stakeholders about the plan to house refugees on a boat in Leith. This may be anyone who could have an interest in the decision, community groups, councils, health boards, local medical or dental practices, transport bodies and charities such as fo...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending whatsapp s.12
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200311937
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Island Bonds Fund: FOI release

“Internal and external correspondence regarding the ‘Island Bonds Fund’ received by Mairi Gougeon MSP in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day.”

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) 12 attachments
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200315342
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

The Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government given to the Confucius Institute for Scotland's schools since 2015/16? 2. A breakdown of these figures by year. 3. How much money has the Scottish Government received from the Chinese Government, Chinese ministry of education, or Chinese universities, in relation to Confu...

FOI cost limit 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-09-01
Reference
FOI/202200312791
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Summer support for children: FOI release

1. Further to the release ‘Summer support for children’ published by the Scottish Government on 1 July 2022, please provide a copy of all the documentation that accompanied the decision that this programme should be supported by £10 million, including any documents that discuss whether other funding levels would be mor...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200310347
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

The Ukraine Scottish Refugee Council (SRC): FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Refugee Council (SRC) and Scottish Government (SG) regarding the crisis in Ukraine, including any approach made to SRC or offer made by SRC to SG. 2. Details of monies awarded to SRC to respond to the Ukraine crisis, including a breakdown of deliverables and what SRC is expected ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2022-08-11
Reference
FOI/202200311295
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Inquiries, commissions and reviews since 2007: FOI release

How many public inquiries, commissions and reviews have been commissioned in Scotland since 2007; and, Which have been completed and have published reports, and which are still gathering evidence or have yet to report.

FOI cost limit 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200304156
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence referring to ‘glyphosate’: EIR release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, any other Scottish Government representatives and the National Farmers Union of Scotland, the Ros...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2022-08-04
Reference
FOI/202200280895
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

FOI response times: FOI release

“The mean, median and maximum response times for an FOI to the Scottish Government over the last 12 months. Also over the last 12 months, the mean, median and maximum response time for an FOI to the Scottish Government lodged by an email address with an @parliament.scot domain. Also over the last 12 months, the mean, m...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.12
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202200306900
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government employees (List 1) and those involved in the planning and delivery of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games (List 2) and for correspondence containing Commonwealth Games Scotland.

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200278848
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Information about the latest campaigns for Client and Team Managers at Social Security Scotland throughout 2022: FOI release

Information about the latest campaigns for Client Managers and Team Managers at Social Security Scotland throughout 2022. 1. How many people have been offered a job? 2. How many of those were already employed working for the agency directly or indirectly? 3. How many were recruited who will have to be trained? 4. H...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2022-06-29
Reference
FOI/202200302661
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of legal advice provided to Ministers: FOI release

The number of times [not the actual advice] that the Law Officers of the Scots Govt have published [i.e. made publicly available ] formal legal advice given to Ministers acting for the SCOTTISH GOVT on any particular matter that has arisen & publicly released since the inception of Devolved Govt in Scotland ? Corollary...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.36 s.29(1) s.12
Published
2022-06-22
Reference
202200300906
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

New regulations regarding smoke alarms: FOI release

How many smoke alarms which do not fit the new regulations have been disposed of since 1 January 2022? How many smoke alarms which do not fit the new regulations have been disposed of since 18 March 2018? How many of these smoke alarms were recycled? How many were put in a landfill? Any correspondence between local aut...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200289900
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Information on cyber attacks of which public bodies in Scotland have been a victim: FOI release

You asked for: 1) The number of public bodies that - to the Scottish Government's knowledge - have been the victim of a cyber attack since 1 January 2021. 2) The number of public bodies still recovering from the effects of successful cyber attacks which have occurred since 1 January 2021.

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200289714
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Breakdown of Civil Servant and Minister travelling expenses: FOI release

Information on civil servants' travelling expenses, specifically: 1. How much the Scottish Government has spent on civil servant travelling expenses over the last five years, with a breakdown for how much has been spent each year? 2. How many flights civil servants have been sent on for official business over the last ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.37 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200269284
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) Lifetime Allowance Excesses data: FOI release

1. For the most recent year available, what is the highest pension entitlement (projected pension in payment) in the SPPS of any member be they active, deferred or retired? 2. If it differs, what is the highest value of CETV of any member? 3. How many members, by year from 2015-2022, had potential breaches of the AA li...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200282676
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Fire Alarms advertising campaign: FOI release

1. How much money did the Scottish Government spend on adverts promoting the new fire alarm rules which came in on February 1? 2. List all of the adverts the Scottish Government took out, what dates they were active and what format they were in? 3. Price for each advert? 4. All correspondence between the Scot Gov and t...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33 s.33(1) s.12
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200281993
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Contributors to the Redress Scotland scheme: FOI release

1) The number of groups (i.e. charities, local authorities and care providers) to contribute to the Redress Scotland scheme for survivors of abuse. 2) The number of groups who refused to pay into the scheme. 3) Correspondence between Redress Scotland and/or the Scottish Government in relation to requests for contributi...

FOI cost limit 45 score 10 working days correspondence meetings spending s.4 s.12
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200277481
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between Fair Start Scotland and programme participants: FOI release

A copy of all feedback or complaints or correspondence between Fair Start Scotland and programme participants identifying as disabled or as having a long-term health condition, in 2021 to date.

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100257670
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding of Stonewall or any associated subsidiary by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. In respect of each of the years 2015-2021, please confirm what funding has been provided to Stonewall or any subsidiary of Stonewall by: The Scottish Government 2. Please specify whether the funding in 1 above has been in the form of: (a) direct grants for unlimited purposes; (b) direct grants for limited purposes (...

FOI cost limit 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100254000
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding provided to elderly, disability and nursing charities or organisations: FOI release

Please supply any and all recorded information showing the most recent funding to elderly, disability and nursing charities or organisations between 8/12/2018 - 8/12/2021 using public tax money in order to uphold human rights, prevent injury or stop death of the three mentioned groups due to COVID-19.

FOI cost limit 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-02-04
Reference
FOI/202100262492
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Communication and costs of work with Stripe Agency: FOI release

1. Copies of communications between the Scottish Government and the Agency called ‘Stripe’ in the last 12 months. 2. Details of the costs to the Scottish Government relating to the work carried out by Stripe for St Andrew’s Day. 3. Any other costs to the Scottish Government relating to Stripe in the last 12 months.

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.12
Published
2022-02-01
Reference
FOI/202100259036
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence on United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill: FOI release

1. The letter referenced by John Swinney in this section of the Official Report from the Stage 3 debate on the UNCRC bill: https://archive2021.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/report.aspx?r=13202&i=119544&c=2330752#ScotParlOR 2. Internal or external correspondence on the topic of this letter and any letters sent b...

FOI cost limit 70 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.10(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100245524
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Funding allocated to support welfare and wellbeing during Covid-19: FOI release

The following information relating to the £350 million fund to support welfare and wellbeing:- 1. How many applications have been received as of 31/10/21 2. A table summarising the successful applicant organisation names, date grant awarded and monetary value of grant awarded 3. A table summarising the unsuccessful app...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100251807
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector