Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Scottish Forestry external training spend and budget: FOI release

1. External training spend in the previous 3 fiscal years (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20) in Scottish Forestry, broken down by: Amount spent through the Civil Service Learning contract and amount spent to deliver external training through other contracts Under the Civil Service Learning Contract -Amount spent on online/d...

FOI transferred 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000093299
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Interventions for Vulnerable Youth information and statistics 2019 to 2020: FOI release

1. What evaluation of the IVY project’s performance since the initial grant awarded to Kibble in 2019 was undertaken by Scottish Government prior to the decision to award a further grant of £306,166 to Kibble for 2020-2021? 2. Who was involved in any evaluation of IVY’s performance in relation to the professional and c...

FOI transferred 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-01-25
Reference
FOI/202000107181
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Social Security Directorate staffing level changes due to COVID-19: FOI release

The number of civil servant staff transferred from working for the Social Security Directorate to other departments as a result of COVID-19 (in total and broken down monthly since March 2020) The number of civil servant staff who remained working for the Social Security Directorate during the COVID-19 (in total and bro...

FOI transferred 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000090642
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

IVY project: FOI release

1. What procurement process was undertaken when looking for a new base for the project? 2. Which other organizations were involved in any negotiations for taking on the project when it was decided to move it from CYCJ? 3. What due diligence was carried out before IVY was transferred to Kibble – specifically, what assur...

FOI transferred 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.4 s.9
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000049614
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd (FMEL) additional funding & forecasted capital: FOI release

1. How much additional funding has Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited (FMEL) received from the Scottish Government since its acquisition by the Scottish Government? What additional capital is forecast to be provided to FMEL on a monthly basis for the next 36 months? 2. Have the two ferry’s (vessels 801 and 802) engine...

FOI transferred 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000046115
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Vacated Hartwood Home Farm acquisition – FOI release

"We understand that there are two public bodies are interested in acquiring land at the Hartwood Farm. We would wish to make a formal Freedom of Information request that we be informed who these parties are."

FOI transferred 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-04-14
Reference
FOI/202000020828
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Details of non-salary rewards: FOI release

You asked for: How much have you spent, in total, on non-salary rewards in each of the last 5 years - 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, and 2019/20 to date. Please provide a breakdown of the five highest individual awards, the value, the type, (eg cash payment, vouchers, goods, etc), reason for the award, the date,...

FOI transferred 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900007480
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Various methods the Scottish Government has taken to combat obesity: FOI release

You asked for: 1. How many adults were referred for weight loss surgery in Scotland i) broken down by gender ii) stats broken down by 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 – if available iii) stats broken down by health board iiii) broken down by age range, if available 2. How many adult underwent weight loss surgery in...

FOI transferred 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-09
Reference
FOI/19/02518
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit for adolescents in Scotland: FOI release

“1. There are no secure in-patient units in Scotland separate from adults for adolescents suffering from mental health problems. When was this first identified as a problem in Scotland? 2. A new national Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit for adolescents is being built in Scotland. a) How many places will be available fo...

FOI transferred 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02476
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Abellio ScotRail funding: FOI release

You requested, as follows: On July/August (specifically for this question) 2019 was any sum of money transferred to Abellio ScotRail ? And what was the following: 1) The amount 2) for what reasons 3) What were the terms of repayment? Out with the agreed terms of financial grants/aid for franchise agreements, has the...

FOI transferred 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1)
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02389
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

EU Exit preparation - receipt and allocation of funding: FOI release

You requested detail regarding the receipt and allocation of funding associated with EU Exit preparation.

FOI transferred 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/201900004712
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Marine Harvest application - Clauchlands shore on Arran: EIR release

You asked for “As a local resident on Arran I am writing to explore whether you retain documentation concerning this planning application which was submitted by Marine Harvest back in 2008. This was at a time when local authorities in Scotland were not involved with the planning process relating to marine aquaculture i...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-02
Reference
FOI/19/02077
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fees by Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for various courses: FOI release

You asked for the following information on fee rates for various courses: The standard amount of fees by Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for courses that are Qualifications of Higher Education noted in the SCQF framework. Is there a different fee rate for the following courses: Certificate of Higher Education, D...

FOI transferred 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FoI/19/01873
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Amazon.com, Inc - assistance grants or any other grants: FOI release

You asked for: The full details of any selective assistance grants or any other development grants paid and/or approved to the private company Amazon in relation to the siting of its commercial premises in Scotland or any connected grants around the UK. Within the response, please cite which premises received the gran...

FOI transferred 55 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2019-08-29
Reference
FOI/201900003503
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

"Prerogative Powers" bestowed upon Scottish Ministers: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: What "Prerogative Powers" are bestowed upon Scottish Ministers? What "Prerogative Powers" have been used by Scottish Ministers in the previous ten fiscal periods? The exact date when the last "Prerogative Powers" were used by Scottish Ministers, and in what context was it ...

FOI transferred 75 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/19/01567
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland, overtime, pay and productivity targets: FOI release

1. Confirm the number of hours and cost for overtime during the period April 2018-March 2019, split by core SG staff and Contract workers 2. Confirm the productivity rate and volumes delivered during the overtime periods versus normal working hours split by SG staff and contract workers 3. Confirm the cost of paid br...

FOI transferred 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12 s.20
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01348
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Brexit contingency funds, amounts and allocations: FOI release

You asked for information regarding Brexit contingency costs including amounts transferred to the Scottish Government from the UK Government, when this was transferred, which departments received the money and a detailed breakdown of what the money has been spent on.

FOI transferred 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2019-04-12
Reference
FOI/19/00899
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Regional Improvement Collaboratives (RICs), funding and auditing: FOI release

How much funding has the Scottish Government provided to each RIC so far? How is the money provided to each RIC (for example, is it given to one of the member councils who assumes responsibility for it, or is it managed centrally)? Does the Scottish Government have any role in auditing, authorising or otherwise recor...

FOI transferred 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/201900000514
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Annual costs of Scottish Government websites: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI for an up to date figure for the annual running costs of the two Scottish Government websites and for the expected date at which the current Scottish Government website will close and the beta Scottish Government website will become the only updated website. If it is different from the clo...

FOI transferred 55 score correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-17
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Joint Programme Board to integrate British Transport Police: FOI release

Minutes and agendas for every meeting of the Joint Programme Board (JPB) to integrate the British Transport Police (BTP) in Scotland into Police Scotland. Any estimation made by the Scottish Government and/or the JPB of the costs of setting up a segregated pension fund(s) for current British Transport Police officers a...

FOI transferred 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Carillion's apprenticeships on major infrastructure projects: FOI release

A breakdown and explanation as to how Carillion's apprenticeships along Scotland's major infrastructure projects will be maintained despite the Carillion's insolvency? Could you also inform me whether any of these apprenticeships will be cut?

FOI transferred 55 score correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cost of education governance review: FOI review

What has been the total cost of the governance review from its commencement to the publication of materials on the 15th of June? (NB This figure should include all costs - preferably with breakdowns - such as the production of the consultation, events which took place during the consultation, analysis of the responses ...

FOI transferred 80 score correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.12 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector