Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,920releases indexed
40,950attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-03newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,459 not held 3,292 released 1,598 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3788 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1638 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 46 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 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 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 666 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Road safety, research and traffic working groups: FOI release

You asked 4 questions for the following working groups: A. Scottish Road Research Board B. Road Traffic Fatality Working Group C. Transport Scotland Pavement Working Group 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member of these group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operat...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.4
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
FOI/202300379604
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Graphic used in Minster for Transport railway advert: FOI release

Copies of emails, text messages, whats app messages or any other form of messaging which relate to the production of this graphic and in relation to the message it contains Notes of any meetings (in person or virtual) or phone calls which relate to this message graphic or the message it contains Specifically interested...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200311128
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

John Smith Centre payments: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government or it’s (sic) partner agencies including quangos paid out to the John Smith Centre at Glasgow Uni over the past five years? Breakdown of each payment including dates, what it was for, etc? How many staff has the Scottish Government and it’s (sic) partners agencies including qu...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200315233
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

HM Fire Service Inspectorate social media platforms: FOI release

1. Do you use a social media management platform? 2. If so, what tools do you use? 3. How much do you spend annually on a Social media management tool? 4. Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end? 5. Do you use a social listening / media monitoring platform? 6. If so, what tools do you use? 7....

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
FOI/202300382348
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

AiB's legal powers in relation to recall: FOI release

For the purposes of s35 (and other relevant provisions) does the AIB possess legal power to grant sequestration in circumstances where all sums potentially required to be paid have been deposited with an AIB-approved stakeholder, pending resolution of detailed investigation into alleged maladministration?

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.35(6)
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
FOI/202300380894
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

David Lonsdale and Ewan MacDonald-Russell of the Scottish Retail Consortium, relating to their input in Building a New Scotland: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and David Lonsdale and Ewan MacDonald-Russell of the Scottish Retail Consortium, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331354
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Supply Chain Development Programme Steering Group: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the following working groups: A. Supply Chain Development Programme Steering Group B. Vulnerable energy consumers working group C. Wellbeing Economy Expert Advisory Group D. Wellbeing Economy Governments WEGo For each of these, you asked: 1. What was the date of formation of th...

FOI unclear 50 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
FOI/202300381314
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Amount of money the Scottish Government has spent on advertising on social media sites: FOI release

Information regarding the amount of money the Scottish Government has spent on advertising on social media sites such as on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit and TikTok between 2018 and 2023 and breakdown costs for each site.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202300361450
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contracts issued to print material for Independence: FOI release

Contracts that were issued to print any material for Independence but now cancelled. Was any payments made to companies in advance of printing any material, if so what was the cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202300338284
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees office: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The ...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202300358413
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Biodiversity Programme Stakeholder Engagement Group: EIR release

What was the date of formation of the Biodiversity Programme Stakeholder Engagement Group? Who is a member of this group? What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? Are any members of this group remunerated, if so what for?

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379426
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Sector Skills & CESAP Transport Policy Working Group: FOI release

1. What was the date of formation of the Transport Sector Skills & CESAP Transport Policy Working Group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumerated [sic], if so what for?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence meetings spending s.4
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379455
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding juryless trials: FOI release

A copy of responses to the consultation relating to juryless trials and information about the consultation, including its timescale and the process relating to decision-making about juryless trials. You also asked about the Scottish Government's plans to tackle domestic abuse.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300381250
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Road safety and traffic working groups: FOI release

The following information from the Scottish Government. For the following working groups: A. Road Safety Operation Partnership Group B. Motorcycle Safety Group C. The Parking Standards Advisory Group D. The Traffic Regulation Order Review Group 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202300358383
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Justice and Home Affairs organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202300358385
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details for all contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: FOI release

We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North & South.] Details for all contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: Job role or placement name Start Date End date

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300350499
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Amount paid to 3X1 media company: FOI release

I refer to my letter dated 17 October asking you to clarify your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for "Please can you tell me how much the Scottish Government has paid in total to 3X1 media company. Please tell me the date that work with this company began". In particular, I asked yo...

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.1(3)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200324466
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Completion date for R100 Broadband Scheme Lot 1: FOI release

Confirmation on when the completion date for the R100 Broadband Scheme Lot 1 (North lot) will be? Could you also confirm how much has been spent on Lot 1 (North lot) and how this compares with the other lots?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200329410
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Extension of Fair Start Scotland employability contract: FOI release

Will the Scottish Government be extending the Fair Start Scotland employability contract which is due to end in March 2023? If so, for how long will the extension be? Do the Scottish Government have any strategic plans in place to replace Fair Start Scotland with a new service? If so, will this be procured nationally o...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200331925
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mairi McAllan resignation date as Special Adviser: FOI release

The date of Mairi McAllan’s resignation as a Special Adviser to the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence special advisers
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200332687
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accessible Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1. The total number of buildings owned by the Scottish Government. 2. The number of these buildings that are accessible to people with mobility issues (for example people in wheelchairs).

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300362051
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector