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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7,459 matching releases

Contact centre services: FOI release

I wish to submit to the organisation a freedom of information request relating to the organisation’s ICT contracts, specifically around: Contact centre contract(s) inbound network services contract (s) The first part of my request relates to contact centre service contracts which could relate to one of the following:...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202200332551
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Definition of 'substantially eliminate' used in reference to attempt to close the attainment gap in schools: FOI release

The Scottish Government has at various times referred to a goal to ‘substantially eliminate’ the attainment gap in schools. Please provide the definition of ‘substantially eliminate’ being used by government in reference to attempts to close the attainment gap, as I wish to know exactly what is meant by this term.

FOI unclear 50 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202200334586
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

Money given to Columba 1400: FOI release

information on the total amount of money Sottish Government have given the organisation, Columba 1400 and detail what was for; where over tender thresholds please give details of teder documents associated) Years requested: 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202200335388
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding the Human Rights Bill Governance and Engagement Executive Board: FOI release

You asked for further information regarding the Human Rights Bill Governance and Engagement Executive Board, including details of previous meetings and the future of the Board beyond 31 March 2023. I have also sent a physical copy to your address as requested and have listed your questions and responded to each in turn...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.27(1)
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300340886
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Interim bed statistics: FOI release

You asked for the us to advise you on whether we were keeping interim bed stats on: Stats which capture/monitor that a clear plan is actually in place for these people being discharged into care homes Stats to capture/monitor the average length of agreed placements set out on commencement of placement Stats to capture...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300341567
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Grants made to Baby Loss Retreat: FOI release

I would like to request information regarding the Scottish charity "Baby Loss Retreat", OSCR number SC048126. I would like to know what, if any, government grants have been made to this organisation since it's inception (both prior to and since being granted charity status) which years any grants were made, and the amo...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300341288
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families

Nicola Sturgeon MSP ministerial car access since 27 March 2023: FOI release

1) Does Nicola Sturgeon MSP still have access to the ministerial car fleet. 2) If so, who authorised this. 3) If so, why does she have such access as she clearly has no ministerial duties. 4) If so, please provide details of all journeys undertaken by her in the ministerial fleet since her replacement as FM on 27 Ma...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300350302
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Solidarity with Ukraine debate: FOI release

The results of a motion ‘Solidarity with Ukraine’ dated 23 February 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300340572
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Free bikes provided to children since May 2021: FOI release

Please provide the number of free bikes which have been provided by the Scottish Government to children since May 2021. Please provide details of bikes distributed to date by local authority. Please provide details of when the pilot scheme will end, and when there will be a Scotland wide rollout of the policy. Please p...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300342483
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transfer title for the north side of Abbey Strand: FOI release

Information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 regarding the title to buildings on Abbey Strand adjacent to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. This relates to the recent decision to transfer title for the north side of Abbey Strand, s...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300342492
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Free school meals diaries, minutes and third-party consultations: FOI release

1) A list of diary commitments undertaken by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills relating to free school meals 2) Minutes of all those meetings 3) A list of third-party groups who have been consulted with on the policy of free school meals expansion, including priv...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.3
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300355468
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Active ambulance crews in Fife: FOI release

How many Ambulance crews are in active service in a 24-hour period in the county of Fife? In the county of Fife, what is the ratio of active Ambulance crews to the population? How many 999 calls are made, received and require an Ambulance crew to attend on a Daily basis in Fife? What is the average response time of an ...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200331976
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Treatment of Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs): EIR release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government discussion on the treatment of Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs) in the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) publication. Please restrict the search to discussions taking place from 1st January 2019 - date.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200332809
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Collision statistics for Chapel Street at Albert Square, Dundee: FOI release

We refer to the above and write to advise we have a client accused of causing serious injury by hitting a woman with a car. We therefore would be grateful if you could provide collision statistics for a 3 or 4 year period from the 4th October 2021 for Chapel Street at Albert Square, Dundee.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300359537
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Organisations the Scottish Government have engaged the services of or made payments to: FOI release

Have the Scottish Government or affiliated bodies engaged the services of or made payments to the following organisations. Where this has occurred please provide electronic copies of associated documentation. BELLADRUM WIND LIMITED (SC491255) ENERGY UNLIMITED LLP (SO304583) REN231 LLP (SO304584) GREEN ENGINEERING (SC...

FOI unclear 50 score 99 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200301263
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Third party recruitment support: FOI release

A list of all third-party/external recruitment agencies currently approved to recruit for interim/permanent positions for the Scottish Government and related bodies. The process which a new third-party supplier must go through in order to be approved as a thirdparty supplier for the purposes of recruiting for interim/p...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200322612
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Expenditure on equality, diversity and inclusivity: FOI release

a) The number of roles in your association (expressed in numbers of FTE), that are mainly or exclusively focussed on issues of equality, diversity, or inclusivity. For example, this could include (amongst other guises) “EDI officers” or “diversity and inclusion project managers” but would not include general HR manager...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200320167
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fraudulent transactions through the Scottish Government’s ePC payment system have been committed and how many have been refunded: FOI release

Details on how many fraudulent transactions through the Scottish Government’s ePC payment system have been committed and how many have been refunded by the Scottish Government. I would also like to request the amount of each fraudulent transaction along with a total. All payments should stretch from September 2019 to ...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200324298
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Items requested for official government trips: FOI release

What items does Nicola Sturgeon request in her rider for official government trips? What items does Lorna Slater request in her rider for official government trips? What items does Angus Robertson request in his rider for official government trips? What items does Humza Yousaf request in his rider for official governme...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200327480
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Emergency Budget Review reprioritising £116m from COVID-19 spending: FOI release

In the Emergency Budget Review, the Scottish Government states it is reprioritising £116m from COVID-19 spending, specifically "A range of actions relating to COVID expenditure on vaccinations, test and protect, PPE and additional capacity to drive down additional costs." Please set out exactly what actions are being ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.48 s.26 s.11 s.29
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200328362
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Estates Strategy for Scotland's Colleges: FOI release

1. When is the new ‘estates strategy for Scotland’s colleges’ expected to be published? 2. The total spent on the new ‘estates strategy for Scotland’s colleges’? 3. Have any progress reports been conducted on the development of the new ‘estates strategy for Scotland’s colleges’? 4. Was there an expected implantation...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300357297
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Christmas trees purchased from November 2019 to the present day: FOI release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to request information regarding the number of Christmas trees purchased either centrally by the Scottish Government or via Electronic Payment Cards over the last three years from November 2019 to the present day.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200330729
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Home working equipment spend: FOI release

How much the Scottish Government has spent in each of the last three financial years providing equipment to allow staff to work from home? Please provide an itemised list of this expenditure detailing each item provided and its cost

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300370886
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Total cost of benefits: FOI release

Request for information 1: You requested a breakdown of the total cost of benefits administered by Social Security Scotland. Request for information 2: You enquired about the criteria to be eligible for these benefits. Request for information 3: You asked why being in receipt of benefits may not be considered when el...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200331833
Directorate
Topic
Public sector