Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 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 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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7,460 matching releases

Scottish Government staff suspension: FOI release

The number of staff suspended from work in each of the past five years broken down by pay grade, the length of suspension in each case and the reason for suspension.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38 s.38P
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300370370
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Low Emission Zones (LEZ) repairs: FOI release

The total cost of repairs to Low Emission Zone (LEZ) signage, road markings and fixed enforcement infrastructure on the Motorway Network in and around Glasgow city centre from August 1st 2022 to August 1st 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300372684
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Waverly line extension: FOI release

A list (or Number) of Letters sent from Scottish Borders Council and MP John Lamont to the Transport Minister regarding the Waverly line extension from Tweedbank to Carlisle, or from Transport minister to SBC or Mr Lamont, say over the last two years.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300370473
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister Humza Yousaf event attendance requirements: FOI release

Please provide us with any riders (requests, demands and criteria) provided to any event organisers and venues relating to visits by First Minister Humza Yousaf. Please include any correspondence relating to technical and hospitality details as well as the relevant event information.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300369998
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Council of Economic Advisors: FOI release

1. The last time the Scottish Government’s Council of Economic Advisors met 2. The minutes of all meeting of the Council since March 2021 3. The number personnel changes to the Council since March 2021 4. The number of times that Scottish Government Ministers have met with the Council since March 2021

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300372082
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Applications received for animal rehoming licensing: FOI release

1. Have the government received any applications seeking animal rehoming activities (rehoming) licences from applicants neither residing nor having a place of business in Scotland? 2. The number of rehoming licences Scottish Ministers have issued since the 2021 regulations came into force? 3. What is the typical role(s...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.4
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368569
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Football clubs in receipt of interest free loans: FOI release

The following Scottish Football Clubs received interest free loans from the Scottish Government to help with the effects of Covid - 19 Aberdeen Heart of Midlothian Hibernian Kilmarnock Motherwell Rangers Ross County St Mirren How much is still owed to the Scottish Government by each team as of 1 August 2023 ?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369404
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government credit card transactions: FOI release

I note that on the list of credit card transactions using a so called government credit card, one of the transactions relates to the cost of a driving theory test. A government spokesman has stated that the cards are not for personal use and that there is a robust authorisation and regular auditing to monitor their use...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370876
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Contracts or agreements between Scottish Government and airline service providers: FOI release

1. Please provide details on any contracts or agreements in place between the Scottish Government and airline service providers. This can include any PSO agreements that are in place. 2. Please provide details of any monies paid to any aviation service firms, regardless of roles they have fulfilled, in way of state aid...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300371415
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) Agency staff costs: FOI release

The following information related to Agency staff: 1. Please advise the total spend on recruitment agencies in the 2022-2023 financial year? - Please breakdown both spend on the agency that finds candidates for job vacancies and agencies that supply temporary staff ? 2. Please advise what the temporary agency spend ...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368257
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Public relations spend on Low Emissions Zones: FOI release

The amount of money spent on external public relations firms (eg. the Big Partnership) relating to Low Emissions Zones in Scotland in 2022/23 and 2023 to date (4 August 2023). Including name of external company, sum in question, date and general nature of work carried out.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370001
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Questions relating to work on "Building a New Scotland" document: FOI release

With respect to the team of civil servants working on the Building a New Scotland series of papers, please disclose: The number civil servants working on the papers as of 28th July 2023 The number of civil servants who have asked to be redeployed away from the writing of the Building a New Scotland series of papers, i...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368947
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Building a new Scotland, Public sector

Baby Box complaints: FOI release

The number of complaints received with regards to the Scottish Government's baby box since its launch, with a breakdown by year.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370081
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

The average tendered price per unit provided in Housing Tender Return Forms for the construction of homes for social rent which have been awarded funding through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. Information should show the average price per unit for each quarter from Quarter 1 in 2021 to Quarter 1 in 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370665
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Money allocated as part of CO2 utilisation challenge fund: FOI release

Amount of money allocated and to what projects that has been allocated as part of the C02 utilisation challenge fund since its announcement.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369643
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Claimed government expenses: FOI release

Expenses claimed by the Scottish government. In particular relating to two yoga classes on the 23rd October 2021 and 12th December 2021 both charged at £65. I would like to know why this was accepted as a legitimate expense and how many people have claimed this amount.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370740
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Public relations and communications: FOI release

Information about our expenditure on public relations and communications for the financial year 2022-2023. 1. For the years 2022-2023 how much was spent on external companies to handle public relations and communications? Please provide: The total cost 2022-2023 financial year. The amount of money paid to each firm ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
FOI/202300368121
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social media accounts blocked by First Minister: FOI release

A list of social media accounts blocked by the First Minister. Please provide a breakdown by social media platform (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, etc.) and include the relevant blocked username.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
FOI/202300370057
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Royal Approval for travel by First Minister: FOI release

Paragraph 9.10 of the Scottish Ministerial Code [1] notes that the First Minister (with one exception) requires the permission of the King to travel abroad. Therefore, I would like to request the disclosure of the following pair of documents, viz. any letter from the office of the First Minister requesting permission...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
FOI/202300368959
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs involved with First Minister visiting COP27 in Egypt: FOI Release

You asked for the following information; full and itemised costs involved with the First Minister and her entourage visiting the COP27 conference in Egypt. Along with who in that government authorised her attendance at this conference?

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
202200329059
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund: FOI release

How much public money (bestowed by taxpayers for the delivery of a public service/good) was given to Impact Funding Partners for managing the Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
FOI/202300368053
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Forestry spend on recruitment agencies: FOI release

Variety of information on recruitment agency costs. Questions and answers as detailed in reponse.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
FOI/202300368231
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills