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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7,200 matching releases

Green jobs in Scotland: FOI request

a) What is the Scottish Government’s definition of green jobs? b) Per the Scottish Government’s definition of green jobs, how many green jobs are there in Scotland as of August 2022? c) What is the average annual salary for green jobs in Scotland in 2022? d) What percent of workers who are employed in green jobs in Sco...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314701
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on the Access Bike Scheme: FOI release

How much did the bike loan scheme cost overall? A breakdown of what the money was spent on? What was the predicted number of people who Scot Gov researchers thought would take advantage of the scheme?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200313586
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Payments to appear In Stonewall lists: FOI release

All information on membership payments, donations & grants provided to Stonewall

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200315562
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Foreign Secretary between September 2021 and 4 August 2022, and between the Scottish Government and the UK International Trade Secretary between July 2019 and September 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314432
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Background checks on Ukrainian refugees and their access to medical facilities and education: FOI release

Q1a “What measures has the Scottish Executive taken to ensure that all staff and all people who have access to the refugees whilst boarded on the car ferry have cleared background checks to ensure their suitability?” Q1b “How many with access to the refugees have passed the Executive's own Protecting Vulnerable Groups...

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-10-04
Reference
FOI/202200313101
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, International, Public sector, +1 more … Ukraine

Government expenditure on overseas allowances for staff between 2017 to 2022

The following information. 1. How much money has the government spent on overseas allowances for staff from 2017 to 2022 with a breakdown of where and when and why it was spent? 2. How can a staff member qualify for overseas allowance? 3. How many staff members claim overseas allowance every year?

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.3
Published
2022-10-04
Reference
FOI/202200313493
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Presentation by Scottish Government primary care services officers: FOI release

(i) Any presentation by Scottish Government primary care services officers to Scottish NHS board chief executives providing detailed information on the provision of general practice services by NHS health board within Scotland, containing activity data e.g. patients seen by types of staff. (ii) Information in the prese...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200318599
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Schools that have a specialist unit/specialised provision for deaf students: FOI release

A list of all schools in Scotland, primary and secondary, that have a specialist unit/specialised provision for deaf students (might also be called 'hearing impaired'), noting which local authority they are part of.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200316631
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

The number of applications under the 1980 Hague Convention in cases of international parental child abduction: FOI release

The number of cases that the Scottish Central Authority has been involved in where an application under the 1980 Hague Convention On The Civil Aspects Of International Parental Child Abduction has been made to a foreign country to bring a child back to Scotland in each month of each year from 2015-2021. You asked for t...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200312959
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
International, Law and order, Public sector

The number of Cabinet meetings attended by Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater since their appointment as Ministers to the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of Cabinet meetings attended by Patrick Harvie since his appointment as a Minister of the Scottish Government. Please provide the dates and reasons for his attendance. 2. The number of Cabinet meetings attended by Lorna Slater since her appointment as a Minister of the Scottish Government. Please provide...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200316256
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

The number of schools of different faiths in Scotland: FOI release

To provide the number of non denominational schools, the number of mixed faith schools and the number of RC schools currently state funded in Scotland and if there are any protestant schools.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200317073
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Details of response to current monkeypox outbreak: FOI release

1. What preparations have the Scottish Government made to deal with monkey pox in the country and exact schedule of things they have done? 2. Any correspondence between Nicola sturgeon, Humza Yousaf and medical chiefs like Jason Leitch and Gregor Smith regarding the monkey pox disease over the last three month? If this...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200314027
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Preparation of independence prospectus papers: FOI release

I would like to request the following information please in relation to the Independence in the Modern wide world white paper along with any other documents produced to coincide with it. I understand 1 Senior official and 19 others worked on the project. Can you provide the following please. 1) The total accumulative a...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.6
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200311764
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

2022 Census form statistics: FOI release

"Please can you provide me with the following: 1. The number of completed census forms for 2022. 2. The number of outstanding census forms as at this date. 3. The final date for census forms to be returned. 4. The number of fines (if any) issued for non-completion of a census form. 5. The number of these fines which ha...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200314131
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde funding: FOI release

NHS Lanarkshire received £20000 and NHS GGC received £20000, please advise what was this money is designated to do, and what was it spent on.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200314181
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Performance deductions regarding cancelled or late ferry sailings: FOI release

How much by way of performance deductions were applied to CalMac Ferries Limited by Transport Scotland so far this year, in 2021/22 and for 2020/21, 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18, 2016/17 and 2015/16 for running the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200313797
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fair work fund delivery statistics: FOI release

1. How many individuals have benefitted from the North East Recovery and Skills Fund in 2021 and so far in 2022? Please also provide this information by the financial years of 2020-21, 2021-22 and so far in 2022-23? 2. How much money has been provided for the Young Person’s Guarantee in 2021 and so far in 2022? Please ...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200311789
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

MSP and Ministerial salary entitlements: FOI release

"The annual figure that N Sturgeon has drawn as her salary from 2008/09 till April 2022. ie has the full salary for her roll been taken and taxed or has she only been paid her 2008/09 salary each year. Also a breakdown of what public Ministers that have "made available £250k" from their pay packet, was it taxed before ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200312722
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) assessment of cryptocurrencies and digital assets: FOI release

1. How many applications to the Debt Arrangement Scheme have included a mention holding cryptocurrencies as an asset? 2. How many of these applications to the Debt Arrangement Scheme have been successful? 3. Can you also give me any further information on how the Scottish Government regards cryptocurrencies and digital...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(2) s.20
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200312481
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government estates interlinked smoke alarms: FOI release

1. The percentage of Scottish Government buildings that are compliant with the Scottish Government's regulations on interlinked smoke alarms. 2. If there are buildings which are not compliant with these regulations, please outline which buildings these are. 3. If all buildings are compliant, please provide the date for...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200313124
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) telephony and data storage: FOI release

You asked for information about telephony and UC/Collaboration. 1. Telephony and UC/ Collaboration a. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. b. When is your contract renewal date? c. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? d. Do you use Unified Communications or Collabo...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200318091
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government meetings with banks or financial service providers: FOI release

1. If the Scottish Government, its agents or representatives have approached banks or other financial services providers to investigate the option of the Scottish Government issuing debt in the capital markets, or obtaining a loan in another form? If so, was pricing of such debt discussed? 2. I would also like to know ...

FOI unclear 50 score 294 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100226604
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Various student allowance and grant support questions: FOI release

1. Whether a minimum national allowance for foster and kinship care has been introduced in Scotland? 2. What steps the Scottish Government has taken to ensure pupils from low-income families can take part in school trips? 3. What work has been conducted to introduce substantial reforms to student support? 4. Whether a ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200311536
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector