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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Cost of parliamentary debates and independent reviews into Aquaculture in Scotland: FOI release

Since 2016 there have 2 parliamentary debates and 2 reviews into aquaculture in Scotland as outlined here: The regulatory landscape is contentious, made clear during the 2017 and 2018 Parliamentary fish farming debates. The impetus for change goes back many years and there are a number of reports highlighting the need ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100249008
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Deloitte: FOI release

1) Correspondence, including emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages and internal memos sent or received or included via 'cc'ing' [named staff member], then a Senior Project and Policy Officer, to or from Deloitte or employees of Deloitte, between June 2017 and January 18, 2018, concerning changes, alteration...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100238731
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Data Handling Standards: FOI release

I am making a Freedom of Information request for the Governments safe handing information procedures.

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-06
Reference
FOI/202100251804
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Works of art on loan from the National Galleries of Scotland: FOI release

Please provide a list of all works of art on loan to the Scottish Government from the National Galleries of Scotland. Please provide the name of the art work, the artist, the location of the work, when the loan was made and for how long the loan is for and any special terms of the loan.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100246753
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

COVID-19 Health Secretary discussions regarding restrictions post COP26: FOI release

1. Can you confirm whether the Health Secretary has consulted with any advisors on the reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions after COP26? 2. Any advice provided to the Health Secretary, including reports or analysis or modelling on the future state of Covid-19 in Scotland and any future restrictions, received between...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100249474
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence statistics logged between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021: FOI release

The total number of unique correspondence cases logged between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021 and the percentage of these which were answered on time (only where there is a mandated response time and so this stat will already be tracked and available) for the following areas: Data protection requests (including su...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100249734
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) correspondence statistics between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021: FOI release

For the total number of unique correspondence cases logged by the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021 and the percentage of these which were answered on time (only where there is a mandated response time and so this stat will already be tracked and available) for the following area...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100251090
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government stance on Nuremberg code: FOI release

What's the government stance on the nuremberg code?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100248932
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Engagements and total cost incurred by Crofting Commission: FOI release

The total costs incurred by the Crofting Commission from 2014 to the present day, including all secretariat staffing costs, daily commissioner fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. And a record of all engagement between commissioners and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secretaries ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100244585
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Government stance on Covid-19 vaccine: FOI release

Last weekend the prime minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson working with the media requested the population to get the booster jab. He said although the double vaccines produce a lot of protection it doesn't stop you transmitting or getting the disease. (Covid19) Can the Scottish government please confirm if th...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100250440
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) and Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) expenses claims: FOI release

1. Do you allow home workers within the SASA and SPPA to claim any expenses for working from home? If yes: 2. How many expense claims has your department received since March 2020? a. What is the total value of these expenses? b. What has been the most expensive claim made?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-12-01
Reference
FOI/202100247073
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding Hull 801 Bulbous Bow installation: FOI release

1. With regards to Hull 802, please confirm the following: a. The project timeline dates for the build and installation of the first bulbous bow? b. Which firm was contracted to manufacture the first bulbous bow prior to its installation? c. The total manufacturing and installation costs of the first bulbous bow? 2. Pl...

FOI unclear 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.2B 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-01
Reference
FOI/202100244592
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funding for the Renfrewshire Literacy Approach: FOI release

Confirmation of the amount Scottish Government provided for the Renfrewshire Literacy Approach research conducted by Sue Ellis, Jess Anderson and Adele Rowe.

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-12-01
Reference
FOI/202100238831
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Private aircraft use by Ministers or Scottish Government officials: FOI release

Information on how many times private aircraft (that is, aircraft not operating on a schedule) have been used by Ministers or Scottish Government officials on government business in the past five years.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-12-01
Reference
FOI/202100247818
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COP26 delegate free travel passes costs: FOI release

“The costs incurred to the Scottish Government in setting up travel arrangements for delegates of the COP26 conference in accessing free transport whilst attending this event. Can you please advise when this project commenced and when and where it was put out for consideration? Given the people of Glasgow do not have a...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-11-30
Reference
FOI/202100248630
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

North Lanarkshire Active Literacy programme: FOI release

Information relating to the due diligence process undertaken in relation to the funding provided to North Lanarkshire's Active Literacy programme, funded in 2012.

FOI unclear 75 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-30
Reference
FOI/202100238837
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Breakdown of drug offences which received a custodial sentence: FOI release

Breakdown of the drug offences where 746 people received custodial sentences in 2019-20. The 746 figure is provided in Table 9(a) of the Criminal Proceedings in Scotland 2019-20 data. For reference, the breakdown I am requesting is detailed in the Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics. Table A5 of the most recent annua...

FOI unclear 75 score 2 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-29
Reference
FOI/202100250382
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Teacher ill health retirement statistics: FOI release

In relation to teachers’ ill-health retirements: How many teachers applied for ill-health retirement? How many applicants were successful? What was the split for successful applicants receiving partial incapacity Benefit and total? Incapacity Benefit? How many applicants were not successful?

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-29
Reference
FOI/202100248552
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Chief Medical Officer correspondence regarding vaccines for over 12 year olds: FOI review

A copy of the letter sent by the Chief Medical Officer to the JCVI which discusses vaccines for over 12 year olds.

FOI unclear 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-29
Reference
FOI/202100242508 Review of 202100237242
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Statement of all expenditure made on corporate credit card: FOI release

A) Statements of all expenditure made on official/corporate credit cards issued by The Scottish Government to officials ranked Director, Director General, and Permanent Secretary for the years 2019, 2020 and up to October 1 2021. B) Information regarding each transaction including amount, item/service/date of purchase ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-24
Reference
FOI/202100246121
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Compensation paid by ScotRail under the Delay Repay guarantee: FOI release

How much compensation was paid to passengers each month by ScotRail under the Delay Repay guarantee over the past 5 years (from 2016-17 to 2020-21).

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-11-23
Reference
FOI/202100250988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Consultancy fees data: FOI release

Please provide the amount paid in fees to the following companies in the fiscal years 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/2019, 2019/20 and 2020/21 by project (naming each project): Deloitte Teneo Grant Thornton Ernst & Young KPMG PwC BDO Johnston Carmichael

FOI unclear 75 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-23
Reference
FOI/202100237864
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings with healthcare provider Oviva since January 2019: FOI release

1. The number of meetings the Scottish Government has had with healthcare provider, Oviva, since January 2019. 2. The minutes of any meetings the Scottish Government has had with healthcare provider, Oviva, since January 2019.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100246713
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector