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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Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and British and Irish Council: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of and/or the leadership of the British and Irish Council since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or o...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236983
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Government IT Code of Conduct: FOI release

A. A disclosure of the governments acceptable use policy for its service users when using its FOI Department. B. A disclosure of the governments privacy policy for service users using its FOI department. C. A disclosure of the councils equality policy for transgender women

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100236848
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information pertaining to statement made by Chief Statistician: FOI releae

Evidence that supports the statement made by the Chief Statistician in the 'Data collection and publication guidance on Sex, Gender Identity and Trans Status' publication that: 'For the vast majority of people, questions on someone’s sex and gender identity will provide the same response: female and woman/girl, or mal...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100241790
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Requests to the UK Government to devolve powers in dealing with drugs deaths: FOI release

Information on any request by the Scottish Government to the UK Government to devolve powers to them to deal with the drugs deaths problem in Scotland and any requests to deal with the drugs deaths problem by way of a health emergency (between 1st January 2015 to 10th August 2021).

FOI unclear 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-02
Reference
FOI/202100227354
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Janey Godley appearance on Covid-19 advert: FOI release

1. Whether Scottish Government funds were used to pay Ms Godley? 2. If payment was taken out of the bike SNP party funds? 3. Will Ms Godley be reported to the police for hate crime?

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100238775
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Total spend of Covid-19 advertising: FOI release

You asked for the cost of all adverts about the coronavirus that are on TV and radio every day and how much is it costing for all these adverts to be shown daily especially the latest advert by Janey Godley

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100237983
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Business dealings with Janey Godley: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the Scottish Government's business dealings with the comedian Janey Godley, including: A copy of all contracts and agreements. A list of all payments of (a) fees and (b) expenses, by date. A copy of all communications with JG or her agent. For each contract / agreement, a copy ...

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100237623
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Carer’s Allowance Supplement information: FOI release

You asked for all records it holds of its consideration of whether the Carer’s Allowance Supplement should be extended to those with an underlying entitlements.

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100238679
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Janey Godley's appearance in Coronavirus advert : FOI release

How much Janey Godley was paid to star in the covid information adverts by the Scottish Government?

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-29
Reference
FOI/202100236917
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Permanent recruitment agency spend per annum: FOI release

Permanent Recruitment Agency Spend for the last 2 calendar years.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100240749
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Local authority submission for low carbon Vacant and Derelict Land Investment: FOI release

You asked for information concerning which local authorities in Scotland submitted applications to be considered for funding under the £50 million low carbon Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme announced in December 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence briefings
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100241270
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Funds allocated for improvement to physical and mental health: FOI release

£20 million was committed for the summer of 2021 to improve physical and mental health, address issues of social isolation and lack of access to normal activities. Please can you provide: How much of the £20million was spent How many young people were reached using the funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100242899
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Survey of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

Marine Scotland has conducted a survey of the Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) in use at present on Scottish marine fish farms. Can you please supply an electronic copy of the results of this survey, showing all the farms using ADDs and the types, number and specifications of the ADDs in use at each farm.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100241460
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Health Service (NHS) employee £500 bonus payment details: FOI release

1. The First Minister announced £500 bonus for NHS Scotland employees on 30/11/20. She mentioned that anyone that works for the NHS on that day would get this bonus. Then later on it was announced that there is a condition to this bonus, which is to have been working for NHS Scotland for at least a month. What was anno...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100245774
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 contract value for coronavirus passport app: FOI release

1. How much taxpayers funds the Scottish government have wasted on this app that is simply not fit for purpose?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100245662
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Estimate payback under Community Orders (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021: FOI release

When the Scottish Government produced an estimate of 290,000 hours being cut as part of the Community Orders (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, how they came up with this estimate. Please provide all data used in order for the Scottish Government to compute this estimate.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235677
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding Bowls Scotland home nations event: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the Bowls Scotland Home Nations Event 9 -11 September 2021 at Ayr: 1. Any correspondence in connection with the approval of this event both internal and external. 2. A copy of the agreement for or the permission granted for the event. 3. Confirmation that spectators wer...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100238113
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cost projections for security at COP26 climate change conference: FOI release

"The total cost projections for security that to include policing and private security measures being paid for by the Scottish Government."

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100241057
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information pertaining to asylum seekers in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many Refugees / Asylum Seekers have requested asylum in Scotland? 2. How many have been granted this, and in which areas are they being housed? 3. Are asylum seekers being distributed throughout all Scottish councils or are they being held in certain areas - as unconfirmed reports mention. 4. What if any Health ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100239310
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic emergency plan January 2020: FOI release

1. Was there a pandemic emergency plan in place at the start of the SARS-CoV-2 / coronavirus pandemic (e.g. January 2020)? If so, please provide it. 2. How did it account for dangerous pathogens in the ACDP hazard group 3, and group 4? How did it account for any defined Highly Contagious Infectious Disease (HCID)? (Th...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.18 s.7 s.20 s.5 s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100242684
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Convictions under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) act 2009: FOI release

You asked for information on convictions under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009. For each financial year since 2010/11, the number of convictions, broken down by the offender's sex, for the following offences: Sexual exposure Sexual exposure to a young child (under 13) Sexual exposure to an older child (13-15)

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100240934
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Prosecutions under the Clean Air act 1993: EIR release

All information on prosecutions taken against any owner or tenant of domestic accommodation in Glasgow in the last 10 years who has been deemed to be breaching the terms of the Clean Air Act 1993 by burning fuel which does not comply with the legislation. This should include the outcome of each case.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100245532
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Data regarding inpatient and diagnostic testing: FOI release

Data used to support figures highlighted by the First Minister in a statement made at First Minister's Questions on 23 September.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100242215
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector