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

Briefing materials on independence referendum prospectus: FOI release

"On 7 September 2021, the First Minister told the Scottish Parliament: ‘It also reaffirms the Scottish Government’s commitment to an independence referendum… I can confirm that the Scottish Government will now restart work on the detailed prospectus that will guide the decision.’ Could you please provide copies of any ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100237662
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Parliamentary statement by former Minister for Energy, Connectivity and Islands: EIR release

In reference to matters detailed in the 2019 Parliamentary statement made by Mr Paul Wheelhouse MSP, wherein he stated the Scottish Government’s final policy position was not to support development of unconventional oil and gas. Can you provide the following information: 1. What was the basis of the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100236426
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Total expenditure of Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce: FOI release

Please supply staffing secretariat costs, the costs of any events, the cost of any publications and the cost of any research undertaken on behalf of the Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100235562
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cost relating to Ministerial roles for Green MSPs: FOI release

It is about the SNP Green Coalition and the cost to the British Taxpayer. It would be normal have two jobs out when two jobs are added to the costs of government but it seems in this case two jobs have been added …. Which adds to the costs of government. So my simple questions are 1 What is the total costs of adding tw...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100235571
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Grants administered under Scottish Self-Build loan fund: EIR release

1. Figures relating to grants administered under the Scottish Self-Build Loan Fund since its implementation to date, broken down by rural versus urban-based applications. 2. Applications in rural areas broken down by a) type b) projected costs c) location.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100235340
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Funding provided to anti-sectarian and anti-racism organisations: FOI release

How much Scottish Government Funding has been given to the following antisectarian/anti racism organisations over the last 3 years? Nil By Mouth Show Racism The Red Card Call It Out Ideally I am looking for information from the 1st of April 2018, up to the present day. I would also like to request which Government mini...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100237840
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Education Scotland arrangement for confidential waste: FOI release

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of Information Act, details in respect to the contract below. Confidential Waste The details I require are: 1. Has confidential waste being procured via tender or framework or another means? 2. If a framework, could you confirm the name of the framewor...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100239985
Directorate
Topic
Education, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Breakdown of Ending Homelessness Together Fund allocation: FOI release

1) How much of the £50 million Ending Homelessness Together Fund announced in 2017 has been allocated? 2) Who the recipients of the allocations are (be that third sector organisations, local councils, charities and/or otherwise)? 3) In each case what was the monetary value of each allocation? Precisely who the recipien...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100237610
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Golden Jubilee National Hospital: FOI release

How much money the Golden Jubilee National Hospital was given to help when the clinical waste company went bust to help them deal with it.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100240239
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

North Scotland (LOT 1) R100 broadband programme details: FOI release

The Scottish Government could clarify the following about the recent R100 programme announcement for superfast broadband under LOT 1 (North Scotland): 1. Precisely how many premises will be covered under LOT 1? 2. What proportion of the LOT 1 deployment will be FTTP? 3. Is the completion date for LOT 1 still by the end...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100237124
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Scotland: FOI release

1. The supportive legislation and policy for the status and role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and massage in the Scottish healthcare system. 2. Part 7, sections 222-229 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 legislate the role of unregulated healthcare professionals and the role and responsibilities ...

FOI unclear 55 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.22 s.25D s.20 s.4
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100223753
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Graphene technology and Fluoride in drinking water treatment: FOI release

1. Does this Graphene contract apply to Scottish Water, and if so, what is the start date for the filters? 2. Does Scottish Water currently use any filters containing Graphene? 3. Are there any plans to use Graphene filters at a future date? 4. Is Fluoride added to any water supply in Scotland? 5. Are there any plans t...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.33
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100240242
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts for hospital parking charges: FOI release

Details of all assessments carried out over the last 10 years showing the estimated cost of buying out the PFI contracts for hospital parking charges at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, including the dates of these assessments.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100233127
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Inspection dates of all schools in Scotland: FOI release

Alphabetical list of all schools in Scotland and the date of their last inspection. Numerical list of all schools in Scotland and the date of their last inspection. The responder can select an ascending or descending scale.

FOI unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.66 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100233770
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Demersal fish caught in Scottish waters: EIR release

Please provide information on how much demersal fish in total was caught in Scottish waters by the vessels you listed in years 2019, 2020, & 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100239726
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

List of public relations and media companies used by Transport Scotland: FOI release

"In excel spreadsheet form, please list any public relations, communications, media consultancy or lobbying firms hired by your organisation in the last five years: Please provide: The name of the firm (or individual/freelancer) The contract number The start and end date of each contract The amount of money paid to ea...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100234207
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Budgeted cost of Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

What is the budgeted cost of Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP, in their Ministerial roles. Specifically broken down by: Additional Government salary and pension Extra staff costs including salaries and pension Additional administrative costs Ancillary running costs Expenses including travel and accommodation

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100235109
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet meetings attended by Patrick Harvie MSP or Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

1. The number of Cabinet meetings held since 28 August 2021; 2. The number of Cabinet meetings attended by either Patrick Harvie or Lorna Slater; 3. The purpose for which they attended; and 4. The number of Cabinet meetings since 28 August attended by other junior Ministers. Please specify which Minister attended on wh...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100242821
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scot Rail services provided through the Operator of Last Resort: FOI release

When the Scottish Government nationalise the rail industry, is it true that ScotRail under the Operator of Last Resort will be operated by a representative of Abellio until ScotRail/Scottish Rail once again finds a buyer, thus ending its nationalisation?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100235646
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 total number of bookings for the Managed Quarantine Services: FOI release

Please provide a month by month breakdown of the total number of bookings for the Managed Quarantine Services in Scotland since 15 February 2021. Please also categorise this information by the location of the hotel.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100241121
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meetings with STV: 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 the leadership of STV. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Angus Robertson exchanged with representatives of the leadershi...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI/202100236978
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Staff guidance regarding social media accounts and email signatures use of pronouns: FOI release

1. Can the Scottish Government confirm they have issued staff guidance over the use of pronouns in social media profiles/email signatures? 2. If the answer to question one is yes, can the Scottish Government provide the guidance issued to staff?

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI/202100232951
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector