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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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

Information on national induction programme for teachers: FOI release

How much teachers are paid (in relation with the standard salaries) when they are participating as an inducted teacher? Do they work full time when in an induction program? Whether they work half time and the other half time they receive training? Are the mentors included as standard staff or are they offered as an ext...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100250855
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Public Procurement Board role in overseeing Review of Scottish Public Sector Procurement in Construction: FOI release

1. What procedures and monitoring systems has the Public Procurement Reform Board put in place to oversee the delivery of the Review of Scottish Public Sector Procurement in Construction dated October 2013 as instructed by Nicola Sturgeon, when she was the Deputy First Minister . 2. How many instances of non-compliance...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100246887
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Costs relating to the public energy company as a service project: FOI release

The breakdown of the costs and the dates spent of the £517,876.10 inc vat relating to the public energy company/heat as a service project.

FOI unclear 75 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100238413
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Digital infrastructure budget figures and details of R100 programme: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish budget for digital connectivity and the Scottish Government's R100 programme. Of the Scottish Government's budget provision for digital connectivity, how much has been allocated to infrastructure? Can you also provide any information you hold as to why the R100 digital connectivity pr...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100247257
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Engagement with National Library for Scotland: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by National Library of Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet S...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.6 s.7 s.5 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244565
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Engagement with National Museums: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by National Museums Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secr...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244568
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Engagement with Creative Scotland: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by Creative Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secretaries ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244575
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Care & Repair Scotland offer of grant regarding smoke and fire alarm standards: FOI release

Please provide the service level agreement/contract between the Scottish Government and Care and Repair Scotland for the purposes of delivering £500,000 financial support to low income older person households regarding the new smoke and fire alarm standards. Please also provide management information and/or reports pro...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100245103
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Information pertaining to fire and smoke alarms: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide the "feedback requesting more information about help with costs, information about suppliers and fitters of alarms, and clearer information." which is listed as the reason for updating the Fire and smoke alarms: changes to the law: PUBLICATION - FACTSHEET webpage on 10 Sep 2021 (https://www....

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100245541
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Law and order, Public sector

Breakdown of rural economy support policy spending from 2017 to 2021: FOI release

A list all of the policies (and the total amount spent on each policy) in the following Scottish Budgets which are considered to be targeted at supporting the rural economy. 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100245508
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Delivering Equally Safe funding: FOI release

Analysis for DES for SWA member groups . 1. Did groups apply for an increase from their last DES application - if so what % annually and how many groups. 2. What percentage of the groups got their increase, annually? 3. What percentage of groups didn’t get their annual increase? 4. What percentage of groups got stands...

FOI unclear 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.9 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
202100246199
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Total costs incurred and engagement with Scottish Social Services Council from 2014: FOI release

"The total costs incurred by the Scottish Social Services Council from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily council member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. I would also like a record of all engagement between council members and Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244969
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF): FOI release

Information listed below relating to the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF); 1. List of Project Assessment Committee members for the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund. 2. Copies of the most recent Project Assessment Committee (PAC) meeting minutes for the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund. 3. Confi...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-16
Reference
FOI/202100244907
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Engagements between Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and Scottish Government: FOI release

The total costs incurred by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. In addition, a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government m...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-16
Reference
FOI/202100244594
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Engagements between Historic Environment Scotland and Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by Historic Environment Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-16
Reference
FOI/202100244589
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills