Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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7,405 matching releases

Progress of See Hear strategic framework: FOI release

In 2014, 'See Hear - A strategic framework for meeting the needs of people with a sensory impairment in Scotland' was published. A specific area of priority was older people's services including recommendations for: The introduction of basic sensory checks Scoping the range of formal and informal training opportunitie...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100196878
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Total funding provided to Assist Scotland: FOI release

The total amount of funding supplied to Assist Scotland from 1st April 2014 until present date? Please break this down year upon FY year? Please supply me with the conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Assist Scotland appertaining to each payment from the public purse.

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100198710
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Cabinet Secretary for Health letter dated June 2018: FOI release

Documents, discussions & communications relating to a letter from The Cabinet Secretary for Health (Shona obison) to the Deputy First Minister (John Swinney) dated 13 June 2018 with reference 2018/0016281. And information contained in: Any discussions, communications & documents between Ms Robison, Mr Swinney, the Sco...

FOI unclear 75 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI/202100180873
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland review into ‘Road to the Scottish Parliament’: FOI release

At the time, Education Scotland said, in statements to the media: “In this case, Education Scotland are taking steps to review the publication ‘Road to the Scottish Parliament’ to ensure the facts are reflected accurately" and "we were happy to remove the material until the review is complete.” Can you please provide -...

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100199983
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Breakdown of graduates on teacher training course: FOI release

You asked for the following, for academic years 2015/16 – 2020/21: 1. How many Social Subjects Teachers graduated in the academic year? By Social Subjects teachers I mean History, Geography and Modern Studies Teachers. I would be grateful for a breakdown by subject. 2. How many Social Subjects jobs were advertised by a...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100196852
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Classics and Classical Studies statistics across Scottish schools: FOI release

1. In the last academic year (2020-2021), how many Scottish state school pupils attended Scottish universities to study: a. Classics b. Classical Studies 2. In the last academic year (2020-2021), how many Scottish independent school pupils attended Scottish universities to study: a. Classics b. Classical Studies 3. In ...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100200154
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Governments annual spend on fair trade goods: FOI release

Data on the Scottish Government‘s total annual spend on fair trade goods, including items purchased for resale, for the financial year 19/20. You asked for the data to be broken down by: Vendor name Whether they were contracted/non-contracted Description of item(s) purchased Total value per order

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100199142
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Statistics of hate crimes directed towards Roman Catholics and Protestants: FOI release

What percentage of Hate Crime is directed towards Roman Catholics in both Glasgow and Scotland and what percentage of Hate Crime is directed towards Protestants in both Glasgow and Scotland?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100199559
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Funding supplied to Shakti Women’s Aid: FOI release

1. The total amount of funding supplied to Shakti Women’s Aid from 1 April 2014 until the present date. 2. The conditions of the funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Shakti Women’s Aid.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100198666
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding supplied to Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid: FOI release

1. The total amount of funding supplied to Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid from 1 April 2014 until the present date. 2. The conditions of the funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100198695
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland discussions with local authorities regarding Transport Act: FOI release

1. Has Transport Scotland been involved in any discussions or communications with Local Authorities in Scotland regarding use of the franchising, public ownership or Bus Service Improvement Partnership Schemes (BSIP’s) powers as a result of the Transport Act? If so, which Local Authorities have you discussed franchisin...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.3
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100199630
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Probationers each council has employed under Single Outcome Agreement: FOI release

For the last 7 years or as long as your records allow the number of probationers each council has to take in Scotland under the Single Outcome Agreement with the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100192308
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency data protection breaches under GDPR: FOI release

1) A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2) A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3) For ...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100204073
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Government call-off contracts: FOI release

Further details concerning a list of SG call-off contracts which you provided with a request for the title of the framework which they relate to and a TED or Contracts finder url whereby they may be located.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100196702
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Bute House refurbishment costs: FOI release

"Given recent media coverage on Downing Street spending, over last 14 years how much has been spent by SNP Government on refurbishments of Bute House? What were sources of that financing and was that in excess of the annual public budget? If so where did that funding come from?"

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100197363
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister Bute House maintenance allowance: FOI release

Does the First Minister of Scotland receive an allowance for costs associated with maintaining and furnishing her official residence – Bute House? If yes: How much is that allowance? And is it an annual payment? Please can I receive a breakdown of what has been spent from that budget, from November 20th 2014 to the pr...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100198297
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Details of the Reaching 100% (R100) broadband programme: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) Programme, specifically: 1. How will the R100 programme deliver its commitment to provide superfast broadband to premises on the island of Westray in Orkney? 2. Will Fibre-to-the-Premises be delivered to all Westray households and businesses currently...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100199954
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Local Authority Guidance on Private Rented Sector Crime: FOI release

Guidance for local authorities on dealing with private rented sector crime guidance together with any minutes of meetings of the working group convened to develop that guidance.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100189597
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Law and order, Public sector

List of contractors used by the four trunk road maintenance contractors: EIR release

A list of approved Contractors/subcontractors used by each of the four trunk road maintenance contractors Bear Scotland- North West, North East and South East Amey - South West.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence contracts 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100196925
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Celtic FC Statement of 12 March 2021: FOI release

A copy of the correspondence that was sent to Celtic FC by the Scottish Government that made it clear to them that they the Government did not associate the club with "scenes" the previous weekend.

FOI unclear 75 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100175154
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland board gender balance: FOI release

In November 2015 The First Minister made a commitment to work towards gender balance on all public boards in Scotland. Please could you supply me with the following information? 1. How many women are now on the board of your organisation and how many people of other genders are there? 2. Is the current Chairperson (or ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100183493
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector