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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Cancer treatments Covid-19 Group minutes and guidance: FOI release

1. A copy of the letter the Scottish Government wrote on the 25th March to NHS board chief executives to “share the nationally agreed clinical guidance for the management of cancer treatments during Covid-19.” 2. All meeting minutes, documents prepared for meetings and documents produced after meetings of this groups, ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000024546
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) Publication: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to the Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) publication: 1. Why the massive difference between official HMRC statistics and GERS? 2. Is it intended to cancel GERS 2020?

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000027354
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax

Disclosure Scotland business continuity arrangement: FOI release

Given the clear guidance from both the UK and Scottish Government , the fact that the majority of CSG’s are now working from home , therefore unable to sign forms ( including HR in the NHS) for PVG applications and currently the law does not require employers to insist upon PVG membership, can you confirm: 1. The curre...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-23
Reference
FOI/202000023008
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former Finance Secretary salary: FOI release

Is the Scottish Taxpayer still paying the salary of disgraced MSP Derek Mackay, is he still on the payroll?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-04-21
Reference
FOI/202000026753
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Local Area Network (LAN) environment: FOI release

The organisation’s Local Area Network (LAN) contract, which may include the following: Support and Maintenance- e.g. switches, router, software etc Managed- If this includes services than just LAN.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.3 s.5 s.9
Published
2020-04-21
Reference
FOI/202000023391
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Coronavirus - private facilities for use as a temporary hospital: FOI release

Can you please advise whether the Scottish Government has any plans to to requisition any private facilities within Glasgow for use as a temporary hospital, amid the current coronavirus crisis. If so, can you please name said facility.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-04-20
Reference
FOI/202000023040
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Beef efficiency scheme funding: FOI release

1. The total funding for the beef efficiency scheme. 2. The total amount out of that funding which has been paid and is planned to be paid to the farmers. 3. The average amount per calf paid/still to be paid to the farmers.

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3
Published
2020-04-20
Reference
FOI/202000020570
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Procedures and advertisements for low level tenders: FOI release

1. Please provide a list of websites you use to advertise for low amount tenders and RFQs which are below OJEU level. 2. What framework lists do you use for direct award contracts? 3. What procedures do you have in place to avoid collusion in the award of low level tenders and RFQs?

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.1
Published
2020-04-17
Reference
FOI/202000023198
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Boards appraisal process: FOI release

the document setting out the formal appraisal process for NHS board chairs; a blank appraisal form used for conducting the appraisal process of NHS board chairs; the number of formal face to face appraisals conducted with the chairs of territorial health boards (excluding special boards) by members of the Scottish gove...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-09
Reference
FOI/202000020354
Directorate
People, Appointments and Governance
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

City of Glasgow homelessness: FOI release

(i) The number of people who reside in the city of Glasgow who are currently found homeless in law and the number who have no accommodation. Of those who have no accommodation how many are sleeping on the street day and night of the City of Glasgow. (ii) At what number are you going to call on the assistance of the Bri...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.11
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000020177
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Housing, Public sector

Job Start Payment: FOI release

You asked for "all and any modelling, analysis and calculations used to assess the viability including Carer's Allowance as a qualifying benefit for the Job Start Payment; this should include any granular detail of the estimated caseload and estimated costs of the policy".

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000019931
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

New technology deployment and decommission: FOI release

1. In the last 24 months have you attempted to implement any of the following technologies? If so, which ones? - Automation - such as RPA, machine learning, chatbots - Wearables - VR - AR - Drones - Tablets - Apps 2. In the last 24 months, have you been able to decommission any legacy systems as a result of the success...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000021375
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Flights taken, routes & cost taken in last three financial years: FOI release

1) The number of flights taken by Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers broken down by the last three financial years 2) The routes Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers have flown broken down by the last three financial years 3) The cost of any flights taken by Scottish ...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000019787
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Single use plastic purchases: FOI release

I. How many bin liners were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years. In relation to above, how many of the purchased bin liners were biodegradable. II. How many plastic cups were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000019838
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Students receiving financial support from SAAS at Glasgow Kelvin College: FOI review

Your initial request asked for the number of students in receipt of financial support from SAAS, for academic years 2015-2016 to present, whose institution of study is or was the institution known as West George College/ Kelvingrove College. Upon review, it appears to have been a misinterpretation of your original requ...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-04-02
Reference
FOI/202000029353 Review
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Funding breakdown for Adoption UK and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) hub: FOI release

Scottish Government total funding (drawn down and promised for the future) for Adoption UK Scotland to deliver the FASD Hub Scotland detailed by year.Scottish Government total funding (drawn down and promised for the future) for Adoption UK Scotland for FASD purposes other than the FASD Hub Scotland and what those purp...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000018663
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Purchase of the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow (Company): FOI release

“How much the Scottish Government spent purchasing the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow (Company) in August 2019. This should include: All advice and legal service costs; Redundancy costs (If any); Payments to Board members, owner/s of company; any Company Debts outstanding at time of Purchase; And any other co...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000018743
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Endowment Foundation - Scottish Government interaction and funding: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government supported or worked with the Education Endowment Foundation? It is mentioned in a research context within education. It appears I think in the education research strategy document. Has it funded them, or awarded grants, or used their consultants, in the past 5-10 years? It is located in Eng...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000018463
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

AiB - Debtor Contribution Orders and Debt Arrangement Schemes statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: A. How many Debtor Contribution Orders have been awarded, by calendar year, in the period 01 January 2015 to 31 December 2019. And in respect of same; i) How many of those have successfully completed? ii) How many of those are ongoing? iii) How many of those have been adjusted...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.27
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000020696
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government and Cycle to Work related questions: FOI release

You asked for:- I. Are any Scottish Government ministers enrolled in the Scottish Parliament Cycle to Work scheme. If so please provide details of who, and what they receive as part of the scheme. II. Does the Scottish Government have a cycle to work scheme, or anything similar for staff members and ministers? If so ...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-27
Reference
FOI/202000019862
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport