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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Planning decisions involving Springfield Properties where Scottish Government ministers intervened: FOI release

Please provide a list of every planning decision involving Springfield Properties where Scottish Government ministers intervened and overturned the original decision.

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000013643
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Statistical data related to convictions of various offences against children: FOI release

You asked for: Number of convictions for “taking, distribution, and possession etc. of indecent photos of children” each year over the past five years; the average length of sentence/punishment for this offence; Number of convictions for “communicating indecently with a child” – under section 24 of the Sexual Offences...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.24 s.34 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000012697
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

'Scotland's right to choose: putting Scotland's future in Scotland's hands' related costs: FOI release

All costs associated with the Scottish Government's document 'Scotland's Right to Choose: Putting Scotland's Future in Scotland's Hands'. If possible please break this down into costs on staffing (or staffing hours spent on this), internal costs, external costs such as printing etc. The number of Scottish Government st...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000011414
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Specified evidence relevance within Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill consultation: FOI release

This is a request information relating to the statements at pp 174-5 of the consultation paper on the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, issued on 17 December 2019, quoted below: "The Scottish Government has not identified any evidence supporting the claim that trans women are more likely than non-trans women ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2020-02-06
Reference
FOI/202000011220
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

The breakdown of total payments for Best Start Grant (BSG): FOI release

Can you explain the breakdown of total payments for best start grant? From the article posted here (https://www.gov.scot/news/best-start-grant-pays-out-nearly-gbp-13-million) there are 42,000 payments to families in Scotland, in 9 months, totalling £12.9 million. Why are there 42000 payments (in 9 months) made since th...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-01-30
Reference
FOI/20/00039
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Chair of the Grouse Moor Management Review Group finances: FOI release

You asked for: “the full financial details of commissioning Professor Werritty to Chair the Grouse Moor Management Review Group, from conception in 2017 to the delivery of the group's report in Dec 2019.”

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-30
Reference
FOI/202000010774
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Local authority provision of waste disposal: FOI release

My previous request related to the present legislation governing the provision of sites by Scottish Local Authorities for the FREE Disposal of Household Waste. Your answer directed me to section 45 of The Environmental Protection Act, a section which deals with the Collection of Controlled Waste. For clarification lets...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.45 s.51 s.1B s.8 s.53 s.45(3) s.4 s.19
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000011654
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Government Expenditure & Revenue Scotland (GERS) Social protection: FOI release

You claim UK Government spent £18 billion on Social protection in Scotland GERS - 2018-19 table 3.8 https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/statistics/2019/08/governmentexpenditure-revenue-scotland-gers/documents/main-charts-tables/main-chartstables/govscot%3Adocument/main-charts-tables.xl...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000013219
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A Culture Fit for the Future: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: a) How is the Scottish Government/ NHS Scotland monitoring the response of NHSH against each item within the Sturrock report where he made specific suggestions or recommendations? What recor...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000011317
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Government Expenditure and Revenue in Scotland (GERS) in relation to oil & gas revenue: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Who appoints the Scottish Government statisticians that produce the GERS figures? Are they chosen by the Scottish Parliament, or by the UK Parliament? 2. Is the Scottish First Minister given full access to the UK's oil and gas revenue accounts, or are you told Scotland's oil and gas revenue figures ...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-01-24
Reference
FOI/20/00010
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Energy, Public sector

Scottish Procurement Office Equipment and Services framework agreement: FOI release

Regarding the Scottish Procurement Office Equipment and Services framework agreement (SP-16-013) You asked for: 1. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages 2. Actual contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots) 3. Star...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-01-24
Reference
FOI/20/00025
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Baby boxes: numbers issued from roll-out and take-up rate: FOI release

You asked how many Baby Boxes have been issued from the roll-out of the scheme to date of this request, and what is the current take-up rate of the Baby Boxes.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-24
Reference
FOI/201900009779
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Various questions regarding Scotland's economy: FOI release

You asked: I have a number of requests for information, required in order to consider the future of our country and in relation to the competence of our executive. Can you supply answers that tell me who to contact for this information. 1. In the event at some time in the future Scotland should opt for independence w...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.9
Published
2020-01-23
Reference
FOI/201900010515
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Social Security Scotland - contracts which support recruitment processes: FOI release

You asked for the Scottish Government to confirm if any contract has been agreed with any third-party company (or companies) or organisation(s) for work that assists with recruitment processes on behalf of Social Security Scotland, and state: the name(s) of any such third-party companies or organisations the fee(s) pa...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-01-23
Reference
FOI/19/02692
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Modelling of the Sustainable Growth Commission: FOI review

The modelling of Scottish spending that First Minister claimed had been completed by the Scottish Government..

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1)
Published
2020-01-22
Reference
FOI/201900010312
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) investment in fossil fuel companies: FOI release

I was wondering if the sppa invests in fossil fuel companies e.g. oil, coal etc? If so, have there been any discussions or plans to divest from such companies? In light of the climate emergency we are facing, which is also a health emergency, it would be counterintuitive for the NHS to be investing in such industries w...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-01-22
Reference
FOI/202000011960
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Christmas decorations: FOI release

Can you please advise - 1. How much Social Security spent on Christmas trees/decorations in 2019 2. If the services of a professional "Santa Claus" or similar entertainment was procured using public funds 3. If public money was used to subside any staff Christmas parties (I.e. free bar, meals etc)

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/20/00044
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Diversity of staff working in Education Scotland: FOI release

I would like to enquire about the diversity of staff who work in Education Scotland. Previous FOI publications have stated that the current number of staff. I would like to request information on the number or percentage of staff who fall within the following protected characteristics: Race Disability (just if they h...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/20/00021
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland Cyber Security various questions: FOI release

a) Do you have Cyber Essentials certification? b) Have you ever been unsuccessful in applying for Cyber Essentials certification? c) Do you have Cyber Essentials Plus certification? d) Have you ever been unsuccessful in applying for Cyber Essentials Plus certification? e) How many penetration tests has your organisatio...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/19/02681
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Procurement of Scottish Air Quality Website and Database: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the procurement of the Scottish Air Quality Website and Database: information on market analysis, engagement and consultation which may have been undertaken when developing the procurement strategy. information which relates to the procurement outcome and contains...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/19/02592
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Office discussions regarding financial support for UK infected blood schemes: FOI release

You asked in relation to infected blood support "Since Friday 13th December how many engagements have you had from the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury regarding the “urgent” “priority” to “unite and level up the UK” with regards to the request to address financial disparity?"

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/202000011558
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Current hearing loss or hearing impairment staff within Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked Firstly, how many current employees of the Scottish government at the present time ‘who have self-reported as having a disability that they identified as hearing impairment’ actually wear a hearing aid in at least one ear? Secondly, What number of the current employees of the Scottish government at the prese...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/201900008195
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Children and young people at work guidance and correspondence: FOI review

'is there perhaps a record of any of you ever at any time so far having discussed the problem of making government offices safe neutral mother woman and child friendly spaces especially at Christmas time? In future?’

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02500 Review
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills