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
Clear
7,460 matching releases

Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme: FOI release

The Department for Education in London has published a list of independent schools which have notified it that they plan to withdraw from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. The reply is here: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/585736/response/1404930/attach/html/3/FOI%20Notices%20of%20Intention%20to%20Withdraw.pdf.html...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02472
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Review of the governance of higher education in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for answers to the following: 1. What was the result of that consultation regarding the election of chairs of universities – in essence who supported or opposed mandatory elections, and why? 2. Did the Government also consult on the method of election of the chairs? If so, what was the result of that consulta...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33 s.1 s.3
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/201900005478
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

NHS Lothian and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport correspondence: FOI release

Full details of any reports and briefing and correspondence including both letters and emails between the Cabinet Secretary and NHS Lothian.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings 6 attachments
Published
2019-11-20
Reference
FOI/19/02433
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Common assaults of emergency workers in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the number of police recorded common assaults of an emergency worker in each of the last five financial years.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-20
Reference
FOI/201900005841
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Education Scotland - Questions on various software categories: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the organisations software contract around the types of contract below. A. Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution (ERP) -this is the organisation’s main ERP system and may include service support, maintenance and upgrades. B. Primary Customer Relationship Management (CRM)...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2019-11-19
Reference
FOI/19/02493
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

VATIS Ltd Quarterly Review regarding Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd (FMEL): FOI release

‘copies of any and all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes or electronic, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, reports, documents or otherwise) from the Scottish Government ministers, senior civil servants, Scottish Government senior lawyers, and any Scottish Government wholly own agencies and the ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2019-11-18
Reference
FOI/201900005459
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cycling Scotland funding: FOI release

Your request stated: “I understand that in the year ended 31 March 2018 Cycling Scotland received a grant of £3,374,001 from the Scottish Government (source: published accounts). Please let me know if this figure is incorrect. Please provide the following information: 1. Corresponding figure for the year ended 31 Mar...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FoI/19/02341
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Publicly-Owned Not-for-Profit Energy Company live date and costs: FOI release

In respect of the Publicly-Owned Not-for-Profit Energy Company which the First Minister announced in October 2017 would be established by the end of the current Scottish Parliament term can you please advise on the currently envisaged "go-live date – FoI/19/02373. Also can you please advise on the total costs to date, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02373
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Further information of FoI/19/01618 Question 4.2: FOI appeal

You asked for how much money has the Scottish Government given to both the Scottish Football Association and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) since the Scottish Government was formed in 1999.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/01618
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Individuals aged over 50 offered empolyment with Scottish Government: FOI release

What statistics are available detailing the number of individuals aged over 50 that have been offered full time or temporary employment within the Scottish Government and its departments / subsidiaries over the last 5 years and what that number represents as a percentage of the overall number of contracts of employment...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02370
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Ferry fares freeze and cabin prices reduction timeframes: FOI release

With regards to (a) the three year freeze on ferry fares, and (b) the 20% reduction on cabin prices, please tell me (i) which date these options was first raised, and settled during the negotiation of the Northern Isles Ferry Services contract, and (ii) which negotiating party first presented these as options.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02332
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Debt advice funding breakdown: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of funding allocated via debt advice levy funding by organisation and amount awarded, and an outline of what the allocated funding was used for (eg to provide advice service, to provide helpline etc.) in 2018/19.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02342
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Wardrobe and appearance expenditure of Deputy First Minister: FOI release

Any expenses claims by John Swinney for clothes, shoes or beauty treatments over the last five years. Please include at least the following information: amount claimed, the products/services purchased and the date.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/201900005370
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Wardrobe and appearance expenditure for Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work: FOI release

Any expenses claims by Derek Mackay for clothes, shoes or beauty treatments over the last five years. Please include at least the following information: amount claimed, the products/services purchased and the date.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/201900005372
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Wardobe and appearance of Cabinet Secretary for Justice: FOI release

Any expenses claims by Humza Yousaf for clothes, shoes or beauty treatments over the last five years. Please include at least the following information: amount claimed, the products/services purchased and the date.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/201900005375
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland budget expenditure: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of actual budget expenditure of Education Scotland from January 2018 to present by directorate (regional working, scrutiny, curriculum, professional learning and leadership, corporate services) and also for Core staff.

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/19/02452
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government telephony system questions: FOI release

You asked for: Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place? When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? Who maintains your telephony system(s)? Please confirm value of the initial project and value of annual support/maintenance services (in £)? When is your c...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/201900005655
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government security incident reporting system: FOI release

You asked how many security incident reports were recorded from November 2018 to present. If these, how many related to car parking by staff?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-14
Reference
FOI/201900005296
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Education Scotland staff conference: FOI release

1. You asked for details of the cost of the Education Scotland staff conference on Thursday 5 September 2019. 2. You asked that we include the fees paid to individual guest speakers and for contributors.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-11-13
Reference
FOI/19/02453
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Education Scotland's travel and subsistence expenditure: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. Details Of Travel and Subsistence claims of Education Scotland's Senior Regional Adviser for the Forth Valley and West Lothian from January 2018 to date. 2. Details Of Travel and Subsistence claims of Education Scotland's Director for Regional Improvement from September 201...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-13
Reference
FOI/19/02455
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish mountain rescue funding: FOI release

You asked for the following information:- 1. What Mountain Rescue Teams does the Scottish Government provide funding to, and what kind of funding is it? 2. For each of the Mountain Rescue Teams the Scottish Government provides funding for, please tell me how much money the Scottish Government has given each team for t...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-13
Reference
FOI/201900005638
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Disciplinary action process duration: FOI release

In your request you asked for the following: For the last 3 years, on average, how long has disciplinary action taken against staff taken from start to finish. I.e, how long (in months) from the date a member of staff receives an investigation letter to the point where they receive an outcome following a disciplinary ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-11-12
Reference
FOI/19/02280
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transgender rights and equality: FOI release

Concerns raised with regards to transgender rights and equality. You asked for: evidence of what the Scottish Government believes the concerns are, and how the Scottish Government has been made aware of them evidence of how the Scottish Government has sought to understand them evidence of how the Scottish Government ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-11-06
Reference
FOI/19/02175
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector