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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New Build via Croft House Grant Scheme 2016/2018: FOI release

Regarding the Croft House Grant Scheme; 1. The number of grants awarded for new builds under the scheme 2016 and 2018 (up to most recent period) broken down into the number that were awarded in each three month window. 2. The scoring threshold for each tranche since CHG opened for applications on 1st April 2016.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-06-12
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme fund allocation to date/applications process: FOI release

Scottish Growth Scheme: Who is in charge of this? How much money has been paid out to-date in loans, or investment guarantees? How does one apply to it, or find out more information? This page says nothing: https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-growth-scheme/

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

HMRC penalties/external VAT consultancy in last 5 years: FOI release

The following information was requested relating to the Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland: HMRC Penalties 1. Has the organisation received any VAT assessments (VAT to be paid to HMRC) in the last five financial years? 2. Has the organisation received any VAT penalties from HMRC in the last five financial years...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.2 s.3
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Motorway maintenance projects and related information 2016-2018: FOI release

1. How many motorways are there in the UK? 2. How many UK motorways are currently undergoing road maintenance work? 3. How many road maintenance projects are underway on UK motorways this year (2018 to date), compared to last year (2017) and the year before (2016)? 4. How long do road maintenance projects on motorwa...

FOI unclear 55 score contracts s.6(1) s.5
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Palm oil usage in Government buildings: FOI release

How much of your catering requires the use of products that make use of palm oil? Does the government try to limit this? Is there any commitment to defining sustainably sourced palm oil within procurement of products?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Policies regarding the Investigation of Reported Serious Fraud: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government any Policies regarding the Investigation of Reported Serious Fraud? If so can we please have copies of such Policies? Is there for instance a requirement that such Investigations begin within a reasonable period, say twenty-five years, or prior to the passing of all witnesses? Finally do suc...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Discovery Work update from DACBEAG meeting 14 December: FOI release

Update from Scottish Government officials relating to "the Discovery work" provided at the DACBEAG meeting on 14 December as referred to at: /publications/disability-and-carers-benefits-expert-advisory-group-minutes-february-2018/

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lists of organisations requesting FOI information: FOI release

Does the Scottish Government keeps lists of the organisation that email accounts that send FOI requests belong to; for the headings of these lists; for correspondence on the membership of these lists since 1 January 2018 if they exist; for if ministers have suggested edits to these lists in the same timeframe (1 Januar...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sums paid for guidance on alcohol minimum pricing: FOI release

Details of the sums paid or due to be paid by the Scottish Government to the Scottish Wholesale Association and the Scottish Grocers Federation (or their advisers) for the preparation of guidance in relation to the implementation of a minimum unit price for the sale of alcohol.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-06-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Online blue badge application form: FOI release

A hardcopy of the online blue badge application form on Transport Scotland website.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Grant awarded to Hazelwood Vision 2015/2016:FOI release

Details regarding a grant awarded to Hazelwood Vision (SC 039972) of £90,326 during 2015-16, its intended purpose and whether any checks were made on how the money was spent.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings spending
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Reports regarding historic conduct for Aid organisations overseas: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence and reports sent and received by the Scottish Government relating to historic conduct issues which have been notified by organisations which deliver aid abroad this year.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Civil Service Terms of Employment: FOI release

A "true copy" of the terms and conditions of Employment for a Civil Servant. A "true copy" of the document signed by Civil Servants which binds them to the Official Secrets Act and the terms thereof.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pricing of medicines: FOI release

Correspondence between the health board (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde) and the Scottish Government discussing the implications of significant price increases for specific medicines.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Revenue projections tax changes 2018-19 Budget/Green Budget deal: FOI release

Revenue projections undertaken by Scottish Government civil servants of the tax changes included in the 2018-19 Draft Budget and subsequent revision after the Green budget deal and before the publication of the SFCs forecasts.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Criteria for establishment of a new public body: FOI release

1. The rationale behind the presumption against creating new public bodies. 2. Criteria for assessing whether to create a new public body. 3. Guidance given to/received from the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body in relation to the appointment of new commissioners/new public bodies.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Trustee in bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Can you confirm the process that a trustee in bankruptcy (TIB) must follow if they wish to place a private investigator onto a debtor during his/her bankruptcy? 2. Can you confirm the overall remit a TIB can grant to a private investigator? For example, can it include covert surveillance such as phone tapping and e...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scotland is Now campaign: strategy, communications and budget: FOI release

1. Any documents or emails that set out the proposed marketing, advertsing and communications plans for the Scotland is Now campaign. Any costs thus far incurred - and already committed - in establishing this campaign - including the creation of the campaign website, production of promotional materials, retention (and...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence briefings spending 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funded projects per annum in 12 economic areas:FOI release

Statistical data detailing the number of funded projects per annum within the twelve specified economic activity areas from 2012-2018.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government core directorates: pay and staffing numbers: FOI release

Information on Scottish Government pay and staffing numbers: In each of the following years - 2017/18, 2016/17, 2015/16, and 2014/15 How many staff have been employed directly by the Scottish Government? What has been the total salary bill? How many were on pro rata salaries of more than £145,000? How many constituti...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Councillor correspondence on 2018/2019 Local Government Finance Settlement: FOI release

Correspondence from councillors in the administration of City of Edinburgh, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Dundee City, East Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, Falkirk, Fife, Glasgow, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling and West Dunbartonshire relating to the 2018-19 Local Government Finance S...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 10 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Sea lice counts and escalation action plans: EIR release

Full details of any notification made to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectorate by any farms exceeding the trigger levels of 3 or 8 respectively, covering the period 22nd February 2018 to today's date; Copies of all site specific escalation action plans submitted to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspector...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector