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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7,200 matching releases

Staff numbers and diversity characteristics: FOI release

1. The distribution of all Scottish Government staff across pay scales and by cross-reference to some of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010; and 2. National level data, from at least 2010 to the present, on homelessness applications received from people who identify as disabled, BME, LGB an...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.1
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Average daily traffic at A90 Persley Bridge, Aberdeen: FOI release

The total average daily traffic vehicle movements in each direction, for each month in each of the last three years, at the A90 Persley Bridge in Aberdeen (the bridge itself, or nearest point on A90 The Parkway that is monitored).

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total cost of running the Saltire Prize: FOI release

the total cost incurred by the Scottish Government of running the Saltire Prize since it was announced by former First Minister Alex Salmond in April 2008; and if possible, a breakdown of costs relating to the prize. If this is not possible within the FoI time or costs limit, please provide only the total figure.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Offences under section 363(2)&(4) of Communication Act 2003: FOI release

'Could you give me the number of: people receiving a non court disposal for offences under Section 363(2)&(4) of the Communication Act 2003, by local authority & gender people prosecuted in Justice of the Peace courts, where main charge under Section 363(2)&(4) of the Communication Act 2003, by local authority Finall...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.36 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Annual spend on support for Gaelic since 1999: FOI release

A) Details of the Scottish Government's annual spend on support for Gaelic each year since 1999, along with a breakdown of what the money was spent on, and B) Details of the Scottish Government's annual spend on support for Scots each year since 1999, along with a breakdown of what the money was spent on.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Paid-for social media campaigns and audience targeting information: FOI release

A list of individual, paid-for social media campaigns and audience targeting information used by the Scottish Government in each of the last five years. To include campaign name, department/individual, audience targeting information in full, and the platform (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister meeting Charlotte Liddell: FOI release

The number of times the First Minister has met Charlotte Liddell, including the date, length and location of each meeting and whether the media was invited or present, or if the meetings were private. You also asked for details of any other contact between the First Minister and Charlotte, such as phone calls or letter...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial engagements of Minister for Transport: FOI release

Ministerial engagements of the Minister for Transport And the Islands, Mr Humza Yousaf from October through to December 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding given to community radio stations: FOI release

1. Funding given to Community Radio Stations via Government Advertising from 2011 to 2017 as stated by Fiona Hyslop MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs) in a recent Debating Chamber exchange with Iain Gray MSP. 2. The amounts paid and to whom over this period. In addition, you have reques...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-05-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister visit to India 2017: FOI release

Can you please tell me how many people took part in the trip below from the Scottish Government, who they were, what their job title was, where they stayed (names of hotels), and what was the overall cost? What was the cost of air travel and any other transport costs? Please break down the costs (ie accommodation/ tran...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Drink driving offences in Scotland 2012 to 2017: FOI release

You asked for the number of drink-driving offences in Scotland that resulted in defendants: a) proceeded against, b) found guilty, and c) sentenced, at magistrates' courts, for the most recent five calendar years?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Men employed in Childcare : FOI release

Annual Funding amounts paid to Men In Childcare from the Scottish Government and/or Edinburgh Council since funding began. Annual Numbers of men who have undertaken courses through Men In Childcare since the programme began and a breakdown of course types. Annual Numbers of men who have completed courses through Men In...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.67 s.17(1)
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Local government election costs 2012 and 2017: FOI release

Is there a report anywhere summarising the cost of e-counting in the 2012 local elections, including the Scottish Government costs and the costs to the councils? Is there or will there be equivalent information collated for last year's elections?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Number of full-time staff by Directorate or Agency: FOI release

Information in follow up to FOI/18/00697 which asked for staffing numbers, broken down by local authority area for the period 2008 to 2017. Is the data for March 31, 2018, available yet? If so please can I have them in exactly the same format as per the original request.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sea Lice Data, December 2017 to February 2018: 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 11th December 2017 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
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tender for document scanning contract: FOI release

'Further to my emails with regards to Document Scanning work being sent to Redrock Document Processing Limited Can you advise when/if the content of the Framework i.e. the Document Scanning tender will be put out for tender as the Company awarded the work and indeed the work valued at £625000 in November 2017 was disso...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

10-Journey Flexipass Tickets on Smartcard: FOI release

Information regarding Flexipass tickets for use with the ScotRail's Smartcard. The first point you asked was when did 10 Journey Flexipass Tickets become available for use with Smartcard? What value of travel purchased through Flexipass has subsequently been lost through expiry of Tickets? How many complaints have bee...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

XC non-compliances relating to pigs, cattle and sheep: FOI release

*For the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017: The number of XC non-compliances in Scotland relating to SMR 6 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Pigs) SMR 7 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Cattle) and SMR 8 (Livestock Identification and Traceability - Sheep/goats ) For each XC non-complia...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Budget for pilot of universal basic income: FOI release

Does the SG budget for pilots of Universal Basic Income include any provision for additional funding to councils over and above £250,000?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Primary and Secondary Education policy: FOI release

Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the Prince of Wales or his representatives regarding education policy and/or educational provision in Scotland relating to primary and secondary education. Communication between Scottish Ministers (and their officials) and the following organisations: ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Draft Budget 2018 to 2019: FOI release

You asked for details of any bids made by Scottish Government agencies to Ministers between the 2018-19 Draft Budget and the passing of Stage 3 regarding any changes to their department's budget.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funding allocated to local authorities for social care: FOI release

Information regarding a number of cash funds from the Scottish Government: Social Welfare Fund announced by Nicola Sturgeon in 2012 Islands Housing Fund running till 2021 Rare Medicines Fund in 2013-2015 NHS performance Fund, announced by John Swinney to cut NHS waiting times Employability Fund announced by Angela Con...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2018-04-30
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector