Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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7,405 matching releases

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

Correspondence dates relating to Professor Muftah Eljamel: FOI release

The dates of all correspondence received by the Scottish Government and its ministers regarding Muftah Salem Eljamel, the former Neurosurgeon who worked for NHS Tayside.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-30
Reference
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Annual Procurement Report 2017 to 2018: FOI release

Requested information: (a) when will your organisation publish your annual procurement report for 2017-18; and (b) I would be grateful for a copy of the annual procurement report for 2017-18.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-04-30
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic

Sexual Offence convictions at Ayr Sheriff Court: FOI release

1. How many people at Ayr Sheriff Court have been convicted of a sex crime in the last three years? 2. What were the nature of these crimes? 3. What were the sentences given? 4. How many have been given a CPO? 5. How many have been given a custodial sentence?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Costs of International Council of Education Advisers (ICEA): FOI release

1. What is the cost to the taxpayer of the International Education panel from inception through Jan 31st 2018? Including fees travel entertainment? 2. How many civil servants are assigned to support this initiative and the cost over the same period? 3. What reports have been published and have any recommendations bee...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Aberdeen Private Rented Sector 2012 to 2017: FOI release

The total number of landlords and properties registered with Aberdeen City Council in the Private Rented Sector at 31st December on each year, from 2012 to 2017.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-04-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Small Business Bonus Scheme: FOI release

Details of any analysis or briefings in 2017 or 2018 by civil servants on the impact and value-for-money of the Small Business Bonus.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence briefings 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Direct investment into Scotland, 2014 to 2017: FOI release

A breakdown of how much foreign direct investment into Scotland in each of the last three years has come from: the UK, the EU, and foreign countries.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-04-25
Reference
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Number of applications received for a recent recruitment: FOI release

Can you advise the total number of applications received, how many applicants have been selected for interview and the number of the interviewees who are already employed within the Scottish Government (excluding those from COPFS). In addition, please advise how many applications were received from COPFS staff and the ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Loans and grants provided to Scottish Enterprise board: FOI release

Details of any loans, grants or investments provided by the Scottish Government or Scottish Enterprise in the last 12 months to members of Scottish Enterprise board, either directly to the individual, or indirectly through a business in which they are a director or principal shareholder.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Total amount spent on 'Fit For Work Scotland': FOI release

The following information pertaining to the Health Improvement Division, Directorate for Population Health in Scottish Government: Fit for Work Scotland (FFWS) service: 1. Can you provide me with the total amount spent on this service from development (inception) (approx. 2014) through to the present day by the Scott...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Enterprise and Skills Review Implementation Board: FOI release

Details of how many members of the SG's Enterprise and Skills Review Implementation Board subsequently became members of the SG's Strategic Board.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Strategic Board's advice on the economy: FOI release

Details of any advice offered by the Strategic Board to the Scottish Government to deliver growth in the economy.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

People and Communities Funding: FOI release

Requested information for organisations who currently receive PCF (People and Communities Funding) and the amount of funding they each receive from this fund.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Croft House Grant Scheme 2016 and 2017: FOI release

Regarding the Croft House Grant; Location and number of grants awarded for new builds under the scheme 2016 and 2017. Location and number of renovation / improvement grants awarded under the scheme 2016 and 2017. Location and number of applications rejected for new builds under the scheme 2016 and 2017. Location and n...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

2018/19 Scottish Government budget allocation: FOI release

Information requested is for Level 4 of the Scottish Government 2018-19 Budget in the Economy, Jobs and Fair work portfolio allocates £115.65 million to various programmes. Please provide a breakdown of how much of that £115.65 million funding is going to each specific programme mentioned e.g. the Scottish Growth Schem...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cost of the Holiday Maths Challenges: FOI release

Costs associated with the Holiday Maths Challenges

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2018-04-19
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cyber Security Analysts: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act I would like to ask a series of questions around the number of cyber security analysts in your department during different time periods between 2015 and 2018. For the purpose of clarity, I defined a cyber security analyst as anyone in the department IT team specifically responsible ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-04-18
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

The 2015/16 Programme for Government: FOI release

All copies of materials and resources provided to schools as part of the 'aspirations package' promised by the first minister. A list of the businesses/local employers that agreed to participate in this initiative. A list of the entrepreneurs who agreed to take part in this initiative. The number of visits that the Sco...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-04-17
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Write-down of vessels owned by David MacBrayne Limited: FOI release

All information held by Transport Scotland in relation to the impairment write-down off the vessels owned by David MacBrayne Limited. The write-down appeared in DML's financial statements to March 2014.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

EU funding for road construction in Scotland: FOI release

Between 1999 and the present date has there been any funding received from the EU for road construction in Scotland? If so, I would be obliged if details of the projects and funding granted be supplied to me. Between 1999 and the present date has any EU funding been sought for road construction by the UK Government on...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-04-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector