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

Estimated cost of essential works at Bute House: FOI release

The estimated cost of the essential works to be carried out on Bute House announced today; for full details of the damage; whether concerns had ever been raised before concerning the work that is required; the cost of temporary accommodation for the First Minister and the duration of temporary accommodation and for how...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dalry Bypass project directory and subcontractors: FOI release

'I am writing to request a project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the All-purpose single carriageway road with roundabouts at the northern and southern ends of the bypass to provide a connection to the existing A373 Trunk Road. Scheme is know...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Retention procedures for Ministerial correspondence and FOI: FOI release

Information in relation to how long the Scottish Government retain ministerial correspondence and if all Freedom of Information requests for ministerial correspondence are run past special advisers or the ministers in question.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Visits to Catalonia in the past 12 months: FOI release

You asked: Whether, and if so, how much public money has been spent by officials of the Scottish Government in visiting Catalonia in the past 12 months.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Current and projected Baby Box related costs: FOI release

You asked for A breakdown of all spending to date related to the baby box project. A breakdown of the total projected costs of the baby box project per year from 2017 until 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Applications for Non-Prescribed signs received by Transport Scotland: EIR release

Can you please provide a list of all applications received by Transport Scotland for approval of Non-Prescribed signs over the past 5 years? Please indicate the signs/markings applied for, the location and the applying authority. Please indicate which applications were granted and which have been refused. Please con...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland's infrastructure projects over £25m: FOI release

'Considering large public infrastructure projects carried out in the last 10 years (over £25m capital cost) for which Transport Scotland were responsible, can you advise how many of these projects were delivered: a) within the initial budget/price agreed with the principal contractor. b) on time, i.e. within the initi...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reform of crofting law: FOI release

1. What consultation or other contact there has been between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Law Commission in relation to the reform of crofting law which is currently the subject of public consultation. 2. What consideration has been given during 2016 and 2017 to consulting or involving in any way the Scott...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Ordering repeat prescriptions and booking GP appointments online: FOI release

Progress on what the Scottish Government has done to ensure GP surgeries in Scotland allow for patients to book repeat prescriptions and some appointments online. You asked for data outlining what percentage of GP surgeries allow patients to a) order repeat prescriptions online, b) book some appointments online and c) ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings s.31
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Zero hours contracts for non-permanent staff: FOI release

How many of the 284 non-permanent staff (including agency, temporary, contract staff and inward secondments) mentioned in the consolidated budget have contracts with their minimum hours per week listed as zero, and which department do they work in?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic

Cost of delivering Baby box scheme: FOI release

The latest figure of the cost of delivering the Baby box scheme both: in its first year and; in the full four years of the current contract.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-11-29
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Borrowing powers, amounts, institutions and interest rates: FOI release

Asking if the Scottish Government is able to borrow money and, if so, which institutions can be borrowed from and the interest rate paid currently. I can confirm that the Scotland Act 2012 gave borrowing powers to the Scottish Government, and which were extended by the Scotland Act 2016. Under the Scotland Act 2016 th...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-11-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Weed control near Candybank Farm: FOI release

With respect to FOI/17/02094, you asked for: 1. Why did we ask you to clarify the area concerned? 2. Why were the earlier documents not disclosed initially? 3. Why have the signatures of signatories to the letters from the Government been redacted?

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.11
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Rural Inspection Payment Division staff sickness: FOI release

You made the following request for information: What is the latest statistics on the number of sick days taken on average by the agricultural office staff? Can I have this broken down by area office? Do you have the average number of days taken as sick leave over the last few years? Is it possible to ascertain the rea...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

IT systems activity within Social Security Directorate: FOI release

'Information on IT systems activity within your department subsequent to the Brexit vote of 2016. I am looking for data on activity undertaken between Friday 24th June 2016 and Friday 3rd November 2017 (inclusive). If possible, could you share the following: How many outside personnel (e.g. non-permanent employees su...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2017-11-24
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Closure of one or more of Scotland's prisons: FOI release

You asked for information regarding any plans that have been made for the closure of one or more of Scotland's prisons in the event of significant reductions in the prison population.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Slip road lane markings off M74 Junction 5: FOI release

"What the road markings were as of 10 December 2015 on the slip road from the Raith Interchange to join the M74 at junction 5." This was then clarified as the lane markings on the southbound slip road.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland or Fish Health Inspectorate notifications: EIR review

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 9th June 2017 to today's date (4 September 2017); copies of all site specific escalation action plans submitted to Marine Scotland or the Fish He...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister and Cabinet Secretaries pay: FOI release

(A) What is your salary as FM (B) What benefits are you allowed – example private healthcare, dental care etc. (C) Travelling expenses etc. - I presume first class (D) Any other types of expenses that are allowed that the public should be made aware of (E) What are the salaries of all MSP Cabinet Ministers (F) All...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff working in support roles at Bute House: FOI release

Details of the number of staff working at Bute House in support roles, including: Cleaning staff Catering staff Cooking staff/chefs Administration or secretarial roles Gardeners or landscape staff Facilities management or buildings-related staff Please mark the information as both the number of individuals working, a...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Subcontractors involved in Raith junction improvement: FOI release

A project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the Raith junction improvement works. This includes creation of an underpass below the existing roundabout, providing a free flow link for traffic between the Bellshill Bypass and the East Kilbride Exp...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Invoice payment policy: FOI release

You asked about: Details of any payments in 2016 and 2017 from the Scottish Government to businesses where the payments are/were more than 90 days late. Information should include the number of such incidences, the businesses involved, how much they are/were owed, and how many days late the payments are/were.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector