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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Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents funding: FOI release

In 2016-17, the Scottish Government will provide funding of £104,000 to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to continue to deliver its annual home and water safety programme. Which Directorate has responsibility for awarding and monitoring this funding and the outcomes of the programme? Was a formal tend...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Privacy Impact Assessments, Children and Young People Bill: FOI release

The full content of any and all privacy impact assessments conducted relative to the provisions of the Children and Young people (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Assessments for disability benefits in Scotland: FOI release

The medical qualifications of people making decisions on whether people should not receive disability payments in Scotland when they are sent for review of their benefits.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding for Let's Talk and Enquire: FOI release

Let's Talk ASN: 1. In each year since 2010: a) How many parents have requested help from 'Let's Talk ASN' in each local authority area? b) How many parents have received help from 'Let's Talk ASN' in each local authority area? c) How much Scottish Government funding has been allocated for 'Let's Talk ASN'? Enquire....

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-29
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Payments to Family Advertising Ltd: FOI release

Broken down by financial years 2012/13, 13/14, 14/15, 15/16 and 16/17, please state how much has been paid to Edinburgh-based advertising company Family Advertising Ltd. Please state how much was paid for each project and provide a description of each project.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-28
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Permanent Secretary's appointment and salary including any bonuses: FOI release

1. Who appoints the Permanent Secretary 2. Who appointed Leslie Evans 3. Was there a formal application/interview/decision process 4. Who decides if the Permanent Secretary receives a bonus 5. Has Leslie Evans received a bonus since she has been appointed

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.4
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy's information sharing agreements: FOI release

Information contained in memorandums of understanding or information sharing agreements (and the number of MOU's/Information sharing agreements) between the AIB and other organisations including businesses, banks & other institutions.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's staff carrying out Trade Union duties: FOI release

How many staff in your organisation are employed full time on Trade Union Facilities Time and also those employed on a part time basis to carry out Trade Union Facilities.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Rate of Income tax threshold: FOI release

You asked for: In Scotland we have the Scottish Rate of Income tax and recently the threshold at which higher rate tax starts to be charged diverged from the rest of the UK. In Scotland higher rate tax is charged on taxable income over £43,000, whereas in the rest of the UK the threshold is £45,000. In relation to thi...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Register of Insolvencies (RoI) and DAS register 2012-2017: FOI release

You asked: How many of those who were found to have acted dishonestly and given a BRO, were referred to Police Scotland or to a judicial body in each year from 2012 until current? In addition, could we have the bankruptcy details, trust deeds, statutory debt payments programmes and BRO details where relevant for nine ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Annual reports submitted by Judicial Complaints Reviewer: FOI release

Information contained in any annual reports or drafts of annual reports submitted by Judicial Complaints Reviewer Gillian Thompson to the Scottish Government since she took office in 2014.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings between Judicial Complaints Reviewer and Scottish Government: FOI release

Information contained in meetings, communications, documents and discussions between Gillian Thompson the Judicial Complaints Reviewer and the Scottish Government in the following terms: The numbers of meetings in Ms Thompson's term with Scottish Government employees or Ministers to the date of this FoI request, which ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Appointment of Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) Commissioner: FOI release

Information about the appointment of a Northern Lighthouse Board (NLB) Commissioner by Scottish Ministers, specifically: Please disclose the business case or other documents/correspondence/letters/emails relating to the creation and approval of the appointment in line with FOISA. Is there a plan to merge Northern Ligh...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Team structure within Transport Scotland: FOI release

The number of people employed within Transport Scotland, and a list of job titles within the organisation A summary of the team structure within Transport Scotland, i.e. how many people work on rail, road, ferries etc A breakdown, without providing personal information, of pay grades within the organisation.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total cost of implementation of National Improvement Hub: FOI release

You asked for details of all expenditure on the National Improvement Hub being implemented by the Head of Digital Services. Details of all suppliers costs including vat during 2016 and the costs so far in 2017. Please also provide details of the expected continuing costs of this system after it is finished. A breakdo...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.23(2)
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cost of running Shetland/Orkney lifeline ferries: FOI release

The following information:- Is the PFI with RBS for the ferries for 25 or 30 years? Is there a mid-point review/escape clause built into the agreement? If PFI is for 25/30 years is there any provision for replacing current ferries (30 years is a very long life in modern shipping terms)? Are we correct that at the end ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence contracts spending s.70 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Healthy start food vouchers in NHS GGC: FOI release

"I am interested in understanding the uptake of healthy start food vouchers by eligible pregnant women and children in NHS GGC. I would be grateful for advice on who I could contact to access this data?"

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Memorandum of Understanding between SG and Improvement Service: FOI release

You asked for, on behalf of Open Rights Group, a record, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) 2002, relating to the Customer First Programme. Specifically the Open Rights Group requests the following: Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Government and the Improvement Service which defines...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Information with regards Justice Department's statutory obligations: FOI release

All information with regards the Justice Department's statutory obligations; The Justice Department's annual report and accounts for 2015-2016 All information with regards the Justice Department's statutory obligation to the SCCRC, in particular with regards the Department's role in the fair running of the SCCRC; Wheth...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector