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

Darktrace products and services used by the SG: FOI release

The names of the Darktrace products and services used by the Scottish government; The dates on which the Scottish government began using those products and services. The cost of those products and services thus far and the ongoing yearly cost of the Darktrace products and services used by the Scottish government. The ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush: FOI release

In relation to the meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush, Global Head of Government Affairs, News Corp, USA, on 30 June 2017, could you please confirm the following: Where did the meeting take place? Can you confirm the names of all the Scottish Government representatives present at the meeting? What was the purpose...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Applications received from Serco and Serco Ltd: FOI release

Monthly breakdown of applications received in 2016/17 from (a) Serco (the 475 no. of basic disclosures) and (b) Serco Limited (the 260 no of enhanced disclosures).

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

Information and data regarding the new SG website: FOI release

1. The total cost of developing the new Scottish Government website? 2. The upkeep cost for both the old and the new website in 2015/16 and 2016/17 if available? 3. The number of staff that worked on the development of the new website and the number of staff required to maintain the new website? 4. When the Scottish...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.3 s.8 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Rural Economy and First Minister communications: FOI release

All communication between the Cabinet Secretary for the rural economy and the First Minister between 15th-22nd June 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

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