Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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 961 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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Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity - Mobile phone: FOI release

I have read that on Martin Geissler's BBC Sunday Show Lorna Slater the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, revealed that she does not have a government phone. Was that statement true? If she does not have a government phone and urgent contact by telephone by or from the Minister is required, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202300386824
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gear types used by Orkney vessels: EIR release

A list of gear types used by all Orkney Marine-Directorate administered vessels in the statistical rectangles of: 47E6, 47E7, 46E6, 46E7 by year for the period 2018-2023.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202400395735
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

List of schools in Dumfries and Galloway that have not been inspected in the last five and ten years: FOI release

A list of schools in Dumfries and Galloway which haven't been inspected by Education Scotland in the region in the last five years. A list of schools in Dumfries and Galloway which haven't been inspected in the region in the last 10 years.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300386771
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government property investments outside of the UK: FOI release

"I would like to know if the Scottish government has any property outside of the UK - rental or investment?"

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400406323
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Placements and funding at Online School i-Sgoil: FOI release

The number of funded places available in Scotland for the online school i-Sgoil in academic year 2022-23 and 2023-24 at primary level. The number of funded places available in Scotland for the online school i-Sgoil in academic year 2022-23 and 2023-24 at secondary level. The average waiting time for a placement request...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400402750
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Barnett formula from Westminster: FOI release

The annual changes to the Scottish Government's Block Grant funding over the last ten years has met the inflation rate at the time.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400401806
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Housing Survey Data on Parking Provisions: EIR release

Parking provisions at homes across Scotland.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
EIR/202400404539
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Downs Syndrome registered charity payments: FOI release

The date and value of any/all payments and/or grants made to the following charities from 1 January 2020 to the present day by any department of the Scottish Government. Please include details of what any monies were paid for - e.g., to provide a particular service, to cover a particular expense, etc. Down's Syndrome...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400402336
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Decoration and art purchases by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for Scottish Government buildings. 2. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for any other purpose, and a description of what these purposes have been. 3. Total expense, since 13 May 2021,...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400402930
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Child poverty statistics: FOI release

Information relating to the estimated number of children lifted out of poverty who are now classed as adults and no longer counted as children.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2024-05-03
Reference
FOI/202400411204
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Business Leaders Dinner costs and former FM engagement: FOI release

1. The total cost, and a breakdown of the costs, to the Scottish Government of the Business Leaders Dinner at Prestonfield House on 27 July 2023. 2. Humza Yousaf's diary/engagement programme on July 27 2023.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-05-02
Reference
FOI/202400408489
Directorate
Topic
International, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Scottish Budget

Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

How much has the SG spent in calendar year 2024 on advertising in relation to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021? The total figure should include online/social media advertising and you would like a separate breakdown for advertising on social media platforms.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2024-05-02
Reference
FOI/202400409010
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Spend on Office Supplies and associated Products: FOI release

Please can you respond to the following request for Information. The details I require are: Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years. 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 Start date & duration of Contract? Is there an extension clause in the contract ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1S
Published
2024-05-02
Reference
FOI/202400410081
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Housing shortage in Scotland: FOI release

1) Have you calculated how many houses (of all tenures) are needed in Scotland to solve the widely acknowledged housing shortage in the country? If yes, what is the number, and how did you calculate it? If no, why not? 2) Any other comments to make.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2024-05-02
Reference
FOI/
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Recorded Violence at Work: FOI release

For the time period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 (or your nearest 12-month period), please provide the following: 1. total number of violent incidents on your staff broken down by job title/category of worker 2. a breakdown of the nature of the violent incident e.g., verbal, physical, threatening behaviour 3. how...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2024-05-02
Reference
FOI/202400410293
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Delivering net zero to Scotland - Heat in Buildings Bill: FOI release

1. Please tell me if there are any ScotGov rules re incorporating the consultation expiry date near to, adjacent to, or on the front page of the above consultation near its publication date? 2. Where and when was the above consultation published. 3. Was there any media advertising for the consultation & if so how much ...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2024-05-02
Reference
FOI/202400408760
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

10% cut to Creative Scotland's 2023-24 budget: FOI release

SG to provide information held by the Scottish Government on whether a 10% cut to Creative Scotland's 2023-24 budget did, or did not, happen.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2024-05-01
Reference
FOI/202400406908
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Rossie residents and the Redress Scotland scheme data: FOI release

the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents since the Redress Scheme commenced in December 2021 to date; the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents to date that have received an allocation; the number of assessed applications made by former Rossie residents that have res...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-05-01
Reference
FOI/202400395484
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Funding provided to Disability Equality Scotland: FOI release

1. Could you please inform me of the named person and the department which funds the charity. 2. Also the funding which they receive each year. The charity is Disability Equality Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2024-05-01
Reference
FOI/202400395207
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Applications accepted under the Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

1. In each year since 2018-19, including the current year to date how many applications have been accepted under the Forestry Grant Scheme? 2. In each year since 2018-19, including the current year to date how many applications have been rejected under the Forestry Grant Scheme?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-05-01
Reference
EIR/202400400454
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Cost of the Victoria Quay pool: FOI release

information on how much the Scottish Government has spent on the swimming pool since December 15th 2022, specifically broken down into the following categories: Pool maintenance (broken down for each month since and including December 2022); Heating the pool (broken down for each month since and including December 202...

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-05-01
Reference
FOI/202400410396
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Applications accepted under the Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

Thank you for your request dated 2 April 2024 under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for: Now that the 2023-24 financial year has concluded, I am resubmitting the following: 1. In each year since 2018-19, including the current year to date how many applications have been accepted under...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20
Published
2024-04-30
Reference
EIR/202400407875
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector