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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21,864 matching releases

Puberty Blockers Pause: FOI release

1. The correspondence received by the Scottish Government by the Sandyford Clinic (or whoever was responsible for the decision) to inform them that this pause was happening. If its email or letter or whatever, please provide it. 2. Confirmation that the Scottish Government did or did not make the decision. 3. Confir...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400409950
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy briefing notes: FOI release

You asked for: any introductory briefing notes sent/provided to Màiri McAllan in her capacity as Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy on the following topics – Green Industrial Strategy; New Deal for Business; Small Business Unit; Investor Panel Recommendations; Withers Review; STER.

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17 s.29(1) s.29 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400410939
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Events held by the Scottish Government international office in Dublin: FOI release

The number of events held by the Scottish Government international office in Dublin since its creation. A breakdown of the cost of each of these events, including food, drink and entertainment.

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400412076
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Events held by the Scottish Government international office in Paris: FOI release

The number of events held by the Scottish Government international office in Paris since its creation. A breakdown of the cost of each of these events, including food, drink and entertainment.

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400412084
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Events held by the Scottish Government international office in Ottawa: FOI release

The number of events held by the Scottish Government international office in Ottawa since its creation. A breakdown of the cost of each of these events, including food, drink and entertainment.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400412080
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence and briefings written for Former First Minister trip to Cop28: FOI release

All correspondence, including internal correspondence, and briefings written, for Humza Yousaf’s trip to Cop28, including all invites to events and invites to COP28 itself, which mention Scottish Government climate change targets between November 10 and December 5.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.28 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400412243
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Debt Payment Programme, Debt Arrangement Scheme and Sequestrates statistics: FOI Review

Original Request 202400411417 The number of people assisted to enter a Debt Payment Programmes under the Debt Arrangement Scheme by money advice agency (including insolvency practitioner firm). The number of certificates of sequestrates signed by agency. The number of Trust Deeds registered for protection by Insolvenc...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400412666 Review of 202400411417
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Tartan Week 2024 costs breakdown: FOI release

A breakdown of all costs incurred by the Scottish Government which were associated with Tartan Week 2024.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400412408
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

The Scottish Government's temporary agency staff: FOI release

1. What was the value of spend on temporary staff from recruitment agencies by the Scottish Government from April 2023 to June 2024? 1a. Please ensure that a gross spend value is detailed and include all spend associated to any contract let for the management/provision of temporary staff by a contracted provider (whet...

FOI unclear 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.7 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400426403
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Newly-qualified (NQ) salary at the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service: FOI Release

1. What was the newly-qualified (NQ) salary at the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, and what was the pension contribution, in each year from 2010 to 2024 inclusive. 2. What was the NQ salary, and pension contribution, for Scottish Government solicitors across the same time period. 3. What was the NQ salary, ...

FOI released 100 score 4 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400427433
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Special Adviser (SpAd) Register of interests and Severance Pay: FOI Release

1. Could you supply the updated special adviser register of interests? 2. How much has been spent on paying off/severance payments for special advisers, in each of the last three years, with a breakdown by year and by how much each special adviser got?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence special advisers spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400425442
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Procurement Frameworks spend: FOI release

Details of spend, including Public Sector Organisation, Supplier Awarded to, Estimated Contract Value, Estimated Savings delivered, Contract Scope and Duration of contract, for the following Scottish Government frameworks: Software Value Added Reseller Services - SP-21-034 Technology Peripherals & Infrastructure - SP...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400424726
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A9 road traffic collision statistics: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act. Please would you be able to supply me with satisfactory answers to the following questions: 1. What are the exact dates (and times, if available) of all road traffic collisions reported on the A9, from January 2020 to now (July 2024)? 2. Of the...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400423155
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Rod numbers on the River Dee, Aberdeenshire: EIR release

The entire record you have for the number of rod days as returned for the whole river [Dee, Aberdeenshire] for as many years as you currently have.

FOI/EIR not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
EIR/202400422824
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statistics for hand dived king scallops landed around Scottish ports: EIR release

For divers caught king scallops, please provide the following information for the previous 5 years. How many Hand Dived King scallops has been landed around the Scottish ports in value and weight (kg)? Please give a breakdown on weight (kg) landed per port.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
EIR/202400423726
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reports of unauthorised tree-felling: EIR release

Reports of unauthorised tree-felling received by Scottish Forestry and any action taken by Scottish Forestry as a result. I would be grateful if you could send me the following information: 1. Please confirm how many reports of alleged unauthorised tree felling Scottish Forestry has received since its establishment o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.45 s.10(4) s.5 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400422507
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) & Scottish Forestry Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) grant options: EIR release

You asked for information on the uptake of the following grant options (see below) over the past 5 years, how many hectares covered for each, and for FGS which type of woodland was covered. FGS:- Woodlands for water Woodlands for riparian benefits (ENFOR or MS?) AECS:- Water margins in arable fields Water margins i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400422952
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Exceptional Attachments executed by Sheriffdom: FOI release

The exact number of "Exceptional Attachments" carried out/executed by Sheriff Officers in the years 20-21, 21-22 and 22-23 in the whole of Scotland (broken down by Sheriffdom if possible)

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400421398
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Tartan Week 2024 delegation: FOI release

A list of roles which made up the Scottish Government’s delegation to Tartan Week 2024, including a summary of all costs reimbursed and expenses incurred, broken down by each member of the delegation.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400412410
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Minutes of meeting with former Governor of the Bank of England: FOI Review

Original request (202400412723) You asked for I seek from you in hard copy or scanned/electronic copies of all notes or minutes of all meetings that took place with the former Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney and involved any or all of the following: Alex Salmond, John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon and Kenny Mac...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400417280 Review of 202400412723
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Emails sent and received by the Former First Minister: FOI Review

Original request - 202400411476 1. The last three emails that Humza Yousaf sent as First Minister from his First Minister email account. 2. The last three emails that Humza Yousaf received as First Minister from his First Minister email account. 3. The last three emails that Humza Yousaf sent as First Minister to em...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 283 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400416176 Review of 202400411476
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Melville Monument, Dargavel Primary School, Celtic title and cup celebrations and D-Day events: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Government, including correspondence, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and internal correspondence, about/mentioning the Melville Monument in Edinburgh, from the last six months. 2. All documentation held by the Government, including correspondence, briefings, minutes/notes from ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1)
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400421066
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Education, Public sector