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

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21,864 matching releases

Regrading of Scottish Government posts: FOI release

You asked to be provided with the number of staff who have been regraded within the same role/job description between 01 January 2023 and the present day, broken down by grade and the grade that the staff have been regraded to. You wanted this to be broken down by Scottish Government Directorate also.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-06-06
Reference
FOI/202400397190
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) funding: EIR release

How much funding has been allocated to the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) in each year since 2015/2016, broken down by funding element, e.g. Muirburn, pond creation, slurry storage etc?

FOI/EIR released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-06-06
Reference
FOI/202400397884
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Parliamentarian Enquiry Line and General Enquiry Line statistics: FOI release

It was stated in Holyrood committee session that Social Security Scotland has an “MSP hotline”. Based on this information, please provide the following the information: Request for information 1 - The date (day and time) when the MSP hotline was introduced and became active. Request for information 2 - The number of...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-06-06
Reference
FOI/202400397251
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Financial assessments for non-residential social care: FOI release

1. When were the current savings amount limits in relation to financial assessments for non-residential social care originally set (as in, what year)? 2. When were the current income limits in relation to financial assessments for non-residential social care originally set (as in, what year)?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2024-06-06
Reference
FOI/202400410811
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland cloud hosting services: FOI release

I wish to submit a request to the organisation around their hosting contract(s) with 3rd party providers. The type of contract I wish to see is below: 1. Dedicated hosting- Managed environment 2. Co-Location- hosting allows a business to still own their own server equipment; however, instead of storing it in their o...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.10 s.4 s.5
Published
2024-06-05
Reference
FOI/202400395544
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister attending the memorial service for the late Alistair Darling: FOI release

Any electronic or postal correspondence that the Scottish Government holds regarding the First Minister attending the memorial service for the late Alistair Darling on 19 December 2023.

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.31 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-06-05
Reference
FOI/202300390476
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 Raigmore Inverness work records: EIR release

Street work notice/ opening notice for outside Seafield of Raigmore A96 Inverness IV2 7BS going back as far as possible.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-06-04
Reference
FOI/202400398700
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Provision of Interim Staff Services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 July 2023 – 30 September 2023 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer...

FOI withheld 80 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-06-04
Reference
FOI/202400398266
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Provision of Interim catering and admin Staff Services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North/South]. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 July 2023 – 30 September 2023 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for ...

FOI withheld 80 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-06-04
Reference
FOI/202400398269
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Bankruptcy Restriction Orders (BRO) evidence used as productions: FOI release

of all the Bankruptcy Restriction Orders (BRO) imposed and Bankruptcy Restriction Undertakings (BRU) accepted from 1st April 2008 to the 27th November 2013, how many contained criminal evidence (case related information) as productions. of all the Bankruptcy Restriction Orders (BRO) imposed and Bankruptcy Restriction U...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400411394
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) spend on office supplies: FOI release

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 and, if so, the duration of the extension? Has a decision been made yet on whether the contrac...

FOI released 75 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1S s.25(1)
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400410738
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland social media management: FOI release

Request for information 1: Do you use a social media management platform? Request for information 2: If so, what tools do you use? Request for information 3: What is your annual spend on a Social media management tool? Request for information 4: What dates does your contract with your current supplier end ( month & ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400410280
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of citizens who were refused discharge from their Protected Trust Deed (PTD) from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024: FOI release

How many citizens were refused discharge from their Protected Trust Deed (PTD) from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024? Can this info also show how many cases belonged to each Insolvency Practitioner. How much money was ingathered from citizens who failed to be discharged for their PTD from 01/04/2023 to 31/03/2024? If possible,...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.16
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400410736
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) telephony systems and storage providers: FOI release

1. Telephony and UC/ Collaboration a. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place b. When is your contract renewal date? c. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? d. Do you use Unified Communications or Collaboration tools , if so which ones? 2. Microsoft a) What Micros...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.3B s.3D
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400411441
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications systems and providers: FOI release

Mobile phones: Who is your current mobile phone provider? How many mobile connections? When is the contract up for renewal? How long do you contract for (24 or 36 months)? The email address of the primary contact for this contract? SIP Trunking: Have you implemented SIP? If yes, when does the contract expire? Who is...

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400411587
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications pertaining to gas contracts: FOI release

Communication with these (* listed below) related to contracts between them and the Scottish Government Bord Gáis Energy British Gas Centrica Business Solutions Centrica Energy Centrica Hive Dyno Rod PH Jones

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400412743
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Education Scotland Key GDPR requirements: FOI release

Information on key GDPR requirements specifically: Please advise who are Education Scotland’s ‘customers’, ‘stakeholders’ and ‘end users’? Please list individually under each heading – customers or stakeholders – what specific companies, agencies, third parties is being referred to?

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400411242
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information relating to Child Disability Payment (CDP) applicants: FOI release

The number of CDP applicants who died prior to the approval of their application in 2022 and in 2024. The date of when each applicant had applied for CDP. The date each application was approved. The date Social Security Scotland were informed about the applicant's death.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400410007
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Parking tickets issued to Transport Scotland vehicles in past 5 years: FOI release

You asked for Transport Scotland to confirm for the last five years how many parking tickets, speeding tickets and tickets for being in a bus lane have been issued for the government car service and Transport Scotland vehicles.

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.17
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400412229
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) spend on office supplies: FOI release

Information regarding spend on office supplies and associated products for financial years 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 & 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2024-06-03
Reference
FOI/202400410003
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Energy Consents Unit workforce: EIR release

The number of posts in the Energy Consents Unit, the banding of these posts and the FTE equivalent number of people on each band as at April 2024. The total operating budget allocated to the Energy Consents Unit for financial years (a) 2024/25, (b) 2023/24 and (c) 2022/23. The average number of working hours it took to...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-05-30
Reference
FOI/202400407617
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) spend on office supplies 2022 - 2024: FOI release

1) Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years. 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 2) Start date & duration of Contract? 3) Is there an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration of the extension? 4) Has a decision been made yet on wheth...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1S
Published
2024-05-30
Reference
FOI/202400410036
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost and attendees to Tartan week in New York 2024: FOI release

(1) How many people were sent on the trip [to New York for Tartan Week]? (2) Who were the people sent, and what were the duration of their stay (in date form, so xx/yy/2024 to aa/bb/2024)? (3) How much was spent sending people to New York for Tartan Week and other expenses on the trip – please include all spend, such...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-05-30
Reference
FOI/202400408728
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland spend on office supplies: FOI release

1. Spend on Office supplies and associated products for the below financial years. 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023 1st April 2023 – 31st March 20242. 2. Start date & duration of Contract? 3. Is there an extension clause in the contract and, if so, the duration of the extension? 4. Has a decision been made yet on w...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1S s.17
Published
2024-05-30
Reference
FOI/202400410008
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A720 City Bypass accidents and breakdowns: FOI release

In the past five years, how many accidents and breakdowns have been recorded on the entirety of the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720). Could this be broken down by i) year and ii) accident and iii) breakdown. If you only have the information for accidents, that is fine and I'm happy to withdraw the breakdowns element.

FOI not held 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2024-05-30
Reference
FOI/202400408731
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport