Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,947releases indexed
39,612attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,152partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,152 unclear 7,212 not held 3,084 released 1,545 already published 674 cost limit 611 clarification 350 withheld 242 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4973 s.20 4292 s.34(1) 3613 s.39(2) 3491 s.30 2904 s.17(1) 2786 s.25(1) 2401 s.10(4) 1993 s.11(2) 1576 s.29(1) 1184 s.2 1162 s.3 913

Timeline

2026-07 83 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,284 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 968 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 646 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 634 releases · 25.8 avg days
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21,947 matching releases

Appropriate level for local authorities to set penalty charge notices (“PCN”): FOI release

Regarding the conclusion reached that PCN levels needed to be raised in Scotland. Regarding the evidence supporting that decision. Detailing what methodology TS used in weighting the different consultation responses, for example a Local Authority as against individual respondents. Relevant to, all and any advice receiv...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300362203
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Office 365 licencing and Microsoft telephony questions: FOI release

O365 Licencing Questions: Which Microsoft O365 do you use eg E3, E5? Do you use the NHS-shared O365 tenant? Do you procure O365 licences through Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) or Cloud Service Provider (CSP). Who is your supplier? When is your licencing renewal date/anniversary for these services? Microsoft Tele...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358497
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Building Assessment: FOI release

Detail on how many buildings were in the pilot and how many have completed the SBA as at 13 February How many remediation plans have been put in place for buildings in the pilot scheme The exact status of the building at Stobcross Street (i.e. when the survey was completed and who is holding back it's release) Detail o...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300345076
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Monitoring and evaluation documents that relate to COP26 free travel pass: FOI release

All monitoring and evaluation documents that relate to COP26 free travel pass. If this information can not be provided, please could you provide any individual documents which relate to the monitoring and evaluation of the COP26 free travel pass for delegates. If this information can not be provided, could you tell me ...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300345243
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Ministers relating to Project Chestnut: FOI release

Any reports or briefings issued or submitted to ministers that would fall within 'Project Chestnut'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300363664
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Preparation of First Minister resignation: FOI release

How much has it cost the Scottish Government to move Nicola Sturgeon and her belongings out of Bute House in anticipation of the new First Minister moving in? Breakdown of these costs. Supply Nicola Sturgeon's diary of events in March up until she leaves her role as First Minister. Any correspondence (including emails,...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.12
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300346137
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Scottish Exchange Programme: FOI release

When is the Scottish Exchange Programme expected to be implemented? The total spent on the development of the Scottish Exchange Programme? Have any progress reports been conducted on the development of the Scottish Exchange Programme? Was there an expected implantation date for the development of the Scottish Exchange ...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300353313
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Young Persons' Concessionary Travel Scheme

You asked for the most recently held figures concerning the young persons' concessionary travel scheme, by local authority area.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300347360
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Existence of Fiscal Transfers

You asked for: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/539499/response/1290029/attach/4/FOI%2018%2003746%20response%20vA32853756.pdf? cookie_passthrough=1 I refer to the above FOI and the following sections. ”However, it is important to note that this figure does not represent a fiscal transfer from the rest of the U...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300353027
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A90 Perth to Dundee Safety - Safety Reports: EIR release

A copy of "the weekly safety reports for the A90 Dundee to Perth Dual Carriageway. From the start of Jan 2023, to the end of July 2023 carried out by the current contractor at the time".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300370193
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Foreign travel expenses of Clinical Director of NHS Scotland

You asked for the following information: how much the Clinical Director of NHS Scotland (Professor Jason Leitch) has spent on U.K. and foreign expenses travel (including taxi, train, flights, hotels, meals and subsistence) during the period April 2015-April 2022, and how many working days he spent at U.K. and interna...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300353692
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Special advisor fees for Deposit Return Scheme: FOI release

Is Harry Huyton a full time employee of the Scottish Government? If not what is his fee as Special Advisor for the Deposit Return Scheme.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300347334
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costings of events hosted at Bute House

You asked for: 1. A total, and breakdown on all costings related to entertainment hosted at Bute House over the past three years. This may include many events such as (but not limited to) engagements, receptions, drinks/lunches/dinners with guests/visitors, etc., broken down by year if possible. 2. A total on all spe...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300355692
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SSS occupancy levels in the Dundee headquarters

In relation to the balance of staff working from home/in the Dundee headquarters, please provide the SSS occupancy levels in the Dundee office in this calendar year. In relation to the Dundee HQ, please state how much was paid in calendar year 2022 in rent, rates, energy and maintenance.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300357607
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information around the 25% statement: EIR release

Responding to questions about the use of the discredited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe’s offshore wind potential, multiple Scottish Government ministers and FOI responses have described that statistic as “outdated”. A detailed report published by These Islands on 9th November 2022 demonstrated that the 25% ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300350262
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender recognition bill: FOI release

Which firm is being instructed to represent the Scottish government in the judicial review petition? Is it the Scottish government legal directorate or an external law firm? Which counsel have been instructed to represent the government in the judicial review petition? Please supply names and advocate stables. Please p...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.35 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300351736
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on health boards annual operating plans (AOP): FOI release

Correspondence on each of the following health board’s annual operating plans for 23/24 between the Scottish government and the following health boards: a. Greater Glasgow and Clyde b. Lothian c. Highland

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300368918
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Strategy for international education: FOI release

You asked for the following: When is the new ‘Strategy for international education’ expected to be implemented? The total spent on the new ‘Strategy for international education’? Have any progress reports been conducted on the development of the new ‘Strategy for international education’? Was there an expected implant...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300357263
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Child disability payment: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Can you please provide the current processing times for a change in circumstances for child disability payment. For applications currently being assessed, can you please confirm when these applications were submitted? Request for Information 2: Is there a deadline or a target with regard to ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354477
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Money pledged by the government specifically for long COVID care: FOI release

The amount of money pledged by the government specifically for long COVID care in Scotland for 2023/24. You have highlighted that by 'long COVID care' you mean money pledged specifically for treatment of, support for, or research into, long COVID.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354828
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2021-2022 Programme for Government - ‘invest £5 million: FOI release

You asked for 'In the 2021-2022 Programme for Government, there was a commitment to ‘invest £5 million a year over the course of this Parliament for universities, colleges, and community learning providers to purchase digital equipment’. As of the 18 May 2023, how much of the pledged £5 million has been invested into u...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300357264
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mental health counsellors (FTE): FOI release

You asked for: ‘How many mental health counsellors (FTE) have been appointed by colleges?’

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300357502
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Anti-Poverty Summit - May 2023: FOI release

The official date that Scotland Secretary Alister Jack was sent an invitation to attend the Anti-Poverty Summit. Please also provide the correspondence that was sent to his office and the reply the Scottish Government received. If Jack wasn't the one who the invite was addressed to then please still include the date an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.27(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354856
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government passes lost or stolen: FOI release

On how many occasions, was a pass to enter Scottish Government premises at the sites listed below- reported lost or stolen, between August 1st 2022 and August 1st 2023? Sites: St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh Victoria Quay, Edinburgh Soughton House, Edinburgh Bute House, Edinburgh Atlantic Quay, Glasgow If this info...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300373625
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills