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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Scottish Government Council of Economic Advisors: FOI release

1. The last time the Scottish Government’s Council of Economic Advisors met 2. The minutes of all meeting of the Council since March 2021 3. The number personnel changes to the Council since March 2021 4. The number of times that Scottish Government Ministers have met with the Council since March 2021

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300372082
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Applications received for animal rehoming licensing: FOI release

1. Have the government received any applications seeking animal rehoming activities (rehoming) licences from applicants neither residing nor having a place of business in Scotland? 2. The number of rehoming licences Scottish Ministers have issued since the 2021 regulations came into force? 3. What is the typical role(s...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.4
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368569
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Enterprise organisations compliance with climate change and sustainable tourism legislation: EIR release

Highlands and Islands Enterprise did not calculate the carbon footprint of the NC500 or the Sutherland Space Hub prior to them being sold to the private sector. Please advise under FOI what action the Scottish Government takes to ensure that the enterprise organisations act in a manner which is compatible with the legi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.44
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368956
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government’s Emergency Budget Review (EBR): FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including ministers, civil servants and officials regarding the £33m deferred from the agricultural budget during the Scottish Government’s Emergency Budget Review (EBR) in 2022, mentioned here: https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/23499840.nfus-hunt-...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.27 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368359
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Football clubs in receipt of interest free loans: FOI release

The following Scottish Football Clubs received interest free loans from the Scottish Government to help with the effects of Covid - 19 Aberdeen Heart of Midlothian Hibernian Kilmarnock Motherwell Rangers Ross County St Mirren How much is still owed to the Scottish Government by each team as of 1 August 2023 ?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369404
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government credit card transactions: FOI release

I note that on the list of credit card transactions using a so called government credit card, one of the transactions relates to the cost of a driving theory test. A government spokesman has stated that the cards are not for personal use and that there is a robust authorisation and regular auditing to monitor their use...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370876
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Government employees working from home: FOI release

1. Can you please provide data to confirm the number and percentage of Scottish Government employees who routinely, partly or permanently work from home for the years 2018 and 2022 and 2023 currently? 2) Does the Scottish Government have a policy to encourage staff to return to work based in the office?

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370126
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Contracts or agreements between Scottish Government and airline service providers: FOI release

1. Please provide details on any contracts or agreements in place between the Scottish Government and airline service providers. This can include any PSO agreements that are in place. 2. Please provide details of any monies paid to any aviation service firms, regardless of roles they have fulfilled, in way of state aid...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300371415
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Legal costs associated the Alcohol Minimum Pricing court actions: FOI release

Please provide the total cost to the Scottish Government of resisting legal action by the Scottish Whiskey Association against minimum alcohol pricing, as per the below decision. https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/uksc/2017/76 If only partial costs can be provided, such as external legal fees, please provide thi...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368899
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) Agency staff costs: FOI release

The following information related to Agency staff: 1. Please advise the total spend on recruitment agencies in the 2022-2023 financial year? - Please breakdown both spend on the agency that finds candidates for job vacancies and agencies that supply temporary staff ? 2. Please advise what the temporary agency spend ...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368257
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial car costs over last 5 years: FOI release

How much money has been spent overall on the ministerial car service over the last five years with a breakdown by year and what the money was spent on? Full list of ministerial vehicles currently used, including how often they have been used over the last two years. How much money is spent on average per every minister...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369293
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Public relations spend on Low Emissions Zones: FOI release

The amount of money spent on external public relations firms (eg. the Big Partnership) relating to Low Emissions Zones in Scotland in 2022/23 and 2023 to date (4 August 2023). Including name of external company, sum in question, date and general nature of work carried out.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370001
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Merger of social care and mental health directorate KMPG involvement: FOI release

Any report produced by KPMG regarding the merger of the government's social care and mental health directorates. Please provide any powerpoints, briefings or summaries that covers KPMG's recommendations. Please state: a) How much the Scottish Government paid for this work b) How long KPMG was engaged on this project

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.25(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368919
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

River spey fishery board license: EIR release

You asked if the River Spey Fishery Board were recently granted a license to catch and cull perch out of loch Insh, using nets.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300372128
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Questions relating to work on "Building a New Scotland" document: FOI release

With respect to the team of civil servants working on the Building a New Scotland series of papers, please disclose: The number civil servants working on the papers as of 28th July 2023 The number of civil servants who have asked to be redeployed away from the writing of the Building a New Scotland series of papers, i...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368947
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Building a new Scotland, Public sector

Guidance and protocol of abortions: FOI release

1. The number of persons born alive as a result of termination (abortion) in NHS facilities in Scotland, annualised between 2018-2023 inclusive. 2. The median age in weeks of persons born alive as a result of termination (abortion) in NHS facilities in Scotland, annualised between 2018-2023 inclusive. 3. The median per...

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300372609
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

National care service co-design events: FOI release

1. How many tickets were allocated for these sold-out online National Care Service co-design events on August 22 and August 29. 2. The names of the people who have been allocated the tickets for each event and the organisations they represent. 3. On May 9, Maree Todd said arrangements would be made for MSPs to observe ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369741
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Baby Box complaints: FOI release

The number of complaints received with regards to the Scottish Government's baby box since its launch, with a breakdown by year.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370081
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

The average tendered price per unit provided in Housing Tender Return Forms for the construction of homes for social rent which have been awarded funding through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. Information should show the average price per unit for each quarter from Quarter 1 in 2021 to Quarter 1 in 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370665
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Money allocated as part of CO2 utilisation challenge fund: FOI release

Amount of money allocated and to what projects that has been allocated as part of the C02 utilisation challenge fund since its announcement.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369643
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Claimed government expenses: FOI release

Expenses claimed by the Scottish government. In particular relating to two yoga classes on the 23rd October 2021 and 12th December 2021 both charged at £65. I would like to know why this was accepted as a legitimate expense and how many people have claimed this amount.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370740
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sentencing Under 25 Guidelines: FOI release

Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minister (through their Scottish Government email) regarding the Sentencing young people guidelines. Please provide all correspondence between 1 January 2023 and the present date. Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300359648
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Number of draft versions of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill: FOI release

A list of the number of drafts/versions of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill Policy Memorandum and Explanatory Notes and first draft of each document.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
FOI/202300364441
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Public relations and communications: FOI release

Information about our expenditure on public relations and communications for the financial year 2022-2023. 1. For the years 2022-2023 how much was spent on external companies to handle public relations and communications? Please provide: The total cost 2022-2023 financial year. The amount of money paid to each firm ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
FOI/202300368121
Directorate
Topic
Public sector