Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,204releases indexed
40,030attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,263partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-24newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,263 unclear 7,267 not held 3,132 released 1,563 already published 678 cost limit 618 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5043 s.20 4349 s.34(1) 3660 s.39(2) 3538 s.30 2937 s.17(1) 2833 s.25(1) 2440 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1198 s.2 1182 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 340 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 1,290 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,204 matching releases

The total costs of all tickets purchased by the Government for particular major arts events: FOI release

You asked for the total costs of all tickets purchased by the Scottish Government for the following events in between 1st July and 30th August 2022: 1. Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2. Edinburgh International Festival 3. Edinburgh Film Festival 4. Edinburgh International Book Festival 5. Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-10-21
Reference
FOI/202200317772
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Equality legislation and funding of events from Creative Scotland in Festival 75: FOI release

You asked who would hold overall responsibility for appointments, impact on community standards and Equality Legislation matters regarding 75 Festival Funds. You also asked which events received most funding from Creative Scotland in Festival 75 and which received least funding, and what overall funding was provided b...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-20
Reference
FOI/202200314804
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Equality and rights, Public sector

How much money the Government has spent on combatting modern day slavery, people trafficking and sexual exploitation between 2018 and 2022 : FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on combatting modern slavery with a breakdown per year between 2018-2022? 2. Breakdown on what the money was spent on? 3. What money has the Scottish government earmarked for helping to combat Modern slavery?

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-20
Reference
FOI/202200314583
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, International, +2 more … Law and order, Public sector

Information on grant funding for the Think Positive project between 2018 - 2022: FOI release

1. Could you please confirm grant funding by the Scottish Government to Think Positive for the academic years 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22. 2. Can you please provide information on future funding plans that the Scottish Government has for Think Positive?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-19
Reference
FOI/202200315583
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scotland's Redress Scheme: FOI release

You asked the following questions, and I have undernoted the response to each question for ease of reference: 1/ How many applications have been made for redress since the scheme was set up? 2/ How many of these applications have been forwarded to Redress Scotland by the Scottish Government for consideration? 3/ How...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-19
Reference
FOI/202200315214
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

The use of Ivermectin in treating Covid- 19: FOI release

“Has the directorate ever discussed the use of Ivermectin as a treatment for Covid-19 and if so what were the conclusions around its use in Scotland.“

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-19
Reference
FOI/202200316459
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Visit of Michelle O'Neill to Bute House and meeting with First Minister: FOI release

On May 20 this year, Michelle O'Neill MLA visited the First Minister at Bute House. https://www.gov.scot/news/first-minister-meets-michelle-oneill-mla/ Please supply all items of information generated by the First Minister, her officials and special advisers in relation to the arranging of this meeting, its conduct and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-19
Reference
FOI/202200312323
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Palliative and end of life care: FOI release

1. What progress has been made on developing a new national strategy for palliative and end of life care? When does the Scottish Government expect to publish its new national strategy? 2. What preparatory work began in 2021 to create a new NHS National Pharmaceutical Agency? What progress has been made on these plans ...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-10-19
Reference
FOI/202200313502
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Health Board operation of Workforce Policies: FOI Review

Thank you for your review request dated 15 September 2022 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). You have requested a review of point 3 of your original request (ref 202200316244) which is as follows: When was the last meeting held between the Cabinet Secretary and appropriate representation from...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200320792 Review of 202200316244
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The inspection of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS): FOI release

It has been made public that HM Fire Service Inspectorate (HMFSI) Scotland has been commissioned by the NI Health Minister Northern Ireland, to undertake an independent inspection of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). As a result of the above announcement, the following matters are requested under the F...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.8 s.9 s.10
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200317405
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

The Government's pledge to fund ninety graduates to complete an MSc in Educational Psychology between 2018-2021: FOI release

In May 2018 the Scottish Government pledged £4 million in funding over 3 years for 90 graduates to complete a MSc in Educational Psychology. The funding from 2018-19 to 2020-21 will include a Scottish government contribution of £2.85 million, including nearly £1.5 million from the Attainment Scotland Fund, and £1.35 mi...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.1 s.2
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200316572
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Food for Thought Education Fund: FOI release

In relation to interest in Education Scotland’s Food for Thought: Education Fund (Phase 9). "Under the freedom of Information Act, can you tell us what percentage of successful applicants came from the Local Authority sector / Private Sector / Voluntary Sector".

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200316710
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

A Rural Visa Pilot: FOI release

The following information: As of 7 September 2021, has the Scottish Government developed and submitted a joint proposal to take forward a Rural Visa pilot. If not, can you please provide an update on this?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200315281
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland existing contract register: FOI release

“I would like to submit a request for some information from the organisation, in relation to their contract’s register. The FULL contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: 1. Contract Reference -Unique reference num...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-17
Reference
FOI/202200316392
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Independence spending 2014 – June 2022: FOI release

Since the SNP have been in power in the Scottish Government how much money have they spent on their pursuit of independence? Departments/staff, the 2014 referendum, opinion polls, and the new campaign started this month. Has this money come from Scottish Government budget or out of the SNP own finances?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-10-17
Reference
FOI/202200306332
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry expenditure on equality, diversity, and inclusivity: FOI release

Please can your organisation provide in Excel CSV format, the following information: a) The number of roles in your association (expressed in numbers of FTE), that are mainly or exclusively focussed on issues of equality, diversity, or inclusivity. For example, this could include (amongst other guises) “EDI officers” o...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-12
Reference
FOI/202200320253
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Trade Union Congress correspondence: FOI release

Email correspondence between the Scottish Trade Union Congress and the Scottish Government pertaining to meetings between these two bodies on the 21st of June 2022 and 20th July 2022. Any physical notes that were taken in the meetings between the Scottish Trade Union Congress and Scottish Government officials on the 21...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-12
Reference
FOI/202200318786
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Expenditure on equality, diversity, and inclusivity: FOI release

information regarding expenditure on equality, diversity, and inclusivity. You requested that this be provided in Excel CSV format.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-12
Reference
FOI/202200320129
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statutory Offences of Causing Death by Driving: FOI release

Scottish Ministers’ correspondence (including emails, letters, attachments to emails, meetings and records of phone calls) with the Scottish Sentencing Council regarding their consultation on Statutory Offences of Causing Death by Driving. You requested all correspondence including any meetings with Scottish Ministers ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-12
Reference
FOI/202200318672
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of staff who are contractual home workers: FOI release

1. The number of staff that currently work employed by the organisation that are contractual home workers. 2. The number of contractual home workers employed by the organisation in each of the last three financial years: 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2022-10-12
Reference
FOI/202200318296
Directorate
Topic
Public sector