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

Spend on external public relations (PR) and communications firms: FOI release

“The amount spent by the Scottish Government on using outside PR/communications firms in the last three years. Please break this down by year. Please include details of the firms used (including name), how much they were paid and projects they were hired to work on.”

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-28
Reference
FOI/202200282462
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) ICT information and organogram: FOI release

The most recent (2021 onwards) versions of the following documents, or if not available when these documents are planned to be published: 1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy - The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that presents the structure of the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-28
Reference
FOI/202200282672
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Engagements relating to non-domestic rates on small-scale hydro schemes: FOI release

all information held by the Scottish Government regarding a meeting held between Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, as well as briefing in advance of his meeting, on 2nd September 2021 with the British Hydropower Association amongst others – a meeting relating to non-domestic ra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 s.3 s.30 s.5 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-25
Reference
FOI/202200281537
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of employees within Education Scotland offices: FOI release

I can see from your 2020/21 report that there are 369 staff (8 Senior Civil Servants, 312 other permanent staff, and 49 other staff). Would you be able to give me a breakdown on how many of these categories of staff are based in (i) Aberdeen, (ii) Dundee, (iii) Glasgow, (iv) Inverness, and (v) Livingston?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200286241
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Breakdown of Right to Rectification applications: FOI release

The number of Right to Rectification applications the Scottish Government have received in the last 5 years, with a breakdown of each year.

FOI not held 40 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200287275
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Preparations for a future independence referendum: FOI release

1. How many hours are being used each week/month by Scottish Government civil servants working on preparations for an independence referendum and on preparation for independence? 2. What is the cost in salaries per week/month of this work? 3. Which departments of the Scottish Government has each individual civil servan...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200281545
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the nationalisation of ScotRail between 2016 to 2022: FOI release

1. All meetings held by the Scottish Government on the nationalization of ScotRail between 2016 and 2022. 2. All correspondence conducted by the Scottish Government regarding the nationalization of ScotRail between 2016 and 2022. 3. All advice given to the Scottish Government regarding the nationalization of ScotRail b...

FOI clarification 80 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27 s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200270246
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Recruitment process for Chief Pharmaceutical Officer post: FOI release

The following information in relation to the recruitment of the Scottish Government Chief Pharmaceutical Officer: 1) The number of applicants for the post. 2) The number of people shortlisted for the post. 3) The number of people who attended interview for the post. 4) The job titles of those on the interview panel for...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200285611
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) Lifetime Allowance Excesses data: FOI release

1. For the most recent year available, what is the highest pension entitlement (projected pension in payment) in the SPPS of any member be they active, deferred or retired? 2. If it differs, what is the highest value of CETV of any member? 3. How many members, by year from 2015-2022, had potential breaches of the AA li...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200282676
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland CCTV equipment: FOI release

Please may you tell me if Transport Scotland owns or uses any CCTV equipment manufactured by Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd)?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200279678
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings between ministers and representatives of the Jewish community: FOI release

Under FOI legislation I would like to obtain the following information: Any meetings the First Minister and Scottish Government ministers have had with members of the Jewish community from May 2021 to this date and the issues raised during these meetings.

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200270344
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications regarding Water Industry Commission to set minimum water charges: EIR release

All communications, minutes and other notes of discussions within the Scottish Government on the issue of the powers of the Water Industry Commission to set minimum water charge levels in addition to charge caps and to establish a minimum income expectation on Scottish Water as part of the 2021/27 regulatory period.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200272110
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information concerning Scottish Inshore Fisheries Strategy 2015: EIR release

"With reference to OUTCOME 2 of the Scottish Inshore Fisheries Strategy 2015:- 1. What specific vessel monitoring, if any, has been put in place by Marine Scotland between 2015 and 2022 to 'provide good quality information on the footprint of inshore fishing'? n.b. we are looking for work that has been specifically com...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.7 s.10(4)
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200282744
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Health and Social Care Review business case regarding transfer of child services: FOI release

The business case for the health and social care review particularly around transfer of child services. All correspondence on the business case (or similar document containing a business case). Any options appraisal or confirm there isn’t one; and Correspondence from Nicola Sturgeon and Kevin Stewart on the review from...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1)
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200280009
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Reaching 100% Scottish Broadband Interim Voucher Scheme (IVS): FOI release

1. As of 11 February 2022: a. What is the total sum the Scottish Government has paid out to provide interim vouchers worth up to £400 to properties within i) LOT 1; ii) LOT 2: iii) LOT 3? b. How many households have applied for the interim voucher within i) LOT 1; ii) LOT 2; iii) LOT 3? c. How many households are eligi...

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.5
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200280013
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Reaching 100% Scottish Broadband Main Voucher Scheme (MVS): FOI release

1. As of 11 February 2022: a. What is the total sum the Scottish Government has paid out to provide main vouchers worth up to £5,000 to properties within i) LOT 1; ii) LOT 2: iii) LOT 3? b. How many households have applied for the main voucher within i) LOT 1; ii) LOT 2; iii) LOT 3? c. How many households are eligible ...

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.4
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200280014
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

National Entitlement Card and Young Persons Free Bus Travel Scheme statistics: FOI release

1. Number of applications for a new youth National entitlement card for free travel. 2. Number of approved applications on first attempt. 3. Average number of attempts for an application to be approved. 4. Average time from an application being submitted to approved. 5. Average help desk response times in relation to t...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.6 s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200282067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Fire Alarms advertising campaign: FOI release

1. How much money did the Scottish Government spend on adverts promoting the new fire alarm rules which came in on February 1? 2. List all of the adverts the Scottish Government took out, what dates they were active and what format they were in? 3. Price for each advert? 4. All correspondence between the Scot Gov and t...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33 s.33(1) s.12
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200281993
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Independence referendum Section 30 order: FOI release

Since the independence referendum in 2014, the dates that the Scottish Government has formally requested a Section 30 order to allow them the power to hold an independence referendum on the subject of Scotland becoming an independent country.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200280916
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill details: FOI release

1. Could you please tell me on what date the Bill to reform the Gender Recognition Act was lodged with the Presiding Officer? 2. Also, on what date(s) did the Presiding Officer and the Scottish Ministers sign a statement on legislative competence of the Bill?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200283615
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Personnel in specific Marine Scotland business areas: FOI release

“There have been major changes in personnel at Marine Scotland Aquaculture and Wild/recreational fish sections. Please could you provide a list of contacts and their areas of responsibility? Please also could you provide the name of the head of Marine Scotland Science?”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200283087
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Work and skills

Response options to ethnic group survey questions: FOI release

Do the Scottish Government assume that anyone who answers 'other British' must be from one of the non-Scottish sub-nations or does it not make any interpretation of the answer? Can you please advise as to what the intended purpose for using 'other British' is and how it is used statistically?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200277553
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector