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

GDPR principles including the principle of Data Minimization: FOI release

1. (Part 1) Details of who is the data controller for the Scottish Government questionnaire which includes the controversial sex questions being asked of pupils in S4-S6. (Part 2) What checks were taken to ensure that the survey adheres to all GDPR principles including the principle of Data Minimization. (Part 3) Speci...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202200276495
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Airbnb accommodation in excess of £500: FOI release

In relation to the September 2021 transparency data release on credit card payments over £500, there is an entry of more than £500 for Airbnb accomodation. Can you please provide any further information about the purpose of the purchase, location, Airbnb listing and justification?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202200275984
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Governance and management of South Lanarkshire and Glasgow Clyde colleges: FOI release

1. Please confirm what action the Scottish Government has taken in relation to the current governance crisis in South Lanarkshire College. 2. Please confirm what action the Scottish Government took in relation to the governance crisis in Clyde College in 2015? 3. Please confirm what role the current Principal of South ...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202200275968
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Breakdown of £100 million support for hospitality businesses: FOI release

Details about when and how since mid - December 2021 a £100million fund earmarked for hospitality was distributed.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202200274828
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government marketing spend on YouTube: FOI release

"To ask how much the Scottish Government pay to YouTube annually" as part of your original request registered under our reference number 202200269311. Following a request for clarification, you asked for: "IE the annual payment to YouTube Is it a one off payment Does it come out of taxpayers expenditure Is it budgeted...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202200279001
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Preparatory work on referendum on Scottish independence: FOI release

During a television interview yesterday, the First Minister said (of a referendum on Scottish independence) “The preparatory work for that is underway right now. We haven’t decided on the date that we would seek to introduce the Bill. We’ll decide that in the coming weeks." "But my intention is to take the steps that w...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202200275025
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence on due diligence process regarding Tata Steel and Liberty Steel agreement: FOI release

1. Any copies or internal and external correspondence discussing the due diligence process and outcome, received by the Scottish Government around the Dalzell deal brokered by the Scottish Government between Tata Steel and Liberty Steel. 2. Any copies of the advice since March 2021 covering due diligence of this year a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 8 attachments
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202100264823
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communication with Educational Institute of Scotland regarding face coverings: FOI release

Any written communication (letter, email or any other form) between the EIS (The Educational Institute of Scotland, 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BH) and the Scottish Government on the subject of face coverings in schools between 1 Jan 2021 and 21 Oct 2021.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100249720
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) CCTV equipment: FOI release

“Please may you tell me if Accountant in Bankruptcy owns or uses any CCTV equipment manufactured by Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd)?”

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200278278
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100248056 "Marine Scotland Compliance's submissions to the Procurator Fiscal relating to all cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas and areas subject to mandatory fishing areas (seasonal and/or permanent) which have been heard in court in 2020 and in 2021 to date, a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.34 s.2(1) s.20 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200271010 review of 202100248056
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Total cost associated with the International Office Network: FOI release

Annual total operating costs for each international office The number of staff who work at each office What performance measures there are in each office to (a) monitor their effective, (b) ensure they are achieving their objectives and (c) provide value for money Actions which have been carried out by each office that...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100250152
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Median formula pay increase percentages for public sector employees: FOI release

The percentage pay rise awarded to Scotland's councillors for each of the following years - under the 'median formula pay increase for all public sector employees in Scotland' introduced by Scottish Ministers in 2017: 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

FOI released 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200277852
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Energy Directorate consultancy fees: FOI release

Consultancy fees - Energy Directorate only Please can you state the amount paid in fees to the following companies in the fiscal years 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/2019, 2019/20 and 2020/21 by project, naming and giving the purpose of each project. Deloitte Teneo Grant Thornton Ernst & Young KPMG PwC BDO Johnston Carmichael

FOI unclear 75 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100262408
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Terms of grant given to About Dementia: FOI release

Information regarding the terms given to About Dementia (part of Age Scotland) for the financial years 2021/22 and 2022/23.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200274955
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence both to and from Nicola Sturgeon, from 2008-2009, regarding planning and construction of the building and the purchase of the site where the hospital would be built for the new hospital in Glasgow which is now known as The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. 2. Please provide copie...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100265332
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland social media advertising spend: FOI release

Information relating to social media spending: "Please include the information for each of the following periods; 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22: The total spend by the organisation on social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)"

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200275650
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish cluster of carbon capture and utilisation (CCUS) sites: EIR release

1. Between July 14th and October 14th how many correspondences were made between the Scottish Government, or Scottish Government Ministers, or Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries, or the Deputy First Minister with BEIS Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng in relation to a Scottish cluster of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100262134
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding received regarding building safety: EIR release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government received via Barnett consequentials as a result of UK Government funding for cladding remediation and other building safety work following the Grenfell Tower? 2. How much of this money has the Scottish government spent on building safety work? Please can you provide a break...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200272659
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Location of Lay-by managed by Transport Scotland: EIR release

For information regarding all the lay-bys managed by Transport Scotland. I am mainly looking for the locations of them. However any information you can provide would be very helpful and much appreciated.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100267655
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Contributors to the Redress Scotland scheme: FOI release

1) The number of groups (i.e. charities, local authorities and care providers) to contribute to the Redress Scotland scheme for survivors of abuse. 2) The number of groups who refused to pay into the scheme. 3) Correspondence between Redress Scotland and/or the Scottish Government in relation to requests for contributi...

FOI cost limit 45 score 10 working days correspondence meetings spending s.4 s.12
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200277481
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Civil Service employee mental health related sick leave statistics: FOI release

In each of the past ten years, how many Scottish Civil Service employees have been absent from work due to mental health related conditions? Please also indicate what proportion of the total workforce this constituted in each year. Of those absent from work, how many were on long-term sick leave in each year and what w...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1)
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200273589
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Covid-19 vaccine roll out for children: FOI release

A Your representation in the consultation about and the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, specifically to children i) Please send a copy of your job description as well as details of all your responsibilities to the Scottish Government and to the people of Scotland in your role as Chief Medical Officer ii) Ple...

FOI unclear 55 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100267265
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

St Andrew's house electricity costs: FOI release

Why the lighting in St Andrew's House was on at 21:00 during the week and to determine the cost of electricity at St Andrew's House over the last three years.

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100265582
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Low Income Pandemic Payments: FOI release

The total allocation for the Low Income Pandemic Payment set by the Scottish Government, how much was circulated by local councils, and how much if any went unallocated/and what happened to this.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200278794
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) funding for charities: FOI release

The following in relation to funding for charities and third sector organisations: Please provide the following information for 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21: The value of grants made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years separately, and list all...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200277469
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector