Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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1,336 matching releases

Former Finance Secretary salary: FOI release

Is the Scottish Taxpayer still paying the salary of disgraced MSP Derek Mackay, is he still on the payroll?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-04-21
Reference
FOI/202000026753
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Mr Mackay and subsequent resignation: FOI review

1) Any record of the meeting in which Derek Mackay ‘resigned verbally’ from Government on 5/6th February 2020 (according to Scottish Government quote here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18225904.shock-fms-office-admits-no-mackayresignationletter/). This might take the form of emails, attachments, typed or handwr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020475
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's ministerial vehicle fleet breakdown: FOI release

You asked for the total number of vehicles in the Government's ministerial fleet broken down by make, model, fuel type and mileage, over the last 3 financial years.

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000019807
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Flights taken, routes & cost taken in last three financial years: FOI release

1) The number of flights taken by Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers broken down by the last three financial years 2) The routes Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers have flown broken down by the last three financial years 3) The cost of any flights taken by Scottish ...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000019787
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Single use plastic purchases: FOI release

I. How many bin liners were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years. In relation to above, how many of the purchased bin liners were biodegradable. II. How many plastic cups were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000019838
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government and Cycle to Work related questions: FOI release

You asked for:- I. Are any Scottish Government ministers enrolled in the Scottish Parliament Cycle to Work scheme. If so please provide details of who, and what they receive as part of the scheme. II. Does the Scottish Government have a cycle to work scheme, or anything similar for staff members and ministers? If so ...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-27
Reference
FOI/202000019862
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Former Finance Secretary Resignation: FOI release

The times of discussions between Derek Mackay and Nicola Sturgeon or her advisers (making clear which: Ms Sturgeon or advisers) on February 5 or 6 2020, and please provide the time Mr Mackay resigned (verbally or in writing, and please state which).

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000016710
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Further correspondence from 5th to 12th of February regarding Mr Mackay: FOI release

1) Please provide all correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish Government special advisers, her Chief of Staff and private office in relation to allegations about the conduct Derek Mackay and subsequently his resignation from government between noon on 5 February and 12 February 2020. 2) Please provide all ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.39(1) s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000015900
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence from 5th of February regarding Mr Mackay: FOI release

Could you please provide me with the following under freedom of information legislation? 1) Details of email and text communications between the first minister, deputy first minister, Derek Mackay and government advisors on 05 February 2020 relating to a story in the Scottish Sun about Mr Mackay 2) Any communication ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-09
Reference
FOI/202000015331
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence of a news article regarding Mr Mackay and subsequent resignation: FOI release

Please provide all information (eg, emails, texts, and phone records showing times and numbers called and/or times and numbers of calls received) relating to communications between Scottish Government officials, ministers and advisers; or between Scottish Government officials, ministers and advisers, and external indiv...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.39(1) s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-09
Reference
FOI/202000015634
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Instances of an illegal substance found in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

You asked “How many times illegal drugs have been found on site in Scottish Government buildings in the last 3 years. Please break this information down by year and building. This should include St Andrews House, Victoria Quay, Atlantic Quay and Saughton House. Could you also please state where on the premises drugs we...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000017080
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Bute House gas, electricity and residential information: FOI release

You asked for: Gas bill from December 2018 until December 2019 for Bute House. Electric bill for Bute House from December 2018 until December 2019. Number of permanent residents at Bute House from December 2018 until December 2019.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000012634
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

The Government Car Service (Scotland) 2019: FOI release

How many chauffeur cars the Scottish Government has used in 2019 and how many were in Diesel cars.

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-31
Reference
FOI/202000011158
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Electronic devices issued to Scottish Government employees reported lost or stolen: FOI release

You asked: “In each of the past five years, how many electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc) issued to staff have been lost or stolen? How much money was spent on replacing these devices?”

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/202000011612
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

The Scottish Government Complaints Handling Procedure: FOI release

You asked for: (i) I respectfully wondered as FOI query please if there was perhaps a record of any of you good and heavily overloaded people, endlessly and knowingly being placed in an impossible position, being excused, even just once, from the overall requirement to note and to file only all complaints received fro...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/201900005427
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Children and young people at work guidance and correspondence: FOI review

'is there perhaps a record of any of you ever at any time so far having discussed the problem of making government offices safe neutral mother woman and child friendly spaces especially at Christmas time? In future?’

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02500 Review
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) funding correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all internal Scottish Government correspondence on the subject of or relating to the announcement in the following news release: https://news.gov.scot/news/gbp-60m-for-michelin-scotland-innovation-parc This should include but not be limited to ministers, officials, special advisers and press/comms staff.

FOI released 95 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02599
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

United Nations 25th Conference of the Parties (COP 25): FOI release

Please tell me the mode of transport used by Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham to travel to the Under2 Coalition climate change summit in December 2019

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2020-01-07
Reference
FOI/201900009136
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Beatrice Wishart MSP meetings and meeting requests: FOI release

The dates of all meetings that have taken place and a list of all meeting requests between Beatrice Wishart MSP and Scottish Government ministers and cabinet secretaries?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-12-20
Reference
FOI/201900008040
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister media appearances: FOI release

You asked for The total sums of media appearance fees paid to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for media appearances (i.e. television and radio) since she took up her office in 2014. Please brake down by years.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006007
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Various questions relating to the Government Car Service (Scotland): FOI release

You asked for specific information relating to the Government Car Service (Scotland) fleet: 1. The size of the current Government Car Service (Scotland) fleet. 2. A breakdown of the vehicle models. 3. When each vehicle was delivered to the Government Car Service (Scotland). 4. The cost to maintain the fleet in the pas...

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.5
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006129
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government vehicle purchases: FOI release

You asked us to tell you how much the ministers department has spent on new vehicles since the start of April 2018 and which cars, make and model and how much on each.

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006210
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport