Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Cost of preparing Building a New Scotland publication: FOI release

1. How much money was spent on writing and developing the Building a New Scotland- A stronger economy with independence prospectus? Breakdown of these costs. 2. How much money was spent on writing and developing the second independence and first independence prospectuses in the series and breakdown of these costs? 3....

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200325194
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

External review carried out by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: FOI release

Information contained in all communications, discussions, documents and meetings within the Scottish Government and with any other public authority or person in relation to the external review to be carried out by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (of allegations and disclosures and material in relation to actions carried ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200334659
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity trip to Isle of Rum: FOI release

Full spend breakdown of the minister Lorna Slater MSPs trip to the Isle of Rum in May 2023. This breakdown should include the cost of chartering the boat for the return crossing, and any transport to from the departure and arrival points. Including any transfer from the ministers residence.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300356284
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2021 results of the People Survey for the Directorate for Local Government and Housing: FOI release

The 2021 results of the People Survey for the Directorate for Local Government and Housing. Where they exist, the 2021 results of the People Survey for the Units and Divisions within Directorate for Local Government and Housing. The template questionnaire for the 2022 People Survey. The date at which the Scottish Gover...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300342228
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Current ten day COVID isolation guidance: FOI release

All discussions between the Scottish First Minister and health advisors (SMO, NCA, SAGE, UK Government) regarding the advice pertaining to reaching the current ten day covid isolation guidance. Copies of minutes / records of decisions that state where the First Minister has decided to retain the ten day covid isolation...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202100268614
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence that mentions BBC journalist Sarah Smith: FOI release

Please provide all emails or correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon, her office, civil servants and James Dornan MSP and his office that mention BBC journalist Sarah Smith from January and February this year. Please provide any internal Scottish Government emails or correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and other memb...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202200285489
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to miscarriage of justice: FOI release

In each of the last six financial years (2018-2023 inclusive) how many cases sent to the Appeal Court have resulted in decisions of miscarriage of justice? Please break the figures down to show the types of crime that those concerned had been wrongfully convicted of. Of these, how many people in each year were released...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.13 s.38(1)
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
FOI/202300374449
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Supreme Court case on which judgement has been delivered on 23rd November: FOI release

I write in regard to the Supreme Court case on which judgement has been delivered today, about whether the Scottish Parliament can hold an independence referendum without Westminster’s approval. What were the legal costs of this case to the Scottish Government and/or the Scottish National Party?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202200331639
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of Draft Referendum Bill to the Supreme Court: FOI release

Please could I request, under Freedom of Information laws, the costs relating to the Scottish Government’s reference of the Draft Referendum Bill to the Supreme Court. If you can provide the total cost for the reference, as well as any breakdown you are able to provide (such as lawyers fees, staff cost, etc).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202200331719
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Supreme Court costs (accommodation/travel/subsistence): FOI release

In relation to the costs associated with the Lord Advocate’s referral to the Supreme Court (https://www.gov.scot/publications/independence-referendum-supreme-court-referral-legal-costs/) could you please provide a full breakdown of the travel and subsistence costs. For all accommodation costs, please confirm who the a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.39(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202200335464
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 costs: FOI release

COVID-19 costs, split by financial year: The total money spent by the Scottish Government on COVID-19 and the COVID-19 response from 01/01/2020 to 25/04/2023. The total money spent by the Scottish Government on COVID-19 related furlough from 01/01/2020 to 25/04/2023. The total money spent by the Scottish Government on...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202300353463
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Trade and Tom Hunter Foundation: FOI release

All correspondence between Ivan McKee, Minister for Trade, Innovation and his civil servants, and Tom Hunter of the Hunter Foundation. I am looking for copies of all letters, emails, minutes of meetings, presentations, reports, and messages via Whatsapp, Signal or similar from April 2019 until May 2021.

FOI not held 70 score 332 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202100210817
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Calibration data for HADECS M90 system: FOI release

Information identified in points 4/5 of the 'HADECS - frequently asked questions' document. https://www.theforthbridges.org/plan-your-journey/road-user-guide/hadecs-frequently-asked-questions Linked as part of the Transport Scotland news publication https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/m90-camera-system-to-be-introdu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.35(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200302416
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Covid discussions of New Year and travel to England: FOI release

Details of all correspondence, including emails and notes of meetings, between the Scottish Government/Government Ministers and relevant bodies/organisations that led to the decision taken by the Scottish Government/First Minister on December 28, 2021, to ask people living in Scotland not to cross the border into Engla...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202300339444
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding provided to local authorities: FOI release

Your original request was to ask the Scottish Government in the past 5 years what funding provided to local authorities, relevant to both infrastructure and regeneration, has Inverclyde Council (1) bid for and received/rejected. (2) not applied for. Following my request for clarification, you provided the following in...

FOI unclear 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202200278143
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Clinical Research Departments of NHS trusts in Scotland: FOI release

Please could you list for me which NHS trusts in Scotland currently have a Clinical Research Department (or some relevant variant); and Please could you indicate the number of staff each of those departments currently employ.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300340994
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

SNP's funding for their Independence campaign and how much taxpayers contribute: FOI release

All information in regard to the SNP's funding for their Independence campaign and how much taxpayers contribute.This includes court proceedings (against the UK govt for another referendum vote), all TV advertising, posters, flyers, mail, and radio campaigns.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202200330395
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of civil servants working on independence prospectus: FOI release

The number of civil servants currently working to develop the proposed independence prospectus. The pay grade of each staff member.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300358409
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Redeployment and employment of 'test and trace' workforce: FOI release

Of the test and trace workforce, how many were permanently redeployed into the NHS to do other roles? Of the test and trace workforce, how many left NHS employment altogether? A breakdown of the job groups the workforce were redeployed into and, if possible, a breakdown of how many were redeployed to each health board....

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.2 s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300338656
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Civil servants' training: FOI release

How many civil servants working within the Scottish government have a role which is focused upon international trade and exports, or trade policy? Since 2016, how many civil servants, while in an international trade and exports, or trade policy-focused role, have undertaken as part of their learning and development a c...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202200332963
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost and staff numbers working on the Scottish Government's policy of Independence: FOI release

Please can you send me a break down of staffing cost and numbers of people related full-time staff hours working on the Scottish Governments - Independence Policy. Please can you break these down by years since the public vote on 18 September 2014. 19 September 2018 - 18 September 2019 19 September 2019 - 18 Septembe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300336771
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group: FOI release

All the minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group (SLWG) to ascertain what is the current situation of malnutrition in Scotland and why it was not being monitored at all by the Scottish Government before now.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300337427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Regulation of structural engineers and East Calder, West Lothian: FOI release

Any and all information that the Scottish Government can release pertaining to: SER Ltd, the company regulating Structural Engineers practising in Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government. Any information they hold pertaining to the structural engineer's plans submitted to West Lothian Council for the works being...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.20
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300363028
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

'A Stronger Economy With Independence' civil servants and printed copies: FOI release

The number of civil servants who worked on the 'A Stronger Economy With Independence' paper from the Scottish Government. The total number of printed copies of this paper were made in total. If not the overall total number of printed copies of the paper, then the number of printed copies of this paper that were handed ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300358659
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

20 mph Task Force Group: FOI release

The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group and whether its agendas and minutes of meetings are to be in the public domain or...

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300355572
Directorate
Topic
Public sector