Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Correspondence or Analysis on EU membership eligibility: FOI Appeal

“I have noted that the language being used by the Scottish Government in relation to the possibility of Scotland being independent after Brexit seems to "an independent European country", not an "independent country in the EU". As such, there are two parts to my query. 1. Details of any guidance given in relation to th...

FOI not held 70 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900001907 Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Questions concerning the Scottish Government's handling of Coronavirus (COVID-19): FOI release

You asked for: ‘1) The numbers you have that require being transported out of hospital immediately to care homes or to temporary or permanent accommodation by their local authority to reduce the risk of death to none? In or out of Scotland? In the instance that people could die due to bed blocks by those who are not ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000019973
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Safe Lives conditions of funding to provide training: FOI release

1. The full conditions of funding to Safe Lives to supply any/all training of frontline services and other organisations for the new Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. 2. Please also supply me with the total amount of funding supplied to Safe Lives to supply any/all training of frontline services and other organisatio...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/202000016700
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Housing for the Elderly Disabled: FOI release

How many bungalows were allocated to the elderly disabled for the following years 2018 & 2019? And how many flats were allocated? Please itemise for each year. What number of these were new builds? And how many were old stock? How many of these were purposely built with disabled people in mind i.e.; adapted specificall...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.12
Published
2020-03-13
Reference
FOI/202000016447
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Housing, 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

Scottish Government overseas network budgets and staff: FOI release

You asked for “the costs to date of setting up these offices up {the Scottish Government overseas network}, the staff numbers and the amount of visitors who have visited the offices.” “what the cost was to the Scottish taxpayer when the Scottish government set up it’s own facility at the 2014 Olympic games and how man...

FOI not held 45 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000018725
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Work and skills

Complaints regarding Midlothian and Edinburgh primary schools: FOI release

complaints about Scottish primary schools and it's staff (inc. head teachers, assistant head teachers, teachers and teaching assistants). What is their pay? Any bonuses? Any misconduct? In your clarification email you asked for any complaints regarding Loanhead Primary School, Midlothian and also any details of complai...

FOI unclear 80 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000018280
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Water Bailiff appointments and warrants issued: FOI release

You asked for: i. - How many warrants have been issued to people to be empowered as Water Bailiffs appointment by Scottish Ministers between 2018-2019? ii. - What arrangements are in place such as for Special Constables if the Water Bailiff is injured or worse during the course of his duty? iii. - Please supply the ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000016049
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, 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

Communication questions regarding Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Is the person answering this pro or anti Scottish Independence? (I have purposely not asked any PII that risks avoidance of this question) 2. How many people are tasked with the responsibility of answering FOI requests sent to ceu@gov.scot ? 3. Who can I write to and communicate with regarding content on Scot.gov ...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000016119
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Public Sector Frameworks used to procure Professional Consultancy Services: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1. Please list all frameworks which your authority has used to procure consultancy services in the last 3 years. 2. For each framework, please provide the total value of awards made during financial years 16/17, 17/18 & 18/19. 3. Please list all frameworks which have been used to procure...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000014980
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Publication of Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

"How many responses to Freedom of Information requests are currently awaiting publication? Over the past 12 months, how many FOI responses have been awaiting publication for (a) less than a month, (b) 1-6 months and (c) more than 6 months? Please provide a copy of communications discussing delays of greater than 3 mont...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-05
Reference
FOI/202000014692
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Gregg Violin program - Celebration of Burns tour expenses: FOI release

The full itinerary and cost to the Scottish Government of this violin tour around America: https://ntsusa.org/burns-violin-tour/ Please include in this breakdown the amount charged on each occasion during the tour, when it was charged, and what the money was spent on. Please include the following detail: Transaction A...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-05
Reference
FOI/202000014702
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Disclosure Scotland certificates issued with 'Other relevant information': FOI release

1) How many Enhanced Disclosures/PVGs feature information in the other relevant information section? 2) What intelligence system is interrogated to check if police hold information which is included in the other relevant information system? 3) How many nominals are kept on that system? We then asked you to clarify the...

FOI released 75 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000015532
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Questions concerning Disclosure Scotland applicant gender: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Please tell me for how long Disclosure Scotland has had in place a policy asking applicants who have changed legal gender (sex) to disclose their previous name and gender when applying for a disclosure. 2. Does Disclosure Scotland require sight of the applicant's Gender Recognition Certificate? 3. ...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.12 s.65(2) s.33(1) s.50(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000015421
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Council Tax - various questions and statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information: A. Number of properties eligible to pay Council Tax B. Total Council Tax Billed C. Number of Final Demand Letters Issued D. Number of Summary Warrants for Council Tax granted E. Number of Summary Warrants for Council Tax cancelled F. Cost of Summary Warrants for Council Tax G. ...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000014348
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Feasibility of the integration of British Transport Police (BTP) into Police Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the costs incurred in the consultation into the feasibility of the integration of British Transport Police (BTP) into Police Scotland. You are looking for the costs incurred as closely as possible, based on: the time spent on the consultation the number of police / government staff involved in the consu...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.99 s.17(1)
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000014387
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

“Let's Call Periods, Periods” marketing campaign: FOI release

Information on the new government campaign Let's Call Periods, Periods. How much money has been spent on the entire marketing campaign ‘Let’s Call Periods Periods’? Please include all monies from all policy departments and all parts of marketing budget allocated to research, insight gathering, creative testing, creati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000014258
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Citizens’ Assembly & Citizens’ Assembly co-convener correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between former Citizens’ Assembly co-convener David Martin and the Citizens’ Assembly/Scottish Government in 2019 and 2020.

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-19
Reference
FOI/202000012832
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Student Support Review implementation costs, organisations and committees: FOI release

You asked for: the total spend on the Student Support implementation stage meetings as part of the overall student support review, the number of meetings/conferences that have been held for the implementation stage of the student support review, a summary/list of the Initial recommendations that have been agreed at th...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-02-18
Reference
FOI/202000012383
Directorate
Topic

H100 Regional labour market indicators for Scotland: FOI release

You asked: Verification of employment statistics which show that in the month before (Apr 2007) SNP took control of Scotland and up-to the latest employment statistics (21 Jan 2020), Scotland has -4,000 fewer working age males in employment and If correct what additional powers over and above England, Wales and N Irel...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.17 s.17(1)
Published
2020-02-17
Reference
FOI/202000013392
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

Learning Estate Investment Programme criteria and applications: FOI release

a) When will applications open to local authorities for phase 2 of the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme? b) When will the criteria for phase 2 of the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme be made available? (If the criteria has been published, please enclose a copy of it.)

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-02-14
Reference
FOI/202000012761
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Audit and Assurance Committee minutes and agendas 17/9/19: FOI release

Please provide all drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Audit and Assurance Committee minutes and agendas relating to the Tuesday 17 September 2019 meeting. This should include versions of the minutes and agendas not published at https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/minutes-meetings-and-agendas, and ...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/20/00048
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scotcoin Correspondence: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between members of the Scotcoin company and FinTech Scotland. 2. Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011924
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector