Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Government Car Service (GCS) and Ministerial personal car travel expense statistics: FOI release

The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100254965
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Acorn Carbon Capture Project: FoI release

Any correspondence between or involving senior civil servants, the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, the First Minister, Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work, and/or the Minister for Environment and Land Reform, or their respective ministerial offices, on the topic of the Acorn carbon capture project, f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100250858
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Insch War Memorial Hospital: FoI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, typed or hand-written notes, text messages or otherwise) by the Scottish Government regarding Insch War Memorial Hospital between 1 st March 2020 and 27th October 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100251117
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Covid-19 vaccines: FOI release

1. How much are phs.foi@phs.scot receiving for each vaccine? 2. What health CEOs have pharmaceutical companies shares that's all CEOs in all nhs scot departments?? 3. How much money for each patient tested positive?? 4. How much money does Scottish government receive for each test?? 5. Has any of bill gates companies d...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17 s.8 s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-10
Reference
FOI/202100250242
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding paragraph 20 of the Scottish Green Party Parliamentary Group Cooperation Agreement: FOI release

"Copies of all correspondence held relating to Paragraph 20 of the Scottish Government and Scottish Green Party Parliamentary Group Cooperation Agreement, otherwise known as the 'no surprises' rule."

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29 s.38 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-06
Reference
FOI/202100250429
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

All events held in Bute House in the last five years: FOI release

A list of all events held in Bute House, hosted by a Scottish Government Minister (including the First Minister) in each of the past 5 financial years, including the current financial year to date. Please include the number of guests invited and the total itemised cost of the event.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100257159
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 face masks in schools and colleges: FOI Review

You requested a review of a response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: 1. All scientific and clinical evidence that was used to decide that it is safe for a 16 or 17 year old attending college not to wear a face mask while in classes, but unsafe for a 16 or 17 year old t...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100250240 Review of 202100229906
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funding allocated to support welfare and wellbeing during Covid-19: FOI release

The following information relating to the £350 million fund to support welfare and wellbeing:- 1. How many applications have been received as of 31/10/21 2. A table summarising the successful applicant organisation names, date grant awarded and monetary value of grant awarded 3. A table summarising the unsuccessful app...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100251807
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Buildings in Scotland fitted with similar cladding to Grenfell: EIR release

If there are any buildings in Scotland still fitted with the Grenfell type cladding, where they are located and what is being done to rectify this and who is paying to have this fixed.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100254956
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Preparations made for an independent Scotland: FOI release

I would like to know what preparations have been for a post independent Scotland since the referendum in 2014. What work has been done on, Currency and Banking system Pensions Defence Foreign policy Trade relations Passports and Border Control, and where can I read about this?

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100251793
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Enterprise total costs incurred and board member engagement: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by Scottish Enterprise from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secretarie...

FOI clarification 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-12-14
Reference
FOI/202100244852
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

COVID 19 Coronavirus testing: FOI release

1) I would like to know how many false positives Scotland has had since testing started for sars-cov-2?? 2) I would like to know how many people are testing more than twice a week as this would mean figures are being falsified if your counting the same person twice or three times would it not? 3) Why testing healthy pe...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.8(1)
Published
2021-12-13
Reference
FOI/202100250206
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Engagement and total cost incurred by Highlands and Islands Enterprise: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by Highlands and Islands Enterprise from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabin...

FOI clarification 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-12-13
Reference
FOI/202100244587
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Covid-19 bereaved families: FOI release

1. All correspondence, emails, record of phone calls, notes, including text messages received either by John Swinney or Humza Yousaf from Aamer Anwar seeking or making arrangements to meet Covid19 Bereaved Families for Justice Group or in relation to a request for a Public Inquiry or the date of a Public Inquiry into C...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.5 s.12 s.6 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100247071
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Costs incurred and engagement with South of Scotland Enterprise Agency from 2014: FOI release

1. Total costs incurred by South of Scotland Enterprise from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. I would also like a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers...

FOI clarification 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-07
Reference
FOI/202100246176
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Visit Scotland board members engagement and costs incurred from 2014: FOI release

1. Total costs incurred by VisitScotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. I would also like a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Se...

FOI clarification 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-12-06
Reference
FOI/202100244891
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 Health Secretary discussions regarding restrictions post COP26: FOI release

1. Can you confirm whether the Health Secretary has consulted with any advisors on the reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions after COP26? 2. Any advice provided to the Health Secretary, including reports or analysis or modelling on the future state of Covid-19 in Scotland and any future restrictions, received between...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100249474
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Engagements and total cost incurred by Scottish Funding Council: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by Scottish Funding Council from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. Your subsequent clarification determined that “I can confirm that I am solely asking for the cost of th...

FOI clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100244810
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 details of vaccine passports, vaccine policy and covid isolation: FOI release

Information on a variety of issues including - Vaccine Passports, Testing, and Injections for Children. We have broken down the key components of your request as they were handled by different areas. The separate sections are then numbered for ease of understanding. We have identified 10 main questions from your reques...

FOI not held 45 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-30
Reference
FOI/202100244670
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information pertaining to cervical screening: FOI release

1. An annual breakdown of cervical screening invites sent vs annual breakdown of cervical screening appointments attended. 2. Annual breakdowns of the % of those cervical screening appointments attended where the results showed change or abnormalities from the last screening. 3. Annual breakdowns of the % of those chan...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6 s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-23
Reference
FOI/202100247043
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Engagement with National Library for Scotland: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by National Library of Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet S...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.6 s.7 s.5 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244565
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Total costs and engagement with board members of Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

The total costs incurred by the Scottish National Investment Bank from 2014 to the present day. This is to include all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. You also asked for a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Governm...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244923
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Engagement with National Museums: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by National Museums Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secr...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244568
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Engagement with Scottish Environment Protection Agency: FOI release

The total costs incurred by Scottish Environment Protection Agency from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. In addition, a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government minist...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244865
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector