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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Former Minister for Green Skills and Former Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings travel information: FOI release

1. On 30 May 2022, then-Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Lorna Slater travelled to Brussels. a) What mode of travel did Ms Slater use to travel to Brussels? b) What ‘class’ did she travel on? E.g. business class, economy, first class etc c) In relation to part b, what was the cost associate...

FOI released 75 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400441450
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with specific tobacco companies: FOI release

Please provide copies of all correspondence to and from Scottish ministers and relevant officials and representatives of the following companies between 1st April 2024 and to date: Philip Morris British American Tobacco Imperial Tobacco Japan Tobacco International

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-26
Reference
FOI/202400425499
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government Records Management Plan from September 2021: FOI release

1. Could you supply all WhatsApp messages saved by the Scottish Government's records management system from/to John Swinney and Shona Robison, from the last three month? 2. Could you supply the 2021 version and the newest version of the Scottish Government's records management plan? 3. How much has been spent on trai...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending whatsapp 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-26
Reference
FOI/202400436668
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Cyber Resilience Programme application process and awarded grants: FOI release

1. Details of the Scottish Government Grant application process with associated application forms. 2. Details of the Cyber Resilience Programme 2024/25 Delivery Proposal application procedure with associated application forms. 3. A list of all grants awarded to companies (both limited by shares and by guarantee) by t...

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 6 attachments
Published
2024-11-25
Reference
FOI/202400437489
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Annual cost of concessionary travel schemes: FOI release

What is the annual cost of concessionary travel to the Scottish Government? Please provide a breakdown by year since 2018, and by type of concessionary travel (e.g. under 22s free bus travel, 60+ travel etc).

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-21
Reference
FOI/202400438134
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Public Bodies Statutory Functions: FOI release

Of the 131 Public Bodies listed in the FOI response 202400431071, which of the bodies carry out functions which are set out in statute? Please state the bodies that have functions conferred on them via legislation and if possible please state the legislation which confers these functions.

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-19
Reference
FOI/202400434135
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

The Victim Contact Team, Victim Notification Scheme and Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Information on the legislation which will underpin the creation of a Victim Contact Team, in relation to the Victim Notification Scheme, will be included in the Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: a. What are the expected/estimated costs of establishing this team? b. What are the expected/estimated ...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435915
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Communications regarding publication of updated independence prospectus papers: FOI Appeal

Original request - 202200309607 1) In an essay for The National, the First Minister states "we will shortly begin publishing an updated prospectus on the opportunities that independence can offer Scotland". Please provide the publication timetable for this prospectus.

FOI released 100 score 608 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202200309607 Appeal of 202200301428
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Fishing vessel sightings concerning Scottish waters 2011-2015: EIR release

Is it possible to include engine power, vessel length and vessel tonnage of vessels sighted for the sightings data from 2011- 2015" (which was data released in response to a previous Freedom of Information request, ref: FOI/202000016609).

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435762
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government expense on translating publications into Scots: FOI release

Total amount that the Scottish Government has spent on translating its publications into Scots, broken down into a table to reflect the following financial year: 2021-22, 2022- 23, 2023-24.

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-11-12
Reference
FOI/202400434724
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial visit to Hampden Park: FOI release

Information relating to Tom Arthur’s visit to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 25/5/24. Specifically, you asked for: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions he had during that visit regarding sport and investment. 2. All details regarding how Mr Arthur’s visit was arranged.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-12
Reference
FOI/202400436497
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government consultations spending: FOI release

'The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations?' Community Wealth Building Consultation. Scotland's statutory debt solutions and diligence: policy review response. Becoming a fair work nation: and New Year's Day Trading for Large Retailers.

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-11-11
Reference
FOI/202400434543
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

Individuals currently on secondment or loan to the Scottish Government: FOI release

Where an individual has a Scottish Government pass who is currently on secondment or loan to the Scottish Government, please state which employer they are on loan or secondment from. Please list all the employers that these individuals are on secondment or loan from, how many of them there are and why they are on secon...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-06
Reference
FOI/202400435560
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Consultation costs for Suicide Prevention Strategy: FOI release

Consultation costs to produce and analyse: Suicide Prevention Strategy Development Questionnaire A new Suicide Prevention Strategy for Scotland

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2024-11-06
Reference
FOI/202400434524
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish White Fish Producers Association Ltd funding: EIR release

We note the SWFPA were awarded money for "WDSR project" - see https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-fund-scotland-grants-awarded/ Scottish White Fish Producers Association Ltd (SWFPA Ltd); Worker Driven Social Responsibility; total cost £55k; Funded amount £35k Could we ask what the money is for please? Or see the...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
EIR/202400435316
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Health Board members appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Health: FOI release

1. A list of Health Board members appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for Health from 8 February 2024 to present date. For each appointment, please list: a. Name of appointed member b. Date of appointment c. Profession of appointed member d. Relevant qualifications of appointed member e. Salary of appointed member (if a...

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
FOI/202400435932
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Teacher retention and turnover data: FOI release

1. Teacher Retention and Turnover Rates: Data on teacher retention rates and turnover (attrition rates) in Scotland from 1st January 2018 to the present, broken down by, Permanent teachers Fixed-term teachers Supply teachers 2. Reasons for Leaving the Profession: Any available reports, analysis, or data that identi...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
FOI/202400434716
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Major Trauma Network funding provided by Scottish Government: FOI release

How much funding the Scottish Government has provided to the Scottish Major Trauma Network in each year since 2016. How that funding is broken down by each of the regions of the network in each year since 2016. The cumulative sum of funding the Scottish Government has provided to the Scottish Major Trauma Network since...

FOI released 95 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400435125
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of Fujitsu expenditure for public bodies: FOI release

Could you provide the total amount of money the Scottish Government and the organisations it has oversight of, has given to Fujitsu in the last five years, with a breakdown of where the money went, i.e, what contracts etc?

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400434290
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications between ministers and Highland councillors which relate to onshore wind farms: EIR release

Please share any communications between ministers and Highland councillors which relate to onshore wind farms from 6 May 2022 to the present date. Please also provide any communications between ministers, their staff and Renewable Parts Limited.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400432964
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs August meetings: FOI release

Could you provide me a list of all meetings Angela Constance has held in the last month, and all minutes/notes from these meetings? Could you tell me what is the current plan for the "series of speeches to be delivered this year that will expand on the economic case for independence." -https://www.gov.scot/publications...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433494
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Museum Galleries Scotland speech transcript: FOI release

I would like to request a transcript of the pre-recorded speech that the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, Angus Robertson MSP, presented at the Museum Galleries Scotland reception in the Scottish Parliament on 8th October 2024. For information, the event in question was titled "Museums...

FOI released 95 score 2 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400437818
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Community Payback Orders Statistics: FOI release

1. Can I ask for 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 and for each year since including the part year of 2024/25 how many Community Payback Orders where there was unpaid work or activity expected there were imposed in Scotland. Each year and the part year should be quoted separately. 1a. How many hours of unpaid work or activ...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400435074
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector