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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Letter from the Spanish Government referred to in response 202400405253: FOI release

The letter referred to from the Spanish Government that is referred to in the attachment. The attachment is from an FOI response given the reference number 202400405253.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400411862
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Historical Scottish Fishing Vessel Sightings: EIR release

I am sending the email to request historical Scottish Fishing Vessels Sightings data covering the period between the earliest available date and the end of 2023, and the desired parameters are: Year Month Date Vessel Nationality Vessel Type Latitude Longitude Activity ICES Rectangle It would be great if the data can ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 16 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400412230
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COSLA correspondence relating to European Structural and Investment Funds: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and COSLA that relate to European Structural and Investment Funds between 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and COSLA that relate to European Structural and Investment Funds between 1 December 2023 to date.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400419428
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government organisational chart and workforce information: FOI release

You asked for an organisational chart covering the departments of the Scottish Government and the titles of all job posts and staff numbers by teams.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400420599
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government employee expenses policy: FOI release

A copy of the expenses policy for the Scottish Government employees including the current allowance limits.

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400422166
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Special Advisers Termination of Employment: FOI release

Total contractual payments made (where applicable) on termination of employment for special advisers in 2024 in respect of: Accrued but untaken holiday pay unpaid wages Payment received instead of working a notice period, e.g. payment in lieu of notice (PILON)

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400414780
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects: FOI release

A list of PFI projects that the Scottish Parliament ended early since the creation of the Scottish Parliament, and if possible, the cost of ending the contract.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400412519
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Historical Scottish Fishing Vessels Sightings: EIR release

In relation to the data released following the previous EIR request (ref: 202400412230): Is it possible to add another attribute, Length group, to the data? And for Lat and Lng, could it be in the format like 59.0466666666667 and -3.53 rather than the current format?... to request fishing vessel sighting data from 201...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400417480
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pay rise dates for NHS Agenda for Change staff: FOI release

The implementation dates for pay rises for NHS Agenda for Change staff for the past 10 financial years. Alternatively, if you do not have this information, can you provide the publication dates for the annual AfC Pay Circular going back to its first publication?

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400421946
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Driving licence disqualifications issued by Scottish courts: FOI release

1. The number of driving licence disqualifications issued by the courts in Scotland in the last 10 years for Death by Driving crimes and all Road Traffic Offences. 2. Driving licence disqualifications by length of time in the last 10 years for Death by Driving crimes and all Road Traffic Offences.

FOI released 100 score 6 working days correspondence s.2 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400422729
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Recorded decisions for the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity: FOI release

The number of decisions recorded in eRDM taken by Jim Fairlie from 1 April 2023 - 30 April 2024 (13 months).

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400421371
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Farming and rural, Public sector

Recorded decisions for Mairi McAllan: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Mairi McAllan? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400421340
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Decisions recorded for Minister for Energy and the Environment: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Gillian Martin? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400421353
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Decisions recorded for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Angus Robertson? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months. For reference, in FOI 202400410545 which you are referring to, you asked: Would you please provide the number of decisions recorded on eRDM for the above mini...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400421323
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Events held by the Scottish Government international office in Berlin: FOI release

The number of events held by the Scottish Government international office in Berlin since its creation. A breakdown of the cost of each of these events, including food, drink and entertainment.

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400412070
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Trust Deeds, Sequestration and debt arrangements schemes 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2023: FOI release

The following information relating to the period 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023: Total number of Trust Deeds, Sequestration awards (split by debtor application and creditor petition) and Debt Arrangement Scheme per Trustee/Company appointed. The average contribution per month in a Trust Deed, Sequestration & D...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400402209
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Operating costs for Scotland House, London: FOI release

The annual income and outgoings of Scotland House, in London for the last five financial years. Any estimates the Scottish Government has made of its value to Scottish public finances in the last five financial years. The amount spent on (breakdown into categories, if possible) food, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, elec...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400399093
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Improvement Framework Interactive Evidence Report: FOI release

The local authority data from the National Improvement Framework Interactive Evidence Report measures on Assessment of children’s progress, Parental engagement, and School improvement.

FOI released 100 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400408455
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Employee attendance at Scottish Government or civil service buildings: FOI release

A list of all Scottish Government or civil service buildings - including of public bodies such as Social Security Scotland and National Records of Scotland etc. - with a breakdown of employee attendance for each week during March 2024 and each week of April 2024 to date.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400409820
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial responsibilities assigned to Former Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity: EIR release

1. The official list of Ministerial responsibilities assigned to Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity at September 2021. 2. The official list of Ministerial responsibilities assigned to Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity at April 2023...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400408234
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence from NHS Grampian relating to ADHD: FOI release

Can you please share all correspondence between the Scottish Government and NHS Grampian (including Aberdeenshire Health and Safety Partnership and Aberdeenshire Council) in relation to the following link; The link is to a video of the a question by Daniel Johnson MSP to the First Minister https://www.facebook.com/Dan...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400410550
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector