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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Number of electronic purchasing card (ePC) holders: FOI release

A list of holders of the electronic purchasing card (ePC). For each Scottish Government directorate, please provide: the position (or occupation or level) of the cardholders; and the number of cardholders in this position (or occupation or level).

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300362499
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Landlords registered in each local authority area in Scotland: FOI release

The number of landlords registered in each local authority area in Scotland currently and for each of the last 3 financial years.

FOI released 100 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300363153
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government ministers and Kevin Pringle: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence between Scottish Government ministers [or Scottish Government special advisers] and the recently appointed head of communications and strategic political adviser, Kevin Pringle, from 30 March 2023 to present.

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300360953
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number and location of education buildings in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the number and location of education buildings (including early childcare, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and universities) in Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300365910
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Heart Disease Action Plan Funding Call application process: FOI release

The metrics and or weighting systems and or scoring systems used to appraise [Heart Disease Action Plan Funding Call] applications and to know if they are updated annually to reflect the changing aspects of health demand in different areas of Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-10
Reference
202300365091
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Limited companies and partnerships under the control of the Scottish Government: FOI release

A list of all limited companies and partnerships under the control (direct and arms-length) by the Scottish Government, its departments or entities over which it has direction. Also for these companies/ entities - which government nominated director is on the board and under which government department and minister it ...

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-05
Reference
202300355514
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland schools inspections: FOI release

You asked the following. The number of schools in Scotland that have received inspections from Education Scotland in the 2022- 2023 financial year, broken down by local authority area. The number of schools in Scotland that have received inspections from Education Scotland in the 2021- 2022 financial year, broken down...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.66 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
202300355137
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government pay scale: FOI release

Can you provide the Scottish Government pay scales for grades AA - G6 to include min and max points and any spinal points in between.

FOI released 95 score 2 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-21
Reference
FOI/202300370890
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Concessionary vouchers policy for Northern Isles ferry travel: FoI release

To view the policy on concessionary vouchers for the Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland) only being able to be used on overnight crossings to offset the cost of cabins on these journeys.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300367118
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Test and Trace payments in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the data on 'Test and Trace' payments in Scotland known as the Self-Isolation Support Grant.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300358145
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Trauma Training Programme: FOI release

In total, how much money has the Scottish Government invested in the National Trauma Training Programme since 2016? A breakdown of how much money has been spent year-by-year since 2016? Which person, or body, or organisation, is responsible for evaluating the progress and success of the National Trauma Training Program...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300367433
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Questions relating to the Corran Ferry: FOI release

Questions relating to the Corran Ferry: When was the use of the Ministry of Defence first raised within the Scottish Government to potentially provide temporary support for the Corran Ferry, while the permanent ferry is out of action. When was the official request made by the Scottish Government to ask for assistance ...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300354876
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Broadcasting Commission Launch 2007 - FFM speech: FoI release

A copy of a speech made by Alex Salmond at the launch of the Scottish Broadcasting Commission on 8 August 2007 in both word and pdf format.

FOI released 95 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
FOI/202300368560
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Test and Trace payments in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the data on 'Test and Trace' payments in Scotland known as the Self-Isolation Support Grant.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202300358145
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Warmer Homes Scheme: EIR release

To request the information of, in the Scottish Government’s Warmworks/Warmer Homes Scheme, out of those who apply for the grant: a) How many get turned down out of those who apply? b) What are the most common reasons for turning an application down? c) What support is given to those who are turned down? Looking for t...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
FOI/202300368364
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Provision of PPE to third parties: FOI release

You asked for a full list of instances where PPE was given away for free or at a reduced price to third parties - including charities - during the pandemic (March 2020 onwards). For each instance, please include: the value (amount SG had paid for it) what type of PPE i.e. facemasks (including the number) what org too...

FOI released 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300345102
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Progress of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

I understand there was a cabinet meeting in January 2022 where the decision to progress the Gender Recognition Reform Bill was taken. Could you please provide the date, time and names of MSPs present at this meeting.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300345855
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs relating to the sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

For questions 1 and 2, I would like this request to cover the period since 22 April 2022 when FOI 202200280814 was issued. Please provide a copy of all the business-facing or public-facing documentation that the Scottish Government has used to advertise the sale of Prestwick Airport. For example, please provide a copy...

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300364698
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Legal costs associated the Alcohol Minimum Pricing court actions: FOI release

Please provide the total cost to the Scottish Government of resisting legal action by the Scottish Whiskey Association against minimum alcohol pricing, as per the below decision. https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/uksc/2017/76 If only partial costs can be provided, such as external legal fees, please provide thi...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368899
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COP26 expenses: FOI release

The full expense reports of Scottish Government delegates attending COP26 in Glasgow.

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-28
Reference
FOI/202300366079
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

ChatGPT website access: FOI release

The number of occasions in 2022/23 was the ChatGPT website - openai.com/blog/chatgpt - accessed on Scottish Government networks, computers or wi-fi networks. If possible, could this be broken down by month and department/building.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2023-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300367425
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to delayed discharge of patients: FOI release

You asked for information relating to delayed discharge patients, broken down as follows: Delays related to the provision of discharge prescriptions Delays related to delays over provision of discharge papers Delays related to transport/ambulance provision Delays in setting up care packages/or care home placements/ re...

FOI released 75 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300370024
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Marine Scotland web traffic to specific domains: FOI release

information on the web traffic from Marine Scotland to the following domains from devices associated with officials from your department: - https://chat.openai.com/ - https://openai.com/ Please provide this information as the number of hits to these domains since 2022. By 'devices associated with officials from your de...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2023-07-05
Reference
FOI/202300359758
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Solar Energy grants: FOI release

How many times was solar energy discussed at cabinet between 20 May 2021 to date? The number of grants that were awarded to private Scottish households to instal solar panels from 20 May 2021 to date. The total amount of grant money that the Scottish Government has paid out to private households to instal solar panels ...

FOI released 95 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-07-05
Reference
FOI/202300362379
Directorate
Topic