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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National report on pupil attainment levels - Curriculum for Excellence: FOI release

You asked for confirmation as to whether the Scottish Government receive anonymised copies of SNSA and NSA data from the 32 Scottish Councils so that a National report can be produced on pupil attainment levels within the Curriculum for Excellence. Further, you asked if the Scottish Government compare or analyse the na...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2024-02-28
Reference
FOI/202400396884
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) statistics in relation to "live" bankruptcy restriction investigations (BRI): FOI release

1. Covering the period 15th October 2013 to 25th November 2013, how many Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) did the AiB carry out in relation to "live" bankruptcy restriction investigations (BRI)? 2. Covering the period 26th November 2013 to the present day, how many Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) ha...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2024-02-28
Reference
FOI/202400399647
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister meetings with Women's Health Champion: FOI release

How many occasions has the a) Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health and b) First Minister met with the Women’s Health Champion since her appointment?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-02-28
Reference
FOI/202400396362
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Consent received from limited companies under Data Protection Act (DPA) for investigations: FOI release

1. Covering the period 15th October 2013 to 25th November 2013, how many valid consents were obtained from UK limited companies and formally recorded by the AiB in relation to the lawful processing of their confidential information for a "live" personal bankruptcy restriction investigation (BRI), as per the Data Protec...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2024-02-28
Reference
FOI/202400399686
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of legal actions incurred regarding investigation into Former First Minister: FOI release

Can I request the total cost of all the Scottish Government legal action regarding the FOI request to see evidence submitted by SG to James Hamilton’s investigation into Nicola Sturgeon? Can you give a breakdown of how this cost was incurred?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300388343
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Non Scottish domiciled Scottish Government employees: FOI release

You asked How many Scottish Government employed or funded civil servants, secondees, apprentices and contractors, broken down by grade including senior civil servants are non-domiciled (with a nonScottish tax code for example) in Scotland?.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2024-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300390698
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister COP 28 meetings with dignitaries: FOI release

“First Minister, Mr Yousaf, reportedly had meetings with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and acting Pakistani Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar during COP 28. 1. Is this information correct? 2. When did these meetings ...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.9 s.4 s.7 s.8
Published
2024-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300390399
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Consents received from individuals for bankruptcy restriction (BRI) investigations: FOI release

1. Covering the period 15th October 2013 to 25th November 2013, how many valid consents were obtained from data subjects (debtors) and formally recorded by the AiB in relation to the lawful processing of their personal information for a "live" bankruptcy restriction investigation (BRI), as per the Data Protection Act 1...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.28
Published
2024-02-28
Reference
FOI/202400399689
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence on extension to the Scottish Aggregates Levy consultation: FOI release

The number of people and organisations who have written to the Scottish Government or Scottish Government ministers, or made contact through other means (such as phone call, social media, email, etc) asking for an extension to the Scottish Aggregates Levy consultation which began on the 26 Sept 2022 or raising objects ...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
202200332762
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Use of Bute House for interviews by the First Ministers wife: FOI release

Can you confirm what the rules are in regards to the first ministers wife, who is not a member of the government, using the taxpayer funded bute house address to film media interviews with the BBC today? Can you also share the rules on the first minister taking his family to government work events (children and wife) w...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
FOI/202300380502
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SG corporate and ministerial branding: FOI release

What is the current Identity/Branding Guidelines used by the Scottish Government, and when is it dated? What is the logo of the First Minister of Scotland's office, and if any, what Identity/Branding Guidelines are currently, or have previously been in use? How much the Scottish Government spent in the year 2022-23 on ...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
202300365546
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information Governance job descriptions: FOI release

Job descriptions for the following positions in Information Governance: Data Protection Officer Information Governance Manager Information Governance Officer Information Assistant Audit and Assurance Manager (SG does not have an equivalent Job Description) Information Assurance Manager/Officer

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 18 attachments
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
202200289012
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS Waiting Times Source: FOI release

A source on the First Minister Humza Yousaf's claims in his speech to Parliament that National Health Service waiting times are improving following the pandemic.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
202300353661
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on the organisation's contracts register: FOI release

Information from the organisation, in relation to their contract’s register. The contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts. I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: Contract Reference Contract Title Procurement Category Supplier Name Spend (Total or Annu...

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
202200299312
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Special Advisors employed by Scottish Government: FOI release

How many special advisers does the Scottish Government currently employ, broken down by (a) portfolio, (b) job tile, and (c) pay grade?

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence special advisers s.25(1)
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
FOI/202400392620
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Remuneration and working hours for legal employees: FOI release

You asked for: A) Please can you share with me what your solicitors/senior solicitors/Head of legal etc are paid. B) The hours they work and C) When they receive pay increases.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
FOI/202400395586
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Outstanding pharmacy contract applications and appeals: FOI release

1. Can you please advise how many pharmacy contract applications and subsequent appeals remain outstanding?

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
FOI/202400393161
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system providers: FOI release

Information on the provider(s) Scottish Government are using for ERP (e.g. ERP, Oracle, Civica, Unit4) and CRM (e.g. Microsoft, Salesforce, Workday) system, and the name of the payments provider.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
FOI/202400396350
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister amount of correspondence regarding official record to MSPs: FOI release

"Please provide the number of times when as First Minister Humza Yousaf has written to individual MSPs to advise that he will correct the Official Record".

FOI unclear 50 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
FOI/202400391476
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Liquidity Support Fund: FOI release

You asked for more information on the Liquidity Support Fund for SME Housebuilders: 1. How many recipients were granted loans from this fund? 2. How much money was given out via this fund? 3. How many of recipients have defaulted on the loan? 4. Which Government office is currently managing this fund and its repayment...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25 s.25(1)
Published
2024-02-27
Reference
FOI/202300387605
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Consultancy fees paid for projects since financial year 2015/16: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government paid to Charlotte Street Partners in consultancy fees/tendered for projects since financial year 2015/16. In each financial year, what was the highest fee paid in that year and what was the fee in relation to?

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2024-02-26
Reference
FOI/202400393525
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Building a New Scotland prospectus papers fiscal sustainability: FOI release

“In the course of preparing the Building a New Scotland series of independence papers, has the Scottish Government considered the affordability of the state pension (in the context of fiscal sustainability) in an independent Scotland? I don’t expect you to send me that work. I just want to know if it exists”.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2024-02-26
Reference
FOI/202300390041
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector