Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) assessment of cryptocurrencies and digital assets: FOI release

1. How many applications to the Debt Arrangement Scheme have included a mention holding cryptocurrencies as an asset? 2. How many of these applications to the Debt Arrangement Scheme have been successful? 3. Can you also give me any further information on how the Scottish Government regards cryptocurrencies and digital...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(2) s.20
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200312481
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government estates interlinked smoke alarms: FOI release

1. The percentage of Scottish Government buildings that are compliant with the Scottish Government's regulations on interlinked smoke alarms. 2. If there are buildings which are not compliant with these regulations, please outline which buildings these are. 3. If all buildings are compliant, please provide the date for...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200313124
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) telephony and data storage: FOI release

You asked for information about telephony and UC/Collaboration. 1. Telephony and UC/ Collaboration a. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. b. When is your contract renewal date? c. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? d. Do you use Unified Communications or Collabo...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200318091
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government meetings with banks or financial service providers: FOI release

1. If the Scottish Government, its agents or representatives have approached banks or other financial services providers to investigate the option of the Scottish Government issuing debt in the capital markets, or obtaining a loan in another form? If so, was pricing of such debt discussed? 2. I would also like to know ...

FOI unclear 50 score 294 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100226604
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Various student allowance and grant support questions: FOI release

1. Whether a minimum national allowance for foster and kinship care has been introduced in Scotland? 2. What steps the Scottish Government has taken to ensure pupils from low-income families can take part in school trips? 3. What work has been conducted to introduce substantial reforms to student support? 4. Whether a ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200311536
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Human rights due diligence checks and procurement exercises within Scottish Forestry: FOI release

Please give me a list of human rights due diligence checks your organisation has conducted since the publication of the Scottish Government document, Guidance on due diligence: human rights, detailing in each case whether or not you proceeded with an investment relationship or business agreement following the undertaki...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200313139
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding provided to Cricket Scotland: FOI release

"How much funding has been given to cricket Scotland from any government agency or funding pots? This can be broken down & itemised or in total for the year. For the years 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 & 2022".

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200312761
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Transport Scotland Multi-Functional Device service contracts: FOI release

I would like to make a request for the following information relating to the authority's current Multi- Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s) 1.What services are included in the contract(s) (e.g. printing vs scanning etc)? 2.Which supplier is delivering them (If in-house, please confirm or if mu...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200315142
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Scottish Government overseas office statistics: FOI release

Information on "Scottish Government Oversea office" and in particular: Can you advise on what dates each of the above open by year format , and what has been the level of financial investment in Scotland by each of the offices activities again by year format? And by location what if any , have there been any visits to ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200312244
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ferguson Shipyard jobs and costs statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following information under FOISA: a) Number of projected, estimated or actual jobs saved at Ferguson Shipyard, as announced by Scottish Ministers since 2018 (please provide dates if the numbers have fluctuated). b) Figures/data/calculations, supporting Scottish Ministers' announcements of jobs saved...

FOI unclear 50 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200305184
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

North Sea and West of Scotland landing obligation statistics: EIR release

"Any data Marine Scotland holds regarding compliance activities on the Landing Obligations in the North Sea and West of Scotland. How many compliance checks related to the Landing Obligations have been conducted in the North Sea and West of Scotland (combined or separately) since the implementation of the legislation? ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314187
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Food and drink procured by the Scottish Government from Scotland: FOI release

What percentage or amount of food and drink is procured by the Scottish Government is from Scotland (grown or reared in)? This can include food and drink used in staff and public canteens and cafes in Scottish Government buildings as well as events that the Scottish Government is catering for.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314975
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Firth of Clyde herring landings data collection methods: EIR release

"A list of the methods used to collect herring landings data on the Firth of Clyde in the years 2011 to 2021. For reference this data was published in the Scottish Government’s Herring in the Firth of Clyde consultation here: 2. Proposed TAC - Herring in the Firth of Clyde - setting the total allowable catch for 2022: ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200316315
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electoral Services in Scotland nationality choice option: FOI release

"If Electoral Services in Scotland allow the choice of "Scottish", as opposed to British, as an option when registering to vote for elections at all levels".

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200317318
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Costs breakdown of air fresheners in Scottish Government facilities: FOI release

Information regarding all costs associated with essential oils, diffusers and air fresheners at Scottish Government facilities since 2007. I would like the costs broken down for each year and broken down for each type of product (e.g. essential oils, diffusers etc).

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314913
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

5G Innovation Hubs: FOI release

How many 5G Innovation Hubs have been opened in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200315327
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) payments for Muirburn & Heather Cutting: EIR release

Payments under AECS for the Muirburn & Heather Cutting since 2017, payment recipients and their address, amounts received in each year, plan documents for each recipient and any attached maps.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200309333
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Health Board operation of Workforce Policies: FOI release

1. How does the Cabinet Secretary ensure that Health Boards operate the Workforce Policies in a fair manner as per the relevant governance standard? 2. If an employee is concerned that a health board is not applying the workforce governance standard and relevant policies fairly, to whom should this be reported within T...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.25(1) s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2022-09-21
Reference
FOI/202200316244
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The total cost of providing the Scottish Information Sharing Toolkit: FOI release

Please could you provide the total annual budget allocation and cost of providing the Scottish Information Sharing Toolkit - To include all staff and not staff cost with any additional 3rd party contracts associated with providing the service. https://www.digihealthcare.scot/our-work/information-governance-and-assuran...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-09-08
Reference
FOI/202200310662
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A query on police workforce statistics: FOI release

May I request the following information: The reason for the discrepancy in reported Police Officer numbers on 31 March 2022 between the Scottish Government’s Police Officer Quarterly Strength statistics, which reported 16,805 FTE officers, and Police Scotland’s workforce annual report, which states there are 16,754 FT...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200309518
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information on rooster applications to the Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) agency: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) which stated the following: 1. Your covering letter explains that nine applications were received in total (to date) of which two were rejected due to incorrect paperwork. On this basis...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2)
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200308714 Review of 202200302120
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Deferred school children: FOI release

1. How many children are deferred into school on average a year (I believe these statistics are available) but need the data for comparison to how many of those children remain in school with their adoptive cohort. I have this information Deferred entry to primary school: statistics - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). 2. Of th...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200311823
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Public money spent on state run energy company: FOI release

How much public money has so far been expended on the research, development and creation of a state owned energy company which was first announced by the Scottish Government in 2017?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200313503
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector