Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Gaelic Schools, Scots Language Spend, Angus Robertson's Brussels Trip and Hadja Labib Correspondence: FOI release

1. How many standalone Gaelic schools have been opened in Scotland since 2018? -Could you supply all documentation held relating to this between June 2022 and June 2023? 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on Scots language training courses and breakdown of this spend? 3. Could you supply the full expenses...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.14(2) s.14 s.14O
Published
2024-07-11
Reference
FOI/202400419496
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, International, Public sector

European Structural and Investment Funding: FOI release

You asked for what discussions have taken place amongst Scottish Government ministers and their officials with regards to the European structural and investment funding. Please provide information from 1 January 2020 onwards.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-07-11
Reference
FOI/202400416947
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

UK Covid inquiry witness support: FOI release

Can you release any information about support for witnesses appearing at the UK COVID inquiry? 1. Was external assistance brought in to help prepare the witnesses? 2. If so, can you say and how long they spent with each witness supported? 3. Was any SG support offered to non or ex SG staff or former ministers? 4. W...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-07-10
Reference
FOI/202400396143
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Witness transportation to and from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

1. Did you provide transportation for witnesses to and from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry? 2. How much did you spend on transportation for witnesses getting to and from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Edinburgh? a. Which ministers/officials did you provide transportation for? b. For each of these, if possible, please provide s...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2
Published
2024-07-10
Reference
FOI/202400400672
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Independence of Scotland from the UK correspondence: FOI release

I write requesting the information under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act (“FOISA”): 1. All letters from the First Minister to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom which regards independence of Scotland from the UK. 2. The responses to the letters from the PM. To narrow down my request this should be from...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-07-10
Reference
FOI/202400411864
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Official Development Assistance (ODA) and homelessness services funding: FOI release

"How much in taxpayers money has the Scottish Government given to foreign Aid All countries" and also "How much has Scottish government given in taxpayer's money to" and here you list three categories: Homeless people in Scotland Veteran soldiers in Scotland Vaccine damaged in Scotland In response to our request for ...

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-07-09
Reference
FOI/202300383559
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation regarding AI usage: FOI release

In FOI/202300382289 - published here - https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202300382289/ - there are several references to the use of AI - specifically ChatGPT. Please provide me the results of the use of ChatGPT listed in the document released under that FOI. For example, for the Communications and Ministerial dire...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400409816
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Hate Crime Bill: FOI release

One of my constituents has contacted me in relation to their concerns with the Hate Crime Bill: An SNP MSP on Radio 4 this afternoon assures us that not only have the Scottish Police had 2 hours training, to enable an effective assessment of any allegations, but that they have access to guidance, 24/7, for support. So...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400409724
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Legal expenses and cost for tribunal: FOI Release

In December Angela Constance said: 'Sheriff Jack Brown is subject to ongoing Fitness for Judicial Office Tribunal proceedings. Under the Court Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, Scottish ministers are obliged to pay such expenses as they consider are reasonably required to be incurred to enable a tribunal to carry out its fun...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-06-14
Reference
FOI/202400416763
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial decisions taken by Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

Number of decisions recorded on eRDM for the former Deputy First Minister, Ms Shona Robison MSP, per month, from March 2023 to present (22 April 2024). If decisions taken in her capacity as Deputy First Minister are recorded separately to Cabinet Secretary for Finance, that these also be provided that in the same forma...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-06-14
Reference
FOI/202400410545
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity - Mobile phone: FOI release

I have read that on Martin Geissler's BBC Sunday Show Lorna Slater the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, revealed that she does not have a government phone. Was that statement true? If she does not have a government phone and urgent contact by telephone by or from the Minister is required, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202300386824
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Decoration and art purchases by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for Scottish Government buildings. 2. Total expense, since 13 May 2021, by the Scottish Government on purchasing artwork for any other purpose, and a description of what these purposes have been. 3. Total expense, since 13 May 2021,...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400402930
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Business Leaders Dinner costs and former FM engagement: FOI release

1. The total cost, and a breakdown of the costs, to the Scottish Government of the Business Leaders Dinner at Prestonfield House on 27 July 2023. 2. Humza Yousaf's diary/engagement programme on July 27 2023.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-05-02
Reference
FOI/202400408489
Directorate
Topic
International, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Scottish Budget

Richard Lochhead's airline and passenger class: FOI release

1. What airline and in what class (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First) did Mr Lochhead fly in? 2. What airline and in what class (Economy, Premium Economy, Business, First) did the officials and secretary accompanying Mr Lochhead fly in?

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-04-30
Reference
FOI/202400404208
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister bilateral meeting with Maroš Šefčovič European Commission Vice President: FOI release

Please provide me with meeting minutes and any internal correspondence relating to this meeting had by the FM: 03/12/2024 Meeting Bilateral with Maroš Šefčovič European Commission Vice President.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) s.38(1)
Published
2024-04-30
Reference
FOI/202400406337
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Victims of the Horizon Post Office Scandal: FOI release

1. In the interest of victims of the Horizon Post Office Scandal, can the Scottish Government confirm if any Scotland-specific legislation, to quash the convictions of subpostmasters who had been convicted as a result of faults with the Post Office IT system, has been drafted? 2. If any legislation has been drafted, c...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-04-30
Reference
FOI/202400406619
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial travel by airplane for the fiscal year 2023-24: FOI release

Please provide for all ministerial travel by airplane for the fiscal year 2023-24 to to date: 1. A breakdown of the number of trips by type of class ministers travelled in (for example, 50 trips in Economy class, 10 trips in Business Class etc). 2. A breakdown of minister and type of class travelled in (for example H...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-04-24
Reference
FOI/202400405217
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Records of Ministerial decisions: FOI release

How decisions taken by Scottish ministers are recorded and specifically: The system used. The information recorded for each decision (eg: date, minister’s name, summary of decision) and a summary of categories (eg positive policy decision, negative funding decision). What other information is recorded on this system (...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2024-04-24
Reference
FOI/202400408757
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

The Barnett formula and HS2 in Scotland's share add to the budget: FOI release

For every £10bn HS2 expenditure in England, what is the value in £'s under The Barnett Formula to The Scottish budget?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-04-24
Reference
FOI/202300390934
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Amount spent on Morton Fraser MacRoberts services: FOI release

Total amount spent by the Scottish Government on services from Morton Fraser MacRoberts with regards to services provided to: 1. Professor Sir Gregor Smith 2. Jeane Freeman 3. Dr Jason Leitch 4. Ken Thomson 5. Dr Audrey MacDougall Please provide costings since 1 July 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2024-04-23
Reference
FOI/202400401951
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Social Media Management Platforms used: FOI Release

1. Do you use a Social Media Management platform? 2. If so, what tools do you use? 3. What is your annual spend on a Social Media Management tool? 4. What dates does your contract with your current supplier end (month & year)? 5. Do you use a tool for Social Listening and/or a Media Monitoring platform? 6. If so, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2024-04-22
Reference
FOI/202400405449
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Does Scotland benefit from Barnett consequential as a result of funded schemes: FOI release

In England Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) has cost almost £19bn (excluding rolling stock and depots costs). Phase 1 of HS2 could cost between £45bn and £54bn, depending how far its original proposals are further cut back. Let's say about £65bn in all, plus other costs on top. Can you explain please whether or not Scotla...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-04-18
Reference
FOI/202400404500
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Funding provided for the Council Tax Freeze: FOI release

Copy of the data prepared by the Scottish Government to assess the adequacy of the offer being 4.3% in cash terms.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-04-17
Reference
FOI/202400403066
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Delivering Winchburgh Rail Station: FOI release

Having read with increasing incredulity the story of delivering Winchburgh Rail Station, I write to request a statement setting out the respective roles and responsibilities of the following bodies and organisations under the law and current policies for delivering the long overdue station. 1. The Scottish Government....

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-04-17
Reference
FOI/202400402538
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport