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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Police Scotland hierarchy and accountability details: FOI release

In 2016 who were Police Scotland accountable to? Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? In 2017 and in 2021. Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? Which department oversees the 4,000 complaints about Police Scotland each year?

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.2
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100208327
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG): EIR release

With reference to the Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG), you requested: 1. What the terms of reference including its remit are? 2. A list of members in the group? 3. How often the group has met since its establishment in 2019? 4. Has Scottish White Fish Producers Association scallop committee chair, John Ma...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100201874
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Public body spend on interim IT and professional staff services: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Government’s current framework for the provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of interim Professional Staff Services. Please provide total spend for each public body for the following periods; April 2019 - March 2020 April 2020 - March 2021

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100204020
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Policing of Scottish waters: EIR release

1. Explain the disproportionate inspection of EU vessels to local vessels. This has been well documented over many years. 2. Explain the inspection process for each vessel at sea. 3. Explain the inspection process of EU vessels landing into refrigerated lorries ashore in our ports. 4. Explain how your inspectors quanti...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.2 s.4 s.14 s.15 s.18 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100207554
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Covid-19 breakdown of media expenditure: FOI release

1. How much has the SNP spent on media for covid 19 everyday? 2. How much is the budget? 3. Have the SNP used money that could have fed homeless and poorer families just to talk about a virus with a 99.9% survival rate?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100199714
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Short Life Working Group report: FOI release

The final report from the Short Life Working Group if there was one. Otherwise minutes of meetings.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100198280
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to internal investigation of unauthorised disclosure of information: FOI release

Information relating to the review undertaken by the Data Protection Officer, in relation to compliance with the SG’s data handling obligations, regarding the alleged unauthorised disclosure of official information that appeared in the press between 24 and 26 of August 2018. In particular: Did the Permanant Secretery ...

FOI unclear 75 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100191814
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland data protection breach statistics: FOI release

1) A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2) A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3) For ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.4
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100204070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS Scotland pay gap statistics: FOI release

"The average (mean) annual basic pay in NHS Scotland, by gender and job family, with % pay gap, for 2019/20 and 2020/21."

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100201944
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) statistics: FOI release

1. Percentage of DAS Cases which fail by month – i.e, What % of all DAS cases failed in month 1, what % of all DAS cases failed in their second month etc; 2. For all DPPs under DAS, what is the average actual payments made divided by what was scheduled for that month, ideally if this date could cover the previous 24 mo...

FOI unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100199823
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of funding and conditions provided to Sacro: FOI release

1. Total amount of funding supplied to SACRO from 1st April 2014 until present date broken down to year upon financial year; and 2. Conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from SACRO appertaining to each payment from the public purse regarding Police Scotland's 2019 Joint Protocol on ...

FOI unclear 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100198709
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government 2021 employee pay review: FOI release

1. Please state the effective date (day, month and year) of your organisation’s 2021 pay review. 2. If the 2021 pay review has yet to be finalised please state the month in which you anticipate it will be concluded. 3. Please state the employee group/s covered by the 2021 pay review. 4. Please state the total number of...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.6 s.7 s.9 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100199417
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Expenditure of James Hamilton QC inquiry: FOI release

Could you please tell me who paid for the James Hamilton QC inquiry and how much it cost.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100189377
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

School materials created or endorsed by Stonewall, Mermaids, Time for Inclusive Education: FOI release

In reference to nursery, primary and secondary schools: 1. Whether your organisation has assessed or recommended for use in schools materials created, or endorsed by, the following organisations: Stonewall - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ Mermaids - Homepage - Mermaids (mermaidsuk.org.uk) TIE - Time for Inclusive Educa...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100205531
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Quarterly National Accounts (QNAS) table J: FOI release

QNAS May 5 2021 Table J - What are the values for all items excluding revenue accounting adjustments? I note a previous FOI request and answer given: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/736842/response/1748540/attach/html/3/Response%20202100175212.pdf.html

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100199465
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Provision of interim IT staff and professional staff framework placement: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. Can you list us the placement details – start date, end dat...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence contracts 8 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100200408
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland data protection breach statistics: FOI release

1. A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2. A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3. For ...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100203348
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications with Rangers Football Club 14th to 17th May 2021: FOI release

All contact information between the Scottish government and rangers football club between 14/05/21 and 17/05/21.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100203626
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish companies contact with Drug Policy Division: FOI release

The number of Scottish companies who have contacted Drugs Policy Division regarding prevention.

FOI unclear 50 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100200640
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding provided to Caledonian System from April 2014: FOI release

"The total amount of funding supplied to Caledonian System from 1st April 2014 until present date? Please break this down year upon FY year? Please supply me with the conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Caledonian System appertaining to each payment from the public purse."

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27 s.27A
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100198670
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

AMIS (Abused Men In Scotland) funding figures: FOI release

"The total amount of funding supplied to AMIS (Abused Men In Scotland) from 1st April 2014 until present date."

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100198667
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) data protection breach statistics: FOI release

1. A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2. A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3. For ...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100204072
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme payments: FOI release

In what circumstances would it be necessary for a bereaved partner (including a widow or widower) to prove cause of death of their late partner to receive regular payments under SIBSS?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100204612
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID 19 NHS Scotland Protect Scotland App statistics: FOI release

"I’d like figures for the following regarding the NHS Scotland Protect Scotland App: 1. How many test codes have been sent out by contact tracers to app users who have tested positive since 1 January 2021? 2. How many of those test codes have subsequently been entered/inputted by app users into the protect Scotland app...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100206290
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID 19 Transfer of elderly patients to care homes: FOI release

"1. Who authorised or mandated the transfer of elderly patients to care homes without adequate precautions? 2. How was this communicated and by whom? 3. What advice was given by the Chief Medical Officer, National Clinical Director, Chief Nursing Officer, or deputies regarding the transfer of patients? 4. Who decided w...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100195150
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector