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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7,405 matching releases

Non-EEA nationals in the Scottish fishing industry: FOI release

"Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish and UK Governments which relate to the status of non-EEA nationals in the Scottish fishing industry during the Covid-19 outbreak".

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-08
Reference
FOI/202000049511
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various questions regarding COVID-19 testing kits: FOI release

From information provided by the Scottish Government it appears that the first Covid-19 tests were conducted in Scotland on 24 January 2020. 1. Testing kits for Covid19 a. How many test kits were initially obtained and where were these sourced from b. Since the delivery of that first batch when have more kits been obta...

FOI unclear 55 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.2A s.25
Published
2020-07-08
Reference
FOI/202000024469
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Approved Debt Payment Programmes (DPPs) by provider: FOI release

1. Number of approved applications broken down by money advisor for the financial years 2018/19 and 2019/2020. 2. Since 4 November 2019, a breakdown number of cases allocated to each of the Payment Distributors.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-07-06
Reference
FOI/202000046568
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax

Rates relief to aviation industry: FOI release

How much is the COVID 100% rates relief to aviation industry costing for (a) for each of the Scottish Airports, and (b) for other aviation related industries?

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-07-06
Reference
FOI/202000039712
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Covid-19 transport transition plan: FOI release

In relation to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity's announcement on the 26 May 2020, announcing the publication of the Scottish Government’s Covid-19 transport transition plan in Parliament you asked for the following information:- 1. What passenger groups were engaged in the productio...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-07-06
Reference
FOI/202000040712
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

Council Tax Debt Court cases: FOI release

Can you tell me why the scottish government has made it so that anybody who is allegedly owing the council money for services, the council can bypass lawful process's and procedures relating to a court and civil case, and why a court case for single person is denied any lawful procedure relating to a court case in cour...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000046230
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Grants awarded to Agencies, Charitable organisations and Community companies or societies: FOI release

“For the below questions please use the most up to date available figures at the time of your reply and note which date range has been included in your figures. 1. For each of the financial years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, please can you detail the total number and value of grants using public money awarded to any o...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence briefings s.1
Published
2020-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000046678
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Money and tax, Public sector

SPPA IT Pension Administration software contract and bidders: FOI release

The following information relating to this ITT - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:377623-2014:TEXT:EN:HTML - published in 2014, for Public Pensions Administration Software. If possible, can you please provide details of any associated docs. related to the tender, for instance, any clarification questions from t...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts 12 attachments
Published
2020-07-01
Reference
FOI/202000040283
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Replacement of European Structural Funds In Scotland Post EU-Exit Consultation: FOI release

“The online consultation was a success with 155 responses and around 200 citizens, businesses and communities attended one of the regional or thematic events. Not really a success was it, there are around 5.4 million people in Scotland. What would be a success is if you told the public how much the consultation cost th...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-06-30
Reference
FOI/202000047517
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 spending breakdown: FOI release

A breakdown of the spending of the funds given to the Scottish government by the UK Government to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000039721
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Cabinet meetings, since 10 March 2020: FOI release

How many meetings of the Scottish Cabinet, chaired by the First Minister, have been held since 10 March 2020 and on what dates those meetings were held.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000040710
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Primary School inspections: FOI release

1. Of the 604 primary schools that have not been inspected for 10 years or more, can this be broken down by (i) Local authority and (ii) by Council wards. 2. Which local authorities have primary schools who have not been inspected for 16 years, the longest timeframe outlined in FOI/202000035876

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.2 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000041513
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding for National Arts bodies: FOI release

What funding has been given to the RSNO, Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet & National Theatre of Scotland by the Sottish Government since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. The amount of funding given to each body since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold. The reasoning behind any funding given to these bodies since the Covid-...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000040909
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Public Sector staff on furlough: FOI release

The number of public sector staff on furlough due to Covid-19 restrictions.

FOI unclear 50 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000029910
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) Software contracts: FOI release

The following contract information relating to the following corporate software/enterprise applications: A. Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution (ERP) -this is the organisation’s main ERP system and may include service support, maintenance and upgrades. B. Primary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Soluti...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000040960
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Civil Servants working alone with Ministers advice: FOI release

1. The number of occasions, since January 2010, that civil servants have been advised to not work alone with any Government Minister. 2. On any occasion in which this advice was given, can you provide the full circulation list of individuals that were notified about this advice being given.

FOI unclear 55 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-06-19
Reference
FOI/202000020921
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Smart meters data and energy usage assessments or analysis: FOI release

Any energy efficiency assessments or analysis that the Scottish government carries out, or is carried out on behalf of the Scottish Government, or that the Scottish Government is aware of, that makes use of energy usage metered data from electricity & gas smart meters.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000043734
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Hotels and guest houses advice for non-essential business premises during Covid-19: FOI release

1) Have hotels and guest houses been given different advice since Nicola Sturgeon announced they had to close? 2) What advice has been given to Police Scotland who are aware of this but fail to take any enforcement action? 3) Since travel and overnight stays are not permitted under the Emergency Regulations, has any ac...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4(5)
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000041255
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Covid-19 Construction guidance: FOI release

“The SG published guidance for the construction sector immediately after lockdown on 23 March. That guidance included a provision that construction projects that could be completed within 5 days could be completed whilst other sites should close. After 6th April this guidance was superseded but we need this guidance. R...

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-15
Reference
FOI/202000044080
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Programme Review Board meetings minutes: FOI release

Minutes from the last five meetings of the Programme Review Board at Ferguson Marine.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 10 attachments
Published
2020-06-15
Reference
FOI/202000035695
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Organogram relating to Higher Education and Science Division: FOI release

The organogram of the hierarchy of job roles specifically in relation to the Higher Education and Science Division and how it links in the organisation (Chain) to the top of the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-15
Reference
FOI/202000040904
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Coronavirus – Public Service Pay: FOI release

During lockdown the UK Government are supporting 80% income for private sector employees who are furloughed. Can you confirm whether Civil Servants and Public Sector employees across Scotland are receiving full pay during lockdown or have they been furloughed on 80% as private sector?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2020-06-15
Reference
FOI/202000035848
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Criteria for future lockdowns: FOI release

What criteria will be used to assess whether to apply a lockdown in future and how will this criteria be applied to other viruses such as flu?’

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-15
Reference
FOI/202000035572
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Rural Development Programme: FOI release

"All records relating to grants paid or approved under the Leader Scheme of the Scottish Rural Development Programme during Year 1919/1920 to organisations, businesses etc based within Post Codes IV19, IV20 and IV25."

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2020-06-12
Reference
FOI/202000041370
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector