Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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1,607 matching releases

Engagement and total cost incurred by Quality Meat Scotland: FOI release

I am submitting a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 for the total costs incurred by Quality Meat Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. I would also like a record...

FOI unclear 50 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100244804
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) unique correspondence statistics: FOI release

The total number of unique correspondence cases logged between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021 and the percentage of these which were answered on time (only where there is a mandated response time and so this stat will already be tracked and available) for the following areas: Data protection requests (including su...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100250524
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Volume of unique correspondence received by Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

Please share with me the total number of unique correspondence cases logged between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021 and the percentage of these which were answered on time (only where there is a mandated response time and so this stat will already be tracked and available) for the following areas: Data protection r...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-12-14
Reference
FOI/202100250402
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Highland workforce policies: FOI release

1. Who appoints the staff running NHS Highland (from the chief executives down to the heads of finance, payroll managers, HR managers, FoI administrators, security managers, directors of finance, board secretaries, legal office managers, etc.), and to whom they have to report? 2. Who monitors the staff running NHS High...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.7
Published
2021-12-13
Reference
FOI/202100248176
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Air travel taken for official business: FOI release

Information on how the Scottish Government's Cabinet, Ministers and officials travel by air, in particular information on: airlines often used by the government and in what situation they are used what the process is for selecting the airlines chosen for each flight specific information relating to the First Minister'...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2021-12-13
Reference
FOI/202100247814
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of parliamentary debates and independent reviews into Aquaculture in Scotland: FOI release

Since 2016 there have 2 parliamentary debates and 2 reviews into aquaculture in Scotland as outlined here: The regulatory landscape is contentious, made clear during the 2017 and 2018 Parliamentary fish farming debates. The impetus for change goes back many years and there are a number of reports highlighting the need ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100249008
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Deloitte: FOI release

1) Correspondence, including emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages and internal memos sent or received or included via 'cc'ing' [named staff member], then a Senior Project and Policy Officer, to or from Deloitte or employees of Deloitte, between June 2017 and January 18, 2018, concerning changes, alteration...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100238731
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 Health Secretary discussions regarding restrictions post COP26: FOI release

1. Can you confirm whether the Health Secretary has consulted with any advisors on the reintroduction of Covid-19 restrictions after COP26? 2. Any advice provided to the Health Secretary, including reports or analysis or modelling on the future state of Covid-19 in Scotland and any future restrictions, received between...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100249474
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence statistics logged between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021: FOI release

The total number of unique correspondence cases logged between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021 and the percentage of these which were answered on time (only where there is a mandated response time and so this stat will already be tracked and available) for the following areas: Data protection requests (including su...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100249734
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) correspondence statistics between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021: FOI release

For the total number of unique correspondence cases logged by the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021 and the percentage of these which were answered on time (only where there is a mandated response time and so this stat will already be tracked and available) for the following area...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100251090
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Engagements and total cost incurred by Crofting Commission: FOI release

The total costs incurred by the Crofting Commission from 2014 to the present day, including all secretariat staffing costs, daily commissioner fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. And a record of all engagement between commissioners and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secretaries ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100244585
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Government stance on Covid-19 vaccine: FOI release

Last weekend the prime minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson working with the media requested the population to get the booster jab. He said although the double vaccines produce a lot of protection it doesn't stop you transmitting or getting the disease. (Covid19) Can the Scottish government please confirm if th...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100250440
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Private aircraft use by Ministers or Scottish Government officials: FOI release

Information on how many times private aircraft (that is, aircraft not operating on a schedule) have been used by Ministers or Scottish Government officials on government business in the past five years.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-12-01
Reference
FOI/202100247818
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Public Procurement Board role in overseeing Review of Scottish Public Sector Procurement in Construction: FOI release

1. What procedures and monitoring systems has the Public Procurement Reform Board put in place to oversee the delivery of the Review of Scottish Public Sector Procurement in Construction dated October 2013 as instructed by Nicola Sturgeon, when she was the Deputy First Minister . 2. How many instances of non-compliance...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100246887
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Engagement with National Library for Scotland: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by National Library of Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet S...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.6 s.7 s.5 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244565
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Engagement with National Museums: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by National Museums Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secr...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244568
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Engagement with Creative Scotland: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by Creative Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secretaries ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244575
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Total costs incurred and engagement with Scottish Social Services Council from 2014: FOI release

"The total costs incurred by the Scottish Social Services Council from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily council member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. I would also like a record of all engagement between council members and Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244969
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Engagements between Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and Scottish Government: FOI release

The total costs incurred by Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. In addition, a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government m...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-16
Reference
FOI/202100244594
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Engagements between Historic Environment Scotland and Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by Historic Environment Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-16
Reference
FOI/202100244589
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Engagements between National Galleries Scotland and Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by National Galleries of Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.6 s.7 s.11 s.12 s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-16
Reference
FOI/202100244563
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Engagement between Scottish Futures Trust and Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by the Scottish Futures Trust from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Sec...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-16
Reference
FOI/202100244818
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to sportscotland: FOI release

Total costs incurred by sportscotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and officerunning costs. (Part 1) I would also like a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100244979
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Data regarding inpatient and diagnostic testing: FOI Review

Data used to support figures highlighted by the First Minister in a statement made at First Minister's Questions on 23 September.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100247513 Review of 202100242215
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding McInnes Committee: The summary Justice Review Committee report: FOI release

Documents from the McInnes Committee: The Summary Justice Review Committee report published in 2004: 1) The first order consultation document in March 2002 and a subsequent. 2) Please Provide the Workshop materials for the workshops of the above committee which took play in March 2003 in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242325
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector