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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Details regarding white paper on future independence referendum: FOI release

Has a budget been allocated for the preparation of a white paper on a future Independence Referendum and cost of a referendum? What are the estimated costs of bringing such a referendum to a conclusion? How many civil servants will be allocated to this task?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100237749
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Written scientific and medical advice relating to Covid-19 vaccines: FOI release

The recorded dates when any of the Scottish Government’s current, interim, former or former interim scientific and/or medical advisors (e.g. Catherine Calderwood, Jason Leitch, Gregor Smith) provided the Scottish Government with written advice relating to the potential of “vaccine escape" and/or “immune-escape variatio...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100238865
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Transport Scotland Strategy delivery board: FOI release

Scottish Transport Strategy delivery board, including the criteria for membership of this board, the recruitment process for membership, the list of membership by names of individuals and organisation/institution and a copy from all delivery board meetings of agenda(s) and any papers and briefings.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 6 attachments
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100234146
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Notifications from the Care Inspectorate regarding looked after children deaths: FOI release

For the years of 2014-2021 inclusive, how many times local authorities have notified the Scottish Government of the death of: A looked after child. A care leaver.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.6 s.20
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100236654
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and National Records of Scotland: FOI release

1) How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of the National Records of Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date? 2) How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100236953
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefing materials on independence referendum prospectus: FOI release

"On 7 September 2021, the First Minister told the Scottish Parliament: ‘It also reaffirms the Scottish Government’s commitment to an independence referendum… I can confirm that the Scottish Government will now restart work on the detailed prospectus that will guide the decision.’ Could you please provide copies of any ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100237662
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Parliamentary statement by former Minister for Energy, Connectivity and Islands: EIR release

In reference to matters detailed in the 2019 Parliamentary statement made by Mr Paul Wheelhouse MSP, wherein he stated the Scottish Government’s final policy position was not to support development of unconventional oil and gas. Can you provide the following information: 1. What was the basis of the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100236426
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Cost relating to Ministerial roles for Green MSPs: FOI release

It is about the SNP Green Coalition and the cost to the British Taxpayer. It would be normal have two jobs out when two jobs are added to the costs of government but it seems in this case two jobs have been added …. Which adds to the costs of government. So my simple questions are 1 What is the total costs of adding tw...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100235571
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Funding provided to anti-sectarian and anti-racism organisations: FOI release

How much Scottish Government Funding has been given to the following antisectarian/anti racism organisations over the last 3 years? Nil By Mouth Show Racism The Red Card Call It Out Ideally I am looking for information from the 1st of April 2018, up to the present day. I would also like to request which Government mini...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100237840
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Scotland: FOI release

1. The supportive legislation and policy for the status and role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and massage in the Scottish healthcare system. 2. Part 7, sections 222-229 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 legislate the role of unregulated healthcare professionals and the role and responsibilities ...

FOI unclear 55 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.22 s.25D s.20 s.4
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100223753
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Graphene technology and Fluoride in drinking water treatment: FOI release

1. Does this Graphene contract apply to Scottish Water, and if so, what is the start date for the filters? 2. Does Scottish Water currently use any filters containing Graphene? 3. Are there any plans to use Graphene filters at a future date? 4. Is Fluoride added to any water supply in Scotland? 5. Are there any plans t...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.33
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100240242
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Inspection dates of all schools in Scotland: FOI release

Alphabetical list of all schools in Scotland and the date of their last inspection. Numerical list of all schools in Scotland and the date of their last inspection. The responder can select an ascending or descending scale.

FOI unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.66 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100233770
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Budgeted cost of Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

What is the budgeted cost of Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP, in their Ministerial roles. Specifically broken down by: Additional Government salary and pension Extra staff costs including salaries and pension Additional administrative costs Ancillary running costs Expenses including travel and accommodation

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100235109
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet meetings attended by Patrick Harvie MSP or Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

1. The number of Cabinet meetings held since 28 August 2021; 2. The number of Cabinet meetings attended by either Patrick Harvie or Lorna Slater; 3. The purpose for which they attended; and 4. The number of Cabinet meetings since 28 August attended by other junior Ministers. Please specify which Minister attended on wh...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100242821
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Harassment when accessing abortion care due to protests: FOI release

Please provide, in relation to women feeling harassed when accessing abortion care due to protests or vigils: 1) all reports of women feeling harassed and 2) all incidents where actual harassment took place. Can you provide information relating to reports / incidents in Scotland only and for full details of each incl...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI/202100235589
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Salmon and Sea Trout catch data: EIR Appeal

Whether Scottish Ministers (the Ministers) complied with the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (the EIRs) in dealing with his request for 2019 Salmon/Sea Trout catch data.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI-130/2021-Appeal
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Official meeting with Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP’s): FOI release

A note of any meetings (the time and the participants) between the First Minister and any Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) from 21st May 2021 to 23rd August 2021 and a note of any meetings (the time and the participants) between Angela Constance, Minister for Drugs Policy, and any Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100233118
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial transportation for the SNP Conference 2021: FOI release

Have government cars been used by SNP Ministers to go to and from the SNP Conference?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100239944
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Approval of PCR test kits for international arrivals: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100221567 I would like to submit a Freedom of Information request to enquire about the reasons behind the decision to approve only Covid-19 PCR Test Kits for international arrivals to Scotland through the CTM Booking Portal and not private businesses? In comparison with England, PCR test kits...

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI202100231021 review of 202100221567
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Various questions relating to Scottish Government working groups: FOI release

For each of the groups listed on the Scottish Government's website here: https://www.gov.scot/groups/, I would like the following information: 1. Whether the group is still active. 1a. The date of establishment. 1b. If no longer active, the date of dissolution. 2. The date of the most recent meeting of the group. 3. Th...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI/202100231518
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

HPV immunisation programme: FOI release

Who authorised the HPV programme for girls? Why is a cancer prevention treatment for girls being given to boys? The package sent out to parents does not have the ingredients or side effects, why? What are the long time side effects of the HPV vaccination?

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI/202100235709
Directorate
Topic

Funding provided to Screen Scotland: FOI release

How much money the Scottish Government gave for the filming of Fast & Furious 9 in Glasgow through Screen Scotland?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-10-08
Reference
FOI/202100234100
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Payments received from onshore windfarms: FOI release

How much money, since the beginning of the financial year 2013/14, the Scottish Government and its associated arms length organisations has received in payments from the developers of onshore windfarms. You specified that the payments that you would like details of are ones made by the developers in relation to the fol...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.36
Published
2021-10-08
Reference
FOI/202100227704
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Cost to Scottish Government of its participation of recent inquiry’s: FOI release

1. Any estimate and breakdown of the cost to the Scottish Government of its participation in the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints. 2. Any estimate and breakdown of the cost to the Scottish Government of the James Hamilton inquiry. 3. Any estimate and breakdown o...

FOI unclear 55 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.12 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-07
Reference
FOI/202100209285
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Council of Economic Advisers: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100222880 1. All the incurred costs by the Council of Economic Advisers since the Council’s initiation in 2007 to the present date, with a full breakdown of those costs. 2. A full membership list of Council members between 2007 and the present date. 3. A list of all Council engagements with S...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100235314 review of 202100222880
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector