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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Costs incurred by Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board:

1. All costs incurred to date by the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board, ranging from the board’s initiation to the present date with a full breakdown of those costs. 2. A full membership list for any members of the board between its initiation and the present date 3. A list of all engagement with Scottish Ministers...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100223537
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Publication of information in the media about civil servants: FOI release

Any policy or guidance you have on how the Scottish Government deals with the publication of information in the media about civil servants”. You noted a particular interest in “understanding the approach to the media seeking to publish damaging information about junior civil servants i.e. non-senior civil service grade...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100218105
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Results of responses of proposed amendments to the Gender Recognition Act: FOI release

Please accept this as a freedom of information request to obtain the results of the public consultation carried out in 2020 on proposed amendments to the Gender Recognition Act.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1)
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100222288
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Advisory Group on Economic Recovery: FOI release

1. All the incurred costs by the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery, ranging from the council’s initiation to the present date with a full breakdown of those costs. 2. A full membership list for any members of AGER between its initiation and the present date. 3. A list of all engagement with Scottish Ministers and Cab...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100223479
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of legal fees from £25,000 - £50,000: FOI release

1. In the last five financial years (inclusive of 2021/22), please provide the details of which matters counsel or legal advice was sought for any cumulative cost of legal fees of more than £25,000 and less than £50,000, itemised by amount. 2. This should include live and closed matters, with "matters" taken to be a ge...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-08-04
Reference
FOI/202100220760
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Co-Chair of Eating Disorders Implementation Steering Group appointment details: FOI release

1. The process on how Dennis Robertson was appointed as Co-Chair for Implementation Group following the recommendations from the National Review of Eating Disorder Services. 2. If appointments to the Implementation Group are paid or voluntary. 3. A copy of any general guidelines for the appointments to government's imp...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-02
Reference
FOI/202100220258
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Programme for Government, Public sector

Breakdown of meetings with First Minister and Irish Government: FOI release

Details of dates and times the First Minister spoke to the Irish Government in the last three months (1 April 2021 - 1 July 2021).

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29
Published
2021-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100220362
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Annual social care costs: FOI release

You asked for: a) What is the anticipated annual increase in social care spending for each individual year of the new Parliament to cover the costs of implementing the Feeley review recommendations? b) Is the £840m additional spending over the course of the full parliament or an annual increase? c)If the £840m is ove...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100218597
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Briefing prepared regarding Scottish Conservative proposals for greater business support: FOI release

1. Whether any briefings, memos or other material was produced by civil servants for Ministers and/or special advisors on the Scottish Conservative proposals to for greater business support. These proposals were announced by Douglas Ross on 12 October and a summary can be found here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news...

FOI unclear 75 score 190 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-23
Reference
FOI/202000103722
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

NHS Scotland Pride Badge Initiative: FOI release

You asked for the following information related to the NHS Scotland Pride Badge Initiative: 1. The cost of manufacturing badges? 2. Who manufactured them? 3. Was the contract put out to tender? 4. How many were manufacture? 5. What is actually in the pledge to be signed? A copy of said pledge? 6. What happens to staff ...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.5 s.9 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-16
Reference
FOI/202100215136
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government Equality Unit: FOI release

How many staff work in the Equality Unit? Please break down number of staff in the Equality Unit per civil service pay band What is the Equality Unit’s budget per year? What is the Equality Unit’s remit?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-07-16
Reference
FOI/202100214992
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Total amount of electric cars used by Ministers: FOI release

How many of ministers in your government including yourself (First Minister) have access to electric vehicles, how many are being used at moment, if any how are they financed, do ministers pay for themselves or through government scheme, who is funding the installation of thousands of charging points.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100213731
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Assessment of Local Government flood projects: EIR release

1. How the Scottish Government assesses and prioritises Local Government flooding projects for funding. 2. What the current project prioritisation list is, and when this is to be updated. 3. What the (proposed/ draft) prioritisation list is for the next funding allocation together with details of the level of funding a...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2021-07-02
Reference
FOI/202100208352
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Procurement framework for the supply of IT equipment: FOI release

1. A copy of emails sent since March 2020 between officials in the Scottish Government Procurement Division discussing the readiness and/or ability of the Scottish Procurement framework to make home deliveries of office equipment/supplies to public sector workers. 2. A copy of any correspondence since March 2020 betwee...

FOI unclear 55 score 177 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2021-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000103529
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Government communications during lockdown: FOI release

1. For the period of lockdown (between March 23rd – 4th July), please answer the following questions regarding the staff in (XXXX government department) – if a question isn’t possible to answer in the time allowed, please let us know: a) What is the total number of civil servants (excluding third party contractors suc...

FOI unclear 80 score 240 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000068466
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Barra and Vatersay Community Hub correspondence: FOI release

Copies of correspondence regarding the Barra and Vatersay Community Hub in the year of 2020. In particular those between Deputy First Minister and CnES councilor Donald Manford.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100208862
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondence regarding shooting of seals under new legislation: EIR review

Electronic copies of correspondence between Scottish Government agencies, including Marine Scotland and Scottish Ministers, and fish farm companies and the SSPO on the shooting of seals under the new legislation.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-29
Reference
FOI/202100209041 review of 202100201149
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minutes of meetings with other parties following 2021 Scottish Parliament election: FOI release

1) Minutes of meetings between Scottish Government officials (including the First Minister) and Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and/or Lorna Slater following the 2021 election. 2) Minutes of a meeting between the First Minister and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar following the 2021 election.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100207108
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details of £1.2m purchase of fleet cars: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of the make and model of cars purchased to the value of 1.2 million pounds. Also breakdown of number of diesel / petrol / hybrid or plug ins. Who the individual cars were allocated to and why were high end cars such as Tesla purchased. The significant spend of circa £56,000 was spent on car accesso...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-06-23
Reference
FOI/202100212862
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding policing operation of Rangers fan celebrations in Glasgow: FOI release

1) Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council, the SPFL, and/or Rangers Football Club on the policing operation of Rangers fan celebrations in Glasgow on the weekend of May 15/16, 2021. 2) Details of any informal or formal phone calls, meetings (virtual or in person), texts...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202208
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

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

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

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

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

Correspondence relating to Cabinet Secretary for Health letter dated June 2018: FOI release

Documents, discussions & communications relating to a letter from The Cabinet Secretary for Health (Shona obison) to the Deputy First Minister (John Swinney) dated 13 June 2018 with reference 2018/0016281. And information contained in: Any discussions, communications & documents between Ms Robison, Mr Swinney, the Sco...

FOI unclear 75 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI/202100180873
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector