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

Travel expenditure:first class rail, business and premium economy air:FOI release

1. A list of first class rail travel expenditure, first, business and premium economy air travel expenditure and spending on taxis by Scottish Government Ministers in 2010, 2014 and 2017. 2. I would also request this same information for Scottish Government civil servants. 3. I would also request this information for...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial diary: Humza Yousaf's trip to the Netherlands: FOI release

The ministerial diary for Humza Yousaf for when he was in the Netherlands from 11 to 13 February including engagements and who he met with; I would also like to ask for his personal costs associated with the visit and for any staff who accompanied him; for correspondence on the trip and for the job titles of the staff ...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers spending 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government property review: FOI release

Is the SG conducting or contracted someone to conduct a review of its property in Edinburgh? Is the SG conducting or contracted someone to conduct a review of its property in the west of Edinburgh? Is the SG conducting or contracted someone to conduct a review of potential property for SG to lease/own in the west of Ed...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2018-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

6th Contract year: MV-Coruisk, grant, fuel, replacement bus: FOI release

a. For the 6th contract year, the actual subsidy amount, split between grant and fuel payments b. For the 6th contract year, the cost of the charter for the MV Coruisk. c. For the 6th contract year, the cost of the replacement bus service. d. For the 6th contract year, the subsidy cost of in relation s5.7.1 (a) and ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Information on Named Person Scheme implementation: FOI release

Information on when the named person scheme is getting implemented on the whole of Scotland? How much money has the scheme cost so far before its implementation (The last figure I heard was 63 million pounds). What the Government's stance on the scheme is relating to it being mandatory or not?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

A737: safety inspections and defect reports: EIR release

'Under the general requirements of the Freedom of Information, I would be grateful if you would provide the following information in relation to the A737 and in particular the section on approach to Clerksbridge roundabout from Beith. I would like this information to consider Scotland Transerv's safety inspections and ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.8 s.5 s.10 s.2 s.3 s.7 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Special Adviser salary, costs and expenses 2014/15, 2017/18: FOI release

The current combined annual salary costs for Scottish Government special advisers; for the combined annual salary cost in November 2014 and for the total expenses bill associated with special advisers in 2014/15 and 2017/18

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.25(1)
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Steel and composite bridges constructed in 2016/2017: EIR release

The span of each of the steel and steel/concrete composite bridges constructed in 2016 and 2017 in Scotland. In the case of bridges with multiple spans, please indicate the length of each span.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Innovation Fund: low carbon energy infrastructure projects: FOI release

The amount committed by the Scottish Government to the Innovation Fund referenced on page 10 of the Programme for Government; for the amount of money that has been paid out through the Fund to date; for a list of payees that have received funding from the Fund and for the business case for the Fund.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.2
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland meetings: FOI release

1. How long has the practice of quarterly meetings between the Law Society of Scotland been in place for. 2. What records of the discussions at the meetings have been kept, and by whom. 3. Are the records of the meetings made public.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Lord President's decision 2016 on revised ACA scheme: FOI release

You asked: "Regarding the recent meeting with the Director of Justice, Neil Rennick. How can the justice department ask everyone else to act appropriately and take responsibility for their actions, when it is unwilling to even address its own failings?" "Why was there no consultation for the decision that the revised ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.42 s.2
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Adoption and promotion of Yogyakarta Principles (original Plus 10):FOI release

Data on the Scottish Government's "adoption and promotion of the Yogyakarta Principles (original Plus 10)", described in the Scottish Government's consultation on reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) as embodying best practice. You asked that this include: full details on the person and directorat...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.4
Published
2018-07-10
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Mode Shift Grant details to Montrose Port Authority: FOI release

Information relating to a Ports Mode Shift Grant from the Scottish Government to Montrose Port Authority: 1. What is the nature of the cargo you are aiming to be effected by the modal shift? 2. What is the current method of transport for the cargo referred to in question 1 above? 3. How is it intended that the grant...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2018-07-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inpatient and day case NHS waiting time reductions: FOI release

The specific detail for the actual statistical numbers used by the First Minister for the decade apart comparison that arrived at stated 30% and 43% reductions [in in-patient and day-case waiting times]. Please provide direct links to the same official statistics and specific tables used that contain these referenced ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Legal firm/costs for accommodation during Bute House repairs: FOI release

Regarding the First Minister's alternative accommodation during the works/repairs to Bute House: 1. Please give details of the legal firm used for the rental, and a breakdown of the legal fees for rental amounting to £3,873. 2. Please give details of the company employed to carry out the property search and valuation...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Legislative consequences of EU Withdrawal Project: workforce costs: FOI release

Details of the total number of civil servants and their corresponding total working hours spent on the Legislative Consequences of EU Withdrawal Project.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Applicable flags flown by protocol versions 22/23: FOI release

Were the flags flown over the years at SAH 100% in accordance with each applicable version of the protocol for that year i.e. were the flags flown in the year of version 22 different to those flown in the year of version 23?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence from Members of Parliament since 2016: FOI release

MSP Correspondence: How many enquiries were made to the Scottish Government in (a) 2016/17 and (b) 2017/18, and for both years, how many responses were issued after 20 working days?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Food expenses by SG Ministers 2016-17: FOI release

All bills and receipts for food expenses by Scottish Government ministers in 2016-17.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-12
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Policies regarding the Investigation of Reported Serious Fraud: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government any Policies regarding the Investigation of Reported Serious Fraud? If so can we please have copies of such Policies? Is there for instance a requirement that such Investigations begin within a reasonable period, say twenty-five years, or prior to the passing of all witnesses? Finally do suc...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lists of organisations requesting FOI information: FOI release

Does the Scottish Government keeps lists of the organisation that email accounts that send FOI requests belong to; for the headings of these lists; for correspondence on the membership of these lists since 1 January 2018 if they exist; for if ministers have suggested edits to these lists in the same timeframe (1 Januar...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Criteria for establishment of a new public body: FOI release

1. The rationale behind the presumption against creating new public bodies. 2. Criteria for assessing whether to create a new public body. 3. Guidance given to/received from the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body in relation to the appointment of new commissioners/new public bodies.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Changes to Flag Flying guidance: FOI release

1. There are only minor changes on versions 1 through 22, why were there such significant changes on version 23? (For background, there were 15 instances of the Saltire/Union Jack combination (UJ Superior) in version 22. There is only 1 Saltire/Union Jack instance in version 23). 2. On both versions 22 & 23 the key fo...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic

First Minister's visit to China: FOI release

For the First Minister's recent visit to China: 1. What was the First Minister's detailed Itinerary? 24/7 2. What was the schedule of meetings? 3. What was the subject or purpose of the meetings? 4. Who attended the meetings? 5. What agreements or commitments were made on behalf of the Scottish electorate?

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector