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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21,864 matching releases

Value of criminal assets recovered: FOI release

The value of criminal assets recovered in Scotland in the financial years 2022-23 and 2023-24.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400433468
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to polyamory in education materials: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendices or other correspondence, relating to polyamory in education materials.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432661
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Specific Scottish Government electronic purchasing cards (ePC) charges: FOI release

1) All the purchases on the Scottish Government electronic purchasing cards from September 2023 onwards which relates to expenditure directly for Scottish Ministers. For example, expenditure related to their personal travel, accommodation, food, items for their ministerial office etc. Please provide every single purcha...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432845
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Scheme to distribute free bicycles to school age children: FOI release

This is a FOI request relating to the Scottish Government’s scheme to distribute free bicycles to school age children who can’t afford them. Can you please answer the following questions: 1) Total cost of "Pilot"? 2) Total number of bikes supplied to children and a breakdown of how many bikes are distributed by local...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.8
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432715
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022 correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the content of the ministerial statement from the 19th September 2024 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022? 2. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the discovery of the factual errors regarding emission reductions targets and peatland figures th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432944
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change

Minutes and briefings regarding the 24/7 care at Portree Hospital: FOI release

1) All minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and policy analysis regarding 24/7 care at Portree Hospital, between May 1 2024 and July 1 2024. 2) You also asked whether 24/7 care been returned to Portree Hospital yet, and if not, why? and to supply all documentation surrounding this decision?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432908
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Recruitment plans and employment contracts: FOI release

The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice recently said of Social Security Scotland’s recruitment: “The updatedrecruitment plans take account of the seasonal peaks in benefit delivery and the additional staff who are required to deliver pension-age disability payment” Request for information 1: A copy of the updated re...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432458
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communication with Schoolwear Association: FOI release

Any communication between the Scottish Government and any representatives of the Schoolwear Association and/or specifically from Stevensons (the schoolwear supply company) between 01/01/2023 - present.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432709
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Animals (Low welfare Animal Activities) Abroad Bill correspondence: EIR release

The UK Government’s Animals (Low welfare Animal Activities) Abroad Bill - I wonder if there is an official letter available that confirms and informs the UK government of the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment decision not to lodge a Legislative Consent Motion? If so, would you be able to share a c...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 17 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400434789
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Costs to BaxterStorey Scotland Limited and breakdown of food waste disposal services: FOI release

1. Can you provide a breakdown in costs for how much money has been paid to BaxterStorey Scotland Limited in each of the 12 months up to the most recent month for which you have figures available. 2. Can you provide a breakdown in costs on food waste disposal services by the Scottish Government in each of the 12 month...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400433139
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Travel restrictions effect on farming and rural affairs work: FOI release

Travel restrictions effect on farming and rural affairs work: How many meetings between civil servants working in the farming and rural affairs directorate and stakeholders have been cancelled or moved online as a result of travel restrictions Which events relating to the farming and rural affairs directorate have ci...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400434754
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Minimum Income Guarantee consultation costs: FOI release

The total cost to produce and analyse the Minimum Income Guarantee consultation.

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400434544
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Building standards related to cladding: EIR release

1. How many buildings in total need cladding replaced? 2. Do you have a specification of the material that will be used as replacement? 3. Do you have a scope of works, i.e details on what works is required? 4. Also estimated duration of works?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400433477
Directorate
Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

First Minister's meeting with Kingdom of Bahrain Ambassador: FOI release

First Minister Humza Yousaf met with the Kingdom of Bahrain Ambassador on 11 March 2024. Can I please have the details of what was discussed in this meeting (notes, etc). Specifically, if Scottish independence was discussed during this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.32 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432862
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information pertaining to SQA: Scottish Qualifications Authority: FOI release

In your request, you asked for the following information which would fall under FOISA: What power does the government have over the management and decision making of the SQA? I would like a copy of the minutes of the meeting between the SQA and Jenny Gilruth, 18 September 2024. I would like a copy of my daughter’s exa...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.9 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400433130
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

New Edinburgh Eye Hospital details: FOI release

1. Is there a piece of ground at the RIE site at Little France reserved for a new eye hospital? 2. Have architects designed and planned the building ready to start? 3. What is the current cost? 4. How much is the Scottish Government prepared to contribute if we start a fundraiser?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.4
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400433294
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2026 Commonwealth Games: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and Glasgow City Council regarding the 2026 Commonwealth games. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed time...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers contracts whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432710
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding publication of the Economic Impact Assessment on Grangemouth refinery site: EIR release

“A copy of all correspondence between PwC (the consultant) and Scottish Government ministers and officials, in regards to the publication of the Economic Impact Assessment on the closure of the refinery site at Grangemouth published on 12/09/2024” “in the last six months”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432031
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister meeting with the US Consul General: FOI release

Your request was as follows: "First Minister John Swinney met with the US Consul General on 19 June 2024. Can I please have the details of what was discussed in this meeting (notes, etc). Specifically, if Scottish independence was discussed during this meeting."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432858
Directorate
Strategy Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to NHS Boards to contract external companies: FOI release

1. Which Boards have received additional funds to contract external consultancy support in 2023/24 and 2024/25. 2. The level of funds in each case. 3. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and NHS Boards about bringing on consultancies / external companies to support them with their finances.

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence contracts
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400433041
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

NHS pay increases in 2024/2025: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government set aside funding for NHS pay increases in 24/25? 2. If yes to the above, how much has been set aside? 3. Does the Scottish Government accrue interest on this prior to the pay agreement being finalised and the deal being implemented? 4. If the answer is yes to the above, can you confir...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400433304
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector