Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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22,922 matching releases

Scottish Government’s policy stance on the war in Ukraine: FOI release

“Information (specifically emails, notes and briefs) about the Scottish Government’s policy stance on the war in Ukraine so far in 2024 (so please provide all information since 1 January 2024)”.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432100
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Delivery of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: FOI release

Request for information 1: Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Social Security Scotland regarding the decision to delay the delivery of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. Specifically, the correspondence that explains why the delay will occur and what the implications of the delay are. Also all co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400431807
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

NHS Scotland pay awards information: FOI release

Information regarding NHS pay awards for the past 6 years. 1. For each of the past 6 years I want to know the actual date that the NHS Scotland staff award was eventually paid and hence the length of time between when it was due ie 1st April and the date eventually paid to staff. 2. For each of the past 6 years I wan...

FOI released 75 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.25(1)
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400435168
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on The Promise: FOI release

Please provide the total amount that the Scottish Government has spent to date on the Promise, broken down into a table to reflect each financial year after the Scottish Government committed to it.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432534
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment: FOI release

1. A copy of the first internal government response to the consultation feedback. In other words, the first document circulated to the Cabinet and FM on the response from the consultation and the options the Scottish Government had going forward. 2. A copy of Scottish Government internal communications (either in lett...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432918
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Trust Deed and Debt Arrangement Scheme data: FOI release

Trust Deeds: 1. The total number of Live Trust Deeds in Scotland, broken down by month and year of signing and by Trustee; 2. Total number of successfully Completed Trust Deeds, broken down by Calander month and year (last 10 years), and by Trustee if possible; 3. Total number of failed Trust Deeds, broken down by C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.13 s.10 s.33(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400429626
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence mentioning the Edinburgh Film House: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government and/or Angus Robertson, including internally, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings which mentions or is from Edinburgh Film House, between January 1 2024 and April 30 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432980
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

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