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

XL Bully compensation claims: EIR release

I would like to know how many owners of XL Bully dogs who decided to have the pets euthanised following the introduction of the Scottish ban on the breed, have claimed compensation. Can you provide a breakdown of the following: The number of individual claims The total cost of the claims How many have been paid to da...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
EIR/202400426209
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Content of all drafts of the "Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2023" report: FOI release

All communications between the SG and the National Records of Scotland, both ways, on the content of all drafts of the "Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2023" report, as well as all communications on the content of all drafts of the the press release here: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/news/2024/drug-misuse-deaths-in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400427765
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Russia, Iran and Israel documentation: FOI release

- All documentation held by the Scottish Government about or from Russia from the last three months, including correspondence, minutes from meetings, briefings. - All documentation held by the Scottish Government about or from Iran from the last three months, including correspondence, minutes from meetings, briefings....

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426084
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

People in Scotland who have never been in employment: FOI release

The current number of people in Scotland who have never been in any form of employment including self-employment. Please break down this information by all adults, adults aged between 16-64 and also how many of these people in each category are currently in some form of education.

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426527
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Borders financial issues, meetings, Annual Draft Delivery Plan and Performance Escalation Framework: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and NHS Borders in relation to the financial issues facing the health board since 2018; The dates of all meetings between the Cabinet Secretary and NHS Borders, since 2018, including those in attendance, briefing notes, agenda; All communication within the Scottish Go...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426155
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Visitor levy (tourist tax), council tax and canal boats: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government intend the forthcoming visitor levy (tourist tax) to be applied to canal boats that are hired as overnight accommodation, or are they intended to be exempt? Please would you refer to any written communication clarifying what the intention is. 2. Please provide data showing a) how many r...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426134
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish independence discussions with the UK Government: FOI release

Details of any discussions between the Scottish Government and the new UK Government regarding Scottish independence, the possibility of a referendum or further devolution. Has the Scottish Government been in contact with the UK Government regarding any of the issues above? If so, can I please see the e-mails, letters...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426995
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Engine power range of vessels sighted in data released for a previous request: EIR release

If it is possible to also include engine power range of vessels sighted in the data released (for request ref: 202400419321)? To enquire the possible reasons that resulted in incorrect date formats and incorrect positions of sightings (some data points are on the land and some data points are with incorrect date format...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
EIR/202400426374
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and Elon Musk: FOI release

Communication between the Scottish Government and Elon Musk. Please include any communication relating to his businesses Tesla and X (formerly Twitter).

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426313
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence between any Minister and Elon Musk: FOI release

All correspondence of any kind between any Scottish Government Minister and Elon Musk since 13 August 2022. Please provide the full details of this correspondence and whether this correspondence had been arranged by the Scottish Government and its officials.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426417
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency scheme statistics: FOI release

Information in relation to the number of people signed up to a Scottish Public Pensions Agency scheme, and those who have chosen to opt-out or withdraw. Could you tell me, in each of the past five years, how many people have withdrawn or opted out from the following profession (broken down by year)?: i) Teachers ii) ...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.20
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400427803
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Publicly-funded payout received by the CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

All correspondence in your possession relating to the publicly-funded payout received by Eilidh MacTaggart, including discussions relating to the decision to award a payout. Please also supply me with all correspondence relating to discussions of her departure.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426740
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Covid loan payments owed by Scottish football clubs: FOI release

Most updated information on covid loans payments and amounts still to pay by Scottish football clubs. The most updated only covers up to August 2023. Can you also include any information on clubs who have failed to meet any of the strict criteria under which the loans were given, such as those on delivery of quarterly...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.33(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426729
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Pavements and crossings on the A78: EIR release

How much money is being spent on the wasteful roadworks on A78? Pavements and crossings in the middle of nowhere seems ludicrous to me. Can I ask who made this decision? Our roads are in an atrocious state would be a much better idea to repair them.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
EIR/202400430088
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documentation held about trans prisoners in Scottish jails: FOI release

1. Could you provide all analysis undertaken, all correspondence and all drafts written in reaction or about the recorded crime stats published in June: https://www.gov.scot/news/recorded-crime-in-scotland-2023-24/ 2. Could you provide all documentation held about trans prisoners in Scottish jails, including correspo...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426420
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Housing emergency action plan meeting: FOI release

You noted that, in June 2024, a coalition of housing organisations wrote to the First Minister requesting a meeting to discuss the housing emergency and an action plan developed by those organisations. Regarding this, you requested all of the recorded information held by the Scottish Government which relates to the req...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426423
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Powers exercised and legally binding orders issued by the Health Secretary: FOI release

1. A description of the means by which the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care possesses and exercises executive authority over Health and Social Care in Scotland. This should include a list of the powers available to him in this regard to direct activity both within the Scottish Government and in separate bod...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25 s.27 s.5(1A) s.52 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426292
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Sentencing for contraventions of the Misuse of Drugs Act statistics: FOI release

In the last five years how many people have received the maximum sentence permitted for contraventions of the Misuse of Drugs Act, in relation to possession, possession with intent to supply or being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs in the High court?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400429409
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Costs for the First Minister to visit Germany for the European Football Championships: FOI release

The total cost including flights and personal expenses for Mr. Swinney and his accompanying staff for the visit they made to Germany for the European Football Championships.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.39(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426320
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Rental properties in Scotland owned by people who live outside Scotland: FOI release

If the Scottish Government collates information on landlord registration and, in particular, how many rental properties in Scotland are owned by people who live outside Scotland?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400427113
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Positive and negative impact of international relations with a feminist lens: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, excluding internal, all analysis and briefing notes, and minutes from meetings, about international relations with a feminist lens, specifically about the positive impact of this policy and the negative impact of it, and how it would be i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426808
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister meetings which focused on drug deaths: FOI release

1) Since John Swinney became First Minister, how many meetings has he had which focused on drug deaths? 2) Since John Swinney became First Minister, how many times has drug deaths been brought up in meetings of Cabinet? 3) During Humza Yousaf's time as First Minister, how many meetings did he attend which focused on ...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400427727
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transcripts of the press events for the Building a New Scotland series of independence papers: FOI release

For each of the 13 Building a New Scotland series of independence papers, please provide all Scottish Government transcripts (or other notes) of the press events on the day of their publication.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426552
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cost of transitioning to Qualifications Scotland: FOI release

1. The total expected cost of transitioning from Scottish Qualifications Authority to Qualifications Scotland. 2. The total expected costs of re-branding the SQA to QS.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426613
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector