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

Stroke charity funding: FOI release

How much funding has the Scottish Government granted the Stroke Association, per year, for the past five years. How much funding has the Scottish Government granted Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland, per year, for the past five years.

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400425439
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Amount spent on Scotland Football jerseys ahead of Euro 2024: FOI release

The total amount that the Scottish Government spent on Scotland Football Jerseys ahead of the Euro 2024 tournament.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400429116
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Consultation and changes to the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners: FOI release

1. The "exact" reason for the new changes to the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners, introduced by the Scottish Executive yesterday; 2. What "consultation" was carried out by Scottish Ministers prior to altering the conditions for Pension Age Winter Heating Payment?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400426776
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government staff numbers by grade: FOI release

The number of staff by grade including senior civil servants in Scottish Government main for each of the past 7 years.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400425170
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish independence briefing notes: FOI release

Any official briefing note to the First Minister and/or the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution in the calendar year 2024, which includes the phrase "Scottish independence" and/or "referendum".

FOI cost limit 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400425681
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Angus Robertson's working days: FOI release

2. Could you provide all correspondence/minutes and notes from meetings, between Alex Salmond and Humza Yousaf and Alex Salmond and John Swinney, from the last six months? 4. How many working days has Angus Robertson spent in Scotland and how many working days has he spent abroad so far in 2024, with a list of where h...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400425415
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Hill of Fare Wind Farm application (ECU00004592): EIR release

The following information, in relation to the Hill of Fare Wind Farm application (ECU00004592): 1. How many representations have been received by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) by 2 August 2024? 2. Of these, how many representations have been received from members of the public and community organisations? 3. Of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400425006
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Public spending on Scotland's full fibre charter: FOI release

Information regarding public spending on Scotland's Full Fibre Charter.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400426809
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Late/overdue payments of Adult Disability Payment and Scottish Child Payment: FOI release

Request for information 1: In a monthly breakdown, the number of recorded instances of late/overdue payments of Adult Disability Payment to a recipient from May 2023 to May 2024. Request for information 2: In a monthly breakdown, the number of recorded instances of late/overdue payments of Scottish Child Payment from ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400425075
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Recorded deaths as a result of incidents which occur on our roads: EIR release

I am writing to you to seek important clarification of the way in which there is recorded deaths as a result of incidents which occur on our roads, and in particular on the A9 between Perth and Inverness. My understanding is that the official statistics which have been often quoted, for the deaths occurring on the A9 f...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400425902
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

XL bully compensation: EIR release

How many owners of XL bullys applied for the £100 to cover the cost of euthanasia/veterinary fees? How many owners of XL bullys applied for the £100 compensation for the loss of the animal?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
EIR/202400425331
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

European Structural and Investment Funds operation decommitment decision process: FOI release

This request concerns the European Structural and Investment Funds operation decommitment decision process. For each decommitment decision made by EC in the 2014-20 European Structural and Investment Funds programmes, please provide the following information: (1.) A list of all the actioned decommitment decisions, id...

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400426079
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Repair to the Culvert contained within Carnbee Estate: FOI release

A copy of the Priced Bill of Quantities and all associated contractual documents that have been issued and accepted by Edinburgh District Council in relation to: Repair to the Culvert contained within Carnbee Estate Liberton Area adjacent to Ellen Glens Road.

FOI not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400429725
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme official decision document: EIR Review

Original Request 202400422514 “The official decision document detailing what is included in the scheme. I specifically request an official document outlining the decision made by the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliament, duly signed by the appropriate authorities.”

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
EIR/202400422514 Review of 202400419383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Child Payment statistical information: FOI release

Information relating to Scottish Child Payment. Request for information 1: The number of applicants currently in receipt of SCP who receive this payment for five eligible children. Request for information 2: The number of applicants currently in receipt of SCP who receive this payment for six eligible children. Requ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
FOI/202400423812
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Meetings with Dr Lyndsey Moon: FOI Review

Original request - 202400421460 Please confirm all meetings from 2021 - 2024 the Scottish Government has had with Dr Lyndsey Moon, on which dates they happened, who was involved, what was discussed, who initiated each meeting, and provide any emails, documents and reports relating to these meetings being planned, unde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
FOI/202400424131 review of 202400421460
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

J.K. Rowling's criticism of the Scottish Government: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence, relating to J.K. Rowling's criticism of the Scottish Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 103 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
FOI/202400424984
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Fees paid by GFG Alliance company: FOI Appeal

“I want to make an FOI request to the Scottish Government about the total fee that has so far been paid by GFG Alliance companies under the 25-year guarantee entered into by the Scottish Government relating to the Lochaber hydropower plant and smelter. I also want to ask when these payments were made”

FOI unclear 75 score 539 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-25
Reference
FOI/202200270670 - Appeal of 202100258578
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Education Scotland communication with Local Authority Glow contacts regarding the expiration of the A1 Plus licence: FOI release

In relation to the impending loss of the A1 Plus Microsoft licence, I have been advised that Education Scotland staff have been investigating the likely consequences and possible solutions. I have been told that the service management team for Glow regularly engages with a group of Glow 'key contacts'. I would like to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.1 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400422725
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

ClimateXChange report regarding green hydrogen production and international competitiveness: EIR release

In January 2024, ClimateXChange published a report - Green hydrogen production and international competitiveness - which was commissioned at the request of the Scottish Government. It can be found here: https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/green-hydrogen-production-and-international-competitiveness/ Please provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
EIR/202400423111
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

UK Government regulations to restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones: FOI release

Information in relation to UK Government regulations to restrict the prescribing and supply of puberty-suppressing hormones: The Medicines (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogues) (Emergency Prohibition) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2024: 1. On what date was the Scottish Government first made aware of the UK...

FOI withheld 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.36(1)
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400422604
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Private rented properties and tenancy deposit protection scheme statistics: FOI release

1. The total number of private rented properties on the Scottish Landlord Register on 31 March 2024. 2. The total number of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme on 31 March 2024. 3. The total value of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protec...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400424040
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Infected blood scandal documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, excluding emails, so just analysis, minutes and notes from meetings, briefing notes and policy documents, about the infected blood scandal, which mentions the UK Government, between May 1 2024 and June 1 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400423596
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill: EIR release

Whether any further consideration been given to the need for an SEA of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill, since the date that the Statutory Consultees gave their responses to the Screening notification (September 2022) and if there was any work underway (or planned) to prepare an SEA for publication...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
EIR/202400424345
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector