Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,888releases indexed
39,524attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,127partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,127 unclear 7,204 not held 3,072 released 1,539 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4943 s.20 4285 s.34(1) 3601 s.39(2) 3486 s.30 2886 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2385 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 24 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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21,888 matching releases

Annual running costs of our three fishery protection vessels: EIR release

Could you supply us with the annual running costs of our three fishery protection vessels currently on duty in Scottish waters. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your re...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300347129
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme risk register: FOI release

You asked for: Under FOISA, please provide any revisions to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme risk register since August. Per Patricia's advice I understand there should have been an update.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200334392
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

20 mph Task Force Group: FOI release

The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group and whether its agendas and minutes of meetings are to be in the public domain or...

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300355572
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Operating costs for Young Person’s Free Bus Travel scheme: FOI release

What have been the operating costs for Transport Scotland’s the Young Person’s (Under 22) Free Bus Travel scheme in each financial year, since its introduction? What have been the costs for Transport Scotland to raise awareness, market, and promote the Young Person’s (Under 22) Free Bus Travel scheme in each financial ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200328778
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS availability for IVF: FOI release

I have a query regarding NHS availability for IVF. I would like to know if IVF is available to single woman in Scotland under extreme circumstances or if a certain diagnosis was made then an Individual Funding Request (or similar in Scotland) and if so how would it be done. If it is available can I get the numbers on ...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300338556
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of repairs to M8 J16 - 17 (Woodside Viaduct): EIR release

The updated total cost of all the investigative and repair works which have been, and will be carried out at this site (M8 J16 - 17 Woodside Viaduct), as well as an updated timeline for the completion of all this work. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300339070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grants awarded to specific organisations: FOI release

Information on grants given out in the 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 (to present) financial years, to the following organisations: LGBT Consortium Stonewall Mermaids Switchboard LGBT Foundation LGBT Youth Scotland Press for Change Albert Kennedy Trust Trans Media Watch Pink Therapy FFLAG MESMAC Hidayah LGBT Gendered In...

FOI unclear 55 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200335098
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Money spent on private charter for Lorna Slater: FOI release

You asked how much money did the Scottish Government spend on the private charter catamaran which transported Lorna Slater to the Isle of Rum on the 12 May 2023?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300356306
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS strike contingency plans: FOI release

All copies of documented contingency plans for NHS Health Boards over the strike period Each date the Health Secretary and Scottish Government engaged with Health Boards specifically on contingency plans.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200329495
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Evidence for COVID-19 face masks: FOI release

Have the Scottish Government ever consulted any industrial hygenists or occupational health and hygiene specialists (example link provided) to assess the safety and efficacy of masking to reduce the spread of COVID-19, if so what was the outcome ? Since 2020 till present have the Scottish Government ever conducted any ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.12
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
FOI/202300373214
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial car journeys and the number of ministerial cars: FOI release

1. Details of all journeys undertaken in ministerial cars by Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater since they became ministers. 2. The date, distance travelled, where the journey began and ended and the reason for their use. 3. For the same time frame, the total number of ministerial car journeys undertaken by all minister...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200330114
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bed and Breakfast closures following introduction of licensing requirements: FOI release

The number and the anticipated number of Bed and Breakfast providers who have closed, or will close, due to the introduction of the requirement to be licensed? The impact and the anticipated impact of the loss of Bed and Breakfast accommodation on the tourism industry in Scotland for 2023? The number of closed or antic...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200331888
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Definitions according to the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

Noting that: 'the ‘Scottish Ministerial Code’ states that Scottish Government resources can only be used by Scottish Ministers for official government business and must not be used for party political purposes,1.3 (i) Ministers must not use public resources for party political purposes'. A definition of the term ‘publ...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.10 s.17(1) s.7
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200332845
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on money spent on Parliamentary Liaison Officers John Swinney MSP and Kate Forbes MSP: FOI release

You requested "information on the amount of money spent on Parliamentary Liaison Officers for John Swinney MSP and Kate Forbes MSP since 2018 to the present. Please provide per year spend per the number of Parliamentary Liaison Officers for each MSP."

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200333055
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pensions advice for the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

1. The date the notice for the contract or contracts was first published on Contracts Scotland 2. The deadline date for the contracts or contracts 3. The reference and OCID numbers of any contract/ contracts 4. The value of the contract or contracts 5. If a contract or contracts has been issued, who has been awarde...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.6
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200333390
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Telecoms networks: FOI release

Contract 1 - Telephony/Voice Services (Analogue, ISDN VOIP, SIP etc) Telephony/Voice Services Provider- Please can you provide me with the name of the supplier for each contract. Telephony/Voice Services - Contract Renewal Date- please provide day, month and year (month and year are also acceptable). If this is a roll...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300340542
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Which official body is empowered to investigate: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s procedures in the following circumstances: If a minister in the Scottish Government misleads the Scottish Parliament, and does not voluntarily make a correction, which person or official body is empowered to investigate whether parliament has been misled? Are they also empowered to investigat...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300342786
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Angus Robertson's trip to Paris: FOI release

How long did Angus Robertson stay in Paris? How did Angus Robertson travel to Paris? In what class did he travel (i.e. first class or economy)? And how much did this travel cost? What accommodation did Angus Robertson stay in? How much did this cost? How much did Angus Robertson spend on food and drink on his trip in P...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.27(1)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202200323434
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Adult Disability Payment waiting times and proportion requiring consultations: FOI release

I request the following information regarding waiting times for ADP: Request 1: From January 2023 onwards, what was the average length of time from the submission of part 2 to a decision being (made)? Request 2: From January 2023 onwards, what was the average length of time from the submission of part 2 to a decision...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348866
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinets discussing closing the attainment gap: FOI release

Can you confirm when closing the attainment gap was last discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers? Can you confirm every cabinet meeting where closing the attainment gap was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since May 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300352402
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of trip to Rum by Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

You asked regarding Lorna Slater's trip to visit the residents of the Isle of Rum on Friday (May 12), we understand she used a Western Isles Cruises boat to travel to the island from Mallaig, instead of the CalMac service, I'd like to know what the total cost was to hire the vessel for the journey to and from the islan...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300356510
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding given to Orange Order groups: FOI release

Provide any information held by the various grant making bodies within the devolved administration that would relate to a grant/funding application made by any of the loyal orders in Scotland. Commonly referred to as the following bodies: Loyal Orange Institution of Scotland referred to as the Orange Order Ladies Oran...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202200331415
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fire Alarm Standards campaign: FOI release

I would like to know what the Scottish Government budget was for the 2021 campaign and any subsequent budgeted money for follow up campaigns from the end of the 2021 campaign to the present time. Could you also provide information about actual spend for the 2021 campaign and also further money spent on follow up campai...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202200332374
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector