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

A90 Perth to Dundee Safety - Safety Reports: EIR release

A copy of "the weekly safety reports for the A90 Dundee to Perth Dual Carriageway. From the start of Jan 2023, to the end of July 2023 carried out by the current contractor at the time".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300370193
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Foreign travel expenses of Clinical Director of NHS Scotland

You asked for the following information: how much the Clinical Director of NHS Scotland (Professor Jason Leitch) has spent on U.K. and foreign expenses travel (including taxi, train, flights, hotels, meals and subsistence) during the period April 2015-April 2022, and how many working days he spent at U.K. and interna...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300353692
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Special advisor fees for Deposit Return Scheme: FOI release

Is Harry Huyton a full time employee of the Scottish Government? If not what is his fee as Special Advisor for the Deposit Return Scheme.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300347334
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costings of events hosted at Bute House

You asked for: 1. A total, and breakdown on all costings related to entertainment hosted at Bute House over the past three years. This may include many events such as (but not limited to) engagements, receptions, drinks/lunches/dinners with guests/visitors, etc., broken down by year if possible. 2. A total on all spe...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300355692
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SSS occupancy levels in the Dundee headquarters

In relation to the balance of staff working from home/in the Dundee headquarters, please provide the SSS occupancy levels in the Dundee office in this calendar year. In relation to the Dundee HQ, please state how much was paid in calendar year 2022 in rent, rates, energy and maintenance.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300357607
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information around the 25% statement: EIR release

Responding to questions about the use of the discredited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe’s offshore wind potential, multiple Scottish Government ministers and FOI responses have described that statistic as “outdated”. A detailed report published by These Islands on 9th November 2022 demonstrated that the 25% ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300350262
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender recognition bill: FOI release

Which firm is being instructed to represent the Scottish government in the judicial review petition? Is it the Scottish government legal directorate or an external law firm? Which counsel have been instructed to represent the government in the judicial review petition? Please supply names and advocate stables. Please p...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.35 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300351736
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on health boards annual operating plans (AOP): FOI release

Correspondence on each of the following health board’s annual operating plans for 23/24 between the Scottish government and the following health boards: a. Greater Glasgow and Clyde b. Lothian c. Highland

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300368918
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Strategy for international education: FOI release

You asked for the following: When is the new ‘Strategy for international education’ expected to be implemented? The total spent on the new ‘Strategy for international education’? Have any progress reports been conducted on the development of the new ‘Strategy for international education’? Was there an expected implant...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300357263
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Child disability payment: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Can you please provide the current processing times for a change in circumstances for child disability payment. For applications currently being assessed, can you please confirm when these applications were submitted? Request for Information 2: Is there a deadline or a target with regard to ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354477
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Money pledged by the government specifically for long COVID care: FOI release

The amount of money pledged by the government specifically for long COVID care in Scotland for 2023/24. You have highlighted that by 'long COVID care' you mean money pledged specifically for treatment of, support for, or research into, long COVID.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354828
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2021-2022 Programme for Government - ‘invest £5 million: FOI release

You asked for 'In the 2021-2022 Programme for Government, there was a commitment to ‘invest £5 million a year over the course of this Parliament for universities, colleges, and community learning providers to purchase digital equipment’. As of the 18 May 2023, how much of the pledged £5 million has been invested into u...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300357264
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mental health counsellors (FTE): FOI release

You asked for: ‘How many mental health counsellors (FTE) have been appointed by colleges?’

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300357502
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Anti-Poverty Summit - May 2023: FOI release

The official date that Scotland Secretary Alister Jack was sent an invitation to attend the Anti-Poverty Summit. Please also provide the correspondence that was sent to his office and the reply the Scottish Government received. If Jack wasn't the one who the invite was addressed to then please still include the date an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.27(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354856
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government passes lost or stolen: FOI release

On how many occasions, was a pass to enter Scottish Government premises at the sites listed below- reported lost or stolen, between August 1st 2022 and August 1st 2023? Sites: St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh Victoria Quay, Edinburgh Soughton House, Edinburgh Bute House, Edinburgh Atlantic Quay, Glasgow If this info...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300373625
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary's visit to Berlin in December 2022: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared in advance of Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson’s visit to Berlin in December 2022, and all notes of meetings during the visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300353788
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland’s print contracts: FOI release

Following a review of Transport Scotland’s Contract Register, I have been unable to source who the incumbent supplier and expiry date for any print contracts? Please could you advise: Print Reference Number Incumbent Start Date Expiry Date Value Extension Periods

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202200327164
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Agricultural Wages Board payment data: FOI release

Information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31.

FOI released 70 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300379667
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding committed to Scottish Budget 2022-23: FOI release

On 16 November 2022, how much in total was committed in the Scottish Budget for 2022-23 On 16 November 2022, what is the specific total funding available to the Scottish Government for 2022-23

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202200330544
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Organisations funded by the Equality and Human Rights Fund via the Scottish Government: FOI release

A list of all organisations - past and present - which have been funded by the Equality and Human Rights Fund via the Scottish Government. All six month progress update reports given to Inspiring Scotland by organisations benefitting from funding via the Equality and Human Rights Fund.

FOI not held 40 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202200316153
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government employees COVID-19 vaccination requirements: FOI release

Does Scottish Government require its staff and volunteers (if any) to be vaccinated against COVID-19? Is vaccination against COVID-19 an element in COVID Health and Safety Risk assessment? If yes? Are individuals who decline to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status or are classified as unvaccinated requested to ...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202200326849
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Claw back subsidy payments for NorthLink contract: FOI release

A subsidy claw back provision is included in the 2019-27 contract for Northern Isles Ferry Services. Could I please find out how much claw back provision has been returned to the Scottish government/Transport Scotland since the start of the contract? Could have this information broken down year by year? For each yea...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202200328559
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Appointment of members of the board of NatureScot: FOI release

In relation to the Nature Scot Board Member appointment round advertised from 10 May 2022 with a closing date for applications of 30 May 2022 the following: How many applications were received? How many people have been selected for interview? How many of the people selected for interview have experience of serving on...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202200304884
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector