Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,651releases indexed
40,512attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,391partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,391 unclear 7,405 not held 3,242 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5153 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3730 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2997 s.17(1) 2928 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1226 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 4 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,313 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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COVID-19 positive test reporting figures: FOI release

‘The First Minister has just stated that there were on average 7000 cases per day over the last week. The figures on the UK Coronavirus reporting web site for Scotland are significantly lower. Can you explain the difference for me?’

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200280015
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Preparations for referendum on Scottish independence: FOI release

What level of resource is the Scottish Government providing for referendum and independence planning, communications and public engagement during 2022 and 2023? Please include specific information on: Number of Scottish Government officials (full-time equivalent), job grades and cost; Freelance, Legal and Consultancy ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200278056
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 business support grants: FOI release

Information regarding how much of total grant funding was allocated to business owners in Scotland. You also asked for information on how much funding was received into Scotland, how much was allocated, used and what happens to monies not used. We have summarised upfront the funding received by business owners and then...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200277719
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government CCTV equipment: FOI release

If the Scottish Government owns or uses any CCTV equipment manufactured by Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd)?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200278208
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Health Service (NHS) Recovery Plan: FOI Review

NHS RECOVERY PLAN 2021-2026 There is absence of core detail in this NHS recovery plan, including omissions of baseline numbers. I therefore seek core details for all the below items, including the baseline numbers and the baseline years, for the data projections that are anticipated over the years to 2026. 1 "provide...

FOI unclear 55 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.21(4) s.25(1)
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100251364 Review of 202100243445
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Redesign of Urgent Care Programme costs: FOI release

In relation to costs of the redesign of urgent care programme, please could you tell me: 1. How much has been spent on the RUC programme to date, including marketing? Please could this be broken down by area of spend (EG marketing, NHS boards etc). 2. How much is budgeted to be spent on the RUC programme under curren...

FOI released 95 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100263117
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence related to Scottish Information Commissioner Decision Notice 144/2021: FOI release

Please supply a copy of all correspondence related to Scottish Information Commissioner's Decision Notice 144/2021 from and including the date the Scottish Government were notified by the Commissioner that information must be disclosed in this case until the date of receipt of this FOI request. A copy of the relevant d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100255795
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 travel advice regarding PCR testing changes: FOI release

“Please provide by freedom of information emails and replies between the Clinical Director Jason Lietch and the First Minister, ministers, civil servants and special advisors discussing her covid travel update advice issued on or around the end of November beginning of December 2021. Where she stated that anyone return...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200270154
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Details of preparations for Papal visit during COP26: FOI release

A copy of all preparations by the Scottish Government to have: welcomed the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Scotland, accommodated any attempt by the Holy Father to have communicated Divine Mercy to the government within the Scottish Parliament, and thanked the Pope upon departing Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200269217
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Standards of ventilation in hospitals: FOI release

"I am writing to ask for information I believe you hold. Please outline: (1) Which standards are health boards in Scotland required to comply with in regards to ventilation in staff and patient areas? Please advise where these standards are described / stated. (2) Please state the latest rate of compliance with these s...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200269234
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Recruitment of Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mr Chris Gibb as Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Rail Holdings: 1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this? 2. How many candidates were considered for this position? 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100266550
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding school nativity play and concert cancellations: FOI release

How much correspondence (letters, emails, or otherwise) has the Scottish Government received from members of the public where the subject of banning school nativity plays, and Christmas concerts is discussed since 24 October 2021 to the 24 November 2021? Copies of any of the above correspondence where it exists, sorted...

FOI unclear 75 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100257600
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) CCTV equipment: FOI release

Whether Scottish Public Pensions Agency owns or uses any CCTV equipment manufactured by Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd).

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200278223
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of BrewDog funding and correspondence: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government paid to Brewdog since 2007? 2. Breakdown of each payment and the reasons for each payment and when each payment was made? 3. Any email or text correspondence between government ministers and James Watt or Brewdog representatives since 2007?

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200275787
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details of Scotland House in London: FOI release

1. What is the physical address for the Scottish Embassy in London? 2. Who is the Scottish Ambassador in London?, if you do not recognise the term Ambassador – who is the most senior government official solely linked to the Scottish Embassy? Who runs the office? What are the roles within the office? 3. What is the Char...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence meetings spending s.5
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200282115
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Government Expenditure & Revenue Scotland (GERS) publication figures: FOI release

A SNP MP made the following claim in response to a constituancy elector. "I must also stress that an independent Scotland can completely afford to pay state pensions. Latest figures (GERS: 2020-21) show that even during the pandemic, without borrowing a single penny, Scottish tax revenue covered all devolved day to day...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200282700
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funding to charities and third sector organisations: FOI release

“Please provide the following information for 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21: The value of grants made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years separately, and list all grants separately. The value of loans made to each of the organisations listed bel...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200277476
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination costs, suppliers & vaccination rollout: FOI release

“1. Total number of COVID vaccinations given to residents of Scotland? 2. Cost to SNP Gov, Scottish NHS, Scottish other public bodies, per COVID vaccination? 3. Number of companies Scotland's SNP Gov negotiated with, or currently is in negotiation with for the supply of vaccines?”

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.25 s.33(2)
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200282807
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Free bus fares and prescriptions costs in 2021: FOI release

How much did it cost Scotland in 2021 for free bus fares and prescriptions?

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200277192
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) losses and special payments: FOI release

You asked for the following in relation to losses and special payments: Please include the information for each of the following periods; 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21: 1. The total number of cases of losses in each year. 2. The total cost of losses in each year. 3. An itemisation of each loss including what it was for ...

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200275170
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD): FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government produce the SIMD and did it produce the SIMD most recently in 2020? 2. What resources, human, financial, and in-kind, did the Scottish Government allocate to the production of the SIMD in 2020? 3. What departments from the Scottish Government are allocated to working on producing the SIM...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.5
Published
2022-03-04
Reference
FOI/202200277020
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence on free rail travel for under 22 year olds: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence between ministers, civil servants, SPAD's, Scotrail, Scotland's Railway,Transport Scotland and Network Rail discussing any plans to introduce free train travel for under 22 year old. Also provide, 1. The name or names of who initiated the proposal to allow free train travel for that ag...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17 s.27
Published
2022-03-04
Reference
FOI/202200276733
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Guidance on official communications: FOI release

Copies of any style guides or documents used to advise Scottish Government employees or ministers on how to write communications going out internally or to the public.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100268306
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communications regarding teachers' class contact time: FOI release

Any communication between the Scottish Government (ministers, spads, learning directorate) and COSLA regarding the reduction of teachers' class contact time. This should include records of meetings, and attachments to emails.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202200275188
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector