Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,726releases indexed
40,610attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,423partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,423 unclear 7,419 not held 3,257 released 1,591 already published 704 cost limit 628 clarification 373 withheld 249 transferred 82

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5165 s.20 4445 s.34(1) 3740 s.39(2) 3605 s.30 3008 s.17(1) 2948 s.25(1) 2532 s.10(4) 2067 s.11(2) 1624 s.2 1232 s.29(1) 1230 s.3 967

Timeline

2026-10 79 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 1,323 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 983 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 967 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 705 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 667 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 658 releases · 25.6 avg days
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22,726 matching releases

Scottish Government's organisational chart and staff working abroad: FOI release

A) Every version of the Scottish Government's organisational chart (high level) since 2007 B) Every version of the Scottish Government's organisational chart (operational level, including individual job titles within departments/directorates) since 2007 C) Total number of external advisory boards/panels/bodies advisi...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total value of pay progression increases 2012-2017: FOI release

How many staff at (i) the Scottish Government's core departments and (ii) the Scottish Government's external agencies received pay progression increases in each of the last five financial years, including 2016/17. In each of the above financial years, please also specify the total value of pay progression increases. Fo...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of establishing the London Hub, Scotland House: FOI release

Cost of establishing the London Hub, estimated annual running cost and staff numbers currently working in Hub; benefits set out in business case including additional investment expected and a copy of the original business case if possible.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's trip to USA - further questions: FOI release

Following up FOI-17-01477 relating to the USA trip, requesting the following: Flights – first class/business class? Did FM have no subsistence costs? How many days? Did her husband travel as well?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and DF Concerts 2016-2017: FOI release

All correspondence (covering the period January 2016 to 7 July 2017) between the Scottish Government and OF Concerts about: i) the future of the T in the Park music festival: and ii) the creation of the new TRNSMT music festival.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on safety inspections of A82 in 2017: FOI release

Information on safety inspections (how and when) of the A82 from the 4th January 2017 – 4th of July 2017 Information on when maintenance was last done on the following stretch of road and reports of potholes/areas of road surface missing: A82 from Inveruglas going north for five miles to ensure I have the information I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Estimated cost of full fiscal autonomy: FOI release

If the Scottish Government made any estimate of the cost or benefit of full fiscal autonomy in October 2014 - June 2016 and the date in which that estimate was submitted. I would also ask if civil servants did any work at all on the option of full fiscal autonomy during this period. In addition I would like to ask if t...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers spending 6 attachments
Published
2017-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Costs of Programme for International Student Assessments: FOI release

The costs spent so far and estimated costs in the future of the Programme for International Student Assessments.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2017-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Sick days taken by teachers and reasons why: FOI release

Information relating to the number of sick days taken by teachers this year and reasons why. I note you are particularly interested in depression, anxiety and stress related categories. A five year breakdown for 2012-2016. A breakdown by primary and secondary schools.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Exclusions handed out to pupils this year: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the number of permanent and fixed period exclusions handed out to pupils this year, with reasons for the exclusion. An annual breakdown from 2011-2017. A breakdown by region and age.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Complaint at George Watson's College: FOI release

Copies of all documents, communications, and other information about your family or your case/complaint to George Watson's College and/or Merchant Company Education Board held by the Minister(s) or within related parliamentary administration systems since 16 November 2015. These might relate to interactions with or in...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme - funds allocation: FOI release

The Scottish Growth Scheme was announced in the SNP's Programme for Government last September. The First Minister calling the three-year arrangement "a half-billion-pound vote of confidence in Scottish business, workers and the economy". Where has this sum been allocated to, who will be auditing this sum, and when are ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Responses to Consultation on Draft Referendum Bill: FOI release

The estimated cost of carrying out and analysing the responses to the Consultation on a Draft Referendum Bill. If the Scottish Government would have to have a another bill consultation if it decided to hold a referendum in the future and for how long it considers the responses to the consultation to remain valid/useful...

FOI already published 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Salary of all state head teachers: FOI release

Information relating to the salary of all state headteachers, with a regional, gender, ethnicity breakdown: A breakdown by secondary/primary. A historic breakdown going back five years, if possible.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Suppliers invoices paid by SG's Health Directorate: FOI release

Please provide the following information regarding suppliers invoices paid by the Scottish Government's Health Directorate(s) in the period from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017: a. Total number of invoices paid b. Total value of invoices paid c. Number of invoices paid within 10 working days d. % of invoices paid...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

ScotRail train drivers' disciplinary and alcohol incidents 2015-2017: FOI release

Figures on the following four questions: How many train drivers has ScotRail employed in each of the last three financial years How many disciplinary incidents has the company carried out in each of the last three years How many train drivers have been disciplined for alcohol related incidents in that time How many tr...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

McGoldrick report into the State Hospital: FOI release

A copy of the McGoldrick report into the State Hospital.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Data about George Watson's College: FOI release

All data from any source or discovered by any means about George Watson's College that is held in any form by Education Scotland, including by HMIE, the Registrar for Independent Schools, Education Ministers and their office or any other internal division, agency, or representatives of any kind.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Summary list of special schools in Scotland: FOI release

A summary list of special schools in Scotland showing school name, number of pupils, location and other key information.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Schools sharing best practice across their educational departments: FOI release

Information on how schools across all local authorities in Scotland share best practice across their educational departments (including schools and staff). Which Local Authorities use GLOW. Which Local Authorities publish internal newsletters that are sent out between schools, and if so who is the editor of these publ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector