Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Breakdown of external recruitment campaign for senior policy manager: FOI release

For post IRC85923E - 1. Total number of applicants. 2. Split Internal v External applicants. 3. Number of External applicants aged over 50. Split of successful applicants Internal v External, including number over 50 in each category. Noting: in respect of this request, Internal includes contractors - fixed term or any...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.3
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100212881
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Procurement framework for the supply of IT equipment: FOI release

1. A copy of emails sent since March 2020 between officials in the Scottish Government Procurement Division discussing the readiness and/or ability of the Scottish Procurement framework to make home deliveries of office equipment/supplies to public sector workers. 2. A copy of any correspondence since March 2020 betwee...

FOI unclear 55 score 177 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2021-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000103529
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Submissions made Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): FOI release

Please provide me with copies of any submissions made by the RICS in support of this proposed policy, or such relevant predecessor policies, and in particular: 1. Those which refer to the Conflict Avoidance Pledge, a pan-industry group addressing the prevalence of disputes within the construction sector. 2. Those which...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.3 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100210033
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Education Scotland Canal View Primary School inspection information and statistics: FOI release

1. When was Canal View Primary School last seen by an independent inspector? Why so long? 2. What school in Scotland is the longest without inspection? Can I have the top 5 please. I want to see if Canal View and 13 years is a trend or an oversight. 3. Are the Scottish Government comfortable or even aware that a school...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-30
Reference
FOI/202100215654
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland personal data sharing with the UK Home Office: FOI release

1. Whether your agency has entered any formal agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOU) with the UK Home Office governing the circumstances in which you would share personal data of individuals for immigration enforcement? If so, please provide a copy of the agreement or MOU. 2. Whether your agency has an internal...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.3
Published
2021-06-22
Reference
FOI/202100206650
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Programme for Government, Public sector

Information relating to British Ivermectin Recommendation Development (BIRD): FOI Release

1. If tested with the virus and show symptom can the GP prescribe ivermectin at my request? 2. Given the increasing amount of scientific evidence, including since the last response above, on the effectiveness and safety of the Ivermectin drug, including its prophylactic properties, why is the Scottish Government not co...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100202110
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Progress of See Hear strategic framework: FOI release

In 2014, 'See Hear - A strategic framework for meeting the needs of people with a sensory impairment in Scotland' was published. A specific area of priority was older people's services including recommendations for: The introduction of basic sensory checks Scoping the range of formal and informal training opportunitie...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100196878
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland discussions with local authorities regarding Transport Act: FOI release

1. Has Transport Scotland been involved in any discussions or communications with Local Authorities in Scotland regarding use of the franchising, public ownership or Bus Service Improvement Partnership Schemes (BSIP’s) powers as a result of the Transport Act? If so, which Local Authorities have you discussed franchisin...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.3
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100199630
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding allocated to Scottish Rugby Union limited: FOI release

1. The terms applied by the Scottish Government to the grant and loan funds made available to Scottish Rugby Union Limited comprising £15 million in grants and £5 million in loan funding. 2. A copy of the conditional missive agreed between the Scottish Government and Scottish Rugby Union Limited for these funds. 3. Cop...

FOI unclear 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100186914
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to published guidance on sex and gender: FOI release

Information in relation to draft guidance on collecting data on sex and gender published by the Chief Statistician in December 2020: 1. How many responses have been received by the Scottish Government to this guidance? 2. How many of those responses came from individuals and how many from organisations? 3. Please provi...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.3
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100196887
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government practice around disposal of confidential waste: FOI release

You asked for information on various aspects of the Scottish Government's arrangements for dealing with confidential waste. 1. Has confidential waste been procured via tender or framework or another means? 2. If a framework, could you confirm the name of the framework please? 3. Actual contract values of each framework...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.5
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100201930
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to Cyber Essential certificates: FOI release

I understand that the Scottish Government received two Cyber Essentials certificates for Public administration and defence. One (IASME-CE-006782) was issued on 19/10/2020 and the other (IASME-CEP-001637) was issued on 23/11/2020. With regards to these certifications: 1. Please supply the documentation that names all th...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100177392
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Flag flying and purchasing statistics: FOI release

1. A breakdown of the types and numbers of each flag owned by the Scottish Government that are to be flown on official days. 2. A breakdown of the cost and number purchased of each flag type over the past 12 months. 3. The cost of repairs made to owned flags over the past 12 month (with a breakdown by type of possible)...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3
Published
2021-04-12
Reference
FOI/202100163026
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Programme for Government, Public sector

Working from home PAT testing: FOI release

1. PAT testing record for each appliance , description and asset number - both in the building and issued for work from home. 2. Confirmation that each device issued to work from home is currently recorded on the record and has been tested in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations. 3. Provide detail of t...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-24
Reference
FOI/202000104133
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Computing equipment to assist with home schooling: FOI release

1. The total cost to the Scottish Government of purchasing hardware devices (laptops and tablets) Since 1st March 2020 to assist with providing children with access to these devices for learning at home. 2. The breakdown of the manufactures of all devices purchased by the Scottish Government to be distributed through a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100148780
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

COVID-19 scientific evidence discussions concerning restrictions within hospitality sector: FOI release

Any records relating to the scientific, statistical, or medical evidence related to public health controls on the spread of Covid-19 and how these relate to the hospitality sector, such as pubs and restaurants, at any point between the date of this request [4 November 2020] and 1 March 2020. We would like to limit our ...

FOI unclear 80 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.3 s.4 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100146009
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Travel quarantine hotel requirement costs: FOI release

In light of the new travel quarantine hotel requirements being implemented in Scotland effective Monday 15 February 2021, please provide the following information to support the cost of £1750 per person being incurred. 1. Name of all hotels and airports associated with hotel allocations 2. Minimum room standard to be...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.3 s.4
Published
2021-03-05
Reference
FOI/202100156898
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination programme statistics: FOI release

1. How many vaccines has Scotland been allocated? 2. How many vaccines did Scotland request? 3. How many vaccines has Scotland received, and when did they receive them? 4. How many are we still to receive and what is the timescale for receiving these?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.3 s.33(2)
Published
2021-03-05
Reference
FOI/202100151315
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA) support in relation to COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

In the last six months : 1. Has the Scottish Government requested the deployment of service personnel under the MACA (Military Aid to Civil Authority)? If so, please can you confirm what was assistance asked for, when it was asked for and what was the response form the UK Government 2. What assessment has been carrie...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4
Published
2021-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100135824
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19: Ivermectin efficacy in treating COVID-19: FOI release

1) How much is known by the Scottish Government and health organisations with regards to ivermectin and when were they made aware of it? 2) If the Scottish governments are not aware of ivermectin and its beneficial efficacy in the prophylaxis and treatment of Covid-19, who is responsible for this oversight 3) Given the...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.4 s.3
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100137853
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) network information: FOI release

Contract 1 1. Current Lines/Voice Services (Analogue, ISDN VOIP, SIP etc) Provider- Please can you provide me with the name of the supplier for the contract. 2. Fixed Line- Contract Renewal Date- please provide day, month and year (month and year are also acceptable). If this is a rolling contract please provide me wit...

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.3 s.13 s.16
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100134766
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government television advertising budgets: FOI release

1. In the period between April 1st 2019 and March 2020 how much did the Scottish Government pay for all TV advertising and related media buying and planning services for all Government departments. 2. In the period from April 1st 2020 to present, how much had the Scottish Government set aside and paid including work on...

FOI unclear 55 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.3
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202000110615
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Christmas cards sent by First Minister in December 2020: FOI release

1. The number of Christmas cards sent by the First Minister in December 2020 to individuals who are in the ‘shielding’ category with regards to COVID-19. 2. The number of Christmas cards sent by the First Minister in December 2020 to other individuals. 3. Whether Christmas cards were sent by first or second class mail....

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.19
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202100133363
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland legal services structure: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of legal services structure showing service structure, position in the organisation, reporting structure, team structure and number of solicitors and non-qualified officers (ie paralegals, legal assistants and other support officers). 2. Please provide details of professional staff numbers and ...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.10 s.11
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000119519
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Communications between Scottish Government and Scottish universities: FOI release

1. The minute of any meetings or phone calls between Richard Lochhead and Universities Scotland or Scottish Universities (including any employees of) in the last 3 months. 2. The minute of any meetings or phone calls between John Swinney and Universities Scotland or Scottish Universities (including any employees of) in...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 4 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000098237
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector