Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,808releases indexed
39,350attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,078partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,078 unclear 7,197 not held 3,057 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4909 s.20 4258 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3460 s.30 2869 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1974 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1171 s.2 1152 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 355 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 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Scottish Broadcasting Commission Launch 2007 - FFM speech: FoI release

A copy of a speech made by Alex Salmond at the launch of the Scottish Broadcasting Commission on 8 August 2007 in both word and pdf format.

FOI released 95 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
FOI/202300368560
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Test and Trace payments in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the data on 'Test and Trace' payments in Scotland known as the Self-Isolation Support Grant.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202300358145
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Warmer Homes Scheme: EIR release

To request the information of, in the Scottish Government’s Warmworks/Warmer Homes Scheme, out of those who apply for the grant: a) How many get turned down out of those who apply? b) What are the most common reasons for turning an application down? c) What support is given to those who are turned down? Looking for t...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
FOI/202300368364
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Provision of PPE to third parties: FOI release

You asked for a full list of instances where PPE was given away for free or at a reduced price to third parties - including charities - during the pandemic (March 2020 onwards). For each instance, please include: the value (amount SG had paid for it) what type of PPE i.e. facemasks (including the number) what org too...

FOI released 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300345102
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Progress of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

I understand there was a cabinet meeting in January 2022 where the decision to progress the Gender Recognition Reform Bill was taken. Could you please provide the date, time and names of MSPs present at this meeting.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300345855
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs relating to the sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

For questions 1 and 2, I would like this request to cover the period since 22 April 2022 when FOI 202200280814 was issued. Please provide a copy of all the business-facing or public-facing documentation that the Scottish Government has used to advertise the sale of Prestwick Airport. For example, please provide a copy...

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300364698
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Legal costs associated the Alcohol Minimum Pricing court actions: FOI release

Please provide the total cost to the Scottish Government of resisting legal action by the Scottish Whiskey Association against minimum alcohol pricing, as per the below decision. https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/uksc/2017/76 If only partial costs can be provided, such as external legal fees, please provide thi...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368899
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COP26 expenses: FOI release

The full expense reports of Scottish Government delegates attending COP26 in Glasgow.

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-28
Reference
FOI/202300366079
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

ChatGPT website access: FOI release

The number of occasions in 2022/23 was the ChatGPT website - openai.com/blog/chatgpt - accessed on Scottish Government networks, computers or wi-fi networks. If possible, could this be broken down by month and department/building.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2023-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300367425
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to delayed discharge of patients: FOI release

You asked for information relating to delayed discharge patients, broken down as follows: Delays related to the provision of discharge prescriptions Delays related to delays over provision of discharge papers Delays related to transport/ambulance provision Delays in setting up care packages/or care home placements/ re...

FOI released 75 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300370024
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Marine Scotland web traffic to specific domains: FOI release

information on the web traffic from Marine Scotland to the following domains from devices associated with officials from your department: - https://chat.openai.com/ - https://openai.com/ Please provide this information as the number of hits to these domains since 2022. By 'devices associated with officials from your de...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2023-07-05
Reference
FOI/202300359758
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Solar Energy grants: FOI release

How many times was solar energy discussed at cabinet between 20 May 2021 to date? The number of grants that were awarded to private Scottish households to instal solar panels from 20 May 2021 to date. The total amount of grant money that the Scottish Government has paid out to private households to instal solar panels ...

FOI released 95 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-07-05
Reference
FOI/202300362379
Directorate
Topic

EU project funding: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent on the government's Stay in Scotland campaign since it was started, with a breakdown on costs per year and what the money was spent on? Can you include how much is allocated for the next financial year? 2. How much money has been given to the Citizens’ Rights Project overall with a bre...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending
Published
2023-07-05
Reference
FOI/202300360291
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Money and tax, Public sector

Total spend of overseas allowances for staff: FOI release

How much money the government has spent on overseas allowances for staff from 2014 to 2023 so far, with a breakdown of where and when and why it was spent? Also, the number of staff each year. How can a staff member qualify for overseas allowance? How many staff members claim overseas allowance every year?

FOI released 70 score 11 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-06-19
Reference
FOI/202300359685
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information in relation to Trust Deeds, Debt Arrangement Schemes and Sequestrations: FOI release

Information relating to the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 on: The average contribution per month in a trust deed, sequestration and debt arrangement scheme made by a debtor Total number of trust deeds, sequestrations (split by debtor application and creditor petition) and Debt Arrangement Scheme per truste...

FOI released 100 score 14 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-17
Reference
FOI/202300352164
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Allocations to Scotland from Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS): FOI release

1. Please can the Scottish Government supply the value of Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS) monies received for calendar years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, or if the data is held by financial year, financial years 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. 2. How much of the VPAS monies received by t...

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2023-04-05
Reference
FOI/202300343595
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Surrender and Compensation Scheme: FOI release

Copies of the following: The total amount of compensation paid out to individuals under the Surrender and Compensation Scheme. I would like the amount broken down per individual person and a brief description of what they were paid for (i.e. gravity knife, knuckleduster etc).

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200324677
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Cop15 Trip Costs: FOI release

How much did it , completely cost, to send Lorna Slater to COP15 in Montreal 2022? 1. Break down of travel costs, and methods of travel - Start to Finish. 2. Hotel costs. 3. All other additional expenses. Since this meeting has been completed their should be no security reasons for divulging the costs. If the Green P...

FOI released 75 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300340387
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence with Chief Statistician and First Minister on renewable electricity: FOI release

Correspondence (including any briefing documents) between the Scottish Government’s Chief Statistician and the First Minister’s Office relating to statements made by Scottish Government Ministers on renewable electricity mentioned in Sir Robert Chote’s letter to Stephen Kerr MSP on 2 November 2022.

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200334333
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government fleet fuel statistics: FOI release

Could you break down the number of cars which the Scottish Government has at its disposal by electric, hybrid, petrol, diesel. Furthermore, could you tell me how many SUVs the Scottish government has? For each type of car could you also specify how much money the Scottish Government has spent on them.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-08
Reference
FOI/202300341936
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security staff salaries: FOI release

A copy of Social Security Scotland staff payscales A breakdown of the number of Social Security Staff employed within each payscale, and which departments these staff operate within The total costs of staff salaries, broken down by department

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-06
Reference
FOI/202200326780
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessels landed into Scottish ports: EIR release

As your original request, received on 11 October, did not contain an attachment that you referred to in your questions posed, we sought a copy of the missing attachment by email dated 14 October. You responded on Sunday 23 October and so the due date for our response (20 working days from receipt) was calculated as 22 ...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-06
Reference
FOI/202200324246
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Implementation of Respiratory Care Action Plan: FOI release

1. How much the Scottish Government has spent on implementing the Respiratory Care Action Plan since published in March 2021, with and without civil servant staffing costs, and broken down by financial quarter. 2. What costings the Scottish Government has forecast by a) quarter and b) year to implement the commitments ...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-03-01
Reference
FOI/202300339314
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Spaces for People funding by council authority: FOI release

The breakdown of funding for the Spaces for People funds by council authority for the financial year 2021-22.

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300337957
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport