Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 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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Scottish Ministers attendance at football matches: FOI release

For each time a Scottish Minister, in a professional capacity, attended a match of the Scottish national teams (home and abroad) and any Scottish professional team: (a) which Minister attended; (b) where and when were the visits; (c) why the Minister was invited; and (d) whether alcohol was served and whether the M...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2025-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500456781
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Remedy contribution queries: FOI release

1) When the SPPA first informed the Scottish police federation [SPF] that interest would be payable on these contributions and also the first time the SPF were informed of the final interest rate. 2) When the SPPA first informed affected members that interest would be payable on these contributions and also the first ...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2025-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500456620
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of running the Public Attitudes Survey for Scotland: FOI release

The full costs of running the Public Attitudes Survey for Scotland in the last five years, with a full breakdown per year and what the money was spent on.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2025-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500455787
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

School support staff statistics: FOI release

The following information as this was not available in the ‘School support staff statistics: Support staff hours by local authority 2018 Support staff by local authority 2024 Support staff in special schools by local authority 2024

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2025-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500458981
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

SSEN meeting minutes and briefing information: EIR release

1: “A copy of all minutes, briefing notes, speaking notes, emails and other written communication, including Whatsapp and text messages, to and from the First Minister and other Ministers in each of the 15 meetings involving SSEN representatives per this list https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/questions...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2025-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500461035
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Proposed SSEN 400KV Spittal-Beauly overhead line project: FOI release

The release of all internal reports, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses that substantiate the need for this project, referring to the proposed SSEN 400KV Spittal-Beauly overhead line project.

FOI unclear 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.37 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2025-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500455846
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information related to WhatsApp messages: FOI Appeal

Request 202100255908 For the entire month of March, 2021 (inclusive), any WhatsApp or text messages sent or received by any cabinet secretary of the time on government business. Request 202100255912 For the month of August 2021, any WhatsApp messages or text messages sent or received by any government minister on go...

FOI unclear 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-05-02
Reference
FOI Appeal of 202100255908 / 202100255912
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Forestry spending on corporate functions: FOI release

1) The data your organisation provided to the Scottish Government for total spending on corporate functions in 2022-23, broken down by the total cost of running HR, finance, commercial, communications, digital & data and estate. 2) Updated data on your organisation’s total spending on corporate functions in 2023-24, b...

FOI unclear 75 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2025-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500452747
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Statistics of media staff employed by the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The total number of staff employed by the department with the words "media", "communications", or "press" in their job title as of 01 February 2024. The total salary costs of those staff. 2. The total number of staff employed by the department with the words "media", "communications", or "press" in their job title ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2025-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500454583
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Knightswood Secondary School pupil exam performance: FOI release

The National 5 and Higher exam performance for pupils at Knightswood Secondary School for each year since 2010 and the performance of its virtual comparator school for each of the years in the same time period.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2025-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500455883
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Police Pension Remedy and Remediable Service Statement information: FOI release

1) On 31st March 2022, how many serving police officers within the Police Service of Scotland were affected by the 2015 Pension Remedy; 2) Between 1st April 2022 and 30th September 2023, how many of the officers listed in point 1, retired from the Police Service of Scotland; 3) At the date of submission, how many of ...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence briefings
Published
2025-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500456077
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland’s postal costs: FOI release

In relation to the document published on the 6th February titled: ‘Transactions over £25,000 - November 2024’. The detail of the postage costs? I am looking for what was posted and explanation for the cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2025-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500454631
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Additional support needs in Scottish secondary schools: FOI release

1. The number of additional support need staff employed in mainstream Scottish secondary schools. 2. The number of Scottish secondary schools that cater for pupils who require additional support. 3. The number of pupils with additional support needs attending a mainstream secondary school. Please present this in a t...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3
Published
2025-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500455974
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding the Use of Force Act 2018: FOI release

Information regarding whether there are plans, policy or timetable for the Scottish Government to extend the reach of the Use of Force Act 2018 in Scotland. If yes, is there a timetable.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
FOI/202500456107
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of Accountant in Bankruptcy employees by salary band: FOI release

1. A breakdown of the number of Accountant in Bankruptcy employees grouped by salary bands (e.g., £50,000–£55,000, £55,001–£60,000, etc.). 2. The number of Accountant in Bankruptcy employees whose annual salary is £50,000 or higher. 3. The number of Accountant in Bankruptcy employees whose annual salary is £80,000 or...

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
FOI/202500457698
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

R100 broadband project: FOI release

How complete is the R100 broadband project, i.e. how many homes are connected and how many homes are not connected? Could you supply what areas these homes are in?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2025-04-22
Reference
FOI/202500455921
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Retired Police Officers pension scheme enrolment and Police Remediable Service Statements (RSS): FOI release

1. The number of retired police officers enrolled in a pension scheme(s) which the SPPA administers who have reached retirement age and have yet to receive their any pension as a result of the 2015 Remedy. 2. The number of retired police officers enrolled in a pension scheme(s) which the SPPA administers who have reti...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2025-04-22
Reference
FOI/202500455987
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) staff spend: FOI release

The total annual expenditure on staff specifically employed in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) roles for each of the past five financial years (2019/20 to 2023/24). The number of staff employed in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) roles for each of the past five financial years (2019/20 to 2023/24), in...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-22
Reference
FOI/202500453674
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

National public bodies in Scotland: FOI release

At FMQs on 27.02.25 John Swinney stated that in 2007 there were 199 public bodies in Scotland and there are now 131. Please provide a list of each figure quoted.

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-22
Reference
FOI/202500455038
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Free tickets for shows at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of Scottish Government Ministers who received complimentary or free tickets for shows at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium from the start of 2024 to date. Please list events by date, including the name of the event, the number of free/complimentary tickets, as well as names and titles ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2025-04-22
Reference
FOI/202500454100
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Complimentary tickets for shows at the OVO Hydro in 2024: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of Scottish Government Ministers who received complimentary or free tickets for shows at the OVO Hydro in 2024. Please list events by date, including the name of the event, the number of free/complimentary tickets, as well as names of those who received them.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2025-04-22
Reference
FOI/202500454101
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kings Theatre Redevelopment Project funding: FOI release

Please can you provide the dates of agreement of funding to save the Kings Theatre Edinburgh. And Dates of final funding agreed by Scottish Government with contractor Robertson. Only dates related to start of negotiations on funding agreement for the Kings Theatre and Scottish Government contribution.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2025-04-22
Reference
FOI/202500454352
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector