Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,120releases indexed
39,824attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,223partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-23newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,223 unclear 7,253 not held 3,121 released 1,553 already published 675 cost limit 616 clarification 356 withheld 245 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5017 s.20 4330 s.34(1) 3641 s.39(2) 3521 s.30 2920 s.17(1) 2819 s.25(1) 2422 s.10(4) 2012 s.11(2) 1588 s.29(1) 1190 s.2 1173 s.3 919

Timeline

2026-07 256 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,288 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 970 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 935 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 862 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 731 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 649 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 643 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,120 matching releases

Proposed changes to free childcare: FOI release

A detail of Scottish Government plans to match or introduce any equivalent policy in light of the UK Government introducing the expansion of free childcare for children above the age of 2 years old from April 2024. Could you also confirm the current and any proposed free childcare policy for children aged 0-3.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2023-06-07
Reference
FOI/202300355502
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Senior Civil Servant Staffing List and Register of Interests: FOI release

"For each civil servant considered a Senior Civil Servant as of August 25, please provide the following information. 1a) Their name, job title, and period working for the government. 1b) Their recorded business interests and those of close family members. 1c) Any shareholdings or other securities/financial interests...

FOI unclear 80 score 462 working days over deadline correspondence s.1C 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-06
Reference
FOI/202100233415
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI Review

“Can you please provide ALL communications, including emails, between any member of the Scottish Government and any member of the Scottish Prison Service, in relation to any or all transgender prisoners, between 10-Jan-2023 and 02-Feb-2023.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-06-05
Reference
FOI/202300353625 Review of 202300341318
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Briefings regarding United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill: FOI release

All of the briefings received by Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills from the day if their appointment, until and including the day of receipt of this FOI. All of the briefings received by any Minister relating to the UNCRC bill and the Incorporation of human rights into Scot's Law.

FOI cost limit 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.28 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-01
Reference
FOI/202300353281
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information considered by the UNCRC Strategic Implementation Board: FOI release

All reports, files and correspondence considered by the UNCRC Strategic Implementation Board.

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-01
Reference
FOI/202300353310
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence on applying exclusions to Internal Market Act: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful if I can receive a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish and UK Governments on the process for applying for an exclusion to the UK Internal Market Act since 1 January 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-05-31
Reference
FOI/202300354183
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Direct Award and Procurement of Ferries: FOI release

1. “I would be grateful if you could send to me any policy framework or guidance the Scottish Government has for direct award of public sector contracts. e.g. Teckal or other similar contracting options.” 2. “Can you send me a copy of the procurement business case for the recent awarding of the ferries contract to a T...

FOI not held 70 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.33 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 6 attachments
Published
2023-05-31
Reference
FOI/202300342383
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of FOI reviews submitted to Scottish Government: FOI release

1) For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government are reviewed. 2) For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI reviews to the Scottish Government are partially or fully upheld.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-25
Reference
FOI/202300352494
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Average response times for an FOI request: FOI release

1) The mean, median and maximum response times for an FOI to the Scottish Government over the last 12 months. 2) The number and percentage of FOIs that were referred to Special Advisers for each month of the last five years. 3) The mean, median and maximum response times for all FOIs referred to Special Advisers over t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.3 s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-25
Reference
FOI/202300352495
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of FOI late responses in past five years: FOI release

For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government receive a late response (based on timescales set out on FOISA). For each month of the last 5 years, the number of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government that receive a late response.

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-25
Reference
FOI/202300352496
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statistics on Guilty Pleas by Accused Persons in Criminal Proceedings: FOI release

The number of guilty pleas made by persons accused of any criminal charge that proceeded to court over the period accompanied by the percentage that number represents of all proceedings taken to court over those same periods; Those above statistics broken down by whether the plea was entered at the first calling, inter...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-24
Reference
FOI/202300352445
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

AMEY contract with Scottish Government regarding class A road maintenance: EIR release

A copy of the contract the AMEY has with the Scottish Government regarding class A road maintenance, their obligations to provide signposting and road safety commitments.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-24
Reference
FOI/202300353272
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Slowest Freedom of Information (FOI) responses in last 5 years: FOI release

The top 3 slowest FOI responses in each of the last 5 years, including the total length of time it took to respond to each FOI and a short description of the subject of the FOI.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-24
Reference
FOI/202300352490
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tartan week costs and expenses 2023: FOI release

Who the Scottish Government paid the expenses of to attend Tartan week in New York 2023. This includes Government Ministers, MSP's, civil servants and any other individuals e.g Kelly Given. The list should include the costs of individual flights, accommodation (Hotel and number of nights) and subsistence.

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2023-05-23
Reference
FOI/202300351859
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the A9 Dualling Programme: EIR release

Any correspondence (Emails and WhatsApp messages) between John Swinney MSP and Jenny Gilruth MSP about the A9 dualling between 1 December 2023 and 22 February 2023. Any correspondence (Emails, WhatsApp messages, meeting notes) between Jenny Gilruth MSP and Transport Scotland about the A9 dualling between 1 December 202...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-23
Reference
FOI/202300344674
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Patrick Harvie MSP foreign trips: FOI release

Information regarding Patrick Harvie's trip to Rome in October last year including how many civil servants attended with him and what their job titles were; the number of civil servants who attended the full trip including to London, Paris and Basil, and the mode of transport used to travel to and from Rome; expenses a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-23
Reference
FOI/202300352059
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

2022 exam appeals - internal communications: FOI release

The following information regarding the 2022 exam appeals: All internal communication involving the following: Ministers Special Advisers Communication staff Learning Directorate staff Education Reform Directorate staff The time frame for this request is April 1, 2022 - present. Communication would include, but woul...

FOI already published 80 score 137 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-23
Reference
FOI/202200328831
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson's trip to Tartan Week: FOI release

Full expenses and costs of Angus Robertson trip to USA for Tartan Week. How many civil servants went with him, what are their jobs titles and expenses for them? Itinerary for Mr Robertson when he was in USA and minutes of the meetings he held there. What hotels did Mr Robertson stay in and how did he get to and from Am...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.27(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-05-23
Reference
FOI/202300352406
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Total amount spent so far on the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland: EIR release

The approximate total amount spent so far on the DRS in Scotland by the Scottish Government.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-05-22
Reference
FOI/202300352678
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Tartan Week trip 2023: FOI release

The cost of travel, accommodation, meals, security and staff support which will be borne by the taxpayer - with regards to the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's trip to New York City. This being the trip made commencing the week of April 10 2023, for 'NYC Tartan Week'.

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2023-05-22
Reference
FOI/202300352037
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Scottish Government staff and representatives costs to attend Tartan Week: FOI release

Please can you confirm how much money was spent sending Scottish Government staff and representatives to the Tartan Day Parade in New York, in April 2023? How much money did Scottish Government spend in April 2023 on helping homelessness in those under 18 in Scotland, and those over 18? How much money has the Scottish ...

FOI transferred 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-05-22
Reference
FOI/202300351751
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Scotland's Snowsports report by EKOS Ltd 2022: FOI release

Information on the report into Scottish snowsports as listed below: Confirm that there was an initial draft of the report, Confirm that the initial draft was circulated to all the ski resorts, businesses etc who supplied information on which the report was based, and, Supply a copy of the first draft. You also reques...

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-17
Reference
FOI/202300351954
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Formaldehyde (Formalin) use on salmon farms since 1 Jan 2020: EIR release

Information on Formaldehyde (Formalin) use on salmon farms in Scotland since 1 January 2020. Any data, emails, letters, complaints, objections, photos, videos and other information on Formaldehyde (Formalin) use on salmon farms since 1 January 2020. Any information relating to a petition calling for a ban on Formaldehy...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2023-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200303257
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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