Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,204releases indexed
40,030attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,263partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-24newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,263 unclear 7,267 not held 3,132 released 1,563 already published 678 cost limit 618 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5043 s.20 4349 s.34(1) 3660 s.39(2) 3538 s.30 2937 s.17(1) 2833 s.25(1) 2440 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1198 s.2 1182 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 340 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 1,290 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,204 matching releases

Details of response to current monkeypox outbreak: FOI release

1. What preparations have the Scottish Government made to deal with monkey pox in the country and exact schedule of things they have done? 2. Any correspondence between Nicola sturgeon, Humza Yousaf and medical chiefs like Jason Leitch and Gregor Smith regarding the monkey pox disease over the last three month? If this...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200314027
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Preparation of independence prospectus papers: FOI release

I would like to request the following information please in relation to the Independence in the Modern wide world white paper along with any other documents produced to coincide with it. I understand 1 Senior official and 19 others worked on the project. Can you provide the following please. 1) The total accumulative a...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.6
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200311764
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

2022 Census form statistics: FOI release

"Please can you provide me with the following: 1. The number of completed census forms for 2022. 2. The number of outstanding census forms as at this date. 3. The final date for census forms to be returned. 4. The number of fines (if any) issued for non-completion of a census form. 5. The number of these fines which ha...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200314131
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde funding: FOI release

NHS Lanarkshire received £20000 and NHS GGC received £20000, please advise what was this money is designated to do, and what was it spent on.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200314181
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Performance deductions regarding cancelled or late ferry sailings: FOI release

How much by way of performance deductions were applied to CalMac Ferries Limited by Transport Scotland so far this year, in 2021/22 and for 2020/21, 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18, 2016/17 and 2015/16 for running the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200313797
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Temporary accommodation to Ukrainian Refugees: FOI release

1. All information relating to communication or consultation with local stakeholders about the plan to house refugees on a boat in Leith. This may be anyone who could have an interest in the decision, community groups, councils, health boards, local medical or dental practices, transport bodies and charities such as fo...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending whatsapp s.12
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200311937
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Fair work fund delivery statistics: FOI release

1. How many individuals have benefitted from the North East Recovery and Skills Fund in 2021 and so far in 2022? Please also provide this information by the financial years of 2020-21, 2021-22 and so far in 2022-23? 2. How much money has been provided for the Young Person’s Guarantee in 2021 and so far in 2022? Please ...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200311789
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

MSP and Ministerial salary entitlements: FOI release

"The annual figure that N Sturgeon has drawn as her salary from 2008/09 till April 2022. ie has the full salary for her roll been taken and taxed or has she only been paid her 2008/09 salary each year. Also a breakdown of what public Ministers that have "made available £250k" from their pay packet, was it taxed before ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200312722
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) assessment of cryptocurrencies and digital assets: FOI release

1. How many applications to the Debt Arrangement Scheme have included a mention holding cryptocurrencies as an asset? 2. How many of these applications to the Debt Arrangement Scheme have been successful? 3. Can you also give me any further information on how the Scottish Government regards cryptocurrencies and digital...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(2) s.20
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200312481
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government estates interlinked smoke alarms: FOI release

1. The percentage of Scottish Government buildings that are compliant with the Scottish Government's regulations on interlinked smoke alarms. 2. If there are buildings which are not compliant with these regulations, please outline which buildings these are. 3. If all buildings are compliant, please provide the date for...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200313124
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Contact Centre, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Automation questions: FOI release

You asked for a range of information, specifically: Contact Centre a. Do you have a customer/ citizen facing contact centre? If not please skip these questions. b. Do you employ and manage your own agents, or do you outsource to a third party? If you outsource who to? c. How many contact centre agents do you have? d. D...

FOI released 70 score 4 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-09-27
Reference
FOI/202200315864
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

ICT spend for Government bodies: FOI release

You asked for updated versions for 2020/21and 2021/22 of the following FOI request covering the 2017/18 financial year: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-19-02574/.

FOI not held 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-09-26
Reference
FOI/202200318365
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) telephony and data storage: FOI release

You asked for information about telephony and UC/Collaboration. 1. Telephony and UC/ Collaboration a. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. b. When is your contract renewal date? c. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? d. Do you use Unified Communications or Collabo...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200318091
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government meetings with banks or financial service providers: FOI release

1. If the Scottish Government, its agents or representatives have approached banks or other financial services providers to investigate the option of the Scottish Government issuing debt in the capital markets, or obtaining a loan in another form? If so, was pricing of such debt discussed? 2. I would also like to know ...

FOI unclear 50 score 294 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100226604
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Government Car Service (GCS) and Ministerial car travel statistics: FOI release

The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2007/08 to 2022/23 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2007/08 to 2022/23 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200316246
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Various student allowance and grant support questions: FOI release

1. Whether a minimum national allowance for foster and kinship care has been introduced in Scotland? 2. What steps the Scottish Government has taken to ensure pupils from low-income families can take part in school trips? 3. What work has been conducted to introduce substantial reforms to student support? 4. Whether a ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200311536
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Human rights due diligence checks and procurement exercises within Scottish Forestry: FOI release

Please give me a list of human rights due diligence checks your organisation has conducted since the publication of the Scottish Government document, Guidance on due diligence: human rights, detailing in each case whether or not you proceeded with an investment relationship or business agreement following the undertaki...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200313139
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Reaching 100% (R100) Superfast broadband installation: FOI release

You asked for delivery dates relating to: 1) How many subsea fibre cables have been laid as of the present date, when these cables were laid and to which Scottish islands? 2) How many Scottish households have received an interim voucher to contribute towards establishing a superfast broadband connection in 2021 and so ...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200312608
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Funding provided to Cricket Scotland: FOI release

"How much funding has been given to cricket Scotland from any government agency or funding pots? This can be broken down & itemised or in total for the year. For the years 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 & 2022".

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200312761
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Transport Scotland Multi-Functional Device service contracts: FOI release

I would like to make a request for the following information relating to the authority's current Multi- Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s) 1.What services are included in the contract(s) (e.g. printing vs scanning etc)? 2.Which supplier is delivering them (If in-house, please confirm or if mu...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200315142
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Schools with provision for pupils with hearing impairment: FOI release

1) The number of primary and secondary schools with provision for deaf children in Scotland. 2) Where those schools are located. 3) The number of deaf children currently in primary and secondary education in Scotland with a Special Education Needs/Additional Learning Needs statement. 4) The number of deaf children curr...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200312480
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government overseas office statistics: FOI release

Information on "Scottish Government Oversea office" and in particular: Can you advise on what dates each of the above open by year format , and what has been the level of financial investment in Scotland by each of the offices activities again by year format? And by location what if any , have there been any visits to ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200312244
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ferguson Shipyard jobs and costs statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following information under FOISA: a) Number of projected, estimated or actual jobs saved at Ferguson Shipyard, as announced by Scottish Ministers since 2018 (please provide dates if the numbers have fluctuated). b) Figures/data/calculations, supporting Scottish Ministers' announcements of jobs saved...

FOI unclear 50 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200305184
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Island Bonds Fund: FOI release

“Internal and external correspondence regarding the ‘Island Bonds Fund’ received by Mairi Gougeon MSP in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day.”

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) 12 attachments
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200315342
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

North Sea and West of Scotland landing obligation statistics: EIR release

"Any data Marine Scotland holds regarding compliance activities on the Landing Obligations in the North Sea and West of Scotland. How many compliance checks related to the Landing Obligations have been conducted in the North Sea and West of Scotland (combined or separately) since the implementation of the legislation? ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314187
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector