Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,340releases indexed
40,102attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,293partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,293 unclear 7,326 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5064 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3675 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2943 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2461 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1201 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 476 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 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 945 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 700 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 647 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) learning and development spend: FOI release

1. External training spend in the previous 3 fiscal years (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20) in the Student Awards Agency for Scotland, broken down by: Amount spent through the Civil Service Learning contract and amount spent to deliver external training through other contracts Under the Civil Service Learning Contract: - A...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.5
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000092768
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Questions concerning Non-Domestic rates relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

1. How much is the COVID 100% rates relief to the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors costing theScottish Government in total? 2. How much is the COVID 100% rates relief to aviation industry costing (a) the Scottish Government in total and (b) for each of the Scottish Airports? 3. How much is the COVID 100% rates...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.20
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000098824
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Spend on mitigation measures on the A83 Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

How much has been spent on mitigation measures on the A83 Rest and be Thankful Road in the last 5 years? Broken down by year if possible please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000101736
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 Restrictions Fund applications: FOI release

1. How many applications have been received in total for the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? 2. How many applications were (a) successful and (b) unsuccessful in receiving the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? 3. How much money has been awarded in total from the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? a) If any money is remaining from th...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000098836
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Money and tax

The number of children and young people registered to receive free school meals: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to provide you with information about the number of families across Scotland who are eligible for free school meals, however, do not take up this service.

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.53A
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000098842
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

UK Cladding Fund allocation to Scotland: FOI release

"in relation to the UK cladding fund which was introduced after the Grenfell fire. The UK government have assigned £1 billion to have dangerous cladding removed. 1. How much was allocated to Scotland. 2. How much from the Scottish portion has been distributed to affected property owners."

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000096158
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Question on whether Scotland supplies England with water: FOI release

I would like to know to what extent Scotland supplies England with water, how many water pipeline run from Scotland to England, can I see a map to this national linkup.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000104273
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Teacher training of stressful communication dilemmas such as double binds: FOI release

The date when Education Scotland communicated to teacher trainer providers the requirement to teach about the use of stressful communication dilemmas, such as Double Binds, within these teacher training organisations.

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000102978
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government parking space leases in Edinburgh City Centre: FOI release

1. How many parking places do the Scottish Government rent out In Edinburgh city centre. 2. How much does each parking space cost 3. Who's using the Parking spaces. 4. Could you please list where each parking Space that is rent out where it is and you rent it from.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.4 s.39(1)
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000095167
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stonewall Diversity Champions index: FOI release

The Scottish Civil Service’s submissions to, and feedback received from, the Stonewall Diversity Champions index, for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000083724
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence with Ineos, Petroineos and PetroChina concerning the Grangemouth refineries: FOI release

Any meeting minutes, calls, emails and email correspondence between any Scottish government officials or Ministers and any representatives from Ineos, Petroineos and PetroChina between 01/01/20 and 02/09/20 concerning the Grangemouth refineries.

FOI not held 70 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000083417
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

COVID 19 pandemic additional funding received: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of all extra income allocated to the SNP executive in Holyrood by the UK Government, specifically related to COVID19 (regardless of reason). I wish to see, in exact detail, to the last penny, how this money has been allocated, why it was so allocated and when (by date) it was given to recipients.

FOI cost limit 40 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000103356
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government procedure of recording financial interests of National Clinical Directors: FOI release

What is the minimal financial value (in pounds Sterling) that requires a National Clinical Director in Scotland to register a personal financial interest with the Scottish Government, such that this financial interest is recorded on Scottish Government systems. You said that this FIOSA 2002 request pre-supposes that th...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000088601
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Civil servants working within the Constitution and Cabinet Directorate: FOI release

a. The number of civil servants that work as part of the Constitution and Cabinet Directorate. If different to the answer to part of a. of question,: b. The number of civil servants that specifically work on constitutional policy as part of the Constitution and Cabinet Directorate

FOI unclear 50 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000093304
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

Disclosure Scotland learning and development spend: FOI release

1. External training spend in the previous 3 fiscal years (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20) in Disclosure Scotland, broken down by: Amount spent through the Civil Service Learning contract and amount spent to deliver external training through other contracts Under the Civil Service Learning Contract: - Amount spent on onlin...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000093001
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Healthcare professionals employed in Scotland with a home postal code in England: FOI release

How many healthcare professionals live in England but work in Scotland? Why do registered health or care professionals travelling to Scotland to provide essential healthcare, including where this is not related to coronavirus, have to self isolate? Why do they not have to self-isolate in the other 3 nations of the UK?

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000092455
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

COVID-19 transmission numbers traced back to gyms: FOI release

You asked for the data in relation to the number and percentage of COVID 19 infections that have been transmitted or traced back to gyms and exercise classes since the reopening of these facilities on the 31st August in Scotland. The detail should also include a breakdown by local authority area to highlight where in ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000097855
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Application volumes received by Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

You asked for information on the volumes of applications received by Disclosure Scotland by application type from April 2019 to March 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000099944
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding of hygiene products and provision of PPE to businesses: FOI release

1. Has the Scottish Government provided any additional financial support to help businesses purchase hygiene products in order to ensure they can operate safely? a. If so, what has been the total cost to the Scottish Government in supplying these products to businesses? 2. Has the Scottish Government provided any PPE...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000098815
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning the COVID-19 voluntary restrictions involving students: FOI release

1. Please can the Scottish government confirm that it has taken legal advice on measures which target students and can this be provided. 2. Please can you confirm whether the Scottish government is directing or allowing police to specifically target students. 3. Has the Scottish government taken any legal advice on t...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.4 s.36(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000091329
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Croft House Grant Scheme (CHGS) applications: FOI release

1. How many Croft House Grant Scheme (CHGS) applications have the Scottish Government received in the last 24 months (broken down by the number for each month)? 2. What percentage of CHGS applications received in the last 24 months have been successful? 3. What were the three most common reasons why applications were...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000094278
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Article 7 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child (UNCRC) questions: FOI release

1. What is the timeline for Article 7 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child (UNCRC) to be fully enshrined in Scots Law? 2. Which minister has responsibility for drafting the legislation that complies with UNCRC? 3. What is the currently recorded Scottish Government definition of “as far as possible”...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000092641
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

Recorded statistics of domestic abuse in Scotland: FOI release

i. The number of incidents that were classified as domestic abuse incidents in the Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics for the financial years of 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19. ii. The sub-categories in the recorded crime statistics to which they were classified in. For example, the Recorded Crime i...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000092331
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Judicial review into live calf exports: FOI release

Total legal costs in relation to the judicial review proceedings launched by Compassion in World Farming over live calf exports. This should include the cost of hiring legal representation.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000091766
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Farming and rural, Law and order, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

COVID Public Health Directorate Vaccines Division: FOI release

On what date is it recorded that the COVID Public Health Directorate Vaccines Division was established?

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000104343
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector