Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Question relating to Nuremberg Code and Scots Law: FOI release

"How is it recorded on Scottish Government systems that the Nuremberg Code is enshrined in Scots Law".

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.5 s.20
Published
2021-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000108950
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Infected Blood Support Schemes: FOI release

Regarding addressing financial parity of the Infected Blood Support Schemes: 1. Have there been any further discussions and/or meetings with Cabinet Office officials since 26 August 2020? If, so, when did these meetings take place? 2. Has the Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt MP been involved in these discussions and/or...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.3
Published
2021-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000110632
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning legislation and police powers in enforcing restrictions: FOI release

1. Copies of all the scientific evidence used to determine the efficacy of Scotland's 4 tiers rules. 2. Details of devolved legislative powers being used by Scotland to enforce these 4 tiers. 3. Details of devolved legislative powers being used or will be used to prevent travel in / out of Scotland and around Scotlan...

FOI unclear 55 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.6 s.25(1) s.20 s.49
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000103347
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Information on Lochaber Delivery Group: FOI release

You asked for the following information on the Lochaber Delivery Group: 1. its remit 2. its membership 3. the dates of its meetings 4. for which of those meetings Mr Ewing was present and in the chair (physically or virtually), 5. the latest agreed minutes.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.5
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000104371
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions regarding assault-related injuries in Emergency Departments: FOI release

You requested information relating to service provision for patients attending Emergency Departments who are victims of violence. You asked the following questions: In your Emergency Departments are adults and/or children attending with assault-related injuries or attending as victims of violence identified for inter...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.3
Published
2020-11-23
Reference
FOI/202000098315
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning the recording of COVID-19 deaths: FOI release

1. Information the Scottish government holds on the isolation of the virus which the pandemic has caused which is referred Specifically to as Sars-cov-2, Covid-19. 2. Please confirm if when referring to coronavirus and the cases of coronavirus Disease appearing in Scotland that are being reported are of the specific t...

FOI unclear 55 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-16
Reference
FOI/202000084999
Directorate
Topic

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) Telephony contracts: FOI release

Telephony System 1. What is your current telephony system? 2. How many users of the telephony system? 3. When is the contract up for renewal? 4. If it isn't a VoIP system, will that be a consideration for the next contract cycle? 5. The email address of the primary contact for this contract? 6. Current annual spend? Mo...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.5
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000073696
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): FOI release

EIDL is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. EIDL proceeds can be used to cover a wide array of working capital and normal operating expenses, such as continuation of health care benefits, rent, utilities, and fixed debt payments. 1. How much has...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066554
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Asbestos and Scottish Government estate buildings: EIR release

1. How many buildings for which the Scottish Government are responsible are currently known to contain asbestos? 2. Of these, how many are: i Schools ii Municipal buildings iii Construction or manufacturing sites (historic or active) iv Residential properties 3. In the last three fiscal years, how many operations have ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.1
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000067783
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Angus & Aberdeenshire businesses questions: FOI release

1. When did the The Scottish Government Cabinet last discuss Scottish drugs policy, specifically in relation to new pyschoactive substantices, so called legal highs. 2. Based on Scottish Government data how many (a) Angus and (b) Aberdeenshire based businesses qualified for business grants (i) because of the COVID-19 r...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.19 s.3 s.25(1)
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000057623
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency ICT strategy and plans: FOI release

1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans, highlights their current and future objectives. 2. ICT Org Chart- A visual document that presents the structure of the IT department, please include name and job titles. If this cannot be sent, please work towards a structure with job titles. 3. ICT Annual o...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 6 attachments
Published
2020-08-18
Reference
FOI/202000053753
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Emails to Test and Protect email address since inception: FOI release

1. The number of emails sent to the TestandProtectQueries@gov.scot email address in each week since it was set up. 2. The number of these emails that were responded to within 24 hours. 3. The number of these emails that were not responded to within 7 working days.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000062050
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Government Minister question decision of Government Official: FOI release

1. Are there any circumstances where a government minister is prevented from querying the decision of a government official. 2. If so, what are they. 3. Is the civil service in Scotland legally independent from the Scottish Government

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000046900
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Coronavirus information leaflet cost: FOI release

"I have just received my mail today and in it was an envelope from The Scottish Government. Whilst I commend you for sending out the letter and leaflet, I feel that after 5 weeks of the lockdown where there has been information given out on the news, television adverts, government briefings, newspaper adverts, internet...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence briefings spending s.3 s.4
Published
2020-05-18
Reference
FOI/202000033071
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Local Area Network (LAN) environment: FOI release

The organisation’s Local Area Network (LAN) contract, which may include the following: Support and Maintenance- e.g. switches, router, software etc Managed- If this includes services than just LAN.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.3 s.5 s.9
Published
2020-04-21
Reference
FOI/202000023391
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Beef efficiency scheme funding: FOI release

1. The total funding for the beef efficiency scheme. 2. The total amount out of that funding which has been paid and is planned to be paid to the farmers. 3. The average amount per calf paid/still to be paid to the farmers.

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3
Published
2020-04-20
Reference
FOI/202000020570
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Auchencairn Development Interest Group - basis of funding on specified site: FOI release

You asked for the basis on which funding was allocated to Auchencairn Development Interest Group for feasibility for the development of a site behind Main Street, Auchencairn. You noted also the following: "1. The ADIG do not own the land and may never negotiate its purchase 2. My understanding is that funding is al...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000019376
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Housing, Public sector

Rules/regulations pertaining to Scottish Teachers Pension Schemes: FOI release

The pension scheme rules concerning private and independent schools currently using the public Scottish Teachers’ Pension Schemes for their teaching staff; Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme 2015 In particular, I’m looking for rules/regulations th...

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-24
Reference
FOI/202000019107
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Digital Strategy: FOI release

1. Number of Sites 2. Number of Employees 3. Number of IT Staff 4. Annual IT Budget for current financial year 5. Number of Datacentres and locations, owned or third party 6. What storage vendor(s) and model do you currently use? a. When was the installation date of above storage vendor(s)? b. When is your planned (or ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4
Published
2020-03-23
Reference
FOI/202000018655
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Scottish Government information and technology services divisional plan and budget: FOI release

1. ICT Annual or Business Plan - An annual update on the progress of working according to the ICT strategy/a document that highlights specific goals that you are working towards within you ICT department. 2. ICT Capital Programme/budget - A document that shows financial budget regarding current and future ICT projects...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-06
Reference
FOI/201900008371
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M74 off slip junction 9, route-based weather forecasts: EIR review

1) "All weather forecast data held for the period 0000 hours on 23 January to 1200 hours on 25 January for the above location (M74 off slip, junction 9). This should include (if available), but not limited to, textural information for each day and indications of whether they are route-based forecasts for the road conce...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02282
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Review of the governance of higher education in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for answers to the following: 1. What was the result of that consultation regarding the election of chairs of universities – in essence who supported or opposed mandatory elections, and why? 2. Did the Government also consult on the method of election of the chairs? If so, what was the result of that consulta...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33 s.1 s.3
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/201900005478
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Financial questions on First Minister, Scottish Government and oil reserves: FOI Release

You asked for List of expenses claimed by the First Minister of Scotland in the years of 2017 and 2018. How much money was received from the UK Government by the Scottish Government in 2017 and 2018. The current and 2018 deficit of the Scottish Government. The current, as of last estimates, value of Scottish oil reser...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2019-10-24
Reference
FOI/19/02270
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Installation of LED Luminaires: EIR release

You asked for 1. We wish to know a) the specific numerical Kelvin (K) colour temperature and lumens brightness scale value of the LED luminaires installed this week to illuminate the A75 within Springholm and b) the specific numerical lumens brightness scale value of the lights these have just replaced. 2. We wish to...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.4 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-22
Reference
FOI/19/02301
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Trade hubs operated around the world and associated costs: FOI release

A total list of trade hubs operated by the Scottish Government around the world and the associated costs therein. I would like the costs of each trade hub to be broken down by different areas such as staffing, sustenance, etc. How much does Scotland trade with each of the countries in which the trade hubs are based. Wh...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1)
Published
2019-09-05
Reference
FOI/19/01972
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector