Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Telephone systems used in Scottish Government: FOI release

What telephone system does the organisation use? How many users use the telephone system? Is the telephone system cloud based? When will the organisation next review their telephony contracts? Who is the main network provider the organisation uses for its mobile phones? How many employees have a mobile phone supplied b...

FOI released 70 score 9 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202200329595
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Ofgem about TNUoS reforms: EIR release

Any notes/minutes of meetings with Ofgem on the subject of TNUoS reforms, attended by representatives of the Scottish Government, from 1st November 2021 to date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200332794
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence and minutes of meetings between SG and owners of BiFab manufacturing yard 2020-2022: FOI release

All (a) correspondence and (b) minutes of meetings and discussions, from during the last 2 years, between the Scottish Government and the owners of the BiFab manufacturing yard in Fife. Please be aware that the yard has changed ownership during that period. A copy of communications with each set of owners is requested....

FOI released 100 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200283593
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Adult carer support plan and young carer statement numbers: FOI release

The overall number of adult carer support plans which has been opened in Scotland by 1st March 2023. The numbers of adult carer support plans which have been opened in each of Scotland’s regions by 1st March 2023. The overall number of young carer statements which has been opened in Scotland by 1st March 2023. The numb...

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202300346870
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register data policy advice: EIR release

A copy of any advice or other correspondence that the Scottish Government holds, from or with the Information Commissioner's Office, that relates to whether data made publicly available from the Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register is personal data, particularly from 2018 or later.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.20 10 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200286805
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence sent/received by Head of Offshore Renewable Policy: EIR release

Please provide all email correspondence sent or received by the Scottish Government’s Head of Offshore Renewable Policy, 1st October 2020 - date, relating to the question of Scotland’s share of Europe’s wind energy potential. In any email correspondence you provide in response to this request where names are redacted,...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300337944
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Masks in communal areas of schools: FOI release

The exact criteria (eg Covid case or hospitalisation rates, rates of vaccination) that need to be met before our children will no longer be asked by the Scottish Government to wear masks in communal areas of schools. Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the EIS, where the continuation of the...

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202200291629
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Information on emission targets, Corporate Policies and plans: FOI release

Firstly, we are interested in Public Bodies’ targets for business travel: 1. Do you have a target to cut emissions from air and/or business travel? If so, please share information about any target(s) you have (e.g. description of the target, when the target was adopted, timeline to meeting the target). Secondly, we a...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.4
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
FOI/202300374850
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Place for Everyone Funding: FOI release

In the reply to the latter request, dated 10 May 2023, I was told that ‘the Scottish Government does not have some of the information you have requested. This is because the financial year 2022-23 is still being finalised and figures will be available once the Accounts are finalised in July 2023’. Accordingly, I would ...

FOI released 70 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
FOI/202300376654
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ferguson Marine spending since Scottish Government takeover: FOI release

How much the Scottish Government has spent in the Ferguson Marine yard since the Scottish Government took it over.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202300339354
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contracts awarded through the quick quote award process: FOI release

Provide a list of all contracts awarded through the quick quote award process over the last three years. In each case, please provide the title of the contract, value of contract, name of provider, and the number of quotes received.

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200297191
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FM offshore wind business breakfast: FOI release

On 4th November 2021, Nicola Sturgeon tweeted this: Good to speak at the Offshore Wind business breakfast on energy day at #COP26 - I set out Scotland’s ambitions to increase offshore capacity, provide greater certainty to investors and strengthen the supply chain opportunities as part of our just transition https://...

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200301392
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Budget for a Independence Referendum: FOI release

How much the budget is for the Independence Referendum? By how much it was reduced alongside other department budget cuts?

FOI released 75 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200329363
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial involvement in court cases: FOI release

How many other court cases, along with your Ministers, involved yourselves with court cases?

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300339792
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding to Sustrans, Bike for Good, and road safety charity Brake: FOI release

How much funding was provided (or will be provided) by Scottish Government to Sustrans, Bike for Good, and road safety charity Brake, in each financial year between 2018-19 and 2023-24 and that this can be individually or as part of a partnership with a local council or other partner?

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300349815
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Corran Ferry information: FOI release

When did the Scottish Government know that the Corran Ferry would be required to be out of action until at least the end of May 2023? What date has the Scottish Government requested for that the MOD begin temporary support for the Corran Ferry, while the permanent ferry is out of action? What date has the Scottish Gove...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300354901
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Up to date list on School contact and other information: FOI release

Schools Email Address Phone Number Address (number, street, town/city, postcode) Website Other Contact Details Local Authority Code Local Authority Name Establishment Number Phase of Education Number of Students Trusts School Sponsors Ofsted Last Inspection Ofsted Rating School Region Urban/Rural Status Name of Headtea...

FOI released 70 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300358248
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

20 mph Task Force Group: FOI release

The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group and whether its agendas and minutes of meetings are to be in the public domain or...

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300355572
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Telecoms networks: FOI release

Contract 1 - Telephony/Voice Services (Analogue, ISDN VOIP, SIP etc) Telephony/Voice Services Provider- Please can you provide me with the name of the supplier for each contract. Telephony/Voice Services - Contract Renewal Date- please provide day, month and year (month and year are also acceptable). If this is a roll...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300340542
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GlobalScot statistics: FOI release

The total number of GlobalScots for each year since it was established. The total number of participating businesses with GlobalScot network for each year since it was established.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358914
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Agricultural Wages Board payment data: FOI release

Information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31.

FOI released 70 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300379667
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector