Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Number of Freedom of information requests that have been received Jan 2023 - July 2023: FOI release

A - The total number of freedom of information requests that have been received by the Scottish Government from 1 January 2023 to 31 July 2023? B - The number of which were responded to on time? C - The number of which were responded to late? D - The number of which are yet to be responded to?.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.20
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
FOI/202300372036
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recruitment and Retention of Newly Qualified Teachers: FOI release

'Can you confirm the true figures of the numbers of Temporary Teachers included in the Summary for 2022. This should include all the 32 Local Councils.' 'Can you confirm if the Scottish Conservatives or other opposition parties have ever asked for this information of the Scottish Government ?' 'Can you confirm how Supp...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
FOI/202300372311
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Barna tissue third-party requests (not IPM) to SASA: EIR release

We would be grateful if you could confirm if any third party (other than IPM) has asked SASA to propagate or maintain their own tissue culture stock of the variety Barna?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202300362366
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland’s system breakdowns: FOI release

How many times has Social Security Scotland’s system gone down and how many of these times were planned and how many unplanned. Please provide a breakdown by year. Following clarification with you, we understand that you are seeking information that relates to our core benefits platform, Social Programme Management (...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202300338630
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender Recognition Unit establishment: FOI release

1. When was the Gender Recognition Unit set up i.e. Date of its formation? 2. The reason for its establishment? 3. Its function? 4. The cost to the Scottish Government since its inception?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202300340541
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Directorate for Local Government and Housing behavioural complaints: FOI release

You asked for under FOISA, please provide the number of complaints and/or grievances about (a) bullying and (b) unacceptable behaviour within the Directorate for Local Government and Housing, in each quarter since May 2021. Please breakdown this information showing whether these complaints were about (i) another civil ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202300342220
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Civil servants currently working on the National Care Service: FOI release

How many civil servants are currently working on the National Care Service ? Please provide this figure for each month since work on the NCS began. Please also provide the salary band for each civil servant. What is the total spend on civil servants relating to work on the National Care Service ? Please provide this fi...

FOI unclear 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202300342888
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland - Total spent on compensation payments on rectifying errors: FOI release

The following information on compensation payments for years 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24: The total amount spent on compensation payments in the financial years. The total spent on rectifying errors in the financial years.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
FOI/202300373332
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland email correspondence: FOI release

I am asking for copies of the email correspondence (including attachments) that Transport Scotland has had with CMAL and CalMac Ferries regarding the time charter of the MV Alfred from Pentland Ferries, and any such correspondence between Transport Scotland and Pentland Ferries on the same matter, within the timeframe ...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
202300355045
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Trauma Network funding: FOI release

You asked for: 1A. For each year since 2016, how much total funding has the Scottish Government or NHS Scotland provided the Scottish Trauma Network? B. Please also break this information down by annual funding provided per each of the following regions: North of Scotland Trauma Network East of Scotland Trauma Netw...

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
202300355292
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

First Minister word frequency: FOI release

Within all the minutes for all the minuted meetings attended by the First Minister between 1st July and present day, how many occurrences are there of each of the following: Independence Independent Economy Economic ‘Economic Growth’ Grow Grows Growth Referendum Indyref Indyref2

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
FOI/202300373908
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information on the compliance requirements for “Admitted Body” organisations in the Local Authority Pension Scheme: FOI release

The following information in respect of the compliance requirements for “Admitted Body” organisations in the Local Authority Pension Scheme (Scotland), set against the following extract from that scheme in England, as outlined below: Equalities and Diversity Ensuring the long term financial health of the Pension Fund...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.1 s.2 s.20
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
FOI/202300371663
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Pentland Ferries vessel mv Pentalina correspondence: FOI release

Please supply any and all correspondence (including attachments) regarding the Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspection and short-term passenger safety certificate (granted on April 19, 2023) for Pentland Ferries vessel mv Pentalina.

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
202300354882
Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Incidents occurred on A82 in the past five years: FOI release

A breakdown of all the incidents resulting in injury or death on the A82 for the last five years of data available. If possible I hoped that this could be broken down by month. I also hoped that it could be broken down by location on the route (nearest town, junction, or the local authority the incident happened in. Wh...

FOI unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-21
Reference
FOI/202300370819
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

South Lanarkshire Wind Farms Planning Applications: EIR release

"South Lanarkshire Wind Farms: I would be grateful if you could please inform me of how many applications for Wind farms which have been determined have been received by the Scottish Government for the period 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2022. Of these could you please inform me how many have been approved and how...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300369031
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Energy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

First Minister historic apologies: FOI release

The following information relating to historic apologies issued by the First Minister since the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament: How many historic apologies have been issued, and to whom, for what? What reparations, if any, were made alongside the apologies granted? How many requests for historic apologies are ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300371304
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Regeneration Capital Grant Fund: FOI release

You asked for the following information from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund: “Cost breakdown of any Capital Grant Funds given to Earth in Common, Leith between 2017-2003 to refurbish an old tennis pavilion at the community croft and allotments at Earth in Common, Leith Community Croft, 4a John's Place, Leith, Edin...

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300369745
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on printing: FOI release

Total Scottish Government spending on printing in the years (i) 2019, (ii) 2020, (iii) 2021, (iv) 2022, (v) 2023; Total Scottish Government spending each month from August 2021 to present.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300366425
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Purchase of counterfeit/illegitimate products: FOI release

Has your department ever accidentally purchased a product and later discovered it was a counterfeit/illegitimate version of a genuine product. If yes, how long was the product in use before your department realised it was a counterfeit? If yes, what was the product?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372938
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Organisations involved in King Charles Thanksgiving Service: FOI release

A list of all organisations involved in the organisation/management/delivery of the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on July 5 in Edinburgh.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372801
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The financial case for independence: FOI release

Scotland's balance of payments figures for the past two financial years. Extrapolated GERS figures which show that Scotland's "deficit" is ACTUALLY Scotland's share of the UK debt. Scottish Exports for the past two financial years Scottish Imports for the past two financial years England's deficit England's exports for...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300373707
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector