Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,920releases indexed
40,950attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-03newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,459 not held 3,292 released 1,598 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3788 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1638 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 46 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 666 releases · 25.5 avg days
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7,459 matching releases

Sova recruitment and graduate development process effect on grading: FOI release

Information relating to our Graduate Recruitment Programme, and specifically: how the Sova recruitment process works, how this informs the grading and how it is utilised to process applicants to the Graduate Development Programme.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300352281
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister and Scottish Government first heard the term COVID-19: FOI release

When did the first minister and Government first hear the term COVID-19? Which scientific advisors advised the First Minister? When the government was first aware of Covid-19?

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300346953
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Free School Meals cost per pupil: FOI release

You asked how much the Scottish Government expect each Scottish council to spend per pupil per day on Free School Meals.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300340108
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Money made from alcohol sales: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish government received through the sale of alcohol in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022? Breakdown of this money. How much money has the Scottish Government made from alcohol companies for advertising in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022? Breakdown of this money. How much money has the Scottish...

FOI unclear 50 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202200335728
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government grant received by Colombia 1400: FOI release

The grant received by Columba 1400 for Columba from the Scottish Government in 2017 totalling £500,000.00 for the establishment of Head Teachers' Leadership Academies by March 2018 was over the tendor thresholds, and if so, to provide all communications relating to this.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300339515
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Landlord register and tenancy deposit protection: FOI release

The total number of private rented properties on the Scottish Landlord Register on 31 March in each of the past 10 years. The total number of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme on 31 March 2022. The total value of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy d...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300339953
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Circularity Scotland and Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

You asked for: - Has the Scottish Government made any loans to Circularity Scotland? If so, how much, and when is the loan due to be repaid (both start date of repayment and due date of full repayment of loan)? Do any members of the Scottish Government or the board of directors of the DRS have any business interests i...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300340555
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SASA commission of a tissue culture stock: EIR release

You asked for: “We would be grateful if you could confirm whether or not SASA has commissioned a tissue culture stock for anyone other than IPM. Furthermore, if SASA have commissioned a tissue culture stock for anyone other than IPM, please could you provide us with copies of the official labels which accompanied tube...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300341556
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Public and private swimming pools in Scotland: FOI release

How many swimming pools are there in total in the UK? Please share a breakdown of private and public swimming pools. How many private swimming pools are there in each country that make up the UK? What is the cost of energy bills for private swimming pools in Scotland for each year, over the last 3 years? How many priva...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300342535
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statistics on chartered teachers in Scotland: FOI release

The number of chartered teachers, How many of these are at the top of their pay grade scale.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300346962
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transgender cervical screening process: FOI release

Please supply communications, including minutes of meetings, attendances and decision making process, when the decision was made to include transgender people in the cervical screening process. Please supply the cost of this for NHS Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348333
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister use of a chauffeur driven car: FOI release

Will outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will still have: The exclusive use, on request, of a chauffeur driven car. . Is this exclusive use by her alone, and not the incoming First Minister? If continued use, what is the explanation for her to have its use. How long does the Scottish government expect this to be t...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348824
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Screening Committee minutes: FOI release

Scottish Screening Committee meeting minutes to be published quicker than the current timeframe. Copies of the SSC minutes up to November 2019. Names of governing groups for the pregnancy and newborn screening programme, NIPT evaluation and if minutes are published online.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300362352
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Demolitions and student accommodation in Glasgow since 2012: FOI response

1. How many homes have been demolished and built on the sites of the former Red Road and Sighthill apartments from 2012 to today? 2. How many student accommodations have been built in Glasgow over the same period? Moreover, how many students have been accommodated? 3. How many homes in the Glasgow Region have been de...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300360059
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Right To Buy and Preserved Right to Buy in Scotland August 1987-September 2002: FOI release

You asked for information on Right To Buy and Preserved Right to Buy in Scotland, during the period August 1987-September 2002. Were Cooperative Housing associations included in this scheme? If so, What was the total number of applications received in Scotland from these Cooperatives? How many successful applications ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.61(4)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300344673
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Education Exchange Programme: FOI release

Can you confirm when the development of the Scottish education exchange programme was last discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers? Can you confirm every cabinet meeting where violence in schools was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since the May 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358943
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Government funding to faith and belief groups and organisations in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for "I wasn't aware that faith and belief groups, organisations, communities were in receipt of Scottish Government funding. I'd appreciate if you could give me a breakdown of Scottish Government funding to faith and belief groups and organisations in Scotland? For example, is there any direct funding to thes...

FOI unclear 50 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300350562
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reverse vending machines in Scottish Government buildings: EIR release

Can you confirm whether the Scottish Government has contracts in place to provide a reverse vending machine in any of its buildings, and how many are expected to be in operation. How much has the Scottish Government already spent on reverse vending machines? How much does it expect to pay in the financial year 2023/24?...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300359845
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Studies on electric cars: FOI release

Details of any studies ordered by the Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies, or studies relied on by the Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies to determine the following: The electricity which will be used by electric cars between now and 2040. Whether Scotland has and will have sufficient ...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300360134
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GP funding correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the BMA Scotland/BMA Scottish general practitioners committee and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisers regarding Global sum payments. Information should include but not be...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300360649
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Appropriate level for local authorities to set penalty charge notices (“PCN”): FOI release

Regarding the conclusion reached that PCN levels needed to be raised in Scotland. Regarding the evidence supporting that decision. Detailing what methodology TS used in weighting the different consultation responses, for example a Local Authority as against individual respondents. Relevant to, all and any advice receiv...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300362203
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Office 365 licencing and Microsoft telephony questions: FOI release

O365 Licencing Questions: Which Microsoft O365 do you use eg E3, E5? Do you use the NHS-shared O365 tenant? Do you procure O365 licences through Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) or Cloud Service Provider (CSP). Who is your supplier? When is your licencing renewal date/anniversary for these services? Microsoft Tele...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358497
Directorate
Topic
Public sector