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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Clinical trials funded in 2022: FOI release

I would be grateful for the following information: 1) How many clinical trials took place in Scotland in 2022? 2) How many of these trials were funded by the NHS? 3) How many of these trials were funded privately?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2023-04-04
Reference
FOI/202300345747
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Member appointments: FOI release

In relation to the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Member Appointments advertised from 15 February 2023 with a closing date for applications of 7 March 2023: 1. What was the field?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2023-04-04
Reference
FOI/202300349260
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Breakdown of vaping statistics in cities: FOI release

How many people vape in Edinburgh? And in Scotland? How many underage people vape in the city? And in the country? Are there any deaths caused, influenced or triggered by vaping? If yes, what are the statistics in the city? And in the country? How many people had lung injuries due to vaping in Edinburgh? And in Scotlan...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-04-03
Reference
FOI/202300342508
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications with tobacco industry: FOI release

Please provide a list of any and all contact your organisation and/or staff have had with British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International, Philip Morris International, as well as any other domestic or transnational tobacco companies or anyone representing the tobacco industry including subsidiari...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-03
Reference
FOI/202300344172
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Health and social care, Public sector

Proceedings and convictions for prisoners for communication offences: FOI release

How many people in each of the last two financial years and so far this financial year have appeared in court in relation to each of the following charges: Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 S41(1)(a)&(9A)a - Bring/introduce or attempt bring/introduce personal communication device into prison. Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 S41...

FOI unclear 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.41(1) s.41Z
Published
2023-04-03
Reference
FOI/202300348579
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Protected Trust Deeds: FOI release

1. Number of Protected Trust Deeds and approved Debt Payment Programmes by calendar month 2. Number of Protected Trust Deeds by trustee organisation by calendar month 3. Number of Debt Arrangement Programmes by money adviser organisation by calendar month 4. Summary of statistics on latest trust deeds on unique individ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-31
Reference
FOI/202300345595
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cross compliance inspections statistics: EIR release

1. Please state how many breaches of the cross compliance regulations occurred in 2022. 2. For each breach, or case of non-compliance, please state the specific requirement breached e.g. SMR 6 or SMR 7 3. For each SMR 7 breach, please state the associated discrepancy code. 4. For each breach, please also state a) the s...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-30
Reference
FOI/202300343459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

R100 superfast broadband programme roll-out: FOI release

1) Can you please provide an update on how many rural properties are now covered by fixed superfast broadband in Scotland, and how many estimated rural properties have still to receive this form of broadband? 2) Does the Scottish Government still claim that LOT 1 of the programme – North Scotland and the Highland – wi...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.3
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202300346705
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Total funding spent on the Literacy Action Plan: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm the following: The total funding spent on the Literacy Action Plan. The total amount of money that was provided to each of the 5 Council literacy hubs i.e. Fife Council, Highland Council, West Dunbartonshire Council, Edinburgh City Council and North Lanarkshire Council. The...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202200316580
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Guidance for Scottish Government staff on using TikTok: FOI release

You asked for the current guidance for Scottish Government staff on having TikTok installed on: a. Devices provided for work use b. Personal devices

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-29
Reference
FOI/202300345853
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland information about the Offence Against the Person Act 1861: FOI release

You asked the following four questions: 1) Do Disclosure Scotland recognise an offence under The Offence Against the Person Act 1861 if it is not listed under 'Offences that must be disclosed according to rules' on spent convictions? 2) Is an offence under the 'Offences Against the Person Act 1861' an offence that mu...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202300346233
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Property Factors register: FOI release

You asked for the following information from the period when the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 was introduced until the present date: 1. The total number of Property Factor Enforcement Orders (PFEOs) issued by the First-tier Tribunal. 2. The total number of times the Scottish Ministers have been informed that a...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.7 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202200325016
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Adding a Conservation Body to Title Conditions: FOI release

Guidance to help you understand the process through which a new conservation body can be prescribed under the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003. You are "keen to understand: The criteria an organisation would have to meet to be accepted as a Conservation Body The process by which an organisation could apply to be a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.38(1) s.38(4) s.38(5)
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202300344532
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Gender Breakdown within Education Agencies: FOI release

Can I get the gender breakdown for Education Scotland employees and SQA employees? Can I get the number of male employees, female employees and non-binary employees for each organisation?

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300346807
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

St Andrew's Day activities 2022: FOI release

What activities were organised in 2022 to celebrate or utilise St Andrew's day in a) each of the Scottish Government's international hubs b) Scotland House in London c) government led events in Scotland to mark St Andrew's Day in 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300346001
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Third sector organisations that have received climate emergency funding: FOI release

The organisation name, funding amount, specific role of all 3rd sector organisations that receive funding from the Scottish government to engage the public and businesses in the climate emergency, and when this funding has been given. If there is a carbon cost-benefit evaluation of this funding for each organisation. ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200325259
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Monthly utility bill for each Scottish Government building and Bute House in 2022: EIR release

A schedule showing the monthly utility bill for each Scottish Government building and Bute House for each month of 2022. For each building, please provide both the electricity and gas bill for each month.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200328158
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information regarding meetings with Liberty One Communications LTD: FOI release

Scottish Government to provide minutes or any other information you may have regarding what was discussed in these meetings: 24/03/2022 with Liberty One Communications Ltd

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-20
Reference
FOI/202300344894
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision of Administration Staff Services: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002] we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Administration Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 Oct 2022 – 31 December 2022 and to which agency (including agencies...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-17
Reference
FOI/202300343733
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Market evidence data on private rents: FOI release

The market evidence data on private rents that is used to determine the LHA and BRMA 30th Percentile. I would like the data for the past year (2021/22).

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-17
Reference
FOI/202300343447
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

HM Chief Inspectorate salaries: FOI release

Details of the salaries of the following posts for the following financial years - 2018-19, 2019-20,2020-21, 2021-22: HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary HM Chief Inspector of Prisons HM Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue services

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300341735
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

A9 dualling information: EIR release

Following Transport Secretary Jenny Gilruth's statement confirming the A9 will not be dualled by 2025, could I request the following information under Freedom of Information: 1. When did Transport Scotland know finally that the A9 dualling programme could not be completed by 2025? 2. When was this that the A9 dualling ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342847
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport