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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Human rights due diligence checks and procurement exercises within Scottish Forestry: FOI release

Please give me a list of human rights due diligence checks your organisation has conducted since the publication of the Scottish Government document, Guidance on due diligence: human rights, detailing in each case whether or not you proceeded with an investment relationship or business agreement following the undertaki...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200313139
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding provided to Cricket Scotland: FOI release

"How much funding has been given to cricket Scotland from any government agency or funding pots? This can be broken down & itemised or in total for the year. For the years 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , 2021 & 2022".

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200312761
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Transport Scotland Multi-Functional Device service contracts: FOI release

I would like to make a request for the following information relating to the authority's current Multi- Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s) 1.What services are included in the contract(s) (e.g. printing vs scanning etc)? 2.Which supplier is delivering them (If in-house, please confirm or if mu...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200315142
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Scottish Government overseas office statistics: FOI release

Information on "Scottish Government Oversea office" and in particular: Can you advise on what dates each of the above open by year format , and what has been the level of financial investment in Scotland by each of the offices activities again by year format? And by location what if any , have there been any visits to ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200312244
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ferguson Shipyard jobs and costs statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following information under FOISA: a) Number of projected, estimated or actual jobs saved at Ferguson Shipyard, as announced by Scottish Ministers since 2018 (please provide dates if the numbers have fluctuated). b) Figures/data/calculations, supporting Scottish Ministers' announcements of jobs saved...

FOI unclear 50 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200305184
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

North Sea and West of Scotland landing obligation statistics: EIR release

"Any data Marine Scotland holds regarding compliance activities on the Landing Obligations in the North Sea and West of Scotland. How many compliance checks related to the Landing Obligations have been conducted in the North Sea and West of Scotland (combined or separately) since the implementation of the legislation? ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314187
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Food and drink procured by the Scottish Government from Scotland: FOI release

What percentage or amount of food and drink is procured by the Scottish Government is from Scotland (grown or reared in)? This can include food and drink used in staff and public canteens and cafes in Scottish Government buildings as well as events that the Scottish Government is catering for.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314975
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Firth of Clyde herring landings data collection methods: EIR release

"A list of the methods used to collect herring landings data on the Firth of Clyde in the years 2011 to 2021. For reference this data was published in the Scottish Government’s Herring in the Firth of Clyde consultation here: 2. Proposed TAC - Herring in the Firth of Clyde - setting the total allowable catch for 2022: ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200316315
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electoral Services in Scotland nationality choice option: FOI release

"If Electoral Services in Scotland allow the choice of "Scottish", as opposed to British, as an option when registering to vote for elections at all levels".

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200317318
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Costs breakdown of air fresheners in Scottish Government facilities: FOI release

Information regarding all costs associated with essential oils, diffusers and air fresheners at Scottish Government facilities since 2007. I would like the costs broken down for each year and broken down for each type of product (e.g. essential oils, diffusers etc).

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314913
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

5G Innovation Hubs: FOI release

How many 5G Innovation Hubs have been opened in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200315327
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) payments for Muirburn & Heather Cutting: EIR release

Payments under AECS for the Muirburn & Heather Cutting since 2017, payment recipients and their address, amounts received in each year, plan documents for each recipient and any attached maps.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200309333
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Health Board operation of Workforce Policies: FOI release

1. How does the Cabinet Secretary ensure that Health Boards operate the Workforce Policies in a fair manner as per the relevant governance standard? 2. If an employee is concerned that a health board is not applying the workforce governance standard and relevant policies fairly, to whom should this be reported within T...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.25(1) s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2022-09-21
Reference
FOI/202200316244
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The total cost of providing the Scottish Information Sharing Toolkit: FOI release

Please could you provide the total annual budget allocation and cost of providing the Scottish Information Sharing Toolkit - To include all staff and not staff cost with any additional 3rd party contracts associated with providing the service. https://www.digihealthcare.scot/our-work/information-governance-and-assuran...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-09-08
Reference
FOI/202200310662
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A query on police workforce statistics: FOI release

May I request the following information: The reason for the discrepancy in reported Police Officer numbers on 31 March 2022 between the Scottish Government’s Police Officer Quarterly Strength statistics, which reported 16,805 FTE officers, and Police Scotland’s workforce annual report, which states there are 16,754 FT...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200309518
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information on rooster applications to the Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) agency: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) which stated the following: 1. Your covering letter explains that nine applications were received in total (to date) of which two were rejected due to incorrect paperwork. On this basis...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2)
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200308714 Review of 202200302120
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Deferred school children: FOI release

1. How many children are deferred into school on average a year (I believe these statistics are available) but need the data for comparison to how many of those children remain in school with their adoptive cohort. I have this information Deferred entry to primary school: statistics - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). 2. Of th...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200311823
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Public money spent on state run energy company: FOI release

How much public money has so far been expended on the research, development and creation of a state owned energy company which was first announced by the Scottish Government in 2017?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200313503
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information on Allied Health Professionals and the Near Me initiative:: FOI release

1) Has a review into the strategic requirements for Allied Health Professionals Education been established? If so, what is the timescale for its reporting? 2) What progress has been made on introducing Near Me, the video consulting service, to social care services, including care homes and housing support?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-09-06
Reference
FOI/202200313492
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The removal of the unlawful definition of "woman" in the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act: FOI release

"Following the Inner House decision on For Women Scotland v LA and Scottish Ministers I note that the unlawful definition of "woman" has not yet been removed from Section 2 of the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2018/4/section/2 Could you please tell me what st...

FOI unclear 55 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2022-09-06
Reference
FOI/202200304534
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Anne's Law: FOI release

You asked whether Anne's Law explicitly includes mental health wards for dementia patients so their Loved Ones can exercise their Human Rights.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-06
Reference
FOI/202200314553
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Contact centres, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Automation: FOI release

You provided a list of questions relating to contact centres. 1. Contact Centre – target to organisations we know have a CC a. Do you have a customer/ citizen facing contact centre? If not please skip these questions. b. Do you employ and manage your own agents, or do you outsource to a third party? If you outsource ...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence contracts s.1
Published
2022-09-06
Reference
FOI/202200316001
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding for Jazz and Blues Festival in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022: FOI release

You asked in which years Scottish Government funded and/or appeared on Jazz and Blues Festival posters in Venues unsuitable for music events due to inadequate soundproofing and close proximity to residents homes and how much funding Scottish Government provided for Jazz and Blues Festival in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-05
Reference
FOI/202200311271
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector