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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7,200 matching releases

Renewing Democracy through Independence: FOI release

1) The number of civil servants who worked on the Renewing Democracy through Independence paper from the Scottish Government published today. 2) The number of printed copies of this paper handed out at the launch event on 14 July 2022 and all costs to the Scottish Government associated with this launch event.

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-08-16
Reference
FOI/202200311120
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Survey Core Questions and gender identity: FOI release

All information, including correspondence and meeting minutes, relating to the proposal to replace the existing male/female question in the Scottish Survey Core Questions with a question on gender identity. This should include all information relating to the decision *not* to go ahead with the proposed change in the Sc...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
FOI/202200310358
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Value of fines issued for motoring offences: FOI release

The total value of the fines levied on people who were fined in court in Scotland for motoring offences, in each of the last three financial years (18/19) (19/20) and (20/21), and broken down by crime type.

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
FOI/202200311449
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Emerging Technologies: FOI release

1) Confirmation as to whether the Independent Advisory Group on Emerging Technologies presented its interim report to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans. 2) Minutes of the meeting between the Advisory Group and the Cabinet Secretary that took place on 21 June 2022. 3) Confirmation as to the action the Sco...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
FOI/202200310177
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Free bikes scheme: FOI release

"As [the free bikes scheme] was launched in August 2021, by the Scottish Government, which was to run for a year as a pilot, with Transport Scotland assessing it's effectiveness can you advise has the work begun on this and if so when will your findings be made public".

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
FOI/202200313611
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The process of filling the position of Deputy Director of Human Rights & Mainstreaming: FOI release

Please provide detail on the process of filling the position of Deputy Director of Human Rights & Mainstreaming, including: 1. Whether it was publicly advertised and for how long 2. Any external communications related to the job description and potential candidates 3. Salary for this position 4. Process for assessm...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
FOI/202200313235
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies: FOI release

You asked “can you let me know do you hold equalities data on members of the boards of public bodies in Scotland and, if so, can you tell me how many trans people, and specifically trans women, there are in total on the boards of Scotland's public bodies?”

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
FOI/202200311161
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Victim Centred Approach Fund (VCAF): FOI release

For information of the bid VSS made for funding in 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-08-15
Reference
FOI/202200310067
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information on the Ukrainian super-sponsor scheme: FOI release

For information in relation to the "Ukrainian super-sponsor scheme...on the following”: 1. “Are at least SPHERE standards being met, and which institution is responsible for compliance?” 2. “If SPHERE standards are not being applied, what alternative standards and safeguards are in place for refugees?” 3. “Will refu...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2022-08-11
Reference
FOI/202200310925
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Ukraine

National Insurance revenue: FOI release

Can you confirm that the methodology process for National Insurance revenue published in GERS DOES NOT deduct the NI receipts which are earmarked for NHS funding?

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2022-08-11
Reference
FOI/202200314893
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic

Information on money spent on the TV campaign for the Scottish Census: FOI release

Please advise how much public money was spent on the extensive TV campaign for the Scottish Census and what % of forms were returned, and how much income you expect to receive in £1000 fines. I would also like to know how you intend to recoup these fines?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200306019
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Guidance relating to Gender Representation: FOI release

You asked for information on if any of the groups Equality Network, Stonewall Scotland, Scottish Trans, LGBT Youth Scotland or LGBT Health and Wellbeing were involved in any capacity in rewriting the guidance relating to the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200307457
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Rail Holdings Ltd: FOI release

A copy of the Grant Agreement for train operations under nationalised ScotRail. The original framework/franchise agreement for Abellio was published so I see no difference in this agreement being available to the public. I understand that grant payments have already been made to ScotRail Holdings and I would like to u...

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200301440
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Parking at hospitals: FOI release

1. The monthly and annual costs to Scottish Government for making parking at Ninewells and Glasgow Royal Hospital free from April 2021, going forward to the purchase of the Hospital PFI car parks in Glasgow and Dundee (announced on the 24 August 2021). 2. The monthly and annual costs to Scottish Government for making ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.6 s.17(1)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200302753
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) referrals: FOI release

"Figures broken down by Alcohol and Drug partnership (ADP) for 2019/2020 for the number of people referred to drug and alcohol rehab. My request is for the raw data that informs this Pathways report: file:///Users/highsierra/Downloads/results-alcohol-drug-partnership-adp-survey-3.pdf It specifies that 77 per cent of AD...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200278446
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The budget for half price train fares: FOI release

What the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland budget was for the half price train fares offer that ScotRail has just launched. Put another way, was there ever a costs limit put on the offer, and what was it. If not, can I ask why there has been no set sum set aside for this initiative to ensure the costs do not go to...

FOI unclear 50 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200299508
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget, Transport

The number of people convicted for possession of an air weapon without a certificate since the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015: FOI release

You asked for the number of people convicted for possession of an air weapon without a certificate since the advent of the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200304752
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

The amount of money owed by S Ewing and Sons Ltd: FOI release

What the financial value of the outstanding liability/monies that has been registered with the appointed administrator?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200304357
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

South Lanarkshire college investigation: FOI release

Copies of any written assurances provided by the Scottish Funding Councill (SFC) to the Scottish Government that the Regional Strategic Bodies (RSB) are conducting a fair and impartial investigation given, the risks and ramifications of the role of ‘Independent Governance Advisor’ being recommended by the SFC for a Cha...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200303569
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Community Pharmacy Scotland: FOI review

Subsequent to the response you received in relation to FOI 202200297947, you have asked how much the previous company who distributed the poster materials, which was most likely Carat or Frame advertising, have received from 2015 to 2020 from the Scottish Government or Community Pharmacy Scotland to distribute these po...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/ Review of 202200297947
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial car allocation: FOI release

Who the 28 Ministerial vehicles were allocated to?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200305204
Directorate
Topic
Public sector