Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 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 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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NHS voluntary early retirements: FOI release

In relation to NHS early retirements: 1. Annual breakdowns from 2007/8 up to the most recently available year (2020/21 or, ideally, 2021/22) of the total number of voluntary early retirements (VERs) by: a) consultants b) GPs, and c) General Dental Practitioners in NHS Scotland. 2. And, for each of these years/categorie...

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200313709
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Climate change: FOI release

The results of the work taken by BMG Research in regards to a representative survey of the Scottish public on different aspects of their engagement with, and understanding of, climate change and climate policy.

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200314193
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fair Start Scotland Employability: FOI release

1. Please can you advise if the answer to question 3 in the FOI request FOI/17/02882, published in 2017 is still correct or have the KDI's and KPIs subsequently been updated? 2. Please can you advise if the Providers of FSS services have a time limit to acknowledge receipt of a referral from the Job Centre and if there...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200311067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of international travel: FOI release

A breakdown of international travel undertaken by Scottish Government officials over the last year showing the number of trips, duration, class of travel, cost and reason for travel.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200310142
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Teacher induction scheme wastage rates: FOI release

I would like to make the following freedom of information request... Figures on teacher induction scheme wastage rates are collected for the Teacher Workforce Planning Group and “are based on an average of the last 5 years' of data” and calculate “the percentage reduction in FTE of TIS [teacher induction scheme] teach...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200311782
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Public sector

Information on the recruitment of a Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment: FOI release

In reference to the recently appointed role of Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment, I would be grateful if you could clarify/provide information about the following: 1. Was this role advertised and if yes, when & where? 2. Do you have a shortlist of candidates who applied for this role and if yes, how many? ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2
Published
2022-08-16
Reference
FOI/202200310268
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The purchase of all office plants, shrubs and trees purchased by the Scottish Government since 2007: FOI release

You asked for figures relating to the purchase of all office plants, shrubs and trees purchased by the Scottish Government since 2007 and request that these figures are broken down to specify whether the plants were inside or outside Scottish Government buildings.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-08-16
Reference
FOI/202200311681
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dunfermline Kingseat Road cycling statistics: FOI release

1. A copy of the underlying data in electronic format for the Dunfermline Kingseat Road cycling statistics. 2. The actual number per day for March 2019, 2020 and 2021 at the Kingseat count. 3. The method and period of time for collecting this data.

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)
Published
2022-08-16
Reference
FOI/202200312409
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Question on alcohol: FOI release

‘How come you can't buy alcohol free drinks (for example becks blue) from say somewhere like home bargains before 10am yet I can drink alcohol at the airport at 4am? Or I can drink on a plane in the sky before 10am? I can understand that rule for selling actual alcohol but I can't understand the logic when it's non alc...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.12
Published
2022-08-16
Reference
FOI/202200313298
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

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