Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Access Bike Scheme: FOI release

The total cost of the Scottish Government's Access Bikes Scheme The number of people that have signed up for the Access Bikes Scheme The amount (in GBP) of loans issues for the Access Bikes Scheme The number of people that have repaid their loans to the Access Bikes Scheme

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-07-28
Reference
FOI/202200308288
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on the time taken to process new applications for Adult Disability Payments: FOI release

In relation to the time taken in processing new claims for Adult Disability Payment: 1. The percentage of new claims waiting for longer than 10 weeks. 2. The percentage of new claims waiting for longer than 13 weeks.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202200307724
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Questions regarding work on "Building a New Scotland" document: FOI release

1. How many civil servants worked on these documents and for how long and what the total cost of this was? 2. How many special advisers worked on these papers and what exactly their role was. I would also like to know if any of the special advisers have authority over civil servants. 3. Has the advice of the Permanen...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202200306418
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Good College Governance Task Group Report 2016: FOI release

1. How many of the recommendations from this report have been concluded? 2. If any have not yet been progressed, which are these and why has no progress been made? 3. Has there been any evaluation of the impact of the report recommendations on governance improvements across the College sector? If so, please provide a c...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202200283249
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scotland's energy supplies and the impact of moving away from fossil fuels to more green sources of energy: EIR release

Please answer the following questions: 1. What assessments has the Scottish government made for the need of nuclear, oil and gas supplies between now and 2050? 2. Has the Scottish government factored into those assessments the effect of Independence? 3. Have these assessments looked at the likely cost of energy to c...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.2
Published
2022-07-26
Reference
FOI/202200287032
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to the financial support given to the upgrade of harbour infrastructures in Scotland: FOI release

1. The total financial support made available by the Scottish Government to support the upgrade of harbour infrastructure at Ardrossan Harbour since 1 January 2018? 2. The total financial support made available by the Scottish Government to support the upgrade of harbour infrastructure at Brodick Harbour since 1 Janua...

FOI unclear 50 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-07-26
Reference
FOI/202200297832
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Information on money paid to the Ministry of Defence/Armed Forces to deploy personnel to support the NHS since September 2021: FOI release

1. How much the Scottish Government has paid to the Ministry of Defence/Armed Forces for personnel deployed to support NHS Scotland since (and including) September 2021. 2. How much the Scottish Government has paid directly to military personnel who have been deployed to support NHS Scotland since (and including) Sept...

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-26
Reference
FOI/202200306765
Directorate
People, Appointments and Governance
Topic

Housing Statistics (stock by tenure) from 2001: FOI release

For “Housing Statistics: Stock by Tenure” data for 2001 to present. In particular, I would like the data that is broken down by local authority.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2022-07-26
Reference
FOI/202200307187
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Information on traffic complaints and collisions on New Edinburgh Road and its junction with Spindlehowe Road: FOI release

You asked for I am dealing with a case that involves a collision on New Edinburgh Road at it’s junction with Spindlehowe Road, I attach the OS Grid Reference for your information. I have been advised that there have been several accidents at this location. I would be grateful if you could provide me with:- 1. The numb...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2022-07-26
Reference
FOI/202200307482
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Rising cost for bus operators as a result of free travel entitlement for young people: FOI release

“What costs if any have arisen in relation to additional PVR (per vehicle retail), peak vehicle requirement, for bus operators as a result of the free travel entitlement for young people in Scotland. Are there any claims in place relating to such costs, in addition to any that may have been settled.”

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-07-26
Reference
FOI/202200309523
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on the closure of New School Butterstone: FOI release

A) I wish to know what information was shared by the Independent Review into the closure of The New School, Butterstone to any third party. This includes but is not exclusive to: 1. The Scottish Ministers 2. Education Scotland 3. The Care Inspectorate 4. The Board of Governors of The New School, Butterstone. B) I wis...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200305727
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland Emergency Telephone information: FOI release

An extract from your asset management system including all the information you have about each of your emergency telephones in the form of an attached Excel Spreadsheet.

FOI unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200284888
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

20 MPH Task Force Group: FOI release

1. The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 2. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 3. The membership composition of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. 4. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.7 s.17(1) s.4 s.17
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200281482
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on abortions in Scotland between 1st January 2000 and 31st December 2020: FOI release

For the number of abortions performed in Scotland between 1st January 2000 and 31st December 2020. Out of the total number of abortions performed on women between the mentioned dates, how many were for the following reasons: 1. Rape and Incest 2. Medical risk to the expectant mother 3. Fetal health problems 4. Woul...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200309260
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Firearm crimes statistics in Scotland: FOI release

The disposals that were handed out in the Recorded Crimes and Offences Involving Firearms, Scotland, 2018-19 and 2019-20, broken down by category (used to threaten, fired – no injury/damage, fired – damage to property, fired – fatal/non-fatal injury, other use, used as blunt instrument) and disposal (custodial, communi...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200304460
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry: FOI release

For the following information in respect of Edinburgh Tram Inquiry office space at SG's Victoria Quay building : a) what has been the annual cost of providing this accommodation for each year since the Tram Inquiry started using space at Victoria Quay? b) is this cost part of the recently announced £500k provided to ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200305263
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on FOI requests received by the Government: FOI release

1) The total number of FOI requests received by the Scottish Ministers from requesters named Conor Matchett since January 1, 2021; 2) The number of those FOI requests responded to within the 20 day legal requirement; 3) For those FOIs which were subject to an internal review request, how many were responded to within...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.4 s.5 s.25(1)
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200305116
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Hydrogen powered trains project: EIR release

1. There was a two carriage train which was Hydrogen powered, that ran in Glasgow until 2019. What was the result of the project after this was terminated after this time. 2. There was to be a train and a Bin lorry that were to be unveiled at the COP26 conference in Glasgow last year. Did this take place? taken from a...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-07-21
Reference
FOI/202200305201
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport