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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Primary Human Resources (HR) and Payroll software solutions contracts: FOI release

Information regarding the organisation’s use of Primary Human Resources (HR) and Payroll Software Solutions. 1. Name of Supplier: Can you please provide me with the software provider for each contract? 2. The brand of the software: Can you please provide me with the actual name of the software. Please do not provide m...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.4 s.5 s.7 s.9 s.10
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100258793
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Breakdown of EU exit preparation funding: FOI release

From 2017 to the end of 2021 we have received a total of £194.8m in EU Exit preparation consequentials. Please could you outline exactly how this funding was allocated across Government portfolios, by financial year.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100258255
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Money and tax, Public sector

Regeneration of the Hunterston industrial site: EIR release

(a) What recent discussions Scottish Government representatives have had with Peel Ports’ Group representatives regarding the regeneration of the Hunterston industrial site. b) The details of all correspondence - emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, typed or written minutes, SMS messages, messages ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-24
Reference
FOI/202100254614
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Working from home policy: FOI release

The number of employees in your organisation and, of these, the number able to perform their work remotely (i.e., not those who are front-line workers) and the number who have started returning to in person work. Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, what has your organisation policy to employees working from ...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.84
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100258939
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Statistics relating to school inspections: FOI release

Information on schools and school inspections as follows: 1. How many schools are currently rated within each grade of the six point scale (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory, Weak and Unsatisfactory). Please provide this information for each Quality Indicator? 2. How many schools have not been inspected for 5 ye...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100260603
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information relating to briefing on Ferguson Marine: FOI release

I would like to submit a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 briefing given from civil servants to ministers on ferguson marine in 2021, to the date of this request.

FOI unclear 75 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100239870
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Local authority funding from 1 September 2021 and 21 October 2021: FOI release

Any correspondence received by the Scottish Government from local authorities that are on the subject on local authority funding. I would like this information from 01 September 2021 to 21 October 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100249575
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information pertaining to the traffic lights at the A904 junction: FOI release

Details of the traffic light sequence for the lights at Builyeon Road (A904), at the junction with Bo'ness Road (B924). You also asked if there were any problems reported with the sequence on 7 August 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100255359
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of funding provided and spend by Scottish Rugby: FOI release

Copies of all and any documentation: sent and / or received by SG pursuant to clause 4.1 of that Agreement, being monthly reports prepared by SRUL for the SG; and detailing any revisions to targets / milestones referred to in clause 4.2 of that Agreement (if any); and being a “Completion Report” (or similar) - if it e...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100256675
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Rugby Union loan: FOI release

With reference to the Lending Facility Agreement (LFA) signed by the parties on 25 & 26 March 2021 respectively, I now seek information under FOISA regulations, as follows: 1. Has the full fund of £5 million been drawn down? If so, on which date(s)? 2. In terms of the Undertakings given by the Borrower at Section 5.1 i...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.5 s.7
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100258647
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister official meetings on 2 November 2021: FOI release

Email traffic between the First Minister's staff and: The staff of the Prime Minister of Belgium, regarding their meeting on the 2nd of November The staff of EIB president Werner Hoyer, regarding their meeting on the 2nd of November Associates of Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate, regarding their meeting on the 1st of...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-18
Reference
FOI/202100252780
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to the proposed Cambo oilfield: EIR release

All internal correspondence on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of any meetings which have been held. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of an...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100229975
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Breakdown of pupils with additional support needs (ASN) and qualifications achieved: FOI release

Pupils with ASN that achieved 5 Nat 5s - the total number and the number as a percentage of those that with ASN Pupils with ASN that achieved 5 highers - the total number and the number as a percentage of those that with ASN Pupils with no ASN that achieved 5 Nat 5s - the total number and the number as a percentage of ...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100253373
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to deaths amongst care experience young people: FOI release

all correspondence - including emails, text, Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger or other electronic message, as well as copies of any handwritten messages or minutes/notes from in-person, phone or video call discussions - between media officials, policy officials and special advisers related to the response to a med...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252733
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the publication of FOI202100236654: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence - including emails, text, Whatsapp, Telegram, Signal, Messenger or other electronic message, as well as copies of any handwritten messages or minutes/notes from inperson, phone or video call discussions - between media officials, policy officials and special advisers related to the rel...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252670
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Secretary of State for Scotland letter regarding UNCRC Bill: FOI release

A copy of the letter sent from Alister Jack MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, to the Scottish Government on 4th March 2021 in relation to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill.

FOI unclear 80 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100245430
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

COVID-19 booster vaccination on COVID passport app questions: FOI release

1. “Did John Swinney state, on 06/12/2021, that Covid boosters will be included on NHS Scotland Vaccine Passports & App from 09/12/2021? 2. Why has this not happened as at 10/12/2021? 3. When will boosters be added to NHS Scotland Vaccine Passports and App?”

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100263090
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Renewable electricity use in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information and associated data which supports the statement from the First Minister that almost 100% of the electricity we use in Scotland comes from renewable sources. 2. Information/data for when electricity demand in Scotland is met only with electricity generated from renewable sources. 3. When the provisional ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100253288
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Total funding provided for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC): FOI release

What is the total funding amount which is being provided for the entire Early Years Learning and Childcare policy? I.e. the additional amount referred to in the letter is in addition to what other amount? If possible, I would appreciate that information being provided as a breakdown per local authority.

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252242
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Breakdown of Government spending on alcohol by type: FOI release

In each of the past 5 financial years; 1. How many bottles of wine have been bought by the Scottish Government, or by external companies on behalf of the Scottish Government as part of a contract. For each financial year please outline the total cost of each type of wine and the total number of bottles for each type of...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100257154
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scotrail Public Performance Measure (PPM) statistics: FOI release

The percentage of Scotrail train journeys that were on time vs trains journeys that were late to their final destination or cancelled over the last 5 years.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100258370
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland IT information: FOI release

1. The total spend so far on IT Systems at Social Security Scotland not including staff costs. 2. The names of any providers or contractors who provide IT to Social Security Scotland and the dates on which they began doing so. 3. The total number of staff employed in IT roles. 3a. The cost of employing these staff.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3A
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100256296
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 statistics regarding COVID Business Funding: FOI release

1. What is the total amount of money issued to the Scottish Government in Covid Business Funding by the UK government? 2. How much of this money has been issued to Scottish businesses to date (8/12/22)? 3. What is the amount left still to be issued to the businesses of Scotland in Covid-19 funding support?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100262417
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector