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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First Minister meetings with Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADPs): FOI release

Information pertaining to any meetings the First Minister has had with Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADPs) between the 23rd of May 2021 and the 1st of December 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100260518
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 Various statistics related to vaccine passports: FOI release

1. Can you please provide statistics from Scotland's data to show the impacts that this NPI has had on the spread of coronavirus in the Scottish population? 2. Can you provide statistics of any Scottish coronavirus outbreaks linked to places which have Vaccine passports in place since 1/10/21? 3. Can you please advise ...

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.4 s.20
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100252298
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Preparation of detailed prospectus for independence: FOI release

In September, the First Minister said that civil servants were being tasked to prepare a detailed prospectus for independence. I would like to request under FOI some details about this work: Who is leading this work? What is their job title and civil service grade? How many civil servants are working on this project a...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100261720
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Programme for Government, Public sector

Free travel passes for COP26 Delegates: FOI release

“The total sum received by the Scottish Government to facilitate the free travel pass for COP26 delegates? If this information cannot be shared or if no money was received by the Scottish Government, could you please share which Government body had responsibility for administering the free travel pass?”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100256832
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Reaching 100% (R100) superfast broadband project: FOI release

Information related to the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) contracts awarded to BT plc. 1. What is the latest state of progress by BT / Openreach in all three contract areas of R100 project? 2. Last year, Paul Wheelhouse MSP Minister for Energy, Connectivity and Islands, stated that a special ‘Post Code Chec...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100255656
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Restricted mini-competition for National Care Service work: FOI release

All the documents related to the mini-competition - National Care Service Business Case and Operating Models.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100252186
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Energy drinks and caffeine gum use in children: FOI release

My main concern is the sale of fast release caffeine gum to children for performance enhancement in athletics. I'm interested to know why the consultation on energy drinks excluded this type of harmful high caffeine product which is being widely promoted and sold to children. Was the Scottish Government aware of concer...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100260419
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Statistics on guilty pleas and criminal charges that proceeded to court: FOI release

1. The number of guilty pleas made by the accused of any criminal charge that proceeded to court for the financial years of 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and so far in 2021-22. 2. The percentage of all criminal charges that proceeded to court where the accused pleaded guilty for the fina...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100259042
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Business Ventilation Fund applications: FOI release

1. At the time of writing, how many businesses have applied for this fund? 2. How many of these applications have been accepted? 3. How many of these applications have been rejected? 4. If any applications have been rejected, please provide explanations on why that is the case?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100262349
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine injury and death numbers: FOI release

The number of injuries treated in hospital from a COVID-19 vaccine, and of those injuries, number of hospitalisations for more than 2 days. The number of deaths from a COVID-19 vaccine. If the new COVID-19 variant of concern Omicron is a cover up for the amount of side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine and if politicians...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100259393
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Budget provision for digital connectivity: FOI release

The Scottish Government's budget provision for digital connectivity, how much has been allocated to infrastructure, with a breakdown by local authority/region.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100260685
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Engagement and total cost incurred by Scottish Land Commission: FOI release

Total costs incurred by the Scottish Land Commission from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. You also asked for a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and ...

FOI unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100244826
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of annual funding provided to Scotland Food and Drink: FOI release

A breakdown of the total amount of funding provided to Scotland Food and Drink on an annual basis for each financial year since 2016/17.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100257016
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Early Learning and Childcare expansion: FOI release

The information requested is specific data from the Early Learning and Childcare 1140 expansion 'Finance Template 2 re-issue’ spreadsheets submitted be each of the 32 Scottish Local Authorities to Scottish Government in early 2018. The data requested will be from the final (most recent) submissions received by the Scot...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100251849
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine (Vaxzevria) wastage and destruction: FOI release

This freedom of information request relates to stocks of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). 1. Please let me know the number (if any) of doses of the above vaccine destroyed of disposed of by, or on behalf of, NHS Scotland or the Scottish Government as a result of reaching or approaching their expiry date. 2...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.20
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100258692
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) for vessels 801 and 802: FOI release

1. What actions are the Scottish Government taking to support CalMac in obtaining secure and affordable supplies of imported LNG in preparation for Hulls 801 and 802 coming into service? 2. Please confirm which countries the Scottish Government have identified as key exporters of LNG to Scotland for Hulls 801 and 802?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100256982
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Drug possession offences under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs act (1971): FOI release

How many individuals residing in Scotland have a record with Disclosure Scotland following a conviction of possession of illicit substances, without the intent to supply, under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971). For these cases, could you please also provide breakdowns of the expiry dates for the record held....

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.5 s.5(3)
Published
2022-01-10
Reference
FOI/202100252137
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) minutes: FOI release

You asked the following question, regarding JCVI minutes cited in an attached article: https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/375/bmj.n2452.full.pdf Will you be pressing for these minutes to be published?

FOI unclear 50 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2022-01-10
Reference
FOI/202100247581
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Inclusive Leadership and Culture training: FOI release

Information on Inclusive Leadership & Culture training. What change is ‘inclusive culture’ training intended to create and how will government determine whether or not the desired change has in fact been created? Is the training being provided in person and in groups, by remote group meetings, or by online course modu...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2022-01-10
Reference
FOI/202100254996
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 Transport Scotland policy regarding Long COVID staff absences: FOI release

“In accordance with The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, we should be grateful if you could confirm if Transport Scotland have a policy in place for the return to work of employees who are recovering from Long Covid. If such a policy is in place, please confirm the details of the policy.”

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-10
Reference
FOI/202100258635
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Covid-19 vaccination booster dose information: FOI release

1. For people who have received a third dose or booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, will their third dose be recorded in their "NHS Scotland record of vaccination"? 2. Can individuals who have received a third dose of booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine obtain a new "NHS Scotland record of vaccination" that shows the th...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.1
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100253381
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Access Bike Scheme: FOI release

For the Scottish Government to provide the following points in relation to the Cycling UK Access Bikes Scheme; The total cost of the Scottish Government's Access Bike Scheme. The number of people that have signed up for the Access Bike Scheme. What procedures does the government have in place to ensure that people pay...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100256892
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport