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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7,460 matching releases

COVID-19 positive test reporting figures: FOI release

‘The First Minister has just stated that there were on average 7000 cases per day over the last week. The figures on the UK Coronavirus reporting web site for Scotland are significantly lower. Can you explain the difference for me?’

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200280015
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 business support grants: FOI release

Information regarding how much of total grant funding was allocated to business owners in Scotland. You also asked for information on how much funding was received into Scotland, how much was allocated, used and what happens to monies not used. We have summarised upfront the funding received by business owners and then...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200277719
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government CCTV equipment: FOI release

If the Scottish Government owns or uses any CCTV equipment manufactured by Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd)?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200278208
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Health Service (NHS) Recovery Plan: FOI Review

NHS RECOVERY PLAN 2021-2026 There is absence of core detail in this NHS recovery plan, including omissions of baseline numbers. I therefore seek core details for all the below items, including the baseline numbers and the baseline years, for the data projections that are anticipated over the years to 2026. 1 "provide...

FOI unclear 55 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.21(4) s.25(1)
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100251364 Review of 202100243445
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Standards of ventilation in hospitals: FOI release

"I am writing to ask for information I believe you hold. Please outline: (1) Which standards are health boards in Scotland required to comply with in regards to ventilation in staff and patient areas? Please advise where these standards are described / stated. (2) Please state the latest rate of compliance with these s...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200269234
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding school nativity play and concert cancellations: FOI release

How much correspondence (letters, emails, or otherwise) has the Scottish Government received from members of the public where the subject of banning school nativity plays, and Christmas concerts is discussed since 24 October 2021 to the 24 November 2021? Copies of any of the above correspondence where it exists, sorted...

FOI unclear 75 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100257600
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) CCTV equipment: FOI release

Whether Scottish Public Pensions Agency owns or uses any CCTV equipment manufactured by Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd).

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200278223
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of Scotland House in London: FOI release

1. What is the physical address for the Scottish Embassy in London? 2. Who is the Scottish Ambassador in London?, if you do not recognise the term Ambassador – who is the most senior government official solely linked to the Scottish Embassy? Who runs the office? What are the roles within the office? 3. What is the Char...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence meetings spending s.5
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200282115
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Government Expenditure & Revenue Scotland (GERS) publication figures: FOI release

A SNP MP made the following claim in response to a constituancy elector. "I must also stress that an independent Scotland can completely afford to pay state pensions. Latest figures (GERS: 2020-21) show that even during the pandemic, without borrowing a single penny, Scottish tax revenue covered all devolved day to day...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200282700
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination costs, suppliers & vaccination rollout: FOI release

“1. Total number of COVID vaccinations given to residents of Scotland? 2. Cost to SNP Gov, Scottish NHS, Scottish other public bodies, per COVID vaccination? 3. Number of companies Scotland's SNP Gov negotiated with, or currently is in negotiation with for the supply of vaccines?”

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.25 s.33(2)
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200282807
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) losses and special payments: FOI release

You asked for the following in relation to losses and special payments: Please include the information for each of the following periods; 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21: 1. The total number of cases of losses in each year. 2. The total cost of losses in each year. 3. An itemisation of each loss including what it was for ...

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200275170
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD): FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government produce the SIMD and did it produce the SIMD most recently in 2020? 2. What resources, human, financial, and in-kind, did the Scottish Government allocate to the production of the SIMD in 2020? 3. What departments from the Scottish Government are allocated to working on producing the SIM...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.5
Published
2022-03-04
Reference
FOI/202200277020
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Guidance on official communications: FOI release

Copies of any style guides or documents used to advise Scottish Government employees or ministers on how to write communications going out internally or to the public.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100268306
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence relating to local government funding settlement: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (including letters and emails) from local authorities on the subject of the local government funding settlement for 2022-23 between 9 December 2021 and 22 December 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202100266982
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for Clyde box: EIR release

We would be most interested in the fishing VMS data in the Clyde box area for at least the last five years, and further back if it is available.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200274132
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Crime codes for filling a false police report: FOI release

1. All current crime codes associated with filing a false police report. 2. The crime codes associated with filing a false police report that were in operation prior to 1 April 2019. 3. The current crime codes associated with filing a false police report when that report is “aggravated” e.g. when the false report relat...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100268294
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI review

Your initial FOI request asked for: 1. Was the whole of the grant that was offered paid over / drawn down, in accordance with Section 2 in the Offer? If so, on what date(s)? 2. Has the Statement of Compliance as described at Section 3.2 in the Offer been duly and timeously submitted, as required? 3. Have the terms of S...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100268602 review of 202100258646
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Football Association regarding league cup final: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the SFA regarding the League Cup Final held at Hampden Park from November 1 2021. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Chief Medical Officer regarding the league cup final and any advice the Scottish Government received from the CMO on whether or not ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100267056
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Auchtermuchty Health Centre: FOI release

1. How many Doctors are currently employed to work at Auchtermuchty Health Centre Fife? 2. The amount of hours each Doctor is contracted to work per week at Auchtermuchty Health Centre. 3. How many patients are registered at Auchtermuchty Health Centre?

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200273073
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transition Training Fund (TTF): FOI release

In 2018 the Transition Training Fund provided training for oil and gas workers to move into the teaching profession within the north east. Please can you provide the following information: Was this run by the Scottish Government? How much did the activity cost? Has the activity been run since? If not, are there any pl...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200277106
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Projections in social care annual investment: FOI release

Please can you provide the Scottish Government’s projections for social care spending over the course of this Parliament, taking into account the establishment of a National Care Service? Please provide projections for the 2021-22 financial year, 2022-23 financial year, 2023-24 financial year, 2024-25 financial year an...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200276783
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Education Scotland CCTV equipment: FOI release

If Education Scotland owns or uses any CCTV equipment manufactured by Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd).

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200278272
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Alcohol and Drug Partnership’s Annual Reviews 2020/21: FOI release

Could you please provide PDF versions of all the Alcohol & Drug Partnership’s Annual Reviews 2020/21, that were to be submitted by 14th October 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100266387
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Distribution of £100million hospitality business fund: FOI release

You asked for details about when and how since mid - December 2021 a £100million fund earmarked for hospitality was distributed.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202200275033
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector