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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Not proven verdict of homicide and rape/attempted rape: FOI release

Number of times the not proven verdict has been used to acquit the accused of homicide or rape/attempted rape since 2007-08.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200274587
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Miles of hedgerows planted and cost associated: EIR release

1. How many miles of hedgerow have been (a) reinstated or (b) planted through agri-environment climate schemes such as Agri-environment climate scheme (AECS). 3. How much has this costed in total since the scheme or schemes started? 4. How much is it estimated to cost in the period 2021-2024?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200271597
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) peatland restoration funding: EIR release

The following information: 1. What funding, if any, is Forestry Land Scotland (FLS) receiving to do peatland restoration works in Argyll and Bute? 2. Which body is providing this funding? 3. Are there any conditions or requirements attached to this funding? If so, please provide a copy of the conditions/requirements.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100263197
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

South west new maintenance contract Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): FOI release

Information I require is about the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which measure the performance of the operating company. Specifically, I would like any information related to the KPIs for the asset inventory inspections. Validation, Condition Rating and Detailed/Comprehensive Inspections. I would like to know if an...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200270266
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government mobile phone contracts: FOI release

You asked for the following information with regards to the organisation’s Mobile Phones contract. 1. Network Provider(s) - Please provide me with the network provider, if the contract is managed for example by Daisy, please state the network provider for e.g., Vodafone, O2, EE. 2. Annual Average Spend for each contrac...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202100269146
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Deaths in Scotland attributed to Covid-19: FOI release

1. How many deaths in Scotland can be attributed to COVID 19 only. As in these deaths have no other explanation or comorbidities or underlying health issues. 2. I would also like to know the average age of these deaths where COVID was the only explanation of death.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200274544
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Various questions relating to Scottish Public Pensions Agency: FOI release

1. What is the most recent available value of SPPA pension fund? 2. What is the value of the fund’s investment in shares or bonds of the following companies: British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International, Altria Group Inc, Philip Morris International, Universal Corp, Alliance One International?...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200275540
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Clarification of SNP advert regarding school estates statistics: FOI release

https://twitter.com/theSNP/status/1481953129730088961?s=20. The SNP advert above claims 1000 schools built or upgraded. What constitutes an upgrade in SNP terms? Is it a contract value, or any repair?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200272923
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Figures provided to First Minister relating to Covid-19: FOI release

Figures given to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the number of people in Scotland in hospital with COVID 19 from these dates: 27/12/2021, 28/12/21, 29/12/21, 30/12/2021, 31/01/2021, 01/01/2022, 02/01/2022, 03/01/2022, 04/01/2022, 05/01/2022.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200269516
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

NHS staff absence due to Covid-19: FOI release

Total NHS in Scotland absence % due to Covid, split in relation to tested positive and advised to isolate as a close or household contact.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202100267692
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Agency spend on framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual staff services: FOI release

We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services. 1. Spend by Agency [April 2019 - date].

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.1
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200270518
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Broadband targets for upgrade in Grampian region: FOI release

Data relating to an update on relevant broadband related targets for upgrade for the Grampian region (AB53).

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200271746
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information relating to IVF treatment for unvaccinated patients: FOI release

NHS called to cancel all IVF appointments for people who are unvaccinated. They also said is government who decided to do this. There's nothing about this online or in media. Can you provide information when this was decided and introduced and is this under Scottish law? Also, is there any indication that process like ...

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202100267779
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Student Awards Agency (SAAS) social media spend: FOI release

Please include the information for each of the following periods; 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22: • The total spend by the organisation on social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) If it is not possible to provide the information requested du...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.16
Published
2022-02-11
Reference
FOI/202200277384
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Number of cases reported of intimate images: FOI release

Numbers of reported cases and outcomes on the following crimes for the year 2021 (Jan-Dec): Disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress under Section 2 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016, where the victim is 18 or over Threats to share private sexual images, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.69 s.21
Published
2022-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100266560
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Heating system installed in Bute House: FOI release

Information regarding the installation of electric central heating having been installed at Bute House to the cost of £800,000 recently and an itemised bill down to the lowest level.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-02-11
Reference
FOI/202200270476
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Clarification that coercion is still considered a crime in Scotland: FOI release

Can you tell me is coercion still considered a crime in Scotland? Or does a pandemic allow a slight bending of the rules on this for example like human rights.

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.1 s.38
Published
2022-02-11
Reference
FOI/202200273426
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Education Scotland social media advertising spend: FOI release

The total spend by the organisation on social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) For each year 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021 – 22 (to date).

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202200274019
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

M8 junctions 28 and 29 dark lamps: EIR release

With regard to Junctions 28 and 29 of the M8 you asked for us to "provide an accurate list of dark lamps at this location."

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202100264077
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

IT deployment within Accountant in Bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Can you please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation for the following? 2. Does your organisation have any plans for refreshing or replacing the above devices, if so, can you please provide the indicative or projected expenditure in the below format? 3. Does your organisation have any plans for de...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202200271727
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding to Scottish Business Resilience centre: FOI release

1. How much money in total has the SBRC been awarded under tender over the last seven years please? Please provide dates and the amount each successful tender/contract was worth. NB - I am not referring to grant funding. 2. Can you specify what any successful SBRC tenders were for please? 3. Were any of the contracts w...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202100267327
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Major trunk roads incident statistics: FOI release

The number of (a) deaths (b) serious incidents (c) minor incidents on each of the following roads in each of the last five financial years (i) A75 (Ii) A77 (iii) A9 (IV) A96 (V) A82 (VI) A83 (VII) A90. If possible, can it be broken down by local authority for where each of these (a) deaths (b) serious incidents and (c)...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202100260452
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Education campaign concerning the community of care experienced persons: FOI release

"All information (intra-Governmental communications and with all external partners) regarding a 'national' or 'public' education campaign that concerns the community of care experienced persons in Scotland.” For example, communications between organisations such as CORRA, The Robertson Trust, Who Cares? Scotland, and a...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202100257604
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government employees working from home: FOI release

1. How many Scottish Government staff members at St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, were working from home by 30th March 2020? What percentage of the total St Andrew’s House workforce did this represent? How many Scottish Government staff members at St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, were working from home by 8th November 2021?...

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100263800
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Turnaround Director of Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. Is Mr Hair to receive a lump sum pay-off package and, if so, what is the amount of money involved? 2. How much money has Mr Hair been paid in remuneration and expenses since he took up his role as Turnaround Director and today? 3. How much money will Mr Hair have been paid in remuneration and expenses by the time of...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.3 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100265530
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector