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

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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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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

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