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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7,200 matching releases

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data of vessels in a region in July 2021 : EIR release

I require VMS data of all vessels that transited through the following area between 12:00 – 18:00 on the 2/7/2021 and again between 20:00 – 06:00 15/7/2021 into 16/7/2021. NW corner 57° 25.747N 1° 44.847W NE corner 57° 25.747N 1° 41.634W SW corner 57° 22.785N 1° 44.847W SE corner NE corner 57° 22.785N 1° 41.634W Please...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-31
Reference
FOI/202100225630
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Consumer Scotland information: FOI release

When are the members of "Consumer Scotland" going to be appointed? When is "Consumer Scotland" going to be established? Where will its main office be located?

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100228202
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Communication between Kenny MacAskill MP and Neale Hanvey MP: FOI release

Any email/whatsapp communications or meetings between Kenny MacAskill MP and Neale Hanvey MP and Scottish Government Ministers from Feburary 27th 2021 to March 28th 2021.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38 s.38(1)
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100224533
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Trust Deed, Sequestration and Debt Arrangement Scheme: FOI release

1.The average payment per month in a Trust Deed, Sequestration & Debt Arrangement Scheme made by a debtor. 2. Total number of Trust Deeds, Sequestration and Debt Arrangement Scheme per Trustee/Company signed for the period: 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021. 3. Average debt level per Trust Deed, Sequestration and De...

FOI unclear 75 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100226846
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of North Coast 500 Road Signs: FOI release

"How much money has been spent by the Scottish Government on road signs indicating the North Coast 500 route, and other road signage that has come about as a result of the North Coast 500 project?"

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence spending s.1
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100231664
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of yearly staff and former staff overpayments: FOI release

“How many staff or ex-staff overpayments occurred under what HR categories by year over the last three years?”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100226718
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Consultation data on Citizen Space: FOI release

For a research project, we have analysed the case of "We asked, You said, We did" of the Scottish Government. Is it possible to have some statistics for the period from 2015 to 2020. In particular: 1) the n. of consultations closed per each year. 2) the n. of the published responses per each consultation per each yea...

FOI unclear 50 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100223045
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Enterprise funding: FOI release

1) What steps the Scottish Government takes to ensure that any firms exporting overseas, which receive funding through Scottish Enterprise, conduct business in a way that is compatible with its framework for ethical international policy. 2) What consideration the Scottish Government has given to ensuring that any Scot...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100223987
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID 19 shielding user research survey wristband question supporting material: FOI release

All supporting material that led to the inclusion of the question - “If you were offered something small to wear (such as a wristband) to indicate that you’d prefer people to keep their distance, would you use it?” in a recent survey for those on the higher risk list. Including, but not limited to, research, emails, m...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100224390
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Covid 19 variants: FOI release

1. Any briefings prepared since February 2021 for Scottish ministers or officials on vaccine escaping Covid-19 variants 2. Any contingency plans held by the Scottish Government for a vaccine escaping Covid-19 variant.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100225504
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Papers from Zero Emission Social Housing Taskforce (ZEST) meeting 29th April 2021: FOI release

"Please provide the papers made available to members, and discussed at the meeting of the Zero Emission Social Housing Taskforce (ZEST) on 29 April 2021, i.e. on Hydrogen and Legislative Approaches. Please also provide all other papers provided to members and the taskforce since the 29 April meeting."

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-19
Reference
FOI/202100226821
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Death in service payments: FOI release

Information relating to death in service payments made by The Scottish Government to named survivors of employees on the front line of care and health services who have died as a result of that work. You clarified your request by asking for details of the number of front line social care staff, front line health staff...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-08-18
Reference
FOI/202100223782
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Work and skills

Information pertaining to Meal Mhor sea lice investigation: EIR release

The 'original footage/complaint’ associated the Meal Mhor fish farm site which led to a subsequent investigation by Scottish Government.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100212441
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID 19 restrictions in schools: FOI release

Can you please send me the data that shows a wedding or funeral with 200 guests is safer than a school prom that has 50 guests all from the same school year group who have been in class with each other the last year or so (when they were allowed into school). To clarify. Please provide data that shows why a high school...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.25(1)
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100225063
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Cost incurred by the Just Transition Commission: FOI release

1. All the costs incurred by the Just Transition Commission, from its iteration, to the present day, with a full breakdown of these costs. 2. Full membership list of the Just Transition Commission. 3. A list of all engagement with Scottish Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100224091
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS pension schemes - members who has given notice to withdraw: FOI release

1. In the past 12 months, the number of members of the NHS pensions schemes who have given notice of their intention to draw their pension within the next six months, broken down by how many are aged a) under 55, b) 55-59 c) 60-64 and d) 65 and over. 2. In the past 12 months, the number of medical practitioner members ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100224150
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding the Tenant Hardship loan fund: FOI release

1. To date, how many applications have been made under the Scottish Government Tenant Hardship Loan Fund that launched in December 2020? 2. How many applications for a Tenant Hardship Loan have been approved? 3. How many Tenant Hardship Loans have been approved for private sector tenants and how many for social sector ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 s.4
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100223752
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial: FOI release

1. What is the percentage of placebos given out?? 2. Why are places not sign posted explaining its a trial ?? 3. Why are ingredients and previous animal experiments not published in the public domain?? 4. Why has Scottish government allowed experimental potion to continue even though the figures in the MHRA yellow card...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17 s.20
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100224061
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Council of Economic Advisers: FOI release

1. All the incurred costs by the Council of Economic Advisers since the Council’s initiation in 2007 to the present date, with a full breakdown of those costs. 2. A full membership list of Council members between 2007 and the present date. 3. A list of all Council engagements with Scottish Ministers and Cabinet Secreta...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100222880
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Science breakdown of Covid-19 vaccines: FOI release

I would like Scotlands science breakdown of the experimental potions through microscope?? What are the ingredients?

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100229138
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding Marine Scotland trawlers: EIR release

1. As the catch of the above trawlers is not landed or processed at a UK port, how does Marine Scotland police their catch in terms of size and species? 2. How many fishery protection vessels are operated by Marine Scotland? 3. Why does your trawler Alba na Mara not carry clearly identifiable port of registration lette...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100229501
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Promotion of Gaelic language: FOI release

The Scottish Government published a consultation paper for its plan to enhance the teaching and use of Gaelic in Scotland over the next five years. Please provide information as follows: 1. What costs would be incurred by the Scottish Government for this exercise? 2. Would this be undertaken in all regions of Scotland,...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100224330
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funds paid by GFG Alliance linked to Lochaber guarantee: FOI release

1) Any notification of the amount of money paid by GFG Alliance subsidiaries to its creditors linked to the Lochaber guarantee since 2016 to date. Please break this down by expected payment, received payment, and date of expected and received payment. 2) Please indicate whether any of the missed payments constitute a b...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222202
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Energy transition zone in Aberdeen: EIR release

In this statement you state that the Energy Transition Zone will be located adjacent to the new harbour. 1. As the land there at St Fittick's Park has not (yet) been rezoned and no planning permissions have been sought or approved, how can you say "will" 2. What exactly has ScotGov given £26Million for and to whom?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222223
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector