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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Number of affordable homes built in South Ayrshire: FOI release

Total number of affordable homes built in South Ayrshire by either South Ayrshire Council or it’s Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) from May 2017 to end of 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100208732
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Student Awards Agency for Scotland data protection breaches: FOI release

1. A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2. A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3. For ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100211674
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Breaches of data protection recorded by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the Scottish Government since April 1, 2018. 2. A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the Scottish Government since April 1,...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100203290
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Statistics on driving licence disqualifications: FOI release

Statistics on driving licence disqualifications going back for the last ten years.

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100208512
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ninth international conference on wind turbine noise correspondence: FOI release

1. Did a Scottish Government representative attend the Ninth International Conference on Wind Turbine Noise event, which took place between May 18 and 21, 2021, either in person or virtually? 2. Were notes taken by this representative and, if so, could these notes be provided. 3. Did the representative report on this e...

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100208704
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Breakdown of planning application appeals since 2011: EIR release

1. In the calendar years 2011-2021 how many appeals, of all types have you received from the following companies: Teague Group S1 Developments MNM Developments Glencairn Properties 2. Of these appeals, how many were for: Residential use Purpose Built Student Accommodation Commercial use A mix of all three Other usag...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100207520
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Updated statistics relating to accidents occurred at A9 Tain: FOI release

Following your previous application (202100173450) you asked if we held more up to date statistics on car accidents that have occurred at the four junctions of the A9 at Tain.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100207428
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Gourock, Dunoon, Kilcreggan Infrastructure and Vessels Project: EIR release

I understand that the steering group of the Gourock, Dunoon, Kilcreggan Infrastructure and Vessels Project (GDKIVP) met on May 10th 2021. Please supply agenda reports, minutes etc. considered at that meeting, as well as any background documents considered (e.g. presentations, reports).

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100205474
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Technologies used by Transport Scotland: FOI release

Details of technologies used by Transport Scotland for HR, Payroll, L&D, Finance, Procurement, and Contact Centre.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100208308
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Request made regarding environmental information: FOI release

How many requests you received that related to:- Environment Building standards Drains Smokefree sites In the past 3 years- from anyone ie any requester.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.20
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100206694
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding policing operation of Rangers fan celebrations in Glasgow: FOI release

1) Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland, Glasgow City Council, the SPFL, and/or Rangers Football Club on the policing operation of Rangers fan celebrations in Glasgow on the weekend of May 15/16, 2021. 2) Details of any informal or formal phone calls, meetings (virtual or in person), texts...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202208
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Communications regarding Cellebrite forensic analysis tools: FOI release

“On April 21 a blog post was published by the CEO of mobile phone messaging app Signal: The blog called into question the security of Cellebrite forensic analysis tools. These tools are used by Police Scotland. https://signal.org/blog/cellebrite-vulnerabilities/. Please could you supply me with copies or records of all...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100202118
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

COVID 19 unpaid carer registration statistics via NHS Inform website: FOI release

Details over how many people have registered as unpaid carers via the NHS Inform page below since March 15. Please break down the total by weekly timeframe. For example how many had registered by March 22, March 29, etc until current date and please also supply any correspondence between Public Health Scotland and the ...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100196840
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Funding statistics for Invercauld Estates: FOI release

"I would like to request information of any land stewardship, farming subsidy payment or any payment made by the Scottish Government to the owners of the Invercauld Estate which they receive by virtue of their beneficial ownership of that estate & qualification for payments based on established criteria. I request deta...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100199612
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to British Ivermectin Recommendation Development (BIRD): FOI Release

1. If tested with the virus and show symptom can the GP prescribe ivermectin at my request? 2. Given the increasing amount of scientific evidence, including since the last response above, on the effectiveness and safety of the Ivermectin drug, including its prophylactic properties, why is the Scottish Government not co...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100202110
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding UEFA Euro 2020 Football Tournament: FOI release

How many Scottish Government officials, or employees of the Scottish Government will receive tickets/invitations/hospitality at Euro 2020 this summer who did not successfully receive tickets through the official UEFA ballot held in 2019? What assurances did the Scottish Government seek from UEFA around how many Scottis...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100199895
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Number of permanent speed cameras: FOI release

1. How many permanent average speed cameras (eg in fixed location and not just temporarily in roadworks) were on the roads you manage on 1st January 2018, 1st January 2019, 1st January 2020 and 1st January 2021? Please give each year separately. 2. How many miles of road were permanent average speed cameras covering on...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100210167
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total number of Freedom of Information request made by journalist: FOI release

1. The number of Freedom of Information requests sent to the Scottish Government by journalist and author James McAneny in the period 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021. 2. Please give a rough breakdown of requests by subject matter. 3. Please give a breakdown of how many were appealed and reviewed internally and externally, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100202676
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government budget allocation for overseas offices: FOI release

You asked for the current annual budget allocation for the Scottish Government’s overseas offices, including salary costings, upkeep, day-to-day running and hospitality costs, and which departmental budget covers these costs.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100204828
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Police Scotland hierarchy and accountability details: FOI release

In 2016 who were Police Scotland accountable to? Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? In 2017 and in 2021. Who was SPA? Which Scottish Ministers? Which members of parliament? Which department oversees the 4,000 complaints about Police Scotland each year?

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.2
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100208327
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG): EIR release

With reference to the Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG), you requested: 1. What the terms of reference including its remit are? 2. A list of members in the group? 3. How often the group has met since its establishment in 2019? 4. Has Scottish White Fish Producers Association scallop committee chair, John Ma...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100201874
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Public body spend on interim IT and professional staff services: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Government’s current framework for the provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of interim Professional Staff Services. Please provide total spend for each public body for the following periods; April 2019 - March 2020 April 2020 - March 2021

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100204020
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Policing of Scottish waters: EIR release

1. Explain the disproportionate inspection of EU vessels to local vessels. This has been well documented over many years. 2. Explain the inspection process for each vessel at sea. 3. Explain the inspection process of EU vessels landing into refrigerated lorries ashore in our ports. 4. Explain how your inspectors quanti...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.2 s.4 s.14 s.15 s.18 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100207554
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Covid-19 breakdown of media expenditure: FOI release

1. How much has the SNP spent on media for covid 19 everyday? 2. How much is the budget? 3. Have the SNP used money that could have fed homeless and poorer families just to talk about a virus with a 99.9% survival rate?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-06-11
Reference
FOI/202100199714
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector