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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Information regarding vehicles owned by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Number of cars owned and operated by the Scottish Government, broken down by year, between January 2015 and up to August 1 2021. 2. The make and model of each car. 3. The annual cost of running all government owned vehicles, including insurance, road tax, fuel and any other costs. 4. How many government owned vehicl...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227665
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland client adviser vacancies: FOI release

Please provide information about the latest campaigns for Client Advisers at Social Security Scotland. Specifically: 1. How many people were offered a job? 2. How many of those were already employed working this role through Pertemps agency? 3. How many were recruited who will have to be trained? 4. How many people do...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227298
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Louisa Jordan hospital: FOI release

1. How many patients have the Louisa Hospital treated? 2. What has the Louisa Hospital cost the Scottish people?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227020
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 restrictions in places of worship: FOI release

1. What date it was agreed by our Governing Officials that 'singing' should be banned. 2. Which key department body agreed when singing should be permitted again in 'places of worship'. 3. Which places of worship were affected i.e. all faiths, sporting events and any other.

FOI unclear 55 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227542
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Information relating to Social Security Scotland A3 roles: FOI release

In relation to the roles for Social Security Scotland client adviser in both Glasgow and Dundee offices: 1. How many A3 roles were available in the most recent recruitment drive 2021? 2. How many temporary Pertemp staff applied for the A3 roles? 3. How many of the Pertemp staff were successful in gaining a permanent r...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228078
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government email addresses: FOI release

Please advise under FOISA the date when the Scottish Government transferred and changed over @scotland.gsi.gov.uk email domain address to @gov.scot email addresses.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100230690
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to correspondence from Scottish taxi firms: FOI release

Details of the number of correspondence received by the Scottish Government from Scottish taxi firms in the week beginning 11 May 2020, including correspondence sent by United Private Hire Drivers (UPHD). Details of the number of correspondence received by the Scottish Government from Scottish taxi firms in the week b...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228472
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Advisory Group on Economic Recovery: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100223479 1. All the incurred costs by the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery, ranging from the council’s initiation to the present date with a full breakdown of those costs. 2. A full membership list for any members of AGER between its initiation and the present date. 3. A list of all engag...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100230301 review of 202100223479
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Risk assessment of long Covid: FOI release

Risk assessment by/on behalf of the UK Government that the UK Government has supplied to the Scottish Government relating to people in the UK (which may include Scotland) getting long Covid from coronavirus caught after the easing of restrictions in England from 19 July; (and) any risk assessment the Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100228743
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scientific testing and impact of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs): EIR release

Please provide information on scientific testing and the impacts of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) since 1 January 2020. Please include emails, letters, data, reports, scientific studies, assessment and any other information from manufacturers of ADDs (e.g. OTAQ, Ace Aquatec & GenusWave), salmon farming representati...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100226663
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funding for speak Gaelic initiative:

How much funding has been provided to the “Speak Gaelic” initiative https://speakgaelic.scot/ and how much is intended to be provided to them over the duration of the current government.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-16
Reference
FOI/202100231254
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Infringements detected by Fishery Offices & Marine Assets: EIR release

1. In cases where fisheries related infringements were detected by either Fisheries Offices or Marine Assets, please provide a numerical breakdown disclosing the Country of each offending vessel's Master residence. 2. If the information requested above is not specifically recorded, please provide a breakdown of each Co...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-16
Reference
FOI/202100225268
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

King’s Theatre, Edinburgh Redevelopment Project: FOI release

Further to today’s announcement from Culture Minister Jenny Gilruth that £6.5m worth of Government funding has been allocated to the King’s Theatre Edinburgh Redevelopment Project, can you please confirm what Government fund this has been allocated from and confirm that this has not been allocated from funds given to t...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100227649
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 50F1: EIR release

Please provide Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for ICES rectangle 50F1 over the entirety of 2019, including the following parameters: Record time/date, Vessel Nationality, Lat, Long, ICES Rectangle, Course and Speed. If at all possible, please also provide data on vessel size (length, tonnage), status (fishing or n...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100228494
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding cervical screening: FOI release

1. Copies of all documents relating to the contact in which the Scottish Government were first notified of the Serious Adverse Event regarding cervical screening, shared with parliament on 24 June 2021. To include detail such as dates and times, and include information such as phone calls, emails, reports, briefings an...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100226110
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Covid-19 vaccine: FOI release

1. Could the Scottish Government please provide evidence that the covid-19 vaccine/vaccines reduce infectiousness/transmissibility. 2. If the Scottish Government cannot provide the above, could they provide a justification as to any attempt to implement a 'passport' system, considering lack of evidence confirming any f...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100230742
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to unused Covid-19 vaccines: FOI release

1. details of the amount of COVID vaccine that has been unused and then discarded over the past six months in the NHS Scotland COVID vaccination programme. 2. Amount (doses) per week of vaccine given to people between 01/02/2021 and 30/7/2021. 3. Amount (doses) per week of vaccine not given to people and discarded 01/0...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100228056
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Discussion held with UK Government regarding Cambo oil field: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish and UK government relating to the new Cambo Oil Field. This should include emails, letters, minutes of meetings, consultation responses and any other documents related to the proposed project.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100226595
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Number of positive covid-19 cases who are fully vaccinated: FOI release

Given the recent spike in cases, can you please advise the numbers of people who have returned a positive covid test who are fully vaccinated.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100228188
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 correspondence from pubs and nightclubs regarding pandemic rules: FOI release

The number of correspondence received - whether by email or letter - by Scotland’s night-time industry, specifically pubs and nightclubs, in April this year, regarding Covid rules in place at the time.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100228487
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government IT code of conduct: FOI release

I wish to make a Subject Access Request for the Health Ministers I.T Code of Conduct.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100228044
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Minutes of meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle: EIR release

Full minutes of the meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100225719
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Payments made by Transport Scotland to charities and third sector organisation: FOI release

The value of grants made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years separately, and list all grants separately. The value of loans made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years sep...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100231603
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding to charities and third sector bodies: FOI release

The value of any grants or loans made to the following organisations by the Scottish Government between 2018/19 and 2020/21: Operation Black Vote U.K. Black Pride Mermaids Ozanne Foundation Gendered Intelligence British Medical Association ActionAid UK Hope Not Hate Led by Donkeys Extinction Rebellion Migrants Organis...

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100231649
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Number of breaches of non-harassment orders: FOI release

How many Police cautions and how many prosecutions have been made with regard to breaches of The Harassment Act 1989

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.9(1) s.23
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100227622
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector