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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Average length of stay for prisoners between 2015 & 2020: FOI release

In the Scottish Government’s publication of annual prison population statistics, it details the number of prisoners who were liberated from prison that had at least a 4 year stay in prison. What was the average length of stay in prison for such individuals? Please provide this information, denoted in years (and months ...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-24
Reference
FOI/202100154377
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Repair and maintenance works carried out at First Minster's residence: FOI release

Can you please give details of the repair and maintenance works carried out at Bute house (official residence of the first minister) since the 2021 lockdown provisions were announced including but not limited to a detailed breakdown of any repairs and maintenance carried out, the areas of Bute house that have been subj...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2021-03-24
Reference
FOI/202100143539
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Outsourced frontline communications staff/press officers: FOI release

1. How many FTE frontline communications staff/press officers have been employed that have been outsourced, In other words, not in-house but external PR/communications supplied by a private company between 2009/10 and 2019/20. If an average number isn't available, pick March as a snapshot. 1a. How much was spent on ou...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-24
Reference
FOI/202100143590
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Local authority fees under High Hedges (Scotland) Act 2013: FOI release

Detail on the fees set by each local authority in Scotland to proceed with an application under the high hedges act.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-24
Reference
FOI/202100158151
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Computing equipment to assist with home schooling: FOI release

1. The total cost to the Scottish Government of purchasing hardware devices (laptops and tablets) Since 1st March 2020 to assist with providing children with access to these devices for learning at home. 2. The breakdown of the manufactures of all devices purchased by the Scottish Government to be distributed through a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100148780
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Current recruitment agencies used by Education Scotland: FOI release

1. List of recruitment agencies currently being used for the supply of agency staff. 2. Breakdown of current spend per agency [2019-2021]. 3. What framework/DPS this spend is going through.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100159416
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Information produced in relation to Carers Collaborative meeting: FOI release

Any documents, research or written information produced in relation to a meeting of the Carers Collaborative as referenced on p32-35 of this letter (this includes any minutes taken from the meeting, results of the poll of carers representatives on IJBs and any written information on areas of progress/barriers to progre...

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100152977
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Short-term custodial sentences from 2015 to 2019: FOI release

How many short-term custodial sentences have been given each year from 2015 until the present day? (Short-term being custodial sentences of 12 months or less.)

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100153658
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Modern Studies teacher numbers across Scottish schools: FOI release

1. How many schools in Scotland had a 0 FTE compliment of Modern Studies teacher in the latest set of figures available? 2. How many schools had a less that 1 FTE compliment of Modern Studies teacher in the latest set of figures available?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100148214
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 breakdown: FOI release

The act of disclosing intimate photographs or films of another person without their consent is illegal under s2-4 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harms (Scotland) Act, I’m looking for the amount of reports and convictions since the act has been introduced? I would also like the information on how many reports and c...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.2(1)
Published
2021-03-22
Reference
FOI/202100146624
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Expenditure of budget allocated under victim support in 2020-21: FOI release

In 2020-21, how the £2 million capital budget was spent that was allocated under the £18.7 million Victim/Witness support budget in that year.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-22
Reference
FOI/202100149750
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Funding provided to Shettleston Housing Association: FOI release

Information on Shettleston Housing Association, how much money they have had in the past 5 years in grants from the Scottish Government, and also are they renting any commercial properties from third parties, and lastly do they have any sub companies that they have an interest in.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-03-22
Reference
FOI/202100152344
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding overturning planning decisions on appeal: EIR release

"From 1 January 2020 to present, copies of all correspondence (emails, letters and/or otherwise) from members of the public to the Scottish Government regarding the Scottish Government overturning local planning decisions on appeal."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-03-22
Reference
FOI/202000117612
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Exchanges relating to the Chief Constable announcement of doubling patrols: FOI release

Could please send me all of the email - and all other communications - exchanges between the Chief Constable, his office, Police Scotland officers and/or staff and the office of the First Minister, the Justice Secretary and Scottish government civil servants and/or special advisers, in advance of the announcement by th...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-19
Reference
FOI/202100144714
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Appropriation order for the transfer of Ravenscraig Hospital: FOI release

Copy of the appropriation order for the transfer of Ravenscraig Hospital from Greater Glasgow Health Board to the More Homes division of the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-18
Reference
FOI/202100140995
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Valuation report of former Ravenscraig Hospital site: FOI release

Copy of the valuation determined by the District Valuer on behalf of Greater Glasgow Health Board and the More Homes division of the Scottish Government in respect of the Ravenscraig Hospital site in Greenock in 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-18
Reference
FOI/202100141009
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of Transport Scotland frontline communication and press officers: FOI release

1. Can you please set out how many FTE frontline communications staff/press officers there have been for each of the ten years to 2019/20. If an average number cannot be sourced, pick March as a snapshot. 1b. How many FTE frontline communications staff/press officers were there in January (snapshot) 2021. 1c. What was ...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-18
Reference
FOI/202100145245
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Data relating to press officers: FOI release

Can you please set out how many FTE frontline communications staff/press officers there were in March (snapshot) 2020? How many FTE frontline communications staff/press officers were there in January (snapshot) 2021? What was the cost of employing those staff in 2019/20? What has been the cost of employing these staff ...

FOI unclear 50 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-18
Reference
FOI/202100143566
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Judicial review launched by Compassion in World Farming: FOI release

Total legal costs in relation to the judicial review proceedings launched by Compassion in World Farming over live calf exports. This should include the cost of hiring legal representation. Compassion in World Farming launched judicial review proceedings in February. Please see background here: https://www.ciwf.org.uk/...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-17
Reference
FOI/20200009176
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Data relating to lost fishing gear: EIR release

What data does the UKFMC collect regarding losses of fishing gear? How many reports of lost fishing gear does the UKFMC receive per year? Is there a data set of these reports where we can draw statistics such as type of gear, locations, type of vessel and perhaps even causes of loss? How far does the data go back and i...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-17
Reference
FOI/202100155758
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Accountability arrangement relating to particular public bodies: FOI release

1. Will you please advise me of which department is accountable for the financial control and performance of any nationalised industry, including Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited (FMEL)? How can I access any relevant information relating thereto? 2. To whom is Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL)accountable? Un...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2021-03-17
Reference
FOI/202100141948
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Total amount spent on YouTube advertising: FOI release

I would like to know the amount spent by the Scottish Government on YouTube advertising since March 1st 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-16
Reference
FOI/202100141141
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Dame Elish Angiolini report: FOI release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and Dame Angiolini regarding her report entitled ‘Independent Review of Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-16
Reference
FOI/202000112089
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Frontline communication and press officers employed by Accountant in Bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Can you please set out how many FTE frontline communications staff/press officers there have been for each of the ten years to 2019/20. If an average number cannot be sourced, pick March as a snapshot. 1b. How many FTE frontline communications staff/press officers were there in January (snapshot) 2021. 1c. What was ...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-03-16
Reference
FOI/202100144891
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector