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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Breakdown of websites accessed by Scottish Government staff: FOI release

For the year 2020 and for January and February 2021 (up to the date of this request), please provide the number of times each of the following websites were accessed by Scottish Government staff. 1. telegraph.co.uk 2. heraldscotland.com 3. thescottishsun.co.uk 4. dailymail.co.uk 5. theguardian.com 6. dailyrecord.co.uk ...

FOI unclear 50 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100175753
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Low Emission Zone Support Fund: EIR release

1) what has the take-up of this offer been for each of the 4 cities involved 2) what co-ordination arrangements were in place with the Car Club operators, bike hire operators, bus operators (& CPT Scotland), and suppliers of EAPC to ensure that their provision of vehicles/services was ready for a tranche of new custom...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100180524
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Education Scotland statistics of staff survey results: FOI release

"Could you please share with me the results of any evaluations of impact that Education Scotland has carried out over the course of the past year (March 2020-March 2021) including, but not exclusive to, any surveys of teachers or headteachers Education Scotland has carried out asking them to feedback on support, or pro...

FOI unclear 75 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100173928
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Candidates gender, nationality and ethnicity who applied for legal trainee: FOI release

1. For the post of legal trainee solicitor – the sex , gender , nationality and ethnicity of those offered an interview for 2021, 2020 and 2019. 2. For the post of legal trainee solicitor – the sex , gender, nationality and ethnicity of those offered the post for 2021, 2020 and 2019

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100187552
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government recruitment breakdown: FOI release

1. How many jobs were advertised for positions in your department between January 31st 2020 and January 31st 2021? 2. In this time period, how many applicants applied for each job? 3. In this time period, what percentage of applicants were from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background? 4. In this time perio...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100188238
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Marine Scotland correspondence with Aquaculture industry: EIR release

1. I note that you state - “Marine Scotland recently wrote to the aquaculture industry reminding them of their obligations under the Habitats Regulations and EPS licensing. The letter also advised that as a responsible regulator, Marine Scotland has a duty to ensure that the Habitats Regulations are being complied with...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100194935
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Recruitment for chief executive of Children’s Hearings Scotland: FOI release

Following the retirement of Boyd Mcadam as Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland can you please tell me- 1. The names of the online and print media the job advert for Chief Executive featuded in? 2. How many applicants applied for the job? 3. How many people were interviewed for the position of Chief Executiv...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100188929
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Capital and revenue cost to date for taxpayers purchases: FOI release

I would like to know the following. The capital and revenue cost to date for taxpayer purchases. Baby Boxes, Ferguson Ship Yard, Prestwick Airport and BiFab.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100186560
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding Rangers Football Club supporter celebrations 2021: FOI release

All information (eg, correspondence, memos, etc) involving the Scottish Government and outside bodies (including Glasgow City Council, Rangers FC, Police Scotland) ahead of the Rangers v St Mirren game on Saturday 6 March and Dundee United v Celtic on Sunday 7 March, about the potential safety/public order issues relat...

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100175739
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Communication related to Celtic Football Club’s trip to Dubai: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish government and Celtic FC during October, November and December 2020 and to date in January 2021 relating to the club's trip to Dubai.

FOI unclear 75 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100132531
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government communications and services: FOI release

Telephony and UC/ Collaboration 1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment 3. When is your contract renewal date? 4. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 5. Please confirm the value of the initial project. ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.17 s.22
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100183385
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland contracts award on behalf of Scottish Ministers: FOI review

Details, including value and nature of work, of any contracts between the Scottish Government and any private company in relation to COP26.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2021-05-17
Reference
FOI/202100179176 review of 202100175082
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland gender balance on advisory board: FOI release

In November 2015 The First Minister made a commitment to work towards gender balance on all public boards in Scotland. Please could you supply me with the following information? 1. How many women are now on the board of your organisation and how many people of other genders are there? 2. Is the current Chairperson (or ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100181961
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine information letters: FOI release

Can you provide the following in relation to the vaccines information letter which was sent to the public late December 2020, early January 2021: The names of all departments involved in producing the letter Draft copies of the letter Ethical concerns raised in relation to the wording in the letter

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100192176
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 hotel quarantine: FOI release

Information on the number of people who have entered Scotland that have stayed in hotel quarantine; and the number of positive cases identified by testing on day 2 and day 8 of quarantine.

FOI unclear 50 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100174995
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Estates and farms provided payment for Muirburn: FOI release

What estates and farms in Angus have been given payments by the Scottish Government in the last 5 years for muirburn?

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100189849
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Deputy First Minister communication with Castlebay Community Council: FOI release

Please provide me with correspondence in the last 3 months of 2020 between Mr John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister / Education and Skills Dept and Castlebay Community Council, Isle of Barra?

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100175675
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Gender balance on Disclosure Scotland’s board: FOI release

1. How many women are now on the board of your organisation and how many people of other genders are there? 2. Is the current Chairperson (or person with an equivalent role) a woman or someone of another gender? 3. What is the current median FTE pay for men and women in the organisation? 4. Please supply the names of e...

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100182001
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications relating to Rangers Football Club: FOI release

You asked for information about communications and contact (including but not restricted to emails, minuted meetings, phone calls, text messages, and messanger apps such as but not restricted to WhatsApp) relating to the following: 1. Between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland between 1 February 2021 and 7 Mar...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.7 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100174014
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Internal communications relating to care homes: FOI review

1) Any and all internal correspondence including emails, instant messaging, texts, emails relating to FOI Request: 202000092009.

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100175968 review of 202000092009
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 related deaths: FOI release

Figures for Scotland similar to what the UK Government has issued regarding deaths as a result of Covid (previously reported as "with Covid").

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100194695
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence relating to counsellors within schools: FOI Release

1. A copy of all the returns received from local authorities, all correspondence surrounding this between the Scottish Government and local authorities, and all internal correspondence and analysis relating to these returns. 2. Confirmation of whether the national commitment to 350 counsellors for schools by September ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-11
Reference
FOI/202100170681
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Transport Scotland grant payments to Sustrans: FOI release

Are Scotland the only ones funding Sustrans and how much money do Scotland get back for this?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100193858
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Edinburgh Garden District planning obligation correspondence: EIR release

Please circulate a copy of the correspondence referred to in your letter. That letter referred to the Edinburgh Garden District Planning Obligation dated 1 March 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100187337
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector