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

An independent Scotland entering the EU: FOI release

You asked: “In a recent interview with Andrew Neil the First Minister stated that she had had talks previously that meant she thought "that we could re-enter the EU relatively quickly". Could you provide any details of these talks and the advice given that would indicate this”

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-12-30
Reference
FOI/201900007967
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Citizens' Assembly for Scotland (CAfS) - information and setup: FOI release

You asked: I am interested in the Citizens' Assembly for Scotland (CAfS). Its website does not clearly set out its legal form. I have also been unable to locate it in the National Public Bodies Directory (https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-public-bodies- directory/pages/introduction/). Can you clarify - what...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2019-12-30
Reference
FOI/201900009076
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Digital publishing, digital identification and payments: FOI release

You asked for information about the Scottish Government's use of common systems and digital platforms in regard to Digital Publishing, Digital Identification, Payments and Licensing.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2
Published
2019-12-30
Reference
FOI/201900008546
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Domestic abuse in Scotland statistics: FOI release

You asked for information on domestic violence in Scotland between years 2013 - 2018, including: (i) How many domestic violence reports were made to police, from this how many were male violence to female victims and how many were female violence to male victims. (ii) From this I would also like to know how many of t...

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-20
Reference
FOI/201900008220
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Beatrice Wishart MSP meetings and meeting requests: FOI release

The dates of all meetings that have taken place and a list of all meeting requests between Beatrice Wishart MSP and Scottish Government ministers and cabinet secretaries?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-12-20
Reference
FOI/201900008040
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS (Scotland) female employees who have taken early retirement: FOI release

The number of NHS (Scotland) female employees who have taken early retirement in each year over the past 5 years. The split between those retiring early on grounds of ill-health, and those just taking early retirement.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2019-12-19
Reference
FOI/19/02567
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Telephony and communication systems used by Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA): FOI release

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. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 4. Please confirm value of the initial project and value of annual support/maintenance services (in £)? 5. When is your co...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2019-12-19
Reference
FOI/19/02591
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Telephony and communication systems used by Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB): FOI release

Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place? When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? Who maintains your telephony system(s)? Please confirm value of the initial project and value of annual support/maintenance services (in £)? When is your contract renewal ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.11 s.13
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/19/02598
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Breakdown of costs in Named Person judical review and case of former First Minister: FOI release

You asked us to provide a breakdown of costs incurred in applying and/or defending the judicial reviews in the case of: The Named Person judicial review in the court of session to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in 2014-2016. Defending the case of Alex Salmond V Scottish Government judicial review earlier in 2...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/19/02547
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Gender Reform Act Consultation and non-binary people legal recognition: FOI release

You asked "why the consideration of the legal recognition of Non-Binary people has been excluded from the Gender Reform Act Consultation. I would request a more detailed statement than the current one given, that this issue has been excluded in order to “set up a working group on Non-Binary people”. This issue is extre...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/201900009146
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government consultation and policy-making guidance: FOI release

You asked for copies of any current written rules or guidance on how interested parties should be involved in policy development, whether in general or relating specifically to schools, or to children and young people. This should include current guidance on conducting formal consultations, but also any relevant rules ...

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/201900009119
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) ex-gratia payments and budget: FOI release

You asked: "Are the ex-gratia payments received through the SIBSS (Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme) protected legally for life? What is the current annual budget for SIBSS? In the last financial budget, how much reserves were carried over into the next year?"

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.28
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900007767
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information on salmon ova imports in 2017: EIR appeal

Information on salmon ova imports since 1 January 2017, including: details of egg import licence documents, any tests for disease, health certificates, emails and any other information related to salmon ova imports since 1 January 2017. information on the Norwegian Government's decision to ban the import of salmon egg...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 400 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/18/01553
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - communications & telephony information: FOI release

Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place? When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? Who maintains your telephony system(s)? Please confirm value of the initial project and value of annual support/maintenance services (in £)? When is your contract rene...

FOI unclear 50 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2019-12-12
Reference
FOI/19/02590
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Social Security Directorate People Survey 2018: FOI appeal

Under FOISA, please provide the results for the Social Security Directorate People Survey 2018.

FOI unclear 75 score 105 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-12
Reference
FOI/19/00609
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Non-disclosure agreements with departing staff members of the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for the number of any non-disclosure agreements between the Scottish Government and departing members of staff in the last four calendar years. Information should include which departmental body the member body each agreement relates to.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/201900006296
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Reported rapes and convictions in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for: The most recent data (2018 and, if available, 2019) regarding reported rapes in Scotland and the number of convictions.

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/201900008137
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Government funding of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE): FOI release

You have requested that we provide information “as to exactly how much funding the Scottish Government has provided to HIE” in relation to the Space Hub Sutherland development and details on “how the funds are being accounted for”. You also requested information on “exactly where we are with the planning application”.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/201900008011
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland employees: FOI release

You asked for information on Telephony and Communications, specifically: Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place? When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? Who maintains your telephony system(s)? Please confirm value of the initial project and value of ...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/19/02589
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in Scotland: FOI release

You requested the following – for ERDF funds in Scotland please provide for the accounting period, 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 (as in the report): - the total value of ERDF recoveries across the programme - information on the largest 5 recoveries (reason, amount, recipient) - the three main reasons for recoveries.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-10
Reference
FOI/201900006947
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Environmental Protection Act: FOI release

You asked for: The title of the relevant legislation regarding the provision of sites by Scottish local authorities for the free disposal of household refuse.

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.45
Published
2019-12-09
Reference
201900008531
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M74 off slip junction 9, route-based weather forecasts: EIR review

1) "All weather forecast data held for the period 0000 hours on 23 January to 1200 hours on 25 January for the above location (M74 off slip, junction 9). This should include (if available), but not limited to, textural information for each day and indications of whether they are route-based forecasts for the road conce...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02282
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

People waiting longer than 14, 28, 60 days for various types of disclosure: FOI release

You asked for the number of people waiting longer than 14, 28, 60 days for each type of disclosure (basic, standard, enhanced, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)Scheme) in each of the last six months.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-04
Reference
FOI/19/02421
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Named Person Scheme costs and status: FOI release

You asked, "Please provide details of the costs incurred by the Scottish Government for the readiness of the Named Person Scheme in Scotland. My understanding is the policy has now been abandoned for the time being but I am interested in the costs thusfar."

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/201900006750
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector