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

Marine Scotland: Fixed Penalty Notices issued due Gairloch incidents: EIR release

In relation to each of the two Fixed Penalty Notices issued as a result of incidents in Gairloch, can you tell us: the name of the recipients of the FPNs? the name and PLN number of the vessels being skippered in relation to each of the FPNs? the amount of each of the FPNs?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-07-31
Reference
FOI/19/01768
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea Lice data regarding Dawnfresh Loch Etive trout farms: EIR release

All information, including any correspondence with any party, as may be held by the Fish Health Inspectorate and/or Marine Scotland and/or the Scottish Government on: 1. The reporting of and/or publication of on-farm sea-lice data by Dawnfresh in relation to that company’s rainbow trout farms on Loch Etive. 2. Any on...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-31
Reference
FOI/19/01570
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Consultation - Review of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 questions: FOI release

You asked: When the following consultation “https://consult.gov.scot/family-law/review-of-the-genderrecognition-act-2004/“ was opened to the public, how where and when was it communicated to the general public? Is/was the procedure and practicalities of connecting with public awareness identical to other public consul...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-07-31
Reference
FOI/201900002590
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy staff parking and travel: EIR release

The number of car parking spaces you have for your employees at all your properties, and the location of said properties. If your employees have completed a staff travel survey which includes questions on the method of transport used to get to their place of work, and if so, when. If yes to Q2, what percentage of staff...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2019-07-31
Reference
FOI/19/01782
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of active international child maintenance cases: FOI release

How many international child maintenance cases there per year from 2010 - 2019. After clarification: how many active cases there are per year.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-07-30
Reference
FOI/201900002442
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Breakdown of money pledged by the Scottish Government to improve flood protection: EIR release

You asked, “Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), I wish to acquire the following information: A breakdown of spend of the £713,000 pledged by the Scottish Government to improve flood protection”.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2019-07-26
Reference
FOI/19/01713
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Domestic abuse proceedings and convictions: FOI release

You asked for: 1. The number of domestic abuse cases heard for tax year 2017-18, broken down by each sheriff court; 2. The number of domestic abuse convictions for tax year 2017-18, broken down by each sheriff court;

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2019-07-26
Reference
FOI/201900002570
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ransomware-type IT attacks on computer systems details: FOI release

To request information on instances of ransomware-type IT attacks on computer systems, namely: a. To request how many such attacks have been experienced in each of the last three years. b. To request how many occasions have resulted in payments being made (eg ransom payments). c. To request details on how much has bee...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-07-25
Reference
FOI/19/01738
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with members of a foreign Government regarding Social Security Agency: FOI release

You requested the following information: Has any (a) Scottish Government officials and (b) Scottish Government Ministers had any meetings or conversations with members of a foreign Government regarding the creation of a Social Security Agency and the implementation of benefits between January and March 2018?

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2019-07-25
Reference
FOI/19/01682
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Equally Safe (Violence Against Women and Girls) Fund application criteria: FOI release

What the criteria is for being “trans-inclusive” in applications to the Equally Safe (Violence Against Women and Girls) Fund, what the criteria are based on and which groups were involved in defining the criteria, and is this information available to the public.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-23
Reference
FOI/19/01511
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Number of female; Cabinet Secretaries, Ministers and Special Advisers: FOI release

You made the following request for information: For verification of the number of women Cabinet Secretaries, Ministers and Special Advisers as provided in your table.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2019-07-22
Reference
FOI/19/01693
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Learning Festival 2019 Keynote speakers pay: FOI review

How much each keynote speaker (not working for Education Scotland) will be paid at the Scottish Learning Festival 2019?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.7 s.60
Published
2019-07-19
Reference
FOI/19/01536 Review
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Migrant numbers in Scotland since 2009: FOI release

The number of immigrants Scotland has received since 2009 and how many of these remained in Scotland and did not move elsewhere within the UK or beyond.

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-18
Reference
FOI/19/01602
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

General Practice (GP) surgeries switching their IT systems framework: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of General Practice (GP) surgeries switching their IT system following the announcement of a new framework contract to supply IT software to GPs across NHSScotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-07-17
Reference
FOI/19/01556
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Attainment reports for certain schools in Edinburgh: FOI release

You requested the following: I would like to receive current attainment/achievement reports and summary reports on the following schools in Edinburgh please: The Royal High School Boroughmuir High School James Gillespie's High School Gracemount High School Portobello High School I would also like to know how the gra...

FOI unclear 80 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-17
Reference
FOI/19/01582
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Minutes and annual reports of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC): FOI review

All minutes and reports of the Building Standards Advisory Committee (BSAC) since 2004. I have now completed my review of our response to your request and I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications.

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/19/01335
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tobacco Control Team staff information: FOI review

Further to my emails of 28 June 2019 and 15 July 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for the following information: To request how many staff work in the Scottish Government on the:- Tobacco Control Team in 2019? Tobacco con...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.31S
Published
2019-07-16
Reference
FOI/19/01458
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Carers Supplement Payments paid out and administration costs: FOI release

The number of carers supplement payments paid out in each period since its inception. The current administration costs of carers supplement since its implementation.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01490
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Police investigation, criminal proceedings or conviction facing Natalie McGarry: FOI release

1. All internal Scottish Government correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) on the subject of the police investigation, criminal proceedings or conviction fa...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/201900002218
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Planning (Scotland) Bill overtime hours and pay: FOI release

A) how much overtime was done by civil servants to do work on the Planning (Scotland) Bill? B) how much money was paid to civil servants as a result of overtime spent on the Planning (Scotland) Bill?

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01531
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Longannet power station closure Fife Council regeneration awards: FOI release

Information on the terms that £2.3m was given to Fife Council to help in the regeneration after the closure of Longannet power station I believe it was awarded in 2017/2018. Also the further £300k of funding given to Fife Council for regeneration of Kincardine.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01426
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Costs incurred for establishment/running of Public Health Reform programme: FOI release

Full costs incurred to date in relation to the establishment and running of Public Health Reform, the Public Health Oversight Board, Public Health Scotland and associated commissions. Full details of any training and team-bonding events held by those involved in these bodies and associated groups in the last year. Full...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/19/01430
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

FMEL contingency options update: information held prior to 30 April 2018: FOI appeal

You asked: “With reference to information contained within FOI/18/01835 - specifically the email dated 30 April 2018 with subject: "FMEL - Contingency Options Update" please provide all information held prior to 30 April 2018 relating to the stated "Contingency Options" including the matter giving rise to the continge...

FOI unclear 75 score 111 working days over deadline correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/18/02868 Appeal
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

From basic hourly pay rate, NHS pay gap figure: FOI release

‘provide a Scotland-wide pay gap figure for the NHS . . . from a calculation of the average basic hourly pay rate [excluding overtime, bonuses or premiums] for all women and men. . . ’

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-09
Reference
FOI/19/01561
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector