Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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7,405 matching releases

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

SAAS' IT systems and procurement strategies: FOI release

1) Is your current IT Service Management function and associated software application based in house or Outsourced to a 3rd Party? 2) Please provide the full name and version of the ITSM software application in use? 3) What is the lifetime value of the contract and over how many years? 4) As part of the existing con...

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.8
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02511
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister media appearances: FOI release

You asked for The total sums of media appearance fees paid to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for media appearances (i.e. television and radio) since she took up her office in 2014. Please brake down by years.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006007
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Records Management Plan: FOI release

You asked whether Scottish Government has changed the following Records Management Policy at any stage in the last 10 years: https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2017/11/scottish-government-records-management-plan/documents/00528239-pdf/00528239-pdf/govscot%3Adocument/0052...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900006378
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various questions relating to Clyde and Hebrides ferry services: FOI release

For each of the last 20 years (i.e. 1999/2000 through to 2018/19) can you please detail: a) Central government spending on new vessels for the Hebridean and Clyde services. b) Central government spending on piers and harbours used by Clyde and Hebrides ferries services c) Total annual operating subsidy paid to Caledon...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.70 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02430
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Orders under Section 30(2) of the Scotland Act 1998: FOI release

You asked how many times an Order under the procedure established in Section 30(2) of the Scotland Act 1998 has been used, and asked for information on the date orders were requested, requested by whom (Holyrood or Westminster), the date agreed or rejected, and subject matter of request.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30(2) s.30
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/201900005928
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferry link to the Northern Isle bidders: FOI release

“the Scottish Government has awarded a lengthy contract to run this vital ferry link to the Northern Isles to SERCO. As I understand it this company has failed on many previous occasions to deliver good service . Was there not another company tendering which might offer a better service ?”

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02513
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Skills Development Scotland diversity parameters: FOI release

You asked for: “What was the field? (including its division across various diversity parameters)” in respect of the Skills Development Scotland board members round.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-28
Reference
FOI/19/02549
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Surveillance data for 2017, 2018 for all UK authorities: EIR release

I am requesting surveillance data for fishing vessels for the last two years (2017,2018). The data collected comes from aircraft as well as fisheries protection squadron vessels, and MMO chartered patrol vessels. This data will be used to assess the levels of fishing activity around windfarm developments. Please note w...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02496
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marketing cost for Independence and Brexit: FOI release

How much money was spent by the Scottish government on adverts and marketing related to Scottish independence over the last 5 years? Can I have this broken down year by year please? Could this data be broken down into the following: a) Facebook ads b) Twitter ads c) Total social media spend d) Billboards/posters e) TV ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/201900005611
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland: I.T. failures: type, severity, affected processing times: FOI release

1. Any information about IT failures or IT issues at Disclosure Scotland in the last six months. Please include the type of failure/issue, the severity, how many people were affected, and how they were affected. 2. Any information about IT failures affecting the processing/waiting times of any type of disclosure (basic...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-25
Reference
FOI/19/02419
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

St Margaret of Scotland Primary School, Record of Inspection Findings (RIF): FOI release

You asked for the following information: A copy of the Record of Inspection Findings (RIF) for St Margaret of Scotland Primary School, Cumbernauld who were inspected in November 2013 and the report came out on 14 January 2014.

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02486
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scotland and Highlands litter offence prosecutions: EIR release

You asked 'how many prosecutions for littering took place between 2015 and the present' and clarified you require totals for Scotland and Highland local authority area.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.87(1)
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/201900005620
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Meetings in relation to infected blood financial support: FOI release

You asked: 1. "Since 17th May 2019, How many meetings have involved the engagement of the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury or the current parliament under-secretary for the department of health in relation to addressing financial parity in the infected blood support schemes? 2. When did these meetings take place? 3. What...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02400
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme: FOI release

The Department for Education in London has published a list of independent schools which have notified it that they plan to withdraw from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. The reply is here: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/585736/response/1404930/attach/html/3/FOI%20Notices%20of%20Intention%20to%20Withdraw.pdf.html...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02472
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Review of the governance of higher education in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for answers to the following: 1. What was the result of that consultation regarding the election of chairs of universities – in essence who supported or opposed mandatory elections, and why? 2. Did the Government also consult on the method of election of the chairs? If so, what was the result of that consulta...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33 s.1 s.3
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/201900005478
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

NHS Lothian and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport correspondence: FOI release

Full details of any reports and briefing and correspondence including both letters and emails between the Cabinet Secretary and NHS Lothian.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings 6 attachments
Published
2019-11-20
Reference
FOI/19/02433
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Common assaults of emergency workers in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the number of police recorded common assaults of an emergency worker in each of the last five financial years.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-20
Reference
FOI/201900005841
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Education Scotland - Questions on various software categories: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the organisations software contract around the types of contract below. A. Enterprise Resource Planning Software Solution (ERP) -this is the organisation’s main ERP system and may include service support, maintenance and upgrades. B. Primary Customer Relationship Management (CRM)...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2019-11-19
Reference
FOI/19/02493
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector