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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Cloud computing services: FOI release

1. How much the Scottish Government, including its departments and agencies, spent on cloud computing services in the 2015-16 financial year; the 2016-17 financial year; the 2017-18 financial year to the end of December 2017; and whether or not these figures include VAT. 2. Which suppliers the government has used sinc...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Data breaches at Education Scotland: FOI release

1. Can you confirm if there were any successful data breaches in 2016/2017? i.e. sensitive, protected or confidential data was copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen or used by an individual unauthorized to do so. Whether this be from an internal source or externally. 2. If there were any data breaches, could you provide...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Business Gateway: FOI release

The rate of businesses started, number still trading after 12 months of businesses started using the Business Gateway resource and the number of people who approached Business Gateway but did not start a business. Details concerning the experience of the self-employment advisors of Business Gateway and Invest in Renfre...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2018-03-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

ELC funded places in partner provider nurseries: FOI release

The current hourly rate for 2018/19 and 2019/2020 to be paid by each of the 32 Local Authority Councils for ELC funded places in partner provider nurseries across Scotland, for eligible 2 year olds (where applicable) and 3-5 years.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Applications for the Home Energy Scotland Loan: FOI release

1. How many people have been successful, in their applications for the Home Energy Scotland Loan? 2. How many people have been unsuccessful, in their applications for the Home Energy Scotland Loan? 3. How much has been paid out from the Scottish Government for the Home Energy Scotland Loan for each year that the loan...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meetings relating to corporal punishment of children: FOI release

Information on meetings with and resources provided to: Children are Unbeatable! (CAU!) The Global Initiative to End all Corporal Punishment of Children The Children's Rights Alliance The Commission on Children and Violence in the UK Peter Newell You are asking about the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2017...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Healthy start scheme in Scotland: FOI release

The quantity of pregnant/mothers who are eligible for the Healthy Start vouchers and the quantity of pregnant/mothers who actually use the vouchers in Scotland.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Haemophiliacs registered with Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme: FOI release

Out of the 443 [people who were infected with Hepatitis C and / or HIV and who are registered with the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme] how many of those are Haemophiliacs?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-19
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Local authority planning appeals: EIR release

1. The number of decisions on appeals against the decision of local authority planning committees/authorities planning made by reporters appointed by Scottish Ministers in each of the past 5 complete financial years: 2012 - 2013 2013 - 2014 2014 - 2015 2015 - 2016 2016 - 2017 2017 - 2018 2. In each of these years how...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-19
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Secondary school head and depute head teachers: FOI release

1. How many secondary Headteachers are there in Scotland? 2. How many of these secondary Headteachers come from a Physical Education specialism background? 3. As a % how many secondary Headteachers were Physical Education teachers? 4. How many secondary Senior Managers(DHTs, Headteachers) are there in Scotland? 5. ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.4 s.7 s.9
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cycling accidents in Scotland: FOI release

Request if you could provide the following information in relation to cycling accidents:- The number of cyclists injured in Scotland whilst cycling on the public road from 1 January, 2016 until present; (a) Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire; (b) Argyll and Islands; (c) Ayrshire and Arran; (d) Dumfries and Galloway; (e)...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Secondary school inspections using HGIOS4 model: FOI release

Information regarding secondary school inspections using the HGIOS4 model as follows: 1. Please provide data specifying the names of all secondary schools inspected using the HGIOS 4 framework and QIs. 2. Please provide a full breakdown of the QI ratings for the schools inspected over this period of time.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.2 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Internal complaints registered by civil servants: FOI release

Information requested about any internal complaints registered by civil servants on the Scottish Government's interpretation/use of FOI legislation, in particular complaints regarding special adviser or ministerial interference. You confirmed on the 12 February 2018 that this request should cover the last 6 months.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board: FOI release

The date of the meeting of the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board in February, for the agenda of the meeting, whether the proposed meeting in December occurred and for the date of the next meeting to occur in April.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

HEEPS Loan scheme for registered social landlords: FOI release

How many applications were received for the HEEPS Loan scheme for registered social landlords? and how many of these applications were granted?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Loan Scheme: FOI release

How many applications have been received for the home energy Scotland loan scheme, how many of those received were granted and how many Cashback grants for the energy efficiency element have been granted.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Curriemuirend Park: EIR release

Electronic copies of any environmental information or surveys, inspections, impact surveys that related to Curriemuirend park undertaken by the government or city of Edinburgh council or by another party for the council/government from 2007-2018.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 22 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

PSHE framework and drugs education: FOI release

Information on who should deliver PSHE lessons on drugs education and what percentage of PSHE delivered in schools must include drugs education.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic

Careless, inconsiderate or antisocial driving: FOI release

Information 'relative to fines, prosecutions, confiscation of vehicles, etc', in connection with efforts to tackle 'boy racers'. As you will appreciate, the term 'boy racers' is a subjective one, without any precise definition in law or policy. I have understood your request to relate to careless, inconsiderate or anti...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.3 s.34 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Delays in starting community payback order work placements: FOI release

A breakdown of the time delay between the imposition and start of community payback order work placements for the year 2016-17 and also the longest single delay in starting a work placement.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Bus companies receiving Bus Services Operators Grant: FOI release

A list of bus companies in Scotland that are recipients of the Bus Services Operators Grant (BSOG) and for the total amounts received by each claimant for the last 3 years.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence spending s.22 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Congestion levels on M8 motorway: EIR release

Ascertain why the levels of congestion on the M8 have been so bad eastbound in the evening this winter. Also any reports or evaluation carried out on congestion on the M8 in the last 3 years and the causes, including the design of the M8 M74 junction would also be of interest. To which you clarified the location of yo...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A85 road defects by Glen Ogle farm: EIR release

The defect on Glen Ogle which has had numerous repairs. I would request how much time and money has been spent in the last 12 months on this defect. Could you also tell me why just south of Glen Ogle farm, uneven road signs have appeared at a section of road that has been breaking up for the two months. Surely the road...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Human Rights Defender Fellowship in Autumn 2018: FOI release

All information (to be sent to you by email) pertaining to the source breakdown for the financial outlay involved in the Scottish Human Rights Defender Fellowship in Autumn 2018. Following a request for clarification of the information you sought, you stated that you would like a financial breakdown of the source of al...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

South West Scotland Transport Study 2018: FOI release

Information concerning the South West Scotland Transport Study to be undertaken in 2018, will it have a particular focus upon the trunk road connectivity to the port of Cairnryan, the terms of reference of the study, whether the study consultants will be required to drive along the A75 and the reporting timetable for t...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport