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

Land Value Tax: FOI release

You asked a number of questions relating to a possible Land Value Tax. Specifically: if the Scottish Government will apply this [land value] tax in Scotland? is this Tax the responsibility of the Scottish Government? in the event of a Labour government will this tax be applied in Scotland even although Scotland has de...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Non-disclosure of medical issues to the DVLA: FOI release

During the period 1 April 2016 to 20 May 2017 (or the latest 12 month period available), please can you tell me how many people were convicted and sentenced in court for offences relating to non‐disclosure of medical issues to the DVLA.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.94
Published
2017-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Monetary Institute: FOI release

Information on proposals for a Scottish Monetary Institute in an independent Scotland.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 6 attachments
Published
2017-04-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

Cost of gov.scot development: FOI release

The total expected cost of the Scottish Government's new website.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2016-08-19
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Hydrogen Innovation Scheme cost and Cabinet discussions since 20 May 2021: FOI release

About FOI The Scottish Government is committed to publishing all information released in response to Freedom of Information requests. View all FOI responses at http://www.gov.scot/foi-responses. Contact Please quote the FOI reference Central Enquiry Unit Email: ceu@gov.scot Phone: 0300 244 4000 The Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 35 score correspondence spending
Published
Reference
Directorate
Topic