Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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 961 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

Data on international climate change: EIR release

1. What actions are being taken by and what future policies does the Scottish Government have to address the accelerating over-population of the world, particularly in the developing countries, as a threat in itself to the preservation of the planet? 2. How much money has been allocated towards the goal of reducing th...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400396837
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government printing costs: FOI release

Details of spending on printing services for each of the last five years. This information should include: 1) The cost for officials within the Scottish Government to print one side of A4 in both colour and black and white; 2) The total amount spent across Government on printing each year since 2018/19. Following cla...

FOI unclear 75 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400409835
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Parental complaints against Local Authority regarding education: FOI release

We want to receive information what complaint can parents file with the government if local authority lie about them (regarding education).

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.70 s.20
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400418013
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

European Structural and Investment Funds: FOI release

This request is about two statements made in the Scottish Parliament by the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes. The statements are both about the Scottish Government’s utilisation of EU European Structural and Investment Funds. On 4th June 2024, Kate Forbes said: “We do not expect Scotland to be markedly different fr...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.4
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400417857
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Overseas pension payments: FOI release

How you currently administer your overseas pension payments? Who is your provider? How was your arrangement set up was this tendered or arrange via an alternative method, i.e. partnership agreement? Does the pension fund or the pensioner pay the provider a fee per transaction or does the provider make money only on the...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400419859
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Film and television production revenue for Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA): FOI release

For the tax years 2014/15 to 2022/23 inclusive, please would you please fully disclose the following details, breaking the figures by year: 1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film and television productions? This could include location rental, permits and all other serv...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400419844
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Phase 3 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP): FOI release

21 questions regarding Argyll and Bute Council’s Mull Campus project, which is being supported by the Scottish Government through Phase 3 of the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP). Of the 36/37 schools built under phase 1 & phase 2 of the LEIP how many received less than a 50% contribution to construction cos...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400418282
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Schools location and last inspection date: FOI release

A list of all schools in Scotland, the local authority they are located in, and the date of their last inspection. Can I please have this information displayed in an Excel sheet?

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.66 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400403771
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Sewage sludge in Scotland investigation: EIR release

My FOI request relates to an investigation carried out by Environmental Standards Scotland (‘ESS’) (ESS reference IESS.22.022). The investigation concerned the currently ineffective regulatory regime on sewage sludge in Scotland, and the specific lack of action in respect of the recommendations made in the Review of th...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.22 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400405474
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government's funding to support female domestic violence/abuse victims: FOI release

A breakdown of total funding allocations from the Scottish Government to support female domestic violence/abuse victims from 2019 to the present, broken down by year and by organisation. A list of permanent funding schemes available exclusively for female domestic abuse victims in Scotland.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400406100
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Data recording at Dean Road, Longniddry: FOI release

1. What type of data is being recorded and for what purpose? 2. If there is speed data and/or numbers relating to the volume of traffic using Dean Road to share thisinformation with Longniddry Community Council.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400408527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Tay Forest National Park bid: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence conducted between Ms Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (including all staff in her department), and Provost Xander McDade from Perth & Kinross Council (including all staff in Perth & Kinross Council involved in the Tay Forest Bid) in respect of the p...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400408122
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of staff co-ordinating the Building a New Scotland prospectus: FOI release

At 1 April 2024, how many FTE civil servants were in the Constitutional Futures Division, the business area of the Scottish Government responsible for coordination of the Building a New Scotland prospectus series, broken down by pay scales (A-C grade and SCS pay scale).

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400410572
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Surveillance data for commercial fishing vessels: EIR release

I would like to request surveillance (sightings) data for commercial fishing vessels for the period 2017-2023 for the following ICES rectangles: 42E7, 42E8, 42E9, 42F0 43E7, 43E8, 43E9, 43F0 44E6, 44E7, 44E8, 44E9, 44F0 45E6, 45E7, 45E8, 45E9, 45F0 46E6, 46E7, 46E8, 46E9, 46F0 I would like to request the followin...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400409861
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Clinical Director of Healthcare Quality and Strategy and council tax rises: FOI release

1. All minutes from meetings Jason Leitch has held in the last three years (2021-24) where he mentions the words "open and honest" together. 2. All correspondence received (including internal) and sent, including minutes from phone calls and meetings, between councils and the Scottish Government which mentions council...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
FOI/202400396145
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Nationality of Social Security Scotland benefits applicants: FOI release

What was the last foreign country where the applicants who have applied for Social Security Scotland benefits (Taxpayers monies) resided in or what is their stated nationality?

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
FOI/202400399352
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Policy on deletion of WhatsApp messages: FOI release

1. A copy of Scottish Government policy as at 2007, when Mr Salmond became First Minister, and which explained the process and procedure to be followed around transferring salient points of messages relating to government business from such as WhatsApp messages [and including any other similar apps] on mobile phones us...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.2 s.6 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
FOI/202400400901
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

UAE Government and Investment Authority correspondence: FOI release

I am looking for all correspondence, whatsapp, unofficial and screenshots of deleted correspondence, emails and unofficial notes between the Scottish Government and UAE Government ? I am looking for all correspondence, whatsapp, unofficial and screenshots of deleted correspondence, emails and unofficial notes between ...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
FOI/202400401030
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Swimming pool fund, Belarusian politicians and the Budget 2024/25: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on EU flags and EU rules books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 with a breakdown of what the money was spent on? 2. All correspondence and requests from councils and council bodies to the Scottish Government about the £6m swimming pool consequentials from the UK Government, be...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.7 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
FOI/202400401180
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Environment and climate change, +2 more … International, Public sector

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Bat Activity Survey: EIR release

Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and Bat Activity Survey (table header 7) Consultee Comment - GCC NRS Policy CDP 5 (Resource Management) (table header 3).

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-26
Reference
FOI/202300348856
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Procurement of MV Alfred and safety certificate of Pentalina ferry: FOI release

Any correspondence around the procurement of the MV Alfred from January 2023 to date. Any correspondence around the safety certificate of the Pentalina ferry, run by Pentland ferries, since February 1, 2023 to date.

FOI unclear 75 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300354418
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The Annual Budget allocated to the Scottish Government Minister for independence: FOI release

The Annual Budget allocated to the Scottish Government Minister for independence. The number of civil servants that are accountable to the Scottish Government Minister for independence. A list of all meetings the Scottish Government Minister for independence has held to date with individuals and or organisations extern...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300355396
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector