Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,647releases indexed
40,488attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,388partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-30newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,388 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 703 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 2996 s.17(1) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1223 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-09 8 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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Energy efficiency grant funding: EIR release

1. Between 2013 – 2023, what is the total amount of money the Government has paid to Housing Associations across Scotland in energy efficiency grant funding? 2. An annual breakdown between 2013 – 2023 of how much money has been paid to Housing Associations across Scotland in energy efficiency grant funding. 3. Between ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300384219
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Response to FOI 202100231585: FOI Review

A copy of the Scottish Government's response and response to request for review (if applicable) for case your reference 202100231585; also a copy of the original request.

FOI cost limit 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202200299006 Review of 202100231585
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information about aspects of gender ideology: FOI release

You raised concerns about aspects of gender ideology and asked the following. Please outline the framework Education Scotland has used to assess how schools have delivered the curriculum regarding LGBTQ+ issues. Please provide information explaining how Education Scotland has determined which schools have been viewed ...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300385639
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Glasgow Low Emission Zone (LEZ): EIR release

The number of vehicles awaiting retro-fitting and the number of vehicles (owners), who have paid a deposit and are awaiting fitting of the VRS solution.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300386340
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government issued mobile phone charges: FOI release

1. The list of Scottish Government Ministers who have been given a Government approved phone and associated contract following the May 2021 election. 2. The total cost incurred to date – or the most up to date figure available – by the Scottish Government for these contracts. 3. The costs incurred by the Scottish Gov...

FOI released 75 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300384595
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tax sites under Green Freeports: FOI release

1. Can you confirm that the undernoted tax sites shown below and taken from SG press release (28 July 2023) of successful Green Freeport bids will be Tax Sites under the Green Freeport definition? 2. Can you confirm whether the Port of Ardersier has now been added as another Tax Site under the Green Freeport definition...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300384834
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Government supplied electronic devices: FOI release

1. For each minister, a list of government supplied electronic devices. This should include but not be limited to iPads, laptops, or phones. 2. For each ministerial government device, confirmation as to whether each has the following apps or software installed. WhatsApp Facebook Instagram Twitter (X) Signal Telegram ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.2
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300384829
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pavement parking penalties: FOI review

Formation on the decision in 2022 not to increase the levels associated with Penalty Charge Notices that can be charged by local authorities.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202200335614 Review of 202200331611
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Support provided to asylum, refugees and displaced people in Scotland: FOI release

1. I request information on the amount received in the financial year 2022-23 from UK Government Departments and the purpose(s) of the financial allocation. It would also be helpful to distinguish which allocations were for dispersal to public, private and third sector agencies and those funds retained to enable the Sc...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.60
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300384658
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Local authority schools last inspected in Scotland: FOI release

Part one: 1. The number of primary schools that have not been inspected in the last ten years (up to August 2023)? 2. The percentage of primary schools that have not been inspected in the last ten years (up to August 2023)? 3. The number of secondary schools that have not been inspected in the last ten years (up to A...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300385111
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Penalty Charges for parking offences: FOI review

Frmation on the decision in 2022 not to increase the levels associated with Penalty Charge Notices that can be charged by local authorities.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300336580 Review of 202300336580
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information held when contacting Medical Council of Ireland (MCI): FOI review

Can you provide me with the date or dates email/telephone calls/meetings etc and any other information that the Scottish Government or The Safety Openness and Learning when they contacted the General Medical Council of Ireland (MCI) or the Irish Medical Council to gain information relating to Muftah Salem Eljamel relat...

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202200333993 Review of 202200329591
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Guidance regarding Ministerial correspondence: FOI release

1. Any and all documents the Scottish Government holds on procedures/mechanisms/methods/processes for officials to access/request private emails and whatsapps when an FOI request has been made for ministerial correspondence. If the requests I have asked for are above the cost threshold, please help me on the best way t...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending whatsapp
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300383766
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care use of governmental device: FOI release

1. Whether Michael Matheson informed anyone in the Scottish Government of his holiday to Morocco during December 2022/January 2023 in advance of it and if so when. 2. Whether Michael Matheson asked the Scottish Government to take a government device with him on this holiday, whether this request was accepted or rejecte...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300385115
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland Social Media Management Tool: FOI release

Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? Start date and duration of framework/contract with the supplier Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contrac...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
202200327928
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding transparency of Scotland’s Governing Party: FOI review

All correspondence (including emails, letters, meetings, instant messages and phone calls) between Scottish Ministers, Scottish Government officials and SNP officials (employed by the party) regarding the debate held in the Scottish Parliament on 3 May 2023 on Transparency of Scotland’s Governing Party. This correspond...

FOI cost limit 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300359727 Review of 202300354998
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart: FOI review

All correspondence including emails, briefing notes, text and WhatsApp messages, documents and memos relating to the resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart, the CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
202200285209
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provide the minutes, agendas and associated papers for the meetings of the cladding stakeholder group: FOI review

12 weeks have passed since you sent your letter on 8 March 2023 and the documents have not been published. Please provide the documents as was originally requested.

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300360398 Review of 202300342232
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of SAAS overpayments from 2019-20 to 2022-23: FOI release

A breakdown of SAAS overpayments from 2019-20 to 2022-23. The total number of people who received an overpayment. (It should be noted that students are paid bursaries they are entitled to based on information provided, either a change in individual’s circumstances or withdrawal from courses are the main reasons that g...

FOI cost limit 45 score 191 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.12
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
202200324230
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COP27 details: costs and staff involved: FOI review

The total cost of the First Minister’s visit to Egypt for COP27, How many staff or officials accompanied her, Who authorised the £5m funding for loss and damage.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
202200329359
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding proposed conversion therapy bill: FOI release

All correspondence or records of meetings between the Scottish Government, and any representative of the groups Stonewall, the Equality Network, or Scottish Trans, regarding the Scottish Government's proposed conversion therapy bill, since January 1, 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.28 s.29 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300376812
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Unredacted copy of all information disclosed as part of FOI/202100212787: FOI release

An unredacted copy of all information disclosed as part of FOI/202100212787, which was a review of FOI 202100203997. Any internal correspondence on these FOIs, including discussions of redactions.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
202100267005
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 Corridor Review cost: EIR release

Please could you tell me how much has been spent on the A96 consultation and A96 Corridor Review, which includes a climate compatibility assessment, to date? Could this please be broken down by how much was spent on the consultation and how much on the review?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300385042
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Recalls of local planning decision statistics: EIR release

With reference to the Loch Long Salmon planning appeal that was recalled by the Scottish Ministers, you asked: How many other times during the lifetime of the current Parliament your department has recalled a local planning decision, specify which applications and the grounds for recall.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-23
Reference
FOI/202300375604
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector