Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,649releases indexed
40,494attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,390partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-06newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,390 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) 5152 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3729 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2997 s.17(1) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1225 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 2 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

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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22,649 matching releases

Nicola Sturgeon diary between February 2022 and April 2023: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon's ministerial car journeys between February 2022 and the date of this FOI, including where she went and the return journey. If you cannot supply this, explain why not? - If this costs too much, can it be between August 2022 and the date of this FOI Has Nicola Sturgeon used a ministerial car since she of...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300351941
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

'A Stronger Economy With Independence' civil servants and printed copies: FOI release

The number of civil servants who worked on the 'A Stronger Economy With Independence' paper from the Scottish Government. The total number of printed copies of this paper were made in total. If not the overall total number of printed copies of the paper, then the number of printed copies of this paper that were handed ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300358659
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Planning applications and appeals submitted by SSE for renewable energy projects: EIR release

Is the Scottish Government, using the powers it holds with regards to Section 36 and 37 planning applications and appeals, has ever refused any applications submitted by SSE, including SSE Renewables and its other subsidiaries. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.36 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300353405
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's social monitoring activity: FOI release

You asked for further information about the Scottish Government's social monitoring activity over the past five years.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300359950
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Annual cost and nature of work on independence prospectus: FOI release

Following the Minister for Independence appearance on The Sunday Show where he alluded to the fact that 20 civil servants were still working on an independence prospectus, notwithstanding the fact that the UK Supreme Court had advised that the Scottish Government cannot hold a referendum can you advise: How much the s...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300358072
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Corran Ferry information: FOI release

When did the Scottish Government know that the Corran Ferry would be required to be out of action until at least the end of May 2023? What date has the Scottish Government requested for that the MOD begin temporary support for the Corran Ferry, while the permanent ferry is out of action? What date has the Scottish Gove...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300354901
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication regarding Tenderloin Center (San Francisco): FOI release

Information regarding communication and interaction with the Tenderloin Center in San Francisco. Specifically you asked: All correspondence (including emails, letters, meetings and phone calls) the Scottish Government has received about the Tenderloin Centre based in San Francisco. Please provide this information, inc...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200310918
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Up to date list on School contact and other information: FOI release

Schools Email Address Phone Number Address (number, street, town/city, postcode) Website Other Contact Details Local Authority Code Local Authority Name Establishment Number Phase of Education Number of Students Trusts School Sponsors Ofsted Last Inspection Ofsted Rating School Region Urban/Rural Status Name of Headtea...

FOI released 70 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300358248
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Waverley Line extension from Tweedbank to Carlisle: FOI release

You asked for (1) the number of letters of correspondence from MSP Rachel Hamilton regarding the Waverley Line [Borders Rail] extension from Tweedbank to Carlisle to the Scottish Government Transport Minister and vice versa (which i have assumed, for consistency, to be for the same two year period as the second part of...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
FOI/202300374145
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on contract of HMCI for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

The following information in respect of the Chief Inspector appointment: Can you confirm when the post holders current contract expires in the next six months on 31 March 2024 When will the vacancy for the above position be publicly advertised Can you confirm the job criteria for the above vacancy becoming available i...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
FOI/202300378493
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Avian Flu and the HPAI (H5N1) virus: EIR release

A series of questions about samples of HPAI (H5N1) virus and stated that you do not want any links to science papers from agencies or laboratories outside of Scotland. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300345659
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Annual running costs of our three fishery protection vessels: EIR release

Could you supply us with the annual running costs of our three fishery protection vessels currently on duty in Scottish waters. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your re...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300347129
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme risk register: FOI release

You asked for: Under FOISA, please provide any revisions to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme risk register since August. Per Patricia's advice I understand there should have been an update.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200334392
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

20 mph Task Force Group: FOI release

The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group and whether its agendas and minutes of meetings are to be in the public domain or...

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300355572
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Operating costs for Young Person’s Free Bus Travel scheme: FOI release

What have been the operating costs for Transport Scotland’s the Young Person’s (Under 22) Free Bus Travel scheme in each financial year, since its introduction? What have been the costs for Transport Scotland to raise awareness, market, and promote the Young Person’s (Under 22) Free Bus Travel scheme in each financial ...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200328778
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS availability for IVF: FOI release

I have a query regarding NHS availability for IVF. I would like to know if IVF is available to single woman in Scotland under extreme circumstances or if a certain diagnosis was made then an Individual Funding Request (or similar in Scotland) and if so how would it be done. If it is available can I get the numbers on ...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300338556
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of repairs to M8 J16 - 17 (Woodside Viaduct): EIR release

The updated total cost of all the investigative and repair works which have been, and will be carried out at this site (M8 J16 - 17 Woodside Viaduct), as well as an updated timeline for the completion of all this work. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300339070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grants awarded to specific organisations: FOI release

Information on grants given out in the 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23 (to present) financial years, to the following organisations: LGBT Consortium Stonewall Mermaids Switchboard LGBT Foundation LGBT Youth Scotland Press for Change Albert Kennedy Trust Trans Media Watch Pink Therapy FFLAG MESMAC Hidayah LGBT Gendered In...

FOI unclear 55 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200335098
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Money spent on private charter for Lorna Slater: FOI release

You asked how much money did the Scottish Government spend on the private charter catamaran which transported Lorna Slater to the Isle of Rum on the 12 May 2023?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300356306
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS strike contingency plans: FOI release

All copies of documented contingency plans for NHS Health Boards over the strike period Each date the Health Secretary and Scottish Government engaged with Health Boards specifically on contingency plans.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200329495
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Evidence for COVID-19 face masks: FOI release

Have the Scottish Government ever consulted any industrial hygenists or occupational health and hygiene specialists (example link provided) to assess the safety and efficacy of masking to reduce the spread of COVID-19, if so what was the outcome ? Since 2020 till present have the Scottish Government ever conducted any ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.12
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
FOI/202300373214
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial car journeys and the number of ministerial cars: FOI release

1. Details of all journeys undertaken in ministerial cars by Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater since they became ministers. 2. The date, distance travelled, where the journey began and ended and the reason for their use. 3. For the same time frame, the total number of ministerial car journeys undertaken by all minister...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200330114
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bed and Breakfast closures following introduction of licensing requirements: FOI release

The number and the anticipated number of Bed and Breakfast providers who have closed, or will close, due to the introduction of the requirement to be licensed? The impact and the anticipated impact of the loss of Bed and Breakfast accommodation on the tourism industry in Scotland for 2023? The number of closed or antic...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200331888
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Definitions according to the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

Noting that: 'the ‘Scottish Ministerial Code’ states that Scottish Government resources can only be used by Scottish Ministers for official government business and must not be used for party political purposes,1.3 (i) Ministers must not use public resources for party political purposes'. A definition of the term ‘publ...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.10 s.17(1) s.7
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200332845
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on money spent on Parliamentary Liaison Officers John Swinney MSP and Kate Forbes MSP: FOI release

You requested "information on the amount of money spent on Parliamentary Liaison Officers for John Swinney MSP and Kate Forbes MSP since 2018 to the present. Please provide per year spend per the number of Parliamentary Liaison Officers for each MSP."

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200333055
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector