Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,947releases indexed
39,612attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,152partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,152 unclear 7,212 not held 3,084 released 1,545 already published 674 cost limit 611 clarification 350 withheld 242 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4973 s.20 4292 s.34(1) 3613 s.39(2) 3491 s.30 2904 s.17(1) 2786 s.25(1) 2401 s.10(4) 1993 s.11(2) 1576 s.29(1) 1184 s.2 1162 s.3 913

Timeline

2026-07 83 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,284 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 968 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 646 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 634 releases · 25.8 avg days
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21,947 matching releases

South Lanarkshire Wind Farms Planning Applications: EIR release

"South Lanarkshire Wind Farms: I would be grateful if you could please inform me of how many applications for Wind farms which have been determined have been received by the Scottish Government for the period 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2022. Of these could you please inform me how many have been approved and how...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300369031
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Energy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Concessionary vouchers policy for Northern Isles ferry travel: FoI release

To view the policy on concessionary vouchers for the Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland) only being able to be used on overnight crossings to offset the cost of cabins on these journeys.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300367118
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Test and Trace payments in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the data on 'Test and Trace' payments in Scotland known as the Self-Isolation Support Grant.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300358145
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The document that Professor Lee Jordan sent to NHS Tayside: FOI release

You asked for: “I wonder if you would be kind enough to send a copy of the document that Professor Lee Jordan sent to NHS Tayside. This document was reviewed in the Gillies Report.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300359545
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister historic apologies: FOI release

The following information relating to historic apologies issued by the First Minister since the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament: How many historic apologies have been issued, and to whom, for what? What reparations, if any, were made alongside the apologies granted? How many requests for historic apologies are ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300371304
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Regeneration Capital Grant Fund: FOI release

You asked for the following information from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund: “Cost breakdown of any Capital Grant Funds given to Earth in Common, Leith between 2017-2003 to refurbish an old tennis pavilion at the community croft and allotments at Earth in Common, Leith Community Croft, 4a John's Place, Leith, Edin...

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300369745
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

John Swinney's meetings and phone calls with Lord Carloway: FOI release

You asked for: 1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) John Swinney's m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
202300338439
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The role of Director General (DG) Strategy and External Affairs: FOI release

Your request was for: All emails, Whatsapp messages, Teams messages, notes pertaining to the redeployment of Joe Griffin to the role of DG Strategy and External Affairs Policies, guidance or otherwise in place pertaining to the redeployment, transfer, lateral move of an SCS individual in the Scottish Government to ano...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300365506
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government spend on printing: FOI release

Total Scottish Government spending on printing in the years (i) 2019, (ii) 2020, (iii) 2021, (iv) 2022, (v) 2023; Total Scottish Government spending each month from August 2021 to present.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300366425
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Razor Clam Trial: EIR release

During and since the start of the Razor Clam Trial from 1st July 2023 to 23th August 2023 how many Vessels has breached the Health and Safety Diving Regulations of terms and Conditions of the Trial? What Action was taken against vessels found to be in breach of these Terms If any Beaches of Diving Regulation where iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(6) s.11 s.11(2)
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300372756
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Appointment of Jamie Hepburn as Minister for Independence: FoI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government from members of the public and outside organisations since March 27 2023 regarding the appointment of Jamie Hepburn as independence minister. 2. All analysis done by the government on the pros and cons of adopting the Euro if Scotland became an independ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300366091
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Constitutional Futures Division and Nick Bibby: FoI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Nick Bibby, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. (3.) All correspon...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300367608
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

National Trauma Training Programme: FOI release

In total, how much money has the Scottish Government invested in the National Trauma Training Programme since 2016? A breakdown of how much money has been spent year-by-year since 2016? Which person, or body, or organisation, is responsible for evaluating the progress and success of the National Trauma Training Program...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300367433
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

HM Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland investigation to Dundee University: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government – including the HM Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland – about the incident where a University of Dundee student posted video footage to social media that prompted an investigation by HMIAS in 2022. Please include all communication, both internal and external, relating to ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300368952
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Purchase of counterfeit/illegitimate products: FOI release

Has your department ever accidentally purchased a product and later discovered it was a counterfeit/illegitimate version of a genuine product. If yes, how long was the product in use before your department realised it was a counterfeit? If yes, what was the product?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372938
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland call processing times: FOI release

The average waiting time for phone calls to be answered by Social Security Scotland since 2018. Please provide a breakdown by year. The longest waiting time for a phone call to be answered by Social Security Scotland since 2018. Please provide a breakdown by year.

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300370932
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Organisations involved in King Charles Thanksgiving Service: FOI release

A list of all organisations involved in the organisation/management/delivery of the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication to mark the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on July 5 in Edinburgh.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372801
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The financial case for independence: FOI release

Scotland's balance of payments figures for the past two financial years. Extrapolated GERS figures which show that Scotland's "deficit" is ACTUALLY Scotland's share of the UK debt. Scottish Exports for the past two financial years Scottish Imports for the past two financial years England's deficit England's exports for...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300373707
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

A96 accident data: EIR release

How many people were killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Inverness to Nairn for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Hardmuir to Fochabers for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372774
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland staff recruitment costs: FOI release

You asked for the following information on staff recruitment costs: Question 1. How many new permanent hires joined your organisation in 2022? Question 2. How many new permanent hires came through external providers in 2022? Question 3. How many team members work in your Recruitment Team? Question 4. What is your time...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372936
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Amount Spent on Alcoholic Beverages: FOI release

The amount of money spent by Scottish Government officials on alcoholic beverages, paid by Scottish Government credit cards in the fiscal year 2022-23.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372015
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A Stronger Economy with Independence: FOI release

Under FOI I'd be grateful if you could provide me with the following information. Any unpublished drafts of the Scottish Government paper, A Stronger Economy with Independence, which were shared internally in the 6 months prior to publication.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.30
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202200329340
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

A full breakdown of all rural payments and/or payment commitments made to the Strone Estate, as identified in the map provided. This must include Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) Payments. A detailed breakdown of AECS payments, if any. The breakdown by each year, for the last ten years. The individual(s)/organisation(s) t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300357018
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector