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

Meetings and correspondence with National Museums Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Neil Gray, Minister for Culture, Europe, and International Development had with representatives of the leadership of National Museums Scotland since he was appointed in January 2022 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Neil Gra...

FOI already published 55 score 277 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202200328130
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Private sector rental property owners: FOI release

Since Patrick Harvie MSP was appointed Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on 31st August 2021: What private sector rental property owners and companies has the Minister met with, what dates did these meetings take place and at which locations? Which private sector rental property own...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202300362155
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

SPPA records of processing activity: FOI release

A copy of SPPA’s Records of Processing Activity (ROPA) as defined in Article 30 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). A copy of all legitimate interest assessments conducted by SPPA where you rely on Article 6(1)(f) legitimate interests as your lawful basis for processing. A copy of all privacy impa...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202300362264
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government: EIR release

“A copy of any correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government about the deposit return scheme between 1 Jan 2021 and December 31 2021.” As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are req...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202300363328
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotland Self-Build Loan Fund: EIR release

You asked for information about the Self Build Loan Fund (“the Fund”), in particular:- “Can you tell me how much of the above fund has been fully committed to date? how may individual loan offers have been made by the Scottish Government, to date? how much of the fund remains as uncommitted, to date? ow many self bui...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300371305
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Shadow Pubs Code Adjudicator for Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the following: Dates and times of all meetings Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator held since August 2022 with stakeholders (i.e., industry representative/brewers/pub companies etc), Copies of any invites sent to attendees. Copies of the agenda for the meetings. The names of those attending and the organisati...

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300349378
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Highest number of FOI requests made by a single person in one day: FOI release

What is the largest number of FOI requests made to yourselves by a single person in one day, and who made those requests (and in what capacity, e.g. journalist, media, lobbying, campaigner, party researcher)? For each of the years 2023 (so far), 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, what is the largest number of FOI requests made...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300371085
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The ten people who've made the most number of FOI requests: FOI release

Please complete the table below, for the people who have made the ten most number of FOI requests to yourselves in (1) 2023 so far; (2) 2022; (3) 2021; (4) 2020; and (5) 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300370425
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Asulux ban and links to cancer: EIR release

The HSE guidance that lead to Asulux being banned for use this year. Also can you please advise the number of people in Scotland who have contracted cancer due to the use of Asulux.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300364758
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Ask the executive team minutes and video recording: FOI release

Please provide the minutes, transcript (if available) and video recording of the Scottish government's "ask the executive" meeting on June 28.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300369288
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Care Service cost: FOI release

How much money in total has been spent on the National Care Service bill so far, with a breakdown of these costs? Out of the costs of consultants, can you list every consultant company who has been given money to work on the proposals and how much has been handed to each one? How much money has been given to Derek Feel...

FOI withheld 55 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.29(1) s.30
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300364595
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Emergency workers act: FOI release

How many people have been charged under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? How many people have been convicted under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? In relation to question 2, what was the average sentence for these individuals? In relation to question 2, what was the longest sentence for these indiv...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.2(1) s.3(1) s.5(1)
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300372049
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order

Grangemouth Energy Project-district heating report 2016: EIR release

A copy of the Grangemouth Energy Project district heating report undertaken by Atkins engineering consultants in 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-05
Reference
FOI/202300369916
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish landlord register and tenancy deposit protection breakdown: FOI release

1. The total number of private rented properties on the Scottish Landlord Register on a) 1 September 2022, b) 31 March 2023 and c) 31 July 2023. 2. The total number of deposits protected by each government-accredited tenancy deposit protection scheme on 31 March 2023. 3. The total value of deposits protected by each go...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300369994
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government expenses and invoicing systems: FOI release

Expenses 1. What finance system do you use? 2. What system do you use to manage and process your staff’s expenses? 3. What is the expense process? 4. How many expense claims were made in FY22/23? And what was total value of expense claimed in FY22/223? 5. Can you submit expenses remotely? 6. How are you claiming VAT on...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.6 s.41 s.12 s.9
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300370137
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Chief Medical Officer stance on Covid-19 vaccine: FOI release

1- Has Dr. Gregor Smith Chief Medical Officer for Scotland ever claimed COVID-19 vaccines were safe and effective? 2- If so, what is meant by 'safe and effective' and from what date and data was this claim based on? 3- Is Dr. Gregor Smith Chief Medical Officer for Scotland confident full informed consent has been appli...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.12
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300370540
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government staff suspension: FOI release

The number of staff suspended from work in each of the past five years broken down by pay grade, the length of suspension in each case and the reason for suspension.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38 s.38P
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300370370
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Ferguson Marine Due Diligence Assessment: FOI release

I am seeking the full value for money/due diligence assessment on the revised estimated cost to complete each vessel approved by the Board of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (Holdings) Limited and submitted by the CEO to the Scottish Parliament and Ministers on 28 September 2022. This should include the detailed compariso...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 93 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300357016
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs relating to the sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

For questions 1 and 2, I would like this request to cover the period since 22 April 2022 when FOI 202200280814 was issued. Please provide a copy of all the business-facing or public-facing documentation that the Scottish Government has used to advertise the sale of Prestwick Airport. For example, please provide a copy...

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300364698
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Low Emission Zones (LEZ) repairs: FOI release

The total cost of repairs to Low Emission Zone (LEZ) signage, road markings and fixed enforcement infrastructure on the Motorway Network in and around Glasgow city centre from August 1st 2022 to August 1st 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300372684
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Waverly line extension: FOI release

A list (or Number) of Letters sent from Scottish Borders Council and MP John Lamont to the Transport Minister regarding the Waverly line extension from Tweedbank to Carlisle, or from Transport minister to SBC or Mr Lamont, say over the last two years.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300370473
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister Humza Yousaf event attendance requirements: FOI release

Please provide us with any riders (requests, demands and criteria) provided to any event organisers and venues relating to visits by First Minister Humza Yousaf. Please include any correspondence relating to technical and hospitality details as well as the relevant event information.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300369998
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Temporary & Interim Staff Services Frameworks: FOI release

A copy of the winning bid (tender) for the recently awarded “Temporary & Interim Staff Services Frameworks” for the North and South. Your request was subsequently amended in your clarification letter dated 17 May to “I am looking to receive the winning bids for the 1st ranked supplier for North and South”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38 8 attachments
Published
2023-08-31
Reference
FOI/202300356979
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Framework Agreement for Interim IT Services - National: FOI release

Please provide me with copies of the following: Bids from the Framework Agreement for Interim IT Services - National: Lorien Resourcing Ltd Venesky-Brown Recruitment Ltd ASA Recruitment Harvey Nash Group PLC

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38 16 attachments
Published
2023-08-31
Reference
FOI/202300356314
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills