Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,011releases indexed
39,728attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,176partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-21newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,176 unclear 7,222 not held 3,104 released 1,548 already published 674 cost limit 614 clarification 352 withheld 243 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4990 s.20 4312 s.34(1) 3626 s.39(2) 3506 s.30 2909 s.17(1) 2795 s.25(1) 2406 s.10(4) 2006 s.11(2) 1585 s.29(1) 1185 s.2 1167 s.3 917

Timeline

2026-07 147 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 1,285 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 970 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 931 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 731 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 687 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 647 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 640 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,011 matching releases

Statistics of Headteachers working in multiple schools: FOI release

1. The number of headteachers working in Scottish primary, secondary and special schools? 2. For each of the past 10 academic years, the number of headteachers working in multiple schools? You requested for this information to be broken down by primary, secondary and special schools.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300359654
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Email correspondence between Scottish Government and Plaid Cymru: FOI release

The total number of e-mails sent between Scottish Government and Plaid Cymru e-mail accounts each year, starting from 30 March 2023 up to present day. The contents of these e-mails. If possible, details of who sent these e-mails. For example, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for XXX. And what date the email was ...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-06-21
Reference
FOI/202300360978
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fuel Bank Foundation service level agreement: FOI release

A copy of the service level agreement between the Scottish Government and the Fuel Bank Foundation in relation to the Fuel Insecurity Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-21
Reference
FOI/202300353154
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Information relating to Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark: EIR release

Please provide any information on Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark since 17 April 2021 (i.e. since a FOI filed on that date: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi- 202100195003/). Please include any media lines, internal discussions, replies to journalists, Cabinet Briefings, emails, letters and o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-21
Reference
FOI/202200288263
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to UK Internal Market Act Exclusions: FOI release

1. Please could you supply me with all correspondence held by the Scottish Government from the UK Government that sets out implementation, guidance and exemption application procedures required by the Act, as set out here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/27/section/10/enacted 2. Please could you confirm the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10 s.18 s.2 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-21
Reference
FOI/202300357760
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Adult day services and respite services survey: FOI release

The letter and survey (including all questions and requests for information) Humza Yousaf sent to Health and Social Care Partnerships on the 25th of May 2022 about adult day services and respite services; and for you to be sent all the survey responses from Health and Social Care Partnerships and local authorities brok...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.33 6 attachments
Published
2023-06-20
Reference
FOI/202200326204
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Vehicles not eligible to drive into the Glasgow Low Emission Zone: EIR release

How many vehicles does the Scottish Government have, as of today (1st June) that are not eligible to drive into the Glasgow Low Emission Zone? That includes any vehicle owned, leased or rented by the government that does not meet the following emission standards: Euro 4 for petrol vehicles Euro 6 for diesel vehicles ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2023-06-20
Reference
FOI/202300359678
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government vehicles that are ineligible for Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone: EIR release

How many cars which belong to the Scottish Government are ineligible for Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone which came into effect on 1 June 2023? Could you provide the number of cars which are ineligible and the total number of cars which belong to the Scottish Government.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2023-06-20
Reference
FOI/202300359857
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Ministerial fleet vehicles: FOI release

Information on the total number of ministerial vehicles used for official business by Scottish Government ministers. Please include the make and model and age of the total number of vehicles, broken down by year of car registration.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-06-20
Reference
FOI/202300360357
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister briefing prepared for appearance before Public Audit Committee: FOI release

1. The full briefing that the First Minister received for her appearance before the Public Audit Committee on 4 November 2022. This should include all the documents that the First Minister took into the committee room for her appearance. 2. All meetings that the First Minister held in advance of her appearance before ...

FOI unclear 80 score 152 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-19
Reference
FOI/202200328750
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Offshore investments expected to connect into Scotland: EIR release

“In July 2022, National Grid ESO published Pathway to 2030: A holistic network design to support offshore wind deployment for net zero. It recommended £54 billion of investments (£32 billion offshore and £22 billion onshore). Please provide any information held by the Scottish Government on the amount of these invest...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-19
Reference
FOI/202300355757
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Minister for Independence - Correspondence, Staff and Meetings: FOI release

1. All correspondence between the UK Government, Scottish government and civil servants regarding the minister for independence? 2. How many civil servants are working under him and how much are their salaries? Broken down by job title and Pay grade. 3. List of Mr Hepburn’s meetings since being appointed and minutes ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.1 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-19
Reference
FOI/202300357032
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total spend of overseas allowances for staff: FOI release

How much money the government has spent on overseas allowances for staff from 2014 to 2023 so far, with a breakdown of where and when and why it was spent? Also, the number of staff each year. How can a staff member qualify for overseas allowance? How many staff members claim overseas allowance every year?

FOI released 70 score 11 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-06-19
Reference
FOI/202300359685
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Events to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II costing £18.8m: FOI release

The chief secretary to the Treasury, John Glen, yesterday said that the events to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year cost the public an estimated £161.7m. In a written statement, it was estimated that the Scottish Government spent £18.8m out of this total. 1. Please can you break down exactly what the £18....

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17 s.12(1) s.17(1) s.12
Published
2023-06-19
Reference
FOI/202300357516
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Employees of Marine Scotland: FOI release

A breakdown of the number of the employees Marine Scotland has, and has had on a yearly basis, since its founding in 2009.

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-19
Reference
FOI/202300356245
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Interim Professional Staff Services Framework Spend April 22 - Mar 23: FOI release

An excel spreadsheet with agency spend by organisation for the Interim Professional Staff framework between 1st April 22 – 31st March 23.

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-19
Reference
FOI/202300358436
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Razor Clam scientific trial details: EIR release

During and since the Start of The Razor Clam scientific Trial how many vessels have been found to have altered fishing gear without the required permission? During and since the Start of The Razor Clam scientific Trial how many vessels has been terminated from the Trial for breaching the above conditions?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300353123
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor Clam scientific trial vessel breaches: EIR release

During and since the Start of The Razor Clam scientific Trial from 1st February 2023 to 31st March 2023 how many Vessels has breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(4)
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300354331
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister meeting with the Scotch Whisky Association: FOI release

A list of all meetings between Humza Yousaf and the Scottish Whisky Association since he became First Minister. Minutes of all those meetings. All correspondence relating to those meetings, including email and written.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300355471
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) correspondence and costs breakdown: EIR release

“1. All correspondence from members of the public/organisations sent to the Scottish Government or/and Mairi McAllan about HPMAs between March 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. How much money has the government spent so far on the HPMAs policy and a breakdown of these costs.”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300356981
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scotland offshore wind potential: EIR release

FOI request: In November 2022 the Scottish Government announced that it would be updating the discredited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe’s offshore wind potential. Please provide: 1. All internal Scottish Government correspondence (8th November 2022 - date) related to the updating of the statistic, includi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300356373
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Energy, Public sector

Smolt trapping licence information: EIR release

“Please provide the names of everyone in your licencing, scientific and policy departments who provided advice with regards this application. Please provide their position within their organisations and the exact details of their advice which has led to this decision. Please also include the names of any third parties ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300354416
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Staffing information regarding independence work: FOI release

It was recently reported that there are 20 civil servant staff working on ‘independence’. This was confirmed by the Minister For Independence, Jamie Hepburn. https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/jamie-hepburn-confirms-20-civil-30034650 Can you please provide the job titles, departments they work in, a...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300358071
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

FOI responses which included the release of WhatsApp messages: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202300348653 The response to the above referenced request includes this remark: “The Scottish Government has previously released messaging exchanges in response to Freedom of Information requests.” Please provide information held by the Scottish Gover...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence whatsapp
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300352882
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Tartan Week 2023 costs breakdown: FOI release

"A breakdown of all costs incurred by the Scottish Government which were associated with Tartan Week 2023."

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300352481
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector