Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,097releases indexed
39,794attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,210partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-22newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,210 unclear 7,247 not held 3,119 released 1,551 already published 675 cost limit 616 clarification 356 withheld 245 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5010 s.20 4327 s.34(1) 3634 s.39(2) 3519 s.30 2917 s.17(1) 2813 s.25(1) 2416 s.10(4) 2011 s.11(2) 1586 s.29(1) 1189 s.2 1171 s.3 917

Timeline

2026-07 233 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 1,287 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 970 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 935 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 862 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 731 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 648 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 642 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,097 matching releases

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

Tartan Week 2023 delegation and costs breakdown: FOI release

"A list of names who made up the Scottish Government’s delegation to Tartan Week 2023, including a breakdown of all costs reimbursed and expenses incurred, broken down by each member of the delegation."

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.27(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300352476
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Maintenance to Howford Bridge on the A76: EIR release

"I would request information on the cost of repairs, maintenance, upgrades to the Howford Bridge on the A76 between Mauchline and Auchinleck. I would like information on the cost of both phases of the repairs; December 21 - May 22 and the latest phase December 22 - June 23. I would also like to know where the money fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300357773
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Renewable electricity capacity by 2030: EIR release

1. The evidence that Scottish Ministers and/or the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change has used in order to calculate that Scotland requires ‘at least 20 Gigawatts of additional low-cost renewable electricity capacity by 2030’ (see Scotland’s Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan January 10th 2023). 2. The ev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300354295
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details from Marine Scotland Science of FW0050 project application: FOI release

“Please I can I have details from Marine Scotland Science of the FW0050 project application including its purpose, budget and expected outcomes.”

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300353400
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Civil Servants working on Future Agriculture Bill since 2020: FOI release

To find out how many civil servants have been working on the future Agriculture Bill, on a yearly basis since 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300356223
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Staffing and cost statistics for Scotland House in London: FOI release

“Under a freedom of information request please provide the following regards the Scotland House London premises. 1. The costs of rent for the years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (Jan 1st to 31st Dec each year). 2. The cost of staffing the building for the same periods. 3. The cost of electricity and gas for the same perio...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.1 s.3 s.4 s.6 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300355794
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Appeal court wrongful conviction decisions: FOI release

1. How many cases between 2018 and 2022 that have been sent to the Appeal Court have resulted in decisions of miscarriage of justice? 2. As a result, how many people have been released from prison? 3. How much has been paid in compensation for wrongful imprisonment over that same period?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.13
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300355518
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Forth Road Bridge information: EIR release

With regard to the Forth Road Bridge you asked for the following information: 1) How long is the bridge intended to be closed to all car traffic? 2) How many vehicles are currently crossing the bridge in an average day/week/month? 3) What is the current annual maintenance cost of keeping the bridge open to limited v...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300359046
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The Lines Between social research agency payments: FOI release

1. All records, notes, invoices which show how much from public money was paid to agency The Lines Between in 2022 and 2023; 2. If a proportion of that payment was given by The Lines Between to the firm Taylor McKenzie to pay for recruitment and payment of people recruited from Facebook as a “patient panel" and; 3. T...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300358057
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Education reform meeting minutes: FOI Review

Original request - 202200321549 Minutes and materials related to the Education Reform Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-13
Reference
FOI/202200326429 Review of 202200321549
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding the Independence Prospectus, Constitutional Futures Division and the Minister for Independence: FOI release

1. Full breakdown of the costs of the Scottish Government producing all three independence papers so far. 2. How many independence papers are going to be produced within the next 12 months? 3. How many civil servants will be working on these papers/how many civil servants are now working in the Constitutional Futures...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-12
Reference
FOI/202300354789
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between John Stevenson and Shirley-Anne Somerville: FOI Review

Original request - 202300345249 A copy of the correspondence between Mr John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle and the Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville between November 2022 and Feb 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-08
Reference
FOI/202300349141 Review of 202300345249
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector