Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,114releases indexed
39,814attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,219partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-23newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,219 unclear 7,251 not held 3,121 released 1,553 already published 675 cost limit 616 clarification 356 withheld 245 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5015 s.20 4329 s.34(1) 3638 s.39(2) 3520 s.30 2919 s.17(1) 2818 s.25(1) 2420 s.10(4) 2011 s.11(2) 1587 s.29(1) 1189 s.2 1173 s.3 919

Timeline

2026-07 250 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 1,288 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 649 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 642 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,114 matching releases

Marine Scotland enforcement vessels fuel costs: FOI release

The fuel purchased by marine Scotland, specifically for their enforcement vessels. I would like this information broken down on a monthly basis for the twelve most recent months for which the data is available and if possible on the fuel purchased by vessel or at least type of vessel.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-05-01
Reference
FOI/202300350093
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road debris reports and incidents: EIR release

The total number of reports of debris on roads managed by Transport Scotland in 2020, 2021, and 2022. The total number of incidents / accidents caused by objects falling from vehicles in 2020, 2021, and 2022. The ten roads which had the most reports of debris in 2022. The five most common types of debris by category (w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-04-26
Reference
FOI/202300350995
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cloud hosting services contracts: FOI release

Whether the Oracle hosting contract is still valid or if it has been replaced by any other supplier?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-04-26
Reference
FOI/202300351724
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Ending the Sale of Peat in Scotland: EIR release

Your request concerned the Scottish Government’s consultation document ‘Ending the Sale of Peat in Scotland’, and the reference therein to ‘around 1,000 hectares of Scotland’s peatlands being used to produce peat for horticulture.’ Specifically, you have asked to be provided with the following information: the location...

FOI/EIR not held 40 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-04-24
Reference
FOI/202300346958
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Breakdown of applications received by Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

The total number of applications for criminal record checks received by Disclosure Scotland in the last year (2022), broken down by type of check and reason for application. Information regarding the number of criminal record check applications that were approved and denied in the last year (2022), broken down by type ...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2023-04-24
Reference
FOI/202300349541
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Framework for the Provision of Interim IT and Professional staff services from ASA recruitment: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. Details for all contractors working for ASA Recruitment on IT & Pr...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-04-24
Reference
FOI/202300350465
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Deposit Return Scheme exemptions granted: EIR release

The number of applications received from stores (possibly via via Zero Waste Scotland) for an exemption from acting as a returns point in the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), broken down by month the application was received. The number of exemptions granted, broken down by the month the exemption was granted. The...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2023-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200326724
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills meetings with external stakeholders: FOI release

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: Shirley-Anne Somerville's meeting with ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-20
Reference
FOI/202300338466
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Ministers' appointing Circularity Scotland Ltd as administrator of Deposit Return Scheme: EIR Review

Original request - 202200276068 1. The application to become administrator of the deposit return scheme submitted to Scottish ministers by Circularity Scotland Ltd, and any other supporting or additional information provided by Circularity Scotland Ltd to support that application, as specified in section 14 of the regu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 101 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.14 s.2 s.15 s.10(5) s.20 s.10(1) s.10(2) s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2(1) s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200298347 Review of 202200276068
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Flood Risk Management Working Group meeting minutes: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group since it was established last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-20
Reference
FOI/202300338730
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Mental Health Law Review questions: FOI Review

Question: The Secretariat did promise on 28 June 2022 that it would publish all documents which it had permission to publish. And David Leighton did give permission to publish - see email confirming this via his clerk dated 10 November - contrary to your claim of 8 November that he did not. But his report has not been ...

FOI unclear 55 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.21(4)
Published
2023-04-20
Reference
FOI/202300346496 Review of 202300346493
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

MSP and Transport Scotland meetings relating to A9 dualling target: EIR release

Can you confirm when Jenny Gilruth MSP was first informed by Transport Scotland that the 2025 target to dual the A9 would not be met? Can you confirm when John Swinney MSP was first informed by Transport Scotland that the 2025 target to dual the A9 would not be met? Can you confirm when John Swinney MSP was first inf...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.6(1) s.20
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202300344671
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Catch records for the Glenelg Salmon Fishery District : EIR release

Salmonid catch records for the two glenelg rivers, Glenmhor and Glenbeag for the last 30 years.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200324039
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Governments Framework for Employability Support Services (Work First Scotland) 2017: FOI release

We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for Employability Support Services (Work First Scotland) 2017. List of all bidders [including unsuccessful suppliers] Price and quality submission for the awarded suppliers [1] Momentum Scotland, [2] Shaw Trust Ltd and [...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202300347493
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

FFP3 mask testing: FOI release

Background: I refer to this document dated 26 March 2020 : Keeping healthcare workers safe - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) which relates to 1.5 million FFP respirators being brought back into use and issued to healthcare workers despite having passed their expiry date. You refer to the “stringent independent tests” which had...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202300347467
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding bids for Green Freeport status: FOI release

Can you release any bid documents submitted for the Green Freeport bidding process? Can you release details on how each bid was assessed and details of who assessed the bids? Can you release any assessment of the bids carried out by the Scottish Government? Can you release any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas,...

FOI cost limit 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.33 s.38 s.12 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202300337962
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Conditions of funding for The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC): FOI release

Under FOISA please supply me with information contained in your records as follows: The full conditions of funding for The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. To be clear please supply me with the total amount of funding being provided per financial year to The PIRC and the full conditions of funding for Th...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200326850
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding 2022 National Qualifications: FOI Review

Original request - 202100231966 The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release any documents (such as advice, analysis, briefings, options documents etc) outlining / analysing / considering etc....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 173 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200312730 Review of 202100231966
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2022 school examinations: FOI Review

Original request - 202100231963 "The Scottish Government has today confirmed that exams will take place in 2022 (if safe to do so) - https://www.gov.scot/news/national-qualifications-2022/. Please release any internal communication between the Scottish Government members and staff (first minister, education secretary, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 178 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.38 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200312728 Review of 202100231963
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding closure of McVities Tollcross: FOI release

RFI 1: Any correspondence between the Government and Pladis (aka United Biscuits (UK) Limited, or McVities) in relation to the Tollcross plant. RFI 2: Correspondence between the Government and the trades unions (GMB, Unite) related to the Tollcross plant. RFI 3: Correspondence between the Government and members of th...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-18
Reference
FOI/202200313510
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

A77 Contract and Pothole information: EIR release

A copy of the below information: The maintenance contract awarded to Amey OW Ltd for the maintenance and repair of the trunk roads network in the South West of Scotland, in particular that covers the A77. To include the responsibilities delegated by the Secretary of State to Amey OW Ltd. A copy of all repairs conducte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-18
Reference
FOI/202200314579
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Open Market Shared Equity scheme threshold modelling: FOI release

The source data it uses to update the OMSE price thresholds, i.e. that listed at https://www.gov.scot/publications/open-market-shared-equity-thresholds/. Any modelling information it uses to determine the OMSE thresholds, including that used in 2015-16, and applied from 2018 (per S6W-08965) to conduct a comprehensive a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-04-18
Reference
FOI/202200316132
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Housing, Public sector

Trust Deeds and Debt Arrangement Scheme statistics: FOI release

Trust deed and DAS statistics for: Number of Trust Deeds Protected between 01/01/2022 and 31/12/2022 (inclusive) by Insolvency Practitioner Number of Trust Deeds advertised between 01/01/2022 and 31/12/2022 (inclusive) by Insolvency Practitioner Number of Trust Deeds completed between 01/01/2022 and 31/12/2022 (inclus...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-17
Reference
FOI/202300345092
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector