Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,184releases indexed
39,934attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,249partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-24newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,249 unclear 7,266 not held 3,130 released 1,562 already published 677 cost limit 617 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5032 s.20 4344 s.34(1) 3652 s.39(2) 3534 s.30 2929 s.17(1) 2827 s.25(1) 2434 s.10(4) 2019 s.11(2) 1596 s.29(1) 1194 s.2 1182 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 320 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 1,290 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,184 matching releases

Infra Red lighting modules on M74: FOI release

"The average speed camera’s in operation during the road works on the M74 junct. 6, as well as the camera’s on the top of the pillar, there are black boxes situated further down. What are these boxes and what data are they gathering?"

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2022-12-15
Reference
FOI/202200320902
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Local Government Equal Pay Assistance: FOI release

Which councils the Scottish Government has helped regarding making equal pay payments to their employees and as well as how much they gave each council. This is either by giving the council a loan or a free one off payment.

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-12-15
Reference
FOI/202200323708
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

The Doric Board funding details: FOI release

"I am writing to request some information under the FOI act. I'm interested in finding out more about the government funding stream that underwrites "https://doricboard.com/". At the bottom of the page is the Scottish Government logo. 1. Is this organisation officially funded by the Scottish Government? 2. The webpage ...

FOI unclear 50 score 431 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100153528
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Care Leaver Internship Scheme: FOI release

Broken down by year since its existence; The number of Scottish Government employees employed via the Care Leaver Internship. The number of those employees who went on to secure a permanent contact after completion of the internship.

FOI released 70 score 9 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-12-14
Reference
FOI/202200330490
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Cavers East Lodge - Presence of Badger Setts and Mitigation: EIR release

Re Felling License Ref: FPA-7409 Please can you advise on any information Scottish Forestry holds regarding establishing the presence of badger setts in the above area of woodland, recently felled under license, and any mitigation activity that ensued?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-12-14
Reference
FOI/202200320244
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Breakdown of spending on Amazon Prime: FOI release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to request a breakdown of spending by the Scottish Government on Amazon Prime accounts for individual employees, as well as for departments and offices. If possible, I would like the spend broken down for each of the past five years.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-12-14
Reference
FOI/202200320616
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Project Partners of development of digital identity service: FOI release

1- The names of the project partners and or stakeholders involved with any voluntary contributions in the development of the digital identity service for Scotland?' 2- List the total amounts contributed by these project partners and or stakeholders? I would like to know the names of all stakeholders involved in the DIG...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-12-14
Reference
FOI/202200328754
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Revenue Budget for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

You asked for the revenue budget provided to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in each year since it formed in 2013? What was the revenue budget for each legacy fire service in Scotland before the formation of the single service? If this can't be provided for Fife and Dumfries and Galloway because of provision throu...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2022-12-13
Reference
FOI/202200309921
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tenders submitted for Marketing Services Framework (2022-26) for Lot 5 Market Research: FOI release

Can you provide me with a digital copy of the eleven tenders received for the Scottish Government's Marketing Services Framework 2022 -2026 in relation to Lot 5 Market Research Services?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2022-12-13
Reference
FOI/202200326562
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Various questions regarding Sporting Rates: FOI release

1. Tax revenue raised by sporting rates in Scotland 2016 to 2022; if possible broken down by region, land area, nature of sporting area (grouse moor/ deer forest etc.), and payer class (private individuals, government departments (e.g. MOD, Forestry & Land Scotland), Corporate entity, charities) - Preferably in Excel. ...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-12-12
Reference
FOI/202200327276
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of MS Victoria to house Ukrainian refugees: FOI release

The "agreed cost the Scottish Government (The taxpayers) are paying for the MS Victoria per day/week/person" and "any additional costs that have been agreed to be paid over and above the set rate".

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1)
Published
2022-12-12
Reference
FOI/202200315350
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector, Ukraine

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meeting with Amazon: FOI release

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. Lorna Slater's meeting with Jonat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-12-12
Reference
FOI/202200325489
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Legal right to modify the Ballyoukan Road to accommodate timber transport: EIR release

The purpose of this FOI is to confirm the legal right of Scottish Woodland/7 Owners to modify the Ballyoukan Road to accommodate timber transport for harvesting of Ballyoukan Forest. As SF granted a felling license in 2014 to Scottish Woodland/7 Owners which included proposed modification of Ballyoukan Road then this s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6
Published
2022-12-09
Reference
FOI/202200330516
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Right of access to use the Ballyoukan Road for timber operations: EIR request

Within the recently received background document SF state “The owners of the seven forests have a legal right of access to use the private road running from the forest to the minor public road”. The purpose of this FOI is to establish Scottish Woodland / 7 Owners legal right of access, gather documented evidence and co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6
Published
2022-12-09
Reference
FOI/202200330514
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial EU Law Meetings: FOI release

How many meetings (both in person and virtual) has Angus Robertson had with UK Government Ministers regarding the Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill since its introduction by the UK Government. How many of these meetings have been indicated by Angus Robertson? How many of these meetings have been initiated by...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2022-12-09
Reference
FOI/202200330160
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate routine inspections: EIR release

Are the Fish Health Inspectorate “routine inspections” pre-arranged with the owners of the salmon farm they are to visit? In particular, were the visits by the FHI to Scottish Sea Farms sites in Shetland (Cliftsound etc) of July 2022 arranged with the company in advance or were they completely unannounced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200330793
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Planning appeals costs: EIR request

1. The number of Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Moray, Angus council planning appeal application decisions overruled by the Scottish Government since 2017-18, with a breakdown by council and fiscal year. 2. The total amount (in £) the Scottish Government has spent on overruling these decisions in each local authority since 2...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200332330
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Funds provided to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. What funds were provided by CMAL under the contract for 801 and 802 prior to administration? 2. What loans were provided by Scottish Ministers (SM) prior to administration including the £30m and £15m? 3. What funds were provided by SM during administration? 4. What funds have been provided by SM since nationalisatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25 s.9 s.17(1)
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200323192
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Highway licence permit applications: EIR request

The number of applications received between 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 for the following highway licences/permits: Cranes / Cherry pickers / MEWPS Hoardings / Site Fencing Material on highway Scaffolding Skips Café tables and chairs A Boards TTRO's / TTRN's Section 50's Section 171's Crossovers / Dropped Kerbs H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.50 s.17 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200324122
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Average Speed Cameras: EIR request

I am part of an action group looking into accidents and traffic flow on the above road I require, if possible, under the freedom of information act some figures as to when the average speed cameras were installed on the route an any information regarding the affect they have had i.e. less accidents etc I appreciate it ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200325483
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Media Management Tool supplier: FOI release

1. Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? 2. Start date & duration of framework/contract with the supplier 3. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date. 4. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for t...

FOI unclear 50 score 0 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200327143
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contractual home workers: FOI release

The number of staff that currently work employed by the organisation that are contractual home workers The number of contractual home workers employed by the organisation in each of the last three financial years: 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22. By “contractual home workers” I mean employees who have it written into their c...

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence contracts
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200324520
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Under 22 free bus travel: FOI release

How much has the Government spent on free bus travel for under 22's since the scheme was introduced on 31 January 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-12-07
Reference
FOI/202200328461
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Media Management Tools: FOI release

1. Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? 2. Start date & duration of framework/contract with the supplier 3. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date 4. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for th...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-12-07
Reference
FOI/202200328482
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector