Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,655releases indexed
40,520attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,395partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,395 unclear 7,405 not held 3,242 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5153 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3730 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 3001 s.17(1) 2928 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1227 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 8 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,313 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 962 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Former Minister for External Affairs and International Development and Pakistan Consul General correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between then Minister for External Affairs and International Development, Humza Yousaf (or his office), and the Pakistan Consul General (or their office), between 1st November 2013 and 28th February 2014.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-27
Reference
FOI/202300344917
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Snowsports sector 2022: EIR release

Information relating to the collection of data and original references for the following report published on the 10th of February by the Scottish Government - Snowsports sector 2022 - economic, social, and cultural impact: research - https://www.gov.scot/publications/economic-socialcultural-impact-scotlands-snowsports-...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-24
Reference
FOI/202300344938
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sewage overflow incident at Loch Leven: EIR release

Please provide me with a copy of the information that the Minister for Environment and Land Reform received from SEPA in regards to an sewage overflow incident at Loch Leven on 8th September which the Minister referred to during the Sewage and Scotland’s Water Member’s Business Debate on 26th October 2022. Please inclu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-24
Reference
foi/202200328169
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 between Blackburn layby and Kingsfield Road Flyover: EIR release

Information relating to the A96 between the Blackburn layby and Kingsfield Road flyover. You clarified on 7 November that the information was for the north-westbound carriageway. In particular, predominantly the Kinnellar roundabout.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200328470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Strategic Network Planning Group: FOI release

a copy of the minutes from the Strategic Network’s Service Planning Group meeting on the 14th April 2022 a copy of the minutes from the Strategic Network’s Strategic Oversight Board meeting on 3rd May 2022 a copy of any internal correspondence, between 14th April and 28th April 2022 in regards to applications made by H...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200320641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Surrender and Compensation Scheme: FOI release

Copies of the following: The total amount of compensation paid out to individuals under the Surrender and Compensation Scheme. I would like the amount broken down per individual person and a brief description of what they were paid for (i.e. gravity knife, knuckleduster etc).

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200324677
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland information about the Offence Against the Person Act 1861: FOI release

You asked the following four questions: 1) Do Disclosure Scotland recognise an offence under The Offence Against the Person Act 1861 if it is not listed under 'Offences that must be disclosed according to rules' on spent convictions? 2) Is an offence under the 'Offences Against the Person Act 1861' an offence that mu...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202300346233
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Statistics on Trust Deeds and Debt Arrangement Scheme by organisation: FOI release

1. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy from 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022, and which company (IP/Practice) registered the forms; 2. The number of Trust Deeds registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy as protected from 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022, and which company ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.25(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202300339771
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing surveillance data: EIR release

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing sightings/surveillance data for the following ICES Rectangles - 46E5, 46E6 and 47E5, 47E6 from 2015 to 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200286498
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministers' private interests: FOI release

(1) All the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister currently serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the information provided by the First Minister; (2) Any confirmation from ministers, at the time of their appoi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202300341145
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Ferguson Marine: FOI release

The following information regarding FOI request number 202200299795, sent in June 2022, relating to emails regarding Ferguson Marine. 1) Correspondence relating to the request sent by or to government officials including, but not limited to, civil servants, special advisers and elected officials from the time of the re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 150 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202200318503
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Grants and subsidies from Scottish Forestry and predecessors to Balmoral, Castle of Mey and Dumfries House estates: EIR release

All subsidy payments made by Scottish Forestry and all relevant predecessor bodies to Balmoral estate, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB, Castle of Mey, Caithness KW14 8XH and Dumfries House, East Ayrshire KA18 2NJ. Please detail all grants and subsidies paid to those three land holdings by Scottish Forestry and all relevant pred...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202200325493
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Property Factors register: FOI release

You asked for the following information from the period when the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 was introduced until the present date: 1. The total number of Property Factor Enforcement Orders (PFEOs) issued by the First-tier Tribunal. 2. The total number of times the Scottish Ministers have been informed that a...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.7 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202200325016
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

First Minister meetings with BlackRock and RBS: FOI release

Information relating to four specific meetings as outlined below: "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 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.31 s.30 s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202300338444
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

Guidance and Criteria for Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund: FOI release

A copy of the criteria for the funding applications and also a copy of the funding bid submitted by Perth & Kinross Council and any consultation with tenants for the Double Dykes site.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202300344249
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Adding a Conservation Body to Title Conditions: FOI release

Guidance to help you understand the process through which a new conservation body can be prescribed under the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003. You are "keen to understand: The criteria an organisation would have to meet to be accepted as a Conservation Body The process by which an organisation could apply to be a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.38(1) s.38(4) s.38(5)
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202300344532
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Gender Breakdown within Education Agencies: FOI release

Can I get the gender breakdown for Education Scotland employees and SQA employees? Can I get the number of male employees, female employees and non-binary employees for each organisation?

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300346807
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

St Andrew's Day activities 2022: FOI release

What activities were organised in 2022 to celebrate or utilise St Andrew's day in a) each of the Scottish Government's international hubs b) Scotland House in London c) government led events in Scotland to mark St Andrew's Day in 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300346001
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Data and statements relating to Electricity from Renewable Sources: EIR release

Due to the number of questions your request concerns we have first copied your request in full and then responded to the questions in a table format (below) for ease of use. Generally, we would like to note that the discrepancy you identify likely relates to statements about Scotland almost meeting the Scottish Govern...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4)
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200321474
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Cop15 Trip Costs: FOI release

How much did it , completely cost, to send Lorna Slater to COP15 in Montreal 2022? 1. Break down of travel costs, and methods of travel - Start to Finish. 2. Hotel costs. 3. All other additional expenses. Since this meeting has been completed their should be no security reasons for divulging the costs. If the Green P...

FOI released 75 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300340387
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Third sector organisations that have received climate emergency funding: FOI release

The organisation name, funding amount, specific role of all 3rd sector organisations that receive funding from the Scottish government to engage the public and businesses in the climate emergency, and when this funding has been given. If there is a carbon cost-benefit evaluation of this funding for each organisation. ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200325259
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Monthly utility bill for each Scottish Government building and Bute House in 2022: EIR release

A schedule showing the monthly utility bill for each Scottish Government building and Bute House for each month of 2022. For each building, please provide both the electricity and gas bill for each month.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200328158
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme exemption requests: EIR release

The number of requests for exemption to operate a retail return point under the Deposit Return Scheme for each month since the exemption application process opened, the number of applications per month (i) where a proximity exemption was granted, and (ii) where an environmental health exemption was granted and the numb...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200325817
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector