Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,204releases indexed
40,030attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,263partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-24newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,263 unclear 7,267 not held 3,132 released 1,563 already published 678 cost limit 618 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5043 s.20 4349 s.34(1) 3660 s.39(2) 3538 s.30 2937 s.17(1) 2833 s.25(1) 2440 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1198 s.2 1182 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 340 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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22,204 matching releases

Woodland restoration: EIR release

How many acres of woodlands have been restored or created with Scottish Government funding in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314989
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Green jobs in Scotland: FOI request

a) What is the Scottish Government’s definition of green jobs? b) Per the Scottish Government’s definition of green jobs, how many green jobs are there in Scotland as of August 2022? c) What is the average annual salary for green jobs in Scotland in 2022? d) What percent of workers who are employed in green jobs in Sco...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314701
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Health Secretary visits: FOI release

(1) The minutes or official record of what was discussed by the Health Secretary and staff of both hospitals during the visits. 2) The outcome of the meetings and visits, what was agreed and what decisions would be acted upon. 3) Correspondence between the Scottish Government and each hospital that prepared and set up ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314663
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Single sex spaces: FOI released

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) regarding single-sex spaces in Scottish Government facilities since 7 May 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314448
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Land at Crookbridge, Stirling - EIR release

A copy of the Planners Assessment Report or similar in respect of the called-in planning application for mixed use development on Land at Crookbridge, Muirton Road, Stirling, FK7 7LJ.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200316305
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Glasgow School of Art (GSA) - Correspondence regarding the 2018 Mackintosh Building fire

Details of any correspondence between Scottish Government Officials/ Civil Servants and the Glasgow School of Art, following the 2018 fire at the Mackintosh building. The correspondence should cover the following: 1. Any information/ comment/ conclusion in the immediate aftermath of the incident (from 16 June 2018-Augu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314725
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on the Access Bike Scheme: FOI release

How much did the bike loan scheme cost overall? A breakdown of what the money was spent on? What was the predicted number of people who Scot Gov researchers thought would take advantage of the scheme?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200313586
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

International Cycling Union Cycling Championship correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise regarding the 2023 UCI Cycling Championships.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200310370
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

‘Deer management’ and ‘Deer control’ correspondence received by Minister Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

Internal and external correspondence received by Minister Lorna Slater MSP regarding ‘deer management’ and ‘deer control’ between 1 September 2021 and the present day.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200315354
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Payments to appear In Stonewall lists: FOI release

All information on membership payments, donations & grants provided to Stonewall

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200315562
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gardening Costs: FOI release

Information regarding all costs associated with gardening at Scottish Government facilities since 2007 and if possible to have these costs broken down for each year per facility.

FOI not held 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314900
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Foreign Secretary between September 2021 and 4 August 2022, and between the Scottish Government and the UK International Trade Secretary between July 2019 and September 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314432
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Independence Papers: FOI release

1. How much did the independence in the modern world papers cost and breakdown of this cost? 2. What design agency did you use to produce this paper and the second paper in the series renewing democracy through independence? 3. How many civil servants worked on the second independence paper renewing democracy through...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2022-10-04
Reference
FOI/202200312760
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Background checks on Ukrainian refugees and their access to medical facilities and education: FOI release

Q1a “What measures has the Scottish Executive taken to ensure that all staff and all people who have access to the refugees whilst boarded on the car ferry have cleared background checks to ensure their suitability?” Q1b “How many with access to the refugees have passed the Executive's own Protecting Vulnerable Groups...

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-10-04
Reference
FOI/202200313101
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, International, Public sector, +1 more … Ukraine

Government expenditure on overseas allowances for staff between 2017 to 2022

The following information. 1. How much money has the government spent on overseas allowances for staff from 2017 to 2022 with a breakdown of where and when and why it was spent? 2. How can a staff member qualify for overseas allowance? 3. How many staff members claim overseas allowance every year?

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.3
Published
2022-10-04
Reference
FOI/202200313493
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The running costs for ScotRail for 2022: FOI release

You asked for the following information:- For the projected annual running costs for 2022 for ScotRail broken down by staff costs, train and rolling stock hire and maintenance and running costs. I wrote to you on 24 June and 25 July seeking clarification to your request confirming the following:- Can you confirm whet...

FOI clarification 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.33(1)
Published
2022-10-04
Reference
FOI/202200303520
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Presentation by Scottish Government primary care services officers: FOI release

(i) Any presentation by Scottish Government primary care services officers to Scottish NHS board chief executives providing detailed information on the provision of general practice services by NHS health board within Scotland, containing activity data e.g. patients seen by types of staff. (ii) Information in the prese...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200318599
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Schools that have a specialist unit/specialised provision for deaf students: FOI release

A list of all schools in Scotland, primary and secondary, that have a specialist unit/specialised provision for deaf students (might also be called 'hearing impaired'), noting which local authority they are part of.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200316631
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

The number of applications under the 1980 Hague Convention in cases of international parental child abduction: FOI release

The number of cases that the Scottish Central Authority has been involved in where an application under the 1980 Hague Convention On The Civil Aspects Of International Parental Child Abduction has been made to a foreign country to bring a child back to Scotland in each month of each year from 2015-2021. You asked for t...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200312959
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
International, Law and order, Public sector

Communications relating to 2021 drug death statistics: FOI release

Email or written correspondence from the Scottish Government media department concerning the First Minister's official media statement on the latest NRC report on drug deaths 2021. Specifically the correspondence between the team or individuals who were responsible for helping put together Nicola Sturgeon's statement t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200313479
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

The number of Cabinet meetings attended by Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater since their appointment as Ministers to the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of Cabinet meetings attended by Patrick Harvie since his appointment as a Minister of the Scottish Government. Please provide the dates and reasons for his attendance. 2. The number of Cabinet meetings attended by Lorna Slater since her appointment as a Minister of the Scottish Government. Please provide...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200316256
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

The number of schools of different faiths in Scotland: FOI release

To provide the number of non denominational schools, the number of mixed faith schools and the number of RC schools currently state funded in Scotland and if there are any protestant schools.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-03
Reference
FOI/202200317073
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding, trialling of outdoor learning facilities and General Teaching Council queries: FOI release

1. How much funding was allocated for the Scottish Trade Union Congress ‘Better way to work project’ in 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23? 2. Whether £7 million has been provided to the schools programme to support [to] an additional 73 primary and secondary schools? 3. Whether any trials for outdoor primary learni...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-09-28
Reference
FOI/202200312465
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector