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

Food and drink procured by the Scottish Government from Scotland: FOI release

What percentage or amount of food and drink is procured by the Scottish Government is from Scotland (grown or reared in)? This can include food and drink used in staff and public canteens and cafes in Scottish Government buildings as well as events that the Scottish Government is catering for.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314975
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

High Rise Building Inventory (HRI) paper: FOI release

‘Under FOISA, please provide the High rise building inventory paper officials presented at the Building and Fire Safety Working Group : June 2022 on the current status of the High Rise Building Inventory (HRI)’

FOI released 75 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.5
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314024
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Firth of Clyde herring landings data collection methods: EIR release

"A list of the methods used to collect herring landings data on the Firth of Clyde in the years 2011 to 2021. For reference this data was published in the Scottish Government’s Herring in the Firth of Clyde consultation here: 2. Proposed TAC - Herring in the Firth of Clyde - setting the total allowable catch for 2022: ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200316315
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of staff numbers in Scotland House, Brussels: FOI release

1. How many Scot Gov staff work at the Brussels embassy? Breakdown of their roles. 2. How many staff overall work at the Brussels embassy and if they are not Scot Gov staff who pays for them? 3. How much has been spent on staff at the Brussels Embassy? Breakdown of this.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200313481
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Electoral Services in Scotland nationality choice option: FOI release

"If Electoral Services in Scotland allow the choice of "Scottish", as opposed to British, as an option when registering to vote for elections at all levels".

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200317318
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Costs breakdown of air fresheners in Scottish Government facilities: FOI release

Information regarding all costs associated with essential oils, diffusers and air fresheners at Scottish Government facilities since 2007. I would like the costs broken down for each year and broken down for each type of product (e.g. essential oils, diffusers etc).

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314913
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

5G Innovation Hubs: FOI release

How many 5G Innovation Hubs have been opened in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200315327
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Statistics of costs incurred by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The overtime working costs incurred by your organisation in each financial year since 2019-20. Please provide figures for the current financial year to date. 2. Any legal costs incurred by your organisation related to the release of information as a result of freedom of information request for every financial year s...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200315401
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cambo oil field: EIR release

1. All meetings held by the Scottish Government regarding the development of the Cambo field between 2016 and 2022. 2. All correspondence conducted by the Scottish Government regarding the development of the Cambo field between 2016 and 2022. 3. All advice given to the Scottish Government regarding the development of t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200269317
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Trade in Wrasse & Lumpfish by Salmon Farms: EIR release

Further information on mortalities, welfare problems and diseases of cleaner fish on salmon farms in Scotland since 1 January 2020’ and made specific reference as follows. Please include any photos, videos, documentary evidence and any data on cleaner fish mortalities, welfare and diseases (including sea lice) Please ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200277100
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) payments for Muirburn & Heather Cutting: EIR release

Payments under AECS for the Muirburn & Heather Cutting since 2017, payment recipients and their address, amounts received in each year, plan documents for each recipient and any attached maps.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200309333
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Health Board operation of Workforce Policies: FOI release

1. How does the Cabinet Secretary ensure that Health Boards operate the Workforce Policies in a fair manner as per the relevant governance standard? 2. If an employee is concerned that a health board is not applying the workforce governance standard and relevant policies fairly, to whom should this be reported within T...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.25(1) s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2022-09-21
Reference
FOI/202200316244
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministers pay talks: FOI release

1. Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings, all party groups, and meetings of the whole Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-09-13
Reference
FOI/202200315611
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Covid-19 vaccine programme and how any future lockdowns would be managed in Scotland: FOI release

1) The numbers of unvaccinated people in Scotland; 2) The numbers of vaccinated and those that have received a booster; 3) How these numbers impact the health system in terms of those in ICU/hospital that are vaccinated vs unvaccinated; 4) How Scotland intends to embed Covid vaccines into Public Health vaccine progr...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-09-08
Reference
FOI/202200313069
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

The total cost of providing the Scottish Information Sharing Toolkit: FOI release

Please could you provide the total annual budget allocation and cost of providing the Scottish Information Sharing Toolkit - To include all staff and not staff cost with any additional 3rd party contracts associated with providing the service. https://www.digihealthcare.scot/our-work/information-governance-and-assuran...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-09-08
Reference
FOI/202200310662
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A query on police workforce statistics: FOI release

May I request the following information: The reason for the discrepancy in reported Police Officer numbers on 31 March 2022 between the Scottish Government’s Police Officer Quarterly Strength statistics, which reported 16,805 FTE officers, and Police Scotland’s workforce annual report, which states there are 16,754 FT...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200309518
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information on rooster applications to the Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) agency: EIR release

‘We have the following comments/questions: 1. Your covering letter explains that nine applications were received in total (to date) of which two were rejected due to incorrect paperwork. On this basis, we deduce that there are currently seven active applications for which you have provided a copy of the label provided ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.10(5)
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200302120
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Information on rooster applications to the Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) agency: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) which stated the following: 1. Your covering letter explains that nine applications were received in total (to date) of which two were rejected due to incorrect paperwork. On this basis...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2)
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200308714 Review of 202200302120
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Plant breeders: EIR release

You asked for: “As you know, Plant Breeders’ Rights for the potato variety Rooster expired on 1st September 2021. However, planting and classification of 2021 Rooster seed crops occurred whilst the variety was protected, all of which were produced by IPM. We aware that several entities have presented to SASA Rooster s...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 15 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200293169
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Deferred school children: FOI release

1. How many children are deferred into school on average a year (I believe these statistics are available) but need the data for comparison to how many of those children remain in school with their adoptive cohort. I have this information Deferred entry to primary school: statistics - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). 2. Of th...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200311823
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Public money spent on state run energy company: FOI release

How much public money has so far been expended on the research, development and creation of a state owned energy company which was first announced by the Scottish Government in 2017?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200313503
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information on any media, voice or public speaking training Ministers have had over the last five financial years: FOI release

Please confirm all media training, voice coaching, public speaking coaching or presentational training provided to Scottish Government ministers in each of the last five full financial years, including 2018/19 to today’s date. In each individual case, please confirm which minister received the training, how much it co...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1)
Published
2022-09-06
Reference
FOI/202200309585
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Allied Health Professionals and the Near Me initiative:: FOI release

1) Has a review into the strategic requirements for Allied Health Professionals Education been established? If so, what is the timescale for its reporting? 2) What progress has been made on introducing Near Me, the video consulting service, to social care services, including care homes and housing support?

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-09-06
Reference
FOI/202200313492
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector