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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Services provided by Lochan Associates: FOI release

You asked can the Scottish Government confirm if; 1. Lochan Associates Limited are engaged by them to provide services? 2. What services are they providing for the Scottish Government? 3. What is the length of contract they have been awarded? 4. What is the value of the contract? 5. Did the Scottish Government approach...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.2
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200289183
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

UK's offshore wind capacity: EIR release

In a tweet sent on 5th August 2021, Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, make the following statement: “Scotland has 60% of UK's offshore wind capacity and 25% of Europes wind resource.” Please provide the analysis and data which justifies this statement.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200292407
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Communications with Scottish National Investment Bank on policy direction: FOI release

“Any communications the Scottish Government has had with the Scottish National Investment Bank on policy direction around the bank.” Subsequent emailing confirmed you are referring to “decisions over policy decisions which relate to Scottish Government aims and outcomes. For example, the National Performance Framework ...

FOI clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200286513
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank CEO resignation correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers, special advisers and civil servants relating to the resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart from the Scottish National Investment Bank between January 25 2022 and March 16 2022. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Government civil servants, special advisers and m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200288213
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank investment statistics and correspondence: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government invested in the Scottish National Investment Bank since its founding in 2020, broken down by each payment. 2. How much money has been invested in Scottish firms, broken down by date and including name of business and how much money they received. 3. Any emails and correspon...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200285485
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank CEO resignation: FOI release

1. The exact time and date when the Scottish Government were informed of the resignation of the Scottish National Investment Bank’s CEO Eilidh Mactaggart. 2. The reasons that the Scottish Government were told for the resignation of the Scottish National Investment Bank’s CEO Eilidh Mactaggart.

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200285052
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government policy on rehabilitation: FOI release

Please advise on the SG's position on rehabilitation of people, particularly those who have never been convicted of relevant crimes in a criminal court.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200285549
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Prisons opioid substitution treatments definition: FOI release

Under the lease provide the same information attached provided in response the following FOI here as at 3 March 2022. The spreadsheet states “Buvidal* - For the Buvidal figures we need these currently receiving treatment as there may be no depots administered on the day of the snapshot as Buvidal is not a daily treatme...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200284849
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

ScotRail passenger complaints statistics: FOI release

The number of written complaints submitted to ScotRail on behalf of passengers from 2016-17, with a breakdown by fiscal year.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200289403
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Overseas Scottish Government offices intend to open during the 2022-23 financial year: FOI release

1. The location of every overseas office the Scottish Government intend to open during the 2022-23 financial year? 2. The operating budget for each of these office during the 2022-23 financial year, as well as the operating budget for each existing overseas office for the 2022-23 financial year.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200289688
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Scottish Budget

E-scooter accident statistics: FOI release

Would it be possible to get an annual breakdown of all the accidents involving escooters than have taken place in each of the years 2016-2021, as well as a monthly breakdown for 2022 so far please? Can you specify how many of these accidents involved children please?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200287694
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Education Reform: FOI release

Could I please request the following under Freedom of Information legislation: What correspondence (e-mails and letters) has the Scottish Government had from the public regarding the Scottish education reform from 9 March 2022 to current?

FOI transferred 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200288021
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Governance concerns in Lanarkshire region: FOI release

Given the expected role of the Scottish Government in ensuring good governance across the region, what action has the Scottish Government taken to ensure that New College Lanarkshire has fulfilled all the requirements of it as a regional body, including full compliance with its Financial Memoranda with the Scottish Fun...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200286350
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Number of teachers required to fulfil commitment to reduce class contact time: FOI release

Any assessment carried out of the number of teachers that will be needed in order for the Scottish Government to fulfil its commitment to reduce class contact time and any information setting out how the government plans to meet this commitment and how much it expects it to cost. This freedom of information release hig...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.29(1)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200285024
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Details regarding Project Neptune report: FOI release

1. When did the Project Neptune report get commissioned, who wrote it and what is it about? 2. Costs so far in creating the report? 3. Is Project Neptune completed yet, and if not, why? 4. If it is, when will it be considered and reported to MSPs? 5. If available/possible, please send me the Project Neptune documents.

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.4 s.5 s.27(1)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200286150
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Lochan Associates work carried out on behalf of Scottish Government: FOI release

Whether Lochan Associates / Mr Mackay carried out or tendered for any work, directly or indirectly on behalf of Scottish Government or any of its agencies?

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200289062
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Homelessness in Scotland statistics: FOI release

Please tell me how many homeless people are in Scotland and how many are in temporary accommodation.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200288468
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Housing, Public sector

Information relating to Order of Lifelong Restriction: FOI release

It is my understanding that a person who has been released from prison under licence conditions determined by the Parole Board can have the supervision element of these licence conditions terminated or changed following a request from the person's supervising officer. This information is contained in the latest Parole ...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.1
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200289164
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 self isolation grants: FOI release

A breakdown of COVID self isolation grants issued by the local authority on behalf of the Scottish Government. 1. How many grants have been issued (per local authority) since the start of the pandemic until the end of the grant provision in March 2022? 2. What has been the average time taken (broken down on month by m...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.27(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200287400
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Traffic accidents recorded on the A77 Ayr Road: EIR release

1. How many minor/serious and fatal cycle road traffic accidents have been recorded in the last 5 years on the A77 Ayr Road designated mandatory cycle lane from Whitecraigs to Newton Mearns with its new 30mph Speed Limit? 2. This mandatory cycle lane is a component part of the 2% ‘Protected Cycle lanes’ within East Ren...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200290958
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Syrian and Ukrainian Refugees: FOI release

"A few years ago you loudly said that you would take in some Syrian Refugees into your personal home. Did You? Also as Bute House has many facilities will you take Ukrainian Refugees there or at your personal house? Mr Harvie spends 90% of his time in Edinburgh hotels so his house is empty a lot of the time Mr Harvie w...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200287856
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Ukraine

Claims to vehicles damaged by falling debris or ice on the Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

How much money has been paid out in compensation claims to vehicles damaged by falling debris or ice on the Queensferry Crossing in the last year, April 2021-April 2022? How many claims did Transport Scotland receive in this same time frame? What was the nature of these claims?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200291319
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Complaints of sex crime and violence against male & transgender male Ministers: FOI release

You have asked to be provided with: A) A full list of all elected male and transmale Ministers of the Scottish Government. B) All recorded complaints of a sex crime or violent crime raised against such Ministers by women or transgender women along with the outcome of each complaint being found as innocent, notproven- o...

FOI unclear 55 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200284451
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding received for seabed rent from salmon farm businesses: EIR release

Information on how the funding received from the license fee for seabed rent from salmon farm businesses is spent.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200290913
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Application process for NHS Orkney board position advertised on 03/12/21: FOI release

What was the field (at different stages of the process) in respect of the Board member of the NHS Orkney Board appointment round advertised from 3 December 2021 with a closing date for applications of 10 January 2022?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-05
Reference
FOI/202200289409
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills