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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Treatment for long Covid: FOI release

1. How many people are being treated by the Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital for Long Covid in the period ending September 2021? 2. Has the Scottish Government any plans to set up Long Covid clinics to help people who have been diagnosed with this condition? 3. How many people are estimated to have lost their jobs as a res...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.2
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202200269729
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Land Parcel Identifier (LPI) information for Dumfries and Galloway: EIR release

The most up-to-date database containing the following data for each LPIS with anonymised ID for Dumfries and Galloway: Total land parcel area R1 Total land parcel area R2 Total land parcel area R3 Verified exclusions Land activity Land use code Land use code area LFASS area BPS area Ecological focus area activity code...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100253211
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Total cost of First Minister Christmas cards: FOI release

I would like to know using FOI act how much this Xmas card cost to design and print to the Scottish taxpayers.

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100266101
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Media campaign fronted by Janey Godley: FOI Review

With reference to the recent media campaign fronted by Janey Godley (JG), I am seeking the following information: (1) Who initially proposed JG to front the campaign? (2) All internal communications proposing and discussing the proposal for JG to front the campaign. (3) All communications with the creative services age...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.7 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100257829 Review of 202100248293
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of total spend on car hire: FOI release

A breakdown showing the total amount spent by the Scottish Government on car hire in each of the last five calendar years, including 2021 to today’s date”, that date being 28 December 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100268245
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government compliance with specific acts: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish government comply with the bill of exchange act 1882?? 2. Does the Scottish government have the slavery act 2015 in its policy?? 3. Is the council tax a lawful contract or a legislative statute?? 4. As a sovereign scot see treaty of Arbroath confirmed by first minister Nicola.Sturgeon.msp@parliamen...

FOI not held 45 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.2
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100242704
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between Teneo Restructuring Limited in 2021: FOI release

“Any correspondence between Teneo Restructuring Limited and its employees including emails, letters, memos, meetings, handouts, and attachments to emails, with civil servants in the legal directorate or justice directorate, special advisers, the Lord Advocate’s office, The First Minister, Deputy First Minister, and Jus...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100256538
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Funding of Stonewall or any associated subsidiary by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. In respect of each of the years 2015-2021, please confirm what funding has been provided to Stonewall or any subsidiary of Stonewall by: The Scottish Government 2. Please specify whether the funding in 1 above has been in the form of: (a) direct grants for unlimited purposes; (b) direct grants for limited purposes (...

FOI cost limit 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100254000
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

A84 trunk road inspection and defect records: EIR release

"Specifically, my query relates to the Trunk Road A84 between Doune and Callender (section westbound in particular between Drumvaich and Kelty Bridge). Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100264182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Justice Secretary correspondence with SPS regarding prison drug use: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice (or his ministerial office), and the Scottish Prison Service regarding the use of drugs in priso...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100254626
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Education Scotland information on home working patterns: FOI release

Information on the policy for staff working from home. The number of employees in your organisation and, of these, the number able to perform their work remotely (i.e., not those who are front-line workers) and the number who have started returning to in person work. Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, what ...

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence briefings spending s.37 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100258987
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) home working policy: FOI release

The following in relation to working from home during the pandemic: 1. To be provided in MS Excel/spreadsheet format: The number of employees in your organisation and, of these, the number able to perform their work remotely (i.e., not those who are front-line workers) and the number who have started returning to in pe...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100259888
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

University student mental health counsellor meetings statistics: FOI release

As of 01 September 2018 to 30 June 2019, how many undergraduate and postgraduate students have a monthly meeting with a university mental health counsellor at the (i) University of St. Andrews (ii) University of Glasgow (iii) University of Aberdeen (iv) University of Edinburgh (v) University of Strathclyde (vi) Heriot-...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100256897
Directorate
Topic
Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Education Scotland and SQA reform meeting: FOI release

Please send me all correspondence (including briefings, emails, letters, records of phonecalls), held regarding the meeting of the 24th of June referred to in answer to the response by the Scottish Government to the Question S6W-01187.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 96 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100229561
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regrading Levelling Up Fund: FOI release

“A copy of all correspondence (letters, texts, emails, phone calls or otherwise) between local councillors, council leaders or civic heads, and Scottish Government Ministers and civil servants, regarding the UK Government’s ‘Levelling Up Fund’ from March 2021 to date.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100257794
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Statistics in relation to individuals held on remand: FOI release

1. How many prisoners are currently incarcerated on remand awaiting trial, who have been held on remand for more than 140 days? 2. In each of the last 10 years: a. how many people have been held on remand for more than 140 days before trial? b. what proportion of all individuals remanded were held on remand for more th...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.79 s.65(5) s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100259173
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Framework agreement for Interim IT Staff Services: FOI release

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of Information Act, details in respect to the contract below. Framework Agreement for Interim IT Staff Services — National: http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:176049-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML and Framework Agreement for Interim IT Staff Services — Nationa...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.25 s.5 s.8
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100266110
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Cost of the Deposit Return Scheme Gateway Review report: FOI release

Costs of producing and publishing: The Deposit Return Scheme - Gateway Review Report - June 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100264363
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister’s volunteering session at Covid facility: FOI release

Information about the First Minister's volunteering session at the EICC. 1. Any briefing notes prepared by the First Minister in advance of the visit. 2. The number of SG staff who attended the EICC with the FM and their job title (I am not seeking names - if a person could be identified from their job title please pro...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100268526
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funding provided to Highland and Islands Enterprise: FOI release

1. How much funding has the Scottish Government transferred to Highlands and Islands Enterprise for the repair of the Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway in the financial years of: a) 20/21; and b) 21/22? 2. What proportion of the £64.345m allocated to Highlands and Islands Enterprise in the Scottish Government’s Budg...

FOI transferred 50 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100263742
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funds allocated from UK Government to combat Covid-19: FOI release

Information regarding funding received by the Scottish Government from the UK Government as part of the response to the Covid pandemic. You also asked for further information regarding the use of Covid funding for the £500 thank you payment for healthcare workers.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100264354
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Decision to place a number of African countries on red list: FOI release

I would like to know the date and time that Scottish Government were advised of the UK government's decision to place a number of African Countries, but specifically South Africa, on the red travel list.

FOI unclear 50 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100260623
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to Education Scotland: FOI release

1. Its annual expenditure since its inception in 2011. 2. The number of staff employed on an annual basis since 2011. 3. The number of staff on an annual basis dedicated to School inspection.

FOI released 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100267094
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government employees in capacity of Human Rights: FOI release

How many people are employed in the Scottish Government in any capacity regarding Human Rights.

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100266153
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Planned Bills for Justice and Veterans portfolio: FOI release

22 Bills that are planned for the Justice and Veterans portfolio, as publicly stated by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans in Parliament on 7 December 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100263914
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector