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

Prevalence and development of health campaigns which use acronyms: FOI release

Information relating to the prevalence and development of health campaigns that use acronyms such as FACTS and FAST with a specific focus on the following: 1. Why was an acronym chosen over a slogan for the FACTS campaign? 2. How much did the Scottish Government dedicate to FAST (Stroke campaign) or was it solely the W...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100265342
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Renewable heat scheme for homeowners: FOI release

How much of the £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable systems in their homes, made available in November 2020, was claimed by householders, and how much has already been granted or made available.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100265811
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Housing, Public sector

Dredging licence granted to Moray Council: EIR release

Please provide me with a breakdown of the dredging licenses granted to The Moray Council in respect of dredging their six harbours. It would be helpful if the dates, volumes and cost could be provided for the individual harbours. i.e. Buckie, Burghead, Cullen, Findochty, Hopeman and Portknockie. If possible could this ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100266449
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing census in schools: FOI release

A copy of the census The cost of producing the census The number of schools in Scotland which are using the census.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1)B
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202200271673
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Due diligence linked to Lochaber guarantee: FOI release

1. Any due diligence advice/opinions linked to the Lochaber guarantee? 2. Was the guarantee signed off by the Scottish Government's cabinet?

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100259432
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details of meetings with Equality groups: FOI release

Further to the information provided in FoI response reference 202100258782 dated 16 December (sent 31 December), for the organisations named in that response, and for any others not included in the list with which relevant meetings have been held, please provide: the dates of the meetings held, any notes or other reco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202200269334
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Longest response times for a FOI request in 2021: FOI release

1. During the calendar year of 2021, the ten longest wait times for a response to an FOI request received by the Scottish Government, including the specific topic and scope of each request.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.15 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-04
Reference
FOI/202200269966
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Longest response time for a FOI request and review in 2021: FOI release

1. During the calendar year of 2021, the longest wait time for a response to an FOI request, including the request, response, and any appeal request or response 2. During the calendar year of 2021, the longest wait time for a response to an FOI review request, including the request, response, and any appeal request or ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence briefings
Published
2022-02-04
Reference
FOI/202200269985
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total spend on radio advertising in Grampian area: FOI release

The spend by all Departments of Scottish Government on radio advertising in the Grampian area regarding any topics that are directly or indirectly related to COVID-19 and variants between the dates of June 1st 2021 and December 14th 2021 inclusive, broken down by week number.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-04
Reference
FOI/202100264035
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland workforce structure: FOI release

Seeking information on the structure of the Education Scotland’s workforce, including the number of staff at each level (headcount and FTE).

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-02-04
Reference
FOI/202100266664
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding provided to elderly, disability and nursing charities or organisations: FOI release

Please supply any and all recorded information showing the most recent funding to elderly, disability and nursing charities or organisations between 8/12/2018 - 8/12/2021 using public tax money in order to uphold human rights, prevent injury or stop death of the three mentioned groups due to COVID-19.

FOI cost limit 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-02-04
Reference
FOI/202100262492
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of alerts sent from Test and Protect app: FOI release

1. How many individual app users have been alerted that they have been in close contact with another app user who tested positive for coronavirus in the period 27 December to 6 January? 2. What proportion of those alerted subsequently tested positive for Coronavirus? 3. How many individual app users have been alerted t...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2022-02-04
Reference
FOI/202200269963
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Northern Isles Ferry contract: FOI release

Information regarding the 2019 Northern Isles Ferry Contract. Specifically, a. How much of the money awarded is for crew wages, does the subsidy cover 100% of crew wages and is there any allocation for yearly pay increases, if so at what rate? b. Security has been taken 'in house' for this contract, I would like to kno...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.33 s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-04
Reference
FOI/202100266511
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Short life working group and reference group: FOI release

Information regarding the "short life working group" in the press release: 1. A copy of any document which sets out any of the following: how the membership of this working group was decided; how applications for membership of the group were advertised; who applied to be part of the group; who was rejected; and what me...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.38
Published
2022-02-04
Reference
FOI/202100263332
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Comparison of civil servants working on referendums and Gender Recognition: FOI release

Can you please tell me how many civil servants are currently working on a Scottish Independence Referendum Bill compared to the reformation of the Gender Recognition Act?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202200269222
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Breakdown of Protect Scotland app: FOI release

For each of the weeks since the app’s launch: 1. What has been the total number of installs? 2. What has been the total number of uninstalls? 3. What has been the number of weekly active users? 4. Related to (3) above, what has been the number of Exposure Keys uploaded? (ie. the number of notifications sent by app user...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202200269549
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Loan made to Byzantian Property Limited: FOI release

some background on the loan made by Scottish Ministers in favour of Leslie House Development Company, such as the amount, the basis on which it was made and the terms relating to it.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100262575
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Letter sent to Scottish households on accessing Scottish Health system: FOI release

1. How many copies of this literature have been sent to households up until the date of the receipt of this request? 2. Do you plan to distribute any further copies of this literature to households, as of the receipt of this letter? 3. Please advise the total expenditure in sending this literature to the households tha...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100263405
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Analysis of Protect Scotland app: FOI release

1. Any reports, documents and discussions regarding the effectiveness of the Protect Scotland coronavirus proximity app. 2. The total number of downloads of the Protect Scotland app, and the total cost of developing and running the app. 3. The total number of unique test codes generated for the Protect Scotland app by ...

FOI unclear 50 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100257923
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funding provided to Glasgow Prestwick Airport: FOI release

1. How much funding has Prestwick Airport received from the Scottish Government in the financial years: a) 19/20; b) 20/21; c) 21/22? 2. How much funding is the Scottish Government planning to allocate to Prestwick Airport for the financial year of 2022/23?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100263741
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Funding provided to Scottish Mountain Rescue: FOI release

How much grant funding was given to Scottish Mountain Rescue, from Scottish Government, for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100262914
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing census primary pupils involvement: FOI release

1. A copy of the health and wellbeing survey that is to be distributed to primary schools in Scotland. 2. A list of the Councils that are participating in the survey. 3. I would like to learn more about what our children may be asked in the survey and how parents are able to support their children with this. 4. I would...

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100266523
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Questions relating to unvaccinated and vaccinated people: FOI release

These questions refer to not only the Scottish Governments own plans and acts but the coronavirus Act. 1. Have there been any intimations, discussions or plans surrounding the detainment of unvaccinated people? 2.Have there been any intimations, discussions or plans for unvaccinated people to be segregated from the vac...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.25(1) s.6 s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100262573
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Consultancy fees paid to specific companies: FOI release

The amount paid in fees to the following companies in the fiscal years 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/2019, 2019/20 and 2020/21 by project, naming and giving the purpose of each project. Deloitte Teneo Grant Thornton Ernst & Young KPMG PwC BDO Johnston Carmichael”

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100262402
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector