Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,238releases indexed
40,062attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,273partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,273 unclear 7,280 not held 3,138 released 1,566 already published 678 cost limit 619 clarification 360 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5049 s.20 4355 s.34(1) 3663 s.39(2) 3541 s.30 2940 s.17(1) 2838 s.25(1) 2445 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1189 s.3 924

Timeline

2026-07 374 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 1,293 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 939 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 865 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 692 releases · 36.0 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 645 releases · 25.7 avg days
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22,238 matching releases

Free travel passes for COP26 Delegates: FOI release

“The total sum received by the Scottish Government to facilitate the free travel pass for COP26 delegates? If this information cannot be shared or if no money was received by the Scottish Government, could you please share which Government body had responsibility for administering the free travel pass?”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100256832
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Domestic abuse complaint statistics: FOI release

The following information for the 24 months to 31st August 2021, broken down by gender: How many complaints of domestic abuse were received by Police Scotland? How many of the accused were charged by the police? How many of the accused have been prosecuted in court? How many of the accused are still waiting for court ...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100258052
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing bridge closures: EIR release

1. The number of times the Queensferry Crossing bridge was shut down due to ice, since its opening in 2017, with a breakdown by year 2. The duration of each closure, mentioned above.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100262527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reaching 100% (R100) superfast broadband project: FOI release

Information related to the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) contracts awarded to BT plc. 1. What is the latest state of progress by BT / Openreach in all three contract areas of R100 project? 2. Last year, Paul Wheelhouse MSP Minister for Energy, Connectivity and Islands, stated that a special ‘Post Code Chec...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100255656
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

COVID-19 multiple vaccination related questions: FOI release

Question 1: "the government to release the number of medical exemptions granted for the Covid vaccinations?" Question 2: "Your guidance on acquiring a so called "Vaccine Passport" states that a medical exemption cannot be added to that system. This may end up discriminating against people with these exemptions. You als...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100255398
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Restricted mini-competition for National Care Service work: FOI release

All the documents related to the mini-competition - National Care Service Business Case and Operating Models.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100252186
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter - GFG Covid-19 Delay Agreement November 2020: FOI release

Freedom of Information Request: Lochaber Smelter (GFG Covid-19 Delay Agreement, 12 Nov 2020). This is a formal request for information under FOISA. I am seeking full disclosure of the attached document on the basis that any claimed FOISA exemptions do not apply and that the public interest favours disclosure. https://w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100251119
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Novavax vaccination trials: FOI release

1. Why was a database set up with no ability to add those in trials, despite the fact it was known there were Scottish peoples in trials? 2. Since the FM has publicly stated you were working effortlessly to resolve this since July 2nd can you please Inform me of what your team have done to do so? 3. NHS England also ha...

FOI released 75 score 11 working days correspondence s.4
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100258210
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter - Barclays PPA Guarantee Analysis: FOI release

Freedom of Information Request: Lochaber Smelter (Barclays PPA Guarantee Analysis) This is a formal request for information under FOISA. I am seeking full disclosure of the attached document on the basis that any claimed FOISA exemptions do not apply and that the public interest favours disclosure. https://www.gov.scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100251113
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Energy drinks and caffeine gum use in children: FOI release

My main concern is the sale of fast release caffeine gum to children for performance enhancement in athletics. I'm interested to know why the consultation on energy drinks excluded this type of harmful high caffeine product which is being widely promoted and sold to children. Was the Scottish Government aware of concer...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100260419
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

I wish to request the following under freedom of information legislation. 1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the Cabinet secretary for net zero,energy and transport, and/or the minister for transport, relating to the dualling of the A9 and/or the A96, in August, September and/or October.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100251442
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Carer's Allowance Supplement programme: FOI release

Information on people who have an underlying entitlement to Carer's Allowance and why they are not entitled to Carer's Allowance Supplement. 1. Why has Social Security Scotland decided not to support those carers on Pension Credit with underlying entitlement to carer’s allowance with inclusion to the Carer’s Allowance ...

FOI withheld 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100259979
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Statistics on guilty pleas and criminal charges that proceeded to court: FOI release

1. The number of guilty pleas made by the accused of any criminal charge that proceeded to court for the financial years of 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and so far in 2021-22. 2. The percentage of all criminal charges that proceeded to court where the accused pleaded guilty for the fina...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100259042
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire Content Group membership: FOI release

Details of all members, and associated organisations, of the Health and Wellbeing Questionnaire Content Group since it was established in April 2018.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 13 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100258663
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOI) statistics from 2018 onwards: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs dealt with by the Scottish Government in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 2. The number of FOIs not responded to within the 28 day time frame in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 3. The number of FOIs not responded to within 20 days of receiving confirmation following a clarification request a) 202...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100256052
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Business Ventilation Fund applications: FOI release

1. At the time of writing, how many businesses have applied for this fund? 2. How many of these applications have been accepted? 3. How many of these applications have been rejected? 4. If any applications have been rejected, please provide explanations on why that is the case?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100262349
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine injury and death numbers: FOI release

The number of injuries treated in hospital from a COVID-19 vaccine, and of those injuries, number of hospitalisations for more than 2 days. The number of deaths from a COVID-19 vaccine. If the new COVID-19 variant of concern Omicron is a cover up for the amount of side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine and if politicians...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100259393
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Attendees at COP26 climate change conference: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100244582 1) How many Scottish Government officials/civil servants are accredited to attend the Cop 26 climate change conference in Glasgow? 2) How many Scottish Government press officers are accredited to attend the Cop 26 climate change conference in Glasgow? Your review request, reference ...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 18 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100253836 review of 202100244582
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Gaelic specific grant application and pupil number for various GME schools in Glasgow: FOI release

The past 10 years of applications to the Gaelic Specific Grant from Glasgow City Council? Any other sources the Scottish Government has a breakdown of pupil numbers for the various GME schools that have existed in Glasgow over the past 20 years?

FOI not held 65 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100256085
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Budget provision for digital connectivity: FOI release

The Scottish Government's budget provision for digital connectivity, how much has been allocated to infrastructure, with a breakdown by local authority/region.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100260685
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Engagement and total cost incurred by Scottish Land Commission: FOI release

Total costs incurred by the Scottish Land Commission from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. You also asked for a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and ...

FOI unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100244826
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of annual funding provided to Scotland Food and Drink: FOI release

A breakdown of the total amount of funding provided to Scotland Food and Drink on an annual basis for each financial year since 2016/17.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100257016
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Early Learning and Childcare expansion: FOI release

The information requested is specific data from the Early Learning and Childcare 1140 expansion 'Finance Template 2 re-issue’ spreadsheets submitted be each of the 32 Scottish Local Authorities to Scottish Government in early 2018. The data requested will be from the final (most recent) submissions received by the Scot...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100251849
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Government Car Service (GCS) and Ministerial personal car travel expense statistics: FOI release

The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100254965
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector