Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,278releases indexed
40,076attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,278partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,278 unclear 7,295 not held 3,149 released 1,570 already published 680 cost limit 619 clarification 362 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5053 s.20 4361 s.34(1) 3667 s.39(2) 3546 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2849 s.25(1) 2450 s.10(4) 2026 s.11(2) 1600 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1194 s.3 928

Timeline

2026-07 414 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 1,297 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 940 releases · 30.9 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 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 645 releases · 25.7 avg days
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22,278 matching releases

Education Scotland employee turnover statistics from 2018 onwards: FOI release

Employee turnover figures for years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 (to date) broken down by: Resignation Retirement Dismissal Redundancy

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100252599
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland car fleet statistics: EIR release

How many cars does Transport Scotland have as part of its own fleet, and of those how many are petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100255304
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs of Scottish Government advertising campaigns: FOI release

"Could you please notify me as to how much the Scottish government has paid for all of their advertisements in the press, radio and television? Of particular interest would be the total cost that the Scottish Government has paid to Scottish Television for this purpose." Following clarification, you requested “I would b...

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33 s.33(1)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100255054
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Aberdeen-Central Belt Reference Group: EIR release

Further to my request to you of 29 October 2018, could you please supply any updated agendas, notes, minutes and documentation associated with the Aberdeen-Central Belt Reference Group, and also any further correspondence you have had with either Network Rail, ScotRail, local authorities or Scottish Government regardin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100228392
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of independent review into The New School, Butterstone closure: FOI release

1. I wish to know how much was spent on the Independent Review Into the Closure of The New School, Butterstone. Please break this down into: Remuneration/salary/wages etc Expenses Legal fees Other costs 2. I wish to know how Mr James Martin CBE was recruited to perform this task and what procurement process was used....

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100253273
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Low Carbon Transport Loan application statistics: FOI release

1. What is the average wait time from initial application to payment of the money to individuals who have applied for the Electric Vehicle Loan in each month, for the last 12 months? 2. What is the average loan amount paid out? 3. What percentage of individuals do not receive payment within the 10 working day target fo...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100254573
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Review of Purpose Built Student Accommodation: FOI release

Any report or analysis covering the results and responses to the small-scale scoping survey undertaken by the Scottish Government with accommodation regulators and providers as part of the Government's review of purpose built student accommodation in Scotland.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100249536
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Total spend on Keep Scotland Beautiful: EIR release

How much has been spent overall on 'Keep Scotland Beautiful'.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100252614
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Climate change fund for developing countries: FOI release

In relation to the following article https://www.itv.com/news/2021-11-01/nicola-sturgeon-pledges-1m-fund-for-climate-loss-and-damage 1. How many staff will manage this fund? 2. What are the running costs for staff? 3. Did the Scottish Government have any discussions with FCDO? If so can you provide the documents? 4. Ha...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100252499
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Disposal of dead marine animals in Scotland: EIR release

Under FOISA, I would be obliged for you to provide the following information: Between 2019 and 2020 and Jan 1 and Nov 16 2021, broken down by incident and the species involved, the cost to the Scottish Government to fund the disposal of dead marine animals in Scotland. As above for only animals stranded in Fife For a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100255710
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of school inspections from January 2021: FOI release

Can you provide the dates and details of all school inspections from 1 January 2021 to date.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100254880
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication relating to proposed short-term lets licensing scheme: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public to the Scottish Government that are on the topic of the proposed short-term lets licensing scheme. I would like this information between 08 October 2021 to 31 October 2021.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100252652
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Ministerial written authority under section 15(8) of Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) act 2000: FOI release

On how many occasions was written authority asked for from a minister under section 15(8) of Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 by an accountable officer in any part of the Scottish administration, between 10 May 2021 and 3 November 2021. And in each case, the relevant minister the date it was asked...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.15(8)
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100252510
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Total cost of Edinburgh Tram inquiry: FOI release

1. The total cost of the Edinburgh Tram inquiry to date. 2. A breakdown of cost by year since establishment to date. 3. The cost of any external legal advice or representation for the Scottish Government as part of the Edinburgh Tram inquiry (please indicate whether this is included in the answer to question 1). 3a. Pl...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence spending s.20
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100256857
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

ChargePlace Scotland electric vehicle charge point: FOI release

i) the total number of ChargePlace Scotland electric vehicle charge points. ii) the number of ChargePlace Scotland electric vehicle charge points which are currently broken awaiting repair. iii) the number of ChargePlace Scotland electric vehicle charge points currently awaiting repair which have been broken for three ...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100252939
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Process for on-boarding a new Ministerial appointment: FOI release

Could you please set out the process followed when a new government minister is appointed? I would like to know the following: 1. Who contacts the newly nominated minister to invite them to Bute House, how they are contacted and when they are contacted 2. What information is provided to the newly nominated minister ahe...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100249378
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 face masks in schools and colleges: FOI Review

You requested a review of a response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: 1. All scientific and clinical evidence that was used to decide that it is safe for a 16 or 17 year old attending college not to wear a face mask while in classes, but unsafe for a 16 or 17 year old t...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100250240 Review of 202100229906
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funding allocated to support welfare and wellbeing during Covid-19: FOI release

The following information relating to the £350 million fund to support welfare and wellbeing:- 1. How many applications have been received as of 31/10/21 2. A table summarising the successful applicant organisation names, date grant awarded and monetary value of grant awarded 3. A table summarising the unsuccessful app...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100251807
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Media campaign fronted by Janey Godley: FOI release

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 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.5 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100248293
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Definition of ethnic group and ethnic minority: FOI release

1. Scottish Government definition of what constitutes an ethnic group and/or ethnic minority. 2. The process by which an ethnic minority/group is declared in Scotland, and instructions on how to go about that process.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100250058
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Buildings in Scotland fitted with similar cladding to Grenfell: EIR release

If there are any buildings in Scotland still fitted with the Grenfell type cladding, where they are located and what is being done to rectify this and who is paying to have this fixed.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100254956
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Staff members of Scottish Government diagnosed with Dyslexia: FOI release

How many of the Scottish Government’s Special Advisors and highest level staff have been diagnosed with dyslexia, or other neuro-diverse diagnoses?

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence special advisers
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100255153
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding applications for Electric Vehicle Loan scheme: FOI release

1. In total how many applications have been received for the Electric Vehicle Loan scheme in each financial year since 2011/12 and how many of the applications received in each financial year since 2011/12 were accepted. 2. In each financial year since 2011/12 what is the median annual income of the total number of suc...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100250984
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Analysis of Gender Recognition Certificate application process: FOI release

With reference to recent comments made last month by the First Minister: "...in the first year of this Parliament, we will introduce the gender recognition reform bill...It will make the existing process of gender recognition less degrading, intrusive and traumatic." Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Scottish Parliament, Official R...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100251802
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government eugenic policy and MSP field guides: FOI release

Part 1: Could the Scottish Government please state if it aims to or is developing a eugenics policy to be rolled out across Scotland. If 'no', could the Scottish Government please state why it has no plans to implement an eugenics policy. Part 2 Could the Scottish Government please state how many MSPs own field guid...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.17
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100251818
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector