Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,315releases indexed
40,090attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,287partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,287 unclear 7,312 not held 3,157 released 1,570 already published 680 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5060 s.20 4368 s.34(1) 3672 s.39(2) 3552 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2855 s.25(1) 2456 s.10(4) 2029 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1195 s.3 929

Timeline

2026-07 451 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 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 942 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 699 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 646 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Official engagement with Sir Tom Hunter: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson and Tom Hunter on 27th October 2020 and 25 November 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100232182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding investment made by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP): FOI release

Following your FoI received on 7 July 2021 for information regarding LEADER funding of the CEVIC Building you asked for additional information on the investment by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) under the Rural Development Contract: Rural Priorities (RDC:RP): A. A copy of the original Grant Application (an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235497
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Estimate payback under Community Orders (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021: FOI release

When the Scottish Government produced an estimate of 290,000 hours being cut as part of the Community Orders (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, how they came up with this estimate. Please provide all data used in order for the Scottish Government to compute this estimate.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235677
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

Fatalities on A9, A90, A82 and A92: EIR release

you kindly provided me with the 2019 fatality statistics for the following roads covered by average speed cameras: A9 Keir Roundabout to Longman Roundabout A90 Average Speed Camera Section (William Fitzgerard Way Roundabout, Dundee to Auchenblae Road, Stonehaven) And also, for comparison purposes, for the following a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235245
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding snow gates: EIR release

I am looking to establish when we might experience weather conditions which disrupt road travel on a particular route. The route can be found here and I’ve pasted an image below too. Its Dundonnell to Glasgow (A832, A835, A9, M9, M80). I’m particularly interested in the route between Dundonnell and Inverness, where I e...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.6(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100225501
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statistics relating to 20mph speed limit in Scottish Boarders: EIR release

1. How many prosecutions have there been in relation to the breaking this speed limit since its inception. 2. How many people have been injured in road accidents in 20 mph zones as opposed to the previous 30 mph zones. 3. How have average speeds been affected.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100234414
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Briefing materials relating to the Minimum Income Guarantee: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications regarding the introduction of a ‘minimum income guarantee’. Please can this include any briefing material produced in relation to this subject. I would like this information between 7 August 2021 and 24 August 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100233241
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding Bowls Scotland home nations event: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the Bowls Scotland Home Nations Event 9 -11 September 2021 at Ayr: 1. Any correspondence in connection with the approval of this event both internal and external. 2. A copy of the agreement for or the permission granted for the event. 3. Confirmation that spectators wer...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100238113
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Repealing of parts 4 & 5 of Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014: FOI release

Per FOISA, please advise me of all information contained in your records regarding Repealing of Parts 4 & 5 of CYPA Scotland 2014. 1. Please confirm the dates from when the existing named person or child’s plan commenced practice? 2. Please confirm the whether the existing named person or child’s plan is still in pract...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100234636
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Cost projections for security at COP26 climate change conference: FOI release

"The total cost projections for security that to include policing and private security measures being paid for by the Scottish Government."

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100241057
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to the welfare of sheep on St Kilda: EIR release

A copy of your division’s correspondence, internal and external, pertaining to the welfare of, specifically the sheep on the St Kilda archipelago – including their considered legal welfare status – from the time of preliminary discussions around the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to the present day

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100235081
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Information pertaining to asylum seekers in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many Refugees / Asylum Seekers have requested asylum in Scotland? 2. How many have been granted this, and in which areas are they being housed? 3. Are asylum seekers being distributed throughout all Scottish councils or are they being held in certain areas - as unconfirmed reports mention. 4. What if any Health ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100239310
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic emergency plan January 2020: FOI release

1. Was there a pandemic emergency plan in place at the start of the SARS-CoV-2 / coronavirus pandemic (e.g. January 2020)? If so, please provide it. 2. How did it account for dangerous pathogens in the ACDP hazard group 3, and group 4? How did it account for any defined Highly Contagious Infectious Disease (HCID)? (Th...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.18 s.7 s.20 s.5 s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100242684
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Convictions under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) act 2009: FOI release

You asked for information on convictions under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009. For each financial year since 2010/11, the number of convictions, broken down by the offender's sex, for the following offences: Sexual exposure Sexual exposure to a young child (under 13) Sexual exposure to an older child (13-15)

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100240934
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Covid 19 managed isolation and quarantine: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100224407 1. The number of individuals who have applied for exceptional arrangements to be made on compassionate grounds under Regulation 6D(2)(xi) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 since 15th February 2021. 2. The number of individuals ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.6D s.20 s.6C s.12
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100238934 review of 202100224407
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Prosecutions under the Clean Air act 1993: EIR release

All information on prosecutions taken against any owner or tenant of domestic accommodation in Glasgow in the last 10 years who has been deemed to be breaching the terms of the Clean Air Act 1993 by burning fuel which does not comply with the legislation. This should include the outcome of each case.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100245532
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Data regarding inpatient and diagnostic testing: FOI release

Data used to support figures highlighted by the First Minister in a statement made at First Minister's Questions on 23 September.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100242215
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Glasgow Prestwick Airport runway repair: FOI release

1. Internal management documents from period 2018-2021 relating to remedial maintenance work identified on Glasgow Prestwick Airport’s runway. 2. The Complete internal management report related to damages cause to Glasgow Prestwick airport’s runway by CargoLux B747 at 2pm on Wednesday July 7th 2021. 3. Initial damage a...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100238405
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding provided to Rangers Football Club: FOI release

You asked why the Scottish Government lent funding to Rangers Football Club.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100244487
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland mobile phone contract details: FOI release

If there is more than one provider please split all the information including the annual average spend, number of connection, duration, contract dates and internal contact details. 1. Network Provider(s) - Please provide me with the network provider name e.g. EE, Telefonica, Vodafone, Three. 2. Annual Average Spend for...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100243540
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minister for Justice and Police Scotland discussion regarding high risk data sharing: FOI review

1. Please provide all correspondence, between the Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials),The Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police authority regarding the meeting held for the legitimate and lawful justification and evidence’s for High Risk data sharing to be changed from consen...

FOI not held 70 score 1 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241159 review of 202100232466
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Covid-19 delta variant: FOI release

1. Could you please prove the delta variant of covid19 exists? 2. An isolated autopsie of the delta variant? 3. A laboratory isolated microscopic pictures of proof of the delta variant? 4. Policy of the nuremberg code for politicians in the Scottish Parliament?

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100211257
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Social Security Scotland recruitment of Project Lead post: FOI release

Information regarding recruitment for a particular post with Social Security Scotland. We have interpreted these requests for information on recruitment to relate to the Temporary Responsibility Supplement (TRS) Project Lead post, with three requests relating to the workforce in general. 1. How many people applied for ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.7 s.8
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100239176
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS): FOI release

1. How much has NHS Scotland paid out in clinical negligence in the last 10 years? 2. Please could you provide details of amount per year over the decade, per council area, per health department? 3. How much compensation was paid out per year in mental health services clinical negligence overall last year? - How much o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100239003
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector