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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22,315 matching releases

Information pertaining to Project CAVForth: EIR release

Please provide information relating to project CAVFORTH including project delivery dates and projected passenger usage.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241308
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Timeframe required for an independent Scotland to re-join the EU: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100227221 In relation to a previous request made (202100203619), you requested (a) “any reference to how you have concluded that the Public Interest test or indeed the section 29(1)(a) exemption should be applied. Could you firstly therefore please forward me any documentation you have which ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100234945 review of 202100227221
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Agricultural Wages Board (SAWB) details: FOI release

The total costs incurred by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board from 2014 to the present day.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100244789
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Cost of Digital Planning YouTube videos: EIR release

"I notice that the Scottish Government has published a number of videos on its YouTube channel about Digital Planning. I would like to request information on how much the Scottish Government has spent on creating these videos such as money paid to external companies."

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241044
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Landlord Register information: FOI release

1. Any estimate you hold of the number of private rented properties in Scotland that remain unregistered. 2. The revenue received by, and operating costs for, the Scottish Landlord Register for each year since its inception. 3. The number of landlords in Scotland who have been prosecuted since the Scottish Landlord Reg...

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100238560
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Additional funding provided to public bodies due to COP26 conference: FOI release

1. For each of the following agencies and other Scottish Government-funded public bodies, how much funding is being provided to each agency as per the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Government and Cabinet Office for additional costs incurred because of COP26. 1a. The agencies/public bodie...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241103
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of equipment for home working from February 2020 - September 2021: FOI release

A breakdown in costs of moving civil servants to a home-working routine from February 2020 – present day, including: electronic equipment (e.g. monitors and printers) furniture (e.g. office chairs and desks) bills covered by the Scottish Government (e.g. broadband/heating)

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100239396
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Details of Scottish Government official presence at the COP26 conference: FOI release

1. What are the plans for the Scottish Government's official presence at the COP26? By this I mean the location, duration, and physical staff presence? 2. Please provide the overall financial cost of the Scottish Government's official presence at COP26. 2a. This should include the cost of hiring any venue as part of th...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241108
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech Co. Ltd payment information: FOI release

1. Is the new lateral flow test by Orient Gene the same test on this link https://theppeonlineshop.co.uk/pdfs/Healgen-covid-tests-instructions.pdf manufactured by Healgen Scientific, "a wholly owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech Co.,Ltd" (https://www.healgen.com/about) or is it a different test? If so, ple...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241041
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Attendees at COP26 climate change conference: FOI release

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?

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-22
Reference
FOI/202100244582
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

The Telephony Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) spend information: FOI release

Can you please provide the total spend against the telephony services dynamic purchasing system (DPS), broken down by Lot, during the periods of: March 2018 - February 2019 March 2019 - February 2020 March 2020 - February 2021 March 2021 - Present day

FOI not held 40 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-22
Reference
FOI/202100241346
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 Long Covid leads: FOI release

A list of Long Covid leads across the whole of NHS Scotland, email addresses for each lead and respective team specifically overseeing Long Covid care at each of the Scottish Health boards.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-22
Reference
FOI/202100239200
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Education for Scotland Board recruitment campaign: FOI release

You asked for “What was the field?” in respect of the Board member of the NHS Education for Scotland Board appointment round advertised from 23 August 2021 with a closing date for applications of 17 September 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100244760
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Investigation into high level pressures on wild salmon: EIR release

At the end of 2018, the Scottish Government published a list of High Level Pressures on wild salmon. This request is for information as to how much investigation of each pressure has occurred since the list was published. The information requested for the time spent by Marine Scotland Science researching each of the pr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100238751
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inclusive education resources promoted at Scottish Learning Festival 2021: FOI release

The following information based on reports of LGBT inclusive education resources being promoted at the Scottish Learning Festival: 1. "How many sessions at the festival included information on Christian inclusive education across the curriculum and what was the content of these sessions? 2. Please provide a link to you...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100242918
Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Consultation held regarding Torsa and Luing land link: EIR release

It has come to my attention that a land bridge has been developed between the Islands of Torsa (or more precisely Torsa Beag) and Luing in Argyl and Bute. Previously this land dried at low tide forming a causeway but was navigable by small craft at high water. It is an area with significant wildlife. The construction a...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100243349
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details regarding white paper on future independence referendum: FOI release

Has a budget been allocated for the preparation of a white paper on a future Independence Referendum and cost of a referendum? What are the estimated costs of bringing such a referendum to a conclusion? How many civil servants will be allocated to this task?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100237749
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Covid-19 vaccination options within Scotland: FOI release

For personal reasons i do not wish to receive any of the mRNA vaccines offered in scotland, i am however willing to vaccinated with a Viral vector vaccine, when will this option be available and where will it be offered. I am even willing to pay for the vaccination privately but no information is forthcoming on any of ...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100240758
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

The Scottish Greenhouse Gas Inventory: EIR release

Can you please provide copies of The Scottish Greenhouse Gas Inventory for 2018-2021 and dates for release of any future publications. Also please provide links to any related published statistics and measures.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100240151
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Confidential waste contracts for Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA): FOI release

The following in relation to Confidential Waste Contracts: 1. Has confidential waste being procured via tender or framework or another means? 2. If a framework, could you confirm the name of the framework please? 3. Actual contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots). 4. Start date & duration of contract...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.4 s.6
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100240165
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of staff and annual spend on Scottish Government international offices: FOI release

A breakdown of the yearly totally spend on each of our international offices, including office maintenance, expenditure on events, travel and salaries. A breakdown of the number of staff on each Scottish Government pay band in each of these offices.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100240452
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Written scientific and medical advice relating to Covid-19 vaccines: FOI release

The recorded dates when any of the Scottish Government’s current, interim, former or former interim scientific and/or medical advisors (e.g. Catherine Calderwood, Jason Leitch, Gregor Smith) provided the Scottish Government with written advice relating to the potential of “vaccine escape" and/or “immune-escape variatio...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100238865
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Prosecution statistics on pavement cycling by adults: FOI release

Information on the prosecution of adults in Scotland who cycle on the pavement, over the last three financial years for which statistics are available: How many prosecutions there have been or fines issued? How many reports were made by Police Scotland to the Crown Office and the disposal decided upon by the Crown Off...

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100242839
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Local Serving Rates: FOI review

1) We need urgently to address what we consider to be a failure to meet the duty of candour attendant on this matter. By way of example only, in response to our request for “all information concerning the Rates List, including that which concerns… correspondence, telephone attendance notes, documents, charts and/or mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100225803 review of 202100216757
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Civil service reasonable adjustments: FOI release

In Civil Service recruitment, can you confirm if you offer pre-recorded interviews as a reasonable adjustment. These can be also known as asynchronous interview.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100243704
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills