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

Funding provided to landlords and tenants due to covid-19: FOI release

1. Between March 23, 2020 to the date of this request, how much money has been paid to private housing landlords through funds established due to the impact of Covid-19? Please break this down by funding scheme. This should include any loan scheme. 2. Between March 23, 2020 to the date of this request, how much money h...

FOI not held 45 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100231407
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 payments to social housing landlords and tenants through pandemic funds: FOI release

1) Between March 23, 2020 to the date of this request, how much money has been paid to social housing landlords through funds established due to the impact of Covid-19? Please break this down by funding scheme. This should include any loan scheme. 2) Between March 23, 2020 to the date of this request, how much money ha...

FOI not held 45 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100231432
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Housing, Public sector

Demolitions of socially affordable homes: FOI release

Some time back you provided me with a list of affordable homes built since 2007 in each local authority area. Does the Scottish Government hold figures for those socially affordable homes that have been demolished in each local authority area?

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100236761
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Procurement of Commercial Advisors Rapid Response Unit: FOI release

Please provide the following information in relation to the Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement; 1. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages 2. Could you please provide copies of all proposals ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.20
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100238956
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 changes to self-isolation and testing requirements: FOI release

The number of times in which the coronavirus guidelines as to self-isolation and requirements of testing have changed during the time period of the pandemic. I am looking to ascertain information specifically in relation to the rules associated with taking a COVID-19 test and self-isolating accordingly. I therefore req...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100232661
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Golden Jubilee National Hospital: FOI release

How much money the Golden Jubilee National Hospital was given to help when the clinical waste company went bust to help them deal with it.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100240239
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

North Scotland (LOT 1) R100 broadband programme details: FOI release

The Scottish Government could clarify the following about the recent R100 programme announcement for superfast broadband under LOT 1 (North Scotland): 1. Precisely how many premises will be covered under LOT 1? 2. What proportion of the LOT 1 deployment will be FTTP? 3. Is the completion date for LOT 1 still by the end...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100237124
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Scotland: FOI release

1. The supportive legislation and policy for the status and role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and massage in the Scottish healthcare system. 2. Part 7, sections 222-229 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 legislate the role of unregulated healthcare professionals and the role and responsibilities ...

FOI unclear 55 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.22 s.25D s.20 s.4
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100223753
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Graphene technology and Fluoride in drinking water treatment: FOI release

1. Does this Graphene contract apply to Scottish Water, and if so, what is the start date for the filters? 2. Does Scottish Water currently use any filters containing Graphene? 3. Are there any plans to use Graphene filters at a future date? 4. Is Fluoride added to any water supply in Scotland? 5. Are there any plans t...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.33
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100240242
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts for hospital parking charges: FOI release

Details of all assessments carried out over the last 10 years showing the estimated cost of buying out the PFI contracts for hospital parking charges at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, including the dates of these assessments.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100233127
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Inspection dates of all schools in Scotland: FOI release

Alphabetical list of all schools in Scotland and the date of their last inspection. Numerical list of all schools in Scotland and the date of their last inspection. The responder can select an ascending or descending scale.

FOI unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.66 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100233770
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Justice and Police Scotland: FOI release

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 partially withheld 85 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100232466
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Minister for Transport engagement: FOI release

1. Since Graeme Dey MSP’s appointment as Minister of Transport: a. How many meetings has the Minister held with: i. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited ii. CalMac Ferries Ltd iii. David Macbrayne Ltd iv. Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd v. Tim Hair, Turnaround Director, Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd vi. Trade Uni...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100230806
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to planning permission appeal PPA-250-2341: EIR release

"Relating to planning permission appeal PPA-250-2341: Copies of all correspondence, including WhatsApp, text messages and emails, between the Scottish Government and Philip Neaves, Felsham PD. This should also include any correspondence sent to or received from Felsham PD."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100233292
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Accident statistics for all trunk roads from January 2000 to June 2021:EIR release

Under Freedom of Information I am requesting statistics for KSI (Kill & Serious Injury) type events on this route since data first collected, together with a formal update on the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan improvement scheme to include current goverment commitment to see the work commence and complete (start and complete...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100219994
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Saltire comments regarding pronouns intranet poll: FOI release

I understand there was a poll run recently on the Scottish Government's Saltire intranet service about the use of pronouns on email signatures. The poll I am referring to is mentioned in this FOI response: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100210730/. Under FoI, could you please provide copies of all comments wh...

FOI not held 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100225976
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013: EIR release

1) Correspondence sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Queen's legal representatives and the Crown regarding the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013, including but not exclusively on whether any of its clauses required amendment regarding Queen'...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100226158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Demersal fish caught in Scottish waters: EIR release

Please provide information on how much demersal fish in total was caught in Scottish waters by the vessels you listed in years 2019, 2020, & 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100239726
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

List of public relations and media companies used by Transport Scotland: FOI release

"In excel spreadsheet form, please list any public relations, communications, media consultancy or lobbying firms hired by your organisation in the last five years: Please provide: The name of the firm (or individual/freelancer) The contract number The start and end date of each contract The amount of money paid to ea...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100234207
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Budgeted cost of Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

What is the budgeted cost of Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP, in their Ministerial roles. Specifically broken down by: Additional Government salary and pension Extra staff costs including salaries and pension Additional administrative costs Ancillary running costs Expenses including travel and accommodation

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100235109
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet meetings attended by Patrick Harvie MSP or Lorna Slater MSP: FOI release

1. The number of Cabinet meetings held since 28 August 2021; 2. The number of Cabinet meetings attended by either Patrick Harvie or Lorna Slater; 3. The purpose for which they attended; and 4. The number of Cabinet meetings since 28 August attended by other junior Ministers. Please specify which Minister attended on wh...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100242821
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scot Rail services provided through the Operator of Last Resort: FOI release

When the Scottish Government nationalise the rail industry, is it true that ScotRail under the Operator of Last Resort will be operated by a representative of Abellio until ScotRail/Scottish Rail once again finds a buyer, thus ending its nationalisation?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100235646
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Cyber Resilience Leaders Board and Advisory Board minutes: FOI release

1. Can you tell me how much funding has been provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre by the Scottish Government over the past 7 years please? 2. Can you provide me with the minutes of the National Cyber Resilience Leaders Board and the National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board for the past 5 years please?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.31(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100233141
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector