Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,339releases indexed
40,100attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,292partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,292 unclear 7,326 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5063 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3674 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2942 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2460 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1200 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 475 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 945 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 700 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 647 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Discussion held with UK Government regarding Cambo oil field: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish and UK government relating to the new Cambo Oil Field. This should include emails, letters, minutes of meetings, consultation responses and any other documents related to the proposed project.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100226595
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Capital spend on education facilities: FOI release

"In the last ten whole financial years (up to 2020-21), the total value of all capital investment which the Scottish Government has committed and spent on: 1. The Schools Estate nationally (nursery, primary, secondary provision) 2. The College Sector nationally 3. The University Sector nationally I would also like to k...

FOI not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100223842
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Number of positive covid-19 cases who are fully vaccinated: FOI release

Given the recent spike in cases, can you please advise the numbers of people who have returned a positive covid test who are fully vaccinated.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100228188
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 advertising: FOI release

1) A list of all media outlets, including but not restricted to, newspapers, TV stations, radio stations, & the internet, who have received payments from the Scottish Government or its agents for advertisements regarding all information concerning the current pandemic, the restrictions, and vaccines. 2) A detailed bre...

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.33 s.33(1)
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100225513
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to housing concerns within local authority area: FOI release

Copies of correspondence to and from the Convenor of the City of Edinburgh Council Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee sent to the former Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, in the past 2 years, and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government since May 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100225623
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 correspondence from pubs and nightclubs regarding pandemic rules: FOI release

The number of correspondence received - whether by email or letter - by Scotland’s night-time industry, specifically pubs and nightclubs, in April this year, regarding Covid rules in place at the time.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100228487
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government IT code of conduct: FOI release

I wish to make a Subject Access Request for the Health Ministers I.T Code of Conduct.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100228044
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communication relating to SQA awards 2021: FOI release

Any communications (including letters and emails) from members of the public identifying as teachers to the Scottish Government, on the subject on SQA awards in 2021. I would like this information from 10 June 2021 to 9 July 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100225914
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Funding provided for the regeneration of Stranraer: EIR release

1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and South of Scotland Enterprise regarding the regeneration of Stranraer, including all proposals and cases for any waterfront development, and any correspondence relating to the £6 million pound allocation for Stranraer regeneration? 2. All correspondence between t...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100217701
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding contract with Corporate Travel Management (CTM): FOI release

1. Which Minister took the decision or signed off on the decision to make passengers buy test kits from CTM? 2. Does the Scottish Government get any financial compensation from CTM or any partner companies for kits purchased from them. 3. Was any lobbying activity recorded by CTM representatives with the Scottish Gover...

FOI not held 40 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100225507
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Minutes of meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle: EIR release

Full minutes of the meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100225719
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Payments made by Transport Scotland to charities and third sector organisation: FOI release

The value of grants made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years separately, and list all grants separately. The value of loans made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years sep...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100231603
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding to charities and third sector bodies: FOI release

The value of any grants or loans made to the following organisations by the Scottish Government between 2018/19 and 2020/21: Operation Black Vote U.K. Black Pride Mermaids Ozanne Foundation Gendered Intelligence British Medical Association ActionAid UK Hope Not Hate Led by Donkeys Extinction Rebellion Migrants Organis...

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100231649
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Number of breaches of non-harassment orders: FOI release

How many Police cautions and how many prosecutions have been made with regard to breaches of The Harassment Act 1989

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.9(1) s.23
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100227622
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Approved providers for electric vehicle charging points: EIR release

1. A list of the approved providers on the framework for the installation (and maintenance if applicable) of electric vehicle charging points in Scotland. Please provide against each of these providers the percentage of spend awarded in each year since the beginning of the framework. 2. A breakdown of spend from this f...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100226220
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding New Fire and Smoke Alarm Standard parliamentary questions: FOI release

"Please provide all correspondence and handling notes regarding the preparation of the answers to parliamentary questions concerning the New Fire and Smoke Alarm Standard lodged in from July 2020 to October 2020. This should include the questions: Question S5W-27315 Question S5W-31126 Question S5W-31910 Question S5W-3...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100225203
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Environment Protection Agency Board member appointment applications: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency Board member appointment advertised from 10 March 2021 with a closing date for applications of 12 April 2021, please can you answer the following: how many applications were submitted? how many were shortlisted? how many applicants presented detailed knowledge ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100231089
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Subsidies paid to Balmoral estate: EIR release

All agricultural, rural development and forestry subsidies paid by the Scottish Government and its agencies to HM Queen’s Balmoral estate for each of the 20 years starting from 2000.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100226156
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands meeting with SPPO: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100218180 I understand that Mr Tavish Scott, representing Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, held a meeting with Ms Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands on 10th June 2021. I would like to request a copy of the Minutes of this meeting please. Your request for rev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100227775 review of 202100218180
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of dementia strategy's: FOI release

What has been all the costs been to the Scottish Government to produce all the dementia strategies from 2011 to date.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100226142
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

National A-C Higher attainment rate: FOI release

Please provide the National A-C Higher attainment rate broken down by SIMD deciles for 2021, 2020 and 2019.

FOI unclear 75 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100229635
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

COVID-19 cost of targeted advertisement: FOI release

1. The amount of money spent by the Scottish Government on advertising campaigns encouraging the public to accept a Covid-19 vaccine when offered it, from December 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Breakdown by month and medium (eg TV, Google, Facebook, Twitter, radio, print). 3. Breakdown by spend per targeted camp...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33 s.33(1)
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100226589
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government transport fleet: FOI release

1. How many vehicles are in the Scottish Government transport fleet? 2. How many vehicles in the Scottish Government transport fleet are fully electric? 3. How many vehicles in the Scottish Government transport fleet are hybrid? 4. How many vehicles in the Scottish Government transport fleet run on diesel or petrol? 5....

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-09-09
Reference
FOI/202100225707
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Physical distancing rules on Caledonian MacBrayne ferries: FOI release

1. What is the medical and scientific justification for the maintenance of this rule on CalMac ferries, given that other forms of transport in Scotland cannot enforce the same restrictions? Your website confirms this as follows : “You should also adhere to physical distancing whilst on public transport, at stations, te...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-09-08
Reference
FOI/202100225329
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport