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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22,339 matching releases

Breakdown of diversions and closures of A720 using B701: EIR release

I am seeking details of closures or diversions of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass that have used the B701 through Colinton Village in the last ten full calendar years (2010-2020) and during 2021 so far. 1. Planned Closures (i.e. diversions): The number, duration, reason for and time of day of (e.g. morning, afternoon, n...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(5) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100199971
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Freedom of Information request submitted by former Times journalist: FOI release

Regarding the particular Times journalist, the one who no longer works as a journalist, can you please send me any other fois made by that person from late 2017 to the time when the journalist left journalism. Can you send me any correspondence between him or her and the SG in that period. This was implied in my foi, a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100202372
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to internal investigation of unauthorised disclosure of information: FOI release

Information relating to the review undertaken by the Data Protection Officer, in relation to compliance with the SG’s data handling obligations, regarding the alleged unauthorised disclosure of official information that appeared in the press between 24 and 26 of August 2018. In particular: Did the Permanant Secretery ...

FOI unclear 75 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100191814
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Informal requests received from 31 October 2018 onwards: FOI release

FOI202100191813 “Thanks for you work on my behalf. I apologise for my carelessness in this foi. In fact Clegg says that the Record (so not just Clegg) made requests (so not formal foi’s necessarily). Can I ask whether there were any informal requests from 31 October. Maybe you considered this, but if not, can you accep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100191813, 202100194412 and 202100195519
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to rejected offer of EU vaccination program: FOI release

1. Scottish Government Policy documents which set out the Scottish Government's preferred strategy for a vaccine programme at the time before and just after July 10th 2020, whether it was to pursue a U.K independent vaccine program or an EU one. The time scale for these documents would presumably be between two weeks b...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100199412
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Data relating to not proven verdicts and guilty pleas: FOI release

Data for the most recent available five years in the form of table 2(a) in the Criminal Proceedings in Scotland bulletin (“People proceeded against in court by main crime/offence and outcome of court proceedings”) but broken down further as follows: (a) Please provide separate figures (for all categories) for solemn pr...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100199803
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland data protection breach statistics: FOI release

1) A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2) A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3) For ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.4
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100204070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS Scotland pay gap statistics: FOI release

"The average (mean) annual basic pay in NHS Scotland, by gender and job family, with % pay gap, for 2019/20 and 2020/21."

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100201944
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) statistics: FOI release

1. Percentage of DAS Cases which fail by month – i.e, What % of all DAS cases failed in month 1, what % of all DAS cases failed in their second month etc; 2. For all DPPs under DAS, what is the average actual payments made divided by what was scheduled for that month, ideally if this date could cover the previous 24 mo...

FOI unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100199823
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

Communications between Scottish Government and others on the subject the Nike conference held in Edinburgh late February 2020. This would include but not only with, Edinburgh City Council, Carlton Hilton Hotel, North Bridge. Also any communications on the subject of the Nike conference from any source

FOI already published 80 score 257 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100134831
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of funding and conditions provided to Sacro: FOI release

1. Total amount of funding supplied to SACRO from 1st April 2014 until present date broken down to year upon financial year; and 2. Conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from SACRO appertaining to each payment from the public purse regarding Police Scotland's 2019 Joint Protocol on ...

FOI unclear 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100198709
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government 2021 employee pay review: FOI release

1. Please state the effective date (day, month and year) of your organisation’s 2021 pay review. 2. If the 2021 pay review has yet to be finalised please state the month in which you anticipate it will be concluded. 3. Please state the employee group/s covered by the 2021 pay review. 4. Please state the total number of...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.6 s.7 s.9 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100199417
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Operation Cygnus details from UK Pandemic Influenza Readiness Board (PFRB): FOI release

“Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government in relation to Operation Cygnus and the Provision of PPE / Protecting those in Care Homes during the months of October 2016 – October 2017.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 215 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000061354
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Number of Civil Servants who have a secondary employment: FOI release

Can you tell me the number of civil servants working for the Scottish Government who have secondary employment? If you have details of what that employment is, can you also release that? Can you also release any guidance or advice given to civil servants on secondary employment?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100194245
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Expenditure of James Hamilton QC inquiry: FOI release

Could you please tell me who paid for the James Hamilton QC inquiry and how much it cost.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100189377
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

School materials created or endorsed by Stonewall, Mermaids, Time for Inclusive Education: FOI release

In reference to nursery, primary and secondary schools: 1. Whether your organisation has assessed or recommended for use in schools materials created, or endorsed by, the following organisations: Stonewall - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ Mermaids - Homepage - Mermaids (mermaidsuk.org.uk) TIE - Time for Inclusive Educa...

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100205531
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Quarterly National Accounts (QNAS) table J: FOI release

QNAS May 5 2021 Table J - What are the values for all items excluding revenue accounting adjustments? I note a previous FOI request and answer given: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/736842/response/1748540/attach/html/3/Response%20202100175212.pdf.html

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100199465
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ferry services: EIR release

“From October 1st 2020 to current day correspondence , emails, reports or papers about ferry services from Oban, Mallaig, Uig & Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides , Coll, Tiree, Mull, Colonsay , Arran & Islay between Transport Scotland, local MPs, MSPs and Councillors.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100197763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Provision of interim IT staff and professional staff framework placement: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. Can you list us the placement details – start date, end dat...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence contracts 8 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100200408
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Framework for the Provision of Interim IT and Professional Staff Services: FOI release

"We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between 01 Jan 2021 – 31 Mar 2021 and to which agency (including agencies w...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100201077
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Lord Advocate correspondence relating to publication of Alex Salmond’s submission: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) received or sent by the Lord Advocate (or his office) on 19, 20, 21, 22 or 23 February 2021 regarding the publication of Alex Salmond’s Ministerial Code subm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.26 s.11 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100166329
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information relating to current Chief Inspector of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: FOI release

Information relating to the current Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Robert Scott. The request related to Mr Scott's previous employment by HM Fire Service Inspectorate for Scotland as an Associate Inspector. The specific questions were: Confirm the dates of the employment The terms and ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100201140
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Meeting held with Grant Thornton discussing Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BIFAB): FOI release

A copy of all meeting minutes on the subject of Burntisland Fabrications Limited [BIFAB] where Grant Thornton (commercial advisors) participated - During the calendar year 2020 Covered the subject of loans

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100195655
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding the chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank 2020: FOI release

The number of days Willie Watt worked in his capacity of chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank in 2020. Mr Watt’s salary for 2020 in the same capacity. The number of times the chair and non-executive directors met in connection with the Scottish National Investment Bank in 2020 – whether digitally or in person...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100198696
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland data protection breach statistics: FOI release

1. A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 2. A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the organisation since April 1, 2018. 3. For ...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100203348
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport