Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,340releases indexed
40,102attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,293partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,293 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) 5064 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3675 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2943 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2461 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1201 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 476 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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22,340 matching releases

Scottish international offices: FOI release

Details for each of the international offices maintained by the Scottish Government for the most recent (12 months) period: a) headcount, FTE and total costs; b) most recent annual report or equivalent.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100181623
Directorate
Topic
International, Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of use and expenditure of the Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

1. How many days the Forth Road Bridge has been fully open to motorised vehicles since the Queensferry Crossing was opened on 30th August 2017. 2. How much money has been spent in maintaining/repairing and upgrading the Forth Road Bridge since the Queensferry Crossing was opened to date.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100198066
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Communications involving the Scottish Government relating to beaver management: EIR release

Electronic copies of all communications involving the Scottish Government which relate to beaver management, including the process of obtaining and issuing licences from NatureScot to kill or control beavers, including any such communications which are critical of the approach taken at the relevant time. This request r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5)
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100164199
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Free parking at Glasgow and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary breakdown: FOI release

Please can you outline the monthly and annual cost to Scottish Government of making the parking at Ninewells, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary hospitals free for the year between April 2020 and March 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100184313
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of websites accessed by Scottish Government staff: FOI release

For the year 2020 and for January and February 2021 (up to the date of this request), please provide the number of times each of the following websites were accessed by Scottish Government staff. 1. telegraph.co.uk 2. heraldscotland.com 3. thescottishsun.co.uk 4. dailymail.co.uk 5. theguardian.com 6. dailyrecord.co.uk ...

FOI unclear 50 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100175753
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Low Emission Zone Support Fund: EIR release

1) what has the take-up of this offer been for each of the 4 cities involved 2) what co-ordination arrangements were in place with the Car Club operators, bike hire operators, bus operators (& CPT Scotland), and suppliers of EAPC to ensure that their provision of vehicles/services was ready for a tranche of new custom...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100180524
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Education Scotland statistics of staff survey results: FOI release

"Could you please share with me the results of any evaluations of impact that Education Scotland has carried out over the course of the past year (March 2020-March 2021) including, but not exclusive to, any surveys of teachers or headteachers Education Scotland has carried out asking them to feedback on support, or pro...

FOI unclear 75 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100173928
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Candidates gender, nationality and ethnicity who applied for legal trainee: FOI release

1. For the post of legal trainee solicitor – the sex , gender , nationality and ethnicity of those offered an interview for 2021, 2020 and 2019. 2. For the post of legal trainee solicitor – the sex , gender, nationality and ethnicity of those offered the post for 2021, 2020 and 2019

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100187552
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government recruitment breakdown: FOI release

1. How many jobs were advertised for positions in your department between January 31st 2020 and January 31st 2021? 2. In this time period, how many applicants applied for each job? 3. In this time period, what percentage of applicants were from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background? 4. In this time perio...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100188238
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Total spend on employing agency staff across the Scottish Government: FOI release

Can you please provide the number of Agency Staff you have employed straight across all Departments within the Scottish Government and how much this costs, please break this down by each Department for the last 5 years.

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100189133
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Marine Scotland correspondence with Aquaculture industry: EIR release

1. I note that you state - “Marine Scotland recently wrote to the aquaculture industry reminding them of their obligations under the Habitats Regulations and EPS licensing. The letter also advised that as a responsible regulator, Marine Scotland has a duty to ensure that the Habitats Regulations are being complied with...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100194935
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Recruitment for chief executive of Children’s Hearings Scotland: FOI release

Following the retirement of Boyd Mcadam as Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland can you please tell me- 1. The names of the online and print media the job advert for Chief Executive featuded in? 2. How many applicants applied for the job? 3. How many people were interviewed for the position of Chief Executiv...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100188929
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Capital and revenue cost to date for taxpayers purchases: FOI release

I would like to know the following. The capital and revenue cost to date for taxpayer purchases. Baby Boxes, Ferguson Ship Yard, Prestwick Airport and BiFab.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100186560
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding Rangers Football Club supporter celebrations 2021: FOI release

All information (eg, correspondence, memos, etc) involving the Scottish Government and outside bodies (including Glasgow City Council, Rangers FC, Police Scotland) ahead of the Rangers v St Mirren game on Saturday 6 March and Dundee United v Celtic on Sunday 7 March, about the potential safety/public order issues relat...

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100175739
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Average conviction of environmental crimes from 2017 onwards: EIR release

Statistics on sentencing trends for environmental offences committed by individuals/organisations in Scotland from 2017 onward. In particular, the number of individuals/organisations sentences, what percentage of sentences were fines, the mean and median fine and the percentage of individuals/organisations that receive...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100188343
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency network breakdown: FOI release

1. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? 2. When is your contract renewal date? 3. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 4. Please confirm the value of the initial project? 5. Please confirm the total ongoing annual spend on telephony? 6. Please confirm the annual support cost for your telephony...

FOI withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.24
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100183690
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland network breakdown: FOI release

Information on telephony and U/C collaboration, Contact Centre provision, and Connectivity and Network Services provision. Telephony and UC/ Collaboration 1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? 3. When is...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.6A s.5A s.30
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100183505
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Information regarding future plans at Inchgreen Drydock: EIR release

1. What dialogue/communications have taken place between the Scottish Government and Peel Ports regarding the future of the Inchgreen Drydock? 2. Was the decommissioning of oil rigs at the Inchgreen Drydock ever considered in dialogue/communications between the Scottish Government and Peel Ports? 3. What financial assi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 350 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/201900010144
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Visitor parking charge at Edinburgh BioQuarter: FOI review

1. To ask how long the Scottish Ministers have permitted NHS Lothian to charge people to visit their sick relations, friends, and others in hospital RIE Edinburgh Bioquarter. 2. To ask who set the charges and have they ever increased. 3. To ask what percentage of the money goes back into Health care. 4. To ask if the H...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100187129 review of 202100170147
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communication related to Celtic Football Club’s trip to Dubai: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish government and Celtic FC during October, November and December 2020 and to date in January 2021 relating to the club's trip to Dubai.

FOI unclear 75 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100132531
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government communications and services: FOI release

Telephony and UC/ Collaboration 1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment 3. When is your contract renewal date? 4. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 5. Please confirm the value of the initial project. ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.9 s.17 s.22
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100183385
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding draft bill on another independence referendum: FOI release

Copies of correspondence from/to and/or between members of the Constitution and Cabinet Directorate on the draft bill on another independence referendum announced in the 2020-21 Programme for Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100174032
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 Documentation regarding enhanced masks in schools: FOI release

“I would like the government to release material it holds related to consideration of the use of 'enhanced' masks (ie those that go beyond basic cloth or blue surgical masks, such as but not limited to N95 rated masks). The material in question would include: Any briefings / analysis / options (either whole papers or ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100167659
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security communication infrastructure: FOI release

1. Please confirm the manufacturer of your telephony system(s) that are currently in place. 2. When was the installation date of your telephony equipment? 3. When is your contract renewal date? 4. Who maintains your telephony system(s)? 5. Please confirm the value of the initial project? 6. Please confirm the total ong...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.18 s.22 s.26 s.32
Published
2021-05-17
Reference
FOI/202100185389
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector