Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Modern Apprenticeships: FOI release

1. How many Scots got modern apprenticeship starts in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. 2. A breakdown of what sectors these modern apprenticeships were in. 3. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on the modern apprenticeship programme in each of the years listed above.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-19
Reference
FOI/202200293125
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding for advertising Covid vaccines to media outlets in Scotland: FOI release

A recent FOI response from the Scottish Government has revealed the government's funding for advertising Covid vaccines to media outlets in Scotland. In Dumfries & Galloway, those outlets were: Dumfries & Galloway Standard Dumfries Courier Galloway Gazette Galloway News Westsound (radio) Under the Freedom of Informat...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.3 s.4 s.33 s.33(1) s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-19
Reference
FOI/202200292625
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Recruitment of Ferguson Marine Chief Executive Officer (CEO): FOI Review

David Tydeman: On what date did the recruitment process for the job of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Ferguson Marine begin? How many candidates were (a) approached (b) interviewed for the job of CEO? How were the candidates for the CEO position identified? What criteria was used to shortlist candidates for intervie...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.21(4) s.17(1) s.10 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-19
Reference
FOI/202200283113 Review of 202100266859
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ferguson Marine employment figures: FOI release

How many full-time employees have been employed at Ferguson Marine in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022? How many casual staff have been employed in the same years as above? Detailed breakdown of how much money was spent on wages in each of the years above.

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-18
Reference
FOI/202200292570
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total costs of educating EU students in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many EU students received free university education in Scotland since 2007? 2. What the total cost to the taxpayer is of providing free university education to EU students in Scotland since 2007?

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2 s.4
Published
2022-05-05
Reference
FOI/202200282430
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Preparations and costs of Independence Prospectus: FOI release

In September, the First Minister announced that Scottish Government civil servants would start work on a detailed prospectus for independence (as reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland politics-58478187). On 4th November 2021, I submitted a Freedom of Information request which asked for informat...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-05
Reference
FOI/202200283353
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Service provided by CalMac on the Stornoway to Ullapool run: FOI release

(1) Details of all cancelled services on the Stornoway Ullapool run from 1st September 2021 up to and including 11th March 2022. (2) The total number of vehicles and passengers that were booked onto each sailing from 1st September 2021 up to and including 11th March 2022.

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-05
Reference
FOI/202200287069
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statistics of bicycles, laptops and tablets provided by Scottish Government: FOI release

How many bicycles have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far? How many laptops have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far? How many tablets have the Scottish administration given out to the public, and what cost so far?

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-04-28
Reference
FOI/202200283594
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

AIB Bankruptcy Restricton Orders (BRO) statistics: FOI release

1. How many Bankruptcy Restricton Orders (BRO) have the AiB issued to undischarged debtors since 1st January 2009 and of these, how many have been successfully imposed, both by the Court and the AiB? 2. How many of the BRO’s issued since 1st January 2009 by the AiB have been legally challenged in Court by the debtor up...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.6 s.7 s.8
Published
2022-04-28
Reference
FOI/202200285855
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to ear thermometers: FOI release

“My request follows a previous FOI response (202100258087) on correspondence relating to ear thermometers previously included in Baby Boxes, and the decision to replace them last year. 1. In the e-mail, copied below, which was sent to the Minister for Children and Young People on February 15, 2021, the second sentence ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200272862
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

State pension and benefit payment responsibilities: FOI release

1. The source content and date of the secret cabinet briefing paper from John Swinney Finance Secretary (at the time) that was subsequently leaked. 2. Since 1 January 2012, any briefing papers, communications etc that clarified or otherwise that Scotland, if independent, would be responsible for the payment of pensions...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200281407
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Appointment of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) Chief Executive: FOI release

1. Was this recruitment conducted by an external recruiter, and if so, what were the costs involved in this? 2. How many candidates were considered for this position? 3. Please provide any ministerial briefings or emails to ministers relating to the departure of Mr Hair and the appointment of Mr Tydeman. 4. Please can ...

FOI not held 70 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-05
Reference
FOI/202100265480
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) Trust Deeds and Debt Arrangement Scheme statistics: FOI release

A log of meetings and minutes from the last 12 months between the Accountant and Bankruptcy and the Insolvency Practitioners Association. Number of Trust Deeds advertised vs Number of Trust Deeds Protected per month for the last 12 months broken down by firm. Number of DAS proposed vs Number of DAS approved per month f...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-30
Reference
FOI/202200281103
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to the Into Headship Programme: FOI release

You asked Education Scotland for information relating to the Into Headship Programme. 1. Into Headship was first delivered in 2015, could you please tell me for every year the course has run how many participants embarked on the course and how many completed it? I would like the figures for each year of the programme (...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.7 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-30
Reference
FOI/202200280970
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

National Entitlement Card and Young Persons Free Bus Travel Scheme statistics: FOI release

1. Number of applications for a new youth National entitlement card for free travel. 2. Number of approved applications on first attempt. 3. Average number of attempts for an application to be approved. 4. Average time from an application being submitted to approved. 5. Average help desk response times in relation to t...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.6 s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200282067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Home Energy Scotland funding and delivery targets: FOI release

Information regarding annual funding commitment from the Scottish Government to Home Energy Scotland and its delivery targets. You also asked for information regarding the relationships between the Energy Saving Trust and Changeworks who deliver the programme and how the funding divided between these various organisati...

FOI not held 45 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.27 s.35 s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200276433
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

£500 staff thank you payment statistics for local authorities: FOI release

1. How many people does the Council directly employ who received the Scottish Government “Thank You Payment” that was announced in November 2020? Can you break this down by each of the local authorities? 2. Within the breakdown of local authorities, (answer to question 1) can you please list all the different job title...

FOI not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-16
Reference
FOI/202200284896
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Free bus fares and prescriptions costs in 2021: FOI release

How much did it cost Scotland in 2021 for free bus fares and prescriptions?

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-07
Reference
FOI/202200277192
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 first cases of Omicron transmission in Scotland: FOI release

"The first six cases of Omicron in Scotland were linked to one single event according to the First Minister. Despite this she has failed to or is reluctant to identify what the event was and where it was. Other events where there was Omicron transmission and community transmission have been identified. Please provide m...

FOI not held 45 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100260902
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Requisitioned beds from private hospitals: FOI release

A. How many hospital beds were requisitioned by the Scottish Government from private hospitals during the period 1st April 2020 to 15th December 2021 for use by NHS patients? B. What was the total cost of the requisitioned beds from private hospitals for the period 1st April 2020 to 15th December 2021? C. What was the ...

FOI not held 45 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100265351
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Free school meals statistics for Edinburgh primary schools: FOI release

A breakdown of increase in school meals for primary schools (by each school) across Edinburgh since they became free for P4s and P5s.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200277793
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Funding provided to Barnardo’s Springboard: FOI release

1. How much funding do Barnardo’s Springboard receive from each Councils in Scotland, to provide CEYP [[care experienced young people)] with the TCAC [(throughcare and aftercare)] service they’re entitled to access? 2. How many CEYP access TCAC in each Council area?

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100265836
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

COVID 19 cases linked to nightclubs, football matches & questions on vaccine passports: FOI release

1. When including nightclubs as a location which would benefit from vaccine passports – please detail the number of cases which were forecasted to originate as a result of nightclubs? Please provide this for a specific time period – 12 months. 2. Scottish nightclubs were closed during the pandemic, reopening on 9 Augus...

FOI not held 45 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.16 s.17 s.18 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.3 s.24 s.20
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100240334
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

IT devices and technical support for school pupils: FOI release

How many devices did the government calculate were required to meet this commitment? What is the total projected cost of meeting this commitment? How many devices and internet connections have already been provided, as per this commitment, since May 2021? How will the ‘full technical support’ be provided to users? When...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200275191
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector