Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Ministerial pay: FOI release

1. The total ministerial pay bill from 2010/11 to 2020/21. 2. Internal Scottish Government correspondence on ministerial pay in 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21.

FOI unclear 80 score 287 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000103809
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine certificates application issues: FOI release

1. How many people failed to download their Covid vaccine certificates via the new app in the period between Thursday launch and Saturday lunchtime, compared to those who were successful? 2. How many people failed to get a paper version or PDFs of their Covid vaccine certificates in the same period, compared to those w...

FOI not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100245255
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Total advertising spend on the Redress Scheme: FOI release

1. How much has been spent by the goverment in advertising for survivors world wide to come forward to apply for the redress scheme. 2. Where have you advertised give examples? 3. If you havent advertised allready why not? 4. What is the maximun you will spend and why? 5. Have you ever thought of adding a small advert ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100258824
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Report of the consultation regarding proposed Covid-19 Public Inquiry: FOI release

1. What progress has been made on the creation of the Report on the consultation exercise on the Aims and Principles Paper? 2. Has the Report been finalised? If not, when is it anticipated that the Report will be finalised? 3. Has the Report been made available to the Scottish Ministers? 4. Have Scotland’s Law Officers...

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28 s.10 s.18(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100254852
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Provision of Interim IT Staff and Interim Professional Staff Services framework: 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. 1. Total spend for each public body between 01 July 2021 – ...

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100257817
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 statistics and testing methodologies: FOI release

“1. If there have been any changes to how tests are being processed? I have confirmation for NHS Scotland that tests for each of the 3 genes are tested up to 40 cycles. This was from an FOI request response on the 29/12 which was originally requested at the start of December 2020. Has the cycle protocol been around the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 114 working days over deadline correspondence s.8(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100133761
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding changes to the appeal process of the SQA: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100213816 1. If the Scottish Government held a consultation process ahead of the changes to the appeals process of the SQA in 2014. If so, please provide the outcome and results of the consultation. 2. Please provide the minutes of any meeting that took place between any Scottish Government m...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 127 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.17(1) s.4 s.7
Published
2022-01-24
Reference
FOI/202100247971 review of 202100213816
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Statistics relating to school inspections: FOI release

Information on schools and school inspections as follows: 1. How many schools are currently rated within each grade of the six point scale (Excellent, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory, Weak and Unsatisfactory). Please provide this information for each Quality Indicator? 2. How many schools have not been inspected for 5 ye...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100260603
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Forgewood Housing community building cost: FOI release

Salaries of all staff on payroll, sickness statistics of all staff and how much was spent on the new community building in forgewood.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100258978
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Breakdown of laptop delivery statistics across local authorities: FOI release

As a follow-up to Parliamentary question: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-andcommittees/written-questions-and-answers/question?ref=S5W-30015, how many of these laptops outlined for 25,000 pupils were ultimately delivered to pupils who required them? Can this be broken down by the number of laptops which were delive...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100259641
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister official meetings on 2 November 2021: FOI release

Email traffic between the First Minister's staff and: The staff of the Prime Minister of Belgium, regarding their meeting on the 2nd of November The staff of EIB president Werner Hoyer, regarding their meeting on the 2nd of November Associates of Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate, regarding their meeting on the 1st of...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-18
Reference
FOI/202100252780
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 booster vaccination on COVID passport app questions: FOI release

1. “Did John Swinney state, on 06/12/2021, that Covid boosters will be included on NHS Scotland Vaccine Passports & App from 09/12/2021? 2. Why has this not happened as at 10/12/2021? 3. When will boosters be added to NHS Scotland Vaccine Passports and App?”

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100263090
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Number of live Blue Badges in Scotland: FOI release

Can you let me know how many active blue badges you have in Scotland and how many people were prosecuted for misusing blue badges last year or point me in the right direction so I can find the data for myself.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100257675
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Late trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh statistics: FOI release

The number of trains in the last five financial years between Glasgow Queen Street- Edinburgh Waverley that have (a) arrived later than 5 minutes than scheduled (b) more than 30 minutes later than scheduled (C) More than an hour late (D) Cancelled completely The number of trains in the last five financial years between...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100260453
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 Various statistics related to vaccine passports: FOI release

1. Can you please provide statistics from Scotland's data to show the impacts that this NPI has had on the spread of coronavirus in the Scottish population? 2. Can you provide statistics of any Scottish coronavirus outbreaks linked to places which have Vaccine passports in place since 1/10/21? 3. Can you please advise ...

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.4 s.20
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100252298
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Preparation of detailed prospectus for independence: FOI release

In September, the First Minister said that civil servants were being tasked to prepare a detailed prospectus for independence. I would like to request under FOI some details about this work: Who is leading this work? What is their job title and civil service grade? How many civil servants are working on this project a...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100261720
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Programme for Government, Public sector

COVID-19 multiple vaccination related questions: FOI release

Question 1: "the government to release the number of medical exemptions granted for the Covid vaccinations?" Question 2: "Your guidance on acquiring a so called "Vaccine Passport" states that a medical exemption cannot be added to that system. This may end up discriminating against people with these exemptions. You als...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100255398
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Carer's Allowance Supplement programme: FOI release

Information on people who have an underlying entitlement to Carer's Allowance and why they are not entitled to Carer's Allowance Supplement. 1. Why has Social Security Scotland decided not to support those carers on Pension Credit with underlying entitlement to carer’s allowance with inclusion to the Carer’s Allowance ...

FOI withheld 55 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100259979
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Freedom of Information (FOI) statistics from 2018 onwards: FOI release

1. The number of FOIs dealt with by the Scottish Government in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 2. The number of FOIs not responded to within the 28 day time frame in a) 2021 b) 2020 c) 2019 d) 2018. 3. The number of FOIs not responded to within 20 days of receiving confirmation following a clarification request a) 202...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(1) s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100256052
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine injury and death numbers: FOI release

The number of injuries treated in hospital from a COVID-19 vaccine, and of those injuries, number of hospitalisations for more than 2 days. The number of deaths from a COVID-19 vaccine. If the new COVID-19 variant of concern Omicron is a cover up for the amount of side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine and if politicians...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100259393
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Engagement and total cost incurred by Scottish Land Commission: FOI release

Total costs incurred by the Scottish Land Commission from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. You also asked for a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and ...

FOI unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100244826
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Government Car Service (GCS) and Ministerial personal car travel expense statistics: FOI release

The amount the Scottish Government spent on the Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). Number of cars in the Scottish Government, Government Car Service in each year from 2010/11 to 2021/22 (to the date of this request). The number of FTE staff working in the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100254965
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS Scotland COVID Status app details: FOI release

1. How many third parties are involved in running the SNHS COVID Status passport app? 2. Who holds the passport/driving license documents once they are uploaded? 3. Who is responsible for verifying the facial ID? 4. Who holds the information gathered on the facial ID? 5. Is the app secure? 6. How much testing was carri...

FOI not held 45 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence s.25 s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100244534
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Management of Public Health Incidents: FoI release

A copy of the 2017 version, Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on the Roles and Responsibilities of NHS Led Incident Management Teams A copy of all correspondence, including relevant attachments, and minutes meetings regarding the decision to update the Management of Public Health Incidents: Guidance on th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100249344
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector