Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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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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

Details of the Scottish Government Dalzell agreement: FOI release

Details on the Scottish Government's Dalzell agreement, specifically: On what date concerns regarding the indemnity were first raised with Ministers. What (i) legal, and (ii) external advice has the Scottish Government taken on the effect or legality of the indemnity. What, if any, assessments it has made on financial ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202100267443
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination wastage statistics: FOI release

1. How many doses of Astra-zeneca vaccine have been wasted since the vaccine programme began? 2. How many doses of Moderna vaccine have been wasted since the vaccine programme began? 3. How many doses of Pfizer have been wasted since the vaccine programme began? 4. Why has Public Health Scotland stopped publishing this...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200275793
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments: EIR release

Information concerning ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments associated with farmed salmon ova, smolts wrasse and lumpfish. The exact specifics of the request are contained below under the response section with answers provided appropriately. 1. Is Marine Scotland Science being hired privately by sa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.5 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100259890
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Care experience young people in Highland: FOI release

1. How many Care Experienced Young People in Highland have committed suicide since 2005? 2. How many CEYP [(care experienced young people)] in Highland have died since 2005? 3. How many girls in Highland’s care homes became pregnant since 2005? 4. What percentage of Highland’s care experienced children remain in school...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100265864
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Vaccination for unpaid carers: FOI release

1. The amount of people who became eligible for covid vaccine and subsequent boosters because of their status as unpaid carers. 2. To this date, the amount of people, who under that title of unpaid carers, have been vaccinated.

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200273245
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census 21/22: FOI release

A series of questions, and for information, with regards to the Health and Wellbeing Census. These are dealt with below. What age children are targeted by the census? You also asked for: 1) A full copy of the census. 2) A copy of the ministerial sign-off of the census. 3) A copy of senior civil service sign-off of the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.7 s.8 s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100260600
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Low Emission Zone support fund: EIR release

1. How many of the vehicle grants (£2000 cash grant to incentivise disposal of a non-LEZ compliant vehicle) have been awarded in total? 2. How many of the vehicle grants (£2000 cash grant to incentivise disposal of a non-LEZ compliant vehicle) have been awarded in the Aberdeen city & shire LEZ catchment area? 3. How ma...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200273815
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Recruitment of ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

Regarding the recruitment of Mrs Joanne Maguire as ScotRail Trains Chief Operating Officer 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 minis...

FOI not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100266556
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deaths in Scotland attributed to Covid-19: FOI release

1. How many deaths in Scotland can be attributed to COVID 19 only. As in these deaths have no other explanation or comorbidities or underlying health issues. 2. I would also like to know the average age of these deaths where COVID was the only explanation of death.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.2 s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200274544
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Number of cases reported of intimate images: FOI release

Numbers of reported cases and outcomes on the following crimes for the year 2021 (Jan-Dec): Disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress under Section 2 of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016, where the victim is 18 or over Threats to share private sexual images, ...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.69 s.21
Published
2022-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100266560
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government employees working from home: FOI release

1. How many Scottish Government staff members at St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, were working from home by 30th March 2020? What percentage of the total St Andrew’s House workforce did this represent? How many Scottish Government staff members at St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh, were working from home by 8th November 2021?...

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100263800
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Treatment for long Covid: FOI release

1. How many people are being treated by the Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital for Long Covid in the period ending September 2021? 2. Has the Scottish Government any plans to set up Long Covid clinics to help people who have been diagnosed with this condition? 3. How many people are estimated to have lost their jobs as a res...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.2
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202200269729
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government compliance with specific acts: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish government comply with the bill of exchange act 1882?? 2. Does the Scottish government have the slavery act 2015 in its policy?? 3. Is the council tax a lawful contract or a legislative statute?? 4. As a sovereign scot see treaty of Arbroath confirmed by first minister Nicola.Sturgeon.msp@parliamen...

FOI not held 45 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) s.2
Published
2022-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100242704
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communication and costs of work with Stripe Agency: FOI release

1. Copies of communications between the Scottish Government and the Agency called ‘Stripe’ in the last 12 months. 2. Details of the costs to the Scottish Government relating to the work carried out by Stripe for St Andrew’s Day. 3. Any other costs to the Scottish Government relating to Stripe in the last 12 months.

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.12
Published
2022-02-01
Reference
FOI/202100259036
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Work from home patterns: FOI release

The number of employees in your organisation and, of these, the number able to perform their work remotely (i.e., not those who are front-line workers) and the number who have started returning to in person work. Number of Employees Of which are able to work from home? Of which have returned to the office on a regular...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.8 s.7 s.2 s.3
Published
2022-02-01
Reference
FOI/202100259543
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding complaint made by Alex Salmond: FOI review

I previously sent an FOI regarding an allegation that the name of a complainer had been revealed to Mr Geoff Aberdein by a senior Scottish Government official. A complaint had been made about this by Mr Alex Salmond, and I asked a series of questions regarding this. It is only recently that I have been made aware throu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.21(4) s.1 s.2 s.26 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.6 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-31
Reference
FOI/202100254262 review of 202100244471
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI release

The grant to the Scottish Rugby Union of up to £15 million offered by letter dated 20 January 2021 from the Active Scotland Division of the Scottish Government's Population Health Directorate was conditional and contained certain feedback and reporting requirements, in light of which I request the following information...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-31
Reference
FOI/202100258646
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

R100 and R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) programme: FOI release

1. As of 24 November 2021, precisely how many properties are eligible for being covered under LOT 1 of R100 within the Highland Council region? 2. As of 24 November 2021, how many properties within the Highland Council region have been connected via fibre to the premises (FTTP) through the R100 programme? 3. As of 24 N...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.5 s.9 s.12
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100259495
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information pertaining to weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions: EIR Review

Can you confirm whether or not you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? If so, can you please explain how you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? Can you please share the outcomes of this consideration during ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.15(2) s.16(3) s.1 s.2 s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100245207
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Renewable electricity use in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information and associated data which supports the statement from the First Minister that almost 100% of the electricity we use in Scotland comes from renewable sources. 2. Information/data for when electricity demand in Scotland is met only with electricity generated from renewable sources. 3. When the provisional ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100253288
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland IT information: FOI release

1. The total spend so far on IT Systems at Social Security Scotland not including staff costs. 2. The names of any providers or contractors who provide IT to Social Security Scotland and the dates on which they began doing so. 3. The total number of staff employed in IT roles. 3a. The cost of employing these staff.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3A
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100256296
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

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

Domestic abuse complaint statistics: FOI release

The following information for the 24 months to 31st August 2021, broken down by gender: How many complaints of domestic abuse were received by Police Scotland? How many of the accused were charged by the police? How many of the accused have been prosecuted in court? How many of the accused are still waiting for court ...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100258052
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: EIR review

1. Details of the time delays now operating at the Springholm A75 eastbound and westbound entering and exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding approaching vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If this delay varies according to signal approach location, t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.7 s.6 s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.10(4) s.17(1) s.16
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100251313 review of 202100242248
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport