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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Communications staff and social media spend: FOI release

The total pay bill for Scottish Government press and communications staff in 2007/8, 2011/12 and 2016/17. The number of FTE staff in press and communications roles for the previously mentioned years. Spending on social media advertising for the same years.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the Deputy First Minister's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta (Liberty House) on December 18, 2016: 1. A list of who was in attendance at the ministerial engagement2. Where the meeting/dinner took place3. The cost of the dinner and who paid for it4. All briefing papers prepared for the m...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sgian Dubh and other knife related offences: FOI release

Q1) Has there been any knife-related offences over that period where the weapon involved was a Sgian Dubh? Q2) The number of incidents per year involving a Sgian Dubh, and specifically, what years. And also, for contextualising the above numbers: Q3) The total number of knife-related offences per year over the same ...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Road warning signs on A82: EIR release

"Our client was involved in a serious accident on 24 February 2017 on the A82, at Luss. We understand that Transport Scotland may be responsible for the maintenance of the section of the A82 at Luss. In the circumstances we would respectfully request that you provide us with the following information: 1. Any informati...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SG lost or broken electrical equipment: FOI release

How many laptops has the Scottish Government lost, broken or misplaced in each of the last three financial years? What is the total cost in each year? How many smartphones/tablets has the Government lost, broken or misplaced in each of the last three financial years? What is the total cost in each year? What is the mos...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pharmaceutical company procurement and NHS: FOI release

1. The original request asked for 'a list of the pharmaceutical companies blacklisted by NHS Scotland that have manufacturing practises that contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance'. 2. The original request asked for 'details of the procurement of any pharmaceuticals, especially antibiotics, from Aurobind...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Certified weed control pesticide spraying in Renfrewshire: EIR release

A list of all individuals, companies or contractors based in Renfrewshire who hold certificates allowing them to carry out weed control pesticide spraying using a tractor and spray boom.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles: FOI release

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles 51F0 and 51F1 period 2016; statistical rectangle 43F1 period 2007 to 2010 and statistical rectangle 42F1 and 43F2 period 2007 to 2016.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Farmed cleaner fish utilised by Scottish aquaculture sector: EIR release

1. How many individual wild wrasse and wild lumpsuckers were inputted to Scottish salmon farms for use as cleanerfish in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. 2. For each year's total number, what are the percentage of different wild species of cleanerfish used, ie a breakdown of the total number by species: Labrus berg...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.3 s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Offshore wind and marine renewables health and safety: EIR release

"… all health and safety breaches must be reported to yourselves and Scottish Ministers, then please provide, under the FOI, a copy of such report. Further to this, I'm also advised that the aforementioned lidar device broke anchor and ended up in Collieston Bay. Once again, another serious breach of health and safety ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Stop skipping on services between Edinburgh and Glasgow: FOI release

My request relates to the number of times, since November 2016, that Scotrail have invoked the practice of "stop skipping" during rush hour in order for them to meet their performance targets. Specifically, I'd like to have the following details supplied, in electronic format if possible: The number of services betwee...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence meetings s.5
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scotrail Edinburgh to Tweedbank cancellations, delays and complaints: FOI release

How many cancellations and delays have there been on the Scotrail Edinburgh to Tweedbank and vice versa journey since the line reopened? How many complaints have been received with regards to the above service since it was reopened?

FOI not held 40 score correspondence meetings
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Expense account of First Minister 2014-2016: FOI release

The full and detailed expense account of the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon (SNP) for the periods 2014 – 2015 & 2015 - 2016 The full and detailed expense account of the Member for Govanhill, Glasgow, Mrs. Nicola Sturgeon (SNP- MSP) for the periods 2014 – 2015 & 2015 - 2016 The full and detailed expense account of all ...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Invitation to Tender by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd: FOI release

Electronic copies of all technical and commercial bids received in relation to the Invitation to Tender, which was run by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited in November 2016. Reference to the tender which was available on https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ was CMAL0155 – Marine Evacuation Systems MV Hebrides ...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.17 s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A breakdown of spending on taxis 2014-2017: FOI release

A breakdown of the Scottish Government's spending on taxis for the past three financial years, including which companies were used.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SG's spend on Uber fares and taxis 2014-2017: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on Uber fares in each of the last three financial years How much has the Scottish Government spent on taxis in total in each of the last three financial years

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of all primary, secondary schools, colleges, academies: FOI release

A list of all primary, secondary schools, colleges, academies, Free schools, special schools and Independent Schools in Scotland. Information to include Establishment Number, URN, LA (name), DCSF School Number, Establishment Name, Type Of Establishment (name), Statutory Low Age, Statutory High Age, Gender (name), Addr...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17 s.25(1)
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Sick days taken by teachers and reasons why: FOI release

Information relating to the number of sick days taken by teachers this year and reasons why. I note you are particularly interested in depression, anxiety and stress related categories. A five year breakdown for 2012-2016. A breakdown by primary and secondary schools.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Exclusions handed out to pupils this year: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the number of permanent and fixed period exclusions handed out to pupils this year, with reasons for the exclusion. An annual breakdown from 2011-2017. A breakdown by region and age.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Complaint at George Watson's College: FOI release

Copies of all documents, communications, and other information about your family or your case/complaint to George Watson's College and/or Merchant Company Education Board held by the Minister(s) or within related parliamentary administration systems since 16 November 2015. These might relate to interactions with or in...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Salary of all state head teachers: FOI release

Information relating to the salary of all state headteachers, with a regional, gender, ethnicity breakdown: A breakdown by secondary/primary. A historic breakdown going back five years, if possible.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Data about George Watson's College: FOI release

All data from any source or discovered by any means about George Watson's College that is held in any form by Education Scotland, including by HMIE, the Registrar for Independent Schools, Education Ministers and their office or any other internal division, agency, or representatives of any kind.

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector