Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,829releases indexed
39,404attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,094partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,094 unclear 7,198 not held 3,060 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4920 s.20 4265 s.34(1) 3577 s.39(2) 3466 s.30 2876 s.17(1) 2768 s.25(1) 2375 s.10(4) 1978 s.11(2) 1565 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1155 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 376 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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 920 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 728 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Information pertaining to Affordable Housing Supply Programme and Rural Housing Fund: FOI release

1. Any internal projections or analysis regarding the Affordable Housing Supply Programme, as well as / including how many affordable homes are expected to be completed each year and by the target date of 2032. 2. Any internal evaluation or projections regarding the success of the Rural Housing Fund. 3. How many applic...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.6 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-21
Reference
FOI/202300367088
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Information pertaining to Local Development Plans and Strategic Development Plans: EIR Release

You asked for information and data regarding Local Development Plans (LDPs) and Strategic Development Plans (SDPs). As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
202300365520
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Appointment of Jamie Hepburn as Minister for Independence: FoI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government from members of the public and outside organisations since March 27 2023 regarding the appointment of Jamie Hepburn as independence minister. 2. All analysis done by the government on the pros and cons of adopting the Euro if Scotland became an independ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300366091
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

HM Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland investigation to Dundee University: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government – including the HM Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland – about the incident where a University of Dundee student posted video footage to social media that prompted an investigation by HMIAS in 2022. Please include all communication, both internal and external, relating to ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300368952
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland call processing times: FOI release

The average waiting time for phone calls to be answered by Social Security Scotland since 2018. Please provide a breakdown by year. The longest waiting time for a phone call to be answered by Social Security Scotland since 2018. Please provide a breakdown by year.

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300370932
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 accident data: EIR release

How many people were killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Inverness to Nairn for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Hardmuir to Fochabers for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372774
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland staff recruitment costs: FOI release

You asked for the following information on staff recruitment costs: Question 1. How many new permanent hires joined your organisation in 2022? Question 2. How many new permanent hires came through external providers in 2022? Question 3. How many team members work in your Recruitment Team? Question 4. What is your time...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300372936
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Angus Robertson's time abroad: FOI Release

You asked for: How many days this year has Angus Robertson not been in Scotland for (up to the date of this FOI?) List all of the foreign trips to countries outside of Scotland he has taken and their dates. The total amount spent on trips outside of Scotland that he has been on? What is his budget for trips outside...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202200331592
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government’s Covid Business Support Funds: FOI release

Whether Loon Fung or Sichuan House on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow applied for any of the Scottish Government’s Covid Business Support Funds. For example any funding received from the Business Support Fund Grants (Small Business Grant Scheme and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Grant Scheme), Hospitality, Reta...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300345878
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland Networking: FOI release

Thank you for your request dated 22 June 2023 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). As your request for information covers a number of discrete questions, your questions will be re-stated one-by-one along with the corresponding response provided for each.

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.2B s.2F s.3B s.3C s.3E s.30 s.12F
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300363304
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fingerprint Inquiry: FOI release

Information in relation to the Fingerprint Inquiry: E-Discovery/Document Review Requirements The volume of data (in GB and item count) disclosed into the inquiry from participants/interested parties. The volume of data (in GB and item count) deemed relevant by the inquiry following review and published into the publi...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300345521
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Laptops/iPads handed out to school pupils in Scotland since the 2021: FOI release

1. How many laptops/iPads have been handed out to school pupils in Scotland since the 2021 promise by the SNP? Breakdown by region and year if possible. 2. How many pupils are there in Scotland in each region that are eligible for laptops? What percentage of pupils in each region have received their laptop? 3. How much...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202300355678
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Highest number of FOI requests made by a single person in one day: FOI release

What is the largest number of FOI requests made to yourselves by a single person in one day, and who made those requests (and in what capacity, e.g. journalist, media, lobbying, campaigner, party researcher)? For each of the years 2023 (so far), 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019, what is the largest number of FOI requests made...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300371085
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Emergency workers act: FOI release

How many people have been charged under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? How many people have been convicted under the 2005 Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act? In relation to question 2, what was the average sentence for these individuals? In relation to question 2, what was the longest sentence for these indiv...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.2(1) s.3(1) s.5(1)
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300372049
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order

Breakdown of Scottish Government employees working from home: FOI release

1. Can you please provide data to confirm the number and percentage of Scottish Government employees who routinely, partly or permanently work from home for the years 2018 and 2022 and 2023 currently? 2) Does the Scottish Government have a policy to encourage staff to return to work based in the office?

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300370126
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Ministerial car costs over last 5 years: FOI release

How much money has been spent overall on the ministerial car service over the last five years with a breakdown by year and what the money was spent on? Full list of ministerial vehicles currently used, including how often they have been used over the last two years. How much money is spent on average per every minister...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369293
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Guidance and protocol of abortions: FOI release

1. The number of persons born alive as a result of termination (abortion) in NHS facilities in Scotland, annualised between 2018-2023 inclusive. 2. The median age in weeks of persons born alive as a result of termination (abortion) in NHS facilities in Scotland, annualised between 2018-2023 inclusive. 3. The median per...

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300372609
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

RESAS research on Isle of Rum: FOI release

You asked for RESAS' upcoming research on the Isle of Rum. Specifically, you have asked the following questions: Can the RESAS provide the methodology for this type of Delphi Study and state the minimum sample size for this methodology. Has the RESAS conducted any research elsewhere using the Delphi method and please ...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.1 s.34(5)
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
202300368651
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fish farms and fish processing sites information: EIR release

You asked for information relating to fish farms and fish processing sites in Scotland with specific reference to animal welfare. Your request covered inspections and the inspection process undertaken by Marine Scotland’s Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) as well as other regulators. You also asked for copies of any Farm ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
202300348303
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) Legal costs: FOI release

The cost of any legal advice - either from the Scottish Government's legal directorate or from external advisers/counsel - around the decision to pause the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme. The cost of any legal advice - either from the Scottish Government's legal directorate or from external advisers/counse...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-28
Reference
FOI/202300368376
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Educational support and programmes: FOI release

Whether a £200 per year payment, paid for up to 10 years eligible for 18-25 year-olds with care experience has been developed in Scotland this year as per the Programme for government? Have additional digital devices been delivered to school-aged learner in the 2023-24 school year? If so how many? What preparatory work...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17
Published
2023-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300367089
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial car arrangements March 2023: FOI release

1. Copies of any enquiries from ministers/representatives of ministers on whether the service would be available from the pub on March 23. 2. Any internal discussion within the SG over whether use of the car service for this event would be appropriate, and any responses to ministers/their representatives. 3. Any corres...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300366303
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Developing young workforce (DYW) programme: FOI release

1. What is the annual budget for the Developing Young Workforce programme? 2. How many young people have been placed in jobs and apprenticeships directly through the DYW programme? What percentage is this of the young people population? 3. Does the Scottish government fund the preparation of the online courses availabl...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300365786
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Housing/ Net Zero: FOI release

A number of questions related to new build properties, zero direct emissions heating systems and publicly owned buildings.

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.6 s.20 s.3F s.73
Published
2023-08-16
Reference
FOI/202300364600
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

The King's Scottish Coronation protests: FOI release

Despite being a tiny percentage of the crowd attending the processions associated with H M The King receiving The Honours of Scotland, republican protestors dominated the outside proceedings by virtue of their prominent position and use of a megaphone. This gave a extremely unbalanced and unfair representation of the a...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-15
Reference
FOI/202300365067
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector