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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3,060 matching releases

Sustrans funding: FOI release

Scottish Government and Transport Scotland directly fund Sustrans. I would like to know: Whether this funding is in the form of a grant, loan, contract or some other means? If it is a grant or loan how long the grant agreement will last? If it is a contract, how long the contract will last. If it is not a contract, wha...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-05-20
Reference
FOI/202200295608
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

Information on the Scottish Energy statistics hub: EIR release

You asked for 3 distinct requests in relation to the Scottish energy statistics hub index, asking for: 1) The amount of waste incinerated between 2010-2020 in Scottish incinerators. 2) The amount of energy exported from Scottish incinerators. 3) The CO2 emissions from Scottish incinerators.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3
Published
2022-05-18
Reference
FOI/202200294973
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Support for victims of human trafficking: FOI release

Information on the number of people who have been secured support by Scottish Ministers under Section 9 (3) of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 for such a period as they think appropriate after a conclusive determination has been made by a competent authority (following a referral into the Nat...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.9 s.3 s.20
Published
2022-05-18
Reference
FOI/202200292222
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, 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

Number of devices and equipment lost and retrieved by government staff: FOI release

1. How many devices (laptops, phones, hard drives, USBs, cameras, SD cards, tablets, ect.) have been lost by employees? 2. How many devices were reported lost? 3. Where were these devices reported to have been lost? 4. How many of these lost devices were retrieved? 5. How long did it take for these lost devices to be r...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200285763
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Repair and construction information regarding the M8: EIR release

"Information regarding the M8. Specifically, Could you confirm how much has been spent on repairs to the M8 in the last 20 years, broken down by year? Could you provide the estimated cost for the repairs to the Woodside Viaduct as well as what has already been paid? Could you confirm the current estimate for the lengt...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200291425
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland disposal of fishing gear and marine litter: EIR release

A series of questions regarding the disposal of fishing gear at Scottish ports. You also asked a number of questions relating to a list of vessels which you provided, your list detailed landings into Scottish ports by third country vessels. 1. I note Marine Scotland officers have undertaken 'harbour patrols' and accord...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.1 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200284386
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Money paid to Georope LTD: FOI release

1. In the last 10 years, how much Government money has been paid to Georope LTD in relation to ongoing work at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful? 2. If the information is not held as far back as 10 years, then please can you provide the information for whatever time period this is held for?

FOI not held 40 score 5 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200291050
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to Liberty Steel Ltd: FOI release

I gather that your request may have been submitted following your review of the Charge Code document1007 1517 002 which is available from the following link: Charge - Find and update company information - GOV.UK (company-information.service.gov.uk) You asked for: A confirmation that interest payments have been made ag...

FOI not held 40 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200287680
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Statistics for perjury charges: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Question 1- How many perjury charges have been brought in Scotland in the last 5 years? Question 2- How many perjury charges have resulted in a Court trial in the last 5 years? Question 3- How many perjury charges have resulted in conviction in the last 5 years? Question 4- What...

FOI not held 40 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200298491
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Building and fire safety working group: EIR release

1.Provide the update SG Officials provided on the Single Building Assessment (SBA), including any notes, briefings and slides circulated or prepare. 2. Detail the the make-up of the buildings included in the pilot phase which illustrates the "range of different building sizes and issues to ensure the SBA process is rob...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.25(1) s.6
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200293106
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

UK's offshore wind capacity: EIR release

In a tweet sent on 5th August 2021, Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, make the following statement: “Scotland has 60% of UK's offshore wind capacity and 25% of Europes wind resource.” Please provide the analysis and data which justifies this statement.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200292407
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

COVID-19 self isolation grants: FOI release

A breakdown of COVID self isolation grants issued by the local authority on behalf of the Scottish Government. 1. How many grants have been issued (per local authority) since the start of the pandemic until the end of the grant provision in March 2022? 2. What has been the average time taken (broken down on month by m...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.27(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-05-09
Reference
FOI/202200287400
Directorate
Topic
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

Households impacted by the Home Energy Efficiency Programmes: FOI release

Please tell me the number of households impacted by the Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland (HEEPS), for the years (i) 2016/17, (ii) 2017/18, (iii) 2018/19, (iv) 2019/20, and (v) 2020/21, broken down programme and by local authority area.

FOI not held 40 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-05
Reference
FOI/202200285189
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, 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

Households Warmer Homes Scotland surveyed and delivered energy efficiency measures to: FOI release

Please tell me the number of households Warmer Homes Scotland has (a) surveyed and (b) delivered energy efficiency measures to, for the years (i) 2016/17, (ii) 2017/18, (iii) 2018/19, (iv) 2019/20, and (v) 2020/21, broken down by local authority area.

FOI not held 40 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-03
Reference
FOI/202200284597
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Teacher numbers on temporary appointments and being displaced by newly qualified trainee teachers: FOI release

How many teachers in Scotland are on temporary appointments? In the last 5 years, has there been any cases of teachers being displaced by newly qualified trainee teachers, who are guaranteed a one year appointment? Is the Scottish Government’s funding to local authorities for education a ring-fenced fund that cannot ...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-03
Reference
FOI/202200284255
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

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

Eskdalemuir Rifle Ranges application and approval information: EIR release

1. Copies of the application made by the target shooting club reference DDG 5/5 DG4, and all relevant correspondence; 2. Confirmation that the club approval letter dated 13 July 2017, reference DDG 5/5 DG4, was forwarded to the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland; 3. Details of any amendments to the 13 Ju...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200274221
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector