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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Breakdown of social media spend and influencer information: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on social media influencers on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter in 2017-2021? 2. Breakdown of what the money was spent on in each scenario, I.e how much each post cost, what person was paid, what platform it was published on? 3. Who were the social media influencers th...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200275797
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Accidents and incidents on A1 trunk road and B6438: FOI release

With regards to the A1 Reston Junction you asked "if you could let me know how many recorded accidents there have been at this junction and how much correspondence you have had expressing concerns about the Reston junction?" On 17 January you amended the request and clarified that you would like "a list of known incide...

FOI not held 65 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100262881
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 vaccination campaign on electronic road signs: EIR release

"The following information via a freedom of information request, thank you in advance. Who co-ordinated and/or directed the advertisement campaign to ‘get COVID-19 vaccinations’ on the trunk roads and motorways electronic signs within transport Scotland? Was this ‘vaccination campaign on electronic road signs’ an inte...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200280378
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

A76 from Enterkinfoot to Drumlanrig Castle road junction: EIR release

Information relating to the A76 from Enterkinfoot to its junction with Drumlanrig Castle Road End from 1 January 2021 to date. In particular, we require the information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the detailed roads inspection regime in place and records thereof and any SCRIM or...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.6(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202200271898
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 first cases of Omicron transmission in Scotland: FOI release

"The first six cases of Omicron in Scotland were linked to one single event according to the First Minister. Despite this she has failed to or is reluctant to identify what the event was and where it was. Other events where there was Omicron transmission and community transmission have been identified. Please provide m...

FOI not held 45 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100260902
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Projects supported from Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF): FOI release

You referred to our announcement on 17th December 2021 of 22 projects that will be supported from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) in financial year 2022/23. With regards to all those projects that were included in the announcement, you asked: 1. Can you tell me whether or not there was anything about deliver...

FOI not held 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-28
Reference
FOI/202100266124
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence both to and from Nicola Sturgeon, from 2008-2009, regarding planning and construction of the building and the purchase of the site where the hospital would be built for the new hospital in Glasgow which is now known as The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. 2. Please provide copie...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100265332
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Argyll Ferries progress: FOI release

Following public outcry over the horrendous passenger only ferry service between Dunoon and Gourock, Transport Scotland was given several tasks. In the above context under the Freedom of Information Act please provide the following information: 1. A continuous improvement plan was supposed to be put in place. From ince...

FOI not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.6 s.7 s.8
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100264325
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Requisitioned beds from private hospitals: FOI release

A. How many hospital beds were requisitioned by the Scottish Government from private hospitals during the period 1st April 2020 to 15th December 2021 for use by NHS patients? B. What was the total cost of the requisitioned beds from private hospitals for the period 1st April 2020 to 15th December 2021? C. What was the ...

FOI not held 45 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100265351
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Free school meals statistics for Edinburgh primary schools: FOI release

A breakdown of increase in school meals for primary schools (by each school) across Edinburgh since they became free for P4s and P5s.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200277793
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Information regarding community benefits: FOI release

You asked for the following information, for each of the last three years: 1. The £ value of the community benefits delivered - based on the relevant procurement spend in each year (I appreciate the requirement to consider community benefits is only relevant to contracts over £4M) 2. A breakdown of these benefits by th...

FOI not held 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 6 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100260979
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Funding provided to Barnardo’s Springboard: FOI release

1. How much funding do Barnardo’s Springboard receive from each Councils in Scotland, to provide CEYP [[care experienced young people)] with the TCAC [(throughcare and aftercare)] service they’re entitled to access? 2. How many CEYP access TCAC in each Council area?

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100265836
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

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

IT devices and technical support for school pupils: FOI release

How many devices did the government calculate were required to meet this commitment? What is the total projected cost of meeting this commitment? How many devices and internet connections have already been provided, as per this commitment, since May 2021? How will the ‘full technical support’ be provided to users? When...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200275191
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Evidence of engagement for organisations receiving equality intermediary body funding: FOI release

With specific regard to the Scottish Government's 'Equality funding: national and intermediary bodies', what evidence does the Scottish Government require that organisations are engaging and consulting with the communities whose interests they claim to represent? Since 2007, how many intermediary bodies has the Governm...

FOI not held 40 score 12 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200274944
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Estimate of prison population: FOI release

1. The estimated proportion of the sentenced prison population that is classified as a ‘short-term’ prisoner – that is to say they were sentenced to less than four years. Please provide the latest estimate the Scottish Government holds and if the Scottish Government holds a numerical estimate of this prison population ...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200274134
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, 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

Counselling providers for secondary schools: FOI release

A list of who the school counselling provider is for each secondary school in Scotland.

FOI not held 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200270148
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Accidents occurred on A78 between Wemyss Bay and Largs: FOI release

Regarding the section of the A78 between Wemyss Bay and Largs, you asked for "how many accidents have occurred in the last 12 months."

FOI not held 40 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200276469
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Average number of cars per household statistics: FOI release

"I am looking for data trends regarding the average number and cost of cars per household for Scotland in the time period between 1990s – present. Also is there any forecasting data for EV purchases/growth in Scotland up to 2030?"

FOI not held 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100261821
Directorate
Topic
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

Information regarding ScotRail Chief Operating Officer: FOI release

I wish to make an FOI request. Scotrail has announced a new chief operating officer for when the train operator becomes a public body. The appointment was made for this public body which is controlled by the Scottish Government. I have a number of questions below which were not answered in the past week. ScotRail annou...

FOI not held 45 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.60 s.8 s.3 s.17(1) s.5 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100267154
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Culture and Major Events funding: FOI release

Information in relation to the recently announced £65 million for culture and major events: The name and sector of each individual organisation receiving funding The amount of funding each organisation is receiving Whether each source of funding is a grant or a loan Any cost-benefit analysis conducted for each grant, ...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200270427
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Various questions relating to Covid-19: FOI release

1. The number of people who have died (as a result of Covid-19) in Scotland in each of the following age groups: a) 0 - 9 up to the day before the 10th birthday b) 10 - 19 up to the day before the 20th birthday c) 20 - 29 up to the day before the 30th birthday d) 30 - 39 up to the day before the 40th birthday e) 40 - 4...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.17(1) s.33(1)
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202100268254
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector