Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,641releases indexed
40,480attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5150 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 2 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Disposable and reusable cups purchased by the Scottish Government: FOI review

You requested “How many (a) disposable cups and (b) reusable cups were purchased by the Scottish Government in each month since January 2019, broken down by month?”

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000118975
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018: EIR release

You asked for the following information on CoPLaR: 1) A copy of the findings of the stakeholder steering group that informed the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018. 2) A copy of correspondence between Scottish Ministers, civil servants and steering group members discussing the Code of Practice.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000097672
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to aquaculture practices within the Scottish Aquaculture industry: EIR release

Information regarding aquaculture practices within the Scottish aquaculture industry, specifically: In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was stunned prior to slaughter? In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was not stunned prior to slaughter?...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.3
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000116077
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Further questions pertaining to First Minister’s meeting with Geoff Aberdein: FOI release

In relation to your previous request (FOI2020/00090531) and the inclusion of a reference to a meeting on 29 March 2018 in the remit of the James Hamilton Inquiry, you asked for: (1) Where was this information recorded, such that the Deputy First Minister was able to provide it to Mr Hamilton? (2) When did the Deputy Fi...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.8(1) s.14(2) s.14 s.14O
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100140064
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

HM Fire Service Inspectorate equality mainstream report: FOI release

1.Copies of our last two equality mainstreaming report. 2.The number of employees who have declared a disability. 3.The number of employees who have declared no disability. 4.The number of employees who have declined to answer. 5.Total headcount.

FOI not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000129796
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Justification of granting Underbelly Ltd funds: FOI release

1. All information you can provide all documentation and evidence justifying the decision to provide Underbelly Ltd with £250,000 grant money from the Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund. 2. All information you can provide all documentation and evidence justifying the decision to provide Underbelly Ltd with £200,000 fro...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33 s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000117270
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of charges under Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015: FOI release

1) For each year between and including 2015 and 2019 and the end of the latest quarter of 2020, how many cases involving a charge under the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 or Modern Slavery Act 2015 were brought to court? 2) For each of these cases, please provide an outcome. This can include but...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.1(1) s.4(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000120420
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Funding allocation for Highland schools: FOI release

Information regarding the funding allocation for: - Golspie High School - Wick High School - Thurso High School - Dornoch Academy - Farr High School This was to include: - The per pupil funding allocation for listed schools. - The total allocation of funding per school stated. - How this compares to the national averag...

FOI not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202000118950
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government funded worldwide properties: FOI release

You asked for: Part 1: a. In how many UK Government owned / rented properties (excluding UK) worldwide has the Scottish Government & other Scottish Government funded / financed public bodies / quangos – a presence? b. How many & at what cost are financed directly by Scottish Government & other Scottish public bodies /...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000114270
Directorate
Topic
International, Money and tax, Public sector

The Scottish Government definition of gender: FOI release

“The Office for National Statistics and UK Government bodies have set out their definition of the terms "sex" and "gender" here: https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/environmentalaccounts/articles/whatisthedifferencebetweensexandgender/2019-02-21 Could you please let me know if the Scottish Government is in concurrence with ...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.21
Published
2021-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000116319
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Topics

A breakdown amount of Civil Servants the Scottish Government has employed: FOI release

1. How many civil servants worked for the Scottish Government in each year starting with April 2006 to April 2020. 2. What is the current head count of civil servants working for the Scottish Government as of November 2020. 3. What was the cost of employing civil servants for each year since April 2006. 4. How many age...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20
Published
2021-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000111656
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Human beings as patented GMOs: FOI release

How is it recorded on Scottish Government systems that a Human Being cannot be patented as a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) and that this is enshrined in Scots Law? As with the earlier Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request (now at the Internal Review stage) on the Nuremberg Code, if the Scottish Gove...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-05
Reference
202000120465
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public Sector

Fireworks Review Group costs: FOI release

Details of the total cost of the work of and Report from the Fireworks Review Group, including details of all staff costs, fees and expenses payments made.

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-04
Reference
FOI/202000111737
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Cycling accidents at the A835 and A890 railway crossings: EIR release

You asked for "details of all accidents involving cyclists that have been recorded at or adjacent to the following two level crossings: A835 Garve A890 Balnacra I do not require any personal information but would be grateful to see as much other information as you are able to release, in particular the date/time and ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000122318
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Public body spend on interim staff services framework: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend & margin for each public body between Apr 2018 – Mar 2019 on each Framework

FOI not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000118608
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Questions relating to the Emergency Measures Agreement (EMA): FOI release

1. I've read the EMA agreement and am I right in saying that Abellio actually submitted a budget claim to you and are therefore responsible for planning the perceived staffing requirements and wages bill? 2. Is it true that they were given a £12 million management fee? 3. Also, do you have any direct say in staffing le...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000118111
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The Scottish Government average response time to Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

Broken down per month for the past 3 years: The average time for the Scottish Government to respond to a freedom of information request. (This is the period of time from when the request was received until the response was issued from the Scottish Government)

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000111670
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Longest response time to a Freedom of Information request: FOI release

Broken down by year for the past 10 years (I am happy to receive the information either by financial or calendar year): The single longest wait for a Scottish Government response to a freedom of information request. (This is the period of time from when the request was received until the response was issued from the Sc...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000111675
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Meeting between the First Minister and Mr Geoff Aberdein: FOI Review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request FOI/202000090531 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). You asked: “(1) In the light of the apparent admission to Sky News, does the Scottish Government wish to reconsider its reply of 3 August to the question of whether the First Min...

FOI not held 45 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.8(1)
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000119311 Review of 202000090531
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Victim Notification Scheme complaints and 'asks': FOI release

1. Any complaints received by the Scottish Government regarding the Victim Notification Scheme. Please limit the time period from 1 December 2018 to the present day. 2. The ‘asks’ that were presented by Victim Support Organisations in a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on 28 July 2020 and any details prov...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000109946
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

4G infill programme rental costs associated with new mast sites: EIR release

You asked for: Information for the 35 sites listed on your website which have been acquired and are in build or built. 1. site address 2. agreed rent 3. lease term 4. rent review basis 5. any premium or incentive paid

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000111684
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Questions concerning flu vaccination programmes: FOI release

1. adjuvanted trivalent inactivated flu vaccine (aTIV) to ascertain its exact contents; 2. cell based quadrivalent inactivated vaccine (QIVc), again to know the exact contents; 3. the 'live' attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) as offered to schools; exact contents required. If I have missed any influenza vaccine tha...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.6
Published
2021-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000105959
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions regarding @ScotGovFM and First Minister Twitter accounts: FOI release

A copy of any guidance and/or instructions issued to Scottish Government ministers for their use of both official government and personal social media accounts. If 1. does not answer this point, why the @ScotGovFM account is used so infrequently (during the month preceding this request, October 7 – November 7 it posted...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2021-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000108984
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Topics

Questions concerning scientific evidence, guidelines and statistical information related to COVID-19: FOI release

1. Scientific evidence for face covering guidelines in schools, shops and on public transport; 2. All medical risk assessments associated with face coverings for adults and children; 3. Scientific evidence for all imposed lockdown guidelines since February 2020. 4. Medical risk assessments associated with lockdown meas...

FOI not held 45 score 102 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.6 s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2021-01-26
Reference
FOI/202000082329
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Short-term prison sentences - periods of detention 2015 to 2020: FOI release

1. How many first offenders received short-term prison sentences/periods of detention between 2015 and the present day? 2. How many individuals who did receive short-term prison sentences/periods of detention between 2015 and the present day had previously received community based disposals? 3. How many individuals who...

FOI not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-25
Reference
FOI/202000098638
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector