Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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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VMS data for all of the ICES rectangles in Scotland: EIR release

I would like to request (if possible) fishing VMS data for all of the ICES rectangles in Scotland for the period of Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 (inclusive). Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2024-04-15
Reference
FOI/202400394885
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

EV Charge points on Mull and Iona: FOI release

Previous dataset issued via an FOI/ EIR on 07 February 2022 that you are unable to track through the Transport Scotland published FOI/ EIR responses Further dataset for EV charge points on Mull and Iona for the calendar year 2022 and 2023 if available - to include: List of public access charging points Logs for the p...

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
FOI/202300383397
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Green Freeports in Scotland: FOI release

1. Which Scottish Government ministers and in what role or capacity have they taken part in work relating to freeports? 2. Which UK government ministers and in what role or capacity, did those Scottish Ministers work with? 3. Which third party individuals or organisations have been involved in the creation of freepor...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.1 s.3
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
FOI/202400394747
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

GPs and dentist retirals 2015-2023: FOI release

The average age of GPs that have been retiring each year from 2015-2023. How many GPs have retired before their state retirement age each year from 2015-2023. How many people have retired from a GP role in each year from 2015-2023. The average age that dentists have been retiring each year from 2015-2023. How many dent...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
FOI/202300383009
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Absolute discharges given per year since 2018: FOI release

All offences where an individual was absolutely discharged for the financial years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23. For clarity, please provide a list of offences where an individual has been absolutely discharged and the number of times someone has been absolutely discharged for that offence.

FOI released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
FOI/202300384184
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government departments using AI: FOI release

I would like to know the Scottish Government departments using AI and the ways in which they are doing so. I would like the information to be broken down on a departmental basis with a brief summary of the tasks AI is being used to complete, or assist.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
FOI/202300382289
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internet of Things public contract: FOI release

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information for the Project: Project Name: Internet of Things Reference number: 2023/S 000-005507 Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005507-2023?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Copy of successful tender – we want this info...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
FOI/202400394745
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Temporary prepaid mobile phones purchased by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of burner phones purchased by the Scottish Government since 2014-15, with a breakdown by fiscal year. 2. How many of these burner phones were used by Scottish Government Ministers and how many were used by civil servants and special advisors. 3. The total cost of burner phones purchased by the Scottish ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.15
Published
2024-04-10
Reference
FOI/202400396470
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Financial loss due to fraud and error during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

1. How much money was lost to fraud and error over the course of the Covid pandemic (the years 2020-21, 21-22)? The most recent estimate I can find says it is between £16-32 million but this was from some time ago, so if there is a more precise and more up to date figure that would be greatly appreciated. 2. How much ...

FOI released 70 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2024-04-10
Reference
FOI/202400397677
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Teacher Pension Scheme: FOI release

A list of any Scottish independent schools that have declared their intention to leave the Scottish Teacher Pension Scheme and to enter phased withdrawal.

FOI released 70 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2024-04-08
Reference
FOI/202400401026
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Fire Alarm Regulations 2022: FOI release

Prior to the implementation of the new fire alarm regulations, stipulating the installation of linked alarms, the Scottish Government publicised it's planned implementation through a variety of postings and videos on social media (Facebook) and TV along with articles in the press. Some of the publicity provided url: l...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2024-04-04
Reference
FOI/202400394625
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Contact Centre contracts: FOI release

Information request relating to the organisation’s ICT contracts, specifically around: 1. contact centre contract(s) 2. inbound network services contract (s) The first part of my request relates to contact centre service contracts which could relate to one of the following: 1. Advanced call distribution to control t...

FOI released 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.5 s.10 s.1 s.31
Published
2024-04-04
Reference
FOI/202300388752
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Dog Control Notices and Voluntary Dog Control Notices Statistics for 2022 and 2023: FOI release

Please provide the following information, separately for the years 2022 and 2023 (up to November 2023): For the Year 2022: (1) The number of Dog Control Notices (DCNs) issued for dogs deemed to be "out of control". If available, include data on Voluntary Dog Control Notices (VDCNs) issued within this period. (2) A bre...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-04-02
Reference
FOI/202300387664
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

NHS sick pay: FOI release

When NHS staff are absent on Covid Special Leave are VOLUNTARY excess hours worked by part time staff included in the calculation for sick pay as per Section 14.4 of NHS Scotland terms and conditions?.

FOI released 75 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.14
Published
2024-04-02
Reference
FOI/202300389542
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Waiting Times for Homeless Persons for Permanent Residence: FOI release

The average waiting time for a homeless person in Scotland before being provided with a permanent residence. This data should be broken down by area and county.

FOI released 95 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-27
Reference
FOI/202400393467
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

LGBT+ Helpline Scotland: FOI release

Since the launch of the Scottish Government funded LGBT+ Helpline Scotland in June 2023, how many people, by month, have contacted the helpline to date? Of these people, how many have contacted the helpline specifically for support with conversion practices? Lastly, how many documented calls have been made by those u...

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2024-03-27
Reference
FOI/202400395813
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

School inspection report publication statistics: FOI release

1. The number of school inspection reports published later than 10 weeks after the date of inspection since the formation of Education Scotland. 2. The number of schools to have achieved weak in all inspection categories since the formation of Education Scotland. 3. The percentage of all school inspection reports pro...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2024-03-25
Reference
FOI/202300390487
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Monthly contract costs for Scottish Government mobile phones: FOI release

1) For the following ministers, please provide the contracted monthly contract costs for their Scottish Government mobile for the calendar years 2022 and 2023; 1a) Humza Yousaf 1b) Shona Robison 1c) Angela Constance 1d) Neil Gray 1e) Mairi McAllan 1f) Mairi Gougeon 1g) Angus Robertson 1h) Michael Matheson 1i) Shirley-...

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300389224
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Breakdown of recorded crimes and offences in Scotland: FOI release

A full breakdown of recorded crimes and offences, and clear up rates, for every SGJD crime code for each year since 2013-14, in the format of Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3 of the tables published at this link https://www.gov.scot/publications/recorded-crime-scotland-2022-23/documents/.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-20
Reference
FOI/202300387708
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government hybrid working policy: FOI release

A copy of the policy on hybrid working which was confirmed in April 2023.

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300386749
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Statistics on road accidents and bridge strikes in past 10 years: FOI release

I am looking for information namely statistics relating to road accidents in Scotland, under your statistic page:Scottish transport statisics, the chapter06-road accidents only has figures to 2014. Can you furnish me document that covers 2014 until the most recent findings. I would also like information and statistics...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300379756
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LGBT+ Helpline Scotland Statistics: FOI release

For each of the past 7 months (since June 2023), can you please provide the following? 1. The number of approaches to the National Conversion Therapy Helpline by whatever means (call, email, online chat etc.) 2. The number of different individuals represented by this. 3. The number of those individuals whose cases w...

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2024-03-12
Reference
FOI/202400394011
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Purchases of goods and services between Jan - Dec 2022: FOI Release

I am requesting information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31. What is requested is a list of these payments, ideally in Microsoft Excel format, which contains as much of the following information for each payment as possible. Supplier name Amo...

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-12
Reference
FOI - 202300378624
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) - Age of full-time/retained male firefighters: FOI release

The following data for the number of Scottish male firefighters: whole-time and retained (full-time and duty) for the age brackets and each year between 2000-2020: Table 1: Total number of pensioners (male whole-time and retained firefighters) who are still active. Table 2: Total number of pensioners (male whole-time...

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-12
Reference
FOI/202300382500
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland translation, interpretation and language services costs: FOI release

Please provide me with the following information for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services. Please provide the aggregated total spent by your organisation and then, i...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-07
Reference
FOI/202300391262
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport