Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Correspondence sent/received by Head of Offshore Renewable Policy: EIR release

Please provide all email correspondence sent or received by the Scottish Government’s Head of Offshore Renewable Policy, 1st October 2020 - date, relating to the question of Scotland’s share of Europe’s wind energy potential. In any email correspondence you provide in response to this request where names are redacted,...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202300337944
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Masks in communal areas of schools: FOI release

The exact criteria (eg Covid case or hospitalisation rates, rates of vaccination) that need to be met before our children will no longer be asked by the Scottish Government to wear masks in communal areas of schools. Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the EIS, where the continuation of the...

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
202200291629
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland - Information on emission targets, Corporate Policies and plans: FOI release

Firstly, we are interested in Public Bodies’ targets for business travel: 1. Do you have a target to cut emissions from air and/or business travel? If so, please share information about any target(s) you have (e.g. description of the target, when the target was adopted, timeline to meeting the target). Secondly, we a...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.4
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
FOI/202300374850
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Place for Everyone Funding: FOI release

In the reply to the latter request, dated 10 May 2023, I was told that ‘the Scottish Government does not have some of the information you have requested. This is because the financial year 2022-23 is still being finalised and figures will be available once the Accounts are finalised in July 2023’. Accordingly, I would ...

FOI released 70 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-13
Reference
FOI/202300376654
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ferguson Marine spending since Scottish Government takeover: FOI release

How much the Scottish Government has spent in the Ferguson Marine yard since the Scottish Government took it over.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202300339354
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contracts awarded through the quick quote award process: FOI release

Provide a list of all contracts awarded through the quick quote award process over the last three years. In each case, please provide the title of the contract, value of contract, name of provider, and the number of quotes received.

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200297191
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FM offshore wind business breakfast: FOI release

On 4th November 2021, Nicola Sturgeon tweeted this: Good to speak at the Offshore Wind business breakfast on energy day at #COP26 - I set out Scotland’s ambitions to increase offshore capacity, provide greater certainty to investors and strengthen the supply chain opportunities as part of our just transition https://...

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200301392
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Budget for a Independence Referendum: FOI release

How much the budget is for the Independence Referendum? By how much it was reduced alongside other department budget cuts?

FOI released 75 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200329363
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial involvement in court cases: FOI release

How many other court cases, along with your Ministers, involved yourselves with court cases?

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300339792
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding to Sustrans, Bike for Good, and road safety charity Brake: FOI release

How much funding was provided (or will be provided) by Scottish Government to Sustrans, Bike for Good, and road safety charity Brake, in each financial year between 2018-19 and 2023-24 and that this can be individually or as part of a partnership with a local council or other partner?

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300349815
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Corran Ferry information: FOI release

When did the Scottish Government know that the Corran Ferry would be required to be out of action until at least the end of May 2023? What date has the Scottish Government requested for that the MOD begin temporary support for the Corran Ferry, while the permanent ferry is out of action? What date has the Scottish Gove...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300354901
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Up to date list on School contact and other information: FOI release

Schools Email Address Phone Number Address (number, street, town/city, postcode) Website Other Contact Details Local Authority Code Local Authority Name Establishment Number Phase of Education Number of Students Trusts School Sponsors Ofsted Last Inspection Ofsted Rating School Region Urban/Rural Status Name of Headtea...

FOI released 70 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300358248
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

20 mph Task Force Group: FOI release

The terms of reference of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The reporting timetable of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group. The meeting schedule/frequency of the Scottish Government's 20 MPH Task Force Group and whether its agendas and minutes of meetings are to be in the public domain or...

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300355572
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Telecoms networks: FOI release

Contract 1 - Telephony/Voice Services (Analogue, ISDN VOIP, SIP etc) Telephony/Voice Services Provider- Please can you provide me with the name of the supplier for each contract. Telephony/Voice Services - Contract Renewal Date- please provide day, month and year (month and year are also acceptable). If this is a roll...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300340542
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GlobalScot statistics: FOI release

The total number of GlobalScots for each year since it was established. The total number of participating businesses with GlobalScot network for each year since it was established.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358914
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Agricultural Wages Board payment data: FOI release

Information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2022-01-01 and 2022-12-31.

FOI released 70 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300379667
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Updated report covering NHSScotland's state of assets/facilities/estate: FOI release

Up to date information on property/estate assets and facilities for each of the NHS Boards in Scotland. The most recent Property and Asset Management Strategy (PAMS) report for each Health Board. Information on capital expenditure on buildings, facilities and equipment for each Board for the last available financial ye...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300337674
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Devices deployed and service planning: FOI release

Information on devices deployed and service planning, and provided a questionnaire.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300362504
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of multi-functional devices and photocopiers in Scottish Government: FOI release

Details of your current contract covering reprographics/print arrangements as follows: Number of MFDs (Multi-functional devices) & photocopiers at the Scottish Government Name of incumbent Start/end date of contract. If this is a call off arrangement, please advise when you expect to revisit the marketplace Details of...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200329706
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A breakdown of funding provided to each local authority to support delivery of free personal care under Frank's Law: FOI release

You asked for: A breakdown of funding provided to each local authority to support delivery of free personal care under Frank's Law in each financial year since 2019. The number of people aged under 65 who were receiving free personal care under Frank's Law in each financial year since 2019.

FOI released 75 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300359552
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Investment Zones in Scotland: FoI release

All correspondence relating to the awarding of ‘Investment Zones’ in Scotland – for the avoidance of doubt this would include correspondence from and to ministers, Cabinet Secretaries and Scottish Government Officials. Relevant ministerial meeting dates and diary extracts for those meetings and calls where the process ...

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300367750
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Information relating to Options Appraisal Report: FOI release

The following information with regards to the 'Options Appraisal Report', published on the Scottish Government website on 25th July 2023. Breakdown of scoring for the 8 neonatal units that were scored in the Options Appraisal Report, using the short list criteria, to better understand the 5 units which were selected a...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300376760
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Money awarded to Sustrans each year since 2015: FOI release

How much money, either as grants or contracts, has been awarded to Sustrans each year since 2015.

FOI released 70 score 13 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-10-31
Reference
202300350761
Directorate
Topic
Public sector