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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7,460 matching releases

Humanitarian aid funding for Gaza: FOI release

'Please advise the amount of financial support provided for Gaza and which body received that financial support'.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-17
Reference
FOI/202300385674
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Sustrans grant restrictions: FOI review

You asked for a review of the request you made under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). In your original request (10 March 2023) you asked to see what restrictions were placed on Sustrans on the use of the grant monies awarded to Sustrans by Transport Scotland. In our response to you of 20 April,...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-17
Reference
FOI/202300353835 Review of 202300346875
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Definition of Protected Marine Areas in Scotland: EIR release

Please define what Marine Protected Areas are in Scotland? As various formats of ‘MPA’s are already being used by the Marine Scotland Directorate, please expand this definition for each different classification? Please supply examples of where and how these different definitions have been used in the marine environment...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.19 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-17
Reference
202300364330
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Second Homes and Long Term Empty Properties statistics: FOI release

Following publication of the Chargeable dwellings - September 2023: data please provide the numbers from CTAXBASE in September 2023, of the: Second Homes Long Term Empty Properties Long Term Empty Properties: 12 months or more Long Term Empty Properties: 12 months or more and where a discount below 10% or an increase ...

FOI unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202300383137
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Education Regional Improvement Collaboratives: FOI release

Details on annual Scottish Government funding provided to each Regional Improvement Collaborative (RIC), including a break down of what that funding was reported as used for.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202300384203
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ferguson Marine, regarding the flying of flags outside the shipyard : FOI release

Copies of any correspondence between the Scottish Government, and Ferguson Marine, regarding the flying of flags outside the shipyard. This should include, but not be exclusive to, the flying of a Union Jack, between September 8, 2022, and today.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
202200320963
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prisons opioid substitution treatments definition: FOI review

An updated dataset of prison opioid substitution treatments at 3 March 2022 – your request was based on an original dataset released as part of FOI reference: FOI/202100230158 and available at gov.scot/publications. As part of your original request you also asked for further information on the following statement: 'Bu...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202200295628 Review of 2202200284849
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Top 10 longest wait for current outstanding FOIs: FOI review

I note the letter from Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport to the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee of 9/5/23 regarding the national care Service Scotland Bill (https://www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/finance-and-public-administrationcommitte...

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202300362734 Review of 202300356999
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Sperm and Egg Donation Campaign: FOI release

The Scottish Government and NHS Scotland have launched the third phase of national activity encouraging people to become sperm and egg donors. You asked for the budget for this campaign.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202300383724
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Staffing and costs regarding Taking a Feminist Approach to International Relations report: FOI release

1. The number of civil servants working on the Scottish Government's report titled: 'Taking a Feminist Approach to International Relations.' 2. The total time needed to compile the Scottish Government's report titled: 'Taking a Feminist Approach to International Relations.' 3. The estimated cost of putting together t...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202300384246
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, International, Public sector

Transport Scotland vehicle fleet: FOI release

The registration, make and model of all vehicles currently in our fleet and all vehicles sold between 14/11/2022 and 05/09/2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202300385027
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Northern Isles ferry fuel costs: FOI release

The cost of fuel used on the Northern Isles ferry service’s Hjaltland, Hrossey, Hildasay and Helliar vessels in the financial years 2022/23 and 2023/24 to date. The projected cost of fuel for the entire 2023/24 year for the Hjaltland, Hrossey, Hildasay and Helliar vessels.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202300384175
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aggregated Quota Gifts statistics: EIR release

"How much gifted back quota was received by Scotland due to vessels failing to comply with the Economic Link to this country?"

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202300385317
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government funding provided to Education: FOI release

Information noted below for the years 2018-2019; 2019-2020; 2020-2021; and 2021-2022. How much funding did the Scottish Government allocate each local authority for the following years? How much funding did the Scottish Government allocate/hypothecate/ringfence for spending on Education for each local authority, in th...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202200313095
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

ACEL percentages for schools: FOI release

The precise percentage scores behind the ACEL data - not just the decile ranges featured on the dashboard. Up to date precise ACEL percentages for all primary schools and the S3 precise ACEL percentages for secondary schools going back to 2016.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202200331121
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

information in relation to a boat trip to the Isle of Rum by Lorna Slater: FOI release

Information in relation to a boat trip to the Isle of Rum by Lorna Slater. Was it the Scottish Government and what was the cost in its entirety? That should include: food; accommodation; taxi services; and any other cost incurred.

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202300359823
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Telephony and Communication Services Dynamic Purchasing System: FOI release

You asked for “I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information for the " UK-Glasgow: Telephony and Communication Services Dynamic Purchasing System ", Notice Reference - GB004553-20222”. 1. Copy of successful tender (by removing confidential information) 2. Scoring tab...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.6
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
FOI/202300381979
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Short term lets definition: FOI release

You asked for: Under FOISA 2002 can you please provide the following info which I cannot find online: 1. Can you confirm whether the word "mandatory" is used in a legal sense conforming to the legal definition of the word "mandate" and, if not, by which definition is the word "mandatory" used if not in a legal sense. 2...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.6 s.16 s.2 s.19
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
FOI/202300382769
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Frameworks for Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services: FOI release

The information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between 01 April 2023 – 30 June 2023 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on t...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
FOI/202300377571
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Cost of Interim Care home placements: FOI release

To confirm whether the fees paid for interim care home placements funded by the Scottish Government https://www.gov.scot/publications/interim-care-placements-uptake/ were the same as the rates specified in the National Care Home Contract (less any "client" contribution where applicable). If not, what fees were paid for...

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
FOI/202300385592
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Economists consulted on rent controls: FOI release

“Were any economists consulted on the Scottish Government’s “New deal for tenants - rented sector reform proposals” consultation document?” “If so, which economists were so consulted?” “In particular, were any economists consulted on the proposals on rent control, framed in the media as “closing the rent control loopho...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
FOI/202300383615
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Criteria provided in order to make initial candidate selection for Director General Net Zero post: FOI release

In relation to your application for the Director General Net Zero post, in which you request the Scottish Government confirm what criteria were provided in order to make initial candidate selection. You also asked what provisions were agreed with the recruiter for candidates with communication challenges; if technology...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202200330675
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding provided to Columba 1400: FOI release

The total amount of money Sottish Government have given the organisation Columba 1400 and details of what it was for (where over tender thresholds, details of tender documents associated). Years requested: 2018-2022.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202200335405
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Short life working group: FOI release

A copy of all minutes of meetings of the short life working group. An explanation of the amount of input each member of the reference group had into the short life working group. This could for example be the number of emails sent to the working as referenced in your reply to my previous FOISA request. You state that "...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202300336725
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector