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

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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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Money paid to Amazon, Facebook, Twitter and Apple: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government and other government bodies given to Amazon over the last five years? Breakdown by year and what the money was for. How much money has the Scottish Government and other government bodies given to Facebook over the last five years? Breakdown by year and what the money was for. ...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202200331131
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 from faith based representation: FOI release

A list of everyone from faith based organisations who made representations to the Scottish Government or from whom representations were sought by the Scottish Government in regards to the bill either before or during its time in parliament.

FOI unclear 75 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202300337952
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

VMS data 13-15 October 22: EIR release

All VMS data of vessels that transited through the following area between 00:01 13th October 2022 and 23:59 15th October 2022. P1 60°45.0' N, 003°25.0' W P2 60°45.0' N, 002°15.0' W P3 60°10.0' N, 002°15.0' W P4 60°10.0' N, 003°25.0' W

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202200333868
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Public Sector Employment in Scotland Statistics: FOI release

Total Budget: The most recent available data on the total budget allocated to the categories of the public sector. Total Number of Staff: The current count of employees or staff members working within each category of the public sector.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
FOI/202300383043
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Freedom Of Information Act Part 6 of The Transport Scotland Act 2019: FOI Release

I respectfully recorded or not in the terms of the Freedom Of Information Act Part 6 of The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 in terms on pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs to make it easier for local authorities to ensure our pavements and roads are safer and more accessible to all and the date ...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300360030
Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Rent Service Scotland rent increase applications: FOI release

The number of applications to increase rent on a property which Rent Service Scotland received (a) between 6 September 2022 and 31 March 2023, and (b) since 1 April 2023. The number of such applications which were approved (a) between 6 September 2022 and 31 March 2023, and (b) since 1 April 2023. Of the applications w...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300358491
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Windfarms in Scotland with turbine tip height of 180m+: EIR release

Your request is for various information relating to “windfarm records in Scotland for 180m+ turbine tip heights”. It has been dealt with under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). Under regulation 6(1)(b) of the EIRs, we do not have to give you information which is already publicly availab...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.9 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300362531
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition meeting with INEOS: FOI release

Please provide minutes and other available details of Net Zero and Just Transition secretary, Mairi McAllan's meeting with Ineos at Grangemouth as reported in this article in The Herald: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23467468.green-grangemouth-can-grow-economy-amid-ambitious-clean-plans/ This should include ...

FOI unclear 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300352744
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

STPR2 Merchandise and Branding: FOI release

What types of items have Transport Scotland branded with STPR2 (e.g water bottles, mugs, coffee cups, balloons)? How many branded STPR2 items have been purchased by Transport Scotland, broken down by the type of product, and how many have been distributed to people, broken down by the type of product? How much has Tran...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300352038
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Refresher training in data protection: FOI release

The ICO has published information about a consensual data protection audit. The ICO has advised that there is good practice including good refresher training for all staff. Can you please disclose a copy of your refresher training?

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300345230
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Centre for Workplace Transformation and Business Purpose Commission: FOI release

Details of the purpose and remit of the Centre for Workplace Transformation, on what date it will/did launch, how many staff it (a) currently and (b) will in future employ, and what the cost of this project is (i) to date, (ii) will be for the remaining period prior to its launch, and (iii) annually once it is launched...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300357704
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

EBike loans through Transport Scotland: FOI release

The total cost of implementing the scheme, the total of loans awarded, and the total repaid towards these loans since the schemes introduction.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300344063
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Remedy Implementation for Police Pension Scheme: FOI release

The following information in relation to the Police Pension Scheme and Remedy: 1. How much additional resources/staffing have the Government put in place to deal with this additional workload that they themselves have created for the SPPA? (I would hazard a guess at none! however I would prefer a definitive answer). ...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.2 s.20 s.4
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300382202
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Private Sector Rent Statistics: FOI release

On 5th November 2023, Minister for Housing Paul McLennan said this on the BBC Sunday Show: “If you look at the evidence, for example, in rent controlled, looking at rents in England, they are up very similar. Manchester, London, Cardiff are all up very similar aspects as they are in Scotland.” Please provide the evid...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300383763
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Meetings regarding reducing the prominence of exams in future qualifications and assessment models: FOI release

1. What discussions has the cabinet secretary had with the Coalition for Racial Equality Rights and the Anti-Racism Education Programme regarding potential racial bias in teacher marked assessments? 2. What discussions has the cabinet secretary had with the Coalition for Racial Equality Rights and the Anti-Racism Educ...

FOI unclear 50 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300379459
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Refugee and asylum seeker housing: FOI release

Where all the refugees and asylum [seekers] are living right now. i.e. Hotels, hostels, homes etc.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200330518
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Time and date of decision to freeze council tax: FOI release

"On Good Morning Scotland radio programme, the Deputy First Minister, Shona Robison, said of the Scottish Government’s decision to freeze council tax that it was “made in 24 or 48 hours before the speech (First Minister’s speech)” and that it “this wasn’t signed off by Cabinet”. Based on this information, I am request...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300381904
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Board of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited: FOI release

Six questions relating to the Board of Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited: Which office of which organisation is responsible for the choice of a board member position? What criteria are used in making the choice? Are the positions advertised, and if so, where, and when? If they are not advertised, what is the process ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.4
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202300361796
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to environmental study for the bridge at St Madoes/Glencarse: EIR release

I would like to know the date the environmental study started on. What this study entailed, how long did it take and what were its conclusions. I would also like to know how long that study will be good. I would like to know when repair works are due to start and how long they will take. I would like to know what propo...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300384751
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC): FOI release

1. I would like to ask where the information you receive about SRUC 'dealing with' 'dealt with' legacy issues comes from? Which department? 2. Who or which department/organisation then makes sure fair work principles are being adhered to? 3. If the EIS refuse to negotiate or accept mediation who are they or SRUC acco...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300383862
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information pertaining to AECS for Muirburn & Heather Cutting at Tulchan Sporting Estates: EIR release

Information about the AECS for Muirburn & Heather Cutting, received by Tulchan Sporting Estates Limited, roughly around 2016-2021. Please provide: Copies of annual reports submitted by Tulchan Sporting Estates as evidence of having fulfilled the muirburn subsidy requirements, including any maps, attachments or spatial...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 16 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200332470
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fair trade spend: FOI release

Could you please provide data on the Scottish Government’s total annual spend on fair trade goods throughout each of the past two annual accounts? (i.e. data from both 2020-2021 and 2021-2022). Could you break it down by vendor name; whether they were contracted/non-contracted; description of item(s) purchased; and the...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.15(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200328472
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Discussions between First Minister and Glasgow City Council Leader: FOI release

The total list of subjects of topics that were discussed between First Minister Humza Yousef and Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken and Glasgow City Council Deputy Leader Ricky Bell on June 2nd. The total list of attendees at the meeting between First Minister Humza Yousef and Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Ai...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300363675
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector