Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 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) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 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 3 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 962 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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7,405 matching releases

Information relating to sportscotland: FOI release

Total costs incurred by sportscotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and officerunning costs. (Part 1) I would also like a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100244979
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Data regarding inpatient and diagnostic testing: FOI Review

Data used to support figures highlighted by the First Minister in a statement made at First Minister's Questions on 23 September.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100247513 Review of 202100242215
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Total amount of money spend on building council houses: FOI release

The amount of money spent on building council houses since 2016, broken down by calendar or financial year depending on how the records are held.

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-12
Reference
FOI/202100248823
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Cost of recruitment agencies for civil service jobs: FOI release

Since 2010, the annual cost of hiring external recruitment firms for civil service jobs, broken down by directorate. I'm looking for any spend on recruitment agencies by the Scottish Government, for the recruitment of any type of staff, temporary, permanent or otherwise. We have interpreted your request in the follow...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-11-12
Reference
FOI/202100245076
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic

Staff assigned to the Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division: FOI release

The number of members of staff assigned to the Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division. The job title and salary of each member of staff assigned to the Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division. The duration of the assignment to the Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division, in months and years. The date th...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-12
Reference
FOI/202100244380
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding McInnes Committee: The summary Justice Review Committee report: FOI release

Documents from the McInnes Committee: The Summary Justice Review Committee report published in 2004: 1) The first order consultation document in March 2002 and a subsequent. 2) Please Provide the Workshop materials for the workshops of the above committee which took play in March 2003 in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242325
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Total cost incurred by the Cairngorms National Park Authority: FOI release

Total costs incurred by the Cairngorms National Park Authority from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. In addition to a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government minister...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242175
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland policy document on direct measures: FOI release

Please provide any policy documentation, on disclosure of COPFS Direct Measures or Alternatives to prosecution, which states the process or procedure whereby these matters are disclosed on any PVG or Disclosure Scotland (All levels).

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11 s.49(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242288
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Risk Management Scotland: FOI release

(i) the total costs incurred by Risk Management Scotland from 2014 to the present day, including all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and officerunning costs; and (ii) a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Se...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100244833
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information on the export from Scottish Ports of shipping containers: EIR release

Please provide information on the export from Scottish Ports of shipping Containers in TEUs: 1. Total TUEs [sic] exported by ship from Scottish Ports 2. Total TUEs [sic] exported by ship from Grangemouth 3. Total TUEs [sic] exported by ship from Greenock

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100247038
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LIFT Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE): FOI release

Figures on uptake from 2018 – 2021 using the LIFT Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme to make a purchase on a property, with the figures split into years and into council areas, to include how many applications were made and passports created and how many passports were used to buy a property filtered into areas.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100243734
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Total cost Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh incurred: FOI release

Total costs incurred by the board of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. You also requested a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Govern...

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100244846
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 Testing rates per head of population: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). In accordance with Section 21(4) of FOISA, I have also reached a decision on your request. I have establish the reasons for our failure to respond on time was entirely due to the signi...

FOI unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.21(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100245964 Review of 202100238300
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total costs incurred by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL): FOI release

1. The total costs incurred by Highlands and Islands Airports organisation from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office running costs. 2. A record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministe...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100244588
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 47F1, 49F1 and 50F1: EIR release

I would like to request fishing VMS data for the following ICES Rectangles for the period of July 2021 – September 2021 (inclusive): 47F1; 49F1; 50F1. Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244888
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence received relating to cultural venues: FOI release

1. How much correspondence (letters, emails, or otherwise) has the Scottish Government received from members of the public where the subject of cultural venues such as theatres, music venues, art galleries or otherwise is discussed since 7 May 2021 to the date of response of this request. 2. Please provide copies of an...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100241925
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Funding for National Parent Forum of Scotland: FOI release

Can you advise if and how much funding the Scottish government has paid to the National Parent Forum of Scotland for the financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21. Can you also advise if this body is not registered as a charity why monies are paid and what scrutiny takes place from yourselves?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244128
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for N57° 15’ - N57° 45’ // W1° 30’ - W2° 00’: EIR release

I request VMS data of all vessels that transited through the following area between 01/07/21 15:30 and 03/07/21 15:30Z and again between 14/07/21 22:15 and 16/07/21 22:15 The area is boxed by lat and lon N57° 15’ - N57° 45’ // W1° 30’ - W2° 00’ Please provide details of the VMS reports received from vessels during the ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244859
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Paediatric intensive care beds: FOI release

1. How many paediatric intensive care beds are there currently in Scotland? 2. How many paediatric intensive care beds were there in Scotland on the 21st July 2021? 3. How many of them were occupied on the evening of the 21st July 2021? 4. How many of them were available? 5. Could you supply me with a breakdown of what...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100246240
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Police databases used by Disclosure Scotland: FOI release

The exact Police databases which are used by Disclosure Scotland to establish if they hold any information relating to an individual.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100249774
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Funding to Moray Council: FOI release

How much Moray Council have received in 2020/21 from the safer cycling and waking routes grant?

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100245630
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 vaccine ingredients: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1) Has thimerosal (mercury) actually been tested for safety in human consumption? 2) Being a so called preservative in a vaccine this would be extremely toxic being injected straight into the bloodstream would it not? 3) Who does the checks for vaccine ingredients in Scotland...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244467
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Costs incurred by Community Justice Scotland: FOI release

(i) the total costs incurred by Community Justice Scotland from 2014 to the present day, including all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and officerunning costs; and (ii) a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and Cabinet ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244572
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to Education Scotland's mandated response times: FOI release

Please share with me the total number of unique correspondence cases logged between 1st April 2020 and 31st March 2021 and the percentage of these which were answered on time (only where there is a mandated response time and so this stat will already be tracked and available) for the following areas Data protection re...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100250036
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector