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

Total number of fleet vehicles owned by the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for the total number of fleet vehicles owned by the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000119365
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Total amount of money Scottish Government spent on advertisement with SI Games: FOI release

You asked “How much money has the Scottish Government, or associated government agencies, spent on advertising with the company SI Games (or Sega) and, specifically, its computer games Football Manager 2019, Football Manager 2020, and Football Manager 2021”.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000113076
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Pupil attendance: FOI release

In relation to statistics collected regarding pupil attendance at schools from August 2020 to December 2020, please confirm whether or not pupils who are recorded by schools as being in self-isolation for COVID-19 related reasons are included in the measure 'Percentage of openings showing pupils were not in school beca...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202100134559
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Scottish Governments budget for Scottish ferry fleet: EIR release

You asked for the following information in respect of the proposed new vessel for the Islay route:- 1. The Scottish Government’s predictions and budget provision for the Operating Subsidy for the Scottish ferry fleet for FY 2020/21, and separately, your predictions and Budget Provision for the Operating Subsidy in FYs...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000114931
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Number of individuals who have experienced rough sleeping: FOI release

For the last 5 years: The number of individuals who have experienced rough sleeping broken down by year (presented by an annual or financial year).

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000117635
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Housing, Public sector

Celtic FC Dubai training camp: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government or NHS Scotland give formal approval to Celtic FC undertaking a trip to Dubai for a training camp? 2. If so, how many times did Celtic FC seek that approval and what dates was it requested/approved between 1st Nov 2020 and 2nd January 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202100139502
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Compensation figures concerning ScotRail Delay Repay Scheme: FOI release

May I ask if the number of repay claims is how many claims made overall or how many claims were paid? May I also ask if you could help with completing some of the data from 2018-19, period 8-13, that I have found gaps in please (table below)?

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000117486
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Looked After Children statistics: FOI release

1. How many Looked After Children does Scotland currently have? 2. How many of these Looked After Children are aged between 12 and 15? 3. How many of these Looked After Children are aged under 5? 4. What are the rates of Looked After Children being re homed? 5. What are the numbers of all of the questions above but fro...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000110266
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government stance on Housing Infrastructure Fund: FOI release

A) How much Government funding has been given through the Housing Infrastructure Fund in grants to local authorities and Registered Social Landlords? B) How much Government funding has been given through the Housing Infrastructure Fund in loans to non-public sector organisations? C) How many houses have been built as a...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000111602
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Low traffic neighbourhoods in Scotland: FOI release

Please provide a list of all the low traffic neighbourhoods in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000113063
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Information relating to Tenant Hardship Loan Fund: FOI release

1. The total number of applications made to the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund. 2. The total number of successful applicants to the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund. 3. The total Scottish Government funding that has been given to applicants through the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund. 4. The average amount of funding given per successfu...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000115133
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Housing, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Link Group development costs submitted to More Homes: EIR release

You asked for: "a copy of the development costs submitted to More Homes by Link Group regarding the above site (Ravenscraig Hospital Greenock). This would be in 2017."

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000112188
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Economy, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

Question regarding National Museums of Scotland Trustee appointments: FOI release

“What was the field?” in respect of the National Museums Scotland Trustee appointment round advertised from 16 October 2020 with a closing date for applications of 13 November 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000117384
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

National Clinical Directors and their NHS Scotland employers: FOI release

Will the Scottish Government provide a list of all currently recorded National Clinical Directors together with the records of the individual NHS Health Boards that employ them?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000118679
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Face masks worn by the First Minister: FOI release

Who supplies Ms Sturgeon's face masks, how much do they cost and does she pay for them herself?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-01-29
Reference
FOI/202000131456
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Press Officers: FOI release

1. How many press officers do you employ 2. How many earn more than £50,000 a year 3. How many earn more than £100,000 a year 4. Can you publish all salary bands for press officers

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000112683
Directorate
Topic

Updates on reducing Scottish suicides by 20% in 2022: FOI release

The (intended) implementation date when annual reports (or monthly meeting minutes) will start recording statistical information (e.g. from the Nations Records of Scotland) in the NSPLG's ongoing success in reducing the Scottish suicide rate by 20% in 2022 (from the 2017 baseline). The (intended) implementation date fo...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000111725
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Question relating to Nuremberg Code and Scots Law: FOI release

"How is it recorded on Scottish Government systems that the Nuremberg Code is enshrined in Scots Law".

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.5 s.20
Published
2021-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000108950
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the management of badgers: EIR release

Copies of documents to and from the Scottish Government contained in our correspondence database which covers the management of badgers, including badger control and covering the period 2018 to 2020.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000093548
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Ravenscraig Hospital pre-marketing information funding: FOI release

How much funding did the Scottish Government Health Directorate issue to support the pre-marketing information for Ravenscraig Hospital, Greenock?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2021-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000112190
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 Aberdeen lockdown measures: FOI release

All correspondence between any of the Scottish Ministers or their special advisors and NHS Grampian officials relating to COVID-19 lockdown measures for Aberdeen, including but not limited to any reports provided for decision making. All minutes/agendas and details of meetings held relating to the local lockdown of Abe...

FOI unclear 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-26
Reference
FOI/202000111632
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector