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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Planning (Scotland) Bill overtime hours and pay: FOI release

A) how much overtime was done by civil servants to do work on the Planning (Scotland) Bill? B) how much money was paid to civil servants as a result of overtime spent on the Planning (Scotland) Bill?

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01531
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Longannet power station closure Fife Council regeneration awards: FOI release

Information on the terms that £2.3m was given to Fife Council to help in the regeneration after the closure of Longannet power station I believe it was awarded in 2017/2018. Also the further £300k of funding given to Fife Council for regeneration of Kincardine.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01426
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Costs incurred for establishment/running of Public Health Reform programme: FOI release

Full costs incurred to date in relation to the establishment and running of Public Health Reform, the Public Health Oversight Board, Public Health Scotland and associated commissions. Full details of any training and team-bonding events held by those involved in these bodies and associated groups in the last year. Full...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/19/01430
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

FMEL contingency options update: information held prior to 30 April 2018: FOI appeal

You asked: “With reference to information contained within FOI/18/01835 - specifically the email dated 30 April 2018 with subject: "FMEL - Contingency Options Update" please provide all information held prior to 30 April 2018 relating to the stated "Contingency Options" including the matter giving rise to the continge...

FOI unclear 75 score 111 working days over deadline correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/18/02868 Appeal
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

From basic hourly pay rate, NHS pay gap figure: FOI release

‘provide a Scotland-wide pay gap figure for the NHS . . . from a calculation of the average basic hourly pay rate [excluding overtime, bonuses or premiums] for all women and men. . . ’

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-09
Reference
FOI/19/01561
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Records concerning possession of illegal drugs: FOI release

You asked for: the number of PVG Scheme Records which included "Other Relevant Information" concerning the possession of illegal drugs for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018. This would include (but not necessarily be restricted to) any "Alternatives to prosecution" or "Direct Measures" issued for drug possession by the P...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2019-07-09
Reference
FOI/19/01495
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Tuition fee loans as standard and lower fee rate courses: FOI release

You asked for the number and titles of courses that receive funding for fees that differ from the normal fee rate for that course, the amount of fees paid and the reason for the difference.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-07-08
Reference
FOI/19/01447
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

SG and Department of Health and Social Care - financial parity meetings: FOI release

You wrote: “I’m aware that there was a telephone discussion with Jackie Doyle Price on the 17th May, but this was only an initial discussion. Today’s date is the 12th June. Therefore can I ask, under FOISA, has there been any further meetings between either Jackie Doyle-Price, the Cabinet office or the Department of H...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-07-08
Reference
FOI/19/01457
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings held by Director Generals with private companies: FOI release

You request asked for ‘in calendar year 2019, please provide a breakdown of all the meetings held by Director Generals with private companies. Please also provide the dates and locations of each meetings’

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2019-07-08
Reference
FOI/19/01395
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payroll changes by ISS UK at Hairmyres Hospital: FOI release

May I please request copies of any correspondence sent or received in the past 6 months by Cabinet Secretary for Health Jeane Freeman to or from the below parties? 1) Callum Campbell, Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire 2) Representatives of ISS who provide facility services at Hairmyres Hospital In particular, I see...

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FOI/19/01529
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

HMP Inverness correspondence and HMP Highland delays: FOI release

i) All correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), since 6 May 2016 between Scottish Government Minister(s), civil servants or special advisors and Scottish Prison Service officials in relation to HMP Inverness regard...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/201900001700
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

FOI/18/03140 further information - Scottish Government Fiscal Resource budget: FOI release

1) Further to your SG FOI/18/03140 release on the "Scottish Government’s fiscal (i.e. excluding non cash) resource budget" with figures of £28,679m for 2010-11 and £26,689m for 2019-20, please provide the detail and calculation for "Scotland’s resource block grant" as in FOI/18/03140 but for the years 2007/08 to 2019/2...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/19/01487
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers in acting ministerial posts in June 2019: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: How many Ministers are in Acting Minister Posts in June 2019? How many Ministers in Acting Posts were made permanent in those posts? How many Ministers remits have been extended in the past two years? How many Ministers remits have been changed in the last two years?

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/19/01541
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland - breakdown of staff: FOI release

You asked for “the breakdown of the staff who work at Transport Scotland. I wanted to compare the numbers who works on road related projects, compared to public transport and active travel”

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2019-07-03
Reference
FOI/19/01549
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Further request from FoI/18/01553 and further correspondence: FOI release

You have requested: Briefing contents: Annex A - Biography Annex B - Summary Annex C - Support for Aquaculture EMFF Annex D - Support for Aquaculture SAIC Annex E - Background to Norwegian Ban Annex F - Correspondence Annex G - Key Stats (In relation to FoI/18/01553) Please also provide any further correspondence f...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-02
Reference
FOI/19/01378
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland expenditure at Village Hotel: FOI release

You asked “Please provide details of each instance of the Village Hotel (7 Festival Gate, Glasgow) being paid by Disclosure Scotland for room/venue hire between 2016 and 23 June 2019. This should include the dates for each hire, the amount paid each time and if possible the reason for the hire”.

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-01
Reference
FOI/19/01502
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Strategy documents on Scottish Government’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department: FOI release

You requested planning a strategy documents relating to the Scottish Government’s ICT Department. You also asked that should the documents not be available that we inform you of when they are expected to be available. 1. ICT/IM&T/IS Strategy- The IT department strategy or plans; highlights their current and future obj...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-27
Reference
FOI/19/01365
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of loan facility to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BiFab): FOI release

In November 2017, Scottish Ministers granted a £15 million loan facility to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BiFab) - company registered number SC213282. This loan facility was subsequently secretly increased to £35 million, fully drawn down and converted in to class B shares in BiFab Limited during 2018. In respect o...

FOI unclear 80 score 107 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-27
Reference
FOI/18/02771 Appeal
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Highest scoring submission under framework agreements for IT/ Professional Staff Services: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the highest scoring quality submission [Harvey Nash Scotland] under the following Framework Agreements; [1] Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services – National [Awarded 29.03.19]. [2] Framework for the Provision of Interim Profes...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence briefings 4 attachments
Published
2019-06-26
Reference
FOI/19/01386
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Measures in place to protect people from governmental abuses: FOI release

1. An explanation of “what measures are taken into place to protect the people from any governmental abuses and oppression” and supply you with references to these laws and documents. 2. Documents on what can be done when government do abuse and oppress the fundamental rights, interests and welfare of the people. 3. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01393
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

Accessibility strategy for education questions: FOI release

You asked for: Which local authorities do not have an accessibility strategy for education in place as of 7th June 2019? Which local authorities have never produced an accessibility strategy for education at all? Was funding given to local authorities to assist them in producing and implementing their accessibility ...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/201900002026
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

City of Edinburgh Council planning application refusals, results at appeal: EIR release

How many planning application refusals, originally refused by City of Edinburgh Council), were successfully overturned on appeal to the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) for the following calendar years of 2017, 2018 and 2019 to date? Supplementary Request received 20 June : How many planning applicat...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01492
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) checks on certain information: FOI release

You asked for: Figures for the number of PVG checks which contained information in the Other Relevant Information (ORI) section of PVG checks as a result of Direct Measures and Recorded Police Warnings for drug possession in the years 2016, 2017, 2018. After a request for clarification from ourselves, on 16 June 2019...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01434
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Prosecutions and Convictions for 'Upskirting' 2011-2019: FOI request

How many prosecutions and convictions there have been under s.43 Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 which amended s.9 Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 on "upskirting" between 2011-2019.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.43 s.9 s.9(1)
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/201900001838
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector