Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Grounding of Pentland Ferries vessel mv Pentalina on 29 April 2023: FOI release

Please supply any and all correspondence regarding the grounding of Pentland Ferries vessel mv Pentalina near St Margaret's Hope Pier on April 29 this year. Please also provide any and all attachments/appendixes to the above correspondence. Please provide Transport Minister Kevin Stewart's note on the incident involvin...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-16
Reference
202300360208
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The National Transport Strategy Delivery Board: FOI release

Details of the National Transport Strategy Delivery Board, including the date of formation, membership of this board, the cost to the Scottish Government from the date of formation to 4 October 2023 and are any members of the Board renumerated and if so what for.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2023-10-16
Reference
FOI/202300379441
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Consultation on Alcohol Advertising: FOI release

Information in relation to the Scottish Government consultation on Alcohol Advertising which was published on 17 November 2022 (noted here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/consultation-restricting-alcohol-advertising-promotion/documents/). I note that this consultation seeks views on a number of matters which it is ...

FOI unclear 55 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.4 s.1 s.5 s.10 s.12 s.13
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300351463
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs of Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

On tonight's (Thursday, 27th April) BBC Scotland news you stated that the Scottish Government had spent "hundreds of millions" on the DRS scheme. It would seem to me that this is either a misquote, a wild exaggeration or a worrying overspend of taxpayers money. Could you please advise (a) which of the above is correc...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300354730
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Potholes and road budget cuts: EIR release

Under the terms of FOI and the subsequent Act that relates to such, I would like to request the following information. Last year I submitted a petition in relation to the networks. I think we would all agree that the Scottish Assembly have failed us dreadful in relation to road surfaces and overall upkeep. The entire ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-10-10
Reference
202300354419
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Legislation on school inspections and where responsibility lies on raising health and safety failings: FOI release

You asked for the legislation which underpins inspection due to raising health and safety failings at a school and unsure as to where the responsibility lies specifically: Where does it state that HM Inspectors can’t get involved? Is there a piece of legislation which prevents this or a "made up rule"? Please provide ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.1(1) s.13
Published
2023-10-10
Reference
202300360944
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government media and social media monitoring: FOI release

Information about the Scottish Government's activity with regard to media monitoring and social media monitoring.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-10
Reference
202300360780
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Removal of MV Lord of The Isle ferry from Lochboisdale route correspondence: FOI release

Provide any emails or submissions / briefings given to the Minister for Transport relating to the decision to remove the MV Lord of The Isle ferry from the Lochboisdale route during June 2023. I would like all emails and briefings sent to the minister either in advance of the decision being announced last week or subse...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-09
Reference
202300360113
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Extradition ruling: FoI release

I notice that today is exactly 2 months since the Sheriff’s extradition ruling which according to the background info you sent previously is the time limit for a decision by the minister. Are you able to clarify the current situation regarding this case.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-10-05
Reference
FOI/202300379384
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial diary of Keith Brown: FOI release

You asked for "Copies of the ministerial diary of Keith Brown (in his role as Minister for Transport), dated June 2014 – October 2014. I would appreciate if these were provided to me in electronic format (via email) & I am contactable on this email address. While I trust that the requested information is not too wide...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-28
Reference
202300337918
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Agriculture plans communication: EIR release

In your email, you requested the following information: Since May 2021, how many farmers and others in the agricultural sector based in the Moray local authority area have written to the Scottish Government about future plans for Agriculture? Specifically how many farmers and others based in the agriculture sector in ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-28
Reference
202200331141
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The need for Low Emission Zones (LEZs): FOI release

What information was presented to the Scottish Government which conclusively demonstrated the need for the imposition of the Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Scotland?

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10 s.8
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
FOI/202300374068
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Directorate for Local Government and Housing behavioural complaints: FOI release

You asked for under FOISA, please provide the number of complaints and/or grievances about (a) bullying and (b) unacceptable behaviour within the Directorate for Local Government and Housing, in each quarter since May 2021. Please breakdown this information showing whether these complaints were about (i) another civil ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202300342220
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Civil servants currently working on the National Care Service: FOI release

How many civil servants are currently working on the National Care Service ? Please provide this figure for each month since work on the NCS began. Please also provide the salary band for each civil servant. What is the total spend on civil servants relating to work on the National Care Service ? Please provide this fi...

FOI unclear 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202300342888
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

First Minister word frequency: FOI release

Within all the minutes for all the minuted meetings attended by the First Minister between 1st July and present day, how many occurrences are there of each of the following: Independence Independent Economy Economic ‘Economic Growth’ Grow Grows Growth Referendum Indyref Indyref2

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
FOI/202300373908
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

South Lanarkshire Wind Farms Planning Applications: EIR release

"South Lanarkshire Wind Farms: I would be grateful if you could please inform me of how many applications for Wind farms which have been determined have been received by the Scottish Government for the period 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2022. Of these could you please inform me how many have been approved and how...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300369031
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Energy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

First Minister historic apologies: FOI release

The following information relating to historic apologies issued by the First Minister since the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament: How many historic apologies have been issued, and to whom, for what? What reparations, if any, were made alongside the apologies granted? How many requests for historic apologies are ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300371304
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Complaints made against Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

I FOI’d yourselves in November about the number of complaints made against Scottish Government Ministers. You had said that there was one made between 2019 and 2022, but were unable to give further information. Under Freedom of Information 2002, in what year was this complaint made? If you’re unable to give that info...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300338726
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Violence in schools discussions: FOI release

Confirmation on when the violence in schools was last discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers. You also asked for confirmation of every cabinet meeting where violence in schools was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since the May 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300352410
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. All correspondence (emails, text, whatsapps) mentioning a public inquiry into Ferguson Marine received and sent by the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland sent between February 1 and June 1. 2. Could you supply a copy of the value for money report written for the unnamed Hull 802 which Neil Gray used to give his ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
FOI/202300371973
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government lease of MS Ambition: FOI release

When was the agreement to lease MS AMBITION from her owners first made. On what date was the contract to lease MS AMBITION signed.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
FOI/202300371317
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Cabinet discussions on hydrogen, heat pumps and heat networks: FOI release

1. The number of times that hydrogen has been discussed at cabinet since 29 March 2023; 2. The number of times that heat pumps and heat networks have been discussed at cabinet since 29 March 2023.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202300359854
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Drax meetings: EIR release

You asked for details of how many meetings the Scottish Government and Ministers have had with Drax since the 1st September 2022 until 1st November 2022 and which ministers or civil servants met with Drax on these occasions and what the agenda for each meeting was.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
202200328375
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Superyacht: FOI release

Why are Scottish ministers selling a superyacht? - BBC News I believe it was sold by Scottish ministers around November 2020 and would like to know: Who was responsible for the sale? Where was it advertised or marketed? How much did it sell for? What happened to the money?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
202300357293
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Translocation of Beavers to Glen Affric: EIR release

Can you provide all correspondence relating to TFL and Scottish Government ministers, and official correspondence including FLS on beavers and particularly their potential reintroduction into Glen Affric.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
FOI/202300367361
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector