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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Local authority funding from 1 September 2021 and 21 October 2021: FOI release

Any correspondence received by the Scottish Government from local authorities that are on the subject on local authority funding. I would like this information from 01 September 2021 to 21 October 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100249575
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Scottish Rugby Union loan: FOI release

With reference to the Lending Facility Agreement (LFA) signed by the parties on 25 & 26 March 2021 respectively, I now seek information under FOISA regulations, as follows: 1. Has the full fund of £5 million been drawn down? If so, on which date(s)? 2. In terms of the Undertakings given by the Borrower at Section 5.1 i...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.5 s.7
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100258647
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister official meetings on 2 November 2021: FOI release

Email traffic between the First Minister's staff and: The staff of the Prime Minister of Belgium, regarding their meeting on the 2nd of November The staff of EIB president Werner Hoyer, regarding their meeting on the 2nd of November Associates of Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate, regarding their meeting on the 1st of...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-18
Reference
FOI/202100252780
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 booster vaccination on COVID passport app questions: FOI release

1. “Did John Swinney state, on 06/12/2021, that Covid boosters will be included on NHS Scotland Vaccine Passports & App from 09/12/2021? 2. Why has this not happened as at 10/12/2021? 3. When will boosters be added to NHS Scotland Vaccine Passports and App?”

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100263090
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Renewable electricity use in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information and associated data which supports the statement from the First Minister that almost 100% of the electricity we use in Scotland comes from renewable sources. 2. Information/data for when electricity demand in Scotland is met only with electricity generated from renewable sources. 3. When the provisional ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100253288
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

First Minister meetings with Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADPs): FOI release

Information pertaining to any meetings the First Minister has had with Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADPs) between the 23rd of May 2021 and the 1st of December 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100260518
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Preparation of detailed prospectus for independence: FOI release

In September, the First Minister said that civil servants were being tasked to prepare a detailed prospectus for independence. I would like to request under FOI some details about this work: Who is leading this work? What is their job title and civil service grade? How many civil servants are working on this project a...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100261720
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Programme for Government, Public sector

Reaching 100% (R100) superfast broadband project: FOI release

Information related to the Scottish Government’s Reaching 100% (R100) contracts awarded to BT plc. 1. What is the latest state of progress by BT / Openreach in all three contract areas of R100 project? 2. Last year, Paul Wheelhouse MSP Minister for Energy, Connectivity and Islands, stated that a special ‘Post Code Chec...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100255656
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Engagement and total cost incurred by Scottish Land Commission: FOI release

Total costs incurred by the Scottish Land Commission 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 asked for a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and ...

FOI unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100244826
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Inclusive Leadership and Culture training: FOI release

Information on Inclusive Leadership & Culture training. What change is ‘inclusive culture’ training intended to create and how will government determine whether or not the desired change has in fact been created? Is the training being provided in person and in groups, by remote group meetings, or by online course modu...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2022-01-10
Reference
FOI/202100254996
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Financial information regarding the hydro plant and aluminium smelter at Lochaber: FOI Appeal

I. the size of the total gross liability of the Scottish Government under the 25-year financial guarantee relating to the hydro plant and aluminium smelter at Lochaber entered into in December 2016; II. the methodology that was used to value the asset at the time of the agreement in 2016/17; III. documents and correspo...

FOI unclear 50 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202000032186 - Appeal
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Guidance on display flags on official cars overseas: FOI release

The protocol / guidance used for displaying flags on official cars used by the First Minister on her visits to foreign countries.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100253807
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson: FOI release

Please can you provide a list of any meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson and Scotrail between the 1st January 2020 and 19th August 2020. If any meetings have taken place can details be provided that include: Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action poin...

FOI unclear 75 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-23
Reference
FOI/202100232197
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of school inspections from January 2021: FOI release

Can you provide the dates and details of all school inspections from 1 January 2021 to date.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100254880
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial written authority under section 15(8) of Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) act 2000: FOI release

On how many occasions was written authority asked for from a minister under section 15(8) of Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 by an accountable officer in any part of the Scottish administration, between 10 May 2021 and 3 November 2021. And in each case, the relevant minister the date it was asked...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.15(8)
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100252510
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Process for on-boarding a new Ministerial appointment: FOI release

Could you please set out the process followed when a new government minister is appointed? I would like to know the following: 1. Who contacts the newly nominated minister to invite them to Bute House, how they are contacted and when they are contacted 2. What information is provided to the newly nominated minister ahe...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100249378
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding applications for Electric Vehicle Loan scheme: FOI release

1. In total how many applications have been received for the Electric Vehicle Loan scheme in each financial year since 2011/12 and how many of the applications received in each financial year since 2011/12 were accepted. 2. In each financial year since 2011/12 what is the median annual income of the total number of suc...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100250984
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Analysis of Gender Recognition Certificate application process: FOI release

With reference to recent comments made last month by the First Minister: "...in the first year of this Parliament, we will introduce the gender recognition reform bill...It will make the existing process of gender recognition less degrading, intrusive and traumatic." Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Scottish Parliament, Official R...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100251802
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding GP workforce: FOI release

1. I note the NHS Recovery Plan states the government will increase the GP workforce by 800, from 2017 levels. Please could you confirm whether this is a whole time equivalent or headcount figure? 2. Please could you provide me with the most up to date breakdown the Scottish government has of the GP workforce, by whole...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100250888
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Syre shooting rights: FOI release

You asked for details of the grant of the syre shootings, parish of Farr, Sutherland from 1st July 2021 for a ten year period. I would like to know the details of who has obtained the shooting lease and what they are paying for this.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100252317
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information collected from Covid-19 vaccine passports: FOI release

1. Is information collected by the Scottish Government from people getting Covid Vaccine Passports? 2. Is information from Covid Vaccine Passports, either through paper copies or on an app, shared or sold to 3rd party companies by the Scottish Government? 3. Which companies is this information shared? 4. If it is sold ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.1
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100250325
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meetings with faith groups regarding Gender Recognition act 2004: FOI release

Please provide details of all faith groups the Scottish Government has met with in developing its proposals to reform the Gender Recognition Act 2004 since 17 March 2020, including but not limited to: Muslim Council of Scotland Amina Muslim Women Resource Centre Scottish Council of Jewish Communities Catholic Bishops ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100249531
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Preparations made for an independent Scotland: FOI release

I would like to know what preparations have been for a post independent Scotland since the referendum in 2014. What work has been done on, Currency and Banking system Pensions Defence Foreign policy Trade relations Passports and Border Control, and where can I read about this?

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100251793
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence pertaining to the welfare of sheep on St Kilda: EIR Review

Please supply a copy of your division’s correspondence, internal and external, pertaining to the welfare of, specifically the sheep on the St Kllda archipelago – including their considered legal welfare status – from the time of preliminary discussions around the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to the pre...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100253172 Review of 202100235081
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector