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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21,864 matching releases

Press release for drug misuse death statistics: FOI release

The first draft of the press release where Neil Gray comments on the drug misuse deaths statistics for 2023 and all subsequent drafts until the final version was approved and sent. Please provide the full correspondence starting from the date on which the first draft was written, include all comments and feedback from...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429362
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Details of ScotWind funding drawn down in 2023-24: EIR release

1. How much ScotWind funding was drawn down in 2023-24? 2. How much of this drawdown was actually spent in 2023-24? 3. How much, if any, of what was drawn down in 2023-24 was carried forward to 2024-25?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
EIR/202400430818
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Lochaber Aluminium Smelter documentation: FOI Appeal

Original request - 202100251093 I am seeking full disclosure of the attached document on the basis that the any claimed exemptions do not apply and that the public interest favours disclosure. https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/factsheet/2021/07/gupta-family-group-documentation-2016-...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202100257792 review of 202100251093
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Reduction in health and social care services investment remark: FOI release

Speaking at the SNP conference on 31st August 2024, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray, said this: “We have seen a reduction in investment in health and social care services south of the border – that means our block grant has been reduced.” Please provide any information held by the Scottish ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429950
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance external meetings information: EIR release

A list of all external meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since July 2023. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
EIR/202400429352
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scotland replica shirt purchased by the Berlin Hub: FOI release

Was the Scotland replica shirt that the Berlin Hub purchased for 100 Euros for the Euro 2024 tournament the same jersey that John Swinney wore during his visit to the tournament?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429647
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Junior Doctor rotas that have failed monitoring/compliance exercises: FOI release

A list of all Junior Doctor (“Doctor in Training”) rotas that have failed monitoring / compliance exercises over the past twelve months. With reference to [2014] EWCA Civ 1086, I request the data in the following format: Rota Code Hospital Description Original Banding Current Banding Monitoring undertaken S0120 RIE, ...

FOI not held 40 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400430906
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Funding pledged to NHS Grampian for school nursing: FOI release

Of the £60 million pledged by the Scottish Government to school nursing, how much has been allocated to NHS Grampian for each year from 2018 to 2024 inclusive?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429492
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Spend by the Berlin Hub for the Euro 2024 Tournament: FOI release

The total amount that the Berlin Hub spent for the Euro 2024 Tournament, broken down into a table listing the main items of expenditure such as hotels, merchandise, catering, refreshments and advertising.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429648
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Responses to the Skills Delivery Independent Review Consultation: FOI release

1. The total number of responses to the following consultations. 2. The total number of responses from individuals to the following consultations. 3. The total number of responses from organisations to the following consultations. In relation to a list of consultations, including "(m) Skills delivery independent rev...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.25(1)
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400433188
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Devices deployed in Social Security Scotland and plans to procure a number of named services: FOI release

Information relating to the number of devices deployed in Social Security Scotland and plans to procure a number of named services. You provided a table requesting this information relating to specific devices and services and this has been reproduced in our response.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429254
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Taylor Swift concert information: FOI release

1. How much did the Scottish Government spend on the Taylor Swift concerts at Murrayfield between June 7 and June 9, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. Could you supply a full list of ministers/officials who attended the concerts and spend on this? 3. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Governmen...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429354
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Decision to discontinue the lifting of peak fares for rail travellers: FOI release

Can you please share the cost benefit analysis that I’m sure the Scottish Government carried out prior to making the decision to discontinue the lifting of peak fares for rail travellers. It was stipulated by the Transport Secretary that there needed to be an uplift of 10% in rail travel to self-finance this scheme. G...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429622
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings where distribution of fishing quotas were discussed: EIR release

A list of all internal and external meetings where the subject of the distribution of fishing quotas was discussed and all associated documents, since 7 May 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
EIR/202400429642
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Teacher employment and pension data: FOI release

1) Teacher Pension Contributions For each of the last five academic years (2018-2019 to 2022-2023), how many teachers have had pension contributions made to the Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme (STPS)? Please provide a breakdown of the number of active contributors versus those who have had no contributions during th...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400431562
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

A725 traffic light sequencing information: EIR release

Information relating to the traffic lights located at the junction of the A725 (North Road) and the A8. 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the sequence and timings between traffic light changes that would have been in operation on 5 May 2023. 2. Information including s...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
EIR/202400431645
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Grandfather rights in the development of the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015: FOI release

All records in whatever medium relating to the Government’s decision in reference to consideration of Grandfather rights in the development of the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400430133
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Successful applications for the Just Transition Fund: EIR release

Copies of the successful applications for funding under the Just Transition Fund.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
EIR/202400431972
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of people being bullied, harassed and discriminated against in the NHS: FOI release

1. How many people are currently being bullied, harassed and discriminated against in the NHS? 2. How many people have committed suicide due to bullying/harassment in the NHS?

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
FOI/202400431997
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Convictions quashed under the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Act 2024: FOI release

How many people have the Scottish Government identified to have had their conviction quashed under the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Act 2024? Of those people identified, how many people have the Scottish Government been able to contact so far?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
FOI/202400431750
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Could you tell me when the new Guidance is due to be published? I am aware it has been finalised but has not yet been published. Can you tell me what is taking so long and why it is being kept secret? Can you supply a copy of the "Invitation to Tender" for the job of producing the new Guidance, including the "Scope o...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
EIR/202400428725
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Coastal Change Adaptation Programme funding application statistics: EIR release

1. ‘Please can you list all the unsuccessful projects which did NOT receive funding under the Coastal Change Adaptation Programme in a spreadsheet format, including as many details as possible within cost limits, such as the applicant and the amount of funding sought ? 2. How many projects in total (A) applied and (B)...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.8 s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
FOI/202400431914
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Costs of National Care Service - planning and implementation: FOI release

Could you supply the full costs to the Scottish Government of planning and implementing the National Care Service scheme, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on?

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
FOI/202400429338
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Croft boundaries at Carr & Wester Keppoch: EIR release

Any information held for Carr and Wester Keppoch, which you then kindly clarified as being information relating to croft boundaries at Carr & Wester Keppoch, including decrofting directions, information relating to shareholders in the common grazing and associated shares and apportionments granted.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
EIR/202400429236
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector