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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22,642 matching releases

A9 accident statistics between Dunblane (Kier Roundabout) and Inverness: EIR release

"1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Stirling and Inverness between Jan 1st 2020 and Jan 1st 2023, delineated by year. a. On dual-carriageway sections b. On non-dual-carriageway sections 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A9 between Stirling and Inverness between Jan 1st 2020 and...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
FOI/202300374538
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence on Interpol Glasgow Conference: FOI release

Emails, notes, emails, discussions and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Westminster on the Interpol Glasgow Conference. We have interpreted this to mean that you have asked for communications between Scottish Government and the UK Government on the INTERPOL General Assembly in 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300360218
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Closure of the New School, Butterstone: FOI release

Attached is a redacted memo [dated 2 November 2018] which now needs to be unredacted. I am making a formal request that this information which is in the public interest (as deemed necessary by the Scottish Government) should now be released.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300366583
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services: FOI release

Information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services in both North and South and Interim Professional Services: Total spend in 2023/YTD for each public body who has used agencies split by client and Framework.

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300362718
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity's nature reserve visit and meetings with residents of Isle of Rum: FOI release

Readout from the meetings related to the visit by Ms Slater to the National Nature Reserve and meeting with Rum residents on 12 May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300359607
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Windfarms in Scotland with turbine tip height of 180m+: EIR release

Your request is for various information relating to “windfarm records in Scotland for 180m+ turbine tip heights”. It has been dealt with under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). Under regulation 6(1)(b) of the EIRs, we do not have to give you information which is already publicly availab...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.9 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300362531
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Agency spend by organisation across the Interim IT Staff Framework between 1st April 21 – 31st March 2023: FOI release

An Excel spreadsheet with agency spend by the organisation across the Interim IT Staff Framework between 1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023. Spend from the Interim IT Staff Framework – not the Interim Professional Staff Services Framework. Could you break down the spend within Scottish Government by providing the spend b...

FOI not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300360401
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding allocated to SG as part of the Household Support Fund: FOI release

Information relating to the receipt of Barnett consequentials from the UK Government relating to the UKG Household Support Fund in financial year 2022/23 and their subsequent utilisation, with specific reference to furniture. How was the funding distributed for tranche two and tranche three? (Please provide values) If...

FOI released 75 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300360534
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Winning bids for Framework Reference: SP-22-004 and Framework Reference: SP-22-003: FOI release

Copies of the winning bids for: Framework Reference: SP-22-004 – Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services (North) Framework Reference: SP-22-003 – Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering & Manual Staff Services (South)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38 20 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300360552
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Major NHS service changes: FOI release

Copies of communications that have taken place within the Scottish Government concerning guidance on major NHS service changes in the period January 2022 to date. Copies of any updated written guidance on major NHS service changes. Copies of communications discussing consultation or publication of revised guidance on m...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300352575
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition meeting with INEOS: FOI release

Please provide minutes and other available details of Net Zero and Just Transition secretary, Mairi McAllan's meeting with Ineos at Grangemouth as reported in this article in The Herald: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23467468.green-grangemouth-can-grow-economy-amid-ambitious-clean-plans/ This should include ...

FOI unclear 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300352744
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

STPR2 Merchandise and Branding: FOI release

What types of items have Transport Scotland branded with STPR2 (e.g water bottles, mugs, coffee cups, balloons)? How many branded STPR2 items have been purchased by Transport Scotland, broken down by the type of product, and how many have been distributed to people, broken down by the type of product? How much has Tran...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300352038
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Copy of all briefings prepared on Deposit Return Scheme (29 March 2023-20 April 2023): EIR release

I would be grateful if I could receive a copy of all briefings prepared for the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the Deposit Return Scheme between 29th March 2023 and 20th April 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environment...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300353094
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cloud infrastructure: FOI release

The duration of time the Scottish Government have been utilising cloud infrastructure. The criteria used to choose a cloud provider. The percentage of infrastructures in the Scottish Government employing cloud services. The supplier of cloud infrastructures used by the Scottish Government. (AWS/Oracle/Azure etc.). Case...

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300353534
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Refresher training in data protection: FOI release

The ICO has published information about a consensual data protection audit. The ICO has advised that there is good practice including good refresher training for all staff. Can you please disclose a copy of your refresher training?

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300345230
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Strategy for Economic Transformation delivery board: FOI release

Information relating to objective one from the National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET), Entrepreneurial People & Culture, these asks included: Details of dates when Entrepreneurial People & Culture has been discussed and minutes of those discussions. Details of meetings undertaken by the Board or its memb...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300356914
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes and email correspondence from Sir Brian Souter meetings: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government ministers and Sir Brian Souter from 2019 to date. The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government special advisers and Brian Souter since 2019. Email correspondence between the Scottish government (including ministers, officials o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300357465
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit return scheme letter: EIR release

Regarding the Deposit Return Scheme letter to MSPs: The identity and/or position of the person who wrote the letter. All drafts of the letter, including any comments from Scottish Government employees (Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, or Press Officers). The identity and/or position of the Scottish Governm...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300342959
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Subsidy control unit's submission to Neil Gray: FOI release

The subsidy control unit's submission to Neil Gray relating to the CapEx investment request from Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow, made by the CEO David Tydeman and mentioned by Mr Gray in his statement to parliament on November 14, 2023. Any correspondence around this submission.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
FOI/202300386183
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Centre for Workplace Transformation and Business Purpose Commission: FOI release

Details of the purpose and remit of the Centre for Workplace Transformation, on what date it will/did launch, how many staff it (a) currently and (b) will in future employ, and what the cost of this project is (i) to date, (ii) will be for the remaining period prior to its launch, and (iii) annually once it is launched...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300357704
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

EBike loans through Transport Scotland: FOI release

The total cost of implementing the scheme, the total of loans awarded, and the total repaid towards these loans since the schemes introduction.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300344063
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Information Commissioner's ruling No.004/2023: FOI release

In relation to the Scottish Information Commissioner's ruling No.004/2023 and the decision by Scottish Ministers to appeal this ruling: Which Scottish Minister(s) decided to appeal the above ruling and/or gave the the go-ahead to appeal? Any and all internal and external correspondence including emails, letters, Whats...

FOI already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.36(1)
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300347350
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Remedy Implementation for Police Pension Scheme: FOI release

The following information in relation to the Police Pension Scheme and Remedy: 1. How much additional resources/staffing have the Government put in place to deal with this additional workload that they themselves have created for the SPPA? (I would hazard a guess at none! however I would prefer a definitive answer). ...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.2 s.20 s.4
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300382202
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector