Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,888releases indexed
39,524attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,127partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,127 unclear 7,204 not held 3,072 released 1,539 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4943 s.20 4285 s.34(1) 3601 s.39(2) 3486 s.30 2886 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2385 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 24 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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Correspondence on new nuclear reactors: FOI release

How many occasions in each of the last five financial years including 2022-23 so far that the topic of new nuclear reactors in Scotland have been discussed at meetings of the Cabinet. All correspondence on the matter both internally and externally since May 2021. Specifically, for correspondence that Patrick Harvie and...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200330308
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Professor John Batchler of Strathclyde University relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 20220032...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200331369
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Extension of Fair Start Scotland employability contract: FOI release

Will the Scottish Government be extending the Fair Start Scotland employability contract which is due to end in March 2023? If so, for how long will the extension be? Do the Scottish Government have any strategic plans in place to replace Fair Start Scotland with a new service? If so, will this be procured nationally o...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200331925
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Employment settlement considerations: FOI release

Please provide a breakdown, by year, of how many employment settlements the government has had to consider since 2017. By employment settlement, I am referring to what is described as a "potential settlement" or "potential settlement payment", or "potential settlement of claim" or substantively similar wording as discl...

FOI not held 45 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200332042
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mairi McAllan resignation date as Special Adviser: FOI release

The date of Mairi McAllan’s resignation as a Special Adviser to the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence special advisers
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200332687
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Highlands and Islands Enterprise scrutiny and events: FOI release

How are HIE's various activities scrutinised, and the results made available to the voter/general public? Regarding the Agency's 'engagement events', for example the one recently held covering HIE Shetland. Is there a formal requirement for HIE to hold such events, and if so to what schedule? Is there a formal code o...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300338294
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme squirrel control and broadleaf 2019 to 2025: EIR release

What proportion of the 32,000 hectares of new woodland planted since 2019 consists of broadleaved trees and what proportion of the projected 18,000 hectares to be planted by 2025 will consist of broadleaved trees? A breakdown of claimants of forestry grant scheme funding for grey squirrel control by land use (e.g. fore...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300341459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accessible Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

1. The total number of buildings owned by the Scottish Government. 2. The number of these buildings that are accessible to people with mobility issues (for example people in wheelchairs).

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300362051
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

CMAL / Ferguson Marine queries: FOI release

Please confirm the total funding that has been spent by the Scottish Government so far on the following: Payments made to FMEL for construction of vessels 801 and 802 prior to the nationalisation of Ferguson Shipyard. Scottish Government Loans provided to FMEL prior to nationalisation of Ferguson Shipyard. The total c...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200291846
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Medical Associate Profession roles across NHS Scotland: FOI release

A copy of the service needs analysis commissioned by the Scottish Government with regard to current and future demand for Medical Associate Profession roles across NHS Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200293017
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Women Scotland judicial review of the Gender Representation: FOI release

All correspondence and notes of meetings between the Scottish Government and Equality Network / Scottish Trans Alliance relating to the For Women Scotland judicial review of the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act since 22 March 2022.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200303639
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Debt collection, debt recovery and enforcement services procurement: FOI release

Beyond those tenders currently in the public domain, what opportunities are currently in your procurement pipeline in relation to the following services: Debt collection Debt recovery Enforcement services For those opportunities which are currently in the pipeline, what is the estimated contract value for each indivi...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300358133
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's Procurement Operating Model: FOI release

You provided a questionnaire which contained a range of queries (Employee numbers, activities, budgets) relating to the Scottish Government's Procurement Model. Your clarification confirmed that you only required a response to questions 2,3 and 4 of the questionnaire.

FOI clarification 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200293353
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown on unemployment rate by region: FOI release

The most recent data regarding the number of people aged 16+ who have never worked in Scotland, removing full time students from this number and also a breakdown of this data by region across Scotland. You asked that we provide the most up-to-date information we have for this state which year and month the data refers ...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300338692
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on croft regulatory applications at Portanreidhlein, Islay: FOI release

SGRPID Oban for all of their records regarding croft regulatory applications at Portanreidhlein, Islay, including all internal emails and timetables in regard to this case, and your request to the commission is over and above this. You requested all of the 'paperwork' that SGRPID has in regard to processing this applic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300343219
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documents shredded/destroyed by the Scottish Government: FOI release

How many documents were shredded or otherwise destroyed by the Scottish Government in the last two complete financial years, and so far this financial year? How many of them were shredded or destroyed by the First Minister’s office? If it is impossible to give a precise number, can you tell me please the approximate vo...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300344572
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding awarded to specific organisations: FOI release

The funding awarded to the following organisations (by organisation) by the Scottish Government (regardless of funding stream) for the period 2017-2021, including the Covid extension: 1. Close the Gap 2. Engender 3. Equality Network Ltd 4. Glasgow Women’s Library 5. LGBT Healthy Living Centre 6. Scottish Women’s ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
FOI/202300379711
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

National Digital Academy: FOI release

In their most recent manifesto the SNP pledged to establish a ‘National Digital Academy’ which would "enable people to study for Highers at any time, any place, any age." Please release all material held by the Scottish Government regarding the establishment of the National Digital Academy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38 s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200290547
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Reidvale Housing Association: FOI release

Any correspondence from 2022, from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022, between the Housing Minister(s) and the Scottish Housing Regulator that mentions or makes reference to Reidvale Housing Association.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
FOI/202300377096
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Dumfries and Galloway renewable electricity generation figures: EIR release

1. How much energy is developed from onshore wind power in Dumfries and Galloway and how this correlates as a proportion from the total produced in Scotland as a whole? 2. What area of land has been consumed for use as onshore wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
FOI/202300376872
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Figures on the amount of benefits and appeals in 2022: FOI release

Request for information 1: Information regarding the number of applications for social security benefits received by Social Security Scotland in the last year (2022), broken down by type of benefit and geographical location of the applicant. Request for information 2: Details of any reports or assessments conducted by...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300349553
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments made to the Earl of Stair for storage of commercial vehicles: EIR release

According to the Register of Interests for the Earl of Stair the government has made arrangements to lease: "Approximately three hectares of land in Dumfries and Galloway provided to HM Government for temporary storage of commercial vehicles should need arise following change of UK status on 1 January 2021; one year c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200290950
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pay grades and working hours within Scottish Government: FOI release

a) I would like an update to this FOI request https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202200295836/ regarding up to date pay scales taking into account the recent pay award and the Scottish Government equivalent grading to the Civil Service. b) What is the length of time before an individual would move from the minimum ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
FOI/202300379528
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Press office regarding the Scottish Green Conference or party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in March 2022 on the Scottish Green conference or the Scottish Greens generally.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38 s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200291466
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector