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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21,888 matching releases

Mull and Iona Ferry Committee and Routes to and from Mull: FOI release

I would like to request all correspondence, in any form including meetings and reports, between Transport Scotland and the Mull and Iona Ferry Committee on the subject of the Mull and Iona Ferry Committee operating any of the ferry routes to and from Mull. It should also include information relating to running the port...

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-20
Reference
202200328758
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Preparation of independence referendum: FOI release

I request to know how much it has cost so far for the preparation of Indy ref 2. Including the legal challenge in the Supreme Court in London.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-20
Reference
202200329265
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Travel by Ministers for Party Political Occasions: FOI release

In Section 9.23 of the Ministerial Code, Travel by Ministers – Party Political Occasions, it states that; ‘Where a visit is a mix of political and official engagements, it is important that the Government and the party each meet a proper proportion of the actual cost’. Please provide information on whether or not the S...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.9 s.17(1) s.39(1)
Published
2023-11-20
Reference
FOI/202300373939
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan - sight of the DMRB Stage 1 QUADRO modelling data: FOI release

“…details of both inputs and outputs to the Quadro model that led to Table 6.5 of the DMRB Stage 1 Assessment dmrb-stage-1-assessment-report-february-2014-volume-1-a82-tarbet-toinverarnan. pdf (transport.gov.scot) As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmenta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-20
Reference
202200329352
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Scottish Hospitality Group: FOI release

To ask the Scottish Government on how many occasions Ministers have met the Scottish Hospitality Group since March 2020 whether this was virtually or in-person? Can I also ask for any correspondence from the Scottish Hospitality Group in relationto these meetings either before they took place or afterwards?

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-20
Reference
202200330248
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to the organisation's total spend on external legal advice since 1 April 2020: FOI release

The total spend, broken down by financial or calendar year, on external legal advice since April 1, 2020. (I.e. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23 to date) Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. If possible, please provide the final settlement or damages or other court man...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-11-20
Reference
202200332491
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Conditions of funding for LGBT Health & Wellbeing: FOI release

The full conditions of funding for LGBT Health & Wellbeing.

FOI not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300337535
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of email addresses registered to certain educational authorities: FOI release

1. How many email addresses are registered to Education Scotland? 2. How many email addresses are registered to the Scottish Qualifications Authority? 3. How many email addresses are registered to the Scottish Funding council? 4. How many email addresses are registered to Skills Development Scotland? 5. How many email ...

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300345172
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments to Serco Caledonian Sleeper (SCSL): FOI release

Can you confirm if any payments have been made from the Scottish Government to Serco, as part of the contract to deliver the Caledonian Sleeper service, between January 1 2023 and the present date. Can you confirm if any payments are due to be made from the Scottish Government to Serco, as part of the contract to deli...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300349287
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of the public consultation Children (Scotland) Act 2020 and issue of parental alienation: FOI release

The cost of the public consultation Children (Scotland) Act 2020 - registers of child welfare reporters, curators ad litem and solicitors: consultation alone. The Public Petitions Committee on hearing petition PE01790: Parental and familial alienation on 3 September 2020: The Committee agreed to close the petition und...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300349757
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications on the availability and operation of Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders: FOI release

Copies of all information provided from 1 October 2022 onwards to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Housing and Local Government, and the First Minister on the availability and operation of: Sexual Harm Prevention Orders (SHPOs) Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.8E s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300351739
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Decision to offer COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant women in Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence including the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, relating to the decision to offer COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women in Scotland. The vaccine was originally advised NOT to be given to pregnant women, but the Government policy changed on this during summer 2021. Please provide any and a...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300353467
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SQA exam results for 2021: FOI release

Any correspondence including but not limited to emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages or internal messaging apps such as Gchat and details of meetings including agendas, minutes, notes, handouts, attendance lists, location, and purpose, on the topic of the SQA exam results for 2021 to and from the Scottish Governme...

FOI already published 80 score 471 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202100230956
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine passport scheme: FOI release

How much money did the Scot Gov spend overall on the Covid vaccine passport scheme? Breakdown of these costs. Any correspondence between Scot Gov ministers/civil servants and members of the hospitality industry mentioning the Covid vaccine passports from 2021/22. How many users downloaded the app?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202200283900
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland current headcount of staff: FOI release

Please include the information for each of the following financial years; 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22: The number of staff working at the organisation in each of these financial years The total wage bill for each of these years Please also provide me with the current headcount of staff.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202200333341
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Handling of harassment complaints: FOI release

A copy of/all information contained in the letter from the Deputy First Minister to the Convenor/Committee on Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints dated 31 August 2020. A copy of/all information contained in the letter from Levy & McRae to the Convenor/Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of H...

FOI not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.37(1) s.26 s.35(1) s.35(2) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300337672
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Council houses under ACRS allocated to people from Afghanistan: FOI release

How many council houses are being built or modified or allocated to people from Afghanistan under the ACRS, ARAP programme’s to date, and at what costs, since 2013.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300339927
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

CMAL contract for vessels 801/802: EIR release

All correspondence and documentation sent between the Minister for Transport and Islands and Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment, and Cities between 7th and 9th October 2015 including attachments regarding the CMAL contract for vessels 801/802. All briefings sent to the First Minister, Deputy First Ministe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 191 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202200291705
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Roadworks closures, costs and mileage: EIR release

How many miles of road per local authority were worked on in the last three years? Please break down by years and share the raw data files if possible. How many miles of road were closed per local authority in the last three years? Please break down by years and share the raw data if possible. How many miles of road pe...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202200293022
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings of the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care Sept-Oct 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the ScottishGovernment including attached documents, meeting handouts,memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Kevin Stewart's meetings with IJB Chief o...

FOI not held 70 score 89 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300338442
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding primary teachers: FOI release

1. How many newly qualified teachers who completed their probationary year in 22 and 23 are a) in permanent positions, b) in temporary positions - please break this down to each council area 2. How many NQTS have left the profession since completing their probationary year in 22 and 23 3. How many teachers have left ...

FOI not held 40 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202300349669
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and LGB Alliance Feb-March 2022: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and LGB Alliance between 1st February 2022 and 17th March 2022. In particular, any communication on the reforms to the Gender Recognition Act.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202200288999
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A9 trunk road maintenance and expansion expenditure: EIR release

1. Total expenditure on road maintenance for the A9 between Jan 1st 2007 and Jan 1st 2023, delineated by year. 2. Total expenditure on road expansion projects for the A9 between Jan 1st 2007 and Jan 1st 2023, delineated by year. 3. Total expenditure on road expansion projects for the A9 between Jan 1st 2007 and Jan 1...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
FOI/202300374505
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Recruiting the Scottish Government’s Director General Economy: FOI release

Your request was for the following information relating to the process for recruiting the Scottish Government’s Director General Economy, to replace the interim incumbent Louise Macdonald. A copy of the advertisement for this position, along with the date it was posted, and the places it was posted. The number of peop...

FOI unclear 80 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202300344239
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bail and release from custody consultation: FOI release

All letter or email correspondence received by the First Minister or the Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Veterans regarding the Scottish Government’s Bail and Release from Custody arrangements consultation. Please provide all correspondence received from 15 November 2021 until the present date, specifically, external c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202200289165
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector