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

Building a New Scotland white papers: FOI release

In relation to the series of white papers being prepared by the Scottish Government under the title ‘Building a New Scotland’: The expected publication date of future releases, the number of papers expected still to be released and which topics they will focus on How many meetings have been held to discuss the content...

FOI cost limit 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.12 s.30 s.27(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202200328230
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications about the Highland Council Short-Term Letting Licensing scheme: FOI release

All recorded materials held by the Scottish Government that relate to communications between the government and the following organisations (or public relations firms acting on their behalf) in relation to the Highland Council Short-Term Letting Licensing scheme. This could include, but should not be limited to, emails...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202300364251
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forestry grant scheme: EIR release

I would like to know what records are kept on the forestry grant scheme, broken down by which grant/species is being planted. For the purposes of this request I am interested only in the grant for new woodland not existing woods. There are nine different grant support schemes, depending on which species are planted or ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202200335333
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

VMS data of vessels: EIR release

All VMS data of vessels that transited through the following area between 00:01 13th October 2022 and 23:59 15th October 2022. P1 60°45.0' N, 003°25.0' W P2 60°45.0' N, 002°15.0' W P3 60°10.0' N, 002°15.0' W P4 60°10.0' N, 003°25.0' W Please provide details of the VMS reports received from vessels during the speci...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202200333868
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Capita maintenance service contract: FOI release

As per my records the Capita contract has expired. I would like to know whether this contract is still valid or replaced by any other supplier.

FOI unclear 50 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
FOI/202300367475
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund applications: EIR release

1. How many applications have been received by the CO2 utilisation challenge fund (hereafter referred to simply as ‘the fund’)? 2. How many applications have been reviewed by the fund? 3. A breakdown of fund amount requested in each application, with a summary of purpose for each. 4. If, at any point, applications w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
FOI/202300373903
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy trip to Iceland: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Iceland on 13 June 2023 and returned 15 June 2023. On 13 June 2023, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Iceland did he fly to? On 15 June 2023, from what airport in Iceland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
FOI/202300375978
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SNAP Leadership Panel selection and size criteria: FOI release

The criteria used by SNAP when choosing the current Panel. The reasons for deciding its optimal size.

FOI unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200298557
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road bridge conditions: EIR release

Defining a “road bridge” as a structure with a span of 1.5m or more providing public highway passage for motor vehicles over an obstacle such as a watercourse, railway, road or valley, please provide the following information for all road bridges for which you own as highway authority, including those which are jointly...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200335142
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial appointments: FOI release

1. Please provide a list of individuals who have been subject to ministerial appointments on more than one public body or agency; 2. For each individual, please provide their total remuneration agreement, i.e. how many days of work at what cost per year; 3. For each individual, please also provide the date of appoint...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
FOI/202300368758
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Agriculture and Rural Economy event invitation statistics: EIR release

(i) How many invitations has the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands received to speak at or attend an event relating to Agriculture and the Rural Economy in the last 12 months? (ii) Of those invitations, how many have been accepted, and how many have been rejected? (iii) How many invitations...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
FOI/202300375008
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Roadworks from Perth to Pitlochry on 2 November 2022 (A9): EIR release

Information regarding roadworks on the A9 from Perth to Pitlochry on the 02/11/2022. Were there any roadworks on this road on that day, and if so, where exactly were they being held, and what speed limit was in place on that road? Also, were there any other temporary speed limits in place on this road on that day?

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200335349
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) low emissions policy: EIR release

1. Do you have a target to cut emissions from air and/or business travel? If so, please share information about any target(s) you have (e.g. description of the target, when the target was adopted, timeline to meeting the target). 2. Please provide copies of any corporate policy your organisation has on the reduction o...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.4
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
FOI/202300374827
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland website submissions on the 24th October 2022: FOI release

You asked for all bids received between 11.00 am and 1.00pm on the 24th October 2022 through the Public Contracts Scotland website, along with the associated submission deadline times and procurement titles. You did not require other details (eg bidders details), just procurement title, deadline time and times when bid...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts s.17 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200329141
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Proposals for the establishment of freeports in Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to proposals for the establishment of freeports (including so-named “Green Freeports”) in Scotland. All Correspondence (letters, emails, phone calls, etc) between the Scottish Government and the UK Government about the establishment of freeports in Scotland dating back to the beginning of 2020. Al...

FOI cost limit 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200335368
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Broad Rental Market Area (BRMA) data: FOI release

A list of postcodes associated with each broad rental market area in Scotland. A list of postcodes associated with each local authority in Scotland. A summary of the sample sizes (and their proportions against each BRMA market size) used to calculate LHA rates for each BRMA Area (see https://www.gov.scot/publications/p...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
FOI/202300368850
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing

NHS Scotland winter modelling: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government done any modelling on how NHS Scotland will cope during the winter months? If so could you supply this modelling? If you have not modelled it then why not? How does it compare to the two previous winters in terms of bed capacity being filled and how many people are expected to present at a&e...

FOI withheld 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200331129
Directorate
Topic

Answer given by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on 15 November 2022: FOI release

A copy of any information, briefing notes and top lines provided to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity in order to answer S6T-00960 asked by Liam Kerr MSP in the Chamber on 15th November 2022. A copy of all documents, including all correspondence involving ministers, Special Advisors and t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 288 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30B s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200330327
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Coronation of King Charles: FOI release

All correspondence, notes and information relating to the coronation of King Charles in May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200332147
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Ofgem about TNUoS reforms: EIR release

Any notes/minutes of meetings with Ofgem on the subject of TNUoS reforms, attended by representatives of the Scottish Government, from 1st November 2021 to date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200332794
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Charging points numbers and cost: FOI release

How many charging points for electric cars has Charging Point Scotland built (the overall figure, and breakdown by financial year). How much has been spent on installing charging points in Scotland (the overall figure, and break down by financial year). Any correspondence between Charging Point Scotland and Transport S...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200323589
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of Chief Officers 2020-2022: FOI release

Could you provide a list of all Chief Officers in Scotland over the last two years, i.e. national clinical director, chief medical officer, chief vet, permanent secretary, chief nurse? All salaries for all those positions? How much has been paid out in total to those Chief Officers in 2020, 2021, 2022? Breakdown of the...

FOI unclear 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200335653
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disposal of productions used in prosecution of Luke Mitchell: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government legal directorate (e.g., correspondence with Police Scotland, the Crown Office, or the Scottish Police Authority) related to the disposal/potential disposal of productions used in the prosecution of Luke Mitchell (HMA v Luke Mitchell, 2005). This request relates to the ti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202300337062
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Rent Pressure Zones: FOI release

1. I would like to know how many applications have been made to the Scottish Government by local authorities to designate a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) in their area. 2. Please provide a breakdown of the number of applications received from each local authority, along with the dates each application was received. 3. Ple...

FOI not held 40 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300376592
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector