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

Dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations which are reclaimable by the creditor and as yet not reclaimed: FOI release

Details of dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations which are reclaimable by the creditor and as yet not reclaimed, to include in regard to this request; Name of the creditor Address of the creditor including postcode The creditor reference number Claim amount in the Insolvency (£) Consigned / unclaim...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348768
Directorate
Topic

Demolitions and student accommodation in Glasgow since 2012: FOI response

1. How many homes have been demolished and built on the sites of the former Red Road and Sighthill apartments from 2012 to today? 2. How many student accommodations have been built in Glasgow over the same period? Moreover, how many students have been accommodated? 3. How many homes in the Glasgow Region have been de...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300360059
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offshore wind turbines built and erected in Scotland in the last 10 years: EIR release

How many offshore wind turbines have been built and erected in Scotland in the last 10 years (Sep 13 - Sep 23) Of all the turbines built how many households are they meant to power?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
FOI/202300374268
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Right To Buy and Preserved Right to Buy in Scotland August 1987-September 2002: FOI release

You asked for information on Right To Buy and Preserved Right to Buy in Scotland, during the period August 1987-September 2002. Were Cooperative Housing associations included in this scheme? If so, What was the total number of applications received in Scotland from these Cooperatives? How many successful applications ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.61(4)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300344673
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GlobalScot statistics: FOI release

The total number of GlobalScots for each year since it was established. The total number of participating businesses with GlobalScot network for each year since it was established.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358914
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Education Exchange Programme: FOI release

Can you confirm when the development of the Scottish education exchange programme was last discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers? Can you confirm every cabinet meeting where violence in schools was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since the May 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358943
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Government funding to faith and belief groups and organisations in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for "I wasn't aware that faith and belief groups, organisations, communities were in receipt of Scottish Government funding. I'd appreciate if you could give me a breakdown of Scottish Government funding to faith and belief groups and organisations in Scotland? For example, is there any direct funding to thes...

FOI unclear 50 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300350562
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reverse vending machines in Scottish Government buildings: EIR release

Can you confirm whether the Scottish Government has contracts in place to provide a reverse vending machine in any of its buildings, and how many are expected to be in operation. How much has the Scottish Government already spent on reverse vending machines? How much does it expect to pay in the financial year 2023/24?...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300359845
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Awareness of Thrombosis: FOI release

You asked for the following: What is the percentage of population in Scotland who are aware of Thrombosis as a disease? What percentage of population in Scotland are aware of the risk factors attributed to Thrombosis? What percentage of population in Scotland are aware of Signs and Symptoms of Thrombosis to be aware o...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354570
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Studies on electric cars: FOI release

Details of any studies ordered by the Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies, or studies relied on by the Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies to determine the following: The electricity which will be used by electric cars between now and 2040. Whether Scotland has and will have sufficient ...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300360134
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Government support for the former First Minister after they leave office: FOI release

What government support does the former First Minister receive after they leave office? Full list of these, including cost and whether Nicola Sturgeon accepted it. Do they have access to any sort of car service after they leave office? If so, what service is this and how much does it cost? All correspondence received a...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300360163
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings discussing Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

You asked for “Any minutes from meetings involving Scottish Government ministers (Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP) that discuss the Deposit Return Scheme, due to come into effect on August 2023, between August 2022 to December 2022”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300337696
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GP funding correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the BMA Scotland/BMA Scottish general practitioners committee and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisers regarding Global sum payments. Information should include but not be...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300360649
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dates of winter salting on trunk roads A68 and A7: FOI release

Can you please supply dates of winter salting on trunk roads A68 and A7 from 1/10/22 to 15/6/23. Please include any winter salting after 15/6/23. If this information cannot be provided, please confirm the public body or authority who can be contacted to initiate a freedom of information request As the information yo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300363706
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Harper House: FOI release

How much money the Scottish Government has spent to date on the establishment and running of Harper House. How many individuals, since the facility opened until present day, have used the facility. a breakdown of how long each individual has stayed at the facility. to confirm if each resident brought their families How...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.27(1)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300348192
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Appropriate level for local authorities to set penalty charge notices (“PCN”): FOI release

Regarding the conclusion reached that PCN levels needed to be raised in Scotland. Regarding the evidence supporting that decision. Detailing what methodology TS used in weighting the different consultation responses, for example a Local Authority as against individual respondents. Relevant to, all and any advice receiv...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300362203
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Office 365 licencing and Microsoft telephony questions: FOI release

O365 Licencing Questions: Which Microsoft O365 do you use eg E3, E5? Do you use the NHS-shared O365 tenant? Do you procure O365 licences through Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) or Cloud Service Provider (CSP). Who is your supplier? When is your licencing renewal date/anniversary for these services? Microsoft Tele...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358497
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Building Assessment: FOI release

Detail on how many buildings were in the pilot and how many have completed the SBA as at 13 February How many remediation plans have been put in place for buildings in the pilot scheme The exact status of the building at Stobcross Street (i.e. when the survey was completed and who is holding back it's release) Detail o...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300345076
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Monitoring and evaluation documents that relate to COP26 free travel pass: FOI release

All monitoring and evaluation documents that relate to COP26 free travel pass. If this information can not be provided, please could you provide any individual documents which relate to the monitoring and evaluation of the COP26 free travel pass for delegates. If this information can not be provided, could you tell me ...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300345243
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Ministers relating to Project Chestnut: FOI release

Any reports or briefings issued or submitted to ministers that would fall within 'Project Chestnut'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300363664
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Preparation of First Minister resignation: FOI release

How much has it cost the Scottish Government to move Nicola Sturgeon and her belongings out of Bute House in anticipation of the new First Minister moving in? Breakdown of these costs. Supply Nicola Sturgeon's diary of events in March up until she leaves her role as First Minister. Any correspondence (including emails,...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.12
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300346137
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Scottish Exchange Programme: FOI release

When is the Scottish Exchange Programme expected to be implemented? The total spent on the development of the Scottish Exchange Programme? Have any progress reports been conducted on the development of the Scottish Exchange Programme? Was there an expected implantation date for the development of the Scottish Exchange ...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300353313
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Young Persons' Concessionary Travel Scheme

You asked for the most recently held figures concerning the young persons' concessionary travel scheme, by local authority area.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300347360
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Existence of Fiscal Transfers

You asked for: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/539499/response/1290029/attach/4/FOI%2018%2003746%20response%20vA32853756.pdf? cookie_passthrough=1 I refer to the above FOI and the following sections. ”However, it is important to note that this figure does not represent a fiscal transfer from the rest of the U...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300353027
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector