Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,647releases indexed
40,488attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,388partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-30newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,388 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 703 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 2996 s.17(1) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1223 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-09 8 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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22,647 matching releases

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing surveillance data: EIR release

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing sightings/surveillance data for the following ICES Rectangles - 46E5, 46E6 and 47E5, 47E6 from 2015 to 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200286498
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministers' private interests: FOI release

(1) All the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister currently serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the information provided by the First Minister; (2) Any confirmation from ministers, at the time of their appoi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202300341145
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Ferguson Marine: FOI release

The following information regarding FOI request number 202200299795, sent in June 2022, relating to emails regarding Ferguson Marine. 1) Correspondence relating to the request sent by or to government officials including, but not limited to, civil servants, special advisers and elected officials from the time of the re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 150 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202200318503
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Grants and subsidies from Scottish Forestry and predecessors to Balmoral, Castle of Mey and Dumfries House estates: EIR release

All subsidy payments made by Scottish Forestry and all relevant predecessor bodies to Balmoral estate, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB, Castle of Mey, Caithness KW14 8XH and Dumfries House, East Ayrshire KA18 2NJ. Please detail all grants and subsidies paid to those three land holdings by Scottish Forestry and all relevant pred...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202200325493
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Property Factors register: FOI release

You asked for the following information from the period when the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 was introduced until the present date: 1. The total number of Property Factor Enforcement Orders (PFEOs) issued by the First-tier Tribunal. 2. The total number of times the Scottish Ministers have been informed that a...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.7 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202200325016
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

First Minister meetings with BlackRock and RBS: FOI release

Information relating to four specific meetings as outlined below: "All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.31 s.30 s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202300338444
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

Guidance and Criteria for Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund: FOI release

A copy of the criteria for the funding applications and also a copy of the funding bid submitted by Perth & Kinross Council and any consultation with tenants for the Double Dykes site.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202300344249
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Adding a Conservation Body to Title Conditions: FOI release

Guidance to help you understand the process through which a new conservation body can be prescribed under the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003. You are "keen to understand: The criteria an organisation would have to meet to be accepted as a Conservation Body The process by which an organisation could apply to be a...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.38(1) s.38(4) s.38(5)
Published
2023-03-22
Reference
FOI/202300344532
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Gender Breakdown within Education Agencies: FOI release

Can I get the gender breakdown for Education Scotland employees and SQA employees? Can I get the number of male employees, female employees and non-binary employees for each organisation?

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300346807
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

St Andrew's Day activities 2022: FOI release

What activities were organised in 2022 to celebrate or utilise St Andrew's day in a) each of the Scottish Government's international hubs b) Scotland House in London c) government led events in Scotland to mark St Andrew's Day in 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300346001
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Data and statements relating to Electricity from Renewable Sources: EIR release

Due to the number of questions your request concerns we have first copied your request in full and then responded to the questions in a table format (below) for ease of use. Generally, we would like to note that the discrepancy you identify likely relates to statements about Scotland almost meeting the Scottish Govern...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4)
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200321474
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Cop15 Trip Costs: FOI release

How much did it , completely cost, to send Lorna Slater to COP15 in Montreal 2022? 1. Break down of travel costs, and methods of travel - Start to Finish. 2. Hotel costs. 3. All other additional expenses. Since this meeting has been completed their should be no security reasons for divulging the costs. If the Green P...

FOI released 75 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300340387
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Third sector organisations that have received climate emergency funding: FOI release

The organisation name, funding amount, specific role of all 3rd sector organisations that receive funding from the Scottish government to engage the public and businesses in the climate emergency, and when this funding has been given. If there is a carbon cost-benefit evaluation of this funding for each organisation. ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200325259
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Monthly utility bill for each Scottish Government building and Bute House in 2022: EIR release

A schedule showing the monthly utility bill for each Scottish Government building and Bute House for each month of 2022. For each building, please provide both the electricity and gas bill for each month.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200328158
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme exemption requests: EIR release

The number of requests for exemption to operate a retail return point under the Deposit Return Scheme for each month since the exemption application process opened, the number of applications per month (i) where a proximity exemption was granted, and (ii) where an environmental health exemption was granted and the numb...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200325817
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Sea Lice Risk Framework: EIR release

“Information pertaining to: All instructions / commissioning / actions / directives made by Scottish Government to SEPA in respect to the Sea Lice Risk Framework, including (but not limited to): Those relating to the initial scoping and development of the framework, prior to public consultation. Those relating to the c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-20
Reference
FOI/202200310195
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea Lice Risk Framework: EIR Review

“All instructions / commissioning / actions / directives made by Scottish Government to SEPA in respect to the Sea Lice Risk Framework, including (but not limited to): Those relating to the initial scoping and development of the framework, prior to public consultation. Those relating to the consultation process, its t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2023-03-20
Reference
FOI/202200319085 Review of 202200310195
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding meetings with Liberty One Communications LTD: FOI release

Scottish Government to provide minutes or any other information you may have regarding what was discussed in these meetings: 24/03/2022 with Liberty One Communications Ltd

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-20
Reference
FOI/202300344894
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport minister meeting with Fergus Ewing MSP: EIR release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for transport minister Jenny Gilruth for her meeting with Fergus Ewing MSP about road safety on 25 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event, and associated correspondence. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-20
Reference
FOI/202300338584
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Interim Staff Services: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002] we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 Oct 2022 – 31 Dece...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-17
Reference
FOI/202300343726
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision of Administration Staff Services: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002] we formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Administration Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 Oct 2022 – 31 December 2022 and to which agency (including agencies...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-17
Reference
FOI/202300343733
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence received by Michael Matheson on Water management: EIR release

Internal and external correspondence received by the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, Michael Matheson MSP, regarding ‘water management’ and ‘drought management’ between 1 September 2021 and the present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-17
Reference
FOI/202200322006
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Financial support paid to salmon farming industry: FOI release

i) details of financial support (including grants and loans) paid to the Scottish fish farming industry by the Scottish Government, or its agencies, since 2012, broken down by operator. ii) details of financial support/incentives paid to the Scottish Government, or its agencies, by the Scottish fish farming industry si...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-17
Reference
FOI/202300345664
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector