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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Arrangements for engagements at Tain Academy Campus and Inverness royal Academy: FOI release

The period of the last 6 months all copies of letters/emails/notes/minutes/briefings of correspondence between Scottish government officials and Highland Council officials regarding arrangements for the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills' Ministerial Engagements at Tain Academy Campus and Inverness royal Academ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200334626
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel of Liberty Steel: FOI release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel (sometimes spelled Kable) of Liberty Steel/GFG Alliance, since May 1, 2021 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200312445
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Plastic bottles usage in Scottish Government buildings: EIR release

Would you be able to provide the following information: Can you confirm whether plastic bottles are sold/provided in Scottish Government buildings directly or through it’s suppliers? This could be in canteens, vending machines, or the provision of catering services at events. Can you confirm whether the Scottish Gover...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
EIR/202300342345
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Gordonbush Hydrogen Project - Hydrogen Action Plan: EIR release

Surrounding The Gordonbush Hydrogen Project - The Scottish Government published its ‘Hydrogen Action Plan’ on the 14 December 2022. Included in the ‘Progress to date’ section was a reference to the Gordonbush Hydrogen Project. It stated that: Gordonbush Hydrogen project – SSE Renewables and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Ene...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.53 s.6(1) s.58
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300336973
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Spaces for People funding by council authority: FOI release

The breakdown of funding for the Spaces for People funds by council authority for the financial year 2021-22.

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300337957
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Government funding of Broadband in PH16 postcode area: FOI release

1) Please provide any correspondence or meeting minutes or similar relating to any application for public funding or payment of or awarding of grants, subsidies or similar payments, to any telecom or broadband supplier, specifically including but not limited to BT, Openreach and ScotNet, with regard to the provision of...

FOI unclear 50 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200335859
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Police Officers receiving index linked pension due to ill health retirement: FOI release

In the past five years, how many Police Officers retired from Police Scotland on an ill health pension who were under the age of 55 years of age and retired on the lower tier. Of these retirees on the lower tier, how many were index linked from point of retirement?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300339392
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Public funds given to Amazon: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of all public funds the Scottish Government have given to Amazon since 2007. I would like this figure presented as an annual figure for each calendar year and a cumulative total. I would like a breakdown of what public funds were specifically allocated by the Scottish Government to Amazon for their...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300340254
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Jamie Delap: EIR release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting /video conference with Jamie Delap and others on 31 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202300339746
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with Edrington Group: FOI release

Information held in relation to the briefings prepared for Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and the notes made for his meeting with senior staff at Edrington on 4 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202300339804
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Patrick Harvie expenditure receipts for Rome trip: FOI release

Full details on how many trips were taken via train, where the trip left from and their destination and the type of ticket purchased. Could you also give me a breakdown of the accommodation costs including the name and type of room.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202300340005
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications from First Minister's office with various organisations: FOI release

Any communications involving both the current and former First Minister's office which included or referred to: Chinese secret police Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre Loon Fung Sichuan House Scottish Fujian Chamber of Commerce

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
202300337027
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Boheadlag Woodland Creation Scheme documentation: EIR release

As per Head of Operational Delivery letter to Murdo Fraser MSP, of 8 November 2022 - your reference: 2022/00324494 - we wish to see the information gathered and documents produced by Tilhill for the Woodland Creation Scheme at Boheadlag, Griffin Forest, Perthshire, namely the archeaological survey and their in-house bo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202200330174
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Neil Gray's meeting with Consular Corps in October 2022: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his meeting / video conference with the consular corps on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300339772
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding for Muirburn and Heather Cutting from Agri-Environment Climate Scheme: EIR release

Information on payments given out by the Scottish Government in the last five years under the Agri Environment Climate Scheme for the Muirburn and Heather Cutting option.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 0 working days correspondence spending s.20
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300343526
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Muirburn and Heather Cutting Payments from Agri-Environment Climate Scheme: FOI release

Information on what payments were given out by the Scottish Government for 2018-2022 under the Agri Environment Climate Scheme for the Muirburn and Heather Cutting option.

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300341975
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Driving licence disqualification statistics: FOI release

Number of charges are there for careless driving in Scotland per year; Number of charges are there for dangerous driving in Scotland per year; Number of people are given a driving ban in Scotland per year; Of these driving bans, how many were due to an accumulation of points on their license?

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.18
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300340117
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Directorate For Performance, Delivery and Resilience portable generator expenditure: FOI release

An itemised account of each item purchased within the following table: Directorate For Performance, Delivery and Resilience Www Kelvinpowertools C Hardware Stores 24/02/2022 3757.00 Office equipment Directorate For Performance, Delivery and Resilience Www Kelvinpowertools C Hardware Stores 24/02/2022 1219.00 Office eq...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200323063
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

VMS data for the ICES Rectangle 41F2: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for the following ICES Rectangle 41F2 for the period of January 2022 – December 2022 (inclusive): Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300340736
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Connectivity and Network Services: FOI release

Information regarding Disclosure Scotland's Connectivity and Network Services. 1. Connectivity and Network Services a. Who provides your WAN and internet connectivity and the annual spend on each? b. Who provides your SIP trunks and what is the annual spend? c. Who provides your WAN services, is this MPLS, SD WAN or In...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1
Published
2023-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200320127
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information held by PVG Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the following information: I require data with regards males and female members as a whole I require data on those with and without neuro diverse conditions as well as autism more specifically. I require this to also be split into gender. I require data on those who are barred both by gender of males and...

FOI clarification 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17 s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200332499
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Students in KA postcode receiving Student Awards Agency Scotland support: FOI release

Statistics in relation to students from postcode sectors beginning KA receiving support from SAAS. How many students from postcode sectors KA11, KA12, KA13, KA14, KA15, KA20, KA21, KA22, KA23, KA24, KA25, KA27, KA28, KA29, KA30 received student bursaries in each of the last five academic years? What was the total amoun...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200321388
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson's meeting with China’s Special Representative for Arctic Affairs: FOI release

Information held in relation to the briefings prepared for Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and the notes made for his meeting with China’s Special Representative for Arctic Affairs on 14 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-22
Reference
FOI/202300339843
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend on inquiries into Government projects which have overrun: FOI release

“Can you tell me how much money the SNP have spent on enquires into government projects that have overrun financially and have gone beyond the completion date, such as the new forth road bridge, the two new hospitals, the Edinburgh tram line and the two boats being built at the Ferguson yard on the Clyde since Nicola S...

FOI unclear 55 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200331961
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Free Bus and Tram Travel Scheme: FOI release

1. "How much has Edinburgh City Council been made to spend on free tram fares for those under 22 since the Scottish Government introduced its free travel scheme for people under 22?" 2. "How much has the Scottish Government spent on the entire free travel for under 22s scheme since its introduction?"

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-02-21
Reference
FOI/202300337118
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport