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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A835 Garve Village traffic survey results: EIR release

"How many vehicles were travelling between 41-45mph in the 40mph zone, 46-50mph in the 40mph zone, and over 50mph in the 40mph zone during the October 2022 traffic survey undertaken on the A835 through Garve Village please?"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300339686
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Staff organogram of Education Reform, Early Learning and Childcare and Learning Directorate: FOI release

A staff organogram of the Education Reform Directorate, Early Learning and Childcare Directorate & Learning Directorate including the following information: Directorate Unit Reporting Senior Post Grade Payscale Minimum (£) Payscale Maximum (£) Generic Job Title Professional/Occupational Group I would appreciate this ...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200332253
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Legal action and costs: FOI release

1) 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) 1a) Please break this down by the list of associated cases or disputes, and their individual cost. 1b) If possible, please provide the final settlement or damages or othe...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200332628
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

George Adam's (SNP) meeting: FOI release

1) 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 to the following meeting: 1a) George Adam's meeting with Daren F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200331316
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kate Forbes' (MSP) meetings: FOI release

1) 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 to the following meetings: 1a) Kate Forbes' meeting with Mark Lo...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200331293
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grants awarded for Biomass heating systems: EIR release

“I would like to request information relating to Scottish Government grants made for biomass heating between 01/01/2020 and today. In particular I would like to know financial amounts as well as the reason for the grants”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300337848
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Small Business Research Initiatives (SBRI) funding: FOI release

Details of funding provided by Scottish Government to Small Business Research Initiative for various projects in HEALTHCARE sector in last 10 years.

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200309028
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Appointments to the board of Caledonian MacBrayne: FOI release

1. The appointments policy for the board of David MacBrayne Limited. 2. Documents which suggest or explain why the Scottish Government has again failed to advertise vacancies for that board in the actual Outer Hebrides area. 3. Documents written by civil servants, other officials and/or board members which include any ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200332286
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff headcount and wage bill: FOI release

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 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200333602
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of people committed violent crime past 10 years: FOI release

1. The number of people who were charged and/or convicted of violent crime(s) in Scotland in the last 10 years, broken down by crime sub-type(s) and the gender of the offender. If possible, please provide the option to break this data down according to offender's ethnic backgrounds. 2. The number of people charged and/...

FOI released 100 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200329665
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Persimmon Homes regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM: EIR release

All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Persimmon Homes (or contractors working on their behalf) regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM on site to the North of Summerlea Rd and West of Snowdon Terr, Seamill, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200333346
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The report, 'Wrong With The Wind' : EIR release

On 9th November 2022, These Islands published a report - Wrong With The Wind - concerning the Scottish Government's frequently cited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe's potential offshore wind resource. Please provide: (1). All internal Scottish Government correspondence (including between Ministers, Civil Serv...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200332823
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Public Service Obligations (PSO) scheduled flight services: FOI release

provide a copy of the PSO specification for this route show which disabled people and their organisations you consulted with when setting up this PSO route and provide copies of their input show what accessibility issues you considered when you were considering, specifying and undertaking this route provide the equalit...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300338063
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Angus Robertson's meetings: FOI release

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 to the following meetings: 1a) Angus Robertson's meeting with Simon...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300338470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding for provision of period products: FOI release

In relation to the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021, the amount of funding to local authorities for financial years 2018/19, 2029/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2022/23, broken down by local authority and, if information exists, by the type of expense (e.g. cost of product, distribution, marketing). When ...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300338069
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence with Ian Blackford mentioning 'State Pension': FOI release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Ian Blackford MP (or his staff) mentioning 'State Pension', from 1 January 2022 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300340265
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Port Mor Harbour: EIR release

In relation to the Port Mor case, Isle of Colonsay, I would like to make the following Freedom of Information requests. I would like to see all held by Marine Scotland regarding the specifics of the unlicensed activity below MHWS. I would like to see dated instances of this information being received/recorded, and then...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.9 s.45 s.34(1)
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300336920
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence discussing offshore wind with Stephen Flynn: EIR release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Stephen Flynn MP (or his staff) mentioning "offshore wind," 1st January 2022 - 10th December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202200333878
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland software used for information requests: FOI release

What software or process Education Scotland uses to process Freedom of Information requests (FOI), Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) and Environmental Information requests (EIR), and how much this costs Education Scotland each year?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202200324010
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Licence for Portree barge salvage: EIR release

Does Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly The Scottish Salmon Company) have a license to salvage the sunken Gael Force barge off Portree? Are Bakkafrost operating legally or illegally? Could you please also include a copy of the 'Notice to Mariners' which no doubt has been issued to navigation warning shipping to stay away fr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202200332849
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Conditions of funding for Scottish Trans: FOI release

The full conditions of funding for Scottish Trans.

FOI unclear 80 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-10
Reference
FOI/202300337534
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding for Equality Network: FOI release

The full conditions of funding for Equality Network.

FOI not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-10
Reference
FOI/202300337528
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Independent user research referred to in S6W-12690: FOI release

A copy of independent research referred to in the response to PQ SW6-12690.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-10
Reference
FOI/202200334252
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Brussels office St Andrews Day celebration: FOI release

1. How much money was spent on the numerous St Andrews Day celebration events at the Scottish Governments Brussels Office. Breakdown of this spend. 2. Itinerary of Neil Gray the minister who attended the events in Brussels Including minutes taken from any meetings he had in Brussels. 3. Itinerary for Neil Gray’s trip t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.38(1) s.38 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-10
Reference
FOI/202200333610
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between the First Minister and the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared for the meeting between the First Minister and the German Ambassador to the United Kingdom on 2 December 2022, and all minutes/notes of the meeting. On 28 December 2022, I sought clarification that the information you were looking for was specifically that which refers to renewable energ...

FOI clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-10
Reference
FOI/202200332815
Directorate
Topic
Public sector