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 801 stage payment 4: EIR release

About the about the Stage 4 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 14/03/2016, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: 1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200291927
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group: Progress update information: FOI release

‘The August minutes of the National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group mentioned that, in response to gender care for under 18s in England, the Scottish Government provided an update outlining development relevant to commitments contained within the 2021 action framework. https://www.gov.scot/publications/natio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200324557
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A96 accident statistics and improvement costs: EIR release

‘In the last five financial years, including 2022-23 so far, how many (i) deaths (ii) serious injuries and (iii) minor injuries have occurred as a result of crashes on the A96? In the last five financial years, including 2022-23 so far, how much money has been invested in upgrading the A96? Specifically, how much money...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200331153
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland expenditure on equality, diversity and inclusivity: FOI release

Provide in Excel CSV format, the following information: a) The number of roles in your association (expressed in numbers of FTE), that are mainly or exclusively focussed on issues of equality, diversity, or inclusivity. For example, this could include (amongst other guises) “EDI officers” or “diversity and inclusion pr...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-24
Reference
FOI/202200321768
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Union collective agreements: FOI release

1. The names of the unions which are signatories to your main collective agreement covering pay and conditions? 2. The number of employees covered by the agreement? 3. For your 2022/23 pay agreement, were the key features of the Scottish Public Sector pay policy applied as listed below. The key features of the 2022-23 ...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-24
Reference
FOI/202200319966
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pay supplements and Health & Safety practitioner grades: FOI release

Information regarding pay supplements and Health & Safety practitioner grades across the Scottish Government, its Agencies and other bodies e.g. NDPB’s. I have attached your full FOI request in Annex A.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-24
Reference
202200319615
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Visits to the Strathmartine Centre: FOI release

A copy of all reports, letters, emails and other documentation created in respect of the visits to the Strathmartine Centre, this year, by the representatives including those forwarded or shared with NHS Tayside.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-24
Reference
FOI/202200319570
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme risk register: FOI release

Under FOISA please provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme risk register.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.33(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-24
Reference
FOI/202200316121
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

East Ayrshire housing completions and funding since 2016: FOI release

A complete list of housing investments in Kilmarnock & Irvine Valley (location, units, funding value etc). Would it be possible to receive these figures?

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-24
Reference
FOI/202200315483
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Road traffic accident data for South Lanarkshire and Scotland: FOI release

"Information on road traffic accidents in South Lanarkshire and Scotland and I am contacting you to see if I can get some data for 2021. Also with the new adjusted severe and slight injury change, there is some information I would like to see if I can get back to 2004 if possible?"

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-24
Reference
FOI/202200328850
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications regarding prototype electric fire engine: FOI release

All communications between Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Transport Scotland and Scottish Government relating to this electric vehicle. A breakdown of the costs of the saltire livery for the engine and the costs of changing the livery to SFRS branding. Any communications between Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Tra...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33 s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2023-01-24
Reference
FOI/202200328382
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

First Minister air miles: FOI release

How many air miles does Nicola Sturgeon have from overseas trips in (i) 2016, (ii) 2017, (iii) 2018, (iv) 2019, (v) 2020, (vi) 2021, and (vii) 2022. Breakdown of these air miles by each flight.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-01-23
Reference
FOI/202200335019
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish International Offices: FOI release

1. Confirmation on the number of staff working in the Scottish Government's international offices 2. The pay grades for each staff member in each international office 3. If staff employed at each of the international offices are taxed in the UK or in the country where the office is based

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-01-23
Reference
FOI/202200335634
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Reem Alsalem: FOI release

Provide copies of any correspondence, or any records of any meetings or discussions, held by the Scottish Government related to the letter sent to Reem Alsalem, the UN rapporteur on violence against women and girls, by a series of Scottish women's groups. The letter I am referring to was sent to Ms Alsalem on November ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-01-23
Reference
FOI/202200332901
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Developments in Clashindarroch forest: EIR release

Information in relation to the operational Clashindarroch Wind Farm and the proposed Clashindarroch II Wind Farm.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-01-19
Reference
FOI/202200317725
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Asylum seekers & illegal migrants housed in Aberdeen: FOI release

The amount of people asylum seekers & illegal migrants (economical) who have been put in Aberdeen. I am looking for actual numbers of people who are tagging onto public services.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-01-19
Reference
FOI/202200316382
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Photography budget: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government has paid for a photographer/photos in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 so far with a breakdown of costs.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-01-19
Reference
FOI/202200317698
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Policies around miscarriage and stillbirth: FOI release

1. What paid leave is available for employees who suffer a miscarriage (ie up to 24 weeks pregnancy) and whether any other support is available. 2. What paid leave is available for employees whose child is stillborn (ie after 24 weeks pregnancy) and whether any other support is available. 3. Whether your body is consid...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-01-19
Reference
FOI/202200318701
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bute House residential refuse collection cost: FOI release

Information relating to refuse costs and other running costs associated with Bute House.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2023-01-19
Reference
FOI/202200317778
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Equality, diversity, and or inclusivity training and seminars attended and associated costs.: FOI release

a) The number of roles in your association (expressed in numbers of FTE), that are mainly or exclusively focussed on issues of equality, diversity, or inclusivity. For example, this could include (amongst other guises) “EDI officers” or “diversity and inclusion project managers” but would not include general HR manager...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-01-19
Reference
FOI/202200320549
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) housebuilders emergency Covid liquidity fund: FOI release

Information on the award of a loan made to Kapital Residential Limited through the Scottish Government SME Liquidity Fund. 1) When the initial loan was granted what percentage of the loan was; a) Secured against Greenfield House b) Secured against the Lundin Links Hotel c) Remained unsecured. 2) When the loan was res...

FOI not held 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-01-19
Reference
FOI/202200317869
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Brotherton Farm Preliminary Ecological Appraisal: EIR release

An electronic copy of Document 13, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal PPA-400-2133.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200326956
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Glenmore River catching history: EIR release

“Historic numbers of salmon and sea trout caught each year within the Glenmore river… tabulated data from your electronic database”. The database holds records from 1986-2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200324441
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspections of Marine Cage Fish Farms: EIR release

Information relating to onsite inspections carried out by Marine Scotland on fish farms operated by Mowi Scotland Limited in the sea cages located on the West coast of Scotland in each of the calendar years 2019, 2020 and 2021. We sought further clarification from you by email dated 15 August 2022 and you responded the...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.4 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200315581
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector