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

Mental health counsellors in colleges and universities: FOI release

Question 1: The Scottish Government announced plans to fund 80 additional mental health counsellors in colleges and universities between 2019 and 2023. Please confirm how many of those new counsellors were allocated for Scottish universities. Question 2: Please confirm how many counsellors (FTE) have been appointed at ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2023-01-16
Reference
FOI/202200319297
Directorate
Topic
Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Publication of "Quality Prescribing for Chronic Pain, a Guide for Improvement, 2018-2021" FOI release

(1) The date on which the Scottish Government’s ‘Quality Prescribing for Chronic Pain, a Guide for Improvement, 2018-2021’ was published; and (2) When / how it was disseminated to primary care / general practices.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2023-01-16
Reference
FOI/202200321332
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Procedure for Ukrainian refugees raising complaints aboard MS Victoria: FOI release

Question 1. Details of any and all concerns and complaints raised by or on behalf of Ukrainian families who are or have been housed on the cruise ship MS Victoria, which is docked in Edinburgh at present. Question 2. Details of what channels there would be open to families living on the ship to raise concerns and what ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-01-16
Reference
FOI/202200320506
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Road traffic collision statistics for A711 between Dumfries and Dalbeattie: FOI release

"I am writing this email to request the number of road traffic collisions that have encountered on the A711 road between Dumfries and Dalbeattie over a 36month period. The section of the road that I am interested in is between the beeswing caravan park and the kirkgunzeon straight on the double ‘s’ bend. There are conc...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200319781
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet: EIR release

1) “How much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet has been rolled out in the period September 2021 to the present day? 2) In total how much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) has been rolled out in Scotland’s fishing fleet? 3) What has been the cost to the Scottish Government of rolling out Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315389
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A8 dual carriageway Langbank closures and diversions: EIR release

"Information over the last 5 years, on the number of times the A8 dual carriageway by Langbank has been closed forcing a diversion of traffic onto the Old Greenock Rd, in either direction."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200318046
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding independence paper: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding the recent paper "A Stronger Economy with Independence", published by the Scottish Government. This includes any analysis provided by the Scottish Fiscal Commission and any analysis requested by the Scottish Government on th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200329337
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Delivery Team Manager recruitment exercise: FOI release

With regard to recruitment in 2022/2023: Please confirm how many people are on the reserve list for the Delivery Team Manager role? Please also confirm if there are plans to hire more people for this position? And if so when?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200316573
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs): EIR release

I shall be pleased if you will provide me with certain information under the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and/or the Environmental Information Regulations with reference to a statement in the National newspaper that bears to have been issued by Scottish Government, on the subject of acoustic ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.8(1) s.8(2) s.6(9) s.8(5) s.6(7)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315614
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Unique online visitor statistics: FOI release

1. Please tell me how many unique visitors have visited the Building a New Scotland website since 14 June 2022, broken down by week. 2. Please tell me how many unique visitors have visited each of the versions of Paper 1 since their launch. 3. Please tell me how many unique visitors have visited each of the versions of...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200320904
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Medical Council of Ireland (MCI) correspondence: FOI release

“Can you provide me with the date or dates email/telephone calls/meetings etc and any other information that the Scottish Government or The Safety Openness and Learning when they contacted the General Medical Council of Ireland (MCI) or the Irish Medical Council to gain information relating to Muftah Salem Eljamel rela...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200329591
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any internal or external correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 sent between September 2021 to March 28, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200324638
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on Audit Scotland report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any ministerial briefings on the subject of Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 between March 1 and July 1, 2022. 2) Any correspondence between ministers, special advisers, senior civil servants - including WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps - on how the handle th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200324642
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings with Executive Chairman of the GFG Alliance: FOI release

“1) Any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Sanjeev Gupta since May 1, 2021. 2) The location, date, time and cost to government of these meetings, including any expensed food or drink.”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending 10 attachments
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200307644
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Exporting Scottish Water: EIR release

1. Has the Scottish Government since 2020 commissioned any studies to evaluate the capital cost, engineering viability and likely return on investment of exporting water to England? 2. Has the Westminster government made any formal or informal requests to the Scottish Government to discuss exporting water to England? 3...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200317330
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Salvage site information regarding sunken barge off Portree coast: EIR release

“Could you please provide information on the alleged incident at Bakkafrost Scotland's Portree salmon farm? Marine Scotland is listed above on the distribution list. Presumably, if there has been a toxic leak, then Marine Scotland would have been notified and would have been involved. Further information on this allege...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200317900
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disclosure checks requested by City of Edinburgh Council for Super Sponsor and Homes for Ukraine schemes: FOI release

The number of disclosure checks requested by City of Edinburgh Council in the last three months for those wishing to host Ukrainian refugees. You further requested a breakdown of checks that had been accepted, rejected and were pending.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200317171
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Ukraine

Home Owner Support Fund modelling: FOI release

The models it uses and provides to money advice workers to calculate the HOSF entitlement that correspond with guidance https://www.gov.scot/policies/homelessness/support-for-homeowners-at-risk-of-homelessness/ Any modelling information it uses to determine the HOSF threshold, including that used to design the fund. St...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-01-10
Reference
FOI/202200317420
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

A77 Carlock Wall costs breakdown: EIR release

"Please can you supply the costs/figures. 1: Costs that have already been paid to contractors for works relating to Carlock Wall. 2: Costs that have been invoiced. 3: Costs for the completion of the FULL project at "CARLOCK WALL" works on the A77 South of Ballantrae that have yet to be invoiced. I am looking for the FU...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-10
Reference
FOI/202200319055
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scotland’s share of Europe’s potential offshore wind resource: EIR release

All internal Scottish Government discussion (including between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) relating to the question of Scotland’s share of Europe’s potential offshore wind resource, restricting the search to dates between 6th May 2021 and 20th October 2022. You also indicated how to narrow down you...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-09
Reference
FOI/202200325962
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

National care service development directorate: FOI release

1. How many civil servant staff are currently employed in the National Care Service development Directorate? 2. The breakdown of those staff by grade, numbers at each grade and what each of those grades costs the Scottish government? 3. How many professional advisors are currently employed in the Scottish Government? 4...

FOI unclear 50 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-01-06
Reference
FOI/202200329046
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Information and Communications Technology yearly spend: FOI release

You asked what was the total spend on ICT frameworks in 2021 for the public sector? The only report you can find is for 2018, where the estimate was £811 million - Scottish government spends £800m a year on ICT, 30% with SMEs (diginomica.com)

FOI released 70 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-01-06
Reference
FOI/202200333416
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total number of FOIs submitted by the media not answered: FOI release

How many foi requests by the media have not been provided over past two years? I.e. how many exempted due to cost or otherwise?

FOI partially withheld 60 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-01-06
Reference
FOI/202200331919
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Speed Camera Maintenance Costs: EIR release

1. Please inform me how many fixed speed cameras your organisation is responsible for. If possible, please break this down by device type (EG Gatso, Truvelo, HADECS). 2. Please inform me how many average speed cameras your organisation is responsible for. If possible, please break this down by device type (EG SPECS, VE...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)
Published
2023-01-06
Reference
FOI/202200334644
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Agricultural bill promotion: FOI release

The amount of money paid to the PR agency JW Squared to promote the open meetings about the Agricultural Bill consultation.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence meetings contracts
Published
2023-01-06
Reference
FOI/202200333415
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector