Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,651releases indexed
40,512attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,391partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,391 unclear 7,405 not held 3,242 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5153 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3730 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2997 s.17(1) 2928 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1226 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 4 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,313 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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Statistical information for call centre contracts: FOI release

Contract 1 - contact centre/call centre contracts Please send me the following information for each provider: 1. Incumbent Supplier: For each of the contract(s) please can you provide me with the supplier of the contract. 2. Annual Average Spend: the annual average (over 3 years) spends for each supplier. 3. Contract E...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.7 s.8 s.9 s.3 s.5 s.31
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200283904
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Staff members employed by ScotRail: FOI release

The number of staff members employed by ScotRail, with a breakdown by financial year from 2016-17 onward.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200289406
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of the Government's response to the "Fair and Healthy Work for All" review: FOI release

“The document "Fair and Healthy Work for All - A Review of the Scottish Government's Health and Work Strategy" was published in November 2019. The document can be found at 1 Executive Summary - Health and work strategy: review report -gov.scot (www.gov.scot). I would be grateful to receive the following information: 1....

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200285165
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland IT equipment: FOI release

Q1. Can you please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation for the following? Q2. Does your organisation have any plans for refreshing or replacing the above devices, if so, can you please provide the indicative or projected expenditure in the below format? Q3. Does your organisation have any plans for...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200286225
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Money paid to Georope LTD: FOI release

1. In the last 10 years, how much Government money has been paid to Georope LTD in relation to ongoing work at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful? 2. If the information is not held as far back as 10 years, then please can you provide the information for whatever time period this is held for?

FOI not held 40 score 5 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200291050
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route compensation costs: EIR release

With specific reference to whole Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and all of the land affected by this whole project. 1. The total number of Compulsory Purchase Order claims made to date. 2. Total estimated budget for the CPOs. 3. Number of CPO claims settled to date (whether fully or partially). 4. Total value of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.6 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.4
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200286785
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Tertiary education in North and South Lanarkshire: FOI release

1. What action has the Scottish Government taken to ensure that the Boards of both South Lanarkshire College and New College Lanarkshire are complying with the terms of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013? 2. What action has the Scottish Government taken t...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200286357
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Statistics regarding hip replacement operations: FOI release

The most recent three month period for which figures are available: The number of hip replacement operations performed in NHS hospitals in Scotland. The average time those undergoing these operations waited for their operation to be performed after referral to an NHS consultant. The number of hip replacement operation...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200293830
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Proposed Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill consultation responses: FOI release

"I would like information in relation to the recent consultation: Proposed Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill. When and where are responses to the consultation going to be published? How many responses to the consultation document were received up to and including the closing date Wednesday 12th January 2022?...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200296700
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Progress of the Alternative GERS report: FOI release

I am writing to request information on the progress of the Scottish Government's "Alternative GERS" report, as proposed by the former Finance Secretary Derek Mackay in January 2022 and re-iterated by his successor, Kate Forbes, in August 2021. In particular, I am interested in what progress has been made since Ms Forbe...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200293288
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Information pertaining to Liberty Steel Ltd: FOI release

I gather that your request may have been submitted following your review of the Charge Code document1007 1517 002 which is available from the following link: Charge - Find and update company information - GOV.UK (company-information.service.gov.uk) You asked for: A confirmation that interest payments have been made ag...

FOI not held 40 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200287680
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Statistics for perjury charges: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Question 1- How many perjury charges have been brought in Scotland in the last 5 years? Question 2- How many perjury charges have resulted in a Court trial in the last 5 years? Question 3- How many perjury charges have resulted in conviction in the last 5 years? Question 4- What...

FOI not held 40 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200298491
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

STPR2 recommendations regarding Gourock to Dunoon bridge: EIR release

In the letter sent from Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson, he states: “I can confirm that STPR2 has not recommended any further work is progressed on a proposed fixed link across the Firth of Clyde. This was on the basis that the preliminary assessment work had highlighted significant issues in relation to topography ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.10(4)
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200286041
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statistics for hip and knee replacements: FOI release

The most recent twelve month (or shorter) period for which figures are available after September 2020: A breakdown of the total activity at private hospitals in Scotland, on behalf of the NHS, for hip and knee replacement operations. A breakdown for each private hospital involved. A breakdown for each health board inv...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200293503
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Building and fire safety working group: EIR release

1.Provide the update SG Officials provided on the Single Building Assessment (SBA), including any notes, briefings and slides circulated or prepare. 2. Detail the the make-up of the buildings included in the pilot phase which illustrates the "range of different building sizes and issues to ensure the SBA process is rob...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.25(1) s.6
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200293106
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information on cyber attacks of which public bodies in Scotland have been a victim: FOI release

You asked for: 1) The number of public bodies that - to the Scottish Government's knowledge - have been the victim of a cyber attack since 1 January 2021. 2) The number of public bodies still recovering from the effects of successful cyber attacks which have occurred since 1 January 2021.

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200289714
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Ministerial visits with Ferguson Marine Shipyard: FOI release

1. Any Ministerial visits Jenny Gilruth has conducted to the Ferguson Marine shipyard since 24 January 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200295359
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

White privilege tests: FOI release

"Has the First Minister and the cabinet taken ‘white privilege tests’, as she said they would on the Trevor Phillips on Sunday politics show 12 September, 2021? https://news.sky.com/video/trevorphillips-on-sunday-the-highlights-from-todays-show-with-sajid-javid-nicola-sturgeon-jonathan-ashworthand-jack-straw-12406056 I...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200289067
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Number of data breaches from 2018 to 2022: FOI release

You asked for the number of data breaches that were referred to the UK Information Commissioner in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 so far.

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200293748
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Face covering regulations for adults in a primary school setting: FOI release

1. Please provide information/details of the relevant Scottish Government ‘Face covering’ regulations and advice for parents and other visitors when visiting a primary school. 2. Please provide information/details of the relevant Scottish Government ‘Face covering’ regulations and advice for adults when in a primary sc...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.20
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200292251
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Services provided by Lochan Associates: FOI release

You asked can the Scottish Government confirm if; 1. Lochan Associates Limited are engaged by them to provide services? 2. What services are they providing for the Scottish Government? 3. What is the length of contract they have been awarded? 4. What is the value of the contract? 5. Did the Scottish Government approach...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.2
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200289183
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

UK's offshore wind capacity: EIR release

In a tweet sent on 5th August 2021, Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, make the following statement: “Scotland has 60% of UK's offshore wind capacity and 25% of Europes wind resource.” Please provide the analysis and data which justifies this statement.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200292407
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Communications with Scottish National Investment Bank on policy direction: FOI release

“Any communications the Scottish Government has had with the Scottish National Investment Bank on policy direction around the bank.” Subsequent emailing confirmed you are referring to “decisions over policy decisions which relate to Scottish Government aims and outcomes. For example, the National Performance Framework ...

FOI clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200286513
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank CEO resignation correspondence: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers, special advisers and civil servants relating to the resignation of Eilidh Mactaggart from the Scottish National Investment Bank between January 25 2022 and March 16 2022. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Government civil servants, special advisers and m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-05-11
Reference
FOI/202200288213
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector