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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Animal abuse cases in Scotland: FOI release

1. The number of cases of animal abuse reported every year in Scotland (specifically Fife) and the percentage of repeat offenders. 2. How to get in contact with offenders, courts or prisons so as to offer this service.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200271063
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Subsidies the Scottish Government has paid to companies: FOI release

The details of subsidies the Scottish Government has granted to companies, their value, and what the purpose of these subsidies was for the last 3 years.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200271841
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Electric vehicle charging points on Mull and Iona: EIR release

1. How many active public charging points there are on the Isle of Mull and Iona, the address at which they’re registered, and when they were installed? 2. How many previously active charging points on the Isle of Mull and Iona, as well as when they were removed? 3. The amount of energy that each public charging point ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.5 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200272064
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Telecom and WAN estate: FOI release

Contract 1 - Telephony/Voice Services (Analogue, ISDN VOIP, SIP etc) 1. Telephony/Voice Services Provider - Please can you provide me with the name of the supplier for each contract? 2. Telephony/Voice Services - Contract Renewal Date- please provide day, month and year (month and year are also acceptable). If this is ...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.6 s.10 s.13 s.14 s.18
Published
2022-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200279506
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lochaber Smelter Guarantee Ministerial Submission: FOI Review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202100256434: “1. Please supply a copy of the submission(s), on the subject of the Lochaber Smelter Guarantee(s), provided to ministers for approval. 2. Please also provide a co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200270012 Review of 202100256434
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia in Scottish salmon: EIR Review

You referred to your previous request (EIR: 202100259475) which asked for: "Please provide information including raw test results, emails, letters, photos and any other data on ISA in Scottish salmon since 1 January 2013. Please include any correspondence with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), EFTA, DEFRA...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200271110 Review of 202100259475
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings regarding age of obtaining a Gender Recognition Certificate: FOI release

Since 1 April 2020, have Scottish Government Ministers and/or officials met with the following organisations to discuss proposals to reduce the age at which an individual can obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate and the implications for the use of single sex spaces in schools? 1. Teaching trades unions 2. Children a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200269367
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 data regarding hospital admissions and vaccinations: FOI release

Copies of all data, written updates or information in any other form provided to ministers, within the last three weeks from the date of this request, regarding: 1. The proportion of hospital patients recorded as Covid patients which are in hospital primarily because they are ill due to the virus, and how many are so-c...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200269486
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

All salmon imports since 1st January 2020: EIR release

“Could you please include ALL salmon imports since 1 January 2020? That includes parr and any other sizes and salmon types.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200272899
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding preparation of prospectus for an independent Scotland: FOI Review

Your original request asked for: 1) The number of full time equivalent staff in the Scottish Government who are currently, or are planned to begin work on the "prospectus for an independent Scotland", as mentioned in the Programme for Government on September 7. 2) Any internal correspondence sent from or to the First M...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.20(5) s.20(6) s.17 s.30 s.38 s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200270532 Review of 202100239831
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) financial aid: FOI release

The child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) has called for the Scottish Government to invest significantly in mental health services as children return to school and to ensure that teachers and other staff are aware of the services on offer for young people needing support. Has the Scottish Government accep...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200278374
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ventilation in schools: FOI release

“Regarding the policy of school doors been undercut to improve airflow: Would there still be a requirement for these door to maintain the intumescent strip, consequently have laws with regards to this been changed? Did the Government take advice from Fire Safety Officer prior to making any decision regards cutting off...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200278077
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ventilation and fire safety in schools: FOI release

“As a concerned parent of children who attend Scottish schools, I would like to know your concerns over Nicola Sturgeon's announcement that doors will be chopped at the bottom. For the purposes of better ventilation??? Surely doors in schools are all fire doors that should be unable to allow heat, smoke, or fire to spr...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200279415
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Ministers CCTV equipment: FOI release

If the Scottish Ministers owns or uses any CCTV equipment manufactured by Hikvision (Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd)?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200278206
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Long COVID Support Fund: FOI release

The following in relation to the Long COVID Support Fund as at 31st January 2022: A) Which Health Boards have requested funding, how much funding was requested and for what purpose? B) How much of the Long Covid Support Fund has been allocated and paid to individual Health Boards? C) Which Health Boards have received f...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200278002
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Data on electric vehicle chargers in Scotland: FOI release

Information regarding numbers and types of electric vehicle chargers in Scotland.

FOI unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200271192
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Pharmacy and Medicines Division organogram: FOI release

1. Please can I request a structure chart for the Pharmacy and Medicines division of the Chief Medical Officer directorate.

FOI unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100268630
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 hospital admission statistical data: FOI release

All Covid-19 hospitalisation data presented to the Scottish Government which distinguishes between people in hospital because of Covid-19 and people in hospital with Covid-19. Please provide all data that has been presented to the Scottish Government between the dates of the 27 December 2021 and 5 January 2022.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200269477
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AIB) losses and special payments: FOI release

The following information in relation to losses and special payments for the periods 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21. The total number of cases of losses in each year. The total cost of losses in each year. An itemisation of each loss including what it was for and how much it cost. The total number of special payments in...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200274644
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release

“A Nov 21 submission to the education committee by the Scottish Government references data on Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-andcommittees/committees/current-and-previous-committees/session-6-education-children-and-youngpeople-committee/correspondence/2021/learning-estate...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1)
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200269272
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government accounting provisions regarding Lochaber Smelter: FOI release

“Please can you send me a copy of the working papers showing the calculations of the Scottish Government's provisions for the Lochaber Smelter Guarantee Agreement with the GFG Alliance. The two years I would like to look at are 2019/20 when the provision totalled £37m and 2020/21 when the provision totalled £161m. If y...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100265659
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Road Traffic Regulation Act (RTRA) COVID-19 traffic signs definition: FOI release

Can you please tell me what part of section 64 of the RTRA 1984 are you making specific reference to that supports the promotion advertising / signage of covid 19 related messages?

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.64
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200280855
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Budget funding and expenditure for 2020-21: FOI release

Information regarding how the Scottish Budget is funded and what the total managed expenditure was for 2020-21. If councils in Scotland have borrowing powers and for details of each councils’ current borrowing.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200277763
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Impact of COVID-19 measures on mental health: FOI release

1) Information on any impact analysis carried out by the Scottish Government to assess the effect of all Covid measures on mental health in Scotland. 2) Information on the measurement and assessment tools used in such an analysis, to show impact by age group and mental health condition, and impact by type of measure im...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200280597
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector