Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,655releases indexed
40,520attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,395partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,395 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 3001 s.17(1) 2928 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1227 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-10 8 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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Higher computing science grades achieved at Trinity Academy: FOI release

You asked for the number/ proportion of pupils achieving each grade at Higher Computing Science achieved at Trinity Academy in the academic years 2014/15 to 2018/19.

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/201900003667
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice meal allowance spend: FOI release

Any breakdown or further information regarding Humza Yousaf's £150 meal allowance spend on 03/04/2019.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/201900003423
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offset carbon footprint of ministerial travel: FOI release

You asked on how many occasions has the Scottish Government used the services of carbon offset schemes to offset the carbon footprint of ministerial travel in each of the past five years? How much was spent on such offsetting in each of the past five years? How many of the offset schemes used were based in (i) Scotland...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-09-18
Reference
FOI/201900003475
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Accidents in the A82 and A814 areas: FOI release

“I saw an article in the Lochside Press that showed a graphic representation of accidents in Helensburgh and Lomond. It included Helensburgh and a stretch of the A82 along Loch Lomondside but seemed to stop around the Arden turn off for Helensburgh. I attach a link to the information provided. https://www.google.com/ma...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2019-09-18
Reference
FOI/19/01990
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Resurfacing carried out on A83 at Holmlea, Kilkenzie questions: EIR release

You asked for: "In November 2015 resurfacing was carried out on A83 at Holmlea, Kilkenzie, Campbeltown, PA28 6QD. Please can you advise: 1. What notice was given to the residents of the A83 in Kilkenzie for the planning for the resurfacing of the road in November 2015. If so, please provide a copy. 2. What considerat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-09-18
Reference
FOl/19/02073
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Children living in poverty and food bank requests: FOI release

You asked for information on: How many children are currently living in poverty in Scotland - the past 5 years figures. Food bank requests for the last 5 years to see if they have risen. How many children are going to school without breakfast each day if known, and if so the past 5 years.

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-09-18
Reference
FoI/19/02072
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Monitoring GP practices provision of online services to patients: FOI release

The 2018 GMS contract stated " Under the proposed new contract, GP practices will be required to provide online services to patients such as appointment booking and repeat prescription ordering, where the practice already has the existing computer systems and software required to implement online services safely." As t...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.17C
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/01994
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister Legal fees: FOI release

Correspondence and documents pertaining to the extensive negotiations mentioned by the Scottish Government spokesman inasmuch as they relate to the amount or make up of the legal fees.

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.36(1)
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/01969
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of FOIs submitted to SG requesting FM correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: How many FOIs have been submitted to the Scottish Government in 2019 requesting Nicola Sturgeon's emails or correspondence as a whole i.e. including letters, phone calls, other types of communication? As an example, this could be done by searching for "Nicola Sturgeon" and "emails" within the Scottish G...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/201900003415
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

School name, seed code, and inspection rating: FOI release

You asked for the following information: A csv with the following information for all schools in Scotland School name School Seed Code Latest inspection rating for all schools, regardless of how far back that goes. Just the rating for "Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion".

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02030
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government-Hunter Foundation Innovation Fund breakdown: FOI Release

You asked for: 1. How much of the £7.5m Innovation Fund, in partnership with The Hunter Foundation, has been allocated? 2. Who/what organisations have received funding, including how much that funding was worth and when it was allocated? 3. For what purpose did the applicant wish to apply for funding and/or what new...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FoI/19/01982
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various documents and correspondence between Marine Scotland and Envirocentre: EIR release

You asked for:- “a. Letter 024 attached to the email of 1.3.19 from EnviroCentre to MS-LOT b. The "Assessment" referred to in the 1st para of the email of 19.7.19 from Marine Scotland to Envirocentre, which was to be submitted by 16.8.19 c.The applicants' response to the request from MS in their email of 19.7.19 for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02061
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposed national infrastructure company correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Regarding the proposed national infrastructure company as part of the National Infrastructure Mission: a. Any internal briefings/memos; b. Any correspondence between cabinet ministers; and c. Any external correspondence to cabinet ministers. 2. How much is the chair of the infrastructure commission...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/01960
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Further questions on FOI/19/01512: EIR release

1. I am not able to read the information on the photographs including the dates on Annex B Additional Photos. Could a further copy be sent which is clearer? 2. On Annex A - I can't see any details of the temporary repair carried out for defect NW34474665-236531691. Are there details and records of the temporary repair...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.2 4 attachments
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02004
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Recruitment of Client Support Advisor questions: FOI release

You asked for the following information on the recruitment for vacancy IRC70271E Client Support Advisor: 1. The total number of applications received 2. The number of applicants invited to interview 3. The number of applicants that attended an interview 4. The pass mark to be successful at interview 5. The number o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02065
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender Recognition Act 2004 reform issues raised: FOI release

You asked for: "(a) information on how many people have raised the issue of GRA-reform with their MSP's since the Cabinet Secretary for Equality's statement on 20-06-19, and if possible the percentages of people for whom this was in terms of wanting GRA-reform, and those having serious reservations about it / not wanti...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/201900003522
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Licences granted to stock non-native species into inland waters: EIR release

You asked for all information or licences granted to stock non-native species into inland waters over the past 5 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-13
Reference
FOI/19/02103
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various questions on case against Former First Minister: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Please specify the job description of Ms Katy Bowman, Special Adviser to the First Minister both at present and in 2014. 2. Please identify the line management responsibilities of Ms Liz Lloyd, First Minister’s chief of staff, to Ms Katy Bowman, Special Adviser to the First Minister. 3. Please iden...

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.5 s.6 s.17(1) s.3 s.18(1) s.28 s.12 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1)
Published
2019-09-13
Reference
FOI/19/01942
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Development of the 'Educational Attainment' indicator correspondence: FOI release

You asked for information about the development of the "Educational Attainment" indicator listed here: https://nationalperformance.gov.scot/index.php/measuring-progress/national-indicator-performance.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 12 attachments
Published
2019-09-12
Reference
FOI/201900003196
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme various questions: FOI release

1. Any briefings and/or memos to cabinet ministers regarding the Scottish Growth Scheme and its current status and future. I would like anything produced within the last 12 months. 2. Any briefings/memos or other correspondence that pertains to the future of the Scottish Growth Scheme when it’s initial three year perio...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-12
Reference
FOI/19/01921
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Potential risk assessment and investment review: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government have a risk register and/or a list of businesses and/or individuals that it considers to be an investment risk? 2. What analysis has been done of financial risk to the Scottish Government in terms of bad debt and or bad loans? Please provide this analysis.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-09-12
Reference
FOI/19/01948
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Fairness At Work complaints and decisions statistics: FOI release

1. What statistics are available for fainess at work complaints. For example does the Scottish Government record the nature of the complaints, the grades of staff etc. 2. How many decision letters have been issued without any mention that the applicant has the right of an appeal, especially those which were unsuccessfu...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2019-09-12
Reference
FOI/19/01911
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister’s trip to Shetland: FOI release

You asked for Could I request the following under freedom of information legislation: • The total cost of travel and accommodation for the First Minister’s August 2019 trip to Shetland (including any accompanying staff). • A list the First Minister’s meetings, visits and events in Shetland for the August 2019 visit (n...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FOI/201900003212
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Former First Minister case settlement breakdown: FOI release

You asked: “1. Please confirm how much was paid to Alex Salmond and his lawyers this year for the case he took against you. Please provide a detailed breakdown of those costs to include the individual sums attributable to each lawyer acting on Mr Salmond’s behalf, the work done for those sums and a copy of the releva...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FOI/19/01940
Directorate
Topic
Public sector