Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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505 matching releases

Scottish deficit and independence questions: FOI release

You asked for: i) the current Scottish deficit ii) how the Scottish government would reduce the deficit if it became independent iii) current Scottish GERS data iv) what would Scotland do with trident if it became independent - any plans, or documents, or reports to that nature’.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2019-11-01
Reference
FOI/19/02287
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Data concerning international flights taken by Minister for ECCLR: FOI release

In that request you indicated that you sought, for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, details of international flights taken since May 2016, to include a breakdown detailing destination, reason for the trip, duration and, if known, the associated emissions.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2019-10-30
Reference
FOI/19/02244
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Associated costs of Named Person legislation: FOI release

You asked for "...the costs associated with the above legislation from when the Supreme Court ruled parts of the legislation as being flawed until the SG announced that it was dropping the legislation this week. The costs should include the various groups that were tasked to find a way round the Supreme Court ruling."

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/201900004447
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Single Farm Payment Scheme 2005 National Reserve Investor Category: FOI release

1. Single Farm Payment Scheme, 2005 National Reserve, Investor Category How many applications were submitted under the Investor Category? How many of these were successful and at what stage were they successful? How many were unsuccessful? What were the reasons/grounds for the approval or rejection? 2. Single Farm Pa...

FOI unclear 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.10(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-09-27
Reference
FOI/19/02037
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Allocation methodology and funding level for 1+2 Language Learning policy: FOI release

1) The Scottish Government's methodology for allocating funding to Local Authorities to support implementation of the 1+2 Language Learning policy. 2) The total level of financial resource allocated to each of the 32 Local Authorities in 2019/20, 2018/19, 2017/18 and 2016/17, ideally broken down by Local Authority.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2019-09-06
Reference
FOI/201900003245
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Trade hubs operated around the world and associated costs: FOI release

A total list of trade hubs operated by the Scottish Government around the world and the associated costs therein. I would like the costs of each trade hub to be broken down by different areas such as staffing, sustenance, etc. How much does Scotland trade with each of the countries in which the trade hubs are based. Wh...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.25(1)
Published
2019-09-05
Reference
FOI/19/01972
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Education Scotland - school inspection questions: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. How many school inspections did Education Scotland conduct in each academic year since 2007/08, including 2018/19. 2. How many school inspectors did Education Scotland employ in each academic year since 2007/08, including 2018/19. 3. How many inspections planned by Educati...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2019-09-02
Reference
FOI/19/01847
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

LGBT inclusive education recommendations: FOI release

You asked for the Scottish Government’s response to three questions about the LGBT inclusive education recommendations. I have set out our response to each of your questions in turn. 1. Please outline the work done to prepare for implementation of the recommendations of the LGBTI Inclusive Education working group follo...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2019-08-27
Reference
FOI/201900003123
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Housing Infrastructure Fund breakdown: FOI release

You asked for information about: A full list of all companies/individuals/organisations awarded money through the Housing Infrastructure Fund. Please include dates and amounts along with details of the housing projects being delivered.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-27
Reference
FOI/19/01848
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Any restrictions imposed on Scottish Opera core funding: FOI release

Whether the Scottish Government imposes any restrictions on how the core funding provided to the Scottish Opera as a National Performing Company is spent and if it has the freedom to choose how it spends the money.

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.5
Published
2019-08-14
Reference
FOI/19/01917
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings with members of a foreign Government regarding Social Security Agency: FOI release

You requested the following information: Has any (a) Scottish Government officials and (b) Scottish Government Ministers had any meetings or conversations with members of a foreign Government regarding the creation of a Social Security Agency and the implementation of benefits between January and March 2018?

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2019-07-25
Reference
FOI/19/01682
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Attainment reports for certain schools in Edinburgh: FOI release

You requested the following: I would like to receive current attainment/achievement reports and summary reports on the following schools in Edinburgh please: The Royal High School Boroughmuir High School James Gillespie's High School Gracemount High School Portobello High School I would also like to know how the gra...

FOI unclear 80 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-17
Reference
FOI/19/01582
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministers in acting ministerial posts in June 2019: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: How many Ministers are in Acting Minister Posts in June 2019? How many Ministers in Acting Posts were made permanent in those posts? How many Ministers remits have been extended in the past two years? How many Ministers remits have been changed in the last two years?

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/19/01541
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Measures in place to protect people from governmental abuses: FOI release

1. An explanation of “what measures are taken into place to protect the people from any governmental abuses and oppression” and supply you with references to these laws and documents. 2. Documents on what can be done when government do abuse and oppress the fundamental rights, interests and welfare of the people. 3. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01393
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

Selection of and payments to survivors of abuse in care: FOI release

Full details along with a freedom of information request into criteria for awarding payments & rationale for selection survivors. Also the rationale - reasoning for no statement or corroboration on abuse in childhood, or any apparent assessment.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01316
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Latest inspection reports for specified schools in Edinburgh: FOI release

You asked for the latest inspection report for the following schools in Edinburgh: Balgreen Primary School Burnbrae Primary School Colinton Primary School Currie Primary School Juniper Green Primary School Nether Currie Primary School Oxgangs Primary School Tollcross Primary School Currie High School Lasswade High Sch...

FOI unclear 80 score 8 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-29
Reference
FOI/19/01050
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Claims resulting from physical assaults against NHS Scotland staff: FOI release

1) The number of successful claims relating to physical assaults against NHS staff made in each of the last five years: 2018-2019 (or up until the most recent month), 2017-2018, 2016-2017, 2015-2016. 2) The number of claims initiated in relation to physical assaults against NHS staff made in each of the last five year...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.1 s.5 s.25(1)
Published
2019-04-16
Reference
FOI/19/00914
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministers and Special Advisers roles responding to FOI requests: FOI release

Please provide the following: (A) any and all procedures, guidance, emails that set out the current role of Ministers and Special Advisers in responding to FOI requests and requests for internal review. (B) a risk assessment that sets out the data protection compliance considerations associated with (A).

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.8(1) s.1(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-27
Reference
FOI/19/00669
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A75 maintenance contract and Unacceptable Actions Policy: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “1) We wish to know the performance standards specified in the A75 maintenance contract currently in force with Scotland TranServ in so far as these specify a minimum carriageway surface maintenance standard, frequency of surface defect monitoring, timescale for rectification o...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.2 s.3
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00533
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information related to mental health law in Scotland: FOI review

Information on mental health policy and legislation.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care

Numbers and percentages of domiciles of undergraduates for Scottish universities: FOI release

(A) From 2011 to 2018 for each Scottish university, what is the domicile of successful 1st year undergraduate intake classed as (1) Scotland (2) rUk (3) EU (4) rest of world in numbers and percentages. (B) for same period and same categories of domicile the number and percentages of applicants for each Scottish univer...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2019-02-28
Reference
FOI/19/00360
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Direct collaboration between Theresa May and Scottish Government on Brexit: FOI release

You asked for: “What work has the Prime Minister Theresa May done, in direct collaboration with the Scottish Government on Brexit? Has the Prime minister given the Scottish Government had any direct influence in decisions Theresa May has made on Brexit and if so, what was it? Can the Scottish Government give me an exa...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-07
Reference
FOI/19/00052
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector