Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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3,069 matching releases

Tower blocks in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many tower blocks in Scotland have been fully remediated as of 11 September 2022 of their combustible cladding and what particular type of combustible cladding was removed. 2. How much this cost (See question 1). 3. How many tower blocks in Scotland are planned to have combustible cladding removed between the fi...

FOI not held 45 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.4 s.2 s.3
Published
2022-11-18
Reference
FOI/202200320849
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breaches of S103 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005: FOI release

The number of prosecutions and convictions for breaches of Section 103 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 for years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 to date. Is it also possible to break down whether the convicted offender was an off-licence or pub/club?

FOI not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence s.10
Published
2022-11-18
Reference
FOI/202200326513
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Flooding at Foveran: EIR release

1. ‘Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Transport Scotland and other government agencies including Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeen City Council, Scottish Water and SEPA) relating to drainage issues and the culvert (installed in September 2019) at Foveran between 1 October 2020 to date. 2. Any corr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-16
Reference
FOI/202200320401
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

International Offices of the Scottish Government: FOI release

The Scottish Government currently has seven ‘International Offices’ housed within British Embassy and High Commission buildings. They are located in Beijing (China), Berlin (Germany), Copenhagen (Denmark), Dublin (Ireland), Ottawa (Canada), Paris (France) and Washington DC (USA). Please provide information to the quest...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.5 s.7 s.6 s.9 s.17(1) s.30 s.24 s.33(1) s.29
Published
2022-11-10
Reference
FOI/202200318838
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Community Payback Order termination categories: FOI release

1. Where a Community Payback Order has been terminated due to a breach by the offender and they are subsequently punished what the ‘other penalty issued’ category entails (i.e what penalties are imposed on offenders in this category)? 2. Where a Community Payback Order has been terminated due to a breach by the offende...

FOI not held 40 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2022-11-02
Reference
FOI/202200318088
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Native woodland plantation in Dunvegan: EIR release

I'm writing to request information on a native woodland plantation in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. The case reference for the project on Scottish Forestry is: 20FGS50223. I'd like to request access to: The funding application for the woodland ref 20FGS50223. The criteria used by the Scottish Government to approve fun...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 10 attachments
Published
2022-11-01
Reference
FOI/202200318414
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Stage 4 payment for vessel 802: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approved...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200291959
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stage 11 payment for vessel 801: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eleventh milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approv...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200291941
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stage 10 payment for vessel 801: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approved ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200291943
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

PPA-320-2162 communications: EIR release

Copies of records of any meetings or phone calls between the following parties and the DPEA : Clowes Developments and any of their agents (including RMP); Held with any representatives or employees from North Lanarkshire Council If records have not been kept, confirmation of the dates calls or meetings took place, thei...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200324287
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Car ownership per household: FOI release

The average number of cars per household for Scotland, if available for council areas including Glasgow City, City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Pert & Kinross and Angus (for periods 2019, 2020 and 2021) The average car mileage / km in Scotland - if available for council areas including Glasgow City, City of Edinburgh, E...

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200321397
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Single building assessment and cladding remediation: EIR Review

From original request 202200313900 The Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit business cases, including all revisions. The organisational breakdown structures for the Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit programmes. The risk registers for the Single Building Assessment and Claddin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200321870 Review of 202200313900
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

The Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board (ARIOB): EIR release

1. When did the Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board last meet; 2. The expected publication date of the Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board’s report / findings; 3. The expected publication date of the Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board’s publication of its interim progress or...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-10-25
Reference
FOI/202200314699
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Carbon levy contributions from Ministerial travel: EIR release

1) An account of how much money has been raised by the carbon levy offsetting fund on Scottish Ministerial travel since it began. 2) A full account of the money made available and what has been spent from the carbon offsetting levy fund and where this has been used within the Scottish Government.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(4)
Published
2022-10-25
Reference
FOI/202200314903
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Equality legislation and funding of events from Creative Scotland in Festival 75: FOI release

You asked who would hold overall responsibility for appointments, impact on community standards and Equality Legislation matters regarding 75 Festival Funds. You also asked which events received most funding from Creative Scotland in Festival 75 and which received least funding, and what overall funding was provided b...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-20
Reference
FOI/202200314804
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Equality and rights, Public sector

The inspection of Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS): FOI release

It has been made public that HM Fire Service Inspectorate (HMFSI) Scotland has been commissioned by the NI Health Minister Northern Ireland, to undertake an independent inspection of Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). As a result of the above announcement, the following matters are requested under the F...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.8 s.9 s.10
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200317405
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

The Government's pledge to fund ninety graduates to complete an MSc in Educational Psychology between 2018-2021: FOI release

In May 2018 the Scottish Government pledged £4 million in funding over 3 years for 90 graduates to complete a MSc in Educational Psychology. The funding from 2018-19 to 2020-21 will include a Scottish government contribution of £2.85 million, including nearly £1.5 million from the Attainment Scotland Fund, and £1.35 mi...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.1 s.2
Published
2022-10-18
Reference
FOI/202200316572
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Forestry expenditure on equality, diversity, and inclusivity: FOI release

Please can your organisation provide in Excel CSV format, the following information: a) The number of roles in your association (expressed in numbers of FTE), that are mainly or exclusively focussed on issues of equality, diversity, or inclusivity. For example, this could include (amongst other guises) “EDI officers” o...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-12
Reference
FOI/202200320253
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost to tax payers to cover the energy expenses of MP/MSPs: FOI release

Request 1: The number and type of flights taken by ScotGov Ministers and MSP's including Nicola Sturgeon and The Greens since 2020 and also the Westminster MPs including Ian Blackford. Please include whether private or public, airline, the destination/reason for the flight and class of travel ticket and the cost to tax...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-10
Reference
FOI/202200319290
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build scheme: FOI release

The following information in regard to new build housing: a) How many homes were built under the Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build scheme in each of the last five years? b) What percentage of homes built in each of the last five years were under the Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build scheme? c) Wh...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2022-10-06
Reference
FOI/202200314369
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Engineering assessment for proposed fixed link between Orkney and Scottish Mainland: EIR release

Please can you supply the engineering assessment for the proposed fixed link between Orkney and the Scottish Mainland, referred to by Jenny Gilruth in her response to Donald Campbell's parliamentary question ref S6W-06089. 1. How much did it cost, in pounds sterling, to carry out this engineering assessment? 2. Please ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.10(4) s.20 s.11 s.12(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-06
Reference
FOI/202200315895
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Construction license for project 00009721: EIR release

Some further requests re the latest version of the construction license for this project 00009721 issued in April 2022. 1. I have been able to download a copy of the CEMP submitted in accordance with condition 3.2.7, but can't see the OEMD you say has been submitted in accordance with condition 3.2.5. Please upload a c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314425
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mental Health Strategy: FOI release

What progress has been made on a review and refresh of the 2017-2017 Mental Health Strategy? If that review and refresh has not yet taken place, what is the timescale for the establishment of that review and refresh? Was a new website, offering tips and advice from mental health experts and people with lived experience...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200313498
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Woodland restoration: EIR release

How many acres of woodlands have been restored or created with Scottish Government funding in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314989
Directorate
Topic
Public sector