Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,805releases indexed
39,316attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,076partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,076 unclear 7,197 not held 3,056 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4907 s.20 4257 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3459 s.30 2867 s.17(1) 2764 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1973 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1169 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 352 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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 726 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days
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1,536 matching releases

Marine Scotland enforcement vessels: EIR release

Information about Marine Scotland’s enforcement vessels. Specifically I would like to request how many sorties were made by each vessel, both boats and planes, on a yearly basis for the last three years. I would also like to request how many days were each of the vessels undergoing maintenance work for the same period.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202300339109
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Michael Matheson meeting with Ocean Winds: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Net Zero Secretary Michael Matheson for his meeting / video conference with Ocean Wind on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements https://w...

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202300339798
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M74 - High Winds: FOI release

Building on FOI Reference FOI/202100246559 to which the response was published on 1 December 2021, can I please ask for the updated Places for Everyone - completed active travel project investment figures for 2022/23 FY (including any changes to the figures for the preceding three fiscal years) broken down by local aut...

FOI released 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
202300350614
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Domestic and international flights taken by First Minister 2014-2022: FOI release

All the domestic and international flights taken by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, for each financial year since 2014: The purpose of each of the flights. The cost of each of the flights. The airline used. The airport she left from and landed at.

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200327053
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bus Taskforce: FOI release

1. What was the date of formation of the Bus Taskforce? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumerated, if so what for?

FOI released 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
FOI/202300379458
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government energy consumption and spend: FOI release

Disclosing information on the overall cost of gas and electricity to your organisation for the last 2 financial years.

FOI released 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
FOI/202300379566
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to issues of child protection and the General Teaching Council: FOI release

All correspondence, meeting minutes, phone call notes or records or any other form of communication either to or from members of the Cabinet relating to issues of child protection and the General Teaching Council for Scotland between 1 January 2021 and present.

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202200294862
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Remand and bail outcomes: FOI release

Data from Figures 3-10 in the remand and bail outcomes paper that was published 07/04/2022.

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202200293746
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Medical Associate Profession roles across NHS Scotland: FOI release

A copy of the service needs analysis commissioned by the Scottish Government with regard to current and future demand for Medical Associate Profession roles across NHS Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200293017
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Women Scotland judicial review of the Gender Representation: FOI release

All correspondence and notes of meetings between the Scottish Government and Equality Network / Scottish Trans Alliance relating to the For Women Scotland judicial review of the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act since 22 March 2022.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200303639
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown on unemployment rate by region: FOI release

The most recent data regarding the number of people aged 16+ who have never worked in Scotland, removing full time students from this number and also a breakdown of this data by region across Scotland. You asked that we provide the most up-to-date information we have for this state which year and month the data refers ...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300338692
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Figures on the amount of benefits and appeals in 2022: FOI release

Request for information 1: Information regarding the number of applications for social security benefits received by Social Security Scotland in the last year (2022), broken down by type of benefit and geographical location of the applicant. Request for information 2: Details of any reports or assessments conducted by...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300349553
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

£1.7 billion budget erosion due to inflation: FOI release

How the Scottish Government has calculated the claim that the Scottish Government’s budget this financial year has ‘been eroded by £1.7 billion due to inflation’ as said by the First Minister to the Scottish Parliament on 3 November 2022. Please include the calculations and the sourcing for those calculations or any fi...

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200330376
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contact centre software systems: FOI release

Information in relation to contact centre software systems or hardware.

FOI released 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200329540
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Government vehicles fleet: FOI release

A list of all the vehicles in the government fleet used as pool cars for ministers and staff, including make, year bought, how much they were bought for, how many miles they have? Out of them all, which ones would qualify to drive in a low emissions zone?

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200309718
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bail and release consultation: FOI release

All consultation responses received by the Scottish Government during the consultation period for the Bail and Release from Custody Arrangements that took place between November 2021 and February 2022.

FOI released 100 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.1 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200290552
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure of French, Catholic and learning disability information: FOI release

Between 12/10/2021 - 30/5/2022, please disclose all and any information concerning: All incidences at this organisation of anti French racism. All incidences at this organisation of anti Catholic sectarianism. All incidences at this organisation of anti Learning disabled ablism. All initiatives at this organisation to...

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200302931
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GP and dentist retirements 2019-2021: FOI release

The following in relation to GP and dentist retirement figures: The average age of GPs that have been retiring each year from 2019-2021 The average age that dentists have been retiring each year from 2019-2021 How many GPs have retired before their state retirement age each year from 2019-2021? How many dentists have ...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200303245
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Headteacher Recruitment and Retention Working Group meetings: FOI release

a) the dates on which the Headteacher Recruitment and Retention Working Group has met, and b) the minutes of its meetings on each of those occasions.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300338815
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government devices websites accessed: FOI release

You asked for how many occasions have Scottish Government IT devices been used to access the following websites since 2021. 12ft.io (otherwise known as 12ft Ladder) removepaywall.com

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
FOI/202300376169
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of usage of advocacy service: FOI release

How many people have accessed the advocacy service since it was launched? How many of these interventions involved face to face meetings? How many interventions were done by telephone or virtually? Can you break this down by local authority area? How much has this cost? Is there any method of measuring success or KPI's...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-21
Reference
202300337809
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Professor Alan Werritty and Scottish ministers and officials regarding the review of grouse moor management: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence to and from Professor Alan Werritty and Scottish ministers and officials regarding the review of grouse moor management between 1st January 2017 and 15th January 2023. Details of all meetings between Professor Alan Werritty and Scottish ministers and officials regarding the review of grouse...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-21
Reference
202300339155
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding to Patient Advice Scotland: FOI release

The total amount of funding provided by the Scottish Government in each year 2016 to 2023 to www.patientadvicescotland.org.uk.

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-21
Reference
FOI/202300378212
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Staff numbers and pay for Scottish Government corporate communications department with duties involving health and social care: FOI release

How many staff are employed within the Scottish Government corporate communications department (or equivalent) with duties involving the health and social care portfolio? What pay banding do each of the staff members within the department with duties relating to the health and social care portfolio fall into? Please ad...

FOI released 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.10 s.2
Published
2023-11-21
Reference
202300352626
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector