Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,808releases indexed
39,350attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,078partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,078 unclear 7,197 not held 3,057 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 606 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4909 s.20 4258 s.34(1) 3570 s.39(2) 3460 s.30 2869 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1974 s.11(2) 1562 s.29(1) 1171 s.2 1152 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 355 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 860 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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Communications with Scottish Water regarding sewage spills: EIR release

Communications between government officials regarding Scottish Water between 1st January 2023 and 7th September 2023. Communications between government officials regarding sewage spills between 1st January 2023 and 7th September 2023. You have clarified that the communications between government officials regarding Sc...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300375976
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial briefings relating to the preparedness/readiness regarding implementation of the UNCRC/incorporation of human rights treaties and human rights into Scot's Law: FOI release

You asked for the following information from between 5 May 2021 and 29 March 2023: All Ministerial briefings relating to the preparedness/readiness of the Scottish Government, Local Authorities and all other public bodies regarding implementation of the UNCRC. All Ministerial briefings relating to the preparedness/rea...

FOI released 100 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300349332
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Evidence Neil Gray (MSP) gave to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: EIR release

On 9th May 2023, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Neil Gray, gave evidence to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee at Holyrood. Please provide all briefing materials prepared for Neil Gray for this meeting.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.6(1) s.11 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300356126
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women in Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence including the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, relating to the decision to offer COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women in Scotland. The vaccine was originally advised NOT to be given to pregnant women, but the Government policy changed on this during summer 2021. Please provide any and a...

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353467
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence, notes of any phone calls and minutes of any meetings on Second Review of Scottish Parliament Boundaries: FOI release

All correspondence, notes of any phone calls and minutes of any meetings between the Minister for Parliamentary Business, George Adam MSP, and Boundaries Scotland relating to the Second Review of Scottish Parliament Boundaries.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300356653
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Short term lets: FOI release

1) Over the last 3 years how much has the Scottish Gov and Edinburgh City Council spent on short term let accommodation like Airbnb and other such platforms? 2) With the now decimated short term lets industry due to new legislation presumably this is still a requirement so where are these people getting accommodated? ...

FOI released 75 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357710
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding given to Sonja Mindt since 2010: EIR release

The amount of funding since 2010 given to Sonja Mindt. Whether it has been drawn down or not. Please confirm the status of Ms Mindt, as I believe she has been struck off the Directors' Register. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC463918/filing-history If she is a bankrupt, she should n...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357633
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

HR Policy HR Procedure - Redundancy: FOI release

My request is for a document, or part of it, or documents, produced and held by you or your predecessor body and the particular document is dated 11/07/2017 and is titled: Version 2.1 HR Policy HR Procedure - Redundancy As a very minimum please, would you (or another officer) let me have a copy of its front sheet, an...

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
FOI/202300360086
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Skills Development Scotland Funding: FOI release

I would like to know how much money the Scottish Government has provided to Skills Development Scotland for its Skills Pipe Line and Digital Start Fund. I would also like to know how many students they have registered and how many students have completed a course since they were founded.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300357091
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Probationary teachers allocated to each local authority in Scotland between 2013-2024: FOI release

Could you please tell me how many probationary teachers were allocated to each local authority in Scotland for the following school years: 2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17 2015/16 2014/15 2013/14

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-16
Reference
202300361715
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Landlord Registration Scotland: FOI release

a) the total number of properties registered by these landlords [referred to in the answer to FOI/202000090239: landlords registered at May 2019, owning one property, two properties, and three or more properties]; b) whether it may sometimes be possible for a registration to remain active (or counted for the purpose o...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300361081
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of electronic purchasing card (ePC) holders: FOI release

A list of holders of the electronic purchasing card (ePC). For each Scottish Government directorate, please provide: the position (or occupation or level) of the cardholders; and the number of cardholders in this position (or occupation or level).

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300362499
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Landlords registered in each local authority area in Scotland: FOI release

The number of landlords registered in each local authority area in Scotland currently and for each of the last 3 financial years.

FOI released 100 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300363153
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government ministers and Kevin Pringle: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence between Scottish Government ministers [or Scottish Government special advisers] and the recently appointed head of communications and strategic political adviser, Kevin Pringle, from 30 March 2023 to present.

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300360953
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number and location of education buildings in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the number and location of education buildings (including early childcare, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and universities) in Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300365910
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Heart Disease Action Plan Funding Call application process: FOI release

The metrics and or weighting systems and or scoring systems used to appraise [Heart Disease Action Plan Funding Call] applications and to know if they are updated annually to reflect the changing aspects of health demand in different areas of Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-10
Reference
202300365091
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Limited companies and partnerships under the control of the Scottish Government: FOI release

A list of all limited companies and partnerships under the control (direct and arms-length) by the Scottish Government, its departments or entities over which it has direction. Also for these companies/ entities - which government nominated director is on the board and under which government department and minister it ...

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-05
Reference
202300355514
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Education Scotland schools inspections: FOI release

You asked the following. The number of schools in Scotland that have received inspections from Education Scotland in the 2022- 2023 financial year, broken down by local authority area. The number of schools in Scotland that have received inspections from Education Scotland in the 2021- 2022 financial year, broken down...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.66 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
202300355137
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government pay scale: FOI release

Can you provide the Scottish Government pay scales for grades AA - G6 to include min and max points and any spinal points in between.

FOI released 95 score 2 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-21
Reference
FOI/202300370890
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Concessionary vouchers policy for Northern Isles ferry travel: FoI release

To view the policy on concessionary vouchers for the Northern Isles (Orkney and Shetland) only being able to be used on overnight crossings to offset the cost of cabins on these journeys.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300367118
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Test and Trace payments in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the data on 'Test and Trace' payments in Scotland known as the Self-Isolation Support Grant.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300358145
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Trauma Training Programme: FOI release

In total, how much money has the Scottish Government invested in the National Trauma Training Programme since 2016? A breakdown of how much money has been spent year-by-year since 2016? Which person, or body, or organisation, is responsible for evaluating the progress and success of the National Trauma Training Program...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300367433
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Questions relating to the Corran Ferry: FOI release

Questions relating to the Corran Ferry: When was the use of the Ministry of Defence first raised within the Scottish Government to potentially provide temporary support for the Corran Ferry, while the permanent ferry is out of action. When was the official request made by the Scottish Government to ask for assistance ...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300354876
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public sector