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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Single Application Form (SAF) payments on specified businesses: FOI release

1. Full details (preferably copies - either electronic or hardcopy - of all original paperwork) of agri-environment subsidies paid by SGRPID as detailed in the 2018 All CAP payments spreadsheet to: 'Culfargie Estate, Balbeggie, Perth, PH1 6HL'. 2. Full details (preferably copies - either electronic or hardcopy - of al...

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence spending 10 attachments
Published
2019-09-24
Reference
FOI/19/02015
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Marine Scotland statutory enforcement action : FOI release

“…details of all statutory enforcement actions undertaken by Marine Scotland in the last three years. This should include dates, locations and descriptions of all actions, including, but not limited to, written warnings, fixed penalty notices, and verbal warnings. Where Fixed Penalty Notices have been issued, please in...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.31 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-24
Reference
FOI/19/01985
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

'Dear Haters Campaign' implementation: FOI release

You asked for: ‘I am looking for information regarding the Dear Haters Campaign, and have already come accross the FOI request FOI/18/03556. This request does not however tell me how this campaign came about. I would be grateful to find out who decides that a campaign like this should be released, and is it voted on i...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.6
Published
2019-09-23
Reference
FOI/19/02031
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch returns within the Forth District: EIR release

You asked for salmon and sea trout catch returns (returned & retained) for a number of beats within the Forth District for years 2016 – 2018.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-20
Reference
FOI/19/02010
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Cabinet Secretaries or Ministers response within the 20 day target: FOI release

You asked for the following information, "Over the past 6 months, what percentage of correspondence from MSPs and Scottish MPs to Scottish Cabinet Secretaries or Ministers are responded to within the 20 day target, broken down by Cabinet Secretary or Minister. Over the past 6 months, what is the average length of time ...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-20
Reference
FOI/201900003486
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offences reported to Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Services: FOI release

1. Of the offences reported to the COPFS under s90(1)(A) of the Police and Fire Reform Act 2012, a) how manyhad a plea of not guilty accepted? b) How many of the charges were deserted? c) How many of the charges were found not guilty? d) How many of the charges were found proved? e) How many of the charges were pleas o...

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/201900003478
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

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

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

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR release

“…enforcement outcomes (8 in total) between 16th August 2015 and 25th May 2019 - please see FOI doc attached - FoI/19/01234. 1 - I wish to request the names of boats and their owners in these cases. 2 - Can you tell me where each of these incidents took place? 3 - I also request copies of any letters sent to the abo...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FoI/19/01749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotland’s Baby Boxes rollout: FOI release

You asked for: 1 - The total number of baby boxes issued by the Scottish Government from the roll-out of the nation-wide scheme up to the date of this request, or the most recent date available. 2 - The total cost of how much the government pays to the couriers who facilitate the physical deliveries of Baby Boxes to ...

FOI released 75 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-09-10
Reference
FOI/201900003288
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Longitudinal Educational Outcomes data set: FOI release

You asked for; “I have recently read the publication 'Longitudinal Educational Outcomes (LEO) from Universities: 2016/17: Scotland’ on the link: https://www.gov.scot/publications/longitudinal-educational-outcomes-leo-univerisities-2016-17-scotland/pages/12/ I am just wondering if I am able to request access to this d...

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2019-09-09
Reference
FOI/19/02026
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Council of Economic Adviser meeting minutes: FOI release

You asked for PDF copies of the minutes from the Council of Economic Adviser meetings which took place in November 2014, March 2015 and October 2015.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-09
Reference
FOI/19/01992
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Peel application for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening: EIR release

You asked for the following information:- “On the Marine Scotland New website there are 2 attachments relating to the Peel application for an EIA screening. I am interested in all other documentation regarding this additional information which has been provided since the original EIA screening. I would like any other ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/19/01802
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West Shetland Shelf Marine Protected Area (MPA) communication: EIR release

You asked for all communication between Marine Scotland, Scottish Ministers, Scottish Ministerial Offices and the JNCC regarding the West Shetland Shelf MPA, relating to the site’s ability to achieve its conservation objectives or activities which may have an impact on the site (regardless of whether this concluded imp...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.12 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/19/01880
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Community Service Orders (Community Payback Orders - CPOs) issued by Scottish Council Areas: FOI release

You asked for the following information: How many Community Service Orders were issued by each of the 32 Scottish Council Areas?; What was the total number of hours of community service issued by the Courts in an annual recording period?; and How many hours of pay back work was undertaken in the individual Council Are...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/201900003040
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government - transformation of IT systems for SG 2020: FOI release

You asked for information relating to how the Scottish Government was transforming some of its systems for 2020. You asked if the system is ready yet and what tangible impact will this commitment have when completed? Specifically you were interested in the effect of this initiative across the Scottish Government as a w...

FOI released 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/19/01836
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Autism Treatment Trust meetings with Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for 'Details of any meetings between Scottish Government (officials and/or ministers) and representatives of the Autism Treatment Trust and copies of any communications between Scottish Governments (officials and/or ministers) and representatives of the Autism Treatment Trust since 01/01/2015.

FOI released 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/201900003295
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cycling Walking Safer Streets (CWSS) funding breakdown: FOI release

You asked for: Figures on the amount of funding awarded to each local authority in Scotland for active travel initiatives in each of the last five years, including this year to date (i.e. including the most recent awards of funding from Places for Everyone/Community Links Plus). This could include funding for developi...

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-08-26
Reference
FOI/19/01874
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls questions: FOI release

You asked: 1. What was the process for selecting members of the Advisory Council? 2. How many Circle members are there currently? Can you provide a breakdown by sex, age and ethnicity? 3. How many responses have there been to each of the Monthly Spotlight topics since June 2018? Please provide a number for each topi...

FOI released 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.5
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/19/01763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Common Agricultural Policy Pillar 2 Schemes breakdown: FOI release

You asked for Information on (a) current underspend and (b) available remaining budget within all Common Agricultural Policy Pillar 2 Schemes, broken down by scheme type.

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/19/01722
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Biodiversity Challenge Fund - breakdown and projects: EIR release

You asked for: - A breakdown of spend of the Biodiversity Challenge Fund - Details of all projects funded by the Biodiversity Challenge Fund

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01672
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Northern Isles Ferry Services sailing cancellations details: FOI release

You asked for; How many Northern Isles Ferry Services sailings were cancelled in each year since 2012, broken down (a) route, (b) cause of cancellation and (c) vessel.

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-08
Reference
FOI/19/01592
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Empty Homes Officers operating questions: FOI release

You asked: a) How many Empty Homes Officers are operating across Scotland? b) In what area/councils across Scotland are Empty Homes Officers working? c) How much Scottish Government funding has been allocated to support Empty Homes Officers?

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-08-08
Reference
FOI/19/01752
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 45E6, 45E7, 46E7, 46E8, 47E7, 47E8, 48E7, 48E8, and 49E8: EIR release

Data request Data type: Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing sightings data. Area of interest: ICES rectangles 45E6, 45E7, 46E7, 46E8, 47E7, 47E8, 48E7, 48E8, and 49E8 Period of interest: 2017 & 2018 (inclusive) Details: Please provide Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for ICES rectangles 45E6, 45E7, 46E7, ...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-05
Reference
FOI/19/01850
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector