Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,811releases indexed
39,364attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,081partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,081 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) 4911 s.20 4259 s.34(1) 3572 s.39(2) 3461 s.30 2870 s.17(1) 2765 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1975 s.11(2) 1563 s.29(1) 1172 s.2 1152 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 358 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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Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data request for specified area in 2018: EIR release

I was wondering if I can request the following VMS fishing data: ICES Rectangles 45F0 and 45F1 for 2018 ICES Rectangle 47F1 for 2018 ICES Rectangle 41F2 and 42F2 for 2018 If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/19/00767
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wave 2 benefit delays - Scottish Government and charitable organisations correspondence: FOI release

You asked for ‘any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and any charitable and/or third sector organisations regarding the wave 2 benefit delays since Shirley-Anne Somerville’s Ministerial Statement on the Devolved Benefits (Deliv...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-05
Reference
FOI/19/00797
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Early learning and childcare projections for 2020: FOI release

You asked for Scottish Government early learning and childcare projections for 2020 for East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh, in particular the following: How many council nursery places are available in each local authority? What are the projected figures of 3 year olds, 4 year olds and 2 year olds meeting the crit...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/19/00694
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Housing waiting lists, developments and types for East Dunbartonshire: FOI release

You asked for: 1. How many people are currently on the council house waiting list for housing in the Milngavie and Bearsden area of East Dunbartonshire? 2. Can you please provide a list of all the new housing developments that have been built in East Dunbartonshire over the past 5 years? 3. In addition, could I please ...

FOI released 100 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.75 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/19/00685
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between Emma Harper and Fergus Ewing: Foi release

You asked for "any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Emma Harper and Fergus Ewing on (a) a proposed Protection of Livestock (Scotland) Bill (b) livestock worrying (c) the campaign to promote helmet safety in rural communities."

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI/201900000582
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding of Reserved Benefits Policy: FOI release

How much money has been spent funding the Reserved Benefits Policy section of the Scottish Government's Social Security and Reserved Benefits Division in (a) 2019, (b) since 2010 and (c) since 2016?

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI-19-00618
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs of the 'Welcome to Scotland' event at Edinburgh Castle: FOI release

“I am writing to ascertain costs of the event hosted by the Scottish Government's External Affairs Team. It was on 26 February 2019, the event was titled 'Welcome to Scotland' and Edinburgh Castle was the venue. Please include details of the buying or hiring costs for the event. This includes, but is not limited to, t...

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00581
Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

Deputy First Minister to Children’s Commissioner on No Safe Place report

You asked for a copy of the Deputy First Minister’s response to the Children’s Commissioner on the report No Safe Place: Restraint and Seclusion in Scotland’s Schools.

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00474
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence - Christine Grahame MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between Christine Grahame MSP and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance. How many times have representatives from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance's office met with Christine Grahame MSP and when did these meetings occur? The minutes of all meetings between Christine Grahame MSP and repres...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00630
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Previous tenders scores, National Framework for Water and Waste Water: FOI release

You asked for: The scores achieved by all previous tenderer's for the "£320m 2015 National Framework for Water and Waste Water services, procured by the Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Public Sector" against the submission criteria for that contract. I am not seeking any contractual price information.

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence briefings contracts 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-14
Reference
FOI/19/00568
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Commercial scoring for National Framework for Water and Waste Water Services: FOI release

You asked for: ‘the scoring only relating to the commercial evaluation for both lots’ in reference to Scottish Procurement’s 2015 competition for the National Framework for Water and Waste Water Services

FOI released 95 score 0 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-14
Reference
FOI/19/00709
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding doubled-up cells in Scottish prisons: FOI release

You asked for the letter addressed from Humza Yousaf MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice to Daniel Johnson MSP regarding doubled-up cells in Scottish prisons.

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-13
Reference
FOI/201900000566
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Financial support paid to the Scottish fish farming industry: FOI release

Pursuant to FOISA and or the EISRs, please provide details of financial support by way of (i) grants and (ii) loans, paid to the Scottish fish farming industry by Scottish Government or its agencies for each of the last ten years, broken down by operator.

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.20
Published
2019-03-11
Reference
FOI/19/00442
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

GP Practices eligible to receive a GP Premise loan: FOI release

You asked for a list of GP Practices that are eligible to receive a GP Premise loan.

FOI released 95 score 13 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-11
Reference
FOI/19/00492
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

SAAS tuition fees paid split by undergraduate and postgraduate fees: FOI released

Tuition fees paid by SAAS to Scotland’s 19 Higher Education Institutions for each financial year from 2010-2011 to present, split by undergraduate and postgraduate fees.

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00403
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Independent scrutiny of inter-agency discussions: FOI release

1. Please advise the legislation that informs the duty of the police and social workers who when presented with evidence that either the other parent, social worker, Police Officer or civilian has been mis-truthful (perverted the course of justice) when a court case was current, but more importantly now the individual ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.48(5)
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/201900000117
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Questions regarding Scottish social Services and Social Workers practices: FOI release

1. Is it an offence for the Cafcass FCA and (Scottish Social Worker) or any member of Cafcass or (SS – Scottish Social Workers) to provide a report to the family court/Sheriff court where mistruths have been told to the FCA or SS - Scottish Social Workers and the FCA / SS Scottish Social Workers report is based on lies...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.48(5)
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/201900000116
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

NHS Scotland Whistleblowing Champions following Health Secretary’s speech: FOI release

Information about NHS Scotland Whistleblowing Champions following Health Secretary Jeane Freeman’s speech on 8 October 2018 in which she stated: "But one step I will take is that I will personally appoint each board’s whistleblowing champion. So if any one of these dedicated professionals feels they are not being heard...

FOI released 100 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/19/00205
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Number and proportions of FOI requests published on gov.scot:FOI release

Under FOISA, please detail the number and proportions of FOI requests that are published on the gov.scot publication page (i.e. the number of requests published at gov.scot, the total number of requests, and the former numbers presented as a percentage of the total of FOI requests received against the number published ...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-28
Reference
FOI/19/00358
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Frequency/clear up rate for most frequently committed domestic abuse crimes: FOI release

You asked for a table showing the frequency and clear up rate (%) for the five most frequently committed crimes and offences during a domestic abuse incident. This should be provided for 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. Should the five most commonly committed crimes/offences vary from year to year, please use the five mos...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/201900000074
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information on the Scottish Government's external network of offices: FOI release

You asked for the following information: All Scottish Government offices/buildings based outside the UK which are open and their locations. All planned Scottish Government offices/buildings outside the UK which are planned and their locations. The number of staff and total salary bill for each of these offices/build...

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/19/00296
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector