Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,906releases indexed
39,546attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,135partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-13newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,135 unclear 7,209 not held 3,075 released 1,539 already published 673 cost limit 607 clarification 350 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4955 s.20 4287 s.34(1) 3602 s.39(2) 3486 s.30 2895 s.17(1) 2779 s.25(1) 2393 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1181 s.2 1159 s.3 910

Timeline

2026-07 42 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,281 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 646 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 634 releases · 25.8 avg days
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21,906 matching releases

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board: EIR release

A full list of the members on the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board What date the Food Waste Reduction Board was formed? What the total cost to the Scottish Government from the date of formation to 4/10/2023 for operating the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379338
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rest And Be Thankful closures since 2007: EIR release

The number of times the A83 'Rest And Be Thankful' has been closed, since 2007, and how many days did each period of closure last. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202200295232
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

External legal firms: FOI release

Can I ask how much the Scottish Government has spent on external legal firms to advise and handle FoI inquiries for each year from 2012 to 2022 an so far in 2023. Can you in your answer articulate for each year which legal firms have benefitted and how much each legal firm has received. Can you explain what work the ex...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300377404
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding juryless trials: FOI release

A copy of responses to the consultation relating to juryless trials and information about the consultation, including its timescale and the process relating to decision-making about juryless trials. You also asked about the Scottish Government's plans to tackle domestic abuse.

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300381250
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Further information relating to regulatory controls in technology projects: FOI release

Thank you for your request dated 21 August under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) which followed up on your previous request (reference 202300365280). Your request You asked for further information on our response of 4 August to your previous request relating to: 1. the number of changes perfor...

FOI clarification 55 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300372344
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road safety and traffic working groups: FOI release

The following information from the Scottish Government. For the following working groups: A. Road Safety Operation Partnership Group B. Motorcycle Safety Group C. The Parking Standards Advisory Group D. The Traffic Regulation Order Review Group 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Offshore wind pricing: EIR release

On 27th September 2023, the Minister for Energy and the Environment, Gillian Martin, said this in the Scottish Parliament: “That is in comparison with electricity generated from offshore wind, which we have in abundance in Scotland and on which we are planning to do an awful lot more. Such electricity is currently pri...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300378548
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Science Advisory Group for Scottish Biodiversity Strategy: EIR release

Information relating to the Science Advisory Group for Scottish Biodiversity Strategy. Specifically, you have asked the following questions: What was the date of formation of the Science Advisory Group for Scottish Biodiversity Strategy Who is a member of this group? What is the cost to the Scottish Government of oper...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379427
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferry Working Groups: FOI release

For the following working groups: A. Orkney Ferry Replacement Task Force B. Shetland Ferry Task force 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member of these group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating these group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any memb...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379451
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Citizenship independence prospectus: FOI release

1 Could you supply all research undertaken by the Scottish Government so far this year on the following issues with independence. The fiscal plan How will state pensions be paid for? What will an independent Scotland have to do to gain EU membership? How will the border between Scotland and England work if Scotland re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300377833
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202300358383
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

ScotRail Peak Fare Removal pilot: FOI release

Please see below responses to the questions you have raised in your email: Where did the idea initially come from? Who was the main group intended to benefit from such change? If the trial is successful would there permanently be no peak fares? If so what would happen with rail cards that require a minimum fee? Why wa...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300378133
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Justice and Home Affairs organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
202300358385
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details for all contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: FOI release

We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments Framework for the Provision of Admin, Catering and Manual Staff Services [North & South.] Details for all contractors working for Pertemps Recruitment: Job role or placement name Start Date End date

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300350499
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling permission, documents, emails, phone calls, consultation on forestry operation around water supply: EIR release

Felling Permission, documents, emails, phone calls, consultation on forestry operation around water supply for [an address at] Glen Etive PH49 4JA As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300360898
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Amount paid to 3X1 media company: FOI release

I refer to my letter dated 17 October asking you to clarify your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for "Please can you tell me how much the Scottish Government has paid in total to 3X1 media company. Please tell me the date that work with this company began". In particular, I asked yo...

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.1(3)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200324466
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Completion date for R100 Broadband Scheme Lot 1: FOI release

Confirmation on when the completion date for the R100 Broadband Scheme Lot 1 (North lot) will be? Could you also confirm how much has been spent on Lot 1 (North lot) and how this compares with the other lots?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200329410
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on new nuclear reactors: FOI release

How many occasions in each of the last five financial years including 2022-23 so far that the topic of new nuclear reactors in Scotland have been discussed at meetings of the Cabinet. All correspondence on the matter both internally and externally since May 2021. Specifically, for correspondence that Patrick Harvie and...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200330308
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Professor John Batchler of Strathclyde University relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 20220032...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200331369
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Extension of Fair Start Scotland employability contract: FOI release

Will the Scottish Government be extending the Fair Start Scotland employability contract which is due to end in March 2023? If so, for how long will the extension be? Do the Scottish Government have any strategic plans in place to replace Fair Start Scotland with a new service? If so, will this be procured nationally o...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200331925
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Employment settlement considerations: FOI release

Please provide a breakdown, by year, of how many employment settlements the government has had to consider since 2017. By employment settlement, I am referring to what is described as a "potential settlement" or "potential settlement payment", or "potential settlement of claim" or substantively similar wording as discl...

FOI not held 45 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200332042
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mairi McAllan resignation date as Special Adviser: FOI release

The date of Mairi McAllan’s resignation as a Special Adviser to the Scottish Government.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence special advisers
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200332687
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Highlands and Islands Enterprise scrutiny and events: FOI release

How are HIE's various activities scrutinised, and the results made available to the voter/general public? Regarding the Agency's 'engagement events', for example the one recently held covering HIE Shetland. Is there a formal requirement for HIE to hold such events, and if so to what schedule? Is there a formal code o...

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300338294
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme squirrel control and broadleaf 2019 to 2025: EIR release

What proportion of the 32,000 hectares of new woodland planted since 2019 consists of broadleaved trees and what proportion of the projected 18,000 hectares to be planted by 2025 will consist of broadleaved trees? A breakdown of claimants of forestry grant scheme funding for grey squirrel control by land use (e.g. fore...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300341459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector