Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,947releases indexed
39,612attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,152partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,152 unclear 7,212 not held 3,084 released 1,545 already published 674 cost limit 611 clarification 350 withheld 242 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4973 s.20 4292 s.34(1) 3613 s.39(2) 3491 s.30 2904 s.17(1) 2786 s.25(1) 2401 s.10(4) 1993 s.11(2) 1576 s.29(1) 1184 s.2 1162 s.3 913

Timeline

2026-07 83 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 1,284 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 968 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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Broad Rental Market Area (BRMA) data: FOI release

A list of postcodes associated with each broad rental market area in Scotland. A list of postcodes associated with each local authority in Scotland. A summary of the sample sizes (and their proportions against each BRMA market size) used to calculate LHA rates for each BRMA Area (see https://www.gov.scot/publications/p...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
FOI/202300368850
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing

NHS Scotland winter modelling: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government done any modelling on how NHS Scotland will cope during the winter months? If so could you supply this modelling? If you have not modelled it then why not? How does it compare to the two previous winters in terms of bed capacity being filled and how many people are expected to present at a&e...

FOI withheld 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200331129
Directorate
Topic

Answer given by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on 15 November 2022: FOI release

A copy of any information, briefing notes and top lines provided to the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity in order to answer S6T-00960 asked by Liam Kerr MSP in the Chamber on 15th November 2022. A copy of all documents, including all correspondence involving ministers, Special Advisors and t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 288 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30B s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200330327
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Coronation of King Charles: FOI release

All correspondence, notes and information relating to the coronation of King Charles in May 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200332147
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Ofgem about TNUoS reforms: EIR release

Any notes/minutes of meetings with Ofgem on the subject of TNUoS reforms, attended by representatives of the Scottish Government, from 1st November 2021 to date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200332794
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Charging points numbers and cost: FOI release

How many charging points for electric cars has Charging Point Scotland built (the overall figure, and breakdown by financial year). How much has been spent on installing charging points in Scotland (the overall figure, and break down by financial year). Any correspondence between Charging Point Scotland and Transport S...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200323589
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of Chief Officers 2020-2022: FOI release

Could you provide a list of all Chief Officers in Scotland over the last two years, i.e. national clinical director, chief medical officer, chief vet, permanent secretary, chief nurse? All salaries for all those positions? How much has been paid out in total to those Chief Officers in 2020, 2021, 2022? Breakdown of the...

FOI unclear 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200335653
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disposal of productions used in prosecution of Luke Mitchell: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government legal directorate (e.g., correspondence with Police Scotland, the Crown Office, or the Scottish Police Authority) related to the disposal/potential disposal of productions used in the prosecution of Luke Mitchell (HMA v Luke Mitchell, 2005). This request relates to the ti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202300337062
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Rent Pressure Zones: FOI release

1. I would like to know how many applications have been made to the Scottish Government by local authorities to designate a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) in their area. 2. Please provide a breakdown of the number of applications received from each local authority, along with the dates each application was received. 3. Ple...

FOI not held 40 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300376592
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Local Authority Reference Group (LARG) to inform the work of Redress Scheme: FOI release

The names of the Scottish local authorities that are represented on the Local Authority Reference Group (LARG) that has been established to inform the work of the Historical Child Abuse Redress Scheme.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300376343
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service specific post and recruitment: FOI release

I understand that the current HMCI for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was appointed on a three year contract. 1. Can you confirm when the post holders current contract expires in the next six months on 31 March 2024? 2. When will the vacancy for the above position be publicly advertised? 3. Can you confirm the...

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300377602
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Work and skills

Police Pension Remedy figures: FOI release

Information regarding the Police 2015 Remedy application by SPPA: 1. As of today's date how many persons who have already retired will be impacted and have to be contacted by SPPA within the 18 month period from 1 October 2023? 2. Regarding retired members to be contacted, what are the current project plans in place ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300374352
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Free Bikes to Children Scheme: FOI release

1. To date, how many bikes have been provided to children under the free bicycles to children pilot scheme? 2. A list of the 10 most expensive individual bike purchases, with prices. 3. A list of the 10 most expensive individual bike purchases with prices and with model of bicycle and region they were distributed in....

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300374456
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Single Use Cups Charge Advisory Group: EIR release

1. What date was the Single Use Cups Charge Advisory Group formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members renumerated in any way?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300379374
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: FOI release

You asked for any ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440508

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.29(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200289724
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and World Economic Forum etc between 1 January 2020 and 22 December 2021: FOI release

All communications (electronic or otherwise) during the period 1 January 2020 and 22 December 2021 between The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, and the following: The World Economic Forum Klaus Schwab The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates The Open Society Foundations George Soros

FOI partially withheld 90 score 72 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202100267432
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence and minutes of meetings between SG and owners of BiFab manufacturing yard 2020-2022: FOI release

All (a) correspondence and (b) minutes of meetings and discussions, from during the last 2 years, between the Scottish Government and the owners of the BiFab manufacturing yard in Fife. Please be aware that the yard has changed ownership during that period. A copy of communications with each set of owners is requested....

FOI released 100 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200283593
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

People employed by the Scottish Government as Special Advisors: FOI release

Please could you tell me how many people have been employed by the Scottish Government as Special Advisors over the last ten years. Please could you provide this as a total number for each financial year beginning in 2013-14 to present. Could you also provide the total cost each year for the salaries of that group of e...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence special advisers contracts spending
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202300343171
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Water relating to water scarcity: EIR release

All correspondence between Scottish Water and the Scottish Government regarding the resignation of Douglas Millican between October 2022 and the date of this FOI. All correspondence between Scottish Water and the Scottish Government regarding water scarcity in Scotland between June 1 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300368596
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contact centre, call centre and inbound network services contracts: FOI release

The following information for each provider of contact centre/call centre contracts: Incumbent Supplier: For each of the contract(s), the supplier of the contract. Annual Average Spend: The annual average (over 3 years) spends for each supplier Contract Expiry: The date of when the contract expires. Contract Review: T...

FOI not held 65 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200284563
Directorate
Topic

Ferguson Marine shipbuilders bonus payments: FOI release

Please identify by job title/position all those who authorised the 87k bonus payments as identified by the auditor general.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202300347705
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mairi McAllan Severance Pay: FOI release

The amount of severance pay Màiri McAllan received when she resigned as a Scottish Government Special Advisor on 5 March 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence special advisers contracts spending
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300376295
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Fertility treatment deferrals and COVID vaccines: FOI release

The following information/documentation, regarding the current and previous rules applied to NHS patients seeking fertility/assisted conception services: What number of women in Scotland have miscarried or birthed stillborn children as a direct result of contracting coronavirus, since the pandemic began? What number o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.38 s.20 8 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200284968
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Junk food consultation: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into restricting promotions of food high in fat, sugar and salt over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar junk food crackd...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300376246
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Road safety between Bridge of Orchy and Glencoe (A82): EIR release

"'Are there any plans in place to enhance road safety between the Bridge of Orchy and Glencoe (A82) by means of speed awareness signage, either by yourselves, Police Scotland, the Scottish Government or the National Trust for Scotland? This is following the substantial amount of road traffic collisions and fatal death...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300380895
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport