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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21,947 matching releases

SASA commission of a tissue culture stock: EIR release

You asked for: “We would be grateful if you could confirm whether or not SASA has commissioned a tissue culture stock for anyone other than IPM. Furthermore, if SASA have commissioned a tissue culture stock for anyone other than IPM, please could you provide us with copies of the official labels which accompanied tube...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300341556
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Public and private swimming pools in Scotland: FOI release

How many swimming pools are there in total in the UK? Please share a breakdown of private and public swimming pools. How many private swimming pools are there in each country that make up the UK? What is the cost of energy bills for private swimming pools in Scotland for each year, over the last 3 years? How many priva...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300342535
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stonewall training: FOI release

How many Government Ministers have undertaken Stonewall training? How many civil servants have undertaken Stonewall training? How many Special Advisors or Ministerial staff have undertaken Stonewall training?

FOI not held 40 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300342965
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Monitoring of Scotland coastal areas: EIR release

How many reports of suspicious activity have been made in Scottish coastal areas over the five year period between 2018- 2023? How many bottom trawers have been fined/prosecuted for trawling illegally in Scotland's 231 MPA's between 2018-2023? How much is spent on an annual basis on monitoring activity along the west c...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300343313
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statistics on chartered teachers in Scotland: FOI release

The number of chartered teachers, How many of these are at the top of their pay grade scale.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300346962
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transgender cervical screening process: FOI release

Please supply communications, including minutes of meetings, attendances and decision making process, when the decision was made to include transgender people in the cervical screening process. Please supply the cost of this for NHS Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348333
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister use of a chauffeur driven car: FOI release

Will outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will still have: The exclusive use, on request, of a chauffeur driven car. . Is this exclusive use by her alone, and not the incoming First Minister? If continued use, what is the explanation for her to have its use. How long does the Scottish government expect this to be t...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348824
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Screening Committee minutes: FOI release

Scottish Screening Committee meeting minutes to be published quicker than the current timeframe. Copies of the SSC minutes up to November 2019. Names of governing groups for the pregnancy and newborn screening programme, NIPT evaluation and if minutes are published online.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300362352
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations which are reclaimable by the creditor and as yet not reclaimed: FOI release

Details of dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations which are reclaimable by the creditor and as yet not reclaimed, to include in regard to this request; Name of the creditor Address of the creditor including postcode The creditor reference number Claim amount in the Insolvency (£) Consigned / unclaim...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348768
Directorate
Topic

Demolitions and student accommodation in Glasgow since 2012: FOI response

1. How many homes have been demolished and built on the sites of the former Red Road and Sighthill apartments from 2012 to today? 2. How many student accommodations have been built in Glasgow over the same period? Moreover, how many students have been accommodated? 3. How many homes in the Glasgow Region have been de...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300360059
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offshore wind turbines built and erected in Scotland in the last 10 years: EIR release

How many offshore wind turbines have been built and erected in Scotland in the last 10 years (Sep 13 - Sep 23) Of all the turbines built how many households are they meant to power?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
FOI/202300374268
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Right To Buy and Preserved Right to Buy in Scotland August 1987-September 2002: FOI release

You asked for information on Right To Buy and Preserved Right to Buy in Scotland, during the period August 1987-September 2002. Were Cooperative Housing associations included in this scheme? If so, What was the total number of applications received in Scotland from these Cooperatives? How many successful applications ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.61(4)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300344673
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GlobalScot statistics: FOI release

The total number of GlobalScots for each year since it was established. The total number of participating businesses with GlobalScot network for each year since it was established.

FOI released 70 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358914
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Education Exchange Programme: FOI release

Can you confirm when the development of the Scottish education exchange programme was last discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers? Can you confirm every cabinet meeting where violence in schools was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since the May 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300358943
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of Scottish Government funding to faith and belief groups and organisations in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for "I wasn't aware that faith and belief groups, organisations, communities were in receipt of Scottish Government funding. I'd appreciate if you could give me a breakdown of Scottish Government funding to faith and belief groups and organisations in Scotland? For example, is there any direct funding to thes...

FOI unclear 50 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300350562
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reverse vending machines in Scottish Government buildings: EIR release

Can you confirm whether the Scottish Government has contracts in place to provide a reverse vending machine in any of its buildings, and how many are expected to be in operation. How much has the Scottish Government already spent on reverse vending machines? How much does it expect to pay in the financial year 2023/24?...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300359845
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Awareness of Thrombosis: FOI release

You asked for the following: What is the percentage of population in Scotland who are aware of Thrombosis as a disease? What percentage of population in Scotland are aware of the risk factors attributed to Thrombosis? What percentage of population in Scotland are aware of Signs and Symptoms of Thrombosis to be aware o...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300354570
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Studies on electric cars: FOI release

Details of any studies ordered by the Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies, or studies relied on by the Scottish Government or Scottish Government agencies to determine the following: The electricity which will be used by electric cars between now and 2040. Whether Scotland has and will have sufficient ...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300360134
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Government support for the former First Minister after they leave office: FOI release

What government support does the former First Minister receive after they leave office? Full list of these, including cost and whether Nicola Sturgeon accepted it. Do they have access to any sort of car service after they leave office? If so, what service is this and how much does it cost? All correspondence received a...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300360163
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings discussing Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

You asked for “Any minutes from meetings involving Scottish Government ministers (Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP) that discuss the Deposit Return Scheme, due to come into effect on August 2023, between August 2022 to December 2022”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300337696
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GP funding correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the BMA Scotland/BMA Scottish general practitioners committee and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or special advisers regarding Global sum payments. Information should include but not be...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300360649
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dates of winter salting on trunk roads A68 and A7: FOI release

Can you please supply dates of winter salting on trunk roads A68 and A7 from 1/10/22 to 15/6/23. Please include any winter salting after 15/6/23. If this information cannot be provided, please confirm the public body or authority who can be contacted to initiate a freedom of information request As the information yo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300363706
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Harper House: FOI release

How much money the Scottish Government has spent to date on the establishment and running of Harper House. How many individuals, since the facility opened until present day, have used the facility. a breakdown of how long each individual has stayed at the facility. to confirm if each resident brought their families How...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.27(1)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300348192
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector