Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,204releases indexed
40,030attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,263partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-24newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,263 unclear 7,267 not held 3,132 released 1,563 already published 678 cost limit 618 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5043 s.20 4349 s.34(1) 3660 s.39(2) 3538 s.30 2937 s.17(1) 2833 s.25(1) 2440 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1198 s.2 1182 s.3 922

Timeline

2026-07 340 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 1,290 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 938 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 863 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 732 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 689 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,204 matching releases

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI release

The grant to the Scottish Rugby Union of up to £15 million offered by letter dated 20 January 2021 from the Active Scotland Division of the Scottish Government's Population Health Directorate was conditional and contained certain feedback and reporting requirements, in light of which I request the following information...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-31
Reference
FOI/202100258646
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Vaccinations recognised by NHS Scotland: FOI release

1) Which vaccinations received overseas are recognised by NHS scotland and will be included in a patients covid vaccine status record. 2) Which countries are recognised by NHS Scotland in regard to providing a legitimate covid vaccine status. 3) What is the vaccination status of residents returning to Scotland after a ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.3 s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-31
Reference
FOI/202100258584
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding fly-tipping: EIR release

1. The cost of cleaning up fly-tipping in total from 1 November 2020 to 29 November 2021. 2. Numbers of recorded cases of fly-tipping across Scotland from: 1 November 2019 to 1 November 2021 and 1 November 2020 to 29 November 2021. 3. And any other Scottish Government figures on fly-tipping from the period 1 November 2...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-01-28
Reference
FOI/202100258306
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

2021/22 Health and Wellbeing Census: FOI release

How much correspondence (letters, emails, or otherwise) has the Scottish Government received from members of the public where the subject of 2021/22 Health and Wellbeing Census is discussed since 19 February 2020 to the 01 December 2021. Also, to provide copies of any of the above correspondence where it exists, sorted...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-28
Reference
FOI/202100259891
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Report prepared in relation to Project Golf: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202100250059. You submitted the following statement/request: “The response to my foi request isn't satisfactory so I am asking you to carry out an internal review. The reasons f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-28
Reference
FOI/202100256946 review of 202100250059
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Information pertaining to the Delivering Equally Safe Fund: FOI release

Applicants to the Delivering Equally Safe Fund were required to submit an inclusion plan for LBTI women along with their application for the 2021-2023 funding round. Could you please supply the LBTI inclusion plans for all the organisations that were awarded funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-01-28
Reference
FOI/202100264858
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

R100 and R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme (SBVS) programme: FOI release

1. As of 24 November 2021, precisely how many properties are eligible for being covered under LOT 1 of R100 within the Highland Council region? 2. As of 24 November 2021, how many properties within the Highland Council region have been connected via fibre to the premises (FTTP) through the R100 programme? 3. As of 24 N...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.5 s.9 s.12
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100259495
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Independence prospectus post budget announcement: FOI release

In September, the First Minister announced that Scottish Government civil servants would start work on a detailed prospectus for independence (as reported here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-58478187). On 4th November 2021, I submitted a Freedom of Information request which asked for informat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100264359
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Programme for Government, Public sector

Annual payment for Affordable Homes Supply programme and similar initiatives: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2021; 1. The annual figures for the award (budget) and actual payments made by the Scottish Government to local authorities and / or local authority areas in Scotland for: (i) the Affordable Homes Supply Programme and similar initiatives; (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.27(1) s.17 s.1 s.25 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100255559
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

SME Liquidity Fund loan agreement for Kapital Residential Ltd: FOI release

Information relating to the SME Liquidity Fund loan agreement for Kapital Residential Ltd. In particular: i) Whether the security against Greenfield House has been discharged by the Scottish Government; and ii) How the loan could be secured against a property which Kapital Residential Ltd does not now own.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100259360
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Overturned windfarm applications: EIR release

1. The number of windfarm applications rejected by local authorities that were subsequently overturned by a Scottish Government reporter in Edinburgh in each of the last five financial years? 2. Can this be broken down by each local authority for the last five financial years, including the number of applications that ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100259733
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships in GP surgeries: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships: How many GP surgeries are currently signed up to participate in the Scottish Government scheme to offer in-house welfare rights advice? Could you please provide a list of these participating surgeries? How many welfare right...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100257125
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of alcohol spending for Bute House: FOI release

I would like to access the following information collected in each of the past 5 financial years. 1. How many bottles of wine have been bought by the Scottish Government, or by external companies on behalf of the Scottish Government as part of a contract for BUTE HOUSE. For each financial year please outline the total ...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100257157
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial pay: FOI release

1. The total ministerial pay bill from 2010/11 to 2020/21. 2. Internal Scottish Government correspondence on ministerial pay in 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21.

FOI unclear 80 score 287 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000103809
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

University of the Highlands & Islands approval to offer Teaching Qualification in Further Education: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence (including letters, emails, reports) between Scottish Government and the University of the Highlands & Islands in relation to approval to offer a Teaching Qualification Further Education. I would like this information from January 2021 – today (29 November 2021).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100258667
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings attended by First Minister week commencing 18 October 2021: FOI release

For the week beginning October 18, 2021, for any meeting attended by the First Minister, the location, topic, attendees, time and date, alongside all minutes, notes, agendas, memos, handouts, linked to each meeting.

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100255927
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Attainment Challenge: FOI release

list of the schools which receive Attainment Scotland Schools Programme Funding, and the amount they receive Please provide in excel format Please provide the latest figures For clarity, this is the £7million which 'supports primary and secondary schools outwith the Challenge Authorities. These schools have been iden...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100257253
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communication with COSLA relating to Independent Review of Adult Social Care: FOI review

Many thanks for your response. Please could I request a review of this decision as I believe the exemption has not been applied correctly and the public interest test has not been considered. Citing the Scottish Information Commissioner’s guidance, releasing information should cause “real and demonstrable” inhibition. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100258302 review of 202100258302
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine certificates application issues: FOI release

1. How many people failed to download their Covid vaccine certificates via the new app in the period between Thursday launch and Saturday lunchtime, compared to those who were successful? 2. How many people failed to get a paper version or PDFs of their Covid vaccine certificates in the same period, compared to those w...

FOI not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100245255
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry work from home: FOI release

Information regarding employees working from home - 1. The number of employees in your organisation and, of these, the number able to perform their work remotely (i.e., not those who are front-line workers) and the number who have started returning to in person work. 2. Number of employees 3. Of which are able to work ...

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100267103
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total advertising spend on the Redress Scheme: FOI release

1. How much has been spent by the goverment in advertising for survivors world wide to come forward to apply for the redress scheme. 2. Where have you advertised give examples? 3. If you havent advertised allready why not? 4. What is the maximun you will spend and why? 5. Have you ever thought of adding a small advert ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100258824
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with UK Government regarding UNCRC Bill: FOI release

Correspondence between the UK and Scottish Governments in relation to the UNCRC (incorporation) (Scotland) Bill between September 2019 and March 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 121 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.28 s.36 s.25 s.28(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100219052
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Social Security Scotland home working patterns: FOI release

The number of employees in your organisation and, of these, the number able to perform their work remotely (i.e., not those who are front-line workers) and the number who have started returning to in person work. The following questions refer to the members of the workforce who are able to work remotely. Please provide...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100264794
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information pertaining to Mechanical Thrombectomies: FOI Release

A. Copies of all research and reports our department has on Mechanical Thrombectomies between 1st January 2019 and 31st December 2019, specifically the ones to do with reintroducing these procedures and protocols in Scotland overall and at Ninewells Hospital in particular. B. The timeline (likely revised due to Covid1...

FOI already published 80 score 233 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-26
Reference
FOI/202000037380
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Covid 19 coronavirus at the Edinburgh Hilton Carlton: FOI release

I would like to request, under Freedom of Information legislation, any and all communications concerning the outbreak of Corona Virus at the Edinburgh Hilton Carlton in late February. This should include but not be limited to emails, messages, hand written memos, notes of phone calls, video calls and whats app or othe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 288 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-26
Reference
FOI/202000118796 - Review of 202000036339
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector