Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,217releases indexed
40,040attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,266partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-27newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,266 unclear 7,271 not held 3,135 released 1,565 already published 678 cost limit 619 clarification 359 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5046 s.20 4350 s.34(1) 3662 s.39(2) 3538 s.30 2937 s.17(1) 2837 s.25(1) 2443 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1198 s.2 1184 s.3 923

Timeline

2026-07 353 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 1,291 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 692 releases · 36.0 avg days Population Health Directorate 651 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 644 releases · 25.8 avg days
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22,217 matching releases

Covid-19 vaccination booster dose information: FOI release

1. For people who have received a third dose or booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, will their third dose be recorded in their "NHS Scotland record of vaccination"? 2. Can individuals who have received a third dose of booster dose of a Covid-19 vaccine obtain a new "NHS Scotland record of vaccination" that shows the th...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.1
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100253381
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Access Bike Scheme: FOI release

For the Scottish Government to provide the following points in relation to the Cycling UK Access Bikes Scheme; The total cost of the Scottish Government's Access Bike Scheme. The number of people that have signed up for the Access Bike Scheme. What procedures does the government have in place to ensure that people pay...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100256892
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statistics regarding outbreaks of tree diseases since 2016: EIR release

1. How many outbreaks of tree diseases has there been in the years of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021? 2. What tree diseases were causing the outbreaks in the years of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021? 3. What prevention measures did the Scottish Government introduce or recommend when there was outbreaks in the ye...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100254584
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

All events held in Bute House in the last five years: FOI release

A list of all events held in Bute House, hosted by a Scottish Government Minister (including the First Minister) in each of the past 5 financial years, including the current financial year to date. Please include the number of guests invited and the total itemised cost of the event.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100257159
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) Scotland Act 1998 subsection: FOI release

Confirmation of under exactly which section/subsection of schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 the Scottish Government believes CCS to be a reserved matter.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100253888
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Financial information regarding the hydro plant and aluminium smelter at Lochaber: FOI Appeal

I. the size of the total gross liability of the Scottish Government under the 25-year financial guarantee relating to the hydro plant and aluminium smelter at Lochaber entered into in December 2016; II. the methodology that was used to value the asset at the time of the agreement in 2016/17; III. documents and correspo...

FOI unclear 50 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202000032186 - Appeal
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Guidance on display flags on official cars overseas: FOI release

The protocol / guidance used for displaying flags on official cars used by the First Minister on her visits to foreign countries.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100253807
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Statistics regarding sentences for drug related offences: FOI release

1. The number of custodial sentences handed out for all drugs offences in Scotland, between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2009. 2. The average sentence length in months for persons sentenced to immediate custody for drugs offences in Scotland, between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2005, between 1 January 2007 and 31 ...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100258656
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson: FOI release

Please can you provide a list of any meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson and Scotrail between the 1st January 2020 and 19th August 2020. If any meetings have taken place can details be provided that include: Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action poin...

FOI unclear 75 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-23
Reference
FOI/202100232197
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Sandstone Press: FOI release

Information held by Scottish Government that mentions ‘Sandstone Press’. To include correspondence and documents. Should it be necessary to narrow the request to keep it within cost parameters, we are particularly seeking correspondence involving the following individuals: Head of Enterprise Sponsorship, Regional Eco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-23
Reference
FOI/202100249470
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: EIR review

1. Details of the time delays now operating at the Springholm A75 eastbound and westbound entering and exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding approaching vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If this delay varies according to signal approach location, t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.7 s.6 s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.10(4) s.17(1) s.16
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100251313 review of 202100242248
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland employee turnover statistics from 2018 onwards: FOI release

Employee turnover figures for years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 (to date) broken down by: Resignation Retirement Dismissal Redundancy

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100252599
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland car fleet statistics: EIR release

How many cars does Transport Scotland have as part of its own fleet, and of those how many are petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100255304
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs of Scottish Government advertising campaigns: FOI release

"Could you please notify me as to how much the Scottish government has paid for all of their advertisements in the press, radio and television? Of particular interest would be the total cost that the Scottish Government has paid to Scottish Television for this purpose." Following clarification, you requested “I would b...

FOI withheld 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33 s.33(1)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100255054
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Aberdeen-Central Belt Reference Group: EIR release

Further to my request to you of 29 October 2018, could you please supply any updated agendas, notes, minutes and documentation associated with the Aberdeen-Central Belt Reference Group, and also any further correspondence you have had with either Network Rail, ScotRail, local authorities or Scottish Government regardin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100228392
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of independent review into The New School, Butterstone closure: FOI release

1. I wish to know how much was spent on the Independent Review Into the Closure of The New School, Butterstone. Please break this down into: Remuneration/salary/wages etc Expenses Legal fees Other costs 2. I wish to know how Mr James Martin CBE was recruited to perform this task and what procurement process was used....

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100253273
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Low Carbon Transport Loan application statistics: FOI release

1. What is the average wait time from initial application to payment of the money to individuals who have applied for the Electric Vehicle Loan in each month, for the last 12 months? 2. What is the average loan amount paid out? 3. What percentage of individuals do not receive payment within the 10 working day target fo...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100254573
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Review of Purpose Built Student Accommodation: FOI release

Any report or analysis covering the results and responses to the small-scale scoping survey undertaken by the Scottish Government with accommodation regulators and providers as part of the Government's review of purpose built student accommodation in Scotland.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100249536
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Total spend on Keep Scotland Beautiful: EIR release

How much has been spent overall on 'Keep Scotland Beautiful'.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100252614
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Climate change fund for developing countries: FOI release

In relation to the following article https://www.itv.com/news/2021-11-01/nicola-sturgeon-pledges-1m-fund-for-climate-loss-and-damage 1. How many staff will manage this fund? 2. What are the running costs for staff? 3. Did the Scottish Government have any discussions with FCDO? If so can you provide the documents? 4. Ha...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100252499
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Disposal of dead marine animals in Scotland: EIR release

Under FOISA, I would be obliged for you to provide the following information: Between 2019 and 2020 and Jan 1 and Nov 16 2021, broken down by incident and the species involved, the cost to the Scottish Government to fund the disposal of dead marine animals in Scotland. As above for only animals stranded in Fife For a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100255710
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of school inspections from January 2021: FOI release

Can you provide the dates and details of all school inspections from 1 January 2021 to date.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-12-22
Reference
FOI/202100254880
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector