Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,233releases indexed
40,056attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,272partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-27newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,272 unclear 7,278 not held 3,137 released 1,565 already published 678 cost limit 619 clarification 360 withheld 246 transferred 78

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5048 s.20 4354 s.34(1) 3663 s.39(2) 3541 s.30 2939 s.17(1) 2838 s.25(1) 2445 s.10(4) 2022 s.11(2) 1599 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1189 s.3 924

Timeline

2026-07 369 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 1,292 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 939 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 645 releases · 25.7 avg days
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22,233 matching releases

Communication relating to petrol shortage: FOI release

All correspondence between the UK and Scottish Governments on the issue of the petrol shortages, or fears of a petrol shortage in the month of September, 2021.

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100244037
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Inspection report of Regius School: FOI release

I am making a request under the information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to information which you hold about the following independent school, Regius School. I would like any documents held relating to complaints from pupils, staff, parent or any other person relate...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100245246
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Engagement with Republic of Media: FOI release

I would like to submit a Freedom of Information Request on the government’s engagement with Republic of Media. I would like a record of all government spending on contracts with Republic of Media up to the present as well as a breakdown of these costs and which projects they were spent on. I would also like a full list...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100230217
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Universal Credit benefit cut reversal correspondence: FOI release

Information on any discussion or analysis conducted by the Scottish Government on the costs of, or use of its welfare powers under the Scotland Act 2016 to increase Universal Credit in Scotland the light of the end of the temporary £20 a week uplift to Universal Credit by the UK Government in October 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100245554
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Engagement between Accounts Commission for Scotland and Ministers from 2014: FOI release

The total costs incurred by the Accounts Commission for Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily commissioner fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. I would also like a record of all engagement between commissioners and Scottish Government min...

FOI not held 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100242144
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Dark lamp inspection of M8/A737: EIR release

The most recent fortnightly dark lamp inspection of M8/A737 from junction 29 to junction 28. This includes all on/off slips from junction 29 ,on and off A737 slips from the St James Roundabout that are part of the trunk road network.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100250404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of road accidents on M80 westbound: EIR release

You asked for regarding the number of road accidents on this section of the motorway. The section of the road being the M80 westbound towards Glasgow, specifically between the Haggs and Castlecary junctions, just east of Wardpark. You clarified on 7 October the timescale for the request is 1 January 2018 and the presen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243690
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Covid-19 public spending: FOI release

Every spending announcement by the Scottish Government relating to Covid-19 made since March 2020, the following information. 1a) The name of the fund 1b) The date it was announced 1c) The date it started paying out its fund 1d) The amount it was announced to include (i.e. Tenant Hardship Loan Fund, 10m) 1e) The amoun...

FOI cost limit 70 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100239702
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) appeal rates 2021: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100243380 Any communication, internal or external, discussing / responding to concerns about the quantity of appeals that the SQA may receive in relation to any 2021 appeals processes. The time frame for this request is 1/2/2021 - 2/6/2021. Your review request, reference 202100243380 Firstly,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243380 review of 202100208815
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scotland 4G Infill (S4GI) programme mast consideration: FOI release

Whether the Scottish Government's Scottish 4G Infill Programme considered a mast at Forest of Birse/Finzean, and; Requirements for Emergency Services Network coverage under the S4GI programme for 'minor roads'.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243754
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information relating to sportscotland: FOI release

Total costs incurred by sportscotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and officerunning costs. (Part 1) I would also like a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100244979
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Information held relating to abortion protests: FOI release

1. Any correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers on the topic of protests outside facilities providing abortions or sexual health care. 2. Any correspondence, meeting notes, minutes or any other documentation relating to meetings or discussions between the Scottish Government, local authorities and/or COSLA on the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243716
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Data regarding inpatient and diagnostic testing: FOI Review

Data used to support figures highlighted by the First Minister in a statement made at First Minister's Questions on 23 September.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100247513 Review of 202100242215
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Rugby Union Limited funding: FOI Appeal

1) The terms applied by the Scottish Government to the grant and loan funds made available to Scottish Rugby Union Limited comprising £15 million in grants and £5 million in loan funding. 2) A copy of the conditional missive agreed between the Scottish Government and Scottish Rugby Union Limited for these funds. 3) C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 129 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100197959 - Appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Total amount of money spend on building council houses: FOI release

The amount of money spent on building council houses since 2016, broken down by calendar or financial year depending on how the records are held.

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-12
Reference
FOI/202100248823
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Total costs incurred by Children’s Hearings Scotland from 2014 - 2021: FOI release:

The total costs incurred by Children’s Hearings Scotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. Additionally, a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government Ministers and ...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.22(2) s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-12
Reference
FOI/202100244571
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Cost of recruitment agencies for civil service jobs: FOI release

Since 2010, the annual cost of hiring external recruitment firms for civil service jobs, broken down by directorate. I'm looking for any spend on recruitment agencies by the Scottish Government, for the recruitment of any type of staff, temporary, permanent or otherwise. We have interpreted your request in the follow...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-11-12
Reference
FOI/202100245076
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic

Staff assigned to the Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division: FOI release

The number of members of staff assigned to the Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division. The job title and salary of each member of staff assigned to the Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division. The duration of the assignment to the Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division, in months and years. The date th...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-11-12
Reference
FOI/202100244380
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding McInnes Committee: The summary Justice Review Committee report: FOI release

Documents from the McInnes Committee: The Summary Justice Review Committee report published in 2004: 1) The first order consultation document in March 2002 and a subsequent. 2) Please Provide the Workshop materials for the workshops of the above committee which took play in March 2003 in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242325
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Total cost incurred by the Cairngorms National Park Authority: FOI release

Total costs incurred by the Cairngorms National Park Authority from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. In addition to a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government minister...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242175
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Heat in building strategy modelling: EIR release

Full set of modelling produced by the Scottish Government, to substantiate the statement "We estimate that the total investment required to transform our homes and buildings is likely to be in excess of £33 billion." which is in the Draft Heat in Buildings Strategy: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in Scotland's Buildings ...

FOI/EIR clarification 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100239218
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Analysis into cost and benefits of diversion schemes: FOI release

The McInnes Report 2004 The Summary Justice Review Committee, Report to Ministers at Chapter 3, summary of recommendations number 39 stated that "little had been done to evaluate the costs and benefits of diversion schemes compared with other types of disposals." I would be grateful for the provision of any analysis do...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242279
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Short term let consultation costs: FOI release

The existing and projected costs of the Scottish Government's consultations on proposed short-term letting restrictions, specifically, those launched in April 2019, September 2020, and June 2021, as well as the actual and projected costs of the parliamentary processes following the 2020 and 2021 consultation.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.4
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100243834
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence received on the subject of libraries: FOI release

1. How much correspondence (letters, emails, or otherwise) has the Scottish Government received from members of the public where the subject of libraries is discussed since 7 May 2021 to the date of response of this request. 2. Please provide copies of any of the above correspondence where it exists, sorted by date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100241921
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills