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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Carer’s Allowance Supplement information: FOI release

You asked for all records it holds of its consideration of whether the Carer’s Allowance Supplement should be extended to those with an underlying entitlements.

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100238679
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Legal agreement with Ernst & Young: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information request which was allocated reference number 202100227936. You submitted the following request: A copy of the signed legal agreement between the Scottish Government and Ernst & Young regarding due diligence on the Lochaber Guar...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-29
Reference
FOI/202100235635 Review of 202100227936
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Janey Godley's appearance in Coronavirus advert : FOI release

How much Janey Godley was paid to star in the covid information adverts by the Scottish Government?

FOI unclear 50 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-29
Reference
FOI/202100236917
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Permanent recruitment agency spend per annum: FOI release

Permanent Recruitment Agency Spend for the last 2 calendar years.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100240749
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Advice received from independent consultants relating to public energy company: FOI release

1. What advice did the Scottish Government receive from independent consultants on the business case for a public energy company. 2. What advice did the Scottish Government receive from independent consultants on the strategic case for a public energy company.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.27(1)
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100242150
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Supplier application for A90/A96 Haudagain improvement: EIR release

I would be most grateful if you would provide, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), details in respect to the contract below. This is to help facilitate market research into those companies that have not been successful in securing this public sector contract. Please would you also acknowledge receipt of this F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100240871
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Local authority submission for low carbon Vacant and Derelict Land Investment: FOI release

You asked for information concerning which local authorities in Scotland submitted applications to be considered for funding under the £50 million low carbon Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme announced in December 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence briefings
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100241270
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Information Commissioner appeal Decision Notice 083/2021: FOI release

1. Any and all internal and external correspondence including emails, letters, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, text messages relating to government business from officials, ministers, and special advisers and any other interested party relating to the consideration of the Scottish Information Commissioner appeal wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.35(1) s.35(2) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100223873
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Funds allocated for improvement to physical and mental health: FOI release

£20 million was committed for the summer of 2021 to improve physical and mental health, address issues of social isolation and lack of access to normal activities. Please can you provide: How much of the £20million was spent How many young people were reached using the funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100242899
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Number of sexual offences in Scotland 2019 - 2021: FOI release

The exact figure of how many people have been placed on the sex offenders register within the last 3 years within all the regions of Scotland; and A break down on the number and type of sexual offences recorded for the last 3 years.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100235197
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Survey of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

Marine Scotland has conducted a survey of the Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) in use at present on Scottish marine fish farms. Can you please supply an electronic copy of the results of this survey, showing all the farms using ADDs and the types, number and specifications of the ADDs in use at each farm.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100241460
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to the Mobilisation Recovery Group: FOI review

1. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group have met in 2021 and a copy of the papers and minutes for those meetings. 2. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group has been scheduled and subsequently cancelled. 3. A copy of correspondence sent to members of the Mobilisation Recovery Group since the st...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100235816 Review of 202100226923
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

National Health Service (NHS) employee £500 bonus payment details: FOI release

1. The First Minister announced £500 bonus for NHS Scotland employees on 30/11/20. She mentioned that anyone that works for the NHS on that day would get this bonus. Then later on it was announced that there is a condition to this bonus, which is to have been working for NHS Scotland for at least a month. What was anno...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100245774
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 contract value for coronavirus passport app: FOI release

1. How much taxpayers funds the Scottish government have wasted on this app that is simply not fit for purpose?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100245662
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Original drawings of Connel Bridge: EIR release

Any of the original drawings relevant to the bridge (or point me to a body that might have this information if its not something you possess?) I am particularly after any drawings from when the bridge had shared road and rail use, however any construction/arrangement drawings will be of use.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100229149
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Annual reporting of tenancy deposit schemes: FOI release

Please make the following available to me: Annual (not quarterly) reporting information for each of Scotland's three approved tenancy deposit schemes for the 2020-21 year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.45 s.2 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235213
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Official engagement with Sir Tom Hunter: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson and Tom Hunter on 27th October 2020 and 25 November 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100232182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding investment made by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP): FOI release

Following your FoI received on 7 July 2021 for information regarding LEADER funding of the CEVIC Building you asked for additional information on the investment by Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) under the Rural Development Contract: Rural Priorities (RDC:RP): A. A copy of the original Grant Application (an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235497
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Estimate payback under Community Orders (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021: FOI release

When the Scottish Government produced an estimate of 290,000 hours being cut as part of the Community Orders (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, how they came up with this estimate. Please provide all data used in order for the Scottish Government to compute this estimate.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235677
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

Fatalities on A9, A90, A82 and A92: EIR release

you kindly provided me with the 2019 fatality statistics for the following roads covered by average speed cameras: A9 Keir Roundabout to Longman Roundabout A90 Average Speed Camera Section (William Fitzgerard Way Roundabout, Dundee to Auchenblae Road, Stonehaven) And also, for comparison purposes, for the following a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235245
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding snow gates: EIR release

I am looking to establish when we might experience weather conditions which disrupt road travel on a particular route. The route can be found here and I’ve pasted an image below too. Its Dundonnell to Glasgow (A832, A835, A9, M9, M80). I’m particularly interested in the route between Dundonnell and Inverness, where I e...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.6(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100225501
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statistics relating to 20mph speed limit in Scottish Boarders: EIR release

1. How many prosecutions have there been in relation to the breaking this speed limit since its inception. 2. How many people have been injured in road accidents in 20 mph zones as opposed to the previous 30 mph zones. 3. How have average speeds been affected.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100234414
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Briefing materials relating to the Minimum Income Guarantee: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications regarding the introduction of a ‘minimum income guarantee’. Please can this include any briefing material produced in relation to this subject. I would like this information between 7 August 2021 and 24 August 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100233241
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector