Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,273releases indexed
40,074attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,278partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,278 unclear 7,294 not held 3,147 released 1,569 already published 680 cost limit 619 clarification 361 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5053 s.20 4361 s.34(1) 3667 s.39(2) 3546 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2848 s.25(1) 2449 s.10(4) 2026 s.11(2) 1600 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1193 s.3 928

Timeline

2026-07 409 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 1,296 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 940 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 865 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 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 645 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Information regarding the Social Care Staff Support Fund: FOI release

Information outlined below on the Social Care Staff Support Fund. For the period since the scheme started and up to the most recent data point: 1. The amount of money paid out. 2. How many staff this relates to (or similar measurement, such as the number of individual claims, if this is not possible). 3. Please could t...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228486
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Marine and fisheries monitoring: EIR release

1. When did you check foreigners landing into our ports? 2. When did you weigh their landings? 3. When did you last log down fish species? 4. When did you log down fish sizes? 5. When did you check vessels at sea? 6. When did you check fishing licenses? 7. When did you check crew lists? 8. When did you check garbage lo...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.12 s.40
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100229173
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19 correspondence from the hospitality sector: FOI release

I would like to request details of the number of correspondence received by the Scottish Government from pubs and cafes following the announcement made by the First Minister on October 7, 2020 to introduce a complete ban on indoor alcohol sales. At that time there was only takeaway service available from pubs and cafes...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228469
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Police Scotland funding: FOI release

What funding the Scottish Government has given to the following Police Scotland staff associations in each of the last three financial years: Central and Eastern European Police Association National Trans Police Association Semper Scotland Scottish Police Muslim Association Christian Police Association Scottish Police...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100231916
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Residential rehabilitation in Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers and Phoenix Futures regarding the announcement of a new drug rehabilitation centre in North Ayrshire - https://www.gov.scot/news/newnational-facility-forfamilies-affected-by-drug-use/ I would appreciate all ministerial correspondence to Phoenix Futures both pre ...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100229640
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings regarding short term lets in Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings have Scottish Government civil servants had with representatives of local authorities (either officers or elected councillors) regarding the proposed regulation of short term lets in Scotland. I would like this query to cover the timeframe of July 2020 to 1 August 2021. Also details of any meetings th...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence meetings s.28 s.5 s.11
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228791
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Planning (Scotland) Bill meeting: EIR release

Details of the meeting between Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, CBI Scotland, Homes for Scotland, and Scottish Renewables on 25 July 2019, including; 1. pre meeting briefing(s); 2. any speech or pre-prepared words; 3. agenda; 4. venue and list of attendees; 5. minutes or notes from meeting; 6. post meeting ac...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228792
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 tests for passengers via Corporate Travel Management (CTM) website: FOI release

1. "Could someone please explain why the Scottish Government requires all Corona Virus Tests for arriving passengers to be booked through the Corporate Travel Management (CTM) website and spend £88 when you can easily buy them for half the price with private suppliers that are as reliable? 2. Why English can choose fro...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100227920
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Complaint statistics against St Margaret's Catholic Primary School: FOI release

You requested information regarding St Margaret’s RC Primary in South Queensferry, namely the number of complaints made against the Head Teacher since 2016 as well as how many staff have left during this period.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100231655
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Details of Cabinet meetings: FOI release

1. How often does the Cabinet meet and for how long? 2. Is an agenda always circulated in advance and is that publicly available? 3. Is a minute always taken and, if so, is that publicly available? 4. What Committees have been established and what information about them is publicly available? 5. Which Ministers, Commit...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100232471
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Drink Spiking conviction statistics: FOI release

1. The number of charges related to ‘drink spiking’ in the financial years of 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and so far in 2021-22. For clarity, I understand that drink spiking charges are usually made under the common law offence of ‘drugging’ or under the Drugging and Sexual Offences Act Section 11. 2. The outcomes of the...

FOI not held 45 score 1 working days correspondence s.11 s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100235353
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Methadone drug treatment and distribution statistics: FOI release

1. How many people in Scotland currently receive methadone as part of addiction treatment? Please break this down to regions where possible, and also highlight how many of the total are inside prisons. 2. How many people have been receiving methadone for: a) less than 1 year b) more than 1 year but less than 5 years c)...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100230158
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish Government's Planning and Appeals Division (DPEA): EIR release

All types of documentation including emails and notes from phone calls and conversations, for all interactions between the DPEA and external parties, that is not already available publicly on the DPEA portal, for cases: DPEA APPEAL LBA-100-2011 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2001 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2002 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100230427
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding meetings with Oil & Gas UK: FOI release

According to the Scottish Parliament’s lobbying register, the then energy minister, Paul Wheelhouse, had a video conference with officials from Oil & Gas UK on 8 September 2020 to discuss the North Sea transition deal. The register also reports that the same topic was discussed at a video meeting between Oil and Gas UK...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.40 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100230231
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

COVID-19 number of active users using NHS Test and Protect app: FOI release

"Could you please tell me how many active users there are using the NHS Test and Protect app?"

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100227177
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry hiring of public relations, communications, media consultancy or lobbying firms: FOI release

"In excel spreadsheet form, please list any public relations, communications, media consultancy or lobbying firms hired by your organisation in the last five years: Please provide: The name of the firm (or individual/freelancer) – The contract number – The start and end date of each contract – The amount of money paid ...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100233022
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost incurred to Transport Scotland to charter vessels: FOI release

How much Transport Scotland has had to spend on short-or medium-term charters/contracts of ferries so far in this financial year. Specifically how much was the spend in 2010/11, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100227565
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial engagements: FOI release

How many people with learning disabilities have met with Scottish Government Ministers in the last year? How many of these meetings discussed the transfer of responsibility for cross-government support for learning disabilities to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100228003
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Breakdown of costs for the purchase of flags: FOI release

The cost, in each of the last four years, for the purchase of: (a) union flags. (b) the Scottish flag. To clarify, please disclose cost (total amount for each relevant year) for each type of flag separately. Can end with 2020/21 financial year or calendar year 2020 depending on what figures are able to.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100229135
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Costs of investigative and remedial works on M8 Junction 16 and 17 (Woodside Viaduct): EIR release

"Please can you tell me the total cost of all investigative and remedial works which have been, and will be carried out on M8 J16 - 17 (Woodside Viaduct), as detailed here: https://trafficscotland.org/tsgms02/ I would also like to know what consultation was carried out with the local community in Woodside (and Glasgow ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100232216
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of vaccination centre roll out: FOI release

By vaccination centre, by day, the number of vaccinations planned and the number of vaccinations actually administered, for the period from December 1 to the date of this request.

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100232401
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Discussions held between Marine Scotland and Defra officials: EIR release

Details of correspondence and meeting between Marine Scotland and Defra officials in relation to the first round of international exchanges.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100227939
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mr Gupta’s response letter to former Minister for Rural Economy: FOI release

On 5th May ’21 Fergus Ewing sent a letter to Mr Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance and I would like to request a copy of Mr. Gupta’s response to said letter and any subsequent communication directly related to the matters covered in this communication between Mr Ewing and Mr Gupta , the Scottish Government, GFG Alliance or ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100230208
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Deloitte quarterly reports regarding Lochaber guarantee: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100222206 1. Each quarterly report compiled by Deloitte and delivered to the Scottish Government around the Lochaber guarantee from September 2016 to the date of this request Your review request, reference 202100230000 I believe the public interest test has been incorrectly applied in this ca...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.30
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100230000 review of 202100222206
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Programme of Engagement with Business Organisations meeting: FOI release

Details of the following meeting attended by Minister Jamie Hepburn and Professor Iain Docherty on the 5 September 2020. Details being sought include: Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100228802
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector