Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,315releases indexed
40,090attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,287partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,287 unclear 7,312 not held 3,157 released 1,570 already published 680 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5060 s.20 4368 s.34(1) 3672 s.39(2) 3552 s.30 2941 s.17(1) 2855 s.25(1) 2456 s.10(4) 2029 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1199 s.2 1195 s.3 929

Timeline

2026-07 451 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 1,298 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 972 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 942 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 699 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 646 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Physical distancing rules on Caledonian MacBrayne ferries: FOI release

1. What is the medical and scientific justification for the maintenance of this rule on CalMac ferries, given that other forms of transport in Scotland cannot enforce the same restrictions? Your website confirms this as follows : “You should also adhere to physical distancing whilst on public transport, at stations, te...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-09-08
Reference
FOI/202100225329
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

Self isolation requirements for seafarers: FOI release

1. Total number of persons that have entered Scottish Hotel Quarantine and the number that test positive while in Quarantine? 2.Total number of Scottish resident Seafarers that have entered Scottish Hotel Quarantine and the number that test positive while in Quarantine?

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.17 s.7
Published
2021-09-08
Reference
FOI/202100226247
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information relating to PCR test: FOI release

You provided a document from the CDC in America stating a synthetic flu was used to calibrate their pcr test for covid 19, asking whether Scotland's genealogical team did the same? You also asked has sars2 covid19 even ever been isolated in Scotland through any means?

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2021-09-08
Reference
FOI/202100228318
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Communication regarding lawful bases for processing subject’s information: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100218162 I would like to narrow the scope to number 3 on my list; “please provide ALL communications, incl. records relating to communications, ie diary entires, notebook records etc., including but not limited to, agendas and minutes of meetings, minutes of telephone calls, agendas and minu...

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-06
Reference
FOI/202100229207 review of 202100218162
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

PVG considerations for listing on Children's List: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100217619 How many individuals (only the number) have been placed on the Children's List as the result of 'allegation(s)' made - please supply the number for each of the previous 5 calendar years (2016 to present)? (Please note - 'allegation' is where a criminal case was started but the Crimi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.12
Published
2021-09-06
Reference
FOI/202100225434 review of 202100217619
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Transcript of interview between journalist and Education Secretary: FOI release

You asked for a transcript of the interview between the P&J and Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville.

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-06
Reference
FOI/202100224700
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Bus Partnership Fund application criteria: FOI release

All correspondence and meeting minutes, from 1/1/20 to 9/11/20, relating to the application criteria for the Bus Partnership Fund. If this information is not available or would exceed the allowable expense for a Freedom of Information request, please provide all correspondence between ministers and Transport Scotland ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-06
Reference
FOI/202100224549
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID 19 Astra Zeneca vaccine for over 40s: FOI release

"Why does the general public not have a choice of vaccine they are injected with? What is the medical reason why I must receive Astra Zeneca? If this just comes down to stock supplies, is this not age discrimination that over 40s are being forced into getting Astra Zeneca?"

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2021-08-31
Reference
FOI/202100230743
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government and external training spend: FOI release

You asked for: 1. External training spend in the previous 3 fiscal years (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20) in the Scottish Government, broken down by: Amount spent through the Civil Service Learning contract and amount spent to deliver external training through other contracts Under the Civil Service Learning Contract Amou...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-31
Reference
FOI/202000092556
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data of vessels in a region in July 2021 : EIR release

I require VMS data of all vessels that transited through the following area between 12:00 – 18:00 on the 2/7/2021 and again between 20:00 – 06:00 15/7/2021 into 16/7/2021. NW corner 57° 25.747N 1° 44.847W NE corner 57° 25.747N 1° 41.634W SW corner 57° 22.785N 1° 44.847W SE corner NE corner 57° 22.785N 1° 41.634W Please...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-31
Reference
FOI/202100225630
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Windfarm planning appeals submitted after refusal from local authority: EIR release

how many planning appeals by developers of windfarms have been lodged with the Scottish Government in the past 10 years against the "deemed refusal" of the planning application by the local planning authority. You have asked that this be broken down by wind farm development an the outcome.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-31
Reference
FOI/202100229030
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Consumer Scotland information: FOI release

When are the members of "Consumer Scotland" going to be appointed? When is "Consumer Scotland" going to be established? Where will its main office be located?

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100228202
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Transport studies and appraisals concerning specific rail lines since 2003: EIR release

Details of any transport studies/STAG appraisals that Transport Scotland either carried out, or are aware of, that have been done since 2003 that directly affect the rail lines between: Westerton to Milngavie Dumbarton Central to Helensburgh Central Dumbarton Central to Balloch Ardrossan South Beach to Largs Dumbreck ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100226181
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communication between Kenny MacAskill MP and Neale Hanvey MP: FOI release

Any email/whatsapp communications or meetings between Kenny MacAskill MP and Neale Hanvey MP and Scottish Government Ministers from Feburary 27th 2021 to March 28th 2021.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38 s.38(1)
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100224533
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Non-Executive members recruitment campaign statistics: FOI release

Information in relation to the recent recruitment campaign for Non-Executive members for Social Security Scotland. 1: How many candidates have been shortlisted? 2: How many of those are a guaranteed interview? 3: How many were disabled? 4: How many were Black, Asian and minority ethnic?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100226934
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Trust Deed, Sequestration and Debt Arrangement Scheme: FOI release

1.The average payment per month in a Trust Deed, Sequestration & Debt Arrangement Scheme made by a debtor. 2. Total number of Trust Deeds, Sequestration and Debt Arrangement Scheme per Trustee/Company signed for the period: 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021. 3. Average debt level per Trust Deed, Sequestration and De...

FOI unclear 75 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100226846
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of North Coast 500 Road Signs: FOI release

"How much money has been spent by the Scottish Government on road signs indicating the North Coast 500 route, and other road signage that has come about as a result of the North Coast 500 project?"

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence spending s.1
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100231664
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meall Mhor fish farm: EIR release

Information concerning a disclosure made to Scottish Government relating to a possible offence under the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 at Meall Mhor fish farm. Specifically: 1. Was the disclosure notified to others within Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government? Please set out the positions held o...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100216680
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Green belt applications: EIR release

1. The number of green belt applications approved by council's since 2018 broken down by council. 2. How many green belt applications approved by reporters on appeal when the council has rejected the application. 3. How many appeals by property developers have been lodged following the failure of the local authority to...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100228378
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Breakdown of yearly staff and former staff overpayments: FOI release

“How many staff or ex-staff overpayments occurred under what HR categories by year over the last three years?”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100226718
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID 19 hotel quarantine: FOI release

1. Is there a defined list of what qualifies as compassionate exemption from Hotel Quarantine? 2. How many compassionate requests for exemption have been received since the start of hotel quarantine in February 2021? 3. How many compassionate requests have been successful? 4. What criteria is used for compassionate ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.20 s.6C s.36(1)
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100224014
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Tenant Hardship Loan Fund: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on operating and administering the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund. Can this information be broken down as follows: total costs to date average cost to date per application received the average cost of the credit checks undertaken to date the average cost of the affordability chec...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100224578
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Dunoon to Gourock crossing: EIR release

1. What target for reliable operation is being set for any new vessels on the crossing e.g. in comparison with the former Streaker Service which was the baseline for the MVA report. 2. Will any penalties be applied for failure to meet reliability targets due to weather conditions. 3. What modelling was carried out, w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100224025
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Covid 19 managed isolation and quarantine: FOI release

1. The number of individuals who have applied for exceptional arrangements to be made on compassionate grounds under Regulation 6D(2)(xi) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 since 15th February 2021. 2. The number of individuals who have been granted exceptional ar...

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.6D s.20 s.6C s.12 s.7 s.17
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100224407
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Consultation data on Citizen Space: FOI release

For a research project, we have analysed the case of "We asked, You said, We did" of the Scottish Government. Is it possible to have some statistics for the period from 2015 to 2020. In particular: 1) the n. of consultations closed per each year. 2) the n. of the published responses per each consultation per each yea...

FOI unclear 50 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100223045
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector