Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,339releases indexed
40,100attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,292partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,292 unclear 7,326 not held 3,160 released 1,571 already published 681 cost limit 621 clarification 363 withheld 246 transferred 79

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5063 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3674 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2942 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2460 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1200 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 475 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 945 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 866 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 733 releases · 39.8 avg days Constitution Directorate 700 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 653 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 647 releases · 25.7 avg days
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Official meeting with Build to Rent 16 January 2018: FOI review

Then Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, Derek McKay, Build to Rent Dinner (‘To encourage build to rent’), 16 January 2018. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. Copy of any speech delivered 4. List of all attendees 5. Minutes or notes from any meeting 6. Action points fr...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100189869 review of 202100167558
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Local Authority Guidance on Private Rented Sector Crime: FOI release

Guidance for local authorities on dealing with private rented sector crime guidance together with any minutes of meetings of the working group convened to develop that guidance.

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100189597
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence of Scottish Conservatives policy to stop overturning of council decisions: EIR release

From 21 November 2020 to present: Copies of any correspondence (briefing, emails, letters, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/or otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers regarding the Scottish Conservatives policy to introduce a new law to stop Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100189834
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

List of contractors used by the four trunk road maintenance contractors: EIR release

A list of approved Contractors/subcontractors used by each of the four trunk road maintenance contractors Bear Scotland- North West, North East and South East Amey - South West.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence contracts 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100196925
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road maintenance and repair history relating to A90: EIR release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to the A90 just before Lonmay. This should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being carried out. 2) A copy of the r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100195010
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Heat Networks (Scotland) bill: FOI release

Copies of the correspondence received, the response sent (including any further follow up correspondence) and any discussions surrounding this (including internal discussions) between the Scottish Government and representatives of the Crown regarding Queen's Consent and the Heat Networks Bill. Please also include copie...

FOI already published 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.25 s.41 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100181726
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Onshore windfarm and turbines statistics: EIR release

The name of each wind farm + number of turbines in each local authority in scoping/scoped. The name of each wind farm + number of turbines in each local authority submitted as an application. The number of turbines in each local authority area. The number of turbines per square kilometre in each local authority area. T...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100162314
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

COVID-19 allowing visitors to care home residence: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government, health boards and private care home providers, on the subject of allowing visitors to c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 203 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202000062650
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Celtic FC Statement of 12 March 2021: FOI release

A copy of the correspondence that was sent to Celtic FC by the Scottish Government that made it clear to them that they the Government did not associate the club with "scenes" the previous weekend.

FOI unclear 75 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100175154
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland board gender balance: FOI release

In November 2015 The First Minister made a commitment to work towards gender balance on all public boards in Scotland. Please could you supply me with the following information? 1. How many women are now on the board of your organisation and how many people of other genders are there? 2. Is the current Chairperson (or ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100183493
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government’s approach to trans inclusion: FOI review

All copies of information relating to a statement that "transgender women are to be treated as non-transgender women unless to do so would otherwise be prohibited by law” and a further statement that “transgender women are to be treated as non-transgender women unless to do so would otherwise be prohibited by law was n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.17(1) s.9(1) s.9(3) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100187801 Review of 202100163705
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland daily rate of non-executive board members: FOI release

Remuneration of your non-executive board members. I am looking for figures on: a) The number of days of paid work claimed by each individual member of your board members from Jan to Dec 2020, including the chair. (Please break this figure down so it show the totals for each member.) b) The total paid to each board memb...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100189857
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland system technology: FOI release

1. Please advise what technologies (including version) you use for: Name of technology Version used HR Payroll L&D Finance Procurement Contact Centre 2. Please advise if any of the following services are outsourced to third parties, and if so, when does the contract end? Outsourced? If so, name of organisation outso...

FOI unclear 50 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100201788
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Details of the Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group: FOI review

Could you provide me with copies of all information including, but not limited to, minutes, correspondence, notes of telephone calls and emails held by Scottish Government on: 1. A copy of the Terms of Reference of the “Misogyny and Criminal Justice in Scotland Working Group” 2. Details of funding of the “Misogyny and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100182640 review of 202100156907
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Programme for Government, Public sector

Breakdown of Government Car Service (GCS): FOI release

1. Details of The Government Car Service in Scotland (GCS) from April 2017 to April 2021 showing a breakdown of when this service has been used to transport documents to people/addresses. I am looking for a breakdown showing the date of each GCS car trip, where each document was dropped off to and who the document was ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100184349
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Higher exam entries and passes in local council area: FOI release

Data on entries and passes in Higher Maths, Higher English and Higher Sciences in Dundee, Perth & Kinross, Angus and Fife between 2015 and 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100190967
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Higher History, Modern Studies and Geography entries and passes: FOI release

Data on entries and passes in Higher History, Higher Modern Studies and Higher Geography in Dundee, Perth & Kinross, Angus and Fife between 2015 and 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100191674
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

National Advisory Committee on Chronic Pain (NACCP) patients: FOI review

1. To ask, under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, individually and separately, for all electronic or other written communications and information, including notes, between Scottish Government officials and appointees and anyone involved with the National Advisory Committee on Chronic Pain (NACCP) dealing with...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100187441 review of 202100158622
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Maps pertaining to farm codes 170 Port Ramsay and Fennachrochan: FOI release

Maps pertaining to Farm Codes 170 Port Ramsay and Fennachrochan as follows; 170/111, 170/109, 170/112, 170/117, 170/121, 170/119, 170/216, 170/113, 170/114 & 170/123.

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100187532
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Recreational General Aviation during coronavirus pandemic communications: FOI release

Any information including but not limited to communication with the DfT / CAA, and internal communications, with respect to the status of Recreational General Aviation activities (including outdoor recreation powered flight, microlight, gliding activities etc) under the The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions...

FOI unclear 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100170573
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding the consultation on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Equality Network and Scottish Trans Alliance about the consultation on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill since 17 March 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100187091
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Non-UK companies awarded contracts during 2016-2021 parliamentary sessions: FOI release

1. Referring to the response in FOI: 202100176786, can you please provide a list of names of the 39 non-UK companies which were awarded during the 2016-2021 parliamentary session. 2. Could you also provide the contract reference number for each contract awarded to each company. Please ensure this reference number is th...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100194626
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

Total spend on Amazon Web Services and Microsoft per annum: FOI release

1. How much over the past few years has the Scottish Govt and all the agencies spent with Amazon AWS broken down by year. 2. Likewise the same information with regards Microsoft Azure but also with Microsoft as a whole.

FOI unclear 75 score 185 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202000080835
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Funding allocated to Scottish Rugby Union limited: FOI release

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. Cop...

FOI unclear 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100186914
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to First Home Fund: FOI release

1. The number of applications made to the First Home Fund in 2021/22, and the number of those which were successful. 2. The number of inquiries made about the First Home Fund in 2021/22. 3. The number of complaints received by the Scottish Government about the First Home Fund in 2021/22.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100195615
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector