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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Scottish hospitals deaths 2010-2020: FOI release

Breakdown of the number of deaths in Scottish hospitals from 2010-2020

FOI released 70 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100150675
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to stopping up orders hearing: EIR release

You asked "please issue the SU-ABS-002 & -003 hearing report to me, the other participants and the public, so that we can implement action of the planning condition that has been held up pending the issue of the report."

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.42
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100137883
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Communications between Scottish Government and Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

1. Any application you made in 2019 or 2020 to be a “Stonewall Diversity Champion” or to be included on Stonewall’s “Workplace Equality Index,” including any attachments or appendices to those applications. Please redact personal details if necessary. 2. Any feedback you received in 2019 or 2020 from Stonewall in rela...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.6 s.25(1) s.5
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100152273
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Response timeframe for email enquiries: FOI release

You asked "Does the Scottish Government have a target timeframe in which it aims to respond to email enquiries? Is information available on how well this target is met?"

FOI unclear 55 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202000102772
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Activation of ice warning sensors Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

Between the 25th of December and 2020 and the 25th of January 2021 how many a) times and b) on what dates have the ice warning sensors been activated across the Queensferry Crossing?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100144616
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

A83 Rest and Be Thankful road closure: EIR release

1. How many times has the road been closed since 2007? 2. How many times has the road been closed from 2020-2021? 3. What was the year with the greatest number of closures?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100146890
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Information on complaints procedures for local authorities: FOI release

In relation to local authority complaints procedures I would like to ask if there is any publication or notice that gives advice to local authorities on the correct procedures? Also, are there any circumstances where it would be appropriate for a local authority service to escalate a complaint received by them to a fo...

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100148857
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disclosure Scotland statistics of agency staff: FOI release

1. Who does [redacted] work for? 2. For the seasonal period of 2019 how many applications did you have versus 2020? 3. How many applications have been met by your business in the last 12 months within the 14 days you are supposed to complete them in?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100136139
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland information on road accident cluster sites: EIR release

Information on accident cluster sites in the last 10 years for the following road types: A Roads B Roads C Roads Unclassified roads T Junctions (signalised and non-signalised) Roundabouts Crossroads Any miscellaneous data Within each road type I would be looking to obtain the data listed below: How many accidents ha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202000107462
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Information relating to autism post diagnostic pilot: FOI review

1. A breakdown of what organisation received what amount, with an explanation as to why that amount; 2. A minute(s) of the meeting which picked the said organisations; and 3. Any procurement/tendering of such applications for being in the pilot.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202000128999 Review of 202000122220
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Analysis of prison population levels: FOI release

Scottish Government analysis underpinning the claim that Scottish Conservative Justice policy would result in 3000 additional prisoner places being required across the prison estate.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100133067
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

COVID-19 scientific evidence discussions concerning restrictions within hospitality sector: FOI release

Any records relating to the scientific, statistical, or medical evidence related to public health controls on the spread of Covid-19 and how these relate to the hospitality sector, such as pubs and restaurants, at any point between the date of this request [4 November 2020] and 1 March 2020. We would like to limit our ...

FOI unclear 80 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.3 s.4 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100146009
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to flu vaccination programme 2020: FOI release

All correspondence between NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and the Scottish Government relating to the flu vaccination programme for 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000102570
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding enhanced restrictions for places of worship: FOI release

“I would like to make an foi request with regards to the latest restrictions in place on places of worship. Can you provide details of any meeting minutes, or other recorded information, that pertains to any discussion or consideration made to ensure the regulations and guidance on places of worship comply with the Eu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100132535
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence with Highlands and Islands Airport Limited: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highlands and Islands Airport Limited regarding parliamentary questions S5W-31906 and S5W-31907, and S5W-31905 and S5W-39108.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000110475
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Expenditure of Scottish Government Germany Twitter account: FOI release

Please confirm total cost to run the Scottish Government Germany Twitter account. Please include the following: 1. Total number of staff used to manage this twitter account. 2. The Twitter account has a location of Berlin, Germany. Is this account operated from Berlin and if so, please provide the total cost of running...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100132239
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

School leaver average tariff score: FOI release

You asked for: Schools in Scottish Borders – average leaver tariff score Schools is Scottish Borders – dyslexic children leavers average tariff score Schools in Scotland – average leaver tariff score Schools is Scotland – dyslexic children leavers average tariff score Peebles High School – average leaver tariff score P...

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100144323
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish government funding provided to Scottish businesses: FOI release

1. Please can you confirm the total amount of money the Scottish Government have received from the UK Government. 2. The amount of money that has been distributed to Scottish business in grant support.

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100134717
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Grant repayments made by landowners: EIR release

In the past five years, how many grants have been repaid from landowners back to your organisation for trees that had been planted on their land, but had subsequently been removed. Could this be broken down by i) year and ii) the reason for repayment (for example, to make way for windfarm development).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100133574
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Electronic Counting for Local Elections tender: FOI release

A copy of the successful tender for the procurement, Electronic Counting for Local Elections, and, in addition, for the identity of all of the other organisations who tendered.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000126345
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Briefings referencing a Section 30 order: FOI release

Copies of all briefings prepared by civil servants which include reference to a Section 30 order. On 5 January 2021, you clarified that your request was information referencing a Section 30 order in the context of an independence referendum.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.29(1)
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000121883
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 Vaccination Programme priority list: FOI release

In relation to the COVID-19 vaccination priority groups: Why the care homeworkers are set as the 1st priority group in Wave 1 to receive the vaccine, and the much vulnerable care home residents are at the 4th position in Wave 1?

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.15 s.2
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100144309
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

The number of teachers by gender and ethnicities: FOI release

How many black female qualified teachers you have in Scotland from the year 2015-2020? How many black male teachers qualified teachers you have in Scotland from the year 2015-2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100133377
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Referendums Scotland Bill Team: FOI release

Copies of all emails that include the phrase ‘Referendums Scotland Bill Team’ (including in the message, email signature or an attachment) from: 1 September 2020 to 8 September 2020 8 September 2020 to 15 September 2020 15 September 2020 to 22 September 2020 22 September 2020 to 29 September 2020 29 September 2020 to 6...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000106129
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Programme for Government, Public sector

Support provided to animal health and welfare: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of funding in support of animal health and welfare, how much is given to what organisations and on what grounds are the funds to be used for and are they fully transparent in disclosing these funds in the public’s interest. You requested information for the following financial years: 2012/2013...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202000110416
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector