Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,340releases indexed
40,102attachments found
29.6avg calendar days
8,293partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-29newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,293 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) 5064 s.20 4374 s.34(1) 3675 s.39(2) 3556 s.30 2943 s.17(1) 2856 s.25(1) 2461 s.10(4) 2031 s.11(2) 1601 s.29(1) 1201 s.2 1196 s.3 930

Timeline

2026-07 476 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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22,340 matching releases

Scottish Government funding of the Victims Taskforce 2018-2020: FOI release

"The amount of money spent by the Scottish Government on the Victims Taskforce. This includes: money spent on research for the taskforce, any civil servants who are tasked with supporting the work of the Victims Taskforce, money spent on involving Victim Support Organisations with the project and any other additional c...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000090865
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills and SQA correspondence in early August 2020: FOI release

In your request you asked for: Any correspondence (including emails, letters, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, and the SQA. I would like this information from 02 August to 06 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000084793
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Success rate of windfarm development applications: EIR release

1. The percentage of applications for windfarm developments which have been approved by Scottish Ministers for the past five year? 2. For the approved windfarm developments in the last five years, how many sent to Public Inquiry? 3. Scottish Ministers approving percentage after Public Inquiry?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000095942
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Woman’s Aid funding streams: FOI Appeal

The conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Woman’s Aid appertaining to each payment from the public purse.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 151 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 18 attachments
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000016737 - Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with EU Commission in 2020 to present: FOI release

Your request You asked for: 1) Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone or video calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between Scottish Government ministers and the EU Commission in the time period 1 January 2020...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.32(1) s.7 s.60 46 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000077292
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catches - Sgitheach and Allt Graad, Evanton: EIR review

Under the section of your response entitled "Information Regarding Fisheries on the Rivers Sgitheach and Allt Graad" I would like clarification on the following points: Paragraph 1. Sentence 1: Do the "7 catch forms" to which you refer relate to individual returns for various reparian owners with fishing rights on the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.4
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000087750
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disclosure Services Officers recruitment number: FOI release

You asked for: From your 2019 A3 Disclosure Services Officer recruitment campaign, can you provide the following : The number of disclosure service officers recruited (specifically DSO rather DIO and Application Processing Officers) The number fully competent (fully trained) as disclosure service officers The number s...

FOI released 75 score 15 working days correspondence s.45
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000087348
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Debt Advice funding questions: FOI release

You asked for the following information: i. “[…] how much [funding] Advice UK have been given or the Scottish Government have committed to giving the[m] [from the £2.4 million in additional debt advice funding announced 29th August 2020]; ii. “[…] the terms on which [this funding] has been given”; and iii. “[…] for ...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000088222
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Various types of complaints made by staff to Scottish Government: FOI release

In your request you asked for the following: ‘How many complaints of sexual harassment have been made to the Scots Gov since 2015? How many complaints of bullying have been made to Scots Gov since 2015? How many complaints of inappropriate behaviour have been made to Scots Gov since 2015? How many of the above resulte...

FOI already published 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000083344
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Records of damage caused by landslides: EIR release

You asked for "how many properties have been damaged by landslides over the past ten years in Scotland and how many times have major trunk roads and motorways been blocked by landslides in the past ten years in Scotland." On 17 September you further clarified that you were "looking for how many times, broken down by r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000085047
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Orders/Risk Orders in Scotland: FOI release

You asked: 1. How many (a) Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Orders and (b) Trafficking and Exploitation Risk Orders have been issued in each calendar year from 2016 to 2019 inclusive where the subject of the order was (i) an EEA or Swiss national (not including UK nationals) (ii) a UK national and (iii) a nation...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000085883
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

School withdrawal from the Scottish Teachers' Superannuation Scheme (STSS): FOI release

If applicable, please consider this a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act (FOISA) 2002. Please could you provide a list of the independent schools that have notified SPPA of their intention to withdraw from either the Scottish Teachers' Superannuation Scheme (STSS) or the Scottish Teachers’ Pension...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000093184
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government estates and selling of alcohol: FOI release

1. What provision is made within Scottish Government buildings of facilities which are licensed to sell alcohol? 2. Are the hours during which alcohol is sold the same as in non-Scottish Government buildings in Scotland? 3. Have any changes been made to the permitted hours within the last 12 months and, if so, what w...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000092535
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The Scottish Government's involvement in EU policy networks: FOI release

You asked about the Scottish Government's involvement in EU policy networks, any and all groups which have a policy interest in the European level.

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000087067
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Procedures for individuals retired on ill health returning to work: FOI release

1. Please can you provide precise details on what "gross earnings" and "income from any source" mean for the consideration of upper tier ill health pension payments (see below from your website). 2. For example if a retired doctor was to do 2 hours of independent consultancy work at £100 an hour each week, would that ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000089358
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Landslide mitigation works and contract: EIR release

You asked for the following: "1. I asked who in contracts is responsible for the BEAR Scotland contract. My understanding of Treasury rules is if there is a significant change in the terms or scope of a contract then the whole contract should be reappraised. BEAR Scotland were contracted as a road maintenance company ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000096254
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Landlords in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding landlords in Scotland: How many landlords in Scotland are pensioners How many landlords in Scotland own more than 2 properties How many landlords in Scotland own properties in a limited company which hasn’t been trading for 2 years. How many landlords in Scotland are c...

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000090239
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland offices and costs: FOI release

You asked: “Who is Social Security Scotland currently renting office space from whilst negotiations on a permanent office solution are ongoing?” and “How much has been spent on office accommodation for Social Security Scotland, broken down by month, whilst negotiations on a permanent office solution are ongoing?”

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000087081
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence related to Broadsands House: EIR release

You asked for information in connection to FOI 20200006601, the property in question is now known as Broadsands House. Do you have any correspondence not already sent that refers to this name for the property, rather than Dirleton New Mains.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000081424
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Resignations by special advisors working for the Scottish Government: FOI release

Your request was as follows: “May I request the following information under freedom of information legislation: 1. The number of resignations by special advisors working for the Scottish Government for the financial years of 16/17, 17/18, 18/19, 19/20 and the number so far in 20/21. 2. The reasons for these resignat...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers contracts s.38
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000087360
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government staff personal financial interests: FOI release

You asked what is the minimal financial value (in pounds Sterling) that requires a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) (or Deputy Chief Medical Officer or Interim Chief Medical Officer) in Scotland to register a personal financial interest with the Scottish Government, such that this financial interest is recorded on Scottish ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000090169
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government Special Adviser WhatsApp group titles: FOI release

1. The titles of WhatsApp groups that Scottish Government Special Advisors are in.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000087805
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Additional funding to Abellio ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper: FOI release

On Friday the 18th of September it was announced the Scottish government would transfer an additional £100 million to Abellio for phase two of the E.M.A , running to January 2020. This is on top of the £230 million given in phase one which lasted for six months. You specifically asked for the following information: ...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.3
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000090537
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Housing Resilience Group meetings: FOI release

1. A list of dates where a Social Housing Resilience Group meeting has taken place. 2. Attendance at each of these meetings. 3. Minutes of each SHR meeting to take place.

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000089183
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish Forestry and database questions: FOI release

Are you running an Oracle or SAP ERP solution? If so, what version are they currently running on and which modules are you using? Are you planning to upgrade in the next 12-18 months? Do you have plans to move to a SAAS model? Do you have plans to migrate our current ERP to a cloud Solution? Do you run Oracle Databases...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000089762
Directorate
Topic
Public sector