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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Mobile phone contracts: FOI release

1. Network Provider(s) - Please provide me with the network provider name e.g. EE, Telefonica, Vodafone, Three 2. Annual Average Spend for each Network Provider - Can you please provide me with the average annual spend over the last 3 years. If this is a new contract can you please provide the estimated annual spend. 3...

FOI unclear 50 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000032926
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Exercise Silver Swan: FOI release

The Scottish Government rehearsed for a flu pandemic in 2015 in an exercise called Silver Swan. The subsequent Silver Swan report – Exercise Silver Swan Overall Exercise report April 2016 – was circulated in April 2016. Under Freedom of Information legislation, please provide a copy of the above named report. In additi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000026935
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

A83 Cairndow to Lochgilphead accident investigation study: EIR release

"A copy of the accident investigation study on the A83 between Inveraray and Minard."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000038240
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Emergency dental centres: FOI release

The following questions on Emergency Dental Centres 1. What types of emergency dental centres are there available here in Scotland, and why is there no relevant practical information being made available to the public? 2. Are the practicing dentists at emergency dental centres tested for Covid 19 and are the clients te...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.8
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000034190
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Licences to control beavers in Tayside: EIR release

Ssummary figures covering May to the end of December 2019 showing (a) the number of licences granted for the lethal control of beavers in Tayside; (b) the number of beavers killed under those licences, and how; and (c) other non-lethal control measures carried out.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000035516
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Firewall, Anti-virus and Microsoft Agreement: FOI release

1. Standard Firewall (Network) - Firewall service protects your corporate Network from unauthorised access and other Internet security threats 2. Anti-virus Software Application - Anti-virus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other...

FOI unclear 55 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.9
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000041631
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Complaints against former First Minister investigation: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of the memo or memos in which it is alleged that Ms Evans stated “We may lose the battle, but we will win the war.” Including details of whom the memo(s) were addressed and/or circulated. 2. Please confirm the total of fees and costs incurred by the Scottish Government in relation to the court ...

FOI not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000032184
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Further questions regarding FOI 202000028715 - flights taken response: FOI release

To confirm that flights were booked by corporate travel. Item 2464 on the 2018/2019 excel spreadsheet these flights to a cost of £25,170.97. Please advise the recipients of these flights & the reason for the travel.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17 s.34(1)
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000034982
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Gender Recognition Act 2004 public consultation response analysis: FOI release

(a) What is the status of the analysis of the responses to the most recent public consultation on GRA reform and self id? (b) When will this be published? (c) I have read today that the contract for the analysis has been cancelled, is this true? (d) If true, then please explain and provide copies of related documentati...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1)
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000035101
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Equality and rights, Public sector

Coordination and distribution of the Standard Grocery Pack: FOI release

I require full details of who is responsible for the coordination and distribution of the "Standard Grocery Pack" within the Scottish Dewvolved Administration? For the avoidance of doubt, and to prevent unecessary clarification by Civil Servants, I seek the person's job description and not their personal details. I alr...

FOI clarification 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000030117
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Chief Digital Officer Division: FOI release

The Chief Digital Officer Division, Social Security Directorate could you please provide me with: 1. An organogram featuring job holders and job titles for Chief Digital Officer Division 2. A list of teams/functions/business units within Chief Digital Officer Division 3. A list of governance, steering groups, managemen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000035694
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost effectiveness of a vehicle ferry for the Dunoon Gourock crossing: FOI release

1. For the vehicle ferry which Transport Scotland costed and upon which Scottish Ministers based their decision please provide; the length, gross tonnage, service speed, passenger capacity, and estimated cost of that vessel. 2. Since new vessels are required for the route the above information on a vehicle carrying fer...

FOI unclear 50 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000020233
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Planning application statistical information: EIR release

The following statistical information regarding planning applications from April 2015 to the present day: date/month of application; date notified; date returned to planning authority or date of call in; date handed to Reporters; date of PLI or equivalent; date report submitted to Ministers; date of decision;

FOI/EIR released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000035612
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Outgoing child abduction cases year by year: FOI release

The number of children who were abducted from Scotland under the 1980 Convention On The Civil Aspects Of International Child Abduction by a parent, year on year for the last 10 years.

FOI unclear 50 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000043313
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Questions concerning the Sturrock report: FOI Review

With ref. to the FOI response referenced above I do not believe that the response provided properly addressed the questions asked. I have noted below some specific points for your consideration. Q1 It is noted that the answer to this question was ‘Yes’. The additional comment does not appear to either enhance or qualif...

FOI not held 70 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000024268 Review
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Business model/proposal from Kibble regarding IVY and money awarded to Kibble: FOI release

1) A copy of the business model/proposal from Kibble regarding IVY 2) Confirmation of the amount of SG money awarded to Kibble 3) Copies of all electronic, written and other communications regarding the TUPE process, proposed service model, anything relating to [you] personally and/or the role that [you] had as clinica...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000032238
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland recruitment spend, agreements and engagement: FOI release

1 - Please advise the total spend of recruitment agencies in the last 12 months? 2 - Please advise what's the temporary agency spend for admin, call centre, data processing and clerical roles in the last 12 months? 3 - Please advise what's the temporary agency spend for roles such as warehouse, catering and cleaners in...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000034967
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme proposals presented by A96 Action: EIR release

I request sight of all subsequent minutes, letters, emails and other communications between the Office of the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Transport Scotland, Amey Arup and any other Statutory Consultee or Stakeholder in relation to this meeting and the proposals presented by A96 Ac...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000034091
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Mental Health statistics: FOI release

The mental health and wellbeing statistics in Scotland published in The Scottish Heath Survey, IDS and CAMHS reports. I would like to know specifically the number of people suffering with mental health issues in Scotland over 2013-2019 segmented by the age brackets in the Scottish Health Survey, Child, 16-24, 25-34, 35...

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000026953
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government COVID19 Advisory Group meeting: FOI release

I refer to the minutes of the Scottish Government COVID19 Advisory Group meeting on 20 April 2020 which considered advice shared with them by SAGE. Please could you provide copies of the documentation (with the name of the author(s) and title papers) which were provided to the committee members to consider in respect o...

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-04
Reference
FOI/202000034005
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

The number of convictions at named courts: FOI release

After we sought clarification of your request, you confirmed that you would like the number of prosecutions for both Sheriff Court Solemn and Summary level (&JP Court) particularly in the following courts: Hamilton, Lanark, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Livingston, Airdrie, Alloa, Falkirk.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2020-06-04
Reference
FOI/202000037828
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland recruitment spend: FOI release

1 - Please advise the total spend of recruitment agencies in the last 12 months? 2 - Please advise what's the temporary agency spend for admin, call centre, data processing and clerical roles in the last 12 months? 3 - Please advise what's the temporary agency spend for roles such as warehouse, catering and cleaners in...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.5 s.6
Published
2020-06-04
Reference
FOI/202000034313
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding to support Covid response in Scotland: FOI release

How much money up to now 14/05/2020 has the Scottish government received from the British government? In compensation for the coronavirus?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-06-04
Reference
FOI/202000036907
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd funding: FOI release

“Please advise what the procedures and thresholds/limits are applicable to the Scottish Cabinet, and specifically provide details of the transaction that granted Ferguson Marine 45MM cash, with copies of the paper trail, the recommendation and the sign off for releasing the funds. Also please provide the paper trail an...

FOI already published 80 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.3(3) s.33(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-04
Reference
FOI/202000018506
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

PPE investigation: FOI release

Can you publish the terms of reference for the investigation? Which officer or officers will be holding it? Have any steps been taken to ensure that the investigation has any merit and is not a waste of money after the Clinical Director said rubbish on Good Morning Scotland?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2020-06-03
Reference
FOI/202000028320
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector