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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Scottish Procurement Office Equipment and Services framework agreement: FOI release

Regarding the Scottish Procurement Office Equipment and Services framework agreement (SP-16-013) You asked for: 1. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages 2. Actual contract values of each framework/contract (& any sub lots) 3. Star...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-01-24
Reference
FOI/20/00025
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Baby boxes: numbers issued from roll-out and take-up rate: FOI release

You asked how many Baby Boxes have been issued from the roll-out of the scheme to date of this request, and what is the current take-up rate of the Baby Boxes.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-24
Reference
FOI/201900009779
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Various questions regarding Scotland's economy: FOI release

You asked: I have a number of requests for information, required in order to consider the future of our country and in relation to the competence of our executive. Can you supply answers that tell me who to contact for this information. 1. In the event at some time in the future Scotland should opt for independence w...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.9
Published
2020-01-23
Reference
FOI/201900010515
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Social Security Scotland - contracts which support recruitment processes: FOI release

You asked for the Scottish Government to confirm if any contract has been agreed with any third-party company (or companies) or organisation(s) for work that assists with recruitment processes on behalf of Social Security Scotland, and state: the name(s) of any such third-party companies or organisations the fee(s) pa...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-01-23
Reference
FOI/19/02692
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish secondary school leaver statistics: FOI release

You asked for: The number and percentage of school leavers for each of the past five years, broken down by secondary school, who progressed to the following leaver destinations: Higher Education, Further Education, Training, Employment, Voluntary Work, Activity Agreements, Unemployed Seeking, Unemployed Not Seeking, U...

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-23
Reference
FOI/201900010285
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Modelling of the Sustainable Growth Commission: FOI review

The modelling of Scottish spending that First Minister claimed had been completed by the Scottish Government..

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1)
Published
2020-01-22
Reference
FOI/201900010312
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Disability Assistance for Older People in Scotland analysis: FOI review

1. The modelling, analysis and calculation used to support the Scottish Government's position, outlined in response to the Consultation on Disability Assistance in Scotland in respect of Disability Assistance for Older People, that "we believe that there are several important reasons why this would be unachievable to d...

FOI clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.21(4) s.29(1) s.30 s.12 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-22
Reference
FOI/19/02548
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Borders Railway final business case document: EIR release

You asked for:- The Borders Railway Final Business Case (November 2012) document prepared by Ernst & Young doesn't include the commercial case (page ii), nor the financial case (page iii). Given that the Borders Railway has now been constructed the alleged, though not substantiated, need to remove this "commercial" in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-22
Reference
FOI/19/02685
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) investment in fossil fuel companies: FOI release

I was wondering if the sppa invests in fossil fuel companies e.g. oil, coal etc? If so, have there been any discussions or plans to divest from such companies? In light of the climate emergency we are facing, which is also a health emergency, it would be counterintuitive for the NHS to be investing in such industries w...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-01-22
Reference
FOI/202000011960
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Electronic devices issued to Scottish Government employees reported lost or stolen: FOI release

You asked: “In each of the past five years, how many electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc) issued to staff have been lost or stolen? How much money was spent on replacing these devices?”

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/202000011612
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Renewable developments on Scotland’s national forests and lands: EIR release

You asked for: a) the number of trees felled for all onshore wind farm development in Scotland to date. b) the area of felled trees, in hectares, for all onshore wind farm development in Scotland to date. With the dates clarified to be 1 January 1995 and 31 December 2019.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/19/02646
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Inspection reports for the A830 between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan: EIR release

You asked for: “Detailed Inspection reports in terms of the Transport Scotland Trunk Road Inspection Manual from 1 January 2017 to date for road section A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan known as 17208/15 : Dubh Lighe Bridge to Glenfinnan Sign.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/20/00016
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - Christmas decorations: FOI release

Can you please advise - 1. How much Social Security spent on Christmas trees/decorations in 2019 2. If the services of a professional "Santa Claus" or similar entertainment was procured using public funds 3. If public money was used to subside any staff Christmas parties (I.e. free bar, meals etc)

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/20/00044
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project planned SUDS ponds: EIR release

There were a number of SUDS ponds planned as part of the above project. I require information about these ponds. Specifically I would like information on. 1. How many of the SUDS ponds which were proposed have either been cancelled, relocated, scaled down, scaled up, or had any other significant change made to them. Th...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/19/02411
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The Scottish Government Complaints Handling Procedure: FOI release

You asked for: (i) I respectfully wondered as FOI query please if there was perhaps a record of any of you good and heavily overloaded people, endlessly and knowingly being placed in an impossible position, being excused, even just once, from the overall requirement to note and to file only all complaints received fro...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/201900005427
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions on child deaths at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and child abuse in Scottish Football: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government, any Scottish Government Ministers, any Scottish Government Department, individual, or group send any e mails to any News & Media outlets on the 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd of December 2019 regarding any stories about any hospitals or NHS Departments, and in particular, about the deaths of an...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.8 s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/201900010585
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Cromarty Community Development Trust funding withdrawal correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: Copies of all correspondence relating to a recent decision by VisitScotland to withdraw £200,000 that had been awarded from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) to Cromarty Community Development Trust (CCDT). This should include all communications leading to the decision to withdraw the money, i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/19/02279
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Money and tax, Public sector

Diversity of staff working in Education Scotland: FOI release

I would like to enquire about the diversity of staff who work in Education Scotland. Previous FOI publications have stated that the current number of staff. I would like to request information on the number or percentage of staff who fall within the following protected characteristics: Race Disability (just if they h...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/20/00021
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

The Association of British Credit Unions correspondence with Ministers: FOI release

Your request of 13 December 2019 You asked: “Can I please request all correspondence and meeting minutes between Jamie Hepburn and ABCUL(Association of British Credit Union) in the last 12 months?” Your request of 6 January 2020 You asked: “Can I please request the last 18 months communications including minutes of me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/19/02698
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Sea lice level related questions of fish farm site Burwick: EIR release

You requested some specific information with respect to the subject area of ‘sea lice levels’ in relation to the fish farm site West of Burwick (FS0937) operated by Grieg Seafood Shetland Ltd (FB0440) with respect to 2019. Specifically you are seeking information and answers to the following questions regarding operati...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/19/02667
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 Kennedy's Pass between Lendalfoot and Ardwell: EIR release

“We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect the A77 at Kennedy's Pass, located between Lendalfoot and Ardwell, South Ayrshire. Copies of inspection records from June 2017 until present. Details of any works carried out on the road at this location from June 2017 until present. Details of any c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-01-17
Reference
FOI/19/02679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 45F0, 45F1, 47F1, 41F2, 42F2 for 2019: EIR release

I was wondering if I can request the following VMS fishing data: ICES Rectangles 45F0 and 45F1 for 2019. ICES Rectangle 47F1 for 2019. ICES Rectangle 41F2 and 42F2 for 2019. If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/20/00046
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

Transport Scotland Cyber Security various questions: FOI release

a) Do you have Cyber Essentials certification? b) Have you ever been unsuccessful in applying for Cyber Essentials certification? c) Do you have Cyber Essentials Plus certification? d) Have you ever been unsuccessful in applying for Cyber Essentials Plus certification? e) How many penetration tests has your organisatio...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/19/02681
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport