Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Scottish Government stance on independence referendum: FOI release

Have Scottish Government employees started work on a White Paper on independence, or an equivalent document to the 2013 document, Scotland’s Future? When did this work start? How many officials have been working on this? What is the cost in terms of employee time, etc, of the preparation of that document? Have the reco...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000117911
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Civil Servant legal advice or advisory services costs: FOI release

'Please provide the cost of any legal advice or legal advisory services provided to Scottish Ministers who have or are set to attend in the near future an evidence session at the Scottish Parliament's Committee on the Scottish Government's Handling of Harassment Complaints'.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100145102
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Civil Servants preparation in giving evidence to Committee for Former First Minister inquiry: FOI release

Provide me with the current figure for the cost of providing external assistance for civil servants ahead of evidence sessions of the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints. A previous FOI put the figure at £54,378 as of November 3, so please provide an updated figure as of today (Jan 14...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100137646
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and P&O Ferries: FOI release

You asked for details of all contact between the Scottish Government and P&O Ferries between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2020, including copies of all written correspondence (letters and emails); details (including time, date, participants) of any meetings between SG officials and/or ministers and P&O staff or its repr...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100135421
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 deaths at Ninewells Hospital: FOI release

How many people have passed away in Ninewells hospital solely from Covid-19? As in, they were admitted into Ninewells and died due to Covid-19 only. I would like to know the exact figure from 1st February 2020 to 1st January 2021 of people who have died due to Covid-19 only and not any other existing or underlying iss...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100138939
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Education Scotland stance on Civil Service Code: FOI release

1. Are teachers in general bound by the Civil Service Code? 2. Are all members of staff involved in the decision making at Canal View Primary, Wester Hailes, Edinburgh bound by the Civil Service Code? 3. Are all members of staff at Education Scotland bound by the Civil Service Code?(Internal and External) 4. I would li...

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000127457
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Civil servant witnesses at Harassment Committee: FOI release

"having read that the ScotGov spent 55k on coaching for witnesses at the Alex Salmond enquiry I would like to obtain the following information. Which witnesses received this coaching. Why it was thought they need coaching to tell the truth under oath. Who decided that coaching was needed or appropriate. How much in to...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-05
Reference
FOI/202100144996
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total expenditure of each public body between 2019 and 2020: FOI release

We formally request the information listed below in relation to the Scottish Governments current Framework for the Provision of Interim IT Staff Services and Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. 1. Total spend for each public body between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – June 2020 and to which agency (incl...

FOI unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000118644
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Healthcare budget for financial year 2017-18 to 2019-20: FOI release

You asked for "information on how much of the 2017/18 18/19 and 19/20 healthcare budget was: 1. Allocated to bonuses 2. 'saved' (ie: assigned to be spent but then not spent) and unused by the allocated areas it was assigned to."

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000117281
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Long term health conditions statistics: FOI release

1. Statistics relating to current and projected future costs to NHS Scotland for treatment and management of long-term health conditions either nationally or by NHS Board. 2. Statistics relating to numbers of population suffering from long-term health conditions and future projections either nationally or by NHS Board....

FOI unclear 55 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000111365
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Information relating to Tenant Hardship Loan Fund: FOI release

1. The total number of applications made to the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund. 2. The total number of successful applicants to the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund. 3. The total Scottish Government funding that has been given to applicants through the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund. 4. The average amount of funding given per successfu...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000115133
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Housing, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

COVID-19 Aberdeen lockdown measures: FOI release

All correspondence between any of the Scottish Ministers or their special advisors and NHS Grampian officials relating to COVID-19 lockdown measures for Aberdeen, including but not limited to any reports provided for decision making. All minutes/agendas and details of meetings held relating to the local lockdown of Abe...

FOI unclear 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-26
Reference
FOI/202000111632
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 NHS Scotland pandemic funding FOI release

1. From December 2019 to present, how did NHS Scotland use the money from UK government to tackle the virus? Which NHS body had the power to do so? 2. I would like to know how much money did the government send to NHS Scotland? How much has been used and how much still hasn't been used? 3. I want to have a breakdown of...

FOI unclear 55 score 2 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-25
Reference
FOI/202000128024
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Rate of COVID-19 transmission in the hair and beauty profession: FOI release

You asked for any information held by the Scottish Government on the rate of transmission in your profession as a freelance hair and make-up artist.

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000126684
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy

Correspondence with Roddy Dunlop QC: FOI release

The content of all correspondence between the Scottish government and Roddy Dunlop QC during the month of December 2019. This should include the content of any emails, handwritten notes, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000127034
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 Funding received by Strathclyde University: FOI release

How much funding Strathclyde University in its entirety has received and will receive from the Scottish Government in relation to the Corona Virus Pandemic. To include all it’s businesses.

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-18
Reference
FOI/202000125594
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Briefings issued to First Minister regarding allegations against Former First Minister: FOI release

“Any briefings issued to the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, on the subject of (either in total or in part) allegations against former First Minister Alex Salmond. I would like this information from June 2019 to November 2019.”

FOI unclear 55 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-12
Reference
FOI/202000099778
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Allegations against Former First Minister briefings issued to First Minister: FOI release

“Any briefings issued to the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, on the subject of (either in total or in part) allegations against former First Minister Alex Salmond. I would like this information from March 2019 to June 2019.”

FOI unclear 55 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-12
Reference
FOI/202000099389
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions concerning the Scottish Governments response to COVID-19: FOI release

1) Please provide all scientific information and evidence to justify the isolation and locking up of healthy people? 2) Please provide all scientific information and evidence for the imposed 2 meter distance rule? 3) We are leveling the curve, Technically on the second peak. Please provide all scientific information an...

FOI unclear 55 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-11
Reference
FOI/202000076599
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence stating “legal advice” from First Minister’s office between specified dates: FOI release

Any mentions of “legal advice” in any correspondence (including emails, attachments, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) from the First Minister or members of her office. Please limit the time period to 22 August 2018 until 1 January 2019.

FOI unclear 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-08
Reference
FOI/202000110871
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Meetings between Lord Advocate and First Minister on specific dates: FOI release

1. All meetings between the Lord Advocate and the First Minister between the dates of the 3 June 2018 and 23 August 2018. 2. The details of these meetings - including minutes, written notes, texts, emails and attachments etc or any other documented information regarding these meetings.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-17
Reference
FOI/202000111985
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Former First Minister allegations: FOI release

"The date on which the First Minister was first notified by Sky News of allegations about Alex Salmond’s behaviour. To clarify, in her written submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Committee on the Handling of Harassment, Nicola Sturgeon stated that she was told of these allegations during November 2017 but I am requ...

FOI unclear 55 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-17
Reference
FOI/202000099508
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 and organised classes for children: FOI release

Question 1 - any evidence or investigation undertaken pertaining to the risk assessment or relative infection rates and spread of Covid-19 in the following settings overall and by age breakdown if available; 1. Indoor classes for children 2. Hospitality settings 3. Nursery schools 4. Supermarkets 5. Parks and recreatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000093059
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former First Minister investigation and trial: FOI release

1. The name(s), job title(s) and employer(s) of the person or persons who decided what charges should be brought in the criminal proceedings against the former First Minister. 2. The name(s) of any SNP MSP who had an input to the charges brought against the former First Minister. The name(s) of any SNP member(s) of sta...

FOI unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-12-08
Reference
FOI/202000107081
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector