Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Strategic review of Chief Science Officer (CSO) core funding units: FOI release

You asked for: 1. I am requesting under the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) that you provide me with all the minutes of meetings prior to the completion and publication of the report strategic review of CSO core funding units. 2. Please also provide copies or a link to the responses received from the consultatio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.17(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000107193
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Conservative Conference: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls or otherwise) between Ministers (including the First Minister), Special Advisors and civil servants in the Scottish Government Press Office concerning the Scottish Conservative Conference, held between Friday 20 November and Saturday ...

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000129480
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former First Minister inquiry motion for the recovery of documents: FOI release

1. Any mentions of the motion for the Commission and Diligence for the recovery of documents (or any shorthand variations used by the Scottish Government) regarding the Judicial Review in the case of Alex Salmond against the Scottish Government in Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed...

FOI withheld 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000119779
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Minutes of any meetings held with Convener of the Harassment Complaints Committee: FOI release

-Details of all meetings/phone calls between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Linda Fabiani MSP in the last 12 months. Please include dates, minutes, topic of discussion, call logs and list of attendees. -Details of all meetings between Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Linda Fabiani MSP in the last 12 months. P...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100143763
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Copy of Complaints Procedure document: FOI release

"Link related to my request: https://www.parliament.scot/HarassmentComplaintsCommittee/Phase1FN20.pdf 1. A copy of the document referred to in the link I have provided above. The document, which is referred to in an email from James Hynd and can be found on page 3, states ‘I have the hard copy that FM annotated’ referr...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-24
Reference
FOI/202100154128
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Graffiti vandalism: FOI release

1. When the Scottish legislation makers permitted the local authority not to resolve graffiti vandalism? 2. When the Scottish legislation makers permitted the Police Scotland teams not to respond to graffiti vandalism? 3. What the Scottish legislation makers created to ensure Graffiti vandalism incidents reported with ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-24
Reference
FOI/202100132727
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Integration of the British Transport Police and Police Scotland estimated staff cost: FOI release

1) Estimated Scottish Government staff costs for the 2018-19 financial year as a result of pursuing the policy of full integration of the British Transport Police and Police Scotland. 2) Any other costs incurred by the Scottish Government as a result of pursuing this policy. Please exclude the 2017-18 staff costs from ...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000125882
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information relating to Coronavirus vaccinations in Scotland: FOI release

1. Please could you send me the recommended vaccination schedule for an individual in Scotland. 2. Could you send details of any agreements that the Scottish Government has on liability for Covid vaccines. Are the manufacturers, the Scottish Government or UK Government liable for anything that goes wrong?

FOI released 100 score 57 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000127404
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Recruitment of NHS staff to assist with COVID-19 response: FOI release

1. How many people registered to help, broken down by doctors and nurses 2. How many of them have been taken on to help with covid, again how many doctors, how many nurses 3. How much additional capacity in terms of icu beds has this resulted in for scotland

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100136299
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Expenditure for Provision of Interim IT and Professional Staff Services: 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 & margin for each public body between Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 & Apr 2020 – July 2020 and to which age...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.17(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000106059
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Definition of ‘transgender identity’ draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) bill: FOI release

You asked for: "All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and the following organisations about the definition of 'transgender identity' under the draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, prior to the Bill's introduction in the Scottish Parliament: Equality Network/Scottish Trans Alliance, LGBT...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202000102849
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's full diary between specific dates: FOI release

"the First Minister’s full diary for the 20 and 21 November 2017. For any meetings that occurred on those days, please provide details and any notes/minutes regarding these meetings as well as any texts/instant messages from the First Minister regarding these meetings."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202000109458
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Discussions concerning Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) interim report: FOI release

1. Details of all the discussions between Scottish Ministers and the OECD on the subject of its producing an interim report (including copies of all correspondence, documents, reports, minutes, letters and emails). 2. A copy of all the internal Scottish Government discussions (including with Scottish Government agencie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-19
Reference
FOI/202000120882
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Section 23 Order correspondence: FOI release

1. Whether the Section 23 Order made by the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints Committee was discussed at Scottish Government cabinet. Please limit time period to between 1 January 2021 and the present date. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, no...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.23 s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100149348
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Questions concerning COVID-19 restrictions and mandatory face coverings: FOI release

1. Can you, the Govt provide the information which justifies under the Fraud Act 2006; the promotion or mandate to wear a mask? 2. Can you provide said article of law which allows a competent authority to order the wearing of a Mask as the necessary protective measures to prevent the spread of Covid19? 3. Can you, th...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 72 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.15 s.7 s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000105127
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total spend for Temp Admin Catering & Manual framework: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information [Scotland] Act 2002 we formally request the information in relation to the Scottish Governments current framework for the provision of admin catering & manual staff, north and south frameworks: total spend for temp admin catering & manual north and south 3rd generation frameworks from A...

FOI released 75 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000123647
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Harassment Committee inquiry legal fees costs: FOI release

"£54,378 was the figure obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the Daily Telegraph. This was used on external assistance with regards to the Alex Salmond enquiry. I would like to know who the money was paid to and in what capacity. I would also like any internal Government correspondence regarding the tra...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100137923
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

James Hamilton QC investigation evidence submitted: FOI release

- All evidence submitted to James Hamilton QC as part of his investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code. - Details of all meetings held by James Hamilton QC as part of his investigation into whether Nicola Sturgeon breached the Ministerial Code. Please include minutes, call logs, list of a...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100139187
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Disposable and reusable cups purchased by the Scottish Government: FOI review

You requested “How many (a) disposable cups and (b) reusable cups were purchased by the Scottish Government in each month since January 2019, broken down by month?”

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000118975
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding all Scottish universities: FOI release

1. A list of all the universities that are located in Scotland please? Information to include with the universities: Establishment Number, URN, LA (code and name), DCSF School Number, Establishment Name, Type Of Establishment (code and name), Number on Roll, Datazone(code and name). 2. The status whether each school es...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000102213
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the launch of Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB): FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls or otherwise) between Ministers (including the First Minister), Special Advisors and civil servants in the Scottish Government Press Office concerning the official launch of the Scottish National Investment Bank on 23 November 2020. 2...

FOI transferred 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000129473
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Justification of granting Underbelly Ltd funds: FOI release

1. All information you can provide all documentation and evidence justifying the decision to provide Underbelly Ltd with £250,000 grant money from the Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund. 2. All information you can provide all documentation and evidence justifying the decision to provide Underbelly Ltd with £200,000 fro...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33 s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000117270
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 cases recorded as originating from places of worship: FOI release

How many cases of the transmission of Covid originated from public worship in Scottish churches since 15 July - if possible, the numbers for Catholic Churches? How far did these cases affect the R rate?

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202100132267
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

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