Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Covid-19 delta variant: FOI release

1. Could you please prove the delta variant of covid19 exists? 2. An isolated autopsie of the delta variant? 3. A laboratory isolated microscopic pictures of proof of the delta variant? 4. Policy of the nuremberg code for politicians in the Scottish Parliament?

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100211257
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Clinical Negligence and Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS): FOI release

1. How much has NHS Scotland paid out in clinical negligence in the last 10 years? 2. Please could you provide details of amount per year over the decade, per council area, per health department? 3. How much compensation was paid out per year in mental health services clinical negligence overall last year? - How much o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100239003
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Landlord Register information: FOI release

1. Any estimate you hold of the number of private rented properties in Scotland that remain unregistered. 2. The revenue received by, and operating costs for, the Scottish Landlord Register for each year since its inception. 3. The number of landlords in Scotland who have been prosecuted since the Scottish Landlord Reg...

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100238560
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 communications regarding public inquiry into pandemic handling: FOI release

'All communications from members of the public to the SG in calendar year 2021 on the subject of a public inquiry into the SG's handling of the pandemic'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-19
Reference
FOI/202100232033
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Official meeting with Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP’s): FOI release

A note of any meetings (the time and the participants) between the First Minister and any Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) from 21st May 2021 to 23rd August 2021 and a note of any meetings (the time and the participants) between Angela Constance, Minister for Drugs Policy, and any Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100233118
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) appeal rates 2021: FOI release

Any communication, internal or external, discussing / responding to concerns about the quantity of appeals that the SQA may receive in relation to any 2021 appeals processes. The time frame for this request is 1/2/2021 - 2/6/2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100208815
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

HPV immunisation programme: FOI release

Who authorised the HPV programme for girls? Why is a cancer prevention treatment for girls being given to boys? The package sent out to parents does not have the ingredients or side effects, why? What are the long time side effects of the HPV vaccination?

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI/202100235709
Directorate
Topic

COVID-19 hospital admissions by vaccine status: FOI release

The percentage of patients in hospital with Covid-19 that are fully vaccinated.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI/202100234630
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Cost to Scottish Government of its participation of recent inquiry’s: FOI release

1. Any estimate and breakdown of the cost to the Scottish Government of its participation in the Scottish Parliament Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints. 2. Any estimate and breakdown of the cost to the Scottish Government of the James Hamilton inquiry. 3. Any estimate and breakdown o...

FOI unclear 55 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.12 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-07
Reference
FOI/202100209285
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland involvement in North Coast 500 working group: FOI release

The following information regarding the North Coast 500 Working Group, which was responsible for the decision to erect North Coast 500 road signs: Whether Transport Scotland, as a part of the Working Group, has contributed any funds to projects agreed on by the Working Group. If so, what the total cost of all Transpor...

FOI unclear 55 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-05
Reference
FOI/202100236756
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding planning permission for Aikengall IIa Wind Farm: EIR release

1. What permission was granted for alteration of the public road from the A1 past Thurston Manor Leisure Park, Thurston Mains Farm to Aikengall for access to the wind farm? 2. What obligations do Community Windpower, East Lothian Council and/or the Scottish Government have to return this road (and the associated verges...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-04
Reference
FOI/202100235606
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

COVID-19 details of Corporate Travel Management (CTM) relating to PCR tests: FOI release

1.Why are CTM the only provider for PCR tests in Scotland for international travel? 2. Who owns CTM and/or are they affiliated to the Scottish Government/SNP? 3. What was the tendering process for this contract? 4. How many other companies tendered for this contract? 5. Does the Scottish Government receive ANY financia...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-30
Reference
FOI/202100229912
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 variant and restrictions questions: FOI release

1. Is your organisation currently following any Corona Virus COVID 19 Restrictions.? Yes or No answer required – plus details of any procedures. 2. Can your organisation provide me with the evidence that COVID 19 exists?. Yes or No answer required – plus the information that you rely on. 3. Can your organisation prov...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.6 s.25(1) s.7
Published
2021-09-30
Reference
FOI/202100230522
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

List of Scottish Government special advisers 2021: FOI release

A list of Scottish Government special advisers as of March 24, 2021 and their area of expertise as well as for a list of Scottish Government special advisers as of August 5, 2021, and their area of expertise.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-29
Reference
FOI/202100235832
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Methadone drug treatment and distribution statistics: FOI release

1. How many people in Scotland currently receive methadone as part of addiction treatment? Please break this down to regions where possible, and also highlight how many of the total are inside prisons. 2. How many people have been receiving methadone for: a) less than 1 year b) more than 1 year but less than 5 years c)...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100230158
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial engagements: FOI release

How many people with learning disabilities have met with Scottish Government Ministers in the last year? How many of these meetings discussed the transfer of responsibility for cross-government support for learning disabilities to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100228003
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Signed legal agreement with Ernst & Young: FOI release

A copy of the signed legal agreement between the Scottish Government and Ernst & Young regarding due diligence on the Lochaber Guarantee & Reimbursement Agreement. If not included within the agreement, please supply the contract value and the scope of the work (including any limitations).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100227936
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Homes For Scotland Annual Conference November 2019: FOI release

Details of the event attended by the Minister for Housing and Local Government Kevin Stewart, and then Finance Cabinet Secretary at the Homes For Scotland Annual Conference on 13 November 2019. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Any speech or pre-prepared words 3. Agenda 4. Venue and list of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100228787
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Timeframe required for an independent Scotland to re-join the EU: FOI release

In relation to a previous request made (202100203619), you requested (a) “any reference to how you have concluded that the Public Interest test or indeed the section 29(1)(a) exemption should be applied. Could you firstly therefore please forward me any documentation you have which details this” and you requested (b) “...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227221
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Papers produced regarding Affordable Housing Investment Benchmarks working group: FOI release

You asked for all papers provided to (i.e. produced by the Scottish Government) and received (by the Scottish Government authored by the members) of the Affordable Housing Investment Benchmarks Working Group. This should include, but not be limited to the: 1. Scottish Government information paper March 2021 2. Discussi...

FOI clarification 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100224416
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Information regarding cervical screening: FOI release

1. Copies of all documents relating to the contact in which the Scottish Government were first notified of the Serious Adverse Event regarding cervical screening, shared with parliament on 24 June 2021. To include detail such as dates and times, and include information such as phone calls, emails, reports, briefings an...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100226110
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Papers from Zero Emission Social Housing Taskforce (ZEST) meeting 29th April 2021: FOI release

"Please provide the papers made available to members, and discussed at the meeting of the Zero Emission Social Housing Taskforce (ZEST) on 29 April 2021, i.e. on Hydrogen and Legislative Approaches. Please also provide all other papers provided to members and the taskforce since the 29 April meeting."

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-19
Reference
FOI/202100226821
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Covid-19 outbreak following Nike conference held in Edinburgh: FOI Review

1) You made at least 45 redactions of text, of unspecified length, in the FOI release responded to on 5th June 21 and published on 14th June 2021 (202000038482), due to an assessment of the information as being "out of scope" Please provide all the information for all of these redactions listed in this FOI release sta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-18
Reference
FOI/202100222971 review of 202000038482
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Death in service payments: FOI release

Information relating to death in service payments made by The Scottish Government to named survivors of employees on the front line of care and health services who have died as a result of that work. You clarified your request by asking for details of the number of front line social care staff, front line health staff...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-08-18
Reference
FOI/202100223782
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Work and skills

Minutes of meetings from cancer groups: FOI release

All minutes of meetings from the following groups, which are held by the Scottish Government, since each was set up: - The National Covid-19 Cancer Treatment Response Group - The National Cancer Recovery Group - The National Cancer Treatment Group

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1)
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100208320
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector