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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Correspondence between Scottish Government officials and local authorities: FOI release

In relation to FOI/202100215321, released on July 9, I would like the entirety of the correspondence between Scottish Government officials and local authorities, in particular the further comments made by some officials from the authorities which were labelled "not in scope.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100222833
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

COVID 19 restrictions in schools: FOI release

Can you please send me the data that shows a wedding or funeral with 200 guests is safer than a school prom that has 50 guests all from the same school year group who have been in class with each other the last year or so (when they were allowed into school). To clarify. Please provide data that shows why a high school...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.25(1)
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100225063
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Science breakdown of Covid-19 vaccines: FOI release

I would like Scotlands science breakdown of the experimental potions through microscope?? What are the ingredients?

FOI unclear 55 score 3 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100229138
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish Child Payment: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government, its officials, and its agencies and the UK Government and its agencies which relate to delivering the 6-16-year old data required by the Scottish Government to roll out the Scottish Child Payment since September 2020 Details, and a copy of the note of, all ...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222805
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Results of responses of proposed amendments to the Gender Recognition Act: FOI release

Please accept this as a freedom of information request to obtain the results of the public consultation carried out in 2020 on proposed amendments to the Gender Recognition Act.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1)
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100222288
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Documents relating to mental health in Schools Working Group: FOI release

Please send copies of all documents prepared in association with the Mental Health in Schools Working Group meetings on 6 May 2021 and 14 June 2021. Please include briefing notes, correspondence, notes taken and all other documents.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27 s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-09
Reference
FOI/202100222593
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

COVID 19 Contact tracers and Protect Scotland app statistics: FOI release

"Can you tell me how many people have been spoken to by contact tracers for each week since May 3rd? For each of those weeks can you say how many codes have been generated for the Protect Scotland App? For each week, are you able to say how many codes have been entered into the Protect Scotland App? Are you able, fo...

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-09
Reference
FOI/202100224585
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Communications with Nil By Mouth: FOI release

Copies of any and all letter and email communications between the members of the Scottish Government (or those civil servants, or any advisors, or any special advisors, acting on their behalf) listed below and any officers, directors or volunteers of the charity Nil By Mouth (https://nilbymouth.org/) dated between 1st ...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-04
Reference
FOI/202100220759
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication regarding OCED review of Curriculum for Excellence: FOI release

1. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the OECD review of Curriculum for Excellence. 2. Any communication (including letters, emails, phone calls or text messages) between the Scottish Government and Education Scotland...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-02
Reference
FOI/202100216183
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Advice given to Scottish Government regarding weddings: FOI release

Any clinical advice received by the SG (either internally or externally) that relates to the decision to include children of all ages in the limits for weddings but not other indoor settings. I would also like copies of any risk assessments or other policy documentation produced or held by the SG which consider or disc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-28
Reference
FOI/202100219009
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID 19 correspondence relating to local level coronavirus restrictions: FOI release

All internal correspondence and written material, including but not limited to correspondence between officials and ministers, relating to The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 28) Regulations 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-28
Reference
FOI/202100217336
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab) submitted business case: FOI review

A copy of the BiFab business case used as the basis for the Scottish Government's £37.4 million investment in BiFab.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.25(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100194635 review of 202100178361
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Staff employed by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

1. The number of employees currently employed by Social Security Scotland. 2. An outline of the departments within Social Security Scotland, and the number of employees within each of these departments 3. The amount paid out by Social Security Scotland to claimants from the date of the first payment issued to a claim...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.27 s.4
Published
2021-07-27
Reference
FOI/202100219280
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communication between Scottish Government Minister and officials: FOI release

1. Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers and officials and a) Progress Scotland Limited ; b) Mark Diffley Consultancy and Research Limited; c) Invicta Public Affairs Limited: d) Charlotte Street Partners Limited and e) Halogen Communications Limited. 2. Any payments from the Scottish Governme...

FOI not held 70 score 191 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.12 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202000104296
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government application to Stonewall Workplace Equality Index: FOI release

I am emailing you to request all emails/any other form of written communication or document, between the Scottish Govt and Stonewall, regarding any and all social media posts by SNP Government Ministers, which were cited as part of, or in relation to, the Scottish Government's application to be part of Stonewall's Work...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.8 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100218117
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information pertaining to procurement within Scottish Government: FOI release

Information on the awarding of training contracts to Scottish Government personnel through the following questions: 1) Are training contracts to Scottish Government personnel provided by the private sector subject to competitive tender? 2) What is the financial threshold whereby competitive tendering is required from ...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.5
Published
2021-07-22
Reference
FOI/202100220239
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Work and skills

COVID 19 risk assessments: FOI release

1.The complete set of Risk Assessments, including the Risk Matrix and detailed procedure on how the risk is assessed that covers all industries, including the lockdowns of the general population and restrictions and how the risk of Covid-19 is affected by age across the whole of Scotland, including dates the risk asses...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.5 s.20 s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2021-07-21
Reference
FOI/202100216190
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Manufacturing Sector Guidance publications and updates: FOI release

“I request all documentation and guidance issued to the Scottish manufacturing sector. Issued on 26 May 2020 and the updates issued thereafter dated 7 July 2020, 28 July 2020, 28 August 2020, 8 September 2020, 5 October 2020, 26 October 2020, 30 October 2020, 14 December 2020, 8 January 2021, 20 January 2021, 8 Februar...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17 s.25 s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-15
Reference
FOI/202100214586
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Education Scotland policy on handling media requests: FOI release

1) Please send me all policy documents which inform/ govern/ guide the way your organisation handles media requests and the publication of information. Please include all such documents which mention the Scottish Government, ministers or Scottish Government departments. 2) Please also send me any emails. minutes, memos...

FOI not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100219839
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications with SQA regarding National Qualification assessment 2021: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, phone calls) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of SQA National Qualification assessments in 2021. I would like this information between 01 March 2021 and 26 March 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 72 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100187739
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Payments made to Stonewall Equality Limited: FOI release

1. What payments, if any, you made to Stonewall (officially Stonewall Equality Limited) in the financial year 2019/20. 2. What payments, if any, you made to Stonewall (officially Stonewall Equality Limited) in the financial year 2020/21. 3. What payments, if any, you expect to make to Stonewall (officially Stonewall Eq...

FOI unclear 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100212165
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communication held with specific organisations regarding abortion: FOI release

To ask the Health Protection Division at the Scottish Government to outline whether the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, her special advisor or any other official within her Department, has met with or communicated with (by phone, letter, email, or any other communication method) any other following groups or in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100210660
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding “gender identity” question in Scottish Household survey: FOI release

A) Information you hold regarding the development of and correspondence and meeting minutes relating to the question on “gender identity” in the Scottish Household survey, including any communications and meeting minutes with the Office for Statistical Regulation. B) Information you hold regarding a child friendly defi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100209858
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector