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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Article 7 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child (UNCRC) questions: FOI release

1. What is the timeline for Article 7 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child (UNCRC) to be fully enshrined in Scots Law? 2. Which minister has responsibility for drafting the legislation that complies with UNCRC? 3. What is the currently recorded Scottish Government definition of “as far as possible”...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000092641
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

Recorded statistics of domestic abuse in Scotland: FOI release

i. The number of incidents that were classified as domestic abuse incidents in the Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics for the financial years of 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19. ii. The sub-categories in the recorded crime statistics to which they were classified in. For example, the Recorded Crime i...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000092331
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: FOI release

Since January 2018 how many meetings (including teleconferences or videoconferences) are recorded as having taken place between Scottish Ministers, Scottish Chief Medical Officers and Scottish National Clinical Directors and the founders or representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.27
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000099775
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scientific evidence which influenced the decision to restrict the opening of gyms: FOI release

I would like to ask for an FOI detailing the scientific reasons and facts for not allowing Scottish Gyms to open. Specifically information which contradicts or disproves the reasons that other countries (and WHO) must have considered before they decided it was safe, with mitigations, to open gyms. Included in the FOI ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000077723
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills and SQA correspondence in early August 2020: FOI release

In your request you asked for: Any correspondence (including emails, letters, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls or otherwise) between the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, and the SQA. I would like this information from 02 August to 06 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000084793
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill FOI legislation changes: FOI release

In relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill (https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/114929.aspx) I would like to request the following material: Any briefings or analysis documents outlining the need for / details of proposed changes to FOI legislation

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000025366
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the review into the 2020 SQA awards process: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand written notes, phone calls) on the subject of the review into the 2020 SQA Awards process that is to be led by Mark Priestley. I would like this information from 09 August 2020 to 23 September 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000090265
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Data Protection Impact Assessment of the Protect Scotland App: FOI release

1a) Confirmation regarding whether a DPIA (Data Protection Impact Assessment) was conductedand, if a DPIA was carried out, 1b) Full copy of the DPIA (unabridged). If no DPIA was conducted, please could details be given as to why no DPIA was conducted. 2) The implemented risk assessment undertaken/framework created r...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000086688
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 impact on Attainment Scotland Fund and school closures: FOI release

Any analysis carried out (and any briefing material produced in relation to this analysis) regarding the impact of the Attainment Scotland Fund. I would like this information from 01 January 2020 to 15 September 2020. Any analysis carried out (and any briefing material produced in relation to this analysis) regarding t...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1)
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000089953
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Questions concerning disclosure of documented COVID-19 evidence and scientific data: FOI release

1. Full disclosure and bio-medical report of all documented evidence and scientific data to the DNA of COVID-19 and what it is? (Human Tissue Act Scotland 2006). 2. Full disclosure and bio-medical report of all documented evidence and scientific data to the particle you are calling COVID-19. 3. Full disclosure and bio–...

FOI unclear 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.25(1)
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000076032
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Briefings and minutes of meetings with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) concerning 2020 awards: FOI release

Minutes of any meetings, and any briefings produced for these meetings, between the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, and the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, that are (at least in part) on the subject of the 2020 SQA Awards. I would like this information from 25 July to 20 August. Any cor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000087831
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Questions concerning Ferguson Marine bonds: FOI release

1. How many bonds are there and what was their value. 2. Why was the value of the bond not redacted from information provided by the Scottish Government. 3. The value of the settlement amount paid by HCC International Insurance Company plc (HCCI) to Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). Copies of all corresponde...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.36(1)
Published
2020-10-30
Reference
FOI/202000082177
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) 2020 awards and qualifications certification model: FOI release

All communications (including emails, letters, text messages, hand written or typed notes) between the Scottish Government and the SQA on the subject of the moderation process for the 2020 awards and qualifications certification model. I would like this information from 01 July 2020 to 04 August 2020. All communication...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000071396
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Covid-19 deaths in older people and learning disability care homes: FOI release

1. Please can I have any data concerning numbers of covid deaths in adult care homes by age of the deceased in Scotland. 2. Any data on numbers of covid deaths in older peoples homes (and nursing homes) and numbers of covid deaths in care homes for Learning disabilities and/or autism in Scotland. 3. Any data of covid...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000078485
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning the Spaces for People programme and SUSTRANS: FOI release

Please advise on funding for the Spaces for People programme of temporary measures relating to Covid- 19 throughout Scotland. 1. How much in total will be paid to SUSTRANS for its role in the project? 2. How was SUSTRANS selected as the lead for a project with a life-or-death public health infectious disease remit? 3....

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.4 s.7 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-27
Reference
FOI/202000093271
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Information concerning contact between the First Minister, the Former First Minister and representatives: FOI appeal

Information concerning contact between Ms. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister, her Government and her staff and Mr Alex Salmond, Former First Minister and his representatives in the period 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2018: Dates and times of contact, meetings and phone calls Details of who was present at meetings...

FOI already published 80 score 457 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.56 s.49(7) s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI-19-00185-appeal
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Support for teachers and the education system during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

1. Can you please confirm what, if any, steps have been taken to protect teachers from the COVID pandemic? 2. Further, as the pandemic is due to continue for some time to come what steps are planned to help improve the safety of our teachers? 3. What assurance is provided that any measures are being followed within s...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.2
Published
2020-10-23
Reference
FOI/202000091538
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence on the marking and grading methodology for 2020 exam results: FOI release

1. All briefing notes, meetings, minutes, memos, emails and written notes regarding meetings between any Cabinet Secretary, minister, advisor or representative of the Scottish and the Scottish Qualifications Authority regarding the marking and grading methodology for the 2020 Scottish National 4, National 5 and Higher ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000072834
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

The impact of SQA moderation on measures of socio-economic inequality: FOI release

All briefings, analysis, reports, notes or other documentation held regarding the impact of the SQA results moderation process on different SIMD categories (or any other measure of socio-economic inequality such as free school meals) The time frame for this request is 19 March 2020 - present

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-19
Reference
FOI/202000070661
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Education, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence and consultation regarding the grading for 2020 SQA exams: FOI release

1. All consultation responses from academics, policy experts and stakeholders supplied to the Scottish Government regarding this year’s grading system for SQA exams. 2. All correspondence between academics, policy experts, stakeholders and the Scottish Government which contains advice regarding this year’s grading for...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-19
Reference
FOI/202000071159
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Lobbying to exempt grouse shooting from COVID-19 restrictions: FOI release

Details of all lobbying of the Scottish Government and its Ministers from organisations, entities and persons concerned in grouse shooting, in relation to the restrictions placed on the congregation of persons for the management of the spread of COVID19; Details of lobbying and representations made to the Scottish Gove...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2020-10-15
Reference
FOI/202000088452
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Questions concerning Disclosure Scotland and recruitment agencies: FOI release

1 - Please advise the total spend on recruitment agencies in the last 12 months? 2 - Please advise what the temporary agency spend for admin, call centre, data processing and clerical roles in the last 12 months? 3 - Please advise what the temporary agency spend for roles such as warehouse, catering and cleaners in t...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.7
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000079230
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government funding to Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

You asked: How much money have Scottish Government departments paid to the charity Stonewall (Stonewall Equality Limited) in the years 2018, 2019 and 2020? Please provide a breakdown of the expenditure.

FOI not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000083673
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Care Home actions relating to COVID: FOI release

Details on all advice provided and published each day relating to care home actions relating to Covid including each article added and removed and the dates that changes happened.

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2020-09-30
Reference
FOI/202000067854
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Exam results and Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD): FOI release

All communications - external or internal - involving ministers, SPADs and Learning Directorate officials regarding the impact of the SQA results moderation process on different SIMD categories (or any other measure of socio-economic inequality such as free school meals) The time frame for this request is 19 March 2020...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-29
Reference
FOI/202000070655
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector