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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Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund: FOI release

a) Why was the Pivotal Economic Resilience Fund (PERF) paused and then reopened and then refunded? b) What advice was provided to Fiona Hyslop with regard to pausing the PERF? c) Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and external agencies about the pausing and resumption of the PERF?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-19
Reference
FOI/202000044131
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Greater borrowing power briefings: FOI release

Any internal briefings, memo, notes or analysis produced for Kate Forbes, Fiona Hyslop or Nicola Sturgeon since 1 March on the impact greater borrowing powers would have on Scotland’s economy. How many meetings have been held where Kate Forbes, Fiona Hyslop or Nicola Sturgeon have taken part and Scotland’s borrowing po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-19
Reference
FOI/202000054054
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Deloitte report 2019: FOI release

A full copy of the commissioned Deloitte Report 2019 in relation to the current SG Estates, Facilities and Security Services Delivery Structure. You also asked to see all correspondence between Scottish Government and Deloitte on this matter.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI/202000050911
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Business grants policy changes: FOI release

I would like to obtain the following information. The below questions/requests relate to the period 1 March 2020 to 15 April 2020 unless otherwise stated. Why did the Scottish Government change policies on business grants between 18 March and 24 March as detailed here and here. For clarity, on 18 March the Scottish Gov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 68 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 6 attachments
Published
2020-08-13
Reference
FOI/202000028410
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Postponed end of charitable tax relief for independent schools: FOI release

Documents between March-May 2020 to and/or from Scottish Government officials and/or ministers pertaining to the postponement of the end of charitable tax relief on business rates from September 1 2020 for independent schools in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000048986
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Cancellation of the 2020 exam diet: FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between the Scottish Government and the SQA regarding the cancellation of the 2020 exam diet. I would like this i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000034452
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Hate Crime & Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any written records which contain or record discussions by Ministers or Civil Servants, of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill in relation to, or in comparison with, the now repealed, Offensive Behaviour and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act, 2012.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000046860
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Justice Minister communications with Orange Order and Police Scotland: FOI release

In the period between 1 March 2020 and 21 June 2020: Any minutes or notes kept of meetings or calls between the Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf and any representative of the Orange Order and/or Jim McHarg. Any written documents, such as a briefing, prepared for the Justice Secretary relating to any meetings/calls he has...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.35 s.38(1) s.35(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-21
Reference
FOI/202000049857
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Coronavirus Financial Relief for Sporting Businesses: FOI release

To ask the Scottish Government what the reasoning is behind the exclusion of businesses operating on ‘shootings’, ‘deer forests’ and ‘game larders’ from the small business support grant. To ask the Scottish Government what the reasoning is behind the decision to not give sporting businesses a 100% sporting rates relief...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38
Published
2020-07-20
Reference
FOI/202000026101
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Social Security Scotland assisting DWP with the Universal Credit process: FOI Review

I would like to request a review of the response provided. You did not provide an email address at which David Wallace could be contacted, so please pass this on. Specifically on the public interest test applied for the Section 30(b)(ii) exemption – I believe the test has been applied wrongly in this case. The decision...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000046646
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Records of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations: FOI release

Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Scottish Government ministers, whether proved or disproved. Please limit to the time period 3 May 2007 to present. · Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Director-Generals or Directors, whether proved or disproved. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000018100
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between Kevin Stewart and/or any special advisers who work alongside the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning and the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) between 1st March 2020 and 1st June 2020. This should include minutes, agendas or notes (including handwritten notes) of any mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000043559
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Data relating to Scottish school inspections: FOI release

Data relating to Scottish school inspections. Can I please have an easily accessible (Excel spreadsheet, .csv file etc) download of all of Education Scotland’s evaluations of schools' quality indicators on the six-point scale for all inspection reports available here: https://education.gov.scot/education-scotland/inspe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.30 6 attachments
Published
2020-07-07
Reference
FOI/202000044014
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Small Business Bonus Scheme or Relief self-catering business exclusion: FOI release

Documents/minutes relating to the Scottish Government's decision to exclude self-catering businesses from the scheme for £10,000 grants for small businesses in receipt of the Small Business Bonus Scheme or Rural Relief being offered as part of the Covid 19 crisis.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-06
Reference
FOI/202000022930
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings: FOI release

All the minutes of the Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings held in February and March 2020. In addition I would like to have lists of all those who attended those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 20 attachments
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000036336
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence with Clyde Bowers Ltd from March 2014 to December 2015: FOI release

“All correspondence, emails, letters etc you have between Jim McColl (the Clyde Bowers man) with these people – nicola sturgeon, alex salmond, derek mackay. The time is from 1 March 2014 to the end of December 2015”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-24
Reference
FOI/202000026826
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Changes to FOI in Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill – meetings: FOI release

This is an FOI request in relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill. I would like to request the following material: 1. Details (dates, attendees etc) of all meetings where proposed changes to Freedom of Information rules were discussed 2. Any associated documents from the above meetings (NB this should include minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000025364
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Coronavirus infection and abortion care services: FOI release

A full copy of any and all communications between the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates and the below listed persons and organisations concerning the UK Governments recent allowance of home abortions under the guise of counter Coronavirus measures: Matt Hancock MP UK Department of Health British G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000025985
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

The Hamilton School and Nursery complaint: FOI release

All information that relates to The Hamilton School and The Hamilton School Nursery during the years of 2012 to the present time. In particular: 1. A letter/email of complaint to Education Scotland from a parent of The Hamilton School, describing that parent’s opinion of the behaviour of Inspectors from Education Scotl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.66(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000034088
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Files and communications relating to FOI 201900009848: FOI release

All case handling files regarding FOI 201900009848 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) All communication, internal and external, regarding FOI 201900009848 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) Any other material related to FOI 201900009848 (such as, but not limited to, details of meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-20
Reference
FOI/202000018614
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence regarding Glasgow Science Centre hire during COP 26: FOI release

All documents relating to the Scottish Government's hiring of the Glasgow Science Centre during COP26. All correspondence - including letters and emails - relating to the Scottish Government's hiring of the Glasgow Science Centre during COP26. This should include internal correspondence as well as to the venue and UK G...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29 s.30 s.33(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-07
Reference
FOI/202000014693
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Glasgow Science Centre hire during COP 26: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government's energy and climate change directorate and the UK government regarding the booking of the Glasgow Science Centre during the COP meeting in Glasgow. I would like all correspondence from 2018 and 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-05
Reference
FOI/202000014596
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

COP 26: Hiring of Glasgow Science Centre: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Govt. and Glasgow Science Centre regarding hiring of Science Centre for November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29 s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-04
Reference
FOI/202000014898
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change

Fife Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) consultant report correspondence: FOI release

1. Correspondence between the Scottish Government, and Fife health and care partnership, regarding to the turnaround consultant report for Fife HSCP that was given to the health partnership senior leadership team in November 2018. 2. A copy of the report in question, if it is held by the Scottish Government. 3. Copies ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-14
Reference
FOI/202000018542
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish child payment: FOI release

Correspondence and briefing materials that relate to the Scottish Child Payment, and accompanying documents, shared between officials from the Social Security Directorate and the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People. The release of information should include, but not be limited to, briefings and paper...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000017825
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector