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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Correspondence with Victim Support Scotland and Victim Centred Approach Operational Group: FOI release

You asked for: Any written correspondence (or transcripts of verbal correspondence if possible) between Victim Support Scotland and the Scottish Government from 1 January 2020 to present regarding implementing the measures outlined in the Victims Taskforce workplan. Any written correspondence (or transcripts of verbal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-13
Reference
FOI/202000083508
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order

Correspondence on the subject of teacher workload: FOI release

You asked for: "Any correspondence (including letters and emails) from members of the public to the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, or the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, on the subject of teacher workload. I would like this information from 09 February 2020 to 09 September 2020."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-13
Reference
FOI/202000085864
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Woman’s Aid funding streams: FOI Appeal

The conditions of funding, which stipulate the exact criteria that is required from Woman’s Aid appertaining to each payment from the public purse.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 151 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 18 attachments
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000016737 - Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with EU Commission in 2020 to present: FOI release

Your request You asked for: 1) Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone or video calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) between Scottish Government ministers and the EU Commission in the time period 1 January 2020...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.32(1) s.7 s.60 46 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000077292
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Correspondence related to Broadsands House: EIR release

You asked for information in connection to FOI 20200006601, the property in question is now known as Broadsands House. Do you have any correspondence not already sent that refers to this name for the property, rather than Dirleton New Mains.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000081424
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) exam results and qualification awards: FOI release

I would like to request any correspondence (including letters or emails) to the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, on the subject of the 2020 SQA results/ qualification awards. I would like this information from 12:00 on 04 August until 23:00 on 04 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000090190
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, 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

COVID-19 guidance for universities, colleges and student accommodation: FOI release

“At the end of August 2020, the Scottish government distributed a draft document, entitled 'Coronavirus (Covid-19): Guidance for universities, colleges and student accommodation providers' to interested parties, to gather their comments, before the finished guidance was published on September 1. On the printed page, th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000092295
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, 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

Unacceptable behaviour at matches correspondence with Scottish Professional Football League: FOI appeal

A copy of the contract or agreement the Scottish Government made with the SPFL with regards to collecting and reporting on instances of unacceptable conduct at football games ahead of the start of the 2017-18 season. A copy of any earlier drafts of the contract or agreement aforementioned. Any communications between th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 305 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/19/01620-Appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the pausing of new applications to the First Home Fund: FOI release

Information from 1 September 2020 to present, copies of correspondence (emails, minutes of meetings, texts, minutes of calls, and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or Special Advisors and/or Housing Minister Kevin Stewart regarding the decision to temporarily stop applications to the pilot scheme of the First Ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000091486
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Children's soft play centres correspondence: FOI release

Copies of any emails received by Scottish Ministers from 1 August 2020 to 30 September 2020 from anyone identified as owners or operators of children’s indoor or soft play centers or similar. You also asked how many meetings have Ministers in the Scottish Government had with anyone identified as owners or operators of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000092805
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Licenced Trade Association (SLTA) correspondence: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence such as letters, emails or otherwise received by Ministers in the Scottish Government from the Scottish Licensed Trade Association from 1 June to date of submission. 2. Copies of any correspondence such as letters, emails or otherwise sent by Ministers in the Scottish Government to the S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000092794
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence concerning the SQA 2020 exam moderation process: FOI release

All correspondence/advice/emails/documents/papers advising against the moderation process being put in place by the Scottish Qualifications Authority for this year’s school national qualification results. Including any correspondence/advice/emails/documents/papers sent to, or seen by, John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000077980
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Natural Research and Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform correspondence: EIR release

All email correspondence between Minister Roseanna Cunningham (and civil servants working on her behalf) and the research team at Natural Research regarding the production of Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 982, Analyses of the fates of satellite tracked golden eagles in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(6) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000080700
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Stirling Council revised term dates: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Stirling Council on the subject of revised term dates and expectations of education.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000077293
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Space port planning application from Highland Council (20/00616/FUL): EIR release

In relation to the planning application submitted to Highland Council (reference 20/00616/FUL) for Construction of vertical launch space port with launch operations control centre, site integration facility, launch pad complex, antenna park, access road, fencing, services and associated infrastructure: All information ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.41 s.20 s.1 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000070852
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, 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

University guidance regarding COVID-19: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and the Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, and Universities Scotland on issues relating to the university sector response to coronavirus, relating to preparations of the new university term. From 1 June to 28 Septe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000091780
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

First Minister, Deputy First Minister and SQA 2020 exam methodology correspondence: FOI release

1. All briefing notes, meetings, minutes, memos, emails and written notes regarding meetings between Education Secretary John Swinney and the Scottish Qualifications Authority regarding the marking and grading methodology for the 2020 Scottish National 4, National 5 and Higher qualifications. 2. All briefing notes, me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000072824
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Correspondence relating to the Scottish Government withdrawal from UK wide joint work on the internal market: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (emails, letters, hand-written notes, whatsapp messages, internal briefings, minutes and details of calls and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or special advisors and/or Scottish Government Cabinet members regarding the Scottish Government’s decision to withdraw from UK wide joint w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000072459
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

Questions concerning works carried out on the A702: EIR release

1. Confirmation of what works were being carried out on the A702 near to its junction with the A72 Skirling Road on 18 August 2019; 2. The length of the works and dates; 3. The name of the company carrying out the works; 4. The name of the traffic management company on site, if any; 5. Whether or not local access w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4 s.6 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000083141
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport