Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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Purchase details and communications regarding Ferguson Marine Limited: FOI release

“To provide all information held, including legal opinion, about the decision by ministers to purchase Ferguson Marine between August 30, 2019 and October 10, 2019. In particular I am seeking details of the rival offers for the shipyard, and what they amounted to. Further, I am seeking communications between the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-15
Reference
FOI/202100214212
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communication relating to Freedom of Information requests: FOI release

All internal and external communications regarding my previous request, 202100202671.All internal and external communications regarding my previous request, 202100208816.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-15
Reference
FOI/202100215169
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Legal advice pertaining to an independent Scotland joining EU: FOI release

Any government/ministerial communication with regards to any legal advice pertaining to an independent Scotland joining the EU. Period between January 2018 and June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100214144
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Protective screen discussion held with Environment health and Trading Standards: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Environmental Health and Trading Standards Expert Officers' Group on Covid-19 in regards to protective screens/partitions and their installation in private hire vehicles.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100204947
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reform discussion held with Scottish Qualification Authority: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government (cabinet secretaries, the first minister, special advisers and/or learning directorate staff) and the SQA regarding or referring to the reform of the SQA. This request includes any attachments where applicable.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100209364
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Investigation into grade changes: FOI release

1. Please release all communication between the education secretary and Education Scotland staff regarding the investigation that Ms Somerville described. 2. Please release all communication (including attachments) held by Education Scotland relating to the investigation that Ms Somerville described. This will, I presu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.30 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100215321
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussion held relating to First Minister attending British-Irish Council meeting: FOI release

Internal communications (email, WhatsApp, text or any other form of electronic communication, as well as handwritten notes and minutes of any in-person, video or telephone meetings) between civil servants, special advisers, ministers and health officials about the prospect of the first minister travelling to the June 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100212995
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to Hampden facilitating 12,000 fans: FOI release

All information, communication and data regarding why Hampden can facilitate an audience of 12,000 fans while Scottish Government Legislation have the City of Glasgow in Level 2 Restrictions. This states “Outdoor seated and open space events are advised to operate with a maximum capacity of 500 people.” This has not be...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100212866
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding NHS Scotland Pride Badge: FOI release

Information related to the NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: Minutes/notes of meetings between NHS Scotland and Stonewall Scotland, and other bodies, covering all aspects of the design and implementation of the campaign, including what the aims are, how they were decided on and how success will be measured and when...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100213291
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Wildland Ltd: FOI release

I am writing to request all correspondence between Fergus Ewing, former Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and civil servants working with him, and Wildland Ltd. I am looking for copies of all letters, emails, minutes of meetings, presentations, reports, and messages via Whatsapp, Signal or similar from April 2019 unt...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100210699
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial communications relating to public protest 13 May 2021: FOI review

I am interested in ministerial communications with other public bodies regarding the public protest around attempts by Home Office immigration officials to details two men in Pollokshields, Glasgow on May 13. Details: https://theferret.scot/men-freed-as-intimidating-immigration-raid-ends/. It has been reported that the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.28 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-12
Reference
FOI/202100213963 review of 202100201852
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, International, Public sector

Learning and teaching resource on Israel and Palestine: FOI release

During 2015 – 2019 the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Education, via Education Scotland, took responsibility for overseeing the above proposed Resource. By September 2019, the Scottish Government and Education Scotland withdrew from any further responsibility for the Resource. Please provide copy of all correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100215626
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and GFG Alliance: FOI release

I am writing to request an agenda, minutes and personal notes for meetings that took place last year between Fergus Ewing, then Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Sanjeev Gupta of the GFG Alliance on 26 October 2020. I am requesting agenda, minutes and personal notes for a meeting held on 7 September 2020 with Jay...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211686
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government policy on redaction of names: FOI release

How the Scottish Government decides on the names to be redacted from documents released under a FOI request. In addition for any names left, does permission to publish need to be sought from the named individuals.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.38 s.38(1) s.38(2A) s.34(1) s.7
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100212587
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Discussion held relating to deaths in care homes: FOI release

1. Any correspondence between special advisers or officials in the community health and social care directorate and the Care Inspectorate on the topic of the publication of Covid-19 deaths in care homes broken down by individual care home between September 29, 2020 to date, about the publication of statistics relating ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100207409
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with Police Scotland regarding Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act: FOI release

Email correspondence between Scottish Government officials and Police Scotland concerning the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act, sent between 12 March 2021 and 8 June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211119
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with UEFA relating Hampden Park’s capacity: FOI release

Under FOI, could you please provide me with details and any copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Uefa, or any representative of Uefa, regarding the proposed capacity for Hampden Park, and any safety measures in place at the venue, for Euro 2020. This should include all emails, details of pho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211683
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information concerning poverty related attainment gap in Scottish schools: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters and emails) concerning the poverty related attainment gap in Scottish schools. I would like to request with a timeframe of 10 March 2021 to 16 March 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) 10 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100202794
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Intranet poll regarding pronouns in email signatures: FOI release

I understand that a recent poll on the Scottish Government’s intranet asked users about the use of pronouns in their email signature. Can I ask for the question used, and results of this poll, and all other data collected. Can I also ask for any correspondence relating to this poll.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100210730
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) with GFG Alliance companies: FOI release

Please can you supply the following information: The Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) between Scottish Ministers and GFG Alliance companies and any subsequent amendments made to the agreement. The Guarantee Fee Letter which sets out the terms of the guarantee fee and any subsequent amendments made to the let...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 18 attachments
Published
2021-07-07
Reference
FOI/202100196377
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) with GFG Alliance companies: FOI Review

‘Please can you supply the following information: The Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) between Scottish Ministers and GFG Alliance companies and any subsequent amendments made to the agreement. The Guarantee Fee Letter which sets out the terms of the guarantee fee and any subsequent amendments made to the le...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) 20 attachments
Published
2021-07-07
Reference
FOI/202100206370 Review of 202100196377
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communication relating to preparation of COP26 UN climate change summit: FOI review

For copies of all correspondence since March 2020 to the present day between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Events Campus venues concerning planning and preparation for the hosting of the upcoming COP26 UN climate change summit, due to be held in Glasgow in November 2021. The disclosure should include, but n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 73 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.31(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-06
Reference
FOI/202100205635 review of 202100200864
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Work and skills

Communication with Welsh Government concerning the Children (Equal Protection) Act: FOI release

Email correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government concerning the Children (Equal Protection) Act since 7 November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.28(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100211125
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Equality and rights, Law and order, +1 more … 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

Information relating to state-funded schools in Scotland: FOI release

2020/21 latest Census for each state-funded school in Scotland (primary and secondary) broken down by the home LSOA with LSOA identifier of the pupil along with school identifier number. For secondary schools I would like LSOA counts for all year groups in the school and then LSOA counts for: Year Groups 9-14 only (su...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100210944
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector