Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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COVID-19 face masks in schools and colleges: FOI Review

You requested a review of a response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: 1. All scientific and clinical evidence that was used to decide that it is safe for a 16 or 17 year old attending college not to wear a face mask while in classes, but unsafe for a 16 or 17 year old t...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-21
Reference
FOI/202100250240 Review of 202100229906
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Internal communications regarding Universal Credit £20 per week uplift: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications on the subject of the £20 per week Universal Credit uplift between 10 September 2021 and 25 September 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-14
Reference
FOI/202100249492
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Total costs and engagement with board members of Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

The total costs incurred by the Scottish National Investment Bank from 2014 to the present day. This is to include all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and office-running costs. You also asked for a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Governm...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244923
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communication concerning mountain hares’ current and future legal status: EIR release

1. Any electronic, written, or other correspondence from or between the Scottish Government directorates, between August 2020 and August 2021, concerning mountain hare's current and future legal status. This should include (but not be limited to) electronic, written, or other correspondence concerning mountain hares' c...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244500
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Evidence setting out economic benefit of GFG Alliance deal with Scottish Government: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100222209 1) Any business plan, business case, or document setting out the economic benefit of a deal between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government, received by the Scottish Government in either 2015, 2016, or 2017. 2) The advice provided to the Scottish Government from EY around the Locha...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.33(1) s.25(1) s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100238248 review of 202100222209
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Briefing materials relating to the Minimum Income Guarantee: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications regarding the introduction of a ‘minimum income guarantee’. Please can this include any briefing material produced in relation to this subject. I would like this information between 7 August 2021 and 24 August 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100233241
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to Biomass energy: EIR release

How much forestry is cut down in Scotland on a weekly basis, in terms of area, and a breakdown of which specific regions this relates to? How much forestry is replanted in Scotland, following the deforestation mentioned above? How much of this deforestation is related to Biomass? Which companies have received support, ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI/202100228668
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government use of public relations and media firms: FOI release

“In excel spreadsheet form, please list any public relations, communications, media consultancy or lobbying firms hired by your organisation in the last five years: Please provide: The name of the firm (or individual/freelancer) The contract number The start and end date of each contract The amount of money paid to ea...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25 s.27(1) s.12 14 attachments
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI/202100232978
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish Government's Planning and Appeals Division (DPEA): EIR release

All types of documentation including emails and notes from phone calls and conversations, for all interactions between the DPEA and external parties, that is not already available publicly on the DPEA portal, for cases: DPEA APPEAL LBA-100-2011 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2001 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2002 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100230427
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Letter of comfort sent to former First Minister: FOI release

You asked for a copy of a ‘letter of comfort’ signed by the then Secretary of State for International Development to the then First Minister of Scotland in 2004.

FOI already published 75 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100229979
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine dose distribution: FOI release

Can you provide the following information please, in excel format and broken down by week (since December 1, 2020 to the date of this request) and manufacturer (ie Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna): a) The number of Covid-19 vaccine doses allocated to Scotland, ie made available by Public Health England to the Scottish Go...

FOI already published 50 score 10 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100226577
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, 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

Covid-19 hotel quarantine: FOI release

1. Can you provide details of the specification provided for the quarantine hotels being used in Scotland as well as the cost being charged to the government. 2. I Would like to know the basic provision being provided by the hotel IE. room size, standard of meals provided room facilities provided. Ie microwave, fridge ...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17 s.2 s.21 s.7 s.8
Published
2021-08-03
Reference
FOI/202100220289
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, 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

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

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

Inquiries under the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act since 1998: EIR release

Access to the reports of any inspector appointed by the Scottish Ministers to carry out an inquiry under Schedule 1 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 since 1998. I would also like any information concerning the decision of the Scottish Ministers whether to grant or refuse an application under the Sea Fisheries ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100205486
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reporting lost fishing gear: EIR release

What is the compliance rate of lost fishing gear reporting? How many fishers have provided reports? What is done with the reports when they are received? Is there a registry of lost gear reports that can be accessed? Do you have an idea of how often fishers lose gear and then retrieve it themselves? Have there been any...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.12
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100211896
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Total amount of grants awarded to National Trust of Scotland: FOI release

Total amount of grants paid to the National Trust of Scotland in the last 5 years by Scottish Government departments including by SNH – now NatureScot, and Forest & Land Scotland.

FOI already published 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100196614
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement: FOI release

Any agendas, minutes, briefings, emails, correspondence between Scottish Government or NHS officials and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement from 1st February 2021 to present.

FOI already published 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.33 s.38(1)
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100199551
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Covid-19 outbreak following Nike conference held in Edinburgh: FOI release

1. All documents regarding a coronavirus outbreak following the Nike conference in Edinburgh. This should include any reports, or internal briefings prepared. 2. All internal correspondence regarding the coronavirus outbreak which occurred following a Nike conference in Edinburgh. 3. All correspondence between the Scot...

FOI already published 80 score 273 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202000038482
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

Communications between Scottish Government and others on the subject the Nike conference held in Edinburgh late February 2020. This would include but not only with, Edinburgh City Council, Carlton Hilton Hotel, North Bridge. Also any communications on the subject of the Nike conference from any source

FOI already published 80 score 257 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100134831
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Official meeting with Scottish business leaders 20 June 2017: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting. Scottish Government Minister, Keith Brown, meeting Scottish Business leaders on 20 June 2017. Details being sought include 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Any agenda 3. List of attendees 4. Any minutes or notes from meeting 5. Any post meeting action points 6. A c...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100190472
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector