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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Scotland's percentage of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resources: EIR release

I bring to your attention Scottish Development International's statement "Scotland has 25% of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resource" made at the following URL: https://www.sdi.co.uk/keysectors/ renewable-energy-and-low-carbon Can you please provide (1) Any discussions or analysis conducted by the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132049
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former First Minister inquiry documents: FOI release

'All documentation you are in possession of pertaining to the Scottish Government's investigation into the allegations made against Former First Minister Alex Salmond. This includes evidence, minutes of meetings, emails between staff, etc'.

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.36(1)
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100148596
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) journalist: FOI release

"A) What meetings, emails, correspondence, communications Glenn Campbell BBC journalist has held with Scottish Government ministers, officials, civil servants and special advisors between November 2017 and the present (15 Feb 2021) B) The content of emails, minutes of meetings if so. "

FOI cost limit 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12
Published
2021-02-24
Reference
FOI/202100157340
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government preparations for a pandemic: FOI release

For the period 1st January 2010 to 31st December 2019, provide and publish the following information: 1) Did the Scottish Government or any of its agencies, undertake the preparation of a plan, procedure, or protocol, to cover the event of Scotland being enveloped by an epidemic, or pandemic. If so what provisions did...

FOI cost limit 70 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000049548 review of 202000037201
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey (SSAS) funding: FOI release

1) Scottish Government funding for the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey in each year from 2010 to date. 2) The commissions that the Scottish Government sends to ScotCen Social Research for each of the same years. 3) Any correspondence exchanged between ScotCen Social Research and the Scottish Government related to the ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202000106767
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications relating to the legal advice received pertaining to Harassment Committee: FOI release

'Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, phone calls, text or WhatsApp messages) on the subject of the legal advice received in connection with the Alex Salmond Judicial Review. I would like this information from 04 November to 13 November 2020'.

FOI cost limit 45 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence spending whatsapp s.12 s.36(1)
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000115821
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Communications with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) regarding 2021 exam diet: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand-written notes, phone calls or otherwise) regarding the 2021 SQA exam diet. I would like this information from 09 September 2020 to 07 October 2020. Any communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending whatsapp s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000096252
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Learning/Intellectual Disability and Autism - Recovery and Transformation Plan: FOI release

1. All information (documents/reports/minutes of meetings/emails/face-face meetings and anything else i have failed to mention) in relation to how the 'Learning/Intellectual Disability and Autism – Recovery and Transformation Plan', was developed; 2. All the consultation documents/surveys/reports/meetings with all the ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 2 working days correspondence meetings spending s.12
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000122202
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to autism post diagnostic pilot 2020: FOI release

1. All the information you have in relation to the autism post diagnostic pilot 2020; 2. Emails/minutes of meetings/reports/documents/contract tendering/ the financial breakdown of what organisation received what and what for; and 3. Copies of the processes and criteria used to pick the organisations involved.

FOI cost limit 45 score 2 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000122220
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Programme for Government, Public sector

Joint Committee on Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) vaccine priority list: FOI release

“Can you please provide the following information: All correspondence between SG Officials on the subject of COVID-19 vaccine for unpaid carers. This should include minutes of meetings, e-mails, briefings etc This should also include all correspondence and advice to Ministers. Please provide everything between 1st Nov...

FOI cost limit 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.2
Published
2021-01-26
Reference
FOI/202000131003
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence relating to Former First Minister: FOI release

1. 'Any mentions of Alex Salmond in any Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise). Please limit to the month of November 2017'. 2. 'Any mentions of Alex Salmond in correspondence from the First Minister or her o...

FOI cost limit 45 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-22
Reference
FOI/202000121903
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence types and case compliance in financial year ending March 2020: FOI release

How many correspondence cases did Scottish Government receive in the financial year ending March 2020 split across the various types (complaints, FOI, DPR, etc.)? Please also include any stats on compliance regarding timely responses where relevant. What volume of cases received from April - Sept 2020 were COVID19 spec...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.81 s.76 s.20 s.10 s.25(1) s.12
Published
2021-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000106664
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 Introduction of quarantine: FOI release

REQUEST 1 All correspondence (briefings, letters, memos, minutes of meetings etc.) between Scottish Government officials, Scottish Government and UK Government officials, Scottish Government officials and the First Minister, Health Secretary and Justice Secretary about the introduction of quarantine. This should includ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 94 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.28(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000085477
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government homeworking equipment costs: FOI release

1) For each Scottish Government department, please provide me with the following breakdown of information. 1a) The total cost of equipment connected to enabling working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic since February 2020. 1b) An itemised list of what was purchased by each department and the cost of each item. ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2020-12-23
Reference
FOI/202000115714
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with Roddy Dunlop QC: FOI release

The content of all correspondence between the Scottish government and Roddy Dunlop QC between the dates July 1, 2018, and March 1, 2019. This should include the content of any emails, handwritten notes, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages.

FOI cost limit 45 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence spending whatsapp s.12 s.36(1)
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000097046
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Websites accessed by Scottish Government staff: FOI release

You asked for: The most visited websites by Scottish Government staff on Holyrood computers in the 12 months up to the end of September 2020 (30 September 2019 to 30 September 2020). Please provide a list of the top 15 websites accessed, with a total number of times each website was visited and the average time a user...

FOI cost limit 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000101936
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic funding received from Westminster: FOI release

Since 1st March 2020 How much money has been received from Westminster to help Scotland deal with the Covid pandemic How much has been spent and on what How much has been allocated but not yet spent and on what How much has yet to be spent How much money has been promised but not yet received from Westminster to help ...

FOI cost limit 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-12-09
Reference
FOI/202000108809
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID 19 pandemic additional funding received: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of all extra income allocated to the SNP executive in Holyrood by the UK Government, specifically related to COVID19 (regardless of reason). I wish to see, in exact detail, to the last penny, how this money has been allocated, why it was so allocated and when (by date) it was given to recipients.

FOI cost limit 40 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000103356
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland learning and development spend: FOI release

1. External training spend in the previous 3 fiscal years (2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20) in Transport Scotland, broken down by: (a) Amount spent through the Civil Service Learning contract (b) Amount spent to deliver external training through other contracts Under the Civil Service Learning Contract (c) Amount spent on o...

FOI cost limit 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000093154
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport, +1 more … Work and skills

The Scottish Government's involvement in EU policy networks: FOI release

You asked about the Scottish Government's involvement in EU policy networks, any and all groups which have a policy interest in the European level.

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000087067
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence concerning Margaret Ferrier MP’s conduct regarding her coronavirus diagnosis: FOI release

I would appreciate if you could provide all correspondence, including emails, letters, encrypted messages, in addition to any briefings, agendas or minutes of meetings pertaining to Margaret Ferrier MP’s conduct regarding her coronavirus diagnosis, between the following individuals: Liz Lloyd Nicola Sturgeon Scottish ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/202000095337
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Hospitality business owners' correspondence: FOI release

1. Copies of any emails received by Scottish Ministers from 1 August 2020 to date from anyone identified as owners of a hospitality business such as a bar, a restaurant, a café, a nightclub or similar. 2. How many meetings have Ministers in the Scottish Government had with anyone identified as owners of a hospitality b...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000092800
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Margaret Ferrier MP: FOI release

Copies of all internal and external Scottish Government correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) which mention “Margaret Ferrier”. Please limit to the time period 26 September...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000094155
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) identity verification process: FOI release

1. Please list the services that require users to verify their identity by sending in physical forms of documentation (e.g. a passport)? 1a. For each of these services, how many identities were verified in this way in your 2019/20 financial year, and what did it cost to process? 1b. Are these verifications performed ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.19 s.12 s.17 s.20
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000079476
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector