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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Covid 19 social distancing on LNER trains: EIR release

ln relation to statements made on social media by the railway company LNER, I request copies of any correspondence wth LNER in relation to their intention to operate under English guidance in relation to social distancing on their trains from today, 19th July 2021, and a copy of any agreement made wth them concerning t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100224570
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Tarbolton Moss Landfill Site: EIR release

TARBOLTON MOSS LANDFILL SITE RESTORATION WORKS To help us have some appreciation of the extent of works intended we would seek under EIR / FOI indication of the extent of such negotiated and agreed initial funding as to be made available through Scottish Government for this proposed 'First phase Environmental Programme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.10(5)
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100223554
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Applications made for the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

1. How many salmon farms applied for a licence for the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices since November 2020? 2. How many salmon farms have been granted a licence for the use of these devices since November 2020? 3. How many salmon farms currently use Acoustic Deterrent Devices? Of these, how many have been granted lic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100226354
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices without a licence: EIR release

Has Marine Scotland approved the use of these or any other acoustic deterrent devices as definitely not capable of disturbing porpoises? Please assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of all correspondence with OTAQ and other manufacturers and suppliers of ADDs about the current use of ADDs by Scottish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100213953
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Issue of section 19 of Road Safety Act: FOI review

1. Copies of any correspondence, notes, reports, minutes, or any other documents shared between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland, and the Scottish Government and the Scottish Police Authority, since 1 Jan 2018 that relates to the issue of section 19 of the Road Safety Act 2006. 2. Copies of any correspondenc...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.19 s.28(1) s.30 s.29(1)
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100223994 review of 202100214134
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cyber-security within Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Does the organisation provide employees with a cyber-security awareness programme? If yes, what methods of cyber-security awareness are used? If no, is this something that the organisation would consider? 2. How is the effectiveness of cyber-security awareness measured within the organisation? If it isn’t measure...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.30
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100223378
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Planning appeal for proposed Mochrum windfarm: EIR release

You asked for two documents relating to a planning appeal for the proposed Mochrum windfarm. The documents relate to Bat Roost Sites and recorded species records of Black grouse leks and Nightjar.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100227594
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Communication regarding Gender Recognition Act Reform consultation: FOI release

Gender Recognition Act Reform consultation which closed in March 2020 Please provide any records you hold, including any records made of meetings or conversations, of exchanges between officials about the content of any material submitted by the organisation under contract to undertake an analysis of the above consulta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100222980
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Documents regarding Gender Recognition Act Reform consultation: FOI release

Gender Recognition Act Reform consultation which closed in March 2020. Please provide a copy of any summary or description provided to the Minister by Scottish Government civil servants of the responses to the above consultation, including any summary of the content of the report from the external analysis of responses...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100222993
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Compulsory Purchase Orders: EIR release

All information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under section 1 of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that: (1) have been served, (2) remain extant, (that is to say have been served but are not considered complied with) (3) have been complied with...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.1 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222583
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Deloitte quarterly reports regarding Lochaber guarantee: FOI release

Each quarterly report compiled by Deloitte and delivered to the Scottish Government around the Lochaber guarantee from September 2016 to the date of this request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.33(1) 14 attachments
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222206
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Information relating to Transport Scotland Extent of Unit document: EIR release

A copy of the document referred to in Annex I: Transport Scotland's Extent of Unit document. I would be grateful if you could also provide the latest version if there has been any revisions since the date of the FOI request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100224032
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to Sea Fishery Funds: EIR release

1. Our original information request asked for a breakdown of funding disbursed to the different categories of vessel by gear type and length. Will Scottish Goverment be making that breakdown public? If not, I would like to submit that as an information request as per original email. 2. On related topic, will the Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100223336
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding operation of the Social Fund in Scotland: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence and meetings between the Scottish Government and its agencies and the UK Government and its agencies which relate to the extension of the operation of the Social Fund in Scotland, or the possibility of any alternatives to this course of action.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100222150
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Lateral flow device testing universal accessibility rollout communication: FOI release

Communications related to when Scottish Government was first informed by UK Government of lateral flow tests being made universally available, as announced by the First Minister on Tuesday 6 April 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100199872
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information related to miscarriage of justice compensation: FOI release

You asked for the following information about the Miscarriage of Justice Compensation schemes which are operated by the Scottish Government: 1. Since January 1st 2016 to December 31st 2020 how many individuals received compensation after being wrongly convicted in Scotland? 2. Since January 1st 2016 to December 31st 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100222681
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Civil servants who hold external roles with external firms: FOI release

1) The number of civil servants currently (as of 14 April, 2021) employed by the Scottish Government who hold or held within the last five years, external roles with external firms. 1a) Please break this down by directorate, and provide details of the external roles held by each civil servant if they hold one, the date...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.1A s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100194247
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Documents relating to mental health in Schools Working Group: FOI release

Please send copies of all documents prepared in association with the Mental Health in Schools Working Group meetings on 6 May 2021 and 14 June 2021. Please include briefing notes, correspondence, notes taken and all other documents.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27 s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-09
Reference
FOI/202100222593
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding MV Pentalina ferry contract: FOI release

“Information in correspondence to and from Transport Scotland over the proposed contract for Pentland Ferries to operate the MV Pentalina on behalf of CalMac. The time period is from whenever discussions started over the potential for the vessel to be operated on a CalMac route, until now. I'm looking for information a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-09
Reference
FOI/202100219169
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel: FOI review

You submitted the following initial request: “Please provide all Government communication with Mr Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel and/or with his company officers in relation to the outstanding £ 7 million loan that remains unpaid as of todays date that is securitised over Dalzell and Clydebridge plants...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-06
Reference
FOI/202100221928 review of 202100201796
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding imported ova into salmon farms: EIR release

Data since 17 March 2021 relating to imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. Further, your request also asked for any information since 8 July 2020 on imported ova into salmon farms and any disease risks (since the published response to FoI202000058422 https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202000058422/) going on...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-06
Reference
FOI/202100221178
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID 19 wearing face coverings in shops and on public transport: FOI review

1. All documents and information relating to the Scottish Government's decision to make the wearing of face coverings on public transport compulsory on Monday 22nd June 2020, including the scientific evidence on which the decision was based, the rationale of the decision and the full minutes of the meetings between the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-06
Reference
FOI/202100215047 review of 202100136327
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Data regarding Scottish Construction sector: FOI release

Data on the Scottish Construction sector. 1. The most recent data showing a breakdown of market share within Scotland’s construction industry for medium sized SME’s vs Micro? 2. Number of new entrants in the last 12 months. 3. Any recent legal constraints, including environment rules re CO2 emissions etc? 4. Stats on e...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.26 s.9 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-05
Reference
FOI/202100225830
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cervical Cancer Screening Programme: FOI release

A copy of all briefings for Ministers from 9 March onwards regarding the errors and audits of the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme. A copy of all email correspondence between 8 March and 28 March referencing the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 14 attachments
Published
2021-08-04
Reference
FOI/202100218011
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Monitoring, management and control of PFAS: EIR release

You asked for information on how the monitoring, management and control of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is being done to protect Scotland’s population. Where are elevated concentrations/levels of PFAS present in Scotland’s environment?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-03
Reference
FOI/202100220283
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector